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New Brunswick -86 °C Freezers
Innova® U360
Operating manual
M1288-0070
Revision F
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September 29, 2011
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1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.1 Hazard symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.2 Degrees of danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Warnings for intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Manual conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.2 Health and safety at work act 1974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Main illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Delivery package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.1 Inspection of boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2 Packing list verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Product versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.1 Warranty registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.2 Extended warranty option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Preparing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1.1 Setup guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Selecting the location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Installing the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Installing the voltage stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Lockable freezer handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Operating controls and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Controls and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1.1 Menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.1 Plug in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.2 Turning the freezer On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.3 Alarm/battery activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1.4 Remote alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1.5 Vacuum effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 Operating temperature and alarm setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.1 Setting operating temperature and alarm setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.2 Checking temperature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.3 Setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Alarm functions and system sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3.1 Modifying alarm functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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6.3.2 Temperature alarm delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.3 Door open alarm delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.4 Audible alarm mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.5 Alarm socket delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.6 Alarm mute and acknowledgement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3.7 Setpoint and security control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3.8 Setting the temperature offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Audible alarm battery backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 Alarm monitoring socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6 Data storage and viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.1 Alarm log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.2 Cabinet and ambient temperature graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6.3 1st and 2nd stage cycling and condenser temperature graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.7 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.8 PS2 service data ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.9 Voltage stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.1 Painted surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.2 Panels and shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.3 Air intake grille and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.4 Heated vent port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.5 Door or lid seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2 Routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2.1 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2.2 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2.3 Removing the inner doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2.4 Replacing the inner door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2.5 Electrical components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.1 General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.1.1 Safety alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.1.2 Mains/power failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.1.3 Inner doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.2 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10 Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.1 A2 independent temperature monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.2 Auto-dialers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.3 Temperature probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.4 Validation packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.5 Padlock adapter kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.6 CO
10.1.7 Inventory racking systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1.8 Chart recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10.1.9 New Brunswick BioCommand SFI datalogging software (RS-485 interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.1 Shut down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
and LN2 back-up systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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11.2 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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12 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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1 Operating instructions
1 Operating instructions
1.1 Using this manual
Carefully read this operating manual before using the device for the first time.
Also observe the operating manual enclosed with the accessories.
The operating manual should be considered as part of the product and stored in a location
that is easily accessible.
When passing the device on to third parties, be sure to include this operating manual.
If this manual is lost, please request another one. The current version can be found on our
website http://www.nbsc.com
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
1.2.1 Hazard symbols
Hazard point Burns
Electric shock Material damage
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Crush
1.2.2 Degrees of danger
The following degree levels are used in safety messages throughout this manual. Acquaint
yourself with each item and the potential risk if you disregard the safety message.
DANGER Will lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNIN G May lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION May lead to light to moderate injuries.
NOTICE May lead to material damage.
1.3 Symbols used
Example Meaning
You are requested to perform an action.
1.
2.
Perform these actions in the sequence described.
• List.
References useful information.
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1.4 Abbreviations used
A Amp
CFC Chlorofluorocarbons
°C Degree Celsius
HCFC Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
HFC Hydrofluorocarbon
Hz Hertz
kg Kilogram
lb Pound
m Meter
min Minute
mm Millimeter
N/A Not applicable
rpm Revolutions per Minute (min
ULT Ultra-Low Temperature
V Volt
-1
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2 Safety
2Safety
2.1 Intended use
New Brunswick Innova freezers are designed to provide precise, ultra-low temperature
environments for cold storage of scientific or medical materials. They are designed to provide
ultra-low temperature sample storage from -50 °C to -86 °C at 32 °C maximum ambient
operating temperature.
2.2 Warnings for intended use
2.2.1 Manual conventions used
Risk of material damage
This equipment must be operated as described in this manual.
NOTICE!
Please read the entire operating manual before attempting to use this equipment. If
operational guidelines are not followed, equipment damage may occur.
Risk of personal injury
Do not use this equiment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which
CAUTION!
the equipment was not designed.
Please read the entire operating manual before attempting to use this equipment. If
operational guidelines are not followed, personal injury may occur.
Risk of personal injury
Crush Warning messages alert you to specific procedures or practices regarding heavy
CAUTION!
objects which, if not followed correctly, could result in serious personal injury.
Risk of personal injury
Flammable warning messages alert you to possible risks of of personal injury and equipment
WARNING!
damage: protect the system from sparks and flames.
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2.2.2 Health and safety at work act 1974
(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM)
New Brunswick Scientific, as manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, are obliged
under the terms of the above Act to provide our users with instructions on the safe installation,
operation and maintenance of our equipment.
Our equipment is designed to acceptable standards and does not entail any hazard if used, as
advised in the attached instructions.
The following safety precautions should be observed by all personnel using this equipment:
1. Read and understand this manual. If in doubt, contact your local New Brunswick sales office.
2. Do not remove any covers. There are no operable controls other than those referred to in this
manual. There are voltages in excess of 41.5 volts AC behind the covers.
