ElectraCOOL LA 600 User’s Manual 600 Watt Liquid-to-Air Thermoelectric Chiller
ElectraCOOL LA600 User’s Manual November, 2005 Index 1. INTRODUCTION: - Symbols Used on the ElectraCOOL™ LA 600 Page 1 2. INCOMING INSPECTION: Page 1 3. PRODUCT HANDLING: Page 1 4. TECHNICAL DATA Page 2 Page 1 - Cooling Capacity Curve (Figure 1) - Flow Rate vs. Pressure Drop Curve (Figure 2) Page 3 Page 3 5. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION Page 4 6. PURGING THE FLUID SYSTEM Page 4 7. DIGITAL CONTROLLER Page 5 8. SERVICE GUIDE - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page 5 Page 6 9.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 1. USER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION: ElectraCOOL™ brand recirculating liquid chillers, are designed to provide liquid cooling, heating or temperature stabilization for a wide range of applications such as Medical Equipment, Laser/ Electro-Optics, Semiconductor, Laboratory, Aquariums and any other use that requires the efficient movement of heat to or from something greater than forced convection or other methods can provide.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 3. USER’S MANUAL PRODUCT HANDLING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR CHILLER BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL Read MSDS for the coolant used in your system and follow all safety precautions listed in the MSDS prior to connecting the LA600 with coolant tubing or opening the fill cap as this could result in contact with the coolant inside. Before operating your new Chiller be certain that: 1. 2. 3. 4. Unit is placed in the proper upright (vertical) position.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL ElectraCOOL L-A 600 Cooling Capacity Curve (Figure 1) ElectraCOOL L-A 600 Flow Rate vs. Pressure Drop Curve (Figure 2) Overall Dimensions : Height, inches / mm Width, inches / mm Depth, inches / mm Weight : 15.0 / 381 11.0 / 279 18.0 / 458 52.5 Lbs./23.8 Kg Standard Features: Programmable digital PID system controller Temperature control accuracy ± 0.10°C/ ± 0.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Efficient seal-less centrifugal magnetic drive pump (45,000 hours MTBF) with brushless DC motor Quiet high performance fans 52 dBA Optional features include: PID with RS232/RS485 communications port Heating option to a:500 or b:600 Watts (stainless element not via TECs) Low fluid level indicator or dry contact closure Low Flow Alarm (light or sound) or Low Flow Alarm with specific set-point Temperature alarm (light or sound) Super Quiet Fan/s <45 dBA Class I, Type B equip
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL 8. If it is not possible to raise system, then lower and raise chiller as instructed above for the system. 9. Repeat this operation if there is any doubt that air still remains in the system. When purging is complete, check fluid level and fill reservoir to the top. 7. DIGITAL CONTROLLER A. The Factory Set Point (fluid outlet temperature) default is 5°C (41° F) or at the value requested by customer when ordering. 1.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Unit will not start, when power switch is turned ON, Controller’s display doesn’t light up. Unit runs for a period of time, and then shuts OFF. Controller display shuts OFF POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power supplied to the Unit Check unit is plugged in. Confirm power supply is correct for your line voltage. Line circuit breaker tripped due to overload 1.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Caution: It is Customer’s responsibility to advise Advanced Thermoelectric if the chiller needs to be set for 230V AC. The wrong voltage selection can cause permanent Chiller damage, and will void the Warranty. 9. WARRANTY Your satisfaction is important to us.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Advanced Thermoelectric or it’s authorized agents shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach or any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the extent prohibitive by applicable law, and implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. 10.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 11. USER’S MANUAL MSDS for Coolants: ETHYLENE GLYCOL MSDS Number: E5125 * * * * * Effective Date: 03/15/04 * * * * * Supercedes: 11/02/01 ETHYLENE GLYCOL 1. Product Identification Synonyms: 1,2-Ethanediol; glycol; 1,2-Dihydroxyethane; Ethylene Alcohol; Ethulene Dihydrate CAS No.: 107-21-1 Molecular Weight: 62.07 Chemical Formula: CH2OHCH2OH Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 5387, 5845, 9140, 9298, 9300, 9346, 9356, L715 Mallinckrodt: 5001, 5037 2.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------Inhalation: Vapor inhalation is generally not a problem unless heated or misted. Exposure to vapors over an extended time period has caused throat irritation and headache. May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Containers may explode when involved in a fire. Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water or foam may cause frothing. Water spray may be used to extinguish surrounding fire and cool exposed containers. Water spray will also reduce fume and irritant gases.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Clear oily liquid. Odor: Odorless. Solubility: Miscible in water. Specific Gravity: 1.1 @20C/4C pH: No information found. % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 100 Boiling Point: 197.6C (388F) Melting Point: -13C (9F) Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.14 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.06 @ 20C (68F) Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL 12. Ecological Information Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into water, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into the water, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. 16. Other Information NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL REAGENT ALCOHOL MSDS Number: A2028 * * * * * Effective Date: 05/07/03 * * * * * Supercedes: 01/14/02 REAGENT ALCOHOL 1. Product Identification Synonyms: Doubly denatured ethanol; modified 3A alcohol; alcohol, anhydrous CAS No.: Not applicable to mixtures. Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures. Chemical Formula: Mixture [CH3CH2OH, CH3OH, CH3CHOHCH3] Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 2986, 9229, 9400, 9401, 9404, A478 Mallinckrodt: 5911, 6183, 7006, 7019 2.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL CLASS B EXTINGUISHER Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------Inhalation: Exposure may cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposures to high concentrations may cause drowsiness, loss of appetite and inability to concentrate.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL 6. Accidental Release Measures Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL No information found. % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 100 Boiling Point: 78C (172F) (ethanol) Melting Point: -114C (-173F) (ethanol) Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.6 (ethanol) Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 40 @ 19C (66F) (ethanol) Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): ca. 1.4 (CCl4=1) (ethanol) 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL material is expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by dry and wet deposition. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days. Environmental Toxicity: This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l. 13.
ElectraCOOL™ LA600 USER’S MANUAL Ingredient CERCLA 261.
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