Panasonic MDF-594C Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic MDF-594C Operating Instructions Manual

Ultra-low temperature freezer

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions
for future use.
See page 30 for all Model numbers.
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer
MDF-594C

Operating Instructions

MDF-594C
MDF-794C
MDF-594C
MDF-794C
Series

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-594C MDF-794C MDF-594C MDF-794C Series MDF-594C Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions for future use. See page 30 for all Model numbers.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION P. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 7 FREEZER COMPONENTS P. 8 Control panel P. 10 INSTALLATION SITE P. 11 INSTALLATION P. 12 START-UP OF UNIT P. 13 CHAMBER TEMPERATURE SETTING P. 14 REMOTE ALARM TERMINAL P.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Read this operating instructions carefully before using the appliance and follow the instructions for safety operation. Our company never guarantee any safety if the appliance is used for any objects other than intended use or used by any procedures other than those mentioned in this operating instructions. Keep this operating instructions in an adequate place to refer to it as necessary.
  • Page 4: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with this operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION Use a dedicated power source (a dedicated circuit with a breaker) as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A branched circuit may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating. Connect the power supply plug to the power source firmly after removing the dust on the plug. A dusty plug or improper insertion may cause a heat or ignition.
  • Page 8: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1): Indoor use; Altitude up to 2000 m; Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage;...
  • Page 9: Freezer Components

    FREEZER COMPONENTS MDF-594C...
  • Page 10 FREEZER COMPONENTS 1. Lock 2. Door: Hinged type. The door can be opened in any angle on the way to full open. 3. Magnetic door gasket: Seals the door and prevents leakage of cold air. 4. Backup cooling kit joint (rear side): It is positioned at rear of the unit. Serves to connect with the pipelines from the liquid CO cylinder.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    FREEZER COMPONENTS Control panel 1. Alarm buzzer stop key (BUZZER): To stop the alarm from sounding, press this key. Should a further abnormality occur, the buzzer will sound automatically. 2. Filter check lamp (FILTER CHECK): This lamp flashes and buzzer sounds when the condenser filter is clogged.
  • Page 12: Installation Site

    INSTALLATION SITE To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the following conditions: A location not subjected to direct sunlight Do not install the unit under direct sunlight. Installation in a location subjected to direct sunlight cannot obtain the intended performance.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Removing the packaging materials and tapes Remove all transportation packaging materials and tapes. Open the doors and ventilate the unit. If the outside panels are dirty, clean them with a diluted neutral dishwashing detergent. (Undiluted detergent can damage the plastic components. For the dilution, refer to the instruction of the detergent.) After the cleaning with the diluted detergent, always wipe it off with a wet cloth.
  • Page 14: Start-Up Of Unit

    START-UP OF UNIT Follow the procedures for the initial and consequent operations of the unit. 1. Make sure that all the switches on the control panel, such as the power switch, the battery switch, the backup cooling kit switch (option) are off. 2.
  • Page 15: Chamber Temperature Setting

    CHAMBER TEMPERATURE SETTING Table 1 shows the basic operation method. Perform key operations in the sequence indicated in the table. The example in the table is based on the assumption that the temperature is -70 Note: The unit is set at the factory that the chamber temperature is -80 Table 1.
  • Page 16: Alarm Temperature Setting

    ALARM TEMPERATURE SETTING This unit is provided with the high temperature alarm. The setting of high temperature alarm is 10 C or C higher than the setting of chamber temperature. The procedure in table 2 shows the sequence to set the high temperature alarm at 15 C higher than the setting of chamber temperature.
  • Page 17: Setting Of Alarm Resume Time

    SETTING OF ALARM RESUME TIME The alarm buzzer is silenced by pressing alarm buzzer stop key (BUZZER) on the control panel during alarm condition (The remote alarm is not stopped). The buzzer will be activated again after certain suspension if the alarm condition is continued. The suspension time can be set by following the procedure shown in the table 3 below.
  • Page 18 ALARMS & SAFETY FUNCTIONS Table 4. Alarm and safety function Alarm & safety Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation When the condenser filter Filter check lamp Intermittent Filter check ----- is clogged. flashed. Tone. When there is no key Chamber temp. is Finishing of each Auto-return pressing in each setting...
  • Page 19: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury. Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service. Malfunction Check/Remedy The voltage is too low. (In this case, call an electrician.) The chamber is not cooled The breaker is free. at all The fuse is blown. Sometimes the freezer is not cooled at all for about 5 minutes after starting-up.
  • Page 21: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT WARNING If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period ensure that children do not have access and doors cannot be closed completely. The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Always remove doors to prevent accidents such as suffocation.
  • Page 22 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your Panasonic product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
  • Page 23 POUR LES UTILISATEURS DE UE Le symbole et les systèmes de recyclage évoqués ci-dessous s'appliquent uniquement aux pays de UE. Votre produit Panasonic est conçu et fabriqué avec des composants et des matériaux de hautes qualités qui peuvent être recyclés et/ou réutilisés.
  • Page 24 O símbolo e os sistemas de reciclagem descritos abaixo aplicam-se aos países da UE e não se aplicam aos países noutras áreas do mundo. O seu produto Panasonic foi concebido e fabricado com materiais e componentes de elevada qualidade que podem ser reciclados e/ou reutilizados.
  • Page 25 Het symbool en de recycleersystemen die hieronder beschreven worden, zijn van toepassing op de landen in de EU en zijn niet van toepassing op landen in andere delen van de wereld. Uw Panasonic product is ontworpen en gemaakt met materialen en onderdelen van hoge kwaliteit, die gerecycleerd en opnieuw gebruikt kunnen worden.
  • Page 26: Disposal Of Battery

    DISPOSAL OF BATTERY Location of a nickel-metal-hydride battery This unit is provided a nickel-metal hydride battery for the power failure alarm. The battery is located in the electrical box behind the control panel.(Fig. 1) The high voltage components are enclosed in the electrical box. The cover should be removed by a qualified engineer or a service personnel only to prevent the electric shock.
  • Page 27: Temperature Recorder (Option)

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) The figure below shows the description of a temperature recorder. Warning indicator Time Temperature Recording indicator Pen holder lever Door Cartridge Feeding of recording paper 1. Open the door and let down the lever of the penholder; the pen point is apart from the recording paper. (Fig.
  • Page 28 TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Setting of back-up temperature 1. There is a red guide on the top of the temperature displayer. Adjust the guide with your finger to back-up temperature, at which temperature the auxiliary cooling system starts to operate. 2. Set at a temperature 15 C higher than that of the chamber.
  • Page 29: Backup Cooling Kit (Option)

    BACKUP COOLING KIT (OPTION) WARNING As with any equipment that uses CO gas, there is a likelihood of oxygen depletion in the vicinity of the equipment. It is important that you assess the work site to endure there is suitable and sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Product name Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-594C MDF-794C External dimensions W2010 mm x D770 mm x H1070 mm W2570 mm x D770 mm x H1070 mm Internal dimensions W1280 mm x D500 mm x H762 mm W1840 mm x D500 mm x H762 mm...
  • Page 31: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Product name Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-594C Model No. MDF-594C-PA Cooling performance Center part of freezing room; -86 C (Ambient temperature; +30 C, no load) Temperature Control range C to -86 Power voltage AC 220 V Rated frequency 60 Hz...
  • Page 32: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Freezer contents : □Yes □No Risk of infection: □Yes □No Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No Risk from radioactive sources:...
  • Page 33 1-1-1 Sakata, Oizumi-Machi, Ora-Gun, Gunma 370-0596 Japan Printed in Japan 7FB6P151475002 © Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2012 S0412-20612...

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