Installation/Service Manual

Circulating Water Baths

Models 260 (2864/2865), 265 (2866/2867), 270 (2868/2869)

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Thermo Electron Corporation

Millcreek Road, Box 649
Marietta, Ohio 45750
USA
Phone: 740-373-4763
Toll Free: 800-848-3080
FAX: 740-373-4763

Manual P/N 3177890

Rev. F Dated 1 May, 2006
 NOTICE

THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE

CONTENTS AND THE PRODUCT IT DESCRIBES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE. THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMO BE
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 REVISION STATUS

INDEX DATE AMENDED PAGES NOTES

A 6/99 Initial release

B 5/00 16 Update pump assembly kit numbers

(new pumps)
C NOV01 6 Add caution "acidic & caustic
substance ....."
D APR02 5,8,27 Add inlet screen info, correct wire color

E APR05 36100125 (34002503) new manual #, manufacture location

G APR06 ECR 23196/BA-612 modified drain assembly

(connection to H20 regulator)
 Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1

UNPACKING AND DAMAGE .............................................................................................. 1

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 2

PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................. 2

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 2

WATER LEVEL REGULATOR ........................................................................................... 3

EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 6

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 7

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 8

PARTS REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................. 13

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION ...................................................................................... 16

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ......................................................................................... 17

ASSEMBLY & SCHEMATIC DWGS ................................................................................. 19

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... 28
INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND DAMAGE
Your satisfaction and safety are important to Save all packing material until unit is put into
Thermo Electron Corporation and a complete service. This merchandise was carefully packed
understanding of this unit is necessary to attain and thoroughly inspected before leaving our
these objectives. factory.

As the user of this apparatus, you have the Responsibility for safe delivery was assumed by
responsibility to understand the proper function the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment;
and operational characteristics of your bath. This therefore, claims for loss or damage sustained in
instruction manual should be thoroughly read and transit must be made upon the carrier by the
all operators given adequate training before recipient as follows:
attempting to place this unit in service. Awareness
of the stated cautions and warnings, and 1. Visible Loss or Damage: Note any external
compliance with recommended operating evidence of loss or damage on the freight bill,
parameters — together with maintenance or express receipt, and have it signed by the
requirements — are important for safe and carrier's agent. Failure to adequately describe
satisfactory operation. The unit should be used for such external evidence of loss or damage
its intended application; alterations or modifications may result in the carrier's refusing to honor
will VOID THE WARRANTY. your damage claim. The form required to file
such claim will be supplied by the carrier.
WARNING
AS A ROUTINE LABORATORY PRECAUTION, 2. Concealed Loss or Damage: Concealed
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN loss or damage means loss or damage which
WORKING WITH THIS APPARATUS. does not become apparent until the
merchandise has been unpacked and
This product is not intended, nor can it be used, as inspected. Should either occur, make a written
a sterile or patient connected device. In addition, request for inspection by carrier's agent within
this apparatus is not designed for use in Class I, II fifteen (15) days of the delivery date; then file
or III locations as defined by the National Electrical a claim with the carrier since the damage is the
Code. carrier's responsibility.

If you follow the above instructions carefully, we

will guarantee our full support of your claim to be
compensated for loss or concealed damage.

DO NOT — FOR ANY REASON — RETURN

THIS UNIT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING
AUTHORIZATION. In any correspondence
to Thermo, please supply the nameplate
data, including catalog number and serial
number.

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GENERAL INFORMATION PERFORMANCE DATA

Precision Circulating Baths are widely used in The following table identifies the specifications for
research and quality control. Their superb the Circulating Baths.
temperature uniformity and stability makes them
4.02 Performance Data
especially desirable for legal or reference tests.
With Cover
The microprocessor control panel houses all Model #260 Model #265 Model #270
functions necessary to operate the bath. The 5
Uniformity 37°C ± .05 ± .05°C ± .05
push-button switches and single digital display
window allow the operator to adjust bath Sensitivity 37°C ± .05 ± .05°C ± .05
temperature and temperature calibration via a single
set of controls. INSTALLATION

The proportional integral temperature control WARNING

coupled with agitation supplied by a centrifugal INSTALLATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY
pump located in the control housing allows precise QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
temperature control. Use of the gable cover
provided is required to maintain optimal temperature Location - The most uniform operating conditions
sensitivity. will be obtained by placing the bath on a level
surface in an area remote from drafts, ventilating
A high limit thermostat is provided and can be set outlets, radiators, and other rapidly changing
to prevent heater runaway in the event of ambient conditions.
temperature control failure.
Electrical Connections -
The interior of the bath is constructed of stainless
steel and is designed for operation with distilled
IMPORTANT
water or water solutions, such as water /ethylene
For personal safety, this apparatus must
glycol with corrosion inhabitants added. The body
is made from galvanized steel and is painted for be properly grounded.
added protection. A drain is located at the far left 1. The power cord provided on this unit is
hand end of the bath. A stainless steel gable cover equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug
is also provided with the bath. which mates with standard three-prong
grounding wall receptacle to minimize the
The 230-volt units are identical in appearance to
the 115-volt units.
Table 1
Listing of Models Included In This Manual

