VACCINE REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS Refrigerators FF7LBIVAC FF28LWHVAC FF511LBIVAC FF590VAC FFAR24LVAC Freezers FS24LVAC FS30LVAC FS407LBIVAC VT65MLBIVAC INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Write Model & Serial Numbers here: __________________________________________ FELIX STORCH, INC. AccuCold Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.medicalrefrigerators.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards .................................................................................................... 3 - 4 Tips for Saving Energy ....................................................................................................... 4 Before Using for the First Time .......................................................................................... 5 Unpacking the Appliance ........................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully.
• • • • • All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. Make certain that the pipes are not pinched, kinked or damaged during installation. Check for leaks after connection. Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Instruction Manual.
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME These instructions are important, and we request you read them before using this appliance. They describe the appliance and the correct and safe way to use it. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, leave it standing for a least 8 hours. This allows the refrigerant to drain back into the compressor and reduces the risk of malfunctions in the cooling system caused by shipping. Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior.
INSTALLATION POSITIONING YOUR APPLIANCE WARNING: Two or more people are required to move and/or install this appliance. Failure to do so may cause back or other injury. 1. Choose a location for the appliance that has a strong, level floor. If such a place is unavailable, be sure to adjust the rotating leg supports such that the unit is always kept level. 2.
Leveling leg • • • Turning a leveling leg to the right will lower the appliance toward the position of the leg. Likewise, turning to the left will raise the unit away from the leg. Several turns of the leveling legs may be required before the tilt of the appliance is properly adjusted. Turning both front legs the same amount to the left will tilt the appliance to the rear. This adjustment makes it easier for the door to close.
pushed, or you can press the set key immediately. Notes: 1. The minimum and maximum limits of the temperature range of your thermostat are preset and locked by us. For refrigerator models, that range is 2 to 8ºC. For freezer models beginning FS, the temperature range is -20 to -12ºC. Freezer models beginning “VT65M” have a range of -25 to -12ºC 2. If the appliance is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit.
5. To help with removing odors, you can use a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt of water) to wash the interior walls. 6. After cleaning, replace all of the parts that were removed from the appliance. 7. The condenser coils, located on the back or behind the base grille, should also be cleaned regularly. This may be as often as every other month. Cleaning the condenser coils can help reduce how much energy the appliance uses.
To replace the base grille: 1. Open the refrigerator door. 2. Fix the grille in place by tightening the two screws.
DISPOSING OF A WORN-OUT APPLIANCE • When an appliance finally wears out, dispose of it. • Before you dispose of your old appliance, take the door or doors off but leave the shelves and drawers in place so that children cannot easily climb inside. • The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately recycled.
PROBLEMS WITH THE APPLIANCE Many problems can be resolved without the need for a service call. Try the following list as a reference to potential solutions of common problems. PROBLEM: The appliance is not operating. • • • Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Has a fuse blown or a circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the thermostat incorrectly set? See Temperature Control section on pages 11-12.
NOTES ON VACCINE STORAGE [Recommendations are based on a report from CDC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines] Vaccines are fragile and they must be maintained at recommended temperatures from the time they are manufactured until they are administered. This appliance is designed to keep your vaccines at the proper constant temperature while they are stored inside.
a. Store vaccine in storage units designated specifically for biologics. If biologic specimens must be stored in the same unit, these should be stored on a lower shelf to prevent contamination. Food and drinks should never be stored in the same unit with vaccines. b. Read and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice each workday- in the morning and before the end of the workday. Keep temperature logs for at least 3 years. c.
Diluents Vaccines that must be reconstituted are shipped with diluents specific to that vaccine. Vaccine diluents are not all the same; some contain vaccine antigen. As with vaccines, diluents should be stored according to the guidelines in the manufacturer’s product information. When feasible, diluents that require refrigeration should be stored with their corresponding vaccines. Never store any diluent in the freezer because the vials are not designed for freezer storage and could crack.
During a work day it is easy for vaccines to be shifted into an area of the storage unit where the temperature may not be appropriate or stable, such as against a wall, under a cold air vent or in the door. While it is important to take measures to prevent problems, equally important is taking immediate corrective action when a problem does exist, for example when the storage unit temperature falls outside the recommended range.
LIMITED WARRANTY 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Within the 48 contiguous United States, for two years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, warrantor will pay for factory-specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a designated service company. Outside the 48 states, all parts are warranted for two years from manufacturing defects.
