User Manual Model 3100 Series Forma Series II Water Jacket CO2 Incubator Operating and Maintenance Manual 7053110 Rev. 2 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty

Table 1. Single Chamber Models Model *T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor. IR is an infrared sensor. **All units are 50/60 Hz. Changed label on remote alarm artwork to note - pg 6-1 Added risk assessment information Thermo Scientific Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator

CAUTION Contains Parts and Assemblies Susceptible to Damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Important Read this operating manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s Warning All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties...

Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully. Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this symbol. Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury. Asphyxiation Hazard Warning. High concentrations of CO2 and N2 can displace oxygen and cause asphyxiation! Lifting Hazard Warning. The incubator weighs more than 200lbs (91kgs). Take adequate safety measures when moving this device. 4-Person Lift. The incubator weighs more than 200lbs (91kgs). It is...

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Warranty Notes Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service • Locate the model and serial numbers. A serial tag is located on the unit itself. • For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact Technical Services at 1-800-438-4851 or 1-740-373-4763 (USA and Canada). Outside the USA, contact your local distributor. Repairs NOT Covered Under Warranty • Calibration of control parameters. Nominal calibrations are performed at the factory; typically ±1°C for temperature, ±1% for gases, and ±5% for humidity. Our service personnel can...

Table of Contents Section 1 Thermo Scientific Installation and Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Name and Description of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Control Panel Keys, Displays & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Installing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Stacking the Incubators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Inner Door Open Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Sensor Fault Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Turning the Audible Alarm ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 New HEPA Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Spare Parts - 115V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Spare Parts - 230V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Spare Parts - IR or O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3 Spare Parts - Gas Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3 Spare...

Component Name and Description Figure 1-1. Water Jacket Incubator • Outer Door - Reversible to opposite swing (Section 5). Heated Inner Door - Keeps chamber interior dry. Reversible to opposite swing (Section 5). Chamber Gas Sample Port - Used for sampling chamber CO2 and optional O2 content, for calibration (Section 2). Main Power Switch Control Panel - Keypad, Displays and Indicators (Figure 1-2). Fill Port - Used for filling the water jacket. Water Jacket Vent - Allows air to escape from the water jacket during filling and normal expansion and contraction when the incubator heats or cools....

Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Control Panel Keys, Displays & Indicators Message Heat Center Indicator Model Up and Alarm Mode Temp Select Down Indicator Select Display Indicators Arrows Enter Switch Silence Gas Guard Tank Low Indicator Scroll for Parameters Keys Inject %CO2/O2 Indicator Display Figure 1-2. Control Panel • • Tank Low Indicator - Used with Gas Guard, lights when gas tank is low, if applicable. Mode Select Switch - Used to select Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System Configuration Modes. Message Center - Displays system status. Mode Select Indicators - Run, Set, Cal, and...

Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Control Panel Operation The Model 3100 Series water jacket incubator has four basic modes, which allow incubator setup. The modes are as follows: Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System Configuration. • Run is the default mode that the incubator will normally be in during operation. Set is used to enter system setpoints for incubator operation. Cal is used to calibrate various system parameters to the customer’s satisfaction. Config is the system configuration mode that allows for custom setup of various options. Scroll for Parameters Arrow Keys: Steps the operator...