C ategory
N umber Model Volts H ertz Watts Amps

3166680 120 50/60 1000 8.3

#260
3166682 230 50/60 1000 4.3

3166684 120 50/60 1550 12.9

#265
3166685 230 50/60 1550 6.7

3166681 120 50/60 1550 12.9

#270
3166683 230 50/60 1550 6.7

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 possibility of electric shock hazard from this WATER LEVEL REGULATOR
apparatus. If in doubt the user should have the
(OPTIONAL)
wall receptacle and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Use the
can provide adequate current and is properly
following steps along with Figure 1 and 2 shown on
grounded.
the following page.
2. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle
is encountered, it is the personal responsibility 1. Turn off unit, disconnect power & drain water
and obligation of the user to have it replaced from the bath.
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not, under any circumstances, 2. Unscrew drain plug from side of bath body.
cut or remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter 3. Replace with elbow connector and reducing
plug. bushing (shipped loose). Note the reducing
bushing is used on units built after February
Determine the total amount of current being used 2006.
by other apparatus connected to the circuit that will
be used for this apparatus. It is critical that the NOTE
added current demand (see nameplate) of this and TO INSURE GOOD SEAL, WRAP THREADS WITH
other equipment used on the same circuit does not TEFLON TAPE OR EQUIVALENT SEALER.
exceed the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker.
CAUTION 4. Tighten elbow connector so open end (tube
BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY IS OF fitting) faces straight down.
THE SAME VOLTAGE AS SPECIFIED ON THE
NAMEPLATE. 5. Place Water Level Regulator Bkt. Ass'y on the
lip of the bath pan (drain side of the bath
TO AVOID BUILD-UP OF MINERAL DEPOSITS towards the rear of the unit). The small flange
AND TO PREVENT CORROSION, USE ONLY with gasketing near the top of the bracket
DISTILLED WATER (50K OHMS TO 1-M) IN THE should rest against the inside of the bath pan.
BATH. DO NOT USE DEIONIZED WATER, The other 2 flanges with gasketing should
OVERTIME IT BECOMES CORROSIVE AND WILL rest against the outside of the bath body.
ATTACK STAINLESS STEEL. IF DEIONIZED
WATER IS THE ONLY TYPE AVAILABLE THEN 6. Insert the plastic tubing (coming from the
USE A MIXTURE OF WATER WITH A RATIO OF bottom of the water level regulator) into the
50% DEIONIZED WATER AND 50% TAP WATER. elbow connector (at the drain) & tighten the
elbow connector fitting firmly to insure a good
ELECTROLYSIS CAN DAMAGE STAINLESS seal.
STEEL. THIS CAN OCCUR IF AN OBJECT IS
ALLOWED TO REST DIRECTLY ON THE 7. Uncoil Tygon tubing & press onto 1/4" Hose
SURFACE, TRAPPING MOISTURE THAT Barb Fitting (located at the top of water level
BECOMES OXYGEN STARVED BUT IS regulator). Hose clamps are provided to ensure
SURROUNDED BY WATER CONTAINING a good seal.
OXYGEN. THE RESULTING ELECTROLYTIC
ACTION WILL PIT OR ERODE THE STAINLESS 8. Hook-up other end of the tygon tubing to water
STEEL. supply & turn on water. (Water pressure should
fall within the following range: MIN is approx.
15 PSI, MAX is approx 75 PSI)

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 WATER LEVEL REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

NOTE
WATER LINE MARKING
ON THE WATER
LEVEL REGULATOR IS
AN INDICATOR OF
THE APPROX. WATER
LEVEL THAT WILL BE
MAINTAINED IN BATH.
THE ASS'Y HAS BEEN
SET TO MAINTAIN
APPROX. 1-3/4" OF
WATER. TO RAISE
THE SET WATER
LEVEL, LOOSEN
THUMBSCREW &
RAISE WATER LEVEL
REGULATOR TO
DESIRED LEVEL FIGURE 1
(COINCIDE WITH SIDE VIEW OF BATH
WATER LINE MARK) &
TIGHTEN
THUMBSCREW TO
HOLD WATER LEVEL
REGULATOR IN
PLACE.

NOTE:

DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN
THUMBSCREW

FIGURE 2
CUTAWAY FRONT VIEW OF BATH

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INLET SCREEN ASSEMBLY
(OPTIONAL)
An optional inlet screen assembly is packaged with
each unit. If used, this screen will filter foreign
materials (i.e. pieces of paper) from being sucked
through the pump. To install the screen assembly,
refer to the diagram below.

