Forma Series II 3110 Water-Jacketed co2 Incubators User Manual

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.  
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Run is the default mode that the incubator will normally be in during
operation. 
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Set is used to enter system setpoints for incubator operation. 
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Cal is used to calibrate various system parameters to the customer’s
satisfaction. 
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Config is the system configuration mode that allows for custom setup
of various options. 
Scroll for Parameters Arrow Keys: Steps the operator through the parame-
ters of SET, CAL and CONFIG Modes. The right arrow goes to the
next parameter, the left arrow returns to the previous parameter. 
Up Arrow: Increases or toggles the parameter value that has been selected
in the SET, CAL, and CONFIG Modes. 
Enter: Must press Enter key to save to memory all changed values.
Down Arrow: Decreases or toggles the parameter values that have been
selected in the SET, CAL and CONFIG Modes.
Silence Key: Press to silence the audible alarm.  See Section 4 for alarm
ringback times. 
Message Center: Displays the system status (Mode) at all times. Displays
CLASS 100 or SYSTEM OK during normal operation, or alarm mes-
sages if the system detects an alarm condition. See Section 4, Alarms.
The display message CLASS 100 is a timing mechanism indicating that,
under normal operating conditions with the HEPA filter installed, the
air inside the chamber meets the Class 100 air cleanliness standard for
particulates of 0.5 micron size or larger per cubic foot of air.  (For fur-
ther information on the Class 100 classification of air quality, see
Appendix A.)
Upper and Lower Displays: These 7-segment displays vary depending
upon the options present and the configuration chosen. The upper dis-
play can display temp or RH, or toggle between them. The bottom dis-
play can display CO
2
or O
2
, or toggle between them. See Section 3,
Configuration.   
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RUN
SETPOINT
CALIBRATION
CONFIGURATION
Default Mode Temperature
Temp Offset
Audible
Overtemp
CO2 Cal
New HEPA timer
CO2
IR CO2 Span
Replace HEPA reminder
O2
O2 Cal at 20.7%
Access Code
O2 Offset
Temp Lo Alarm
RH Offset
Temp Hi Alarm
Temp Relay
CO2 Lo Alarm
CO2 Hi Alarm
CO2 Relay
CO2 Z & S #'s
RH Lo Alarm
RH Relay
O2 Lo Alarm
O2 Hi Alarm
O2 Relay
Display 1 Setup
Display 2 Setup
Gas Guard Setup
RS485 Address
Base Unit Displays
Option Displays
1. Locate the unit on a firm, level surface capable of supporting the unit’s
operational weight of 365 lbs. (166kg).
2. Locate away from doors and windows and heating and air conditioning
ducts.
3. Maintain a three inch clearance behind the unit for electrical and gas
hook-up. In addition, a three inch ventilation clearance is needed on
each side.
4. If desired, refer to attachment and center-of-gravity information in
Section 7.
Installing the Unit

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Warning If the units have been in service,  disconnect the power cord
connector and drain the water jacket of the  designated top unit before
stacking. 
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Note Stacking brackets (shown at right)
stacking bolts, washers, and bolts for stacking
are included with each unit. 
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Figure 1-3. Stacking brackets
1. Designate one incubator to be the top unit and the other as the
bottom unit. Remove the base cover plate from the top unit using the
finger holes in the base or using a slotted screwdriver (Figure 1-4)
2. Note the two slots in the base of the incubator which accommodate
the stacking bolts. Refer to Figure 1-5.
3. Remove the two plastic plugs from the bolt holes in the exterior top of
the bottom unit. Install the 1/2” long 5/16-18  stacking bolts and
washers into the bolt holes - do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Refer to Figure 1-6.
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Stacking the Incubators
Figure 1-4. Remove Base Cover Plate
Figure 1-5. Stacking Bolt Slots
Figure 1-6. Bolt Holes

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4. Unscrew and remove the leveling feet from the top unit and lift it onto
the bottom unit, off-setting the base of the top unit approximately 2-3
inches behind the stacking bolts and washers.
Warning This incubator weighs 265 lbs (120kg) before  filling. Have
sufficient personnel to lift it. 
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5. Align the sides of the top unit and bottom unit and slide the top unit
forward until the slots in the base of the top unit align with the 5/16”-
18 stacking bolts in the exterior top of the bottom unit (Figure 1-7).
6. Remove and save the two screws from the back of the control panel on
the bottom unit as identified in Figure 1-8.
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Figure 1-8. Two Screws From Control Panel Back
Figure 1-7. Align Slots and Bolts

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