3. Important Notice
(Read this section to the end prior to use for your own safety)
AD-3100 requires separate CO
2
and N
2
cylinders. Siphon type cylinders are not available.
Premixed gas (ex. CO
2
: 5% O
2
: 5% N
2
: 90%) is prohibited.
A power outlet should be solely assigned to the incubator.
Use of power strip or same kind of connections is not recommended.
Acid, benzene, soap, toothpaste are not recommended to use for cleaning.
Use of a brush to any part of the incubator for cleaning is not recommended.
Do not wipe the plastic and rubber area with volatile liquid such as benzene.
Use neutral detergent and wipe off completely with water.
Do not clean the incubator by pouring water (especially on top panel) and wiping it off.
Pure distilled or even cleaner water is recommended for the humidification
In the chamber in order to avoid any chance of contamination.
Check the volume of remaining water at least once in 3 days.
Water for the humidification must be replaced or refilled as needed.
The water should be pre-warmed to the same temperature as the set temperature of the incubator.
Pedestal, bench, desk or table where the incubator will be set up MUST be solid and leveled.
Do not place flammable substances and volatile compounds in the incubator,
such as alcohol, benzene, ethanol, adhesive or propane gas.
Especially when you use oxygen, do not use matches or lighters and/or
smoke cigarettes into the laboratory.
CO
2
cylinder, which is equipped with siphon inside, cannot be used with the incubator.
Gas pressure to supply into the incubator should be maintained at
0.03Mpa (0. 3 bar / 4.35 psi) for CO
2
and 0.05Mpa (0.5 bar / 7.25 psi) for N
2
.
In case the incubator will be kept powered off,
remove the water for the humidification and dry out the chamber completely.
The incubator MUST be properly earthed to ground.
Worn out O
2
sensor should be properly discarded in order to avoid contamination
of the natural environment.