NOTE:
IF USED, THE SCREEN ASSEMBLY MUST
BE INSPECTED DAILY. REMOVE ANY
DEBRIS FOUND ON THE SCREEN.

WATERBATH SILICON HOSE

PAN

INLET NUT

TUBE ADAPTER

SCREEN ASSEMBLY
(FINGER TIGHTEN ONLY)

NOTE: INLET IS THE LOWER OF

THE 2 PORTS

DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW

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EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS 1. LED Display
4-digit display used to show both actual and set
Power Switch - The power switch is located on point values for the temperature. Also shows
the lower right hand side of the bath, it provides configuration parameters when in configuration
power for the entire unit. mode.

Hi-Limit Thermostat - is located immediately to 2. Heater on Lamp - the Heater on Lamp is

the left of the power switch on the lower right hand lighted when power is applied to the heating
corner of the bath. The high limit is an adjustable element.
control used to prevent thermal runaway in the
event that the primary control fails. After you have 3. Indicator Lamps - These lamps indicate
stabilized the bath temperature, use a standard which parameter (Actual Temp or Setpoint Temp)
screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer. When is displayed in LED window.
delivered, the Hi-Limit is turned fully clockwise
(highest setting). In this position the Hi-imit light 4. Set Point Key - The Set Point Key is used to
will be OFF. Turn the potentiometer counter- toggle the display between actual bath
clockwise until the Hi-Limit light is ON, and temperature and the setpoint value.
thenadjust
clockwise 1/8 of 5. Temperature
FIGURE A Selection Keys
a turn. Verify that
the Hi-Limit light The Temperature
is OFF. Now if 1 Selection Keys
your bath are used to
temperature 3 select the de-
rises above the sired tempera-
desired setting 2 ture setpoint
the Hi-Limit value and
Bath Te mp ., °C
protection will be are only active
Actual
activated. after theSet
Se t Point
Point Key has
Control Panel He ate r On been pressed.
4
The Control Se t Point
panel is located 6. Enter Key -
on top of the bath The Enter Key
and provides pri- is used to store
mary tempera- a new set point
ture control. The value.
Control Panel ENTER Offse t
contains the fol- 7. Offset Key -
5
lowing features The Offset Key
(See Figure A) is used to adjust
the actual
temperature
To ad just te mp e rature : value to match
Pre ss Se t Point. a calibrated
Pre ss S or T until value is d isp laye d .
Pre ss ENTER to store the ne w value . reference
6 thermometer.
7

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OPERATION d. Display will return to actual temperature.

e. If ENTER is not pressed, new value will

CAUTION:
EXERCISE CARE WHEN USING ACIDIC OR
not be set and display will return to actual
CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS AS THEY WILL ATTACK temperature.
THE GALVANIZED STEEL BATH BODY IF SPILLED
INTO THE BATH. IF SPILLS DO OCCUR, THE BATH 4. To adjust temperature offset:
LIQUID SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY DRAINED AND a. Temperature offset should be used to
THE UNIT THOROUGHLY FLUSHED. SPILLS AND match a stable bath's actual temperature
CONDENSATION SHOULD BE CLEANED/ display to a calibrated thermometer.
REMOVED FROM ALL METAL SURFACES AFTER b. Press ENTER until actual temperature is
EACH USE. displayed.
When filling the bath with water, allowance must be c. While pressing OFFSET, press UP or
made for the displacement of water upon immersion DOWN until display shows the
of samples. DIFFERENCE between displayed
temperature and reference thermometer.
CAUTION Continue holding offset and press ENTER
to set new value.
WATER LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM LEVEL - WATER LEVEL SHOULD BE d. Display should now match your calibrated
1 1/2 INCHES ABOVE THE PUMP OUTLET. thermometer.
THIS WILL KEEP THE PUMP FROM RUNNING
DRY AND FAILING TO OPERATE. e. If ENTER is not pressed, new value will not
MAXIMUM LEVEL - WATER LEVEL SHOULD be set and display will return to previous
NOT BE HIGHER THAN 1 INCH FROM THE TOP actual temperature.
OF THE BATH PAN.
f. Example: Setpoint is 37° and actual bath
To conserve energy, reduce evaporation and temperature display is stable at 37°.
increase temperature control accuracy, use the Calibrated reference thermometer reads
gable cover provided. Do not use aluminum foil as 37.2°. Press OFFSET and UP until display
a cover, as it may cause corrosion due to an reads .2. Press ENTER while still holding
electrochemical reaction. OFFSET key. Release keys. Actual bath
temperature will read 37.2°. Readjust
1. Add distilled water to bath. Use water levels setpoint to 37° by repeating step 3.
as instructed above.
NOTE
2. Power up: Depress the power switch located
at the lower right hand corner of the bath. The AS WATER BATHS ARE OPERATED,
unit is fully operational upon application of ESPECIALLY AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES,
power and the display will read actual bath CONDENSATION WILL FORM ON THE
temperature UNDERSIDE OF THE GABLE COVER. THE
AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION CAN BE
3. To set temperature control point: CONSIDERABLE. CARE SHOULD BE
a. Press SETPOINT. The display will now EXCERCISED WHEN REMOVING THE COVER
show the current temperature setpoint. SO THAT WATER WILL FALL BACK INTO THE
BATH CHAMBER, AND NOT ON THE BATH
b. Press UP or DOWN until the desired SURFACE. THE COVER SHOULD BE PLACED
temperature setpoint is displayed. UPSIDE DOWN WHEN REMOVED TO MAINTAIN
A DRY WORK AREA.
c. Press ENTER to store the new value. .