3. Use freezer gloves at all times when loading or unloading the equipment. The temperature of
operation is such that direct contact with the cold contents or inside the equipment can burn
unprotected skin.
4. Observe good housekeeping practices, at all times keeping the equipment and the adjacent
areas clean, dry and uncluttered.
5. Should any malfunctions occur or be suspected, immediately call a qualified service engineer
to investigate.
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3 Product description
3 Product description
3.1 Main illustration
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Abb. 1: U360 upright freezer - sid e and front views
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3
4
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612 711 10 9 8
Fig. 1: U360 upright freezer - side and front views
1 Heated vent port 2 Door handle (lockable)
3 Control panel/display 4 Air filter (behind panel)
5 Adjustable feet 6 Voltage stabilizer (optional)
7 Chart recorder (optional) 8 PS2 connector
9 Battery switch (alarm) behind lockable panel 10 On/Off circuit breaker behind lockable panel
11 Specification plate 12 Tansport castors
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3.2 Delivery package
3.2.1 Inspection of boxes
Inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any
damage to the carrier and to your local New Brunswick Sales Order Department immediately.
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3.2.2 Packing list verification
Unpack your order, saving the packing materials for possible future use. Save the operating
manual for instruction and reference. Verify against your New Brunswick packing list that you
have received the correct materials, and that nothing is missing. If any part of your order was
damaged during shipping, is missing, or fails to operate, fill out the "Customer Feedback" form,
available online at www.nbsc.com/CustomerFeedback.aspx.
Risk of material damage
Vacuum insulation panels are used in the construction of these freezers. Inspect the cabinet
NOTICE!
panels for punctures or other damage that compromises the integrity of the product.
These panels are mounted in the cavity against the steel outer wall of the freezer. Any drilling
or puncture to the outer wall could release the vacuum from the panel, resulting in impaired
freezer performance.
Any unauthorized punctures or other damage deliberately made to the cabinet walls will
invalidate the warranty.
3.3 Product versions
3.3.1 Introduction
This manual provides the user with the necessary information for installation and operation of
New Brunswick's Innova
provides some preliminary user maintenance information.
This manual covers the U360 freezer models:
3.4 Features
The freezers are manufactured using high quality steel and electronics for long life. The cabinets
are insulated with a combination of foamed-in-place polyurethane foam and vacuum insulation
panels. This combination ensures superior insulation properties while maintaining an extra large
internal capacity for the footprint of the freezer. The Innova freezers have many features designed
to provide ease of use and maintanence, security and reliability to your ultra-low temperature
storage needs. They are built to stringent regulatory requirements for safety and environmental
friendliness and disposability, and they are CE and UL certified.
Features include:
• Designed to be exceptionally energy efficient and eco-friendly.
• A large ergonomically located backlit LCD display provides operational information about the
• Vacuum insulation panel technology reduces the cabinet wall thickness while maintaining
• Freezers are totally free of CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs
• Temperature alarms and door opening data are automatically stored for up to 30 days for
• Upright models utilize gasketed and insulated inner doors to reduce cold air loss and recovery
®
ultra-low temperature freezer with vacuum insulation panels. It also
Model (230 V, 50 Hz) Capacity
U360 360 liters (12.7 cubic feet)
Model (120 V, 60 Hz) Capacity
U360 360 liters (12.7 cubic feet)
freezer including temperature and setpoint info, on-screen messaging, programmable alarms,
data graphing, and diagnostics.
superb insulation characteristics to provide the largest internal volume per floor space used.
(Hydrochlorofluorocarbons). They use industrial grade, commercially available HFCs
(Hydrofluorocarbons) as refrigerants.
on-screen graphing. Data is downloadable to PC with optional communications port for
validation requirements.
times, reduce internal temperature fluctuations and conserve energy.
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• Heavy-duty commercially available compressors provide rapid temperature pull-down and
recovery after door opening.
• The compressor housing is specially designed to reduce operating noise levels.
• A heated port with ice-clearing plunger prevents vacuum formation enabling the outer door to
be easily opened at anytime.
• All interior panels and shelves are made of high grade corrosion-resistant stainless steel,
making them durable and easy to keep clean and sterilize.
• Inner doors lift off their hinges without the use of tools to simplify cleaning.
• Heavy duty castors enable easy installation and relocation.
• Two access ports allow easy addition of sensors, or of back-up systems that can provide
cooling protection for your samples in the case of a power outage or other system failure.
• An alarm contact is provided for connection to an external monitoring device or system.
• The freezers can be fitted with an optional 7-day circular chart recorder to provide
independent temperature recording.
• An automatic reset restarts freezers at random 15 second intervals to protect the
microprocessor controller from damage by electrical spikes caused by multiple freezers
turning on at once.
• Lockable freezer handles on outer door provide added security from unauthorized users.
• Multiple accessories are offered, including CO
systems, external voltage stabilizer, inventory racking, and more.
/LN2 back-up systems, remote monitoring
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3.5 Warranty
New Brunswick Scientific equipment is protected by a comprehensive warranty. The warranty
covers faulty components and assembly, and our obligation under this warranty is limited to
repairing or replacing the instrument or part thereof, which shall prove to be defective after our
examination.
