Taylor-Wharton LABS Series - Manual (Page 3)

LABS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID NITROGEN ........................................... 3
Extreme Cold - Cover Eyes and Exposed Skin ........................................................3
Keep Equipment Area Well Ventilated ...................................................................3
Liquid Nitrogen System ..........................................................................................3
Dispose of Waste Liquid Nitrogen Safely ...............................................................3
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................ 4
LABS Cryostorage Specifications ............................................................................5
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 6
Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................6
Freight Damage Procedures ..................................................................................6
Repackaging for Shipment .....................................................................................6
Liquid Nitrogen Supply Connection .......................................................................7
Electrical ................................................................................................................7
Power Supply Connection .....................................................................................7
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 7
Initial Fill ................................................................................................................8
Operating Parameters ...........................................................................................8
Liquid Phase Storage ..............................................................................................8
Thermocouple Positioning ......................................................................................8
Adding an Inventory Control System .....................................................................8
Inventory Control System Layouts (LABS Cryostorage System) ...............................9
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 13
Strainer Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................13
Defrosting Your LABS Cryostorage System ...........................................................13
Cleaning Your Taylor-Wharton Cryostorage System ............................................13
Normal Evaporation Rate (NER) Test ....................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 14
Symptoms .............................................................................................................14
REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................ 14
FREEZER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY LOG .............................. 15
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