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MAINTENANCE Removing Discoloration: Should the stainless
steel ever become discolored by iron rust, use the
Cleaning: Stainless steel will resist corrosion; following procedure to remove all traces of the rust
however, it is not impervious to it. Proper and restore the stainless steel.
maintenance of the stainless steel bath chamber
will help assure many years of service. WARNING
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
CAUTION PRECAUTIONS! USE HEAVY GLOVES OR
AVOID SPILLING HARSH CHEMICALS OTHER ADEQUATE HAND PROTECTION.
ONTO THE BATH, AS CORROSION OF WEAR GOGGLES OR OTHER ADEQUATE EYE
THE STAINLESS STEEL MAY RESULT. PROTECTION. ONLY WORK IN AREAS WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
It should be cleaned regularly with mild soapy
water and rinsed with distilled water. Should algae
or other undesirable microorganisms form on the Prepare a solution of 20% nitric and 1.5%
top of the bath media, add a little formaldehyde or hydrochloric acid (if preferred, a 2% to 5% solution
quaternary ammonium germicide, available from of warm oxalic acid may be used). Swab solution
Thermo (P/N 3166250). over surface, allowing it to remain until all rust is
loosened. This will usually take 1 to 2 minutes.
IMPORTANT
As soon as rust is loosened, immediately flush with
IF IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE FOLLOWING
clean water until all acid is removed.
CHEMICALS, LIMIT THE TIME TO A MAXIMUM
OF FOUR HOURS. CLEAN SURFACES
Screen assembly option: If this option is installed,
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
inspect daily and remove any debris from the
screen.
-Aluminum Chloride -Barium Chloride
-Bichloride of Mercury -Calcium Chloride
-Carbolic Acid -Chlorinated Lime
-Citric Acid (boiling) -Dakin's Solution
-Ferrous Chloride -Mercury Salts
-LysolMercuric Chloride -Phenol TROUBLESHOOTING
-Potassium Permanganate -Tartaric Acid
-Potassium Thiocyanate -Stanous Chloride WARNING
-Sodium Hypochlorite SERVICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. BEFORE REPLACING
ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
CAUTION COMPONENTS, UNPLUG THE LINE CORD. IF
NEVER USE THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS: ELECTRICAL POWER IS REQUIRED FOR
SERVICE, USE EXTREME CARE.
-Aqua Regia -Ferric Chloride
-Iodine -Sodium Azide Refer to Problems and Solutions for troubleshooting
-Sulfuric Acid information on the baths. This guide provides the
basic information required to repair the bath.

The following is a list of the tools and instruments

required to perform the procedures outlined in the
Troubleshooting Procedures table.

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Tools Needed: 8. Connect the display board ribbon connector to
• Phillips or Flat Blade Screwdriver the power supply board at J102 and then
• 7/16" Socket or adjustable wrench repeat steps 3 thru 6. Do not connect the
• Ohmmeter connector to the CPU board at this time . If the
• DC Voltmeter above voltages are not measured again, the
• AC Voltmeter display board has a bad component which is
• 5VDC Power Supply loading down the voltages. If the voltages are
still present, continue on to step 9.
When changing circuit boards, please use
CAUTION when re-installing the flat cable 9. Connect the display board ribbon connector to
connectors that come from the display board. the CPU board J310 and repeat steps 3 thru 6.
Make sure the pins are NOT bent or broken. If the above voltages are not measured again,
Boards that are otherwise fine will not operate the CPU board has a bad component which is
correctly if these pins have been abused because loading down the voltages. This board will
they will not receive the necessary signals from have to be replaced.
other boards.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The POWER
Before attempting any troubleshooting for a SUPPLY PCB ASSEMBLY #3176677 has the triac
particular problem, it is good practice to verify (solid state AC voltage switch) on it which supplies
power supply voltages of the POWER SUPPLY the power to the heater. This triac is "told" to
board #3176677. Read these steps before operate, when need be, by the microprocessor.
performing them to get acquainted with the There is another device known as an opto-coupler
procedure. which serves as the high/low voltage isolator
between the triac and the microprocessor.
1. Be sure that the main power source is OFF or
disconnected. When the bath starts experiencing temperature
problem and/or variations, due to known controller
2. Connect J101 and J105 to the POWER malfunctioning, these two components become
SUPPLY BOARD. DO NOT connect J102 prime suspects. The reason being they are under
that comes from the CPU and the DISPLAY higher operating stress than other components.
at this time.
If the bath starts experiencing temperature
3. Connect the negative lead of the voltmeter to problems such as no heat, or "creeping" upward
TP2 - COM. Select a VDC of 20. Connect the heat, then follow the troubleshooting instructions
positive lead to TP1 - UNREG. below. These instructions require the use of a
voltmeter being able to measure DC and AC
4. Turn ON the main power. voltages (preferably digital) and an ohmmeter.

