LABCOLD
Freezers and Refrigerators
Models RLDF0105, RLDF0205, RLDF0505, RLDG0505, RLDF1005, RLDG1005 Users Instruction Manual
Users Instruction Manual
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LABCOLD PHARMACY REFRIGERATORS
USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE RELIABLE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
This Labcold product has been made with great care, tested thoroughly before being sent to you, and is expected to give good service over many years if looked after. The following information is provided for your guidance:
1. Acceptance: Immediately upon delivery to you the product packaging and the product itself should be inspected for any signs of damage. It was perfect when it left us and should still be so when you receive it. If this is not the case please contact the supplier from whom you ordered it within three days of delivery.
2. Positioning: Units should be positioned so as to allow adequate airflow around the refrigeration compartment. Once in its final position for use, the equipment must be left to stand for at least 2 hours before being switched on to prevent damage to the refrigeration system.
3. Stabilisation: Following the above resting period the equipment can be switched on and left for at least 24 hours to cool down and the temperature to stabilise. After this time the unit should be checked for correct operation. Only after this should the product be used for the storage of material.
4. Calibration: If desired, and following steps 1 to 3 above, the operating temperature inside the chamber (at the centre) may be checked against an independent thermometer of verified accuracy. Any adjustment necessary can then be made by reference to the appropriate section in this manual. All Labcold products have their operating temperatures factory set when being built but during transit, or when being operated in a different environment, small adjustments are sometimes necessary. Such adjustments are intended to be performed by the user and are not covered by the warranty.
5. Recalibration: For improved long term performance and security of contents the operation outlined in 4 above should be repeated at regular intervals. Labcold recommends once every six months.
6. Warranty: This Labcold product is warranted against manufacturing defect or malfunction for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery, or other time period as agreed in writing by the manufacturers. This warranty, valid within the United Kingdom only, covers all parts and all labour required to return the product to correct working order subject to the Standard Conditions of Sale provided it has been operated and cared for in accordance with this operators manual. If the product was purchased through a third party vendor, or outside the UK, then different terms may apply and reference should be made to the vendor from whom it was purchased.
7. Liability is limited to the extent of the Standard Conditions of Sale. Customers are advised that their rights to claim for damages lies with the vendor from whom the item was purchased. Labcold and its agents accept no further liability for the loss of customer’s stored samples, products or other contents, nor the direct or indirect economic or other consequences resulting from such loss. Customers are therefore advised to ensure that they establish suitable checking and monitoring protocols as appropriate to the importance and risk associated with the stored contents in order to mitigate any loss that may occur. Customers are further advised to ensure that they have a suitable contingency plan in place to safeguard their stored property in the event that the unit cannot be repaired in time to prevent its loss or spoilage.
8. Customers are advised to read this manual together with the vendor’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale to which this product, its use, delivery and installation, repair, and warranty are subject. A copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale may be obtained by contacting the vendor or viewing their catalogue or web site.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LABCOLD PHARMACY REFRIGERATOR This Labcold Pharmacy refrigerator is intended for the storage of temperature sensitive medicines and vaccines in accordance with the recommendations of the UK Department of Health “Green Book” at temperatures in the range 2oC and 8oC. General notes: This product is NOT SPARKFREE so not suitable for storage of potentially flammable materials This model does not have the facilities for the storage of frozen items. THIS REFRIGERATOR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE STORAGE OF BLOOD
BEFORE CONNECTION Please check the outside of the unit for any transit damage. We are careful with packing and with delivery teams, any damage must be reported to your supplier within 3 days of delivery.
POSITIONING: When using the refrigerator please consider the following: ENSURE THE REFRIGERATOR IS LEVEL PIPEWORK AT THE BACK OR THE SIDE WALLS GET WARM DURING USE This is quite normal and necessary for correct operation and the more ventilation available in these areas, the more effective the refrigeration will be. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO AN EXTERNAL HEAT SOURCE (HEAT FROM SUNLIGHT, RADIATOR, NEAR AN OVEN, ETC). Some noise can be expected from the refrigeration compressor and the associated pipework. The sound of liquid in the system is perfectly normal.
