SCBMF - VWR Refrigerator Manual
SCBMF - VWR Refrigerator Manual
SCBMF - VWR Refrigerator Manual
A.) Visible Loss, Damage, Shortage External Evidence of Loss or Damage: This type of damage must be noted on
the freight bill and acknowledged by the carrier’s agent (driver) at time of delivery. Make sure you get a signed
copy. Send a written request for an inspection to the carrier.
B.) Concealed Damage: This type of damage may not be discovered until the unit is being unpacked. When
concealed damage is discovered, stop unpacking immediately and contact the carrier immediately to report
the claim and request an inspection. This should be done as soon as possible and, in any case, must be done
within 15 days or receiving the merchandise. If at all possible, do not move the item and save all packaging
material for carrier’s inspection.
C.) FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE CARRIER REFUSING TO HONOR YOUR
COMPANY’S CLAIM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE
MANUFACTURER. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Horizon Scientific
Warranty: Revision Date:
125 Varnfield Drive
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Two-Year Parts and Labor 07/31/2012
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: 800-648-4041 5 Years Compressor Parts
Fax: 843-821-8051
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Table of Contents
RECEIVING ............................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 4
PRODUCT WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 14
BEFORE CALLING TECHNICAL SERVICE, please have the unit’s model and serial
number ready as well as the problem description. The model and serial number is
located on the serial tag which can be found on the interior left upper wall of the
unit.
For convenience, you may want to record the following information here for easy
access in the future.
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RECEIVING
Your unit was built, packaged, and inspected with extreme care. We shipped it to you using carriers we
trust with a proven track record of careful handling, good customer service, and on time delivery.
Unfortunately, regardless of all of these efforts sometimes accidents happen and occasionally those
accidents result in shipping damage. When the carrier picked up the merchandise from us, they
assumed responsibility for its condition en route to you. Thus, any claims for shipping damage must be
filed with the carrier. Like anybody else, carriers don’t like to pay out on insurance claims, so their claims
procedures and requirements are very restrictive. You should consult the carrier’s website for their
specific claims procedures. You should also know that time is of the essence.
There are two general types of shipping damage. The first is visible damage. This type of damage
includes visible loss, damage, shortage or any external evidence of loss or damage that is visible at time
of delivery. This type of damage must be noted in detail on your delivery receipt. Make sure the driver
signs and dates the delivery receipt, acknowledging the damage. This has to happen at the time of
delivery or it won’t happen at all. Keep a copy for your records and send another to the carrier’s damage
claims department along with a formal request for an inspection report. Follow up with a phone call.
Their contact information can be found on the carrier’s web site.
The second type of shipping damage is concealed damage. This type of damage will probably not be
apparent at time of delivery and may not be discovered until unpacking and inspecting the unit.
Remember, time is of the essence here. You should unpack and inspect the unit as soon as possible.
Each day that passes reduces the likelihood that the carrier will pay the claim. As soon as the concealed
damage is discovered, stop unpacking and retain all packing materials. Contact the carrier by phone to
report the claim. Note the date and time and person you spoke with. Get a claim number. Follow up
with a written letter referencing the claim number and including a formal request for an inspection.
Again, consult the carrier’s website for specific claim instructions and follow them precisely.
AS STATED ABOVE, THE CARRIER IS YOUR SOLE SOURCE FOR SATISFACTION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MERCHANDISE BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO
RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
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INSTALLATION
LEVELING You can level your unit with the screw-type adjustable leveling legs on the front
corners of the unit. Turn counterclockwise to raise the corner; turn clockwise to lower it.
Leveling legs are required in front only. The unit may have a slight tilt from front to back
after legs are installed. This is acceptable and is recommended on this unit.
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Your unit may come equipped with storage bins in the door. Because of the temperature
characteristics of these units, items stored in these bins may not be maintained in the desired
temperature band. Please restrict the use of these bins for non‐critical temperature storage.
Place shelves on shelf clips making sure all corners are seated properly.
Temperature control
NOTE: The controls are preset at the factory to provide the desired air and product
temperatures inside of the units and require no further adjustment. Please contact the
manufacturer’s Technical Support Department before making any adjustments to determine
if adjustment is necessary and, if so, to make sure it is performed properly.
Model numbers SCBMF-2030 and SCBMF-3030 have an electronic temperature control located
on the bottom back of the unit near the compressor. Operation of this controller is detailed in
the Digital Microprocessor Temperature Controller section of this manual. All the other models
have a mechanical temperature control thermostat. Turning the thermostat towards the higher
numbers will make the unit colder. Lower numbers make it warmer. Turning the thermostat to
the off or 0 position will turn the freezer off.
