Grant Ecocool 100R Manuel utilisateur

Combined refrigerated and

heating bath circulator

ecocool 100R

Operating Manual

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Contents 
 
Contents 2 
0 Use of products 4 
0 How to use this operating manual 4 
0 Safety information 5 
1 Safety compliance 5 
2 Safety symbols 5 
3 Safety warnings 5 
0 Operating instructions 6 
1 Unpacking instructions 6 
2 Product description 7 
2.1 Heating Circulator 7 
2.2 Refrigerated bath 9 
3 Installation 11 
4 Rotating the heating circulator 11 
5 Fitting the communications lead 12 
6 Electrical supply 12 
7 Recommended liquids 13 
0 Operating procedures 14 
1 Preparing the ecocool 100R for use 14 
1.1 Liquid level 14 
1.2 Tank lid 14 
1.3 Setting the over-temperature thermostat 14 
1.4 Using the heating circulator pump 15 
1.5 Emptying the liquid tank 15 
1.6 Setting up and switching on 16 
1.7 Eco mode cooling 16 
2 Using the equipment 17 
2.1 Setting the control temperature 17 
2.2 Selecting liquid type 17 
2.3 Configuring a pre-set 17 
2.4 Running a bath preset 18 
2.5 Setting a countdown timer 18 
2.6 Cancelling the timer 19 
2.7 Setting a high temperature warning alarm 19 
2.8 Controlling the external pump power 19 
2.9 Selecting cooling mode 20 
2.10 Completing a calibration 20 
2.11 Restoring factory calibration settings 21 
2.12 Adjusting display brightness 21 
0 Technical specifications 22 
1 Operating conditions 22 
2 Electrical details 22 
3 Performance 22 
4 Storage and transportation 22 
0 Technical Tips 23 
1 Which water should you use in your equipment? 23 
2 How to prevent rust in the equipment 23 
3 How to prevent algae and bacteria? 24 
0 Warranty information 25 
0 Maintenance and service 25 
1 Routine maintenance 25 
2 Cleaning 25 
3 Fuses 26 

 
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9.5 Routine safety tests 26 
9.6 Disposal 27 
9.7 Service 27 
10.0 Optional accessories 28 
10.1 Alternative pump 28 
10.2 Pump connectors and other accessories 28 
11.0 Troubleshooting 30 
12.0 Contact Grant Instruments 32 
13.0 Compliance 33 
Notes 34 

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1.0 Use of products

The following products are covered by this operating manual:

•ecocool 100R

•ecocool 100R US

The products listed above are combined refrigerated and heating bath circulators

designed for indoor laboratory use by or supervised by a professional user.

The ecocool 100R (the equipment) consists of a T ecocool 100R (the heating circulator)

and an R ecocool 100R (the refrigerated bath). Both parts of the system are designed to

work together and will not work independently or with other heating and refrigeration

models.

The included insulated hoses and clips allow circulation of temperature-controlled fluids

to external equipment.

2.0 How to use this operating manual

This operating manual will allow you to unpack, set-up and operate this refrigerated and

heating bath circulator correctly and safely. Important safety information, symbols and

warnings are listed below and should be read carefully before operating the product.

Section 4 gives information about how to unpack and install the product correctly.

Section 5 gives operating information for the equipment. Product technical specifications

and tips are provided in sections 6 and 7. The warranty for this product is for THREE

YEARS and should be registered by completing the on-line registration form which can

be found at www.grantinstruments.com. Full details of warranty conditions can be found

in section 8 of this manual

If you have any questions regarding the operation of the equipment, please contact your

local distributor or Grant instruments who will be able to assist you with your enquiry.

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3.0 Safety information

3.1 Safety compliance

The equipment meets the requirements of international safety standard IEC 61010:

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory

use.

3.2 Safety symbols

The symbols below are marked on the equipment and throughout this manual to indicate:

Warning: Surface(s) and heat transfer liquid may be hot during and after

use.

Read these instructions before installation or use of the ecocool 100R (the

equipment)

Warning, hazard: read these instructions before proceeding to ensure you

understand the nature of the hazard.

Warning: equipment contains a flammable refrigerant.

3.3 Safety warnings

Use only as specified by the operating instructions: if the equipment is used

in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by

the equipment may be impaired.

This equipment is only for indoor use by a professional user.

Use only water, water-glycol, or silicone oil with this equipment (see section

4.7 for more details). Do not inhale the vapours given off as they may be

toxic. Liquids should be safely discarded and replaced.

Make sure the correct fluid type has been selected in the heating circulator

and ensure that the fluid is only used within its specified temperature range.

Do not use the equipment with any sample material that could cause a fire or

any other kind of hazard.

Do not use the equipment in an area where there are aggressive or

explosive chemical mixtures.

It is the user organisation’s responsibility to carry out appropriate

decontamination if hazardous material is spilt on or inside the equipment.

Before moving, disconnect from the mains power supply.

If a warning message or warning light appears on the heating circulator

display, do not touch the liquid or the tank, they may be very hot.

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Do not touch surfaces which become hot during high temperature operation.

It is the user organisation’s responsibility to carry out a risk assessment

when operating this product within their own operating environment.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate

defrosting: either turn the equipment off or set it to ambient temperature and

wait until all the ice has melted.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

4.0 Operating instructions

4.1 Unpacking instructions

Standard equipment includes:

•ecocool100R refrigerated and heating bath circulator

•Ready to use 2 metre insulated hose kit

•2 additional hose clips

•Mains cord with plug

•Mains link-cord for heating circulator - 230V equipment only

•Communications lead

•Safety information sheet

The equipment weighs 24kg. Take necessary precautions when lifting.

Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or storage of the

equipment.

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4.2 Product description

4.2.1 Heating Circulator

Figure 1: Heating circulator front panel

Heating circulator indicators

There are two indicator lamps on the heating circulator:

•Heater on lamp (orange) marked

•Alarm lamp (red) marked

The alarm lamp will illuminate to indicate the following faults:

•Float switch has operated due to low liquid level

•Over temperature cut out has operated

•Temperature probe fault

The cause of the alarm will also be shown on the display.

The display normally shows the temperature of the liquid being controlled in °C

The S(et) button is used to select and store values whilst the F(unction) button is used to

access menu options and cancel functions.

The Control dial is used to change temperature values and other user settable

parameters.

Float switch

Display

Alarm lamp

Control dial

Heater on lamp

Pump outlet plate

Over-temperature dial

Select button

Function button

Heater coils

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Figure 2: Heating circulator rear panel

System Communications port

The system communications port provides communications between the heating

circulator and refrigerated bath. The communications cable should remain connected at

all times.

Only use the communications port cable supplied with the system. Do not connect any

other cables or equipment to this communication port

Mains Power cable inlet and switch

For connection to the mains power outlet on the refrigerated bath. Use the mains link

cord supplied with the system.

For 120V equipments there is a fixed mains cable with plug fitted for connection directly

to a mains power outlet.

System

communications port

Mains power inlet

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4.2.2 Refrigerated bath

Figure 3: Refrigerated bath front panel with condenser grille removed

Drain port and drain insert

To access the drain port, pull out the top of the front grille and lift away.

The drain port and insert allow convenient emptying of the refrigerated bath. To drain the

bath first remove the drain insert from the holder and connect a suitable length of hosing

to the drain insert. Place the non-connected end of tubing in a receptacle, suitable for

the liquid to be drained. Push the drain insert into the drain port and let the liquid drain.

To release the drain insert push up the grey button on the drain port and extract the drain

insert.

Liquid to be drained should not be below 10°C or above 50°C.

Although the drain has been designed for minimum leakage it is advisable to place an

absorbent cloth under the drain port to catch any drips.

Always replace the front grille after draining.

Power on/off switch

Push switch to power on and off the system

Drain port

Drain insert

Power on/off

switch

Tank lid

Condenser fins

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