5. The voltmeter should be reading approximately WARNING

14 volts DC ±2. THE FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRE THAT POWER BE
6. Connect the positive lead to TP3 ±5V. The ON. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
voltmeter should be reading +5 volts DC ±0.5. SHOULD PERFORM THESE PROCEDURES.

7. Turn OFF main power.

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Open the control cover and familiarize yourself Temp Temp
with the POWER SUPPLY assembly #34372501. Degrees C Volt Degrees C Volt
Locate the triac (Q2), the opto-isolater (U1), the 10 0.500V 60 1.400V
resistor (R4), and the test point #2 (TP2-COM).
The first measurements will be DC voltage 20 0.680V 70 1.580V
measurements. A DC scale of at least 10 volts 30 0.860V 80 1.760V
should be selected.
40 1.040V 90 1.940V
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS 50 1.220V 99 2.218V

*********** Problem A : No Heat ************* 5. The bath is not heating when it should be
requesting heat. Voltage measurements are
1. Verify that the setpoint temperature is greater made on the POWER SUPPLY BOARD
than the actual water temperature. #3176677.

2. Verify that the HIGH TEMP light is "OFF". If a. Select a setpoint temperature at least
the light is "ON", turn the HIGH LIMIT 10°above what the actual temperature is.
CONTROL fully clockwise. The bath should be requesting heat as
indicated by the heater "ON" indicator
3. Check temperature probe voltage reference. lamp on the front panel. It should be on
These measurements are on the CPU board continuously, not flashing.
#3176678.
b. Measure the voltage at U1-PIN 2 with
a. Place the negative lead of a DC voltmeter respect to TP2-COM. It should be no
on TP1-COM test point. Measure the greater than 4 VDC.
voltage at U7-pin 2. It should be
approximately 14 volts DC. Now measure c. Measure the DC voltage across R4. Since
the voltage at U7-Pin 6. It should be the bath is requesting heat, there should
approximately 5 volts DC. If the 14 volts is be current flowing through this resistor
present but not the 5 volts, the CPU board making the voltage drop equal to 3 vdc
must be replaced. ±0.5.

4. Check temperature probe. d. If the last two steps are not as stated, then
a. Measure the bath water temperature and most likely the CPU board is bad and it will
make note of it. Make sure it will not have to be replaced.
change drastically during this check.
e. Switch the voltmeter to an AC volts scale
b. With a DC voltmeter, measure the supply capable of reading 120 volts.
of the temperature sensor at J302 pins 1 &
3. It should be approximately 5 volts. If it f. Measure the voltage between U1-PIN 4 and
is, then continue on to step C. If not, see U1-PIN 6. It should be less than 1 VAC.
Step 3a.
g. If it is not, then most likely the opto-coupler
c. Measure the output of the temperature U1 is bad and the POWER SUPPLY board
sensor at J302 pins 2 & 3. Pin 3 being the will have to be replaced. If it is, continue
reference or ground. The output on.
relationship of voltage to degrees
centigrade is listed in the table below. h. Measure the voltage directly across the
Compare the measured voltage to the heater. It should be line voltage 110VAC
temperatures listed to determine if the to 120 VAC.
probe is working.

