HemoTemp® II Activator Single-Temperature Control Mulitple Block Heater Manual No. N2400364 Model No. 112001BIO (120v) Model No. 112001BIO-2 (230v) SpotSee | LCR Hallcrest LLC 1911 Pickwick Lane, Glenview, IL 60026

Section 1 - Introduction Thank you for selecting SpotSee | LCR Hallcrest LLC for your equipment needs. For maximum value and ease of start-up: • Inspect the carton and contents for shipping damage. Notify the carrier immediately if damage is found. • Unpack and verify that the complete unit has been received. Do not discard packing materials until all is accounted for including the following accessories: 1 pulling handle, 1 sensing plate with liquid crystal indicators attached, 1 instruction for use sheet, a warranty card and a User Manual. • Read this Operation Manual thoroughly before deciding...

The HemoTemp® II Activator is a block module heater designed by SpotSee | LCR Hallcrest LLC to provide uniform temperature for accurate and reliable activation of the HemoTemp® II Indicator. This heater features: • A single control thermostat. • Temperature uniformity maintained to within ± 0.5°C. • A rocker power switch to be set ON or OFF. • A separate heater lamp which indicates when power is being supplied through the thermostat to the heating element. • A steel housing with a baked enamel cabinet. • An anodized solid aluminum heating block. • Heat activation for up to 12 HemoTemp® II indicators...

Section 4 - Installation Location: Find a convenient, draft-free location near a grounded electrical outlet meeting the power requirements listed on the unit nameplate. The heater should be level, though operation does not depend on this, and away from edges of the laboratory bench where there is danger of accidental burns or knocking the unit over. Electrical Connection: The heater is supplied with a 3-wire line cord. It should be plugged into an outlet wired for 3-prong plugs. If an extension cord is used, it also should be the 3-wire grounded type. For an outlet wired for 2-prong plugs (ungrounded),...

Section 5 - Operation DANGER: DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIVE GASES. DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF PRESSURIZED OR SEALED CONTAINERS. FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. WARNING: DO NOT HEAT ANY SUBSTANCE ABOVE A TEMPERATURE WHICH WILL CAUSE IT TO EMIT TOXIC FUMES-DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT. WARNING: DO NOT ADD WATER TO THE HEATING BLOCK OR THE EMPTY WELL OF A UNIT CONNECTED TO ELECTRICAL POWER-THIS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION WITH POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: TO AVOID DANGER OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION,...

• Insert the plug into its outlet and move the Power Switch from the OFF position to the ON position. • Set the Temperature Adjust Control by rotating the adjustment knob. • Insert the sensing plate or a calibrated thermometer to establish desired temperature. When the temperature has stabilized, make adjustments to raise or lower the temperature as required by turning the Temperature Adjust Control clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower temperature. • Insert the HemoTemp® II Indicators into the heated block once the temperature has stabilized at the desired level. To avoid accidental...

Section 5 - Operation (continued) Instruction for Use of the HemoTemp® II Activator: Background: Activation is a process of heating the HemoTemp® II liquid crystal formulation to a METASTABLE ORDERED GLASS phase at the color-play temperature range and then quenching. Steps for Use: 1. Turn Activator ON using POWER switch-when the switch is set to ON, you will see the switch light up. The ON light will be red until the temperature set point has been reached. The Activator takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to reach its temperature set point. Check the liquid crystal indicator or calibrated thermometer,...

CAUTION: MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO SERVICE OR REPAIR A SPOTSEE | LCR HALLCREST LLC PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY BEFORE CONSULTING WITH SPOTSEE | LCR HALLCREST LLC. AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, SUCH CONSULTATION IS STILL ADVISED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE REPAIR MAY BE TECHNICALLY SOPHISTICATED OR DIFFICULT. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED, PLEASE CALL SPOTSEE | LCR HALLCREST LLC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 847-998-8580. NO MERCHANDISE, HOWEVER, SHOULD BE RETURNED DIRECTLY TO SPOTSEE | LCR HALLCREST LLC WITHOUT WRITTEN PRIOR APPROVAL FROM SPOTSEE | LCR HALLCREST LLC. CAUTION: DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY...

The following is intended as a guide to help in servicing this unit, if problems should occur. NOTE: BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIR, DISCONNECT POWER CORD FROM OUTLET. Possible Causes of Problem The unit is not plugged in or it is not plugged into a proper, working outlet (check the outlet) The heater lamp will not light and the unit The power switch is OFF The Fuse is blown (replace) Thermal cutoff is blown (replace) The temperature control adjustment The heater lamp is on or flickering but the unit is set too low (turn clockwise) will not heat to the desired level: Faulty thermostat (replace)...

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