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NSTALLATION

Electrical

Flammable Material Storage and General Purpose units must 

be connected to a grounded outlet matching the nameplate 

and / or the information furnished in this manual. If you are not 

sure about the outlet, you should contact a qualified electrician 

for assistance. Explosion-Proof units must be hardwired by a 

qualified electrician. 

Explosion-Proof unit should always be connected to a

 

dedicated power source.

Be Advised

7

WARNING

UNLESS UNIT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR 

COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERES 

DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE 

OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVE 

GASES. DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF 

PRESSURIZED OR SEALED CONTAINERS— FIRE 

OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING DEATH

.

CAUTION

 

BEFORE CONNECTING THE FINAL POWER 

SUPPLY, CHECK THE ELECTRICAL 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIT NAMEPLATE 

TO SEE THAT IT IS IN AGREEMENT WITH THE 

POWER SUPPLIED. IN ADDITION, POWER 

SHOULD BE WIRED TO THE UNIT ACCORDING 

TO THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC AND ALL 

APPLICABLE CODES. ONLY QUALIFIED 

ELECTRICIANS SHOULD WORK ON THE 

ELECTRICAL PORTION OF ANY UNIT 

INSTALLATION. 

CAUTION

STORAGE BY USER OF ANY MATERIALS IN THE 

PRODUCT THAT MAY CAUSE A DETERIORATION 

OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE DEEMED TO 
CONSTITUTE ABNORMAL AND IMPROPER 
USAGE OF THE PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OF 
THIS WARRANTY. 

WARNING 

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before you discard 

your old refrigerator or freezer: 

• Remove door(s)

.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not

easily climb inside.

C

AUTION

 

DO NOT REMOVE, under any 

circumstance, the grounding 

prongs from the 3-prong power 

cord supplied with all units.

C

AUTION

DO NOT USE electrical extension 

cords that may result in voltage loss 

and possible hazardous operation. 

W

ARNING

Explosion-proof units do not come 

with line cords. They require rigid 

conduit to be run directly in order to 

seal off the fitting on thermostat 

housing. This should be done by a 

licensed electrician and follow all 

local electrical codes. If any 

questions pertaining to electrical 

safety arise, please refer to article 

501 of the National Electrical Code

.

Summary of Contents for 20EFEETSA

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual Thermo Scientific Explosion Proof Refrigerators and Freezers ...

Page 2: ... 2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...326805H01 Rev D Explosion Proof Refrigerators and Freezers Model No 20ERCETSA 20EREETSA 20EFEETSA 20EREETSV 20EFEETSV 20ERCETSV ...

Page 4: ...irements 6 Installation 7 Electrical 7 Be Advised 7 Electrical Connection Check Points 8 Leveling the Unit 12 Wiring 12 Electrical Connection 13 Operation 15 Initial Startup 15 Temperature Control 15 Condensate Disposal 15 Material Compatibility 15 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance 17 Cabinet Cleaning 17 Condenser 17 Warranty 18 Safety Tips 14 Explosion Proof Refrigerator and Freezer Installation 8 S...

Page 5: ... OFF Safety Alert Important operating instructions To reduce the risk of injury or poor performance of the unit read the user manual before putting the equipment into operation DANGER Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injur...

Page 6: ... refrigerator or freezer Take off doors Leave the shelves in the place so that children may not easily climb inside If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 2 Safety Information ...

Page 7: ...ature storage Flammable corrosive materials require Flammable Material Storage or Explosion Proof models labeled for the storage of corrosives Containers must be wiped clean of moisture and chemical residue before being introduced into the unit and upon return from use Containers must be sealed with either vinyl tape or Parafilm Reagents samples which release HX X F Cl Br I on contact with moistur...

Page 8: ... determined to remain below the flash point of materials found in Class I Groups C and D All models have heavy gauge rigid steel construction with a durable enamel finish Interiors have epoxy coated steel construction Each unit is insulated throughout for energy efficient operation These units are ideal for storing ethyl ether acetone alcohol benzene gasoline hexane lacquer solvent vapors naphtha ...

Page 9: ...be such external evidence of loss or damage may result in the carrierʼs refusing to honor your damage claim The form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier Concealed Loss or Damage Concealed loss or damage refers to loss or damage which does not become apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked and inspected Should either occur make a written request for the carrierʼs ...

Page 10: ...er 12 to 20 C 4 to 10 F 6 For 20EFEETSV 18 to 28 C 0 4 to 18 4 F Refrigerator 1 to 12 C 34 to 54 F Electrical Requirements For 20ERCETSA 20EREETSA and 20EFEETSA 115 Volts 10 60 Hz 5 0 Amps For 20EREETSV 20EFEETSV and 20ERCETSV 230 Volts 10 50 Hz 2 0 Amps ...