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 i. If it is not, then most likely the triac Q2 is c. Measure the DC voltage across R4. The
bad, and the POWER SUPPLY board will voltage should be approximately zero volts.
have to be replaced.
d. If the last two steps are NOT as stated,
6. Check heater. then most likely the CPU board is bad and
it will have to be replaced, otherwise
a. Disconnect the bath from its electrical continue on.
supply.
e. Switch the voltmeter to an AC volts scale
b. Isolate the heater from any circuitry by capable of reading 120 volts.
disconnecting one of the heater leads.
f. Measure the voltage between U1-PIN 4
c. Using an ohmmeter, check the heater and U1-PIN 6. It should be line voltage
resistance. Appropriate heater resistance 110 VAC to 120 VAC.
values are listed below:
g. If it is not, most likely the opto-coupler U1
is bad and the POWER SUPPLY board
115 VOLT 230 VOLT
will have to be replaced. If it is, continue
on.
MODEL 260 15 OHMS 60 OHMS

h. Measure the voltage directly across the

MODEL 265 10 OHMS 40 OHMS
heater. It should be approximately 0 VAC.
MODEL 270 10 OHMS 40 OHMS
i. If it is not, then most likely the triac Q2 is
bad,and the POWER SUPPLY board will
If the resistance reads 0 or infinity, then have to be replaced.
replace the heater.
2. Check Temperature Probe. Problem A, Step 4.
d. Check the resistance between the heater
leads and ground (green wire). If the
resistance reads 0 ohms, replace the
heater. *** Problem C: Unstable Temperature ***
Control or Display
********* Problem B: Constant Heat *********
1. Use gable cover provided to improve
1. Bath is heating when it is not requesting heat. temperature control.

a. Select a setpoint temperature at least 10° 2. If control is stable but not at desired
below the actual temperature. The bath temperature, then check temperature
should not be requesting heat as indicated calibration. Re-adjust if necessary.
by the HEATER ON indicator lamp on the
front panel. It should NOT be on 3. Check Temperature Probe, Problem A, Step 4.
continuously or even flashing.

b. Measure the voltage at U1-PIN 2 with

respect to TP2-COM. It should be no less
than 4 VDC.

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** Problem D: Display Reads NNNN or UUUU ** *** Problem F: Pump Does Not Circulate ***
Water
The control boards have the ability to detect an
OPEN or SHORTED temperature sensor. These 1. Verify that the water level is above both the
two conditions are shown on the display as follows: pump inlet and outlet.

DISPLAY CONDITION 2. If the pump is not running, verify that power is

applied to the bath. If power is present, check
SHORT CIRCUIT
wiring of pump to power switch. If wiring is
OPEN CIRCUIT correct, replace the pump.

Before coming to the conclusion that the probe is 3. If pump is running but water is not circulating,
bad when one of these displays appear, check the open the control panel and gently squeeze the
connection of the probe to the circuit board for long piece of rubber tubing a few times to help
polarity and alignment. remove any air trapped within the pumping
system.
* Problem E: Display Reads all Eights (8888) *
4. If water is still not circulating, check for foreign
1. The most common problem cause of this matter in the pump inlet fitting.
problem is the failure of the driver integrated
circuit on the DISPLAY/KEYBOARD board
(#3176679). Replace it.

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PARTS REPLACEMENT WARNING
BEFORE REPLACING ANY PART, TURN POWER
Before removing any parts for replacement, verify SWITCH TO OFF, THEN UNPLUG THE UNIT
part in question by following the instructions listed FROM ITS POWER SOURCE. SERVICE
in the troubleshooting guide. SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN.
Refer to Parts Replacement Table below for
CAUTION
appropriate replacement procedures. Failure to
WHEN REPLACING TEMPERATURE SENSOR,
follow parts replacement procedures may cause
HEATER OR CIRCULATING PUMP, MAKE SURE
damage to the bath.
ALL SEALS ARE WATERTIGHT BEFORE
APPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER.

PARTS REPLACEMENT
NOTE: For easiest access to the control housing, place bath on the edge of a bench or table.
Remove four screws on upper side of control housing and carefully lower hinged control panel
to the vertical position.

Circulating Pump 1. Drain water from bath.

Replacement
2. Remove the two pump leads attached to power switch and
green wire from pump to ground lug.

3. Loosen the two visible hose clamps with a screwdriver and

remove tubing from pump.

4. Disconnect pump from pump bracket by removing two

screws and remove pump from bath.

5. Reverse above procedure to install new circulating pump.

Replace Temperature 1. Drain water from bath.

Sensor
2. Remove diffuser pan from bath.

3. Remove connector J302 from CPU board.

4. Remove temperature sensor fitting from inside bath pan.

- Hold small nut on fitting firmly with a wrench.
- Remove large fitting piece with another wrench.

5. Remove rubber grommet from temperature sensor.

6. Carefully slide sensor through the control housing and

remove.

7. Reverse above procedure to install new temperature

sensor.

8. Recalibrate new temperature sensor. See Temperature

Calibration on page 15.

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Replace Heater 1. From inside control housing, remove 2 nuts and disconnect
wires from heater leads.

2. Remove two hex nuts from heater ends using a 13/16"

socket and remove heater.

3. Reverse above procedure to install new heater.

Replace "HI LIMIT" 1. Remove four leads from thermostat terminals.

Thermostat
2. Remove two screws from thermostat bracket and remove
bracket.

