User Manual
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INSTALLATION
Local city, county or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any questions
about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may be performed by
the end user.
Under normal circumstances this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 5 and
40C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25C) and with a supply voltage that does not vary by
more than 10%. Customer service should be contacted for operating conditions outside of these limits.
2.1 Power Source: The electrical supply circuit to the incubator must conform to all national and
local electrical codes. Consult the incubator’s serial data plate for the voltage and ampere
requirements before making connection. VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 10%
FROM THE SERIAL PLATE RATING. This unit is intended for 50/60 Hz application. A separate
circuit is recommended to prevent possible loss of product due to overloading or failure of other
equipment on the same circuit.
2.2 Location: When selecting a site for the incubator, consider all conditions which may affect
performance, such as extreme heat from steam radiators, stoves, ovens autoclaves, etc. Avoid
direct sun, fast-moving air currents, heating/cooling ducts, and high traffic areas. To ensure air
circulation around the unit allow a minimum of 10cm between the unit and any walls or partitions
which might obstruct free airflow.
2.3 Lifting / Handling: These units are heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting
devices that are sufficiently rated for these loads. Units should only be lifted from their bottom
surfaces. Doors, handles and knobs are not adequate for lifting or stabilization. The unit should
be completely restrained from tipping during lifting or transport. All moving parts, such as shelves
and trays should be removed and doors need to be positively locked in the closed position during
transfer to prevent shifting and damage.
2.4 Leveling: The unit must sit level and solidly. Leveling feet (supplied) are to be installed in the
holes at the base of the incubator. Turn the leveling feet counterclockwise to raise level. If the
unit must be moved, turn the leveling feet in all the way to prevent bending of the feet.
2.5 Cleaning: The incubator was cleaned at the factory, but not sterilized. Remove all interior parts,
including shelves and shelf clips and clean all parts and the chamber with a disinfectant that is
appropriate for your application. A thorough periodic cleaning is strongly recommended.
WARNING: Never clean the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners with the unit connected to the
electrical supply. Always disconnect the unit from the electrical service when cleaning and assure
all volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power
supply.
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