BOD INCUBATORS 100 - 120 Voltage Installation and Operation Manual SRI3P, SRI6P, SRI20P Previously designated as LI3PW, LI6P, LI20P
Sheldon Refrigerated BOD Incubators 100 – 120 Voltage Installation and Operation Manual Revision: April 29, 2014 Pictured on Cover: SRI20P (left) - SRI6P (right) SRI3P These units are TÜV CUE listed as incubators and radiant warmers for professional, industrial, or educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at approximately atmospheric pressure and no flammable, volatile, or combustible materials are being heated.
. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 4 General Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................................... 4 Engineering Improvements .................................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Sheldon Manufacturing refrigerated BOD Peltier incubator. We know that in today’s competitive marketplace, customers have many choices when it comes to constant temperature equipment. We appreciate you choosing ours. Our continued reputation as a leading laboratory product manufacturer rests with your satisfaction. Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. stands behind our products, and we will be here if you need us.
. INTRODUCTION (CONTINUED) ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS Sheldon Manufacturing continually improves all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If your unit’s operating characteristics or appearance differs from those described in this manual, please contact your Shel Lab dealer or distributor for assistance.
RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR Before leaving the factory, all incubators are packaged in high-quality shipping materials to provide protection from transportation-related damage. When an incubator leaves the factory, safe delivery becomes the responsibility of the carrier. Damage sustained during transit is not covered by the warranty. When you receive your incubator, inspect it for concealed loss or damage to its interior and exterior.
. RECEIVING (CONTINUED) RECORDING DATA PLATE INFORMATION Locate the data plate on the back of the incubator on the top right. The data plate contains the incubator model number and serial number. Enter this information below for future reference.
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The incubator is provided with graphic symbols on its interior and exterior surfaces. These symbols identify hazards, as well as the functions of the adjustable components, and important notes in the user manual. Symbol Definition Indicates that you should consult your service manual for further instructions. Indique que l'opérateur doit consulter le manuel d'utilisation pour y trouver les instructions complémentaires.
. GRAPHIC SYMBOLS (CONTINUED) Symbol Definition WEEE Directive compliant logo Indicates the unit should be recycled (Not disposed of in land-fill) Indique l’appareil doit être recyclé (Ne pas jeter dans une décharge) 9|Page
INSTALLATION This incubator is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 15C and 30C (59F and 86F), at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity at 25C (77F). Allow a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) between the incubator and walls or partitions and 2 inches (5cm) of clearance above the top of the incubator for unobstructed airflow. Position the unit so the end-user has access to the power plug. Operating the unit outside of these conditions may adversely affect the temperature range and stability.
. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) INSTALL SIDE AIR DUCTS, SRI20P Two (2) side air ducts are packed with the accessories of the SRI20P. Install the air ducts from the corner top and bottom hooks into the provided slots on the sides of the chamber. The SRI3P and SRI6P incubators do not use Side Air Ducts. Figure 1: SRI20P Air Duct Panel Note: The air duct panels play an important role maintaining even heat distribution inside the SRI20P’s incubation chamber.
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SHELVING INSTALLATION SRI3P Shelf Installation Perform the following steps to install the SRI3P incubator’s wire basket shelves: 1. Install the shelf clips in the slots located on the sides of the chamber interior, front and back. 2. Squeeze each clip, insert the top tab first, and then the bottom tab using a rocking motion. 3. Hang the wire shelves from the clips.
. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SRI6P and SRI20P Standard Shelving Installation Perform the following steps to install the SRI6P and SRI20P incubator standard shelves: Figure 3: Standard Shelf Mounting Bracket Installation 1. Laterally insert the mounting bracket’s 2 pairs of twin tabs (front and back) into the slots on the sides of the incubator chamber. 2. Slide the bracket down so that the tabs are securely seated in the mounting slots. 3.
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SRI6P and SRI20P Sliding Shelf Installation Note: The SRI6P does not come with a sliding shelf. Sliding shelves for the SRI6P must be purchased separately. Figure 6: Sliding Shelf Mounting Bracket Installation Figure 7: Sliding Shelf Mounting Bracket Installation 1. Laterally insert the sliding mounting bracket’s 2 pairs of twin tabs (front and back) into the slots on the sides of the incubator chamber. See Figure 6. 2.
. INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 3. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the chamber with the second sliding mounting bracket. 4. Hang 1 shelf from the 2 installed sliding mounting brackets. POWER SOURCE Check the data plate for voltage and ampere requirements before making a connection. If the requirements match your power source, plug the power cord into an earth grounded outlet. These units are provided with a 100 – 120V 9ft, 5 in (2.86m), Nema 5-15P power cord.