3. Carefully tilt bath on its side.

4. Remove eight screws from bottom plate and remove plate.

5. Remove insulation from bottom of pan and between pan

and control panel wall.

6. Loosen two nuts from thermostat bulb bracket.

7. Carefully remove thermostat from control housing by sliding

bulb through hole in control panel wall.

8. Reverse above procedure to install new Hi Limit thermostat.

Use extreme care when installing new thermostat. A sharp
bend in the thermostat capillary will crimp off flow of
hydraulic fluid.

Replace Power Supply 1. Remove connectors J101, J102, J103, and J105 from board.
Board Use extra care when removing J102 so as not to bend
connector pins.

2. Remove five nuts from board and then remove it.

3. Reverse above procedure to install new power supply board.

Replace CPU or 1. Remove connectors J302 and J303 from CPU board.
Display/Keyboard
Board 2. Remove connector J102 from power supply board. Use
See note on the extreme care when removing J102 so as not to bend
following page ** connector pins.

3. Remove four nuts from CPU board and remove CPU board
and Keyboard/Display board.

4. Remove J201 from CPU board. Use extreme care when

removing J301 so as not to bend connector pins. Remove
board.

5. Reverse above procedure to install new board.

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Replace CPU or 6. The software must be configured to match the Bath model.
Display/Keyboard Board To enter configuration mode, press the upper left pushbutton
See note below ** switch while applying power. The upper left switch is labeled
"Set Point." This switch is used to enter configuration
codes and steps through the different levels of configurations.
When a triangle is shown in the chart, the pushbutton is to be
depressed once for each symbol.

Immediately following power up with the switch depressed,

the readout will display a 3-digit number. This is the software
revision. The readout will then begin to do a self-test of
digits. Press the "Set Point" button once. The readout will
display 0000. Follow the listing below to complete the
configuration.

A. Enter 37 using up/down arrows. Press "Set Point"

B. Enter 31 using up/down arrows. Press "Set Point"

C. Enter 2.0 using up/down arrows. Press "Set Point"

D. Enter 500 using up/down arrows. Press "Set Point"

E. Enter 1 using up/down arrows. Press "Set Point"

F. Display Not Used. Press "Set Point"

G. Display Not Used. Press "Set Point"

H. LOW TEMP CALIBRATION*

LITTLE c. Factory Setting. Press "Set Point"

I. HI TEMP CALIBRATION
BIG C. Factory Setting. Press "Set Point"

Configuration is now complete

* Calibration of the low and high end of the sensor input is done at the factory. Field calibration of
the sensor may be performed using the following technique: Enter the configuration routine and
press the top left switch until a little "c" (Item H) is displayed. Add water that is around 10°C to the
bath completely covering the sensor. Insert a calibrated thermometer. After the thermometer
stabilizes, match the display setting to the thermometer reading by pressing the "UP" or "DOWN"
push button switch. Press the top left switch. The readout will now display a big "C" (Item I).
Remove water from the bath and add hot water of about 70 - 80°C. After the unit stabilizes, match
readout display to temperature on thermometer and press the top left switch. Calibration is now
complete.

**Note:
When replacing CPU printed circuit board reprogramming may be necessary.
Follow thoroughly instructions provided with the replacement circuit board.

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TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION 7. The display will now show cXX.X (XX.X is the
actual bath temperature) - this is Low
The following instructions provide a step-by-step Temperature Calibration.
procedure for temperature calibration. Do not
deviate from the procedure or the calibration of 8. Place the temperature probe and a calibrated
your bath may be inaccurate. reference thermometer into an ice bath. Press
UP or DOWN until the display value matches
the reference thermometer. Press SETPOINT
CAUTION
to store the new low temperature calibration
THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE
value.
PERFORMED AFTER INSTALLING A NEW
TEMPERATURE PROBE INTO THE BATH.
9. The display will now show CXX.X - this is High
Temperature Calibration. (XX.X is the actual
1. Connect the temperature probe connector to
bath temperature).
J302 on CPU board.
10. Place the temperature probe and a calibrated
2. Turn Power switch to the OFF position.
reference thermometer into a steaming water
bath. Press UP or DOWN until the display
3. Press and hold the SETPOINT key while turning
value matches the reference thermometer.
Power ON.
Press SETPOINT to store the new high
temperature calibration value.
4. The unit will now cycle through an LED display
test. Press SETPOINT to end test.
NOTE
5. The display will now read 0000. Press UP until PRESSING OFFSET AT ANY TIME DURING
display reads 0012.Press SETPOINT. THE CALIBRATION PROCESS WILL RETURN
UNIT TO NORMAL OPERATION MODE AND
DISPLAY WILL SHOW ACTUAL BATH
NOTE:
TEMPERATURE.
IF A VALUE OTHER THAN 0012 IS DISPLAYED
AND SETPOINT IS PRESSED, THE UNIT WILL
RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND
DISPLAY WILL SHOW ACTUAL BATH
TEMPERATURE.

