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FCW 200
FCW 300

VACCINE/ ICEPACK CHEST FREEZER

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USER MANUAL

VACCINE/ ICEPACK CHEST FREEZER

* FCW 200
** FCW 300

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INDEX

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................page 4

2. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................page 5-8

3. HOW TO USE.......................................................................................................................page 8-10

4. DEFROSTING & CLEANING ...............................................................................................page 10-11

5. PERIODIC OBSERVATIONS/CHECKS/ACTIONS............................................................page 12

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................page 13-14

(A) The appliance is not working
(B) Compressor is working, but cabinet temperature is higher than normal
(C) Abnormal noise in the appliance

7. SHUTTING DOWN...............................................................................................................page 14

8. STORAGE OF VACCINES AND ICEPACKS IN THE APPLIANCE ...................................page 14

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The appliance is a vaccine and icepack chest freezer
designed for storage and freezing of vaccine and
icepacks for medical use mainly at high ambient
temperatures. The freezer runs by compressor
230V/50Hz electrical power with refrigerant R134a
and insulated with polyurethane foam with
cyclopentane.

The appliance is built with a compartment for vaccine
load and a smaller fast freeze compartment for
icepack freezing. The refrigerators performance and
inside temperature are controlled by a thermostat.

THERMOMETER

To enable to measure the temperature inside the
cabinet without opening the lid, a thermometer is
provided with its dial on the front side. This makes
monitoring of the vaccine temperature easy.

LOCKING SYSTEM

The appliance is equipped with a lock, operated with
a key.

POWER-SUPPLY
ARRANGEMENT

For smooth functioning of the appliance it is
advisable to connect the same to a 15 Amps power
plug socket outlet, wired from the mains with PVC
insulated cables of minimum 2.5 mm

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section of
Aluminium (see also page 2 under `Installation').
The larger size of the plug and socket decreases
the contact resistance which in turn reduces
voltage drop and provides an easy path for the
current.

Safety of the personnel and the equipments can not
be guaranteed unless the earth wire (green/yellow)
of the cord is really earthed. It is advisable to have
the earth connections to the socket checked by a
competent electrician.

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2. INSTALLATION

Check the manufacturer's plate at the back of the
appliance and make sure that the appliance has
correct voltage for local supply, i.e. 230 volt (fig. 1 ).

If you have received equipments of wrong voltage
ratings, notify concerned authorities and keep the
equipments repacked.

The appliance is to be installed in a well ventilated
room, avoiding direct sunshine or any other source of
heat. Power supply socket (15 amps socket with
switch, fuse and mains indicator lamp is advisable)
should be available nearest to the place of installation
of the appliance.

1.

Unscrew and remove the screws holding the plastic
grid of the compressor compartment on the right hand
side of the appliance and remove carefully the grid
(fig. 2)

CAUTION:
Connecting the equipment to wrong supply

voltage may damage it.

MOD. FCW 200 CLASS T
PROD. NO 9206651-01 SERIE NO 12345678
230-240 V ~50 Hz 110W 13A
VOL: GROSS 193 L
R 134a 0,120 kg

MOD. FCW 300 CLASS T
PROD. NO 9206031-01 SERIE NO 12345678
230-240 V ~50 Hz 140W 13A
VOL: GROSS 335 L

R 134a 0,156 kg

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

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2. INSTALLATION

2.

EXAMINE the compressor compartment (fig. 3).
Check carefully for any damage, dislocation or
looseness etc. of the components, specially at
locations A, B and C as below and rectify if necessary.

LOCATION A (fig. 4)

Check that all 4 mounting brackets of the compressor
are in place and secured.

LOCATION B (fig 5)

Check that the incoming electrical connections of the
power supply cord to the terminal strip are tight.

Fig 3.

Fig 4.

Fig 5.

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2. INSTALLATION

LOCATION C (fig. 6)

Check that the outgoing electrical connections from
the terminal strip are tight.

3.

Refit side cover of the compressor compartment into
position refixing the screws holding the side cover
(fig. 7)

4.