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FREEZER OPERATION
After the unit is properly installed and power is applied, it will take some time before the
system is cooled down to temperature and cycling normally. You should wait 8 hours on the
first startup before beginning to add product to the unit. This ensures that the unit is installed
and operating properly before being put into service. After this wait time, the unit should be
cycling in the desired temperature band. The units are calibrated before leaving the factory, so
no adjustment should be necessary.
Loading the units will again cause temperature to rise as the warmer product is introduced into
the compartment. If a large amount of product is to be introduced, it is a good idea to do it in
stages, allowing several hours between stages to allow temperature to stabilize again before
introducing additional warm product. This will minimize the temperature transient while
loading. Other tips for successful loading include:
- Leave about 2-3 inches of free space along the back and sides of the unit to allow for proper
air flow and, therefore, more even cooling of the product.
- Do not overload the unit. Maximum suggested load is about 75% of the chamber capacity.
Additionally, the load should be distributed evenly from top to bottom and side to side for
best results.
- Minimize the time the door is open. On top of letting the cold air out, you are also letting
warm, moist air in which can result in more condensation and/or frost in the unit.
Model SCBAF-3020 has an auto-defrost feature. Every 6 hours, it will go into a defrost cycle to
remove frost build-up. During this cycle, which can last up to 25 minutes, the compressor is
turned off and defrost heaters are turned on in the evaporator section. This will cause a
temperature transient which will be seen in air temperature inside the unit but should not
significantly affect product temperatures.
Remember that the units are calibrated to the desired temperature band before leaving the
factory. We also do extensive testing to ensure that these temperatures will result in product
temperatures in the desired band. There should be no need to adjust the temperature control
on these units, but if it is necessary, they can be adjusted using the temperature control
instructions on the previous page.
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Product Description
Please Note: The digital temperature controller has been factory set and tested
to allow your unit to operate at its desired temperature cycle. Adjusting the
settings on the controller will alter these factory settings. WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND YOU CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS CONTROLLER.
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Programming
Error Messages
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Appears when either the up or down If the E1 message appears even when
E1 key is pressed when not in the no keys are being pressed, replace
programming mode control.
Appears if the control settings are not Check all settings and correct if
E2
properly stored in memory. necessary.
Appears if the EPROM data has This condition cannot be field repaired.
EE
been corrupted. Replace the control.
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The amount of moisture, condensation, or high humidity related issues increase during the summer
and, in most cases, will self-resolve when the weather cools down. Please note a refrigeration
system will NOT generate moisture or water but simply condenses the moisture that is already in
the chamber. Keeping the unit in an air conditioned, low humidity space will resolve many issues.
Other things you should check
Before calling the manufacturer’s Technical Support Department, please have the unit’s model
and serial number ready as well as the problem description. The model and serial number is
located on the serial tag which can be found on the interior left upper wall of the unit.
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Model SCBAF-3020 is an Auto-Defrost Freezer and requires little maintenance. Like the other models, it
should be cleaned periodically to keep it running efficiently. Use the cleaning agents and suggestions in
this table for best results.
CLEANING
Interior and Door Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of
Liners Baking soda and water warm water
Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or
cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb
or any electrical parts.
Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets and their seating surfaces with a
clean soft cloth
Exterior and Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners,
Handles Non Abrasive Glass ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles
Cleaner Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles
Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth handles
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated. Frost
may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm, moist air entering the
freezer when the door is opened. Between defrost evolutions; you can minimize frost build-up
by using a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal
instrument to remove frost. Never use a damp cloth or wet hands as they will stick to the inside
surfaces when cold. When defrosting becomes necessary, disconnect freezer from power
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source by unplugging to avoid electrical hazard. DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT. Remove
the product and leave the door open while defrosting the freezer.
Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the
freezer by pulling straight out. To access the external
drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove
the two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain
tube near the left center under the freezer. Place a
shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will
drain out. Check the pan occasionally to ensure it does
not overflow. A ½ inch garden hose adaptor (available
at most hardware stores) can be used to drain the
freezer directly into a floor drain. Replace the drain
plug when defrosting is complete so warm air does not
enter the freezer through the hole.
Defrosting tips – If the frost is soft, remove it with a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and
hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them inside on the freezer bottom. Close the
freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure as necessary until
all frost is removed.