The warranty does not cover loss of time or materials, such as the loss of biological or
Product description
biochemical by-products caused by any work interruption resulting from equipment failure; it does
not extend to equipment that has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or improper
installation or application; nor does it cover any machine that has been repaired or altered by
anyone other than an authorized factory-trained service representative, without prior written
approval from your local New Brunswick sales office or distributor.
Expendable items such as bearings and seals, lamps, probes, sensors, glass, filters, single-use
vessels, etc., are not covered.
The warranty begins on the date the equipment ships from New Brunswick Scientific or an
authorized distributor and extends through the period indicated in the chart below:
Instrument Parts Warranty Labor Warranty
Freezers ULT Freezers 5 years; vacuum
insulation panels: 12
years
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Accessories
1
Chart recorders, CO2/LN2 back-up systems, etc.
1 year 1 year
2 years
3.5.1 Warranty registration
3.5.2 Extended warranty option
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To register your warranty, complete the online form at www.nbsc.com
Help? tab.
A variety of service plans are offered to help minimize downtime from unexpected malfunctions in
equipment operation. Speak to your New Brunswick sales representative for more information.
under the How Can We
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4 Installation
4 Installation
4.1 Preparing installation
Risk of personal injury
DO NOT attempt to lift any freezer by hand. Preferred lifting for loading and unloading is by
WARNING!
NOTICE!
4.1.1 Setup guide
mechanical lifting equipment.
Risk of material damage
Maintenance, adjustment and repair work should be carried out only by QUALIFIED,
EXPERIENCED personnel who have been AUTHORIZED to undertake such work by New
Brunswick Scientific or its authorized agents.
Failure to use authorized service agents will invalidate the warranty.
The following is a quick-start guide to setting up the freezer. More detailed information is
presented in subsequent sections to clarify the process.
1. Unpack the freezer and remove it from its packing pallet.
2. Place the freezer in its designated location.
3. Remove the contents from the inside of the freezer.
4. Unwrap and install the shelves (if provided).
5. Install the mains/power cord and lock it in place.
6. Install the keys in the door lock and the mains/power switch cover lock.
7. Plug the freezer into the mains/power supply and turn the freezer on.
8. Set the time, date and set temperatures (see Operating temperature and alarm setpoints on
p. 20).
9. Wait until the freezer has reached its setpoint temperature before placing anything inside the
freezer.
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4.2 Selecting the location
All U360 freezers are mounted on castors for ease of movement. Upright freezers have feet that
provide both a leveling feature and a locking feature to stop the freezer from rolling once it is in
place.
Position the freezer to allow disconnection to be made in respect to removal of the plug or
appliance coupler, also the free air entry through the intake grille in the front and free air exit from
the back. Provide a clearance of at least 150 mm (6 in) on all sides.
For efficient temperature control, the freezer should be placed in a shaded area, away from
sources of excessive heat. For maximum cooling capability, the product should be located in an
air-conditioned room.
4.3 Installing the shelves
Models U360 is supplied with two adjustable shelves. These can be positioned in 12.7 mm (½-in)
steps anywhere throughout the freezer. To effectively utilize racks within the freezer, be sure to
position them so that each shelf is aligned with the bottom of each inner door.
Perform the following steps to install the shelves:
1. Ensure that the freezer is turned off and unplugged.
2. Remove the protective plastic coating from the shelf.
3. Position the four shelf clips evenly within the freezer by squeezing the clip, then inserting it
into the shelf support within the freezer.
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4. Place the shelf in the freezer, making sure all four shelf clips are supporting the weight of the
shelf.
To readjust the shelf or shelf clips, gently squeeze the shelf clip to release it from the side of the
freezer, then reposition it as needed.
4.4 Installing the voltage stabilizer
The voltage stabilizer is supplied as a removable slide-in module. The device can be installed in
the freezer at any time. Perform the following steps to install the voltage stabilizer:
1. Ensure that the freezer is turned off and unplugged before you begin to install the voltage
stabilizer.
2. Open the small front panel of the freezer (found at the bottom left of the compressor housing
on upright models), directly below the chart recorder blanking plate.
3. Remove the upper attachment bolt first, then completely loosen the lower attachment bolt and
remove the cover.
4. Remove the plug from the electrical socket at the back of the stabilizer slide.
5. Align the base of the voltage stabilizer module with the guide in the base of the freezer.
6. Slide the stabilizer toward the back of the freezer until it locks into position.
7. Close and secure the stabilizer access panel by tightening the lower attachment screw first,
then the upper attachment screw.
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4.5 Lockable freezer handle
Freezers are supplied with lockable handles.
The U360 upright freezer handle is fitted with barrel locks (push in and turn key to lock, turn key
to unlock; the barrel will only lock when a key is turned to the lock position). The barrel lock may
be removed from the upright freezer handle if the lock feature is not required.
An optional padlock adaptor can provide extra security by allowing the addition of a
customer-supplied padlock to secure the freezer handle.
Removing the upright freezer handle barrel lock
Perform the following steps to remove the barrel lock from the upright freezer handle, if the lock
feature is not required:
1. Open the freezer door and place the freezer handle in closed position.
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