Esco Airstream PCR-3A User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Esco Polymerase Chain Reaction
Cabinet. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself
with the many unique features and exciting innovations we have built
into your new equipment. Esco provides many other resources at our
website, www.escoglobal.com, to complement this manual and help
you enjoy many years of productive and safe use of your Esco
products.
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Esco Polymerase Chain Reaction Cabinets
(SCR-2A, PCR-3A, PCR-4A)
Service Manual Version E - Released January 2021
North America
Service Manual
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Cabinets
DOMINIQUE DUTSCHER SAS

Esco Airstream PCR-3A Specifications

General

Type	PCR Cabinet
Filter Type	HEPA
UV Lamp	Yes
HEPA Filter Efficiency	99.99% at 0.3 microns
Noise Level	65 dBA
Power Supply	220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

Safety Warning

Essential safety precautions for operating and working around the equipment.

Chapter 1 - Re-Certification by Service Personnel

Certification Flowchart

Airflow Adjustment

Unit Re-Certification

Key procedures and checks involved in re-certifying the cabinet.

Replacement of Filter

Detailed instructions for safely replacing the HEPA/ULPA filter.

Replacement of Blower

Guide on how to replace the blower motor and housing.

Fluorescent Lamp and UV Lamp replacement

Chapter 2 - Troubleshooting

Cabinet does not start

Diagnostic steps for issues preventing the cabinet from powering on.

Blower does not function

Troubleshooting guide for when the blower fan fails to operate.

Airflow is not at nominal velocity

Steps to address airflow issues and achieve specified velocity.

Contaminated samples

Excessive fan noise

Blank LCD

Inoperative buttons

Lights always OFF

Cannot turn on UV lamp