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VC200SDD-B Refrigerator User’s Manual 

 

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Table of Contents 

 

1.

 

COMPONENTS CHECKLIST ...................................................................................... 3

 

2.

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 4

 

3.

 

YOUR DULAS SOLAR DIRECT DRIVE REFRIGERATOR. ........................................ 6

 

4.

 

REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS .............................................................................. 7

 

5.

 

MATERIAL SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 8

 

6.

 

END OF LIFE & PRODUCT RECYCLING ................................................................... 9

 

7.

 

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION .............................................................................11

 

8.

 

REFRIGERATOR LOADING ......................................................................................12

 

9.

 

GREEN COMPRESSOR STATUS LED LIGHT ..........................................................13

 

10.

 

USER TRAINING .....................................................................................................14

 

11.

 

MAINTENANCE TASKS ..........................................................................................14

 

12.

 

VC200SDD SYSTEM LAYOUT ...............................................................................14

 

 

Ref: MU-VC200SDD-ENG-E 

Summary of Contents for VC200SDD-B

Page 1: ...DULAS Solar Direct Drive VC200SDD B Refrigerator User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... DULAS SOLAR DIRECT DRIVE REFRIGERATOR 6 4 REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS 7 5 MATERIAL SAFETY INFORMATION 8 6 END OF LIFE PRODUCT RECYCLING 9 7 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 11 8 REFRIGERATOR LOADING 12 9 GREEN COMPRESSOR STATUS LED LIGHT 13 10 USER TRAINING 14 11 MAINTENANCE TASKS 14 12 VC200SDD SYSTEM LAYOUT 14 Ref MU VC200SDD ENG E ...

Page 3: ...ve 1 pair Solar Connector Branch Plug 1 Solar Connector Branch Socket 1 Earthing Kit incl Earth Rod 25m Earth Cable Earth Clamp 1 MOUNTING SYSTEM see page 14 for references A to G A End Clamp 34 42mm Set 4 B Mid Clamp 28 42mm Set 2 C Front fixed leg 2 D C Rail 47 3 1530mm 2 E C Rail 47 3 750mm 2 F Rear adjustable leg 2 G Rail connector set 47 2 Coachscrews Rawbolts Washers 2 packs Screws 1 pack Wa...

Page 4: ...een given supervision or instruction Children must be supervised not to play with the appliance This refrigerator is for professional use only It is not designed for household use Refrigerator and power system are heavy please observe good manual handling procedures when moving the refrigerator and solar power system Only use suitable transport equipment Safe working Please observe safe working at...

Page 5: ...y Do not expose it to rain WARNING This unit s cooling system contains flammable refrigerant Due to this fact the following information is particularly important Warning Do not damage the refrigeration circuit Ensure that sharp or pointed objects do not come into contact with the refrigeration circuit Warning Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other t...

Page 6: ...tes during the day To maintain the temperature at night or when the sun is not shinning the refrigerator has a phase change lining This interior lining holds the exact temperatures required for safe vaccine or blood storage and acts as a cold store storing energy that keeps the temperatures stable all day and night In order to store sufficient energy to keep vaccines or blood safe for prolonged pe...

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Page 8: ... in large tanks secured inside the walls of the refrigerator In normal use the user will never be aware of its presence This PCM is classified under regulation EC No 1272 2008 as a category 1 aspiration hazard and is classified under regulation 67 548 EWG 1999 45 EG as having the potential to cause physical harm R65 R66 At normal ambient temperatures this product will be unlikely to present an inh...

Page 9: ...f the refrigerator contain an organic phase change material that can be harmful and must be disposed of safely Please contact Dulas for advice Worn out devices must be professionally disposed of in accordance with local regulations and legislation Potentially hazardous components materials are Refrigerant gas R600a Phase change material PCM paraffins normal C5 20 Electrolytic capacitor Electronic ...

Page 10: ...roved recycling facility Any device that you no longer require must be returned to our agent or find out about the approved collection and recycling facilities in your area Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse effects on the environment and your health Solar modules contain materials that can be recovered and reused in either new PV modules or other new products Industrial...

Page 11: ...slack in the cable to allow access to the back of the refrigerator 4 Turn the PV isolator on by switching it to 1 Within 1 minute the compressor will start if there is sufficient sunlight solar irradiance of 125W m You will be able to hear the compressor operating and feel the condensers getting warm 5 Check that the refrigerator compartment temperature display on the front of the cabinet is opera...

Page 12: ...tion will help the refrigerator to maintain an even temperature throughout the compartment In order to save energy try to keep the lid open for as short a time as possible The best time to add blood packs The best time to cool fresh packs of blood is as early in the morning as possible to allow the fridge to use as much direct solar energy as possible Amount of blood to be added per day The fridge...

Page 13: ...ficient solar power Normal operation The refrigerator warms up slightly overnight It is usual for the compressor to start running shortly after sunrise It will run continuously for a few hours to cool the refrigerator After this time the compressor will begin cycling on and off to maintain the correct internal temperature This will continue until the sun sets at the end of the day At night there i...

Page 14: ...or at least 7 days Before loading ensure that the temperature display on the front of the refrigerator reads 4 5o C or less by 4pm in the afternoon Daily Routine Keep the lid closed open only when required and lock after use Do not keep food or drink in the refrigerator 11 Maintenance Tasks Every morning and afternoon Check the temperature Fill in the daily record sheet On the first day of every w...

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Page 16: ...frigerator User s Manual Page 16 of 16 For more information contact DULAS Ltd Dyfi Eco Park Machynlleth Powys SY20 8AX UK tel 44 0 1654 705055 fax 44 0 1654 703000 email solar dulas org uk website www dulassolar org ...

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