After defrosting - replace the drain plugs (if applicable) and remove any towels, tools, or pans
from the interior of the freezer. Clean the interior and exterior of the unit using the cleaning
suggestions on the previous page. Plug the unit back in and restore it to service per the
operation section of this manual.
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Horizon Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser every new Horizon Scientific, Inc. refrigerated
unit, the cabinet and all parts thereof, to be free from defects in material or workmanship, when such
unit is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with provided instructions, for a period of two (2)
years. The warranty period starts two weeks from the date of shipment from Horizon Scientific, Inc.
This two week period allows ample shipping time so that the warranty will go into effect at
approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. Unless subject to prior written agreement
with Horizon Scientific, Inc., this warranty does not allow for any warranty start deferment greater than
two weeks from date of shipment due to a delayed installation and/or start-up. By purchasing any
product from Horizon Scientific, Inc., you and any entity for which you are purchasing acknowledge and
agree to each and every provision contained herein, and all other Notices and Terms provided to
Purchaser by Horizon Scientific, Inc., which are hereby incorporated.
Under this warranty, Horizon Scientific, Inc., through its authorized service organizations, will repair, or
at its option, replace any part found to contain a manufacturing defect in material or workmanship
without charge to the owner for parts and service labor. Replacement or repaired parts will be
warranted for only the unexpired portion of the original warranty. Horizon Scientific, Inc. will not
assume any shipping or cartage costs for parts under warranty. These costs shall be paid by the
customer.
In addition to the two (2) year warranty stated above, Horizon Scientific, Inc. warrants its hermetically
and semi-hermetically sealed compressors to be free from defects in both material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of three (3) additional years from the end of the initial two (2)
year warranty period, but not to exceed five (5) years after shipment from Horizon Scientific, Inc.
Compressors determined by Horizon Scientific, Inc. to have been defective within this extended time
period will, at Horizon Scientific, Inc.'s option, be either repaired or replaced with a compressor or
compressor parts of similar design and capacity.
The three (3) year extended compressor warranty applies only to hermetically and semi-hermetically
sealed parts of the compressor and does not apply to any other parts or components, including, but not
limited to, cabinet, paint finish, temperature control, refrigerant, metering device, driers, motor starting
equipment, fan assembly or any other electrical components.
Horizon Scientific, Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of
parts, subject to the additional limitations below. This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any
person to assume obligations other than expressly covered by this warranty.
NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible for economic loss; profit loss;
or special, indirect or consequential damages, including without limitation, losses or damages arising
from contents spoilage claims whether or not on account of refrigeration failure, electrical failure,
power failure, or compressor failure. HORIZON SCIENTIFIC, INC.’S MAXIMUM CUMULATIVE LIABILITY
RELATIVE TO ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY INDEMNITY, WHETHER
OR NOT INSURED, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR
LIABILITY.
WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. This warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the
original purchaser/user to whom delivered. Any such assignment or transfer shall void the warranties
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herein made and shall void all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose.
Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts that Horizon
Scientific, Inc. determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration, neglect,
abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood or other external causes. It
does not apply to defects resulting from failure to properly install, operate or maintain the product in
accordance with the printed instructions provided, or damage caused by the storage of any corrosive
material that comes in contact with the interior or exterior portions of the cabinet, or the use of spark
producing equipment or containers (such as galvanized or carbonized steel containers) that come in
contact with any interior portion of the cabinet.
OUTSIDE U.S./CANADA. This warranty does not apply to, and Horizon Scientific, Inc. is not responsible
for, any warranty claims made on products sold or used outside the United States and Canada.
CHOICE OF LAW/VENUE. The laws of the State of South Carolina shall govern the validity, interpretation
and enforcement of this warranty, regardless of conflicts of law principles. Purchaser agrees that proper
venue for any action to enforce the terms of this warranty shall be the Dorchester County District
Courts, South Carolina. Purchaser submits the jurisdiction of such courts over the Purchaser and the
subject matter of any such action. Any action for breach of these warranty provisions must be
commenced within one (1) year after that cause of action has accrued.
WARRANTY CLAIMS. To obtain prompt warranty service, simply contact the manufacturer at 800-648-
4041. Horizon Scientific, Inc.’s shipping records showing date of shipment shall be conclusive in
establishing the warranty period. All claims should include: model number of the refrigerator, the serial
number of the cabinet, proof of purchase, date of installation, and all pertinent information supporting
the existence of the alleged defect. Any repairs must be authorized by Horizon in order for the warranty
to be honored.
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