6. The unit is now in calibration mode. Raw count

value appears. Hit setpoint.

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 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Model #260 Model #265 Model #270

3166680 3166682 3166684 3166685 3166681 3166683

120V 230V 120V 230V 120V 230V

Bath Pan Kit 3167140 3167141 3167142

Diffuser Pan Assy 3164495 3164479 3164500

PCB Kit, PowerSupply 3166924

PCB Assembly, CPU 3167119

PCB Assembly, Display 3176679

Heater Assembly Kit 3167138 3167139 3167136 3167137 3167136 3167137

Voltage Connector 3176698 3176699 3176698 3176699 3176698 3176699

Wire Harness 3176700

Temperature Probe Kit 3167144

'O' Ring Kit, Water Bath 3167129

Tubing Kit 3167145

"Hi-Limit" Thermostat Kit 3167143

ON/OFF Switch 3175318

Hi Limit Light, Amber 3177575 3173907 3177575 3173907 3177575 3173907

Line Cord 3178034 3176551 3178034 3176551 3178034 3176551

Pump Assembly Kit 3167333 3167342 3167333 3167342 3167341 3167343

Drain Kit
3166191
(includes Nut & O-Ring)

ACCESSORY PARTS LIST

Model #260 Model #265 Model #270

3166680 3166682 3166684 3166685 3166681 3166683

Cover, Gable 3166565 3166208 3166230

Kit, Water Level Regulator 3166223

Sanitizer, Oakite 3166250

Diffuser Shelf, Raised 3165861

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ASSEMBLY AND SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS

FRONT VIEW

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TOP VIEW
(WITH CONTROL COVER OPEN)
 SIDE VIEW
(WITH CONTROL COVER REMOVED AND WIRING EXCLUDED)

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 TO REMOVE TEMPERATURE
PROBE:
-HOLD NUT ON INSIDE OF
PAN CLOSEST TO PAN
WALL FIRMLY WITH
WRENCH
-REMOVE FLEX FITTING
-SLIDE RUBBER GROMMET
OVER END OF
TEMPERATURE PROBE
-SLIDE TEMPERATURE
PROBE INTO CONTROL
HOUSING

FRONT VIEW
(CUTAWAY DETAIL OF TEMP PROBE & PUMP OUTLET)

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 FRONT VIEW
(CUTAWAY DETAIL OF PUMP INLET & HEATER)

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TO REMOVE HEATER:
-REMOVE HEATER BRACKET(S)
FROM INSIDE OF PAN
-REMOVE HEATER LEADS FROM
END OF HEATER
-REMOVE LARGE NUT LOCATED
IN AREA BETWEEN PAN AND
BODY WALL
-LIFT HEATER OUT OF PAN

HEATER REMOVAL DETAIL

HEX NUT

CUTAWAY VIEW OF DRAIN

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 TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
ASSEMBLY
34541709

GRD Vout +5V

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HR1

DS1
BLACK BLACK

HIGH TEMP LIMIT

LAMP

RED
VOLTAGE JUMPER
J302 J303 34376401 - 120V WHITE
J101

25
DISPLAY / KEYBOARD RED
1 1 1 1 1
PCB ASSEMBLY YELLOW 2 2 YELLOW
2 2 2
BLACK
34373101 3 3 3 3 3 34372501 S2
4 4 4
5 5 5 HIGH TEMP LIMIT
6 6
CPU PCB ASSEMBLY 7 7 J105 SWITCH OPENS ON TEMP RISE
34373001 8 8
9 9 1 1
2 2 S1
J201 J102 3 3
J301 4 4 4 5 BLACK (LINE)
W1
1 5 5
BLACK
1
2 6 6
2 BLUE WHITE (NEUTRAL)
3 7 7
3 8 1 2
4 8
4 GREEN
5
5
6 POWER SWITCH
6
7
7 BLACK
8
8
9
9
10 BLACK
10 E1
11
11
12
12 J103 CHASSIS
13
13 1 GROUND
14
14 2
15 PUMP E2
15 3
16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
16 4 CONTROL
PANEL
GROUND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(120V)
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E2 (LOCATED ON
CONTROL PANEL

JUMPER

THERMOSTAT HIGH LINE

LIMIT CORD
WHITE
LIGHT
TO E1
GREEN TO E1
BLACK
PUMP
GREEN
BLACK WHITE
BLACK
BLACK WHITE

POWER
YELLOW BLACK SWITCH
RED
TO CONTROL PANEL
BLUE

26
HEATER

CONNECTOR TO PUMP MOTOR LINE CORD

TO J105

INTERIOR OF BODY (REF)

DETAIL A
GROUND CONNECTION-E2

WIRINNG CONNECTION DIAGRAM

(120V)s
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