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Figure 10: Control Panel SRI3P Power Switch The main power switch on the control panel (green lighted I/O) controls all power to the unit and must be in the I/ON position before any systems are operational. The switch will be lighted when in the I/ON position. Main Temperature Control and Green Digital Display The SRIP incubator control panels comes with a green digital display that shows the temperature within the incubator unit’s chamber accurate to 0.
. OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION Each SRIP incubator uses a Peltier thermoelectric cooling-and-heating device and an air circulating fan in conjunction with a Proportional-Integrative-Derivative feedback temperature controller board to achieve precise control over temperature levels in the incubator chamber. The temperature sensor located in the air stream senses temperature deviations from the set point.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) Figure 11: SRI3P Control Details SETTING UP THE INCUBATOR Perform the following steps and procedures to prepare the incubator for use each time it is installed in a new location: 1. Verify the workspace’s power supply and incubator’s data plate requirements match. 2. Check that the fuse is installed in the power inlet. 3. Plug the power cord into an earth grounded electrical outlet. 4. Place the Power switch in the ON position. 5. Complete the following procedures in order: a.
. OPERATION (CONTINUED) CALIBRATE THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Allow the incubator at least 24 hours to stabilize at its operational set point before performing a calibration. Always use a certified temperature sensing reference device that is regularly calibrated to 0.1°C by an independent party to conduct temperature verifications or calibrations. For best results use a remote sensing device. 1.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) SET THE OVER TEMPERATURE LIMIT Perform the following steps to set up the Over Temperature Limit system for use. 1. If you have not done so already, turn the Set Over Temperature Limit control dial clockwise to the maximum position. This allows the Set Temperature control to stabilize. 2. Then turn the Over Temperature Limit control dial counterclockwise until the Over Temp Limit Activated light illuminates. 3.
. OPERATION (CONTINUED) HUMIDIFYING THE INCUBATOR Placing only a small number of petri dishes or open media containers in the incubator chamber may lead to excessive drying of sample media. Unusually dry environmental conditions may also contribute to sample drying. To counteract this, Sheldon Manufacturing offers an optional humidity collection pan and tubing accessory kit: Part Number 9900708.
USER MAINTENANCE Warning: Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Avertissement: Avant d'effectuer toute maintenance ou entretien de cet appareil, débrancher le cordon secteur de la source d'alimentation. If a hazardous material/substance has spilled in the incubator immediately initiate your site’s Hazardous Material Spill Containment protocol. Contact your local Site Safety Officer and follow instructions per the site policy and procedures.
. MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Periodically, inspect the door latch, trim, catch, and gasket for signs of deterioration. Failure to maintain the integrity of the door system shortens the life span of the incubator. Electrical components do not require maintenance. If the incubator fails to operate as specified, please contact your Shel Lab Dealer or Sheldon Technical Support for assistance.
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS These incubators are 100 - 120 voltage units. Please refer to the incubator’s data plate for individual electrical specifications. Technical data specified applies to units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of 25°C and a voltage fluctuation of ±10%. The temperatures specified are determined in accordance to factory standard following DIN 12880 respecting the recommended wall clearances of 10% of the height, width, and depth of the inner chamber.
. UNIT SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) SHELF CAPACITY BY WEIGHT Model Per Shelf Total SRI3P 35lbs / 15.9kg 70lbs / 31.7kg SRI6P 75lbs / 34kg 150lbs / 34kg SRI20P 75lbs / 34kg 375lbs / 170kg TEMPERATURE Model Temp Range Uniformity Stability SRI3P 15 to 40C +/-0.5 @ 20C +/-0.1C @ 20C SRI6P 15 to 40C +/-0.5 @ 20C +/-0.1C @ 20C SRI20P 15 to 40C +/-0.5 @ 20C +/-0.
PARTS AND CONSUMABLES Description Part Number Feet, Adjustable Glide 2700506 Power Cord, USA 1800510 Shelves (2) SRI3P 6800529 Shelf Clip (4 needed per shelf) SRI3P 1250512 Standard Shelf SRI6P SRI20P 6800525 Static Shelf Mount Bracket SRI6P SRI20P 5220942 Sliding Shelf Mounting Kit (2 Brackets) SRI6P SRI20P 9490560 Fuse 6.3A 3300515 Lab Stopper 7750517 Gasket, Magnetic Door SRI3P (28.25 inches X 22.
