widely separated points and recorded on an automatic
digital data collection system, similar to the Kaye
System 8000 Recorder.
(4)
Recorder printer-out shall directly indicate Hour,
Minute, Date, Sensing Unit Identification, and temperature
reading in degrees Celsius at 10 minute intervals.
(5)
Test shall be conducted at MINIMUM temperature, MID-POINT
temperature, and MAXIMUM temperature.
(6)
Once during each test, the door should be opened for 1
minute. Room should recover control and uniformity
within 10 minutes of this disturbance.
(7)
Recorder print-out should indicate the following:
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Control point setting
-
Date and time test started
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Point where Temperature and Stabilization are achieved
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Point where door is opened
-
Signature and designation of individual conducting tests
-
Manufacturer and serial number of recording instrument
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Place, date, and number of certification.
B.
Undercounter Laboratory Refrigerators:
1)
Visual Examination: Each refrigerator should be examined for
the following defects.
a)
Finish:
(1)
Not finished as specified.
(2)
Base metal exposed or thinly covered, blistered,
peeled or chipped.
(3)
Discolored, fish scale, burn-off, beads of enamel or
glaze, lumps, scumming, scratched, runs, sags, drips,
or other imperfections.
(4)
Stained or foreign matter embedded in finish.
(5)
Color not as specified.
b)
Construction and Workmanship:
(1)
Any part missing or not type or size specified.
(2)
Any part fractured, split, punctured, sprung, torn,
dented, creased, deteriorated, bowed, decayed,
malformed, or impaired.
(3)
Functioning component that is inoperative or will not
function as intended.
(4)
Item not in accordance with manufacturer's standard
production
(5)
Adjustable legs not provided as specified.
(6)
Bolts, nuts, screws, and other types of threaded
components missing, broken. stripped or fractured,
not type specified.
(7)
Electrical wiring and connections not type specified.
(8)
Data - name plates omitted or not as specified.
2)
Operational Test: The refrigerator(s) should be completely
assembled and connected to the applicable utility services. The
refrigerator should be leveled and adjusted in accordance with
the manufacturer's standard practice. The refrigerator should
be operated in normal room temperature for at 1 hour to
demonstrate that all parts are in working order, and that the
controls function according to settings. There should be no
evidence of failure, overheating or leaks. Controls should
operate in a smooth and efficient manner, and without undue
vibration.
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