Page 11: ...NIT ACCORDING TO THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD WORK ON THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF ANY UNIT INSTALLATION CAUTION STORAGE BY USER OF ANY MATERIALS IN THE PRODUCT THAT MAY CAUSE A DETERIORATION OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE ABNORMAL AND IMPROPER USAGE OF THE PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS WARRANTY WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Befo...

Page 12: ...ize and type Power to the unit must be supplied using permanent wire connections as a line cord is not provided The service conductors should be connected to the three conductors inside the junction box by a qualified electrician The refrigerator freezer must be connected to a single phase system with ground The circuit live is connected to the refrigerator freezer black while the white connects t...

Page 13: ...elton CT USA ϵ Installation How to Seal Killark Box Conduit with Fiber and Sealing Compound to Help Protect Against Explosions Explosion Proof Units Only The purpose of the procedure that follows is to build fiber rope dams on the left and right hubs of the horizontal conduit The fiber rope dams will surround conduit wiring that is housed inside the horizontal conduit When both the left and right ...

Page 14: ...ly being sure the material COMPLETELYSURROUNDS THE WIRING from the top to the bottom completely blocking this end of the horizontal conduit Insert fiber rope material down into horizontal conduit opening Pressing down firmly work the material into the right hub and most importantly being sure the material COMPLETELYSURROUNDS THE WIRING from the top to the bottom completely blocking this end of the...

Page 15: ...ng compound Screw conduit domed cover back onto conduit opening NOTE INITIAL SETUP OF SEALING COMPOUND WILL OCCUR IN APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES HOWEVER THE SEALING COMPOUND REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS ABOVE 32ºF TO DEVELOP SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND EXPLOSIONS Note Wires must be kept separated as shown in the diagram before addition of the sealing compound 1ϭ Installation ...

Page 16: ...evel in order to provide adequate condensate drainage as well as proper door alignment and operation The refrigerator freezer should be in its final operating location and set so that it is firmly positioned on the floor Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing materials Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer The back of the refrigerator freezer rests ...

Page 17: ...nit into a power source that meets these requirements Low line voltage is often the cause of service complaints With the unit running check that the line voltage is within 10 of that specified on the data plate The power cord on this product is equipped with a three prong grounding plug appropriate for the voltage current and location for which it was designed The plug will mate with a standard gr...

Page 18: ...aight out from the outlet Do not use a power cord that shows cracks or abrasions Have a qualified electrician repair or replace damaged cords immediately Door Seal To check the door seal complete the steps 1 Open the door 2 Insert a strip of paper a couple of inches wide between the door gasket and the cabinet flange and close the door 3 Slowly pull the paper strip from the outside You should feel...

Page 19: ...and remove the drain plug Turn the power to the unit to the off position O and allow the unit to defrost For ER models Equipped with a drain pan that collects condensate during manual defrost This drain pan takes advantage of the heat generated by the compressor to evaporate condensate water so there is no need to empty the pan during each defrost cycle Material Compatibility The interior cabinet ...

Page 20: ...r Plug in Check fuse or circuit breaker at breaker box Runs Continuously Frost buildup on refrigeration coils Defrost unit Clicking Sound The compressor is equipped with a thermal protector This device shuts off the compressor when it becomes too hot A clicking sound occurring about every 30 seconds indicates this protector is working Unplug unit for 1 hr Plug in and try running again If the unit ...

Page 21: ...allon of water is recommended for cleaning the interior and exterior of the cabinet All surfaces should be rinsed and thoroughly dried WARNING When servicing the unit disconnect from the electrical power source CAUTION Do not use any type of abrasive such as steel wool or fluids such as gasoline Naphtha and thinner These materials could be harmful to aluminum plastic materials door gasket and pain...

Page 22: ... ii misuse including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product mishandling contamination overheating modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or iii use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of Thermo Scientific products Heating elements because of their susceptibility to overheating and contam...

Page 23: ... finden Sie unter www thermo com Conformità WEEE Questo prodotto deve rispondere alla direttiva dell Unione Europea 2002 96EC in merito ai Rifiuti degli Apparecchi Elettrici ed Elettronici WEEE È marcato col seguente simbolo Thermo Fisher Scientific ha stipulato contratti con una o diverse società di riciclaggio smaltimento in ognuno degli Stati Membri Europei Questo prodotto verrà smaltito o rici...

Page 24: ... can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment If available please provide the date purchased the source of purchase manufacturer or specific agent rep organization and purchase order number IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE SALES DIVISION Phone 828 658 2711 800 252 7100 FAX 828 645 3368 LABORATORY PARTS and SERVICE Phone 800 438 4851 FAX 828 658 2576 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Phone 800 438 4851 ...

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