Inspissator
TBT-T100IN
Operating Manual
Grant Instruments, based near Cambridge, England is a world leader in the
manufacture and design of equipment for sample preparation, scientific analysis, data
acquisition and data analysis providing solutions to the global scientific and industrial
markets.
Standards Compliance and Quality
Grants’ brand and reputation are based around quality, reliability and accuracy. We
ensure our products stringently meet all necessary international safety standards.
We pay particular attention to the safety testing of products and remain at the forefront of
the product safety standard for laboratory equipment IEC 61010-1. The company is
committed to operating its safety test laboratory in accordance with the requirements of
ISO 17025.
Grant operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of BS
EN ISO 9001:2008.
Beyond compliance to the standard, Grant is committed to continually improving in
everything we do; with particular emphasis on understanding what matters to our
customers and suppliers, and designing our systems and work to meet their needs.
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Quality Manager
Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd
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Contents
Contents 2
1.0 Use of products 3
2.0 How to use this operating manual 3
3.0 Safety information 4
3.1 Safety compliance 4
3.2 Safety symbols 4
4.0 Operating instructions 5
4.1 Unpacking instructions 5
4.2 Fitting controller to the tank 5
4.3 Removing the controller from the bridge plate 5
4.4 Recommended liquids 6
4.5 Installation 6
4.6 Electrical supply 6
5.0 Operating procedures 7
5.1 Operation 7
5.1.1 Constant level device 7
5.1.2 Filling the tank 7
5.1.3 Emptying the TBT tank 7
5.1.4 Setting up and switching on 7
5.2 Using the T100IN 8
5.2.1 Product description 8
5.2.2 Product indicators 8
5.2.3 Setting the control temperature 9
5.2.4 Configuring a preset 9
5.2.5 Running a bath preset 9
5.2.6 Completing a calibration 10
5.2.7 Restoring factory calibration settings 11
5.2.8 Adjusting display brightness 11
6.0 Technical specifications 12
6.1 Operating conditions 12
6.2 Electrical details 12
6.3 Product performance 12
7.0 Technical Tips 12
7.1 Which water should you use in your bath? 12
7.2 How to prevent rust in water baths 13
7.3 How to prevent algae and bacteria? 13
8.0 Warranty information 14
9.0 Maintenance and service 14
9.1 Routine maintenance 14
9.2 Cleaning 14
9.3 Fuses 14
9.5 Routine safety tests 14
9.6 Service 14
10.0 Optional accessories 15
11.0 Troubleshooting 16
12.0 Contact Grant Instruments 18
13.0 Compliance 18
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1.0 Use of products
The following products are covered by this operating manual:
TBT-T100IN
TBT-T100IN US
TBT-T100IN AUS
The products listed above are general purpose immersion thermostats (T100IN)
combined with a custom stainless steel tank (TBT) designed for tuberculosis testing for
indoor laboratory use by a professional user.
2.0 How to use this operating manual
This operating manual will allow you to unpack, set-up and operate the T100IN
immersion thermostat correctly and safely. Important safety information, symbols and
warnings are listed below and should be read carefully. Section 4 gives information
about how to unpack and install the product correctly. Section 5 gives operating
information for the T100IN. Product technical specifications and tips are provided in
sections 6 and 7. The warranty for this product is for THREE YEARS and is detailed in
section 8 and should be registered by completing the on-line registration form at
www.grantinstruments.com.
If there is a technical matter that this operating manual does not address, or any other
question concerning this product, please contact Grant Instruments or your local
distributor, who will be able to provide any additional information.
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3.0 Safety information
Caution: Surfaces and heat transfer liquid can be hot during and after use.
Read this manual before using the bath.
Important safety warning.
Read the whole of these instructions. Safety may be impaired if they are not
followed.
For the T100IN, only use water as the working liquid.
Do not use the T100IN with flammable heat transfer liquids.
Use fume extraction when using silicone fliuids at elevated temperatures
Do not use the T100IN to heat any sample material that could cause a fire or
any other kind of hazard.
Do not use the equipment in an area where there are aggressive or explosive
chemical mixtures.
If a potentially hazardous liquid is spilt onto or inside the equipment, disconnect
it from the power supply and have it checked by a competent person.
It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilt on the equipment.
If the alarm lamp is illuminated do not touch the liquid or the tank base, they
may be very hot. Refill carefully, a hot heater can cause a spattering of very hot
water droplets and scalding steam.
Do not touch surfaces which become hot during high temperature operation.
3.1 Safety compliance
Grant immersion thermostats meet the requirements of international safety standard
IEC 61010: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use. They also comply with the equivalent national standards including:
EN 61010-2-010
UL 61010A-2-010
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-010-04.
3.2 Safety symbols
The symbols below are marked on the equipment and throughout this manual to indicate:
3.3 Safety warnings
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4.0 Operating instructions
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4.1 Unpacking instructions
Standard equipment includes:
Immersion thermostat (T100IN)
Tank (TBT) and bridge plate (TB-BTSIN)
Tray
Quilt
Blanket
Mains cord with plug (T100IN US has a fixed mains cord)
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Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or storage of the
equipment.
4.2 Fitting controller to the tank
1. Fit the T100IN through the hole in the bridge plate and align using the locating
threads. Secure using the retaining nuts (1). Hand tighten only.
2. Turn the unit over and fit through the square hole in the top of the bath. Fasten in
place using the 4 screws provided (2).
3. Fit the circulation tray in the base of the TBT tank.
4.3 Removing the controller from the bridge plate
Allow the working liquid to cool before removing the T100IN from the tank. Remove the
4 fixing screws and carefully remove the T100IN and bridge plate together from the tank.
Undo the retaining nuts and remove the bridge plate. Attach the retaining nuts to the
locating threads for safe keeping.
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