SAFETY NOTES: This product is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. A qualified electrician should carry out any electrical work required to install this refrigerator. An authorised Service Engineer should service this product, and only genuine spare parts should be used. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the refrigerator does not stand on the electrical supply cable. The refrigeration system is Ammonia free and does not contain any CFC`s. There are working parts in this product, which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation, as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible contents loss. Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off the refrigerator and unplug it. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the refrigerator. Refrigerators may be heavy. Care should be taken when moving. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the refrigerator yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre (for advice see page 7)
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PRODUCT ORIENTATION Door Lock
Temperature display and controller
Door Switch (Controls light or fan dependent on model)
Air Circulating Fan
Recessed door handle
Retractable Drawers (optional) Internal Light (larger models)
Adjustable Feet
Door Gasket (removable)
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR To start the refrigerator, connect the mains plug to an active 240V, 13 Amp socket outlet. The evaporator (on the inner wall of the cabinet) should show signs of cooling after about 15 minutes. The refrigerator needs about 1 hour at normal ambient temperature to reach 5°C in the storage compartment, however you should allow 24 hours operation before any adjustments to the temperature, or loading. After stocking for the first time, following delivery, or a period of disuse, the maximum/minimum temperature record must be reset. Please refer to the appropriate following section.
ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A digital thermostat controls the refrigerator temperature, which can be adjusted if necessary using the temperature display located on the front of the refrigerator (see image above). The digital display shows whole degrees Celcius. Thus an indication of 04 is 4oC Each button has two modes depending on the length of time it is pressed. A short, sharp press (1 second or less) will provide the first mode. This is described as “short press” in the following text. A longer press (more than 3 seconds) will allow the second mode to be used. This is described as “ long press” in the instructions. The operating temperature will have been pre-set to 4 or 5oC (dependant on model and operating characteristics) during manufacture and should not normally require alteration. This is in accordance with The UK Department of Health Green Book: Chapter 3, Storage of Vaccines. However should the temperature setting require alteration this can be performed simply by following the steps below before the loading with any products or samples. TEMPERATURE ALTERATION Press and hold (long press) the
button until the display flashes. Release and short press
button to raise the temperature by 1°C increments for each short press. The the numbers will increase to 8 and then will restart at 2. Once the desired temperature is reached release the stops flashing.
button and leave until the display
Settings of 4 to 5 should be adequate in normal climatic conditions and general dispensary locations. Always make small adjustments each time so that the effect of any change can be checked after leaving the refrigerator operating for a period of at least ½ hour to settle down again. Prolonged use of the coldest setting may freeze some contents of the compartment and may affect the correct operation of the automatic defrost function. Factors such as location, room temperature, and frequency of door opening will affect your refrigerators automatic defrost function and a manual defrost may be required. During hot weather if the location or room temperature exceeds 29oC the cooling system can be expected to run more frequently.
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ALARM STATE When the refrigerator rises above the high alarm set point (normally 8ºC) the unit will alarm audibly and the display will flash between HI and the internal temperature.
When the refrigerator drops in temperature to below the low alarm set point (normally 2ºC) the unit will alarm audibly and the display will flash between Lo and the internal temperature.
To mute the alarm, and acknowledge that you have heard the unit alarm, simply short press button once. To minimise nuisance alarms there is a short delay period after the the alarm threshold is reached before the alarm sounds. MAXIMUM OR MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDING The refrigerator has the capability to store and display the maximum and minimum temperatures measured in the chamber. This record is held for all temperatures experienced since the last reset. So the first time you use this facility it will display a very high temperature as this will be the chamber temperature when the product was first switched on. A reset should always be performed, without noting the results, once the refrigerator is first down to the correct operating temperature. To view the maximum and minimum temperature that the refrigerator chamber has experienced since the last reset, a simply short press of the button once. The display will show HI and then display the maximum temperature that has been reached. It will then show LO and display the minimum temperature before returning to normal operating display. Note:- The Hi/Lo readings will include all temperatures recorded since the last reset, including any door openings. During normal operation, without door openings, the temperature can be expected to vary approximately 2ºC either side of the set point. RESET MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM MEMORIES To reset the temperatures held in the memory simply press and hold (long press) the button. Once the memory has reset the display will flash and the button can be released. The flashing display will continue for a few seconds after releasing. This operation should be performed once the temperature has stabilised following start up or prolonged door openings. Note: Resetting the memory will result initially in the current temperature being displayed in the MAX or MIN memory display. Thus if reset is performed while the temperature is outside the correct operating range, e.g. following extended door opening, then this temperature will be stored. During normal operation the temperature displayed is the set point and so the temperature recorded, the actual temperature, may not correspond exactly.
