Helmer i.series User manual
HELMER SCIENTIFIC
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ISO 13485:2003 CERTIFIED
Undercounter Refrigerator Operation Manual
i.Series®and Horizon Series™
Model Group i.Series Horizon Series
Blood Bank iB105 (Version A) HB105 (Version A)
Laboratory/Pharmacy iLR105 (Version A) HLR105 (Version A)
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Document History
Revision Date CO Supersession Revision Description
D16 JAN 2014* 8580 Supersedes A,
B, C Revised layout for ease of navigation and locating information.
* Date submitted for Change Order review. Actual release date may vary.
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Contents
Section I: General Information ........................................4
1 About this Manual .......................................................... 4
1.1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Model References ......................................................................4
1.3 Copyright and Trademark ................................................................4
2 Safety .................................................................... 4
2.1 SafetyDenitions ......................................................................4
2.2 Product Labels ........................................................................4
2.3 Avoiding Injury.........................................................................5
3 General Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Intended Use..........................................................................5
3.2 General Use ..........................................................................5
3.3 Initial Loading .........................................................................5
4 Specications.............................................................. 6
4.1 Stacked Undercounter Units ..............................................................7
5 Compliance................................................................ 8
5.1 Regulatory Compliance..................................................................8
5.2 WEEE Compliance .....................................................................8
6 Installation ................................................................ 8
6.1 Location Requirements ..................................................................8
6.2 Install AC Power Cord ...................................................................8
6.3 Placement ............................................................................9
6.4 Temperature Probes ....................................................................9
6.5 Temperature Chart Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.5.1 Install and Change Chart Paper ....................................................10
7 Maintenance Schedule ..................................................... 11
Section II: i.Series®Models..........................................12
8 Operation ................................................................ 12
8.1 Initial Start Up ........................................................................12
8.2 Normal Operation .....................................................................12
8.3 Change Temperature Setpoint ...........................................................13
8.4 Set Alarm Parameters ..................................................................14
8.5 Active Alarms.........................................................................14
8.6 Mute and Disable Active Alarms ..........................................................14
8.7 Light Operation .......................................................................14
9 i.Center Screen Reference .................................................. 15
10 Components .............................................................. 17
10.1 Front and Base .......................................................................17
10.2 Chamber ............................................................................18
10.3 Rear................................................................................19
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Section III: Horizon Series™ Models ..................................20
11 Operation ................................................................ 20
11.1 Initial Start Up ........................................................................20
11.2 Temperature Setpoints .................................................................20
11.2.1 Change Setpoint................................................................20
11.2.2 Monitor Offset..................................................................21
11.2.3 Control Sensor Offset............................................................21
11.2.4 Hysteresis.....................................................................21
11.2.5 Change a Temperature Alarm Setpoint ..............................................21
11.3 Active Alarms.........................................................................22
11.4 Mute and Disable Audible Alarms .........................................................22
11.5 Light Operation (Optional)...............................................................22
12 Components .............................................................. 23
12.1 Front and Base .......................................................................23
12.2 Chamber ............................................................................24
12.3 Rear................................................................................25
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General Information
Section I: General Information
1 About this Manual
1.1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by end users of the refrigerator and authorized service technicians.
1.2 Model References
Generic references are used throughout this manual to group models that contain similar features. For
example, “105 models” refers to all models of that size (iB105, HB105, iLR105, HLR105). This manual
coversallundercounterrefrigerators,whichmaybeidentiedsingly,bytheirsize,orbytheirrespective
“Series.”
1.3 Copyright and Trademark
Helmer®, i.Series®, i.Center®, Horizon Series™, and Rel.i™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Helmer, Inc. in the United States of America. Copyright © 2014 Helmer, Inc. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Helmer,Inc.,doingbusinessas(DBA)HelmerScienticandHelmer.
2 Safety
Includes general safety information for refrigerator operation.
2.1 SafetyDenitions
The following general safety alerts appear with all safety statements within this manual. Read and abide
by the safety statement that accompanies the safety alert symbol.
WARNING The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.
CAUTION The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, could result in damage to the product or stored inventory.
