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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 6
General Safety Considerations ................................................................................................................. 6
Engineering Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 7
Contacting Assistance ............................................................................................................................... 7
RECEIVING YOUR BACTRON .................................................................................................................... 8
Inspecting the Shipment ............................................................................................................................ 8
Orientation Photos..................................................................................................................................... 9
Record Data Plate Information ................................................................................................................ 12
Temperature Reference Sensor Device ................................................................................................. 12
Catalyst Oven .......................................................................................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 14
Required Ambient Conditions ................................................................................................................. 15
Workspace .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Environmental Disruption Sources .......................................................................................................... 15
UV Lighting .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Power Source Requirements .................................................................................................................. 16
High Altitude Effects ................................................................................................................................ 16
Lifting and Handling ................................................................................................................................ 17
Leveling ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Install the BACTRON .............................................................................................................................. 17
Gas Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 18
Connect the Gas Supply ......................................................................................................................... 19
Connect to a Vacuum Supply Source ..................................................................................................... 20
Connect the Foot Pedal Controls ............................................................................................................ 21
Fill the Manometer................................................................................................................................... 22
Installation Cleaning and Disinfection ..................................................................................................... 22
Place Anaerobic Monitoring Strips .......................................................................................................... 23
Install Shelf Spacers ............................................................................................................................... 23
Prepare the Incubators ............................................................................................................................ 23
Install the Arm Port Doors ....................................................................................................................... 24
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................. 26
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 29
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Theory of Operation and Major Component Functions ........................................................................... 33
Place the BACTRON in Operation .......................................................................................................... 36
Establish an Anaerobic Atmosphere ....................................................................................................... 37
Attach the Sleeve Assemblies ................................................................