Thermo Scientific TSX Series Installation And Operation Manual

Thermo Scientific TSX Series Installation And Operation Manual

-20 c laboratory and enzyme freezers

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-20
C Laboratory and
°
Enzyme Freezers
TSX Series
Installation and Operation
327931H01
Rev. E
March 2019
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www.thermofisher.com/labwarranty

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  • Page 1 C Laboratory and ° Enzyme Freezers TSX Series Installation and Operation 327931H01 Rev. E March 2019 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermofisher.com/labwarranty...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Models ..................1 Safety Precautions..............2 Unpacking.................5 Packing List ................6 General Recommendations .............7 Temperature Monitoring ............7 Intended Use ................7 Operating Standards ...............8 Unit Specifications ...............8 Installation................9 Location ................9 Wiring ................13 Shelves ................14 Drawers ................14 Baskets ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Maintenance ................36 Cleaning the Cabinet Interior ..........36 Cleaning the Condenser Filter ..........36 Cleaning the Condenser .............36 Defrost ................37 Gasket Maintenance ............37 Alarm Battery Maintenance ..........38 Preparation for storage ............38 Troubleshooting ..............39 End of Life Care..............41 Warranty ................42...
  • Page 5: Models

    Refer to Section 6.1 for details on the voltage specifications for the various models. Table 1. Applicable Models Energy Star Unit Model (*) Model (*) Thermo Scientific - TSX2320F* V/Y/Z Thermo Scientific - TSX2320E* V/Y/Z Thermo Scientific - TSX3020F* V/Y/Z Thermo Scientific - TSX3020E*...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    This symbol indicates a need to use gloves during indicated procedures. If performing decontamination procedures, use chemically resistant gloves. Use insulated gloves for handling samples. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 7 WARNING: No equipment that uses an open flame should be placed inside the freezer. This will harm the unit, hamper functionality and compromise your safety. CAUTION: Do not use any battery powered or externally-powered equipment in the freezer. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 8 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Make a written request for inspection to delivering carrier. This must be done within 15 days after delivery. Then file a claim with the carrier. Do not return goods to the manufacturer without written authorization. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 10: Packing List

    Calibration information Other items with your unit include: • Power Cord • Anti-Tip Bracket Kit (See Section 7.1.2, Table 3 for applicable models) • Baskets, Shelves or Drawers • Thermal Bottle (some models) TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 11: General Recommendations

    This unit is not intended for use in classified hazardous locations, nor to be used for the storage of flammable or corrosive inventory. CAUTION: Storage of sealed and unsealed corrosive substances may cause the interior of the unit to corrode. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 12: Operating Standards

    60 Hz/1 99.0 x 86.4 x 199.4 cm 30D / 30Z 208-230 V 3.0 A 60 Hz/1 188 (415) 220 (484) (38.9 x 34.0 x 78.5 in) 208-230 V 3.0 A 50 Hz/1 TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Injury and damage to the equipment and contents may result from the freezer tipping. This freezer has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions when anti-tip bracket is installed and properly engaged. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 14 Table 4. Tools required Wood Floor Concrete Floor Flashlight Tape Measure (13 mm) Wrench " " (19 mm) Wrench Drill Hammer Drill 15/64 (6 mm) Drill Bit (13 mm) Masonry Bit " " TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 15 Locate 1/2" bolt attached to bottom of cabinet. b. Unscrew 1/2" bolt until there is 1/2" clearance between floor and head of bolt as shown in Figure 2. c. Tighten lock nut against bottom of unit. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 16 Lock the casters. 5. Checking the Installation Check to see if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly by shining light under cabinet and confirming bolt in cabinet is secured by bracket on floor. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 17: Wiring

    CAUTION: In an emergency, the power cord is a disconnect device. The Laboratory and Enzyme freezer has a DeviceLink HUB connector. Refer to instructions provided with the DeviceLink HUB guide. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 18: Shelves

    (located on the inside walls of the cabinet interior) at the desired locations. Position the shelves on the flat supports (refer to Figure 3). Figure 3. Shelf Support Hanger TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 19 3. Raise the back of the drawer almost to a vertical position and disengage the front mounting clips from the sides. Figure 4. Drawer Removal Label Description Tabs Drawer slide Slot Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 20 1. Locate the safety clip. 2. Slip a small screwdriver under the bottom of the wire clip and pry the clip towards the inside of the freezer. Figure 5. Clip Removal TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21 5. Pull the slide towards the front of the cabinet. 6. Determine desired location for the slide and insert the slide into the rear pilaster at a 45 degree angle towards the center of the cabinet. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 22 Figure 9. Clip Replacement CAUTION: Drawer slides do not require lubrication. Additional lubricant could impede movement of the drawers when lubricant is cold. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23: Baskets

    3. Remove the taped lid and temperature sensor(s) from the wall. 4. Insert the temperature probe(s) into the bottle. 5. Secure the cap to the bottle and return the bottle to the bracket. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 24: Door Operation