2.2 Product Labels
Caution: Risk of damage
to equipment or danger to
operator
Caution: Unlock all casters
Caution: Hot surface Earth / ground terminal
Caution: Shock/electrical
hazard
Protective earth / ground
terminal
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2.3 Avoiding Injury
► Review safety instructions before installing, using, or maintaining the equipment.
► Before moving unit, ensure door is closed and casters (if installed) are unlocked and free of debris.
► Before moving unit, disconnect the AC power cord and secure the cord.
► Never physically restrict any moving component.
► Avoid removing electrical service panels and access panels unless so instructed.
► Keep hands away from pinch points when closing the door.
► Avoid sharp edges when working inside the electrical compartment and refrigeration compartment.
► Ensure biological materials are stored at recommended temperatures determined by standards,
literature, or good laboratory practices.
► Proceed with caution when adding and removing samples from the refrigerator.
► Use supplied power cord only.
► UsingtheequipmentinamannernotspeciedbyHelmerScienticmayimpairtheprotection
provided by the equipment.
► Decontaminatepartspriortosendingforserviceorrepair.ContactHelmerScienticoryour
distributor for decontamination instructions and a Return Authorization Number.
► Ensure biological materials are stored safely, in accordance with all applicable organizational,
regulatory, and legal requirements.
► Therefrigeratorisnotconsideredtobeastoragecabinetforammableorhazardousmaterials.
3 General Recommendations
3.1 Intended Use
Helmerrefrigeratorsareintendedforthestorageofbloodproductsandothermedicalandscienticproducts.
3.2 General Use
Allow refrigerator to come to room temperature before switching power on.
NOTE During initial startup, high temperature alarm may sound while refrigerator reaches
operating temperature.
3.3 Initial Loading
Allow the refrigerator to reach room temperature before powering on. Allow chamber temperature to
stabilize at the setpoint before storing product.
NOTE Donotoverloadtopdrawer,basket,orshelfsuchthatairowfromtheunitcooleris
obstructed.
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4 Specications
iB105 iLR105 HB105 HLR105
Exterior Dimensions (1)
Height (2,3) 33.5” (851 mm)
Width 24” (610 mm)
Depth 28.5” (724 mm)
Physical
Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) 188 lbs (86 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 188 lbs (86 kg)
Interior Volume 5 ft³ / 142 L
Refrigeration System
Refrigerant R-134A (non-CFC)
Compressor 0.25 HP, air-cooled
Initial Charge 9.5 oz. (269 g)
Operational
Default Set Point 4 °C (39 °F)
Temperature Control Range 2 °C to 10 °C (36 °F to 50 °F)
Cabinet
Insulation High-density, non-CFC foam
Wall Thickness 2” (51 mm)
Door Thickness 2” (51 mm)
External Material Galvannealedsteelwithbacteria-resistantpowder-coatednish
Internal Material Galvannealedsteelwithbacteria-resistantpowder-coatednish
InteriorConguration(4) 2 drawers 2 shelves 2 drawers 2 shelves
Drawer, Shelf, or Basket Load 100 lbs (46 kg)
External Port 1, standard (top-left corner, rear of cabinet)
Temperature Chart Recorder (5) Standard Optional Standard Optional
Electrical
Input Voltage and Frequency 115 V; 230 V (50 Hz); 230 V (60 Hz)
Voltage Tolerance ±10%
Circuit Breakers 6 A (quantity 2, standard on 230 V models)
Power Consumption 5.0 A (115 V); 4.0 A (230 V, 50 Hz); 3.25 A (230 V, 60 Hz)
Power Source Grounded outlet, meeting national electric code (NEC) and local electrical requirements
Control and Monitoring
Interface Monitoring and display system; separate
temperature control system Temperature control and display system
Alarms
High, low, and condenser temperature;
door open; AC power failure; low battery;
no battery; probe failure; change chart paper
High and low temperature; door open;
AC power failure; probe failure
Remote Alarm Interface Dry contacts (standard)
Remote Alarm Capacity 0.5 A at 125 V (AC); 1 A at 250 V (DC) 10 A at 250 V (AC); 10 A at 125 V (AC);
5 A at 100 V (DC)
Environmental
Operating Standards
► Indooruseonly
► Altitude(maximum):2000m
► Ambienttemperaturerange:15°Cto32°C
► Relativehumidity(maximumforambienttemperature):80%fortemperaturesupto
31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C
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(1) Includes features that protrude from the cabinet.
