HP 11744195 User Manual
Chart Test Chambers
CHART INDUSTRIES, INC.
ISIS CHAMBER USER’S MANUAL
Rev. A
Chart Environmental Chambers Overview
Overview
❏ Service
The Chart Environmental Chambers have been designed for years of safe and dependable
operation. In the event service is required, contact the nearest Chart authorized service center or
contact Chart at:
Chart Industries, Inc.
3505 County Road 42 West
Burnsville, MN 55306 USA
Phone: 1-888-877-3093
www.chartchambers.com
❏ Manufacturer
The environmental chambers are designed and manufactured by:
Chart Industries, Inc.
3505 County Road 42 West
Burnsville, MN 55306 USA
❏ Design Modification
DO NOT use this product in any manner not consistent with the instructions outlined in this
manual!
NEVER alter the design, or perform service that is not consistent with the instructions outlined in
this manual, without the prior written approval of Chart! Any service done without the approval
of Chart will result in termination of product warranty.
❏ Additional Copies
Additional copies of this manual are available by contacting Chart Industries, Inc. in Burnsville,
MN (address listed above).
No part of this document may be reproduced or copied in any form, or by any means, without the
prior written permission of Chart Industries, Inc.
Copyright 2003
CHART INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Chart Environmental Chambers Overview
• This manual is intended for use by Chart, Inc. Environmental Chamber customers. It
is important to read and understand the information in this manual before installing or
operating the chamber system. This will result in safer operation, longer equipment
life, and more effective testing. Other component manufacturers which provide their
own manuals are sent along with the chamber.
• The Environmental Chamber system offers you the ability to expose your new
product to extreme temperatures at rapid rates of change. This has proven to be an
extremely effective means of identifying failure-prone components and assemblies in
the shortest possible time. The unique characteristics of Chart, Inc. Environmental
Chamber systems are of key importance in achieving this effectiveness.
• The staff and employees of Chart Industries, Inc. thank you for choosing our product.
Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or comments that you may have. If
after reading through this manual you are not confident in carrying out any task,
please call Chart Industries Technical Service team at 1-888-877-3093.
SAFETY FIRST!
Liquid Nitrogen is not harmful if handled properly. However, without proper handling,
severe frost bite and cryogenic burning can result.
❏ During this process, you will need:
• Safety glasses with side shields
• Cryogenic insulated gloves
• Hearing protection
• Leather working gloves
• Steel toed shoe
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Chart Environmental Chambers Overview
❏ Symbols and statements throughout this text and their meaning:
Text following this symbol needs extra attention.
NOTE: Text in this format is extra information helpful to the situation.
CAUTION: Text in this format is information to help avoid personal injury and/or
property damage.
WARNING!: Text in this format is information to help avoid serious
personal injury or death, and property damage.
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Chart Environmental Chambers Table of Contents
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... II
❏ SERVICE.................................................................................................................. II
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❏ DESIGN MODIFICATION .......................................................................................... II
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DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY FEATURES ....................................................................3
ANUFACTURER .................................................................................................... II
DDITIONAL COPIES............................................................................................... II
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EMPERATURE HIGH/LOW LIMIT CONTROL:...........................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS AND UTILITY REQUIREMENTS ..............................................4
P
ERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................................4
S
YSTEM DETAILS...............................................................................................................4
P
ROGRAMMABLE CONTROL AND DATA LOGGING .............................................................4
D
IMENSIONS AND UTILITIES ..............................................................................................4
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................5
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EMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM:..........................................................................5
IR CIRCULATION BLOWER: ...................................................................................5
NSTRUMENTS:.........................................................................................................5
EMPERATURE SAFETY CONTROLLER .....................................................................6
SYSTEM INSTALLATION .............................................................................................7
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OCATION................................................................................................................7
LECTRICAL POWER HOOK-UP ...............................................................................7
IQUID NITROGEN PLUMBING .................................................................................8
XHAUST GAS PLUMBING .......................................................................................8
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................10
O
PERATOR CONTROL SWITCHES ...........................................................................10
WATLOW SERIES 96 CONTROLLER OPERATION.....................................................12
❏ AIR SAFETY CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................13
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................14
❏ MAINTENANCE TASKS TO BE PERFORMED ON A DAILY BASIS:..............................14
❏ MAINTENANCE TASKS TO BE PERFORMED ON A MONTHLY BASIS:........................14
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AINTENANCE TASKS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY THREE MONTHS: .....................15
AINTENANCE TASKS TO BE PERFORMED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS:........................15
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................................................................................16
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IQUID NITROGEN SOLENOID VALVE ....................................................................16
❏ TEMPERATURE SENSORS........................................................................................16
DOOR GUARD SWITCH...........................................................................................16
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................17
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List of Tables
TABLE 1 - CHAMBER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................4
TABLE 2 - SYSTEM DETAILS .................................................................................................4
T
ABLE 3 - DIMENSIONS AND UTILITIES.................................................................................4
T
ABLE 4 - LIQUID NITROGEN COOLING VALVE PARTS .......................................................16
T
ABLE 5 - REPLACEMENT THERMOCOUPLE ........................................................................16
T
ABLE 6 - DOOR GUARD SWITCH .......................................................................................16
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Chart Environmental Chambers Description of Safety Features
Safety Information
Your Chart equipment is provided with several safety systems designed to help
prevent accidental damage to product and equipment, and avoid injury to
personnel. Always operate this equipment in accordance with the procedures set
forth in the OPERATION section of this manual.
The safety systems described below should be checked at least once every 30
days, and any inoperative or questionable conditions must be corrected before
resuming operation.
Servicing of this equipment and its associated utility service must be done only by
properly trained personnel!
Liquid nitrogen, and high voltages can all cause severe injury or death if not properly
handled.
WARNING! - EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES:
This equipment produces extreme temperatures and uses pressurized fluids.
Failure to follow instructions and use proper safety precautions can cause injury or
death
WARNING! - ASPHYXIATION HAZARD:
This equipment uses LIQUID NITROGEN (LN2), which can displace oxygen and
cause severe injury or death due to lack of oxygen. It is important to monitor
oxygen levels in the working environment around the chamber to assure a safe
working environment for all personnel.
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