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SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION AND START-UP
4.1 LOCATION
Locate the incubator on a firm, level surface capable of supporting the unit.
Approximate weight with water: Single Chamber = 357 lbs (162 kg)
Dual Chamber = 714 lbs (324 kg)
The incubator should be placed in an area of the laboratory away from any centrifuges,
sonicators, doors, windows and air-conditioning or heating ductwork that might produce
drafts. To help prevent microbial contamination, the incubator should not be located in
areas of high personnel traffic.
Adequate room must be provided behind the incubator for connections of electrical,
gas and other equipment. Also, since gases are emitted from the rear of the incubator, the
unit should not be installed in an unvented recess or in a poorly ventilated room.
Caution: To prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment, lock inner
glass door and secure outer door before tipping unit to adjust the leveling
feet. Do not attempt to tilt the incubator without assistance while
adjusting the leveling feet.
4.2 PRELIMINARY DISINFECTING
Before installing the duct sheets and the shelves, remove the clear plastic film from the
shelf brackets and duct sheets. Forma Scientific, Inc. recommends disinfecting all interior
surfaces (including both door gaskets). Rinse the surfaces with sterile distilled water (50K
Ohm to 1 Meg Ohm). Also disinfect the CO
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sensor and the blower wheel, taking care
not to saturate the sensor.
The duct sheets and shelves must be washed with the same disinfectant solution and
rinsed with sterile distilled water prior to their installation in the chamber. Repeat rinsing
until you are satisfied that all of the disinfectant-detergent has been removed. Proceed
with the installation as noted. Refer to Section 6.2 of this manual.
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