INSTALL firmly the appliance on a level floor,
preferably on wooden blocks or on a wooden platform
to protect it from damp and dirt. (fig. 8)

Leave sufficient space on all sides
of the appliance, keep it away from
the walls for good circulation of air
around it, see below:

Back and left side should be
minimum 3 cm away from the walls
(fig. 8a)

Hinges can be pushed against the
wall.

Right side should be minimum 10
cm away from the wall (fig. 8b)

5.

The appliance has 4 supporting
legs. If the appliance is not in a
level and stable position, adjust this
by adding wooden blocks or similar
under the legs.

Fig 6.

Fig 7.

Fig 8.

Fig 8b.

Fig 8a.

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2. INSTALLATION

6.

Connect the leads of the power supply cord to a
suitable 3-pin plug as shown below (fig. 9)

Lead of cord Pin of plug
Green/yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Phase

NOW THE APPLIANCE IS READY TO START

1.

Install and prepare the appliance as detailed under
`Installation' in the previous chapter.

2.TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The thermostat ensures that the required temperature
is maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature by
turning the button with a coin that fits the groove.
Turning the thermostat button towards no. 7 makes
the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the
button towards no. 1 makes the temperature
warmer. The inner temperature must not be lower than

-15 °C.

3. HOW TO USE

Fig 9.

Fig 10.

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3. HOW TO USE

3. CONTROL PANEL

The green light is illuminated as long as the freezer is
connected.

The yellow light is illuminated when the Super button
is depressed.

The red light is illuminated when the temperature in
the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting.

The red alarm light can be due to:
Insertion of a large amount of vaccine/icepack. The

red alarm light will go out after a while.
Opening the lid too long. The red alarm light will go out

after a while.
A defect in the system. See under TROUBLE

SHOOTING

4. OPENING/CLOSING THE LID

The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to
prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and
increasing the amount of frost formed. When the lid is
opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly
warmer and expands. As soon as the lid is closed
again the air is cooled immediately. This may lead to
the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open
the lid immediately after it has been closed. This is
quite normal. Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has
disappeared, then open the lid by pulling gently.
Never pull the handle violently.

5.

Allow the appliance to run. The temperature inside the
cabinet will be indicated on the thermometer on the
front side. Observe the temperature from time to time
(fig.12)

6.

Initially the temperature inside the appliance will be
similar to, or slightly below, the room temperature. It
should decrease slowly and should remain steady
within a small range, after 1-3 days, depending upon
different conditions.

Green light

SUPER button

Yellow light

Thermostat button

Red alarm light

Fig 11.

Fig 12.

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3. HOW TO USE

7.

If the cabinet temperature does not reach the required
low level of 2-3 days, the freezer-thermostat setting
can be increased to a higher setting by turning its
knob clockwise.

8.

After storing the vaccines, keep the lid properly closed
and locked (fig. 13).

DEFROSTING & CLEANING

The moisture in the air, which enters the appliance
due to lid opening (and also may be due to defective
lid-gasket or door alignment) is attracted by the cold
surfaces inside the appliance. So, formation of frost
and ice occurs on the walls. When the frost layer is 1
/4" to 1 /2" (6-12 mm) thick, it is time for `defrosting'
the appliance.

MOST IMPORTANT:
Before defrosting the appliance, the vaccines

preserved in it will have to be removed and stored
temporarily in other working freezer.

If a second appliance is not available, the vaccines will
have to be preserved in Cold-Box or Vaccine carrier,
properly lining the same with frozen ice packs, such
that the vaccine temperature remains within the
recommended storage temperature during the
defrosting of the appliance.

DEFROSTING & CLEANING
PROCEDURE

1.

Switch OFF the power supply to the appliance and
remove the plug of its power supply cord from the wall
socket.

2.

Prepare the temporary storage and transfer the
vaccines and preserve them properly with care.

4. DEFROSTING & CLEANING

Fig 13.

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4. DEFROSTING & CLEANING

3.