    There are port holes in the walls of the cabinet to help facilitate routing of independent temperature sensors. Be sure to seal the holes after routing the wires to prevent undesired air exchange. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25: Remote Alarm (Optional)

    COMMON wire on the alarm. 2a. To get an alarm when the switch contacts open, connect the OPEN ON FAIL terminal on the cabinet to the OPEN ON FAIL wire on the alarm. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 26: Final Checks

    2. Check the positions of the shelves, drawers or baskets. If you want to adjust the positions, see instructions in Section 7.3, Section 7.4 and Section 7.5. 3. Verify that the unit is connected to a dedicated circuit. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27: Startup

    Ensure clearance between the top of the cargo and the bottom of the shelf/drawer/basket. Lack of clearance may affect unit performance or impede operation of drawer/basket. Keep cargo within the bounds of the shelf/drawer/basket. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 28 Never load the unit above the upper load limit line or below the lower limit line. This is important to ensure that air can circulate properly and evenly distribute the temperature throughout the interior. Figure 11. Load Limit Line TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29: Operation

    For example, suppose that the cabinet temperature setpoint is -20°C and that the warm and cold alarm setpoints are -25°C and -10°C. Then the number of bars illuminated indicates cabinet temperature as follows: Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 30 9. Scan - pushbutton used to change the main display and for various other functions. 10. Audible alarm - illuminates during warm and cold alarm conditions. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 31: Display Functions

    Alarm Test alarm. Key switch must show simulated cabinet temperatures (warm), for approximately 5 be in alarm mode. alarms flash and sound as appropriate. Alarms seconds. clear when test is completed. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 32: Programming Functions

    CAUTION: Resetting any of the following parameter values could adversely affect the performance of your freezer. Be sure to understand your product requirements prior to making any adjustments to the service parameter values. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 33 Press Scan ( Cnt lcl that will trigger the unit to stop cooling to prevent the Hysteresis unit from getting too cold. Press Scan ( Quality Mode Normally OFF(00). Used for production line testing. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 34: Temperature Settings

    To change the factory temperature settings, refer to the instructions in Section 9.3. CAUTION: The freezer described in this manual is designed for optimum performance at -20°C. It is advisable to call Technical Service before changing setpoints. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 35: Alarms

    During a low battery condition, the low battery icon will illuminate. The alarms can be reset by pressing and holding the simultaneously. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 36: Chart Recorder (Optional)

    Note The recorder may not respond until the system reaches temperatures within the recorder’s range. Figure 13. Chart Recorder Label Description Pressure Sensitive Chart Buttons Imprinting Stylus Reference Mark Hub-Nut and Retaining Wire Chart TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 37: Changing Chart Paper

    The LED indicator glows continuously when main power is functioning and the battery is charged. When the battery is low, the LED flashes to indicate that the battery needs to be changed. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 38: Calibration And Adjustments

    (#1 and #2 from Figure 14) for approximately 5 seconds. Note The stylus does not begin to move until the button is held for approximately 5 seconds. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 39: Temperature Transmitter (Optional)

    Transmitter To connect your remote temperature monitoring system to the unpowered temperature transmitter, refer to the diagram attached on the back of the unit. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    In heavy traffic areas, condensers load with dirt more quickly. Failure to keep the condenser clean can result in equipment warm-up or erratic temperatures. CAUTION: Never clean around the condensers with your fingers. Some surfaces are sharp. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 41: Defrost

    Make sure that the cabinet is level (refer to Section 7.1.1 for leveling information). Keep the door gaskets clean and frost free by wiping gently with a soft cloth. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 42: Alarm Battery Maintenance

    12.7 Preparation for If the unit is going to be stored in an off condition, allow the unit to warm up storage and dry out with the door open before moving into storage. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Seal any gaps. Verify nothing is placed through the door seal such as a sensor. Check the Door seal is broken door seal following instructions in Section 12.5 Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 44 Defrost the unit. Upper Bottle Probe “Err” on display Check for loose probe connector. Replace upper bottle probe. Failure “---” on display Lost Communication Call customer service. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 45: End Of Life Care

    2. Remove the cabinet door to help prevent entrapment inside of a unit. 3. Have a certified technician remove the refrigerant and compressor, then drain the compressor and oil from the system. Dispose of components following local regulations. Thermo Scientific TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers...
  • Page 46: Warranty

    WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE ERROR-FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. THERMO FISHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES TO LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF PRODUCTS. TSX -20°C Laboratory and Enzyme Freezers Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 47 Further information on our compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermofisher.com/WEEEROHS...
  • Page 48 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 United States www.thermofisher.com 327931H01 Rev. E Contact Us North America: 866-984-3766 Europe: France +33 2 2803 2180 Germany +49 9184 90 9640 UK/Ireland + 44 870 609 9203 Asia: China +86 21 6865 4588 India 1800 22 8374 Japan +81 45 453 9220...

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