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DOOR AND LOCK Door opening is by pulling the handle located on the side of the door. A light touch on the door should be sufficient for it to close firmly. The magnetic door gasket around the door liner provides an effective seal when the door is closed. This unit is supplied with a lock and two keys. To lock and unlock, push key in gently and a light twist of 90 degrees will be satisfactory. If it seems stiff, remove the key and try again. The key can be removed in both the locked and unlocked positions. When the refrigerator is in the locked state it may still be possible for the door to be opened a fraction but not sufficiently for the security of the contents to be compromised. THE KEYS SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN THE LOCK WHEN NOT IN USE as they protrude from the unit, and could be a safety hazard, and if knocked could cause damage to the door and lock. The warranty will not cover this type of failure. LABCOLD DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF KEYS. WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO SUPPLY A COMPLETE LOCK AND KEY REPLACEMENT HOWEVER THERE MAY BE A CHARGE FOR THIS.
CLEANING The refrigerator should be cleaned thoroughly at regular intervals. The refrigerator interior, shelves and door should all be washed separately with a warm solution of detergent. Use a cloth rinsed in warm water only to wipe over, and finally dry with a clean cloth. Do not wash any plastic parts in water that is more than hand warm, and do not expose them to dry heat. The exterior of the refrigerator requires regular wiping with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS OR ABRASIVE CLEANING MATERIALS ON ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
DEFROSTING This product, when used normally and in accordance with this manual, will defrost completely automatically as part of its standard operating cycle during which the compressor motor should stop periodically. The water developed during defrost is led to the condensate tray and will evaporates automatically. Any excess moisture that collects other than in the condensate tray may need to be removed with an absorbent towel or similar. Should you observe excessive ice formation to the rear of the refrigerator which does not disappear following an extended period without door openings (e.g. overnight) a manual defrost might be necessary. This may occasionally occur during periods of high climatic humidity but may also be due to excessively frequent or extended door openings, moist items being placed in the chamber, or too low an operating temperature. A significant build up of ice may impair the performance of the product and a manual defrost should be performed as follows. To manually defrost remove the contents to another refrigerator, and turn the refrigerator off at the mains socket. If the ice build up is significant the resultant water produced may overflow the condensate tray and appear beneath the refrigerator. Towels or similar may be necessary to ensure no damage occurs to the surroundings. Once all the ice has melted and the resultant water has been mopped up or evaporated, the refrigerator can be restarted. If the ice build up was as a result of an incorrect operating temperature please readjust as indicated in the relevant previous section. WARNING! Ice must not be removed with a sharp instrument.
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TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE Should you be concerned that your Labcold product is not operating correctly please try the following before calling for a Service Engineer, which could be unnecessary and expensive: 1) Make sure the mains cable from the refrigerator is correctly connected to the power point. 2) Check that the mains switch is 'ON' and that there is mains power to the socket. 3) Check the fuse within the mains plug (where appropriate) is intact. 4) See that the thermostat is correctly set. (Please refer to section: Adjustment of Operating Temperature) 5) Ensure that your refrigerator has suitable space for air circulation around it, particularly to the rear. Pull forward from wall if necessary (this often proves to be the solution to inadequate performance) 6) Check that ventilation grille(s) are not obstructed and remove any items placed on the top of the unit. 7) Defrost manually if a significant build up of ice appears. 8) Ensure refrigerator door closes securely and check gasket is sealing correctly all around. 9) Consider the factors that affect the safe storage of refrigerated items such as door opening, defrosting, thermostat setting and your medicine manufacturer’s storage recommendations.
USEFUL HINTS If your refrigerator is to be out of service for any length of time ensure that, The interior is carefully cleaned and dried The door is left open The plug is disconnected from the mains socket. Carry out cleaning of the product regularly. Check that any abnormal noises are not a result of objects in contact with your refrigerator and each other. Do not pack shelves too tightly or obstruct even distribution of cold air. Do not place your refrigerator in too hot or too cold a location. The minimum ambient temperature is 16ºC and the maximum temperature is 32ºC. (class N)
In the event of a breakdown, or if you need further help or advice, call: Labcold Customer Support on 0870 300 1010 WEEE: Disposal at end of life. This equipment, when being disposed of in an EU Member State, is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE) and must be recycled and disposed of in accordance with EU directive 2002/96/EC as applied in local laws of that State at the time of disposal. As this item is designed for medical or scientific use, before presenting for collection and disposal it will be necessary for the user to provide documentary evidence of decontamination and/or that it is entirely safe to handle and dismantle outside of a controlled environment. Goods that cannot be so certified fall outside the scope of the Directive and remain the user's responsibility to dispose of. Labcold recognises the benefit to the environment of this legislation and is designing products to allow more recycling and less impact on landfill. Please contact your vendor or local Labcold distributor for further advice on disposal of this product at the end of its useful life.
LABCOLD, The Loddon Centre, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8FL, United Kingdom
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