Open the drainage plug at the bottom, inside the
cabinet.

Keep a suitable container under the drain hose to
collect the defrost water (fig. 14).

4.

Keep the lid open and allow the frost to melt
completely.

Never use any heat source other than hot water to
speed up defrosting.

Never use any sharp-edged instrument for removing
frost or for cleaning the liner etc.

5.

Clean the appliance carefully as below,
a) Wash all parts inside the cabinet with warm water

and mild detergent.

b) Clean the lid and the lid seal (gasket) similarly. After

the rubber seal (gasket) is wiped and dried, it
should be rubbed with unscented talcum powder
(or French chalk) specially on the hinge side.

c) Clean the outside of the appliance, also with warm

water and mild detergent.

6.

Allow the cleaned parts to dry completely.

7.

Reset the drain plug at its position at the bottom.

8.

Close the lid. Connect the power supply plug to the
wall socket.

9.

Allow the appliance to run and observe the cabinet
temperature on the thermometer.

10.

Put back the vaccines into the appliance from the
temporary storage, only when the appliance has
attained safe recommended temperature range for
storage of the vaccines.

Fig 14.

DAILY

1. Take temperature readings from the thermometers

and note down the temperature and the time of
reading.

Keep the temperature records systematically. It is
suggested that minimum 2 readings should be
taken (in the morning and afternoon) preferably at
the same hours of each day.

If the temperature is observed to be below or
above the required range, adjust the thermostat
(see Action 2 on page 8) by steps, allow the
appliance to run for about one hour under
observation. If required, adjust the thermostat
further until the required temperature range is
obtained.

To make the inside colder, the thermostat knob is
to be turned clockwise to a higher setting.

To make the inside warmer, the thermostat knob is
to be turned anti-clockwise to a lower setting.

2. Clean the exterior of the appliance with a clean dry
cloth.

WEEKLY

1. Examine the inner compartment and see if frost

formation is more than 1 /4" (6 mm). If so,
DEFROST the appliance as described earlier (see
page 10).

If it is observed that Defrosting is required to be
done each week:

a) Examine the rubber seal on the lid, if it sits

properly. Any gap between the cabinet and seal
can be checked by placing a visiting card between
them. The card should resist being pulled out
freely. If the card can be pulled out freely, there
exists a gap. Such gap will allow outside air to go
in and form frost early. In such cases the lid should
be adjusted or the seal should be changed.

b) Restrict and reduce frequency of opening the

appliance. Open only when absolutely necessary.

MONTHLY

1. Clean the compressor compartment:

a) Put off the switch, if any, and take out the plug from

the wall socket.

b) Take out the plastic grid of the compressor

compartment (see page 5, actions 1 ). Clean the
interior of the compressor compartment with a
soft brush.

c) Check the mounting brackets of compressor, if

they are tight. If not, rectify.

d) Fit back the plastic grid (see page 7, actions 3)

2. Clean the lid seal (see page 11, action 5b).

3. If possible, put a standard mercury thermometer

inside the cabinet and compare the readings
with those of the dial thermometers and see if
they are correct.

Dial thermometers with incorrect readings may have
to be re-adjusted or replaced, as incorrect readings
may lead to wrong storage temperature and loss of
the potency of the vaccines preserved.

5. PERIODIC OBSERVATIONS / CHECKS / ACTIONS

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IMPORTANT:

When an appliance is found to be not working at all or
not working properly, see that the vaccine
temperature is within the recommended limits.

Do not open the lid unless very essential.
Observe temperature from time to time and if you feel

that temperature may exceed the higher limit before
the appliance is repaired - transfer the vaccines to
other working appliance/refrigerator or cold-box.

For any abnormal sound, smoke, smell etc. in the
appliance disconnect the plug from the wall socket
and notify refrigerator technician.

A) THE APPLIANCE IS NOT
WORKING

1. Observe the green mains-on indicator light on

right on the front panel.

