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2. Attach the funnel into one end of the 3/8" I.D. vinyl tubing.
3. Remove the plastic protective cap from the fill fitting.
4. Attach the free end of the funnel tubing to the fill fitting.
5. Hold funnel above the level of the fill fitting and pour the water into the funnel until
the ADD WATER alarm light goes out. The water jacket holds about 13 gallons (49
liters) of water.
6. Add one additional quart (one liter) of distilled water. The incubator is now properly
filled.
7. Remove the tubing from the fill fitting and replace the plastic protective cap.
Note: Water seepage may occur from vent hole when chamber temperature increases.
Figure 4-4
Incubator Base with Water Jacket Drain and Valve
b. Tap Fill Method (Refer to Figure 4-3)
Three feet of 3/8" ID vinyl tubing is provided in the accessories bag included with
each incubator. If the distilled water outlet is more than three feet from the incubator,
more tubing and a connector will be required.
1. Verify that the water jacket drain valve on the bottom of the incubator frame is
closed. The valve is located behind a protective metal cover and will require two
screws to be removed. The valve is closed when the valve knob is turned vertical.
Refer to the illustration in Figure 4-4.
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