Section 1 - Receiving
1.1 Preliminary Inspection
This item was thoroughly inspected and carefully packed
prior to shipment and all necessary precautions were taken to
ensure safe arrival. Immediately upon receipt, before the unit is
moved from the receiving area, carefully examine the shipment
for loss or damage. Unpack the shipment and inspect both inte-
rior and exterior for any in-transit damage.
1.2 Visible Loss or Damage
If any loss or damage is discovered, note any discrepancies
on the delivery receipt and call the delivering carrier and
request that their representative perform an inspection. Do not
discard any of the packing material and do not move the ship-
ment from the receiving area.
1.3 Responsibility for Shipping Damage
For products shipped F.O.B. Marietta, Ohio, the responsi-
bility of Thermo Forma ends when the merchandise is loaded
onto the carrier’s vehicle.
On F.O.B. Destination shipments, Thermo Forma’s and the
carrier’s responsibility ends when your Receiving Department
personnel sign a free and clear delivery receipt.
Whenever possible, Thermo Forma will assist in settling
claims for loss or in-transit damage.
Section 2 - Installation and Start-Up
2.1 Introduction
Models 8097 (120V, 60Hz) and 8103 (220V, 50Hz) are
Thermo Forma Plasma Freezers with built-in, over/under tem-
perature alarm systems and 7-day chart recorders as required by
regulatory agencies for plasma storage. The freezer operates at -
30°C (-22°F).
The freezers feature solid stainless steel drawers, which
roll out for easy access. Optional stainless steel dividers are
available for inventory arrangement.
2.2 Locating the Cabinet
Locate the freezer on a level surface in an area of 22°C to
24°C ambient temperature fluctuation. The ambient temperature
near the refrigeration compartment should not exceed 32°C.
Allow two to three inches between the back of the cabinet and
any walls or partitions and at least eight inches of clearance
above the cabinet.
2.3 Filling the Probe Bottles
The probe bottles should be filled with a liquid solution to
simulate an actual product load. An acceptable liquid would be
propanol, or a 50/50 solution of water and ethylene glycol (anti-
freeze). When placing the probes in the bottles, be sure they are
not touching the bottom of the bottles. The tip of the probes
should be as near as possible to the center of the bottles.
Securely replace the caps on the bottles once the probes are
properly installed.
2.4 Preparing the Performance Monitor/Alarm
The Performance Monitor/Alarm (Figure 2-1) is a standard
feature on Plasma Freezers. Operating procedures for the moni-
tor are located in Section 3 of this manual.
a. Installing the Back-up Battery
To assure continued monitoring during a power outage or if
the freezer is intentionally unplugged, a back-up battery is on
the printed circuit board (Thermo Forma P/N 400116). Refer to
Figure 2-3.
Note: The battery is shipped in the Performance/Monitor.
Install it before connecting the freezer to the A/C power supply.
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