IF NOT GLOWING

I) Check if wall socket switch is OFF
II) Check if power supply is available at the wall

socket. This can be tested by connecting an
electric lamp or other appliances to the socket.
The lamp should glow or the appliances should

work, if supply is available at the socket.
If not available:
There may be some defect in the power supply circuit

(viz: blow-off fuse, loose connections, faulty switch or
socket, single phasing etc.) which should be rectified
through competent Electrical Maintenance
Technicians.

If power is available at the socket:

III) Check that the plug is inserted properly into the

socket.

IV) Check the plug for loose connection or

dislocation of power supply cable connections -

rectify if required.

V) Remove the plug from socket. Check the

incoming and outgoing cable connections on

the terminal strip in the compressor

compartment (see page 6, actions 2B and 2C)

VI) Even after actions as above, the green lamp is

not glowing - Notify Refrigerator Technician.

B) COMPRESSOR IS WORKING,
BUT CABINET TEMPERATURE
IS HIGHER THAN NORMAL

NOTE:

The cabinet temperature may go little higher than
normal, but should come down after some time
when:

New vaccines are stored
The lid is opened frequently or kept open for

longer duration
Unfrozen ice packs are put in for freezing.

1.

Check if recommended space is left on back and
sides of the appliance for air circulation (see page
7, action 4).

2.

Check if there is too much frost formation in the
liner chamber on the inside walls. If so, defrost (see
page 10 for Defrosting and Cleaning)

3.

Check if the compressor is cut off by the
thermostat before required temperature is attained.
If so, adjust thermostat setting (see page 8, action

2).

4.

If the compressor is observed to be running
continuously but no cooling is attained - this may be
due to leakage of refrigerant gas from the system or
defect in the unit, - Notify Refrigerator Technician.

5.

Check if the compressor tries to start but trips-off
early by the over-load protector. This may be either
due to too low supply voltage or defect in the
compressor or starting relay - put `off' the
appliance till return of normal voltage and try to run
once again. If the defect prevails, - Notify
Refrigerator Technician.

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

C) ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE
APPLIANCE

In case of any abnormal noise coming out from the
appliance, try to locate the source of the noise.
Generally it may come from the compressor
compartment. In such cases,

1. Take out the plug of the appliance from socket and

open the plastic grid of the compressor
compartment (see page 5, actions 1 )

2. Examine if the mounting brackets of the

compressor are in place and secure, and if the
mounting bolts for the fan are tight. If required
replace broken or lost brackets and tighten loose
bolts (see page 6 & 7, fig. 4 & 6)

IF THE APPLIANCE IS TO BE
SHUT DOWN FOR
TRANSPORTATION ETC.

Disconnect the power-supply plug from socket
Defrost and clean the interior
Leave the lid open till the appliance is absolutely dry
Roll the power supply cord into a coil and bind and

place it carefully to avoid damage

3. Check if any pipe or component has come out of
its position and also touching others. !f so,
rectify carefully.

4. Check if the appliance is level and firm on its
base. If not, rectify.

5. Even after actions as above if it is observed that
the noise is still present or it is coming from the
inside of the compressor - Notify Refrigerator
Technician.

FOR STORING VACCINES

1. Keep the packets containing the vaccines in neat

rows,

2. Different vaccines should be kept separately to
facilitate easy identification.

3. Keep about 2 cm space between rows for
circulation of air.

4. Keep a separate thermometer among the vaccines
to ascertain the actual vaccine temperature.

6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

7. SHUTTING DOWN

8. STORAGE OF VACCINE AND ICEPACKS IN APPLIANCE

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FCW 200 VACCINE LOADING

Vaccine storage capacity 144 litre

Vaccine storage capacity 264 litre

FCW 200 ICEPACK LOADING

FCW 300 ICEPACK LOADING

Maximum icepack freezing with vaccine
7,2 kg/24hour

Maximum icepack freezing with vaccine
7,2 kg/24hour

Maximum icepack freezing without vaccine
22,8 kg/24hour

Maximum icepack freezing without vaccine
13,2 kg/24hour

FCW 300 VACCINE LOADING

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