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Add one additional quart (one liter) of distilled water. The incubator is now properly
filled.
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 3-3
Incubator Base with Water Jacket Drain and Valve
b. Tap Fill Method
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.
A high rate of flow and high pressure from the water tap can
cause distortion to the incubator chamber walls.
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 3-3.
Remove the plastic protective cap from the fill fitting.
Connect the 3/8" I.D. vinyl tubing between the fitting and the distilled water tap.
Open the tap until water flows steadily into the water jacket.
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