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Section 8 - Parts List

Section 9 - Schematics

Section 10 - Warranty Information

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Section 1 - Receiving7
Preliminary Inspection7
Visible Loss or Damage7
Responsibility for Shipping Damage7
Section 2 - Unpacking List8
Unpacking List8
Section 3 - Installation and Start-Up9
Location9
Preliminary Disinfecting9
Installing the #6 Neoprene Stopper (Access Port)10
Installing the Shelf Brackets10
Installing the Duct Sheets12
Installing the Shelves12
Leveling12
Connecting the Incubator to a Power Source13
Preparing the Incubator for Filling13
Filling the Water Jacket15
Tap Fill Method16
Filling the Humidity Reservoir or Pan17
Setting the Chamber Temperature18
Setting the Overtemp Safety Thermostat18
Connecting the Optional Gas Guard20
Connecting the CO Tanks20
Connecting the Gas Supply When Not Using the Gas Guard21
Zeroing the CO 2 Controller22
Setting the CO 2 Content23
Section 4 - Operation24
Operation24
Overview of Humidification and CO 224
Control Panel26
Fill Fitting and Vent Hole26
Power Switch and Pilot Light26
Circuit Breaker26
Variable/37°C Switch, Temp Control and Heater Pilot Light27
Gas Sample Port27
Setpoint Adjustment Screwdriver27
CO 2 Module27
CO 2 Power Switch27
CO 2 Controller and Digital Display27
Audible CO 2 Alarm and Pilot Light28
Set/Silence Push Button28
Alarm Disable Switch28
CO 2 Inject Light29
CO 2 Zero Adjustment29
Alarm/Monitor Module30
Overtemperature Controller and Push to Set Button30
Overtemp Alarm and Pilot Light30
Add Water Pilot Light and Audible Alarm30
Remote Alarm Relay System30
Recorder Output32
Optional) Gas Guard Stock #19041032
Control Switch33
Silence Switch33
Gas Depletion Alarm33
Active Tank Indicating Lights33
Pressure Low Indicating Lights33
Start-Up Procedure33
Section 5 - Routine Maintenance34
Installing the Decontamination Kit34
Disinfecting the Incubator Interior37
Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior38
Draining the Water Jacket38
Changing the CO 2 Filter39
CO 2 Test Instruments39
Section 6 - Service40
General Troubleshooting40
CO 2 Control Module Calibration43
Stabilizing the Incubator44
Adjusting the Zero Pot44
Adjusting the Span Pot45
Re-Checking the Zero Adjustment46
Checking the CO 2 at the Desired Setpoint46
37°C Control Calibration47
Replacing the CO 2 Sensor47
Replacing the Triac48
Replacing the CO 2 Solenoid48
Replacing the Temperature Control49
Replacing the Pilot Lights49
Replacing the Circuit Breaker50
Replacing the Power Switch50
Replacing the Thermistor50
Replacing the 0.3 Amp Fuse51
Replacing the Blower Motor51
Fuse Chart53
Section 7 - Features, Specifications and Accessories54
Construction54
CO 2 Control Features54
Temperature Control55

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