Manual

Introduction
Congratulations on the choice of another quality product. Labec products are manufactured, tested and calibrated to               
meetpublishedstandardspecificationsunderourstrictqualityassuranceguidelines.
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This Instruction Manual is for the guidance of operators of Labec Fridges and Freezers and should be read before the                   
fridge/freezerisconnectedtotheelectricitysupply.
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It is hoped that this manual will supply all the information that the customer should require for satisfactory operation of                   
this product. If, however, there are any questions that remain unanswered then the customer should contact our Service                 
Department.
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Unpacking
Remove all packing and protective wrapping from both interior and exterior of the fridge/freezer. Check the fridge/freezer                
for any possible transit damage. Ensure all ordered accessories are present. If any physical damage or shortages are                 
evident, do not discard the packaging material until the fridge/freezer is inspected by the distributor, agent or                
manufacturer.
NOTE:Allclaimsforshortageordamagemustbemadewithinfourteendays(14)fromdelivery.
Subject to our standard published conditions of sale, we have reasonable grounds to believe that we have ensured, so far                   
as is reasonably practical, that the products listed in our catalogue and brochures have been designed and constructed                 
so as to be safe and without risk to health when properly installed and used in their environment by appropriate and                    
trainedpersonnel,andwhereapplicable,inaccordancewithourpublishedinstructions.
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ElectricalInstallation
This equipment must be tagged and tested according to AS/NZS3760:2010 prior to use and thereafter on a                
regularbasisdependentupontheenvironment.
Itispreferabletolocatethefridge/freezerclosetoapowerpointandrecommendedthatdoubleadaptorsarenotused.
Checkthetotalwattageifconnectingtomultipointoutlets.Checktheratingplateforpowerrequirements.Installationis
tobecarriedoutbyaqualifiedelectricianinaccordancewiththepowerrequirementsoftheproductspecifications.The
unitmustbeEARTHED.
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DANGER:THISFRIDGE/FREEZERMUSTNOTBECONNECTEDTODIRECTCURRENTSUPPLY
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AlarmOutput(Iffitted)
Ifthefridge/freezerhasasafetyalarmcontrolleroutputfittedtheAUXalarmoutputconnectioncanbeconnectedtoan
externaldevicesuchasaphonediallerorsimilarorbuildingmaintenancesystemtoindicatetemperaturefluctuations.
Donotsetthealarmhysterisistooclosetothesettemperatureorthealarmwillactivatetoooften.AdjusttheATDtime
todelaythealarmforaperiodoftimetopreventalarminginsuchcasesasdooropenorloadingproduct.
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Operation
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1. Connectthechambertoanalternatingcurrentsupplyofvoltageasspecifiedontheratingplatemountedonthe
sideorrearofthechamber.Themaintemperaturecontrollerwillturnonautomatically.
2. Thetemperaturecontrollerwillswitchthefridge/freezeronandcontroltemperature. 
3. Setthealarmvaluesifrequired.
4. Setthetemperaturecontrollerattherequiredtemperatureusingtheupanddownarrowsonthekeypad.See
AppendixAformoredetails.
5. Finaladjustmentofthetemperaturecontrollermayberequiredafterthechamberhasreachedoperating
temperatureandthisshouldbecheckedwithasuitablethermometerlocatedinthechamber(Athermometeris
notsuppliedwiththechamber).
6. Theshelvescancarryaround20kilogramseach.
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1LaboratoryEquipmentPtyLtd–Fridges/FreezersInstructionManual2013Ver1.01