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Conviron A1000 - User Manual

Conviron A1000
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A
1000
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
256574ENGR01

Table of Contents

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Summary

PREFACE

Functional Description

Describes the A1000's purpose for controlled plant growth and scientific experiments.

WEEE and RoHS Compliance Statements

Document Conventions

Explains manual structure, symbols, and formatting for clarity and user guidance.

SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Information Needed Before Contacting Conviron

Details essential information to provide when seeking technical assistance or troubleshooting support.

CHAMBER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Chamber Placement

Specifies ideal location and environmental conditions for optimal chamber performance.

Chamber Clearance

Defines minimum required space around the unit for proper air circulation and cooling.

Power Supply

Outlines electrical requirements, voltage tolerances, and circuit protection for the unit.

CHAMBER INSTALLATION

Connecting the Chamber

Details the utility connections and ports available on the rear of the A1000 chamber.

Leveling the Chamber

Provides instructions on how to adjust the unit's levelers for stability and proper drainage.

Installing the Drip Pan

Describes the procedure for installing the condensate drip pan under the chamber.

CHAMBER START-UP AND OPERATION

Start-up

Lists essential checks to perform before operating the unit for the first time.

Operation

Advises on initial operation and the importance of a break-in period for the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Chamber wont start

Provides steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the chamber fails to power on.

Chamber wont cool

Offers solutions for common problems when the chamber is not cooling effectively.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Details the recommended procedures for cleaning the interior and exterior of the chamber.

Water Reservoir

Explains how to purge the water tank for periods of non-use to prevent issues.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Consumables

Disposal

Provides guidance on the proper disposal of the plant growth chamber components.

PRECAUTIONS

Hazard Identification Symbols

Illustrates and explains symbols used to warn of potential hazards and provide important information.

Precautions

General

Highlights safety requirements for authorized personnel operating and maintaining the equipment.

Installation

Emphasizes safety precautions for qualified personnel during the chamber installation process.

Operation

Advises on pre-operation checks and safe practices during chamber use.

Maintenance

Replacing Lamps

Provides instructions and precautions for replacing fluorescent lamps to ensure optimal performance.

Ultrasonic Humidity System

Details maintenance for the humidity system when the unit is not in use.

Kit Installation

Preparation

Instructions for preparing the chamber and unpacking kit components before installation.

Tissue Culture - TC Kit

TC Kit Parts List

Lists all components included in the Tissue Culture (TC) kit for installation.

TC Kit Installation

Installing the Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support

Details the installation of the support that directs airflow to the air shelves.

Installing the Back Wall Plenum

Installing the Air Shelves

Explains how to connect and install the air shelves to the back wall plenum.

Installing the Lamp Support Canopies

Installing the Wire Shelf Supports

Describes how to install the brackets that hold the wire shelves in place.

Plant Growth - PG Kit

PG Kit Parts List

Lists all components included in the Plant Growth (PG) kit for installation.

PG Kit Installation

Installing the Canopy Filter and Fans

Details the installation of air filters and cooling fans for the PG kit.

Installing the Canopy Fans to the Control System

Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support

Describes the installation of the bottom support for the back wall plenum.

Installing the Back Wall Plenum

Installing the Lamp Canopy Supports and Lamp Canopy

Explains how to install the supports and canopies for the PG kit's lighting system.

Installing the Unifloor cassette

Installing the Wire Shelf

Provides instructions for installing the wire shelves within the chamber.

Incubation - IN Kit

IN Kit Parts List

Lists all components included in the Incubation (IN) kit for installation.

IN Kit Installation

Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support

Details the installation of the support that directs airflow through the back wall plenum.

Installing the Back Wall Plenum

Installing the Wire Shelves

Describes the installation of wire shelves for the IN kit.

Installing the Lamp Fixtures

Single Lamp Fixtures per Shelf

Explains how to install single lamp fixtures and their supports in the IN kit.

Multiple Lamp Fixtures per Shelf

To install multiple lamp fixtures per shelf:

Provides instructions for installing multiple lamp fixtures on a single shelf.

Arabidopsis - AR Kit

AR Kit Parts List

Lists all components included in the Arabidopsis (AR) kit for installation.

AR Kit Installation

Installing the Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support

Details the installation of the support for the back wall plenum in the AR kit.

Installing the Back Wall Plenum

Installing the Lamp Canopies

Describes the installation of adjustable lamp canopies for the AR kit.

Installing the Lamp Canopy Supports and Lamp Canopy

To install the lamp canopy supports and lamp canopy:

Provides instructions for positioning and securing lamp canopy supports and the canopy itself.

Installing the Wire Shelves

Conviron A1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Chamber Volume1000 L
ApplicationPlant growth
Light IntensityUp to 1000 µmol/m²/s
Control SystemMicroprocessor-based
LightingLED or fluorescent options
CO2 ControlOptional
Power Supply50/60 Hz

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