Installation Instructions

Water Level Sensor

HERAcell (all types)

Valid: 50116972 A / 10.2008

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notice. Concerning translations into foreign languages, the German version of
these installation instructions is binding.
Trademarks
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Thermo Electron LED GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Strae 1
D - 63505 Langenselbold
Germany
Thermo Electron LED GmbH is a subsidiary company of:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
81 Wyman Street
Waltham, MA 02454
USA

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Contents
1 General notes

1.1 Identification of the device and of the documentation......................................... 5

1.2 Fundamental requirements for service work ........................................................ 5
1.3 Required Tools ....................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Applicability of the instructions ............................................................................. 6
1.5 Warranty ................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Explanation of safety information and symbols ................................................... 7
1.6.1 Safety information and symbols used in the installation instructions........... 7
1.6.2 Additional symbols for safety informations: .................................................. 7
1.7 Overview safety notes ........................................................................................... 8

2 Installing the covers

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2.1 Installing / Removing the control box cover ....................................................... 10

3 Installing the water level sensor

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3.1 Installing / Removing the water level sensor ...................................................... 11

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Overview of the Thermo Fisher international sales organisations
Europe, Middle East, Africa

Postal address Germany:

Thermo Electron LED GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Strae 1
D - 63505 Langenselbold
Enquiries from Germany:
Phone Sales
0800 1 536376
Phone Service
0800 1 112110
Fax Sales/Service
0800 1 112114
E-Mail info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com
Enquiries from Europe, Middle East, and Africa:
Phone
+ 49 (0) 6184 / 90-6940
Fax
+ 49 (0) 6184 / 90-7474
E-Mail info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com

America

Postal address USA:

Thermo Fisher Scientific
275 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
USA
Enquiries from North America:
Phone
+1 800-879 7767
Fax
+1 828-658 0363
E-Mail info.labequipment@thermofisher.com
Enquiries from Latin America:
Phone
+1 828-658 2711
Fax
+1 828-645 9466
E-Mail info.labequipment@thermofisher.com
Enquiries from Asia Pacific:
Phone
+852-2711 3910
Fax
+852-2711 3858
E-Mail info.labequipment@thermofisher.com

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General notes
1.1 Identification of the device and of the documentation
Identfication data

Identification of the device

Device name:
Type designation:

CO2 incubator
all types HERAcell

Certifications and quality audit:

Certification:
CE Certification
Test mark:
GS by VDE Germany, CSA/UL by VDE Germany

1.2 Fundamental requirements for service work

Skills of service personnel

Process procedures for personnel

Please note that maintenance of the device must be carried out only by
adequately skilled personnel. Prior to repairs, please read these installation
instructions carefully.
The replacement of defined spare parts must be performed only by the
Technical Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific or by authorized service
personnel who have been trained by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Electrical work must be carried out only by a qualified electrician.
Work to gas supply lines and to gas supply system components must
be carried out only by trained gas and air conditioning expert personnel.
Service works must be carried out in accordance with the applicable
national regulations.
For any repairs to the device, the operator must prepare clear and concise written instructions in the language of the service personnel based
on the operating instructions, applicable safety data sheets, plant
hygiene guidelines, and technical regulations, in particular:
which decontamination measures are to be applied for the device
and accessories,
which protective measures apply when gas and gas cylinder are
used,
which measures are to be taken in the case of an accident.

1.3 Required Tools

Tools

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Cutter (thin blade)

Set of Allen screwdrivers
Set of Torx screwdrivers
Crosshead screwdrivers (magnetical)
Flat-blade screwdrivers
Wrench WS24
Multgrip pliers
Side cutting nipper
Wire stripper
Flat blade nipper
Tape

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1.4 Applicability of the instructions

Original document for translation

The contents of the installation instructions are subject to change without

further notice.
Concerning translations into foreign languages, the German version of
these installation instructions is binding.
Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in
these installation instructions, please contact Thermo Scientific immediately for your own safety.

1.5 Warranty
Requirements for warranty

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Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and functions of the CO2
incubator only under the condition that:
the device is not modified,
only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by
Thermo Scientific are used,
The warranty is valid from the date of delivery.

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1.6 Explanation of safety information and symbols
1.6.1 Safety information and symbols used in the installation
instructions
WARNING: Personal injuries

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injuries.

NOTICE: Property damage

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

NOTE: Useful information

Is used for applicational hints and useful information.

1.6.2 Additional symbols for safety informations:

Contamination hazard!!

Electric shock!

Fire hazard!

Suffocation hazard!

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1.7 Overview safety notes
The general safety instructions point out potential hazards during repairs.
To prevent constant repetitions, the following safety instructions are not
mentioned explicitly in the individual sections; instead, the sections contain only references to the general safety instructions.
Prior to repairs, read the safety instructions carefully.
For any repair works at the device the particular ambient conditions, listed
as location requirements, apply (see operating instructions).

Contamination hazard!
The incubator can be used for the permanent or temporary
storage of toxic or infectious substances or materials. Therefore, the device or device components may be contaminated.
Always observe the hygiene regulations of the operator!
Infectious or toxic substances or residues thereof must
always be removed completely from the work space.
Prior to repairs, make sure that the device has been cleaned
and disinfected to exclude infection hazards.
The operator must provide a declaration of non-objection.
Electric shock!
Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal
electric shock.
Prior to repairs, disconnect the device from the power supply
system:
Isolate the device electrically.
Protect the device from accidental reconnection.
Make sure the device is de-energized.
Ground and short the device.
Isolate adjacent components or components to repair that
are under voltage.
Dangerous gases!
Released oxygen (O2) promotes combustion and may explode
in combination with oils, greases, and lubricants.
Large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2)
released into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation.
Prior to repairs disconnect gas supply:
Close the CO2/O2/N2 supply system shut-off valves.
Disconnect the gas pressure hoses from the sleeve at the
rear of the device.

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General notes

Handling electrical components!

The electrical components must be handled only in compliance
with the guidelines of IEC-61340 Electrostatic, Handling ESD
(electrostatic discharge). Observe ESD safety measures during:
packing and storage,
unpacking,
installation.

Start-up:
If safety appliances were removed or disabled during repairs,
the device must not be started up before the safety appliances
have been reinstalled and checked for proper operation!
Before the incubator is started up and operated, a test run must
be performed.
Recycling:
All components of the device can be recycled.
If toxic or infectious substances were used in the device, the
components must be decontaminated as required before they
are discarded or shipped. For shipped components, a certificate
of decontamination must be attached.

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Installing the covers

2.1 Installing / Removing the control box

cover
The electrical components of the control box [2] are
located underneath the cover [3].
The cover [3] is attached with two hooks [4] to the
guide slots [5] at the rear panel of the device and
secured with 7 retaining screws [1].
Removing the control box cover:
1. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
2. Remove the 7 retaining screws [1].
3. Disengage the hooks of the cover [3] from the
guide slots at the rear panel of the device.
Installing the control box cover:
1. Install the cover to the guide slots at the rear
panel of the device.
2. Engage the two hooks [4] of the cover [3] into the
guide slots [5].
3. Secure the cover using the 7 retaining screws [1].

Fig. 1: Control box cover installation

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Installing the water level sensor

3.1 Installing / Removing the water level

sensor
The water level sensor [1] is installed to the work
space floor. For water level sensor maintenance work,
the device floor is equipped with a mounting opening
sealed by a cover [6].
Removing the water level sensor:
1. Remove the entire shelf system.
2. Pump the water off and remove water residues.
3. Have protective bases ready (e.g. square timbers
with soft carton). Place one side of the device
onto the bases [3].
4. Remove the control box cover.
5. At the main board [2], disconnect the water level
sensor wiring:
at devices of series 150 i / 240 i pull off plug
from X20/X21,
at all other devices disconnect cables from
terminal JP1.
6. Remove the 6 retaining screws of the control box
and flap up the control box [4] carefully from the
rear panel. This allows access to the mounting
opening [5].
7. Remove the cover at the mounting opening [6]:
at all devices of series 150 i / 240 i remove the
retaining screws of the cover at the mounting
opening and remove the cover,
at all other devices pull out the protective
sheet.
8. To access the water level sensor, use a sharp
blade [7] to cut a hole along the perforation into
the insulation material [8] behind the mounting
opening.

Damage to the device heating!

The floor unit behind the insulation
contains components of the device heating.
Do not cut deeply into the insulation,
max. blade length 15 mm.
Cut the insulation carefully and remove
it using a screwdriver.
Use insulation as spacer between
control box and rear panel!

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Fig. 2: Mounting opening exposure

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9. Cut the the water level sensor wiring. Remove the

locknut and remove the water level sensor from
the opening in the work space. The opposite end
of the sensor wiring pull out of the control box.
Installing the water level sensor:

Cable connector:
The water level sensor supply cable is
equipped with a connector
that fits only for devices of series 150 i /
240 i.
For all other device types, the supply cable
connector of the new water level sensor
wiring must be cut off. The ends of the
wiring must be connected to terminal JP1
of the main board!
1. Clean the sealing surfaces around the work space
floor opening.
2. Slide the sealing ring [6] onto the thread of the
water level sensor [1] and install the water level
sensor into the opening of the work space floor
[9].
3. From the bottom, slide the washer [7] onto the
water level sensor thread.
4. Install and tighten the locknut [8]:
Torque: 5 Nm.
5. Route the supply cables [2] to the main board [4]:
from the mounting opening in the device floor
through the cable duct to the mounting
opening [3] at the rear panel of the device,
through the control box feed through hole [5]
to the main board [4].
6. Connect the supply cables to the main board:
at all devices of series 150 i / 240 i insert the
connector to plug X20/X21,
at all other devices cut off the connector, strip
the insulation and connect the cables to
terminal JP1 as follows:
red (+5V) = 4
orange (signal) = 2
brown (0V) = 1
Pin 3 remains unassigned.
7. Cut off a piece of the insulation material at the
right lower edge using this as cable duct. Then
insert the insulation material back into the
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mounting opening and secure it using tape strips.

8. Secure the cover to the mounting opening in the
work space floor:
at devices of series 150 i / 240 i secure it using
the screws,
at all other devices secure the protective sheet
using tape.
9. Secure the control box to the rear panel of the
device using the screws.
10. Install the device and perform a test run:

Functional test at all devices of series 150 i

/ 240 i only:
Checking the water level sensor for correct
function:
Do not fill in water, switch the device on
and wait for the water level error
message.
Acknowldege the error message.
Fill the work space floor with a sufficient
amount of water and chek to see if the
water level sensor detects the water
level and does not issue further error
messages.

Fig. 4: Connection water level sensor (only series 150/240)

Functional test at all other devices:

Carry out an electrical safety test!
11. Install the control box cover.
12. Start the device up.

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