(2) With casters, height is approximately 35.5” (915 mm).
(3) With leveling feet fully engaged (minimum height), height is approximately 34” (864 mm). Maximum
height leveling feet may add is approximately 2” (51 mm).
(4) Bloodbankmodels(iBandHB)featuredrawersasthestandardstorageconguration.Laboratory/
pharmacymodels(iLRandHLR)featureshelvesasthestandardstorageconguration.Any
combination of drawers, shelves, or baskets may be installed.
(5) 4” (102 mm), 7-day inkless, pressure-sensitive chart paper, backup battery.
CAUTION ► The interface on the remote alarm monitoring system is intended for connection to
the end user’s central alarm system(s) that uses normally-open or normally-closed
dry contacts.
► If an external power supply exceeding 30 V (RMS) or 60 V (DC) is connected to the
remote alarm monitoring system’s circuit, the remote alarm will not function properly;
may be damaged; or may result in injury to the user.
NOTE In the event of a power failure, the power failure alarm condition is transmitted through
the remote alarm contacts.
4.1 Stacked Undercounter Units
WARNING ► Forastackedconguration,bothunitsmusthavelevelingfeetinstalled.
► The back brace bars and front stabilizing brackets must be installed.
► When stacking a refrigerator and freezer (104 and/or 105 models), place the heavier
unit on the bottom.
► Do not open multiple, loaded drawers or baskets at the same time.
Call Helmer or your distributor for more information on the stacking kit, and for methods to secure both
unitstothewalland/ortheoor.
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5 Compliance
5.1 Regulatory Compliance
This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning
Medical Devices, as amended by 2007/47/EC.
0086
Sound level is less than 70 dB(A).
EC REP Emergo Europe
Molenstraat 15
2513 BH
The Hague, Netherlands
5.2 WEEE Compliance
The WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) symbol (right) indicates
compliance with European Union Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC and
applicable provisions. The directive sets requirements for the labeling and
disposal of certain products in affected countries.
When disposing of this product in countries affected by this directive:
► Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
► Collect this product separately.
► Use the collection and return systems available locally.
For more information on the return, recovery, or recycling of this product, contact your local distributor.
6 Installation
6.1 Location Requirements
► Has a grounded outlet meeting national electric code (NEC) and local electrical requirements.
► Is clear of direct sunlight, high temperature sources, heating vents, and air conditioning vents.
► Has a minimum of 3” (76 mm) of space behind the refrigerator for clearance and feature access.
► Meetsthelimitsspeciedforambienttemperatureandrelativehumidity.
6.2 Install AC Power Cord
WARNING Use supplied power cord only.
Install the power cord:
1 Insert the power cord into the receptacle on rear of the cabinet.
2 Install the power cord retainer to prevent accidental disconnection.
Power cord retainer (for refrigerators with casters installed).
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6.3 Placement
WARNING To prevent tipping, ensure the casters (if installed) are unlocked and the door is closed
before moving the refrigerator.
1 Ensure door is closed and casters (if installed) are unlocked.
2 Move refrigerator into place. Lock casters if installed.
3 Ensure refrigerator is level.
NOTE Helmer recommends the use of leveling feet (unless casters are installed).
6.4 Temperature Probes
For each probe bottle, use:
► Approximately 4 oz. (120 mL) of product simulation solution (10:1 ratio of water to glycerin).
6.5 Temperature Chart Recorder
A B F
C
D
E
Chart recorder with paper and battery installed.
Label Description Function
A Left and right buttons Adjust settings and stylus position
B LED Indicates status of chart recorder in operating mode, or selected
temperature range in paper change mode
C Chart change button Adjust position of stylus when changing chart paper, or run a test pattern
D Stylus Mark temperature line on paper
E Reset button Restart chart recorder
F Backup battery Provides power during AC power failure. Connect prior to use.
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