Forma Scientific, Inc.___________________________________________________Contents
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Receiving
1.1 Preliminary Inspection ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Visible Loss or Damage ....................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Responsibility for Shipping Damage .................................................... 1-1
Section 2 - Unpacking List
2.1 Unpacking List..................................................................................... 2-1
Section 3 - Installation and Start-Up
3.1 Location............................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Preliminary Disinfecting ...................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Installing the #6 Neoprene Stopper (Access Port) ................................ 3-2
3.4 Installing the Shelf Brackets and Cam Latch to the Duct Sheets........... 3-2
Installing the Shelf Brackets ............................................................ 3-2
Installing the Cam Latch Assembly.................................................. 3-2
3.5 Installing the Duct Sheets..................................................................... 3-4
3.6 Installing the Shelves ........................................................................... 3-4
3.7 Leveling............................................................................................... 3-4
3.8 Connecting the Incubator to a Power Source ........................................ 3-5
3.9 Preparing the Incubator for Filling ....................................................... 3-5
3.10 Filling the Water Jacket ...................................................................... 3-7
Funnel Method................................................................................. 3-7
Tap Fill Method............................................................................... 3-8
3.11 Filling the Humidity Reservoir or Pan................................................. 3-9
3.12 Setting the Chamber Temperature ....................................................... 3-10
3.13 Setting the Overtemp Safety Thermostat ............................................. 3-10
3.14 Connecting the Optional Gas Guard .................................................... 3-12
a. Connecting the Gas Inlet ............................................................. 3-12
b. Connecting the CO
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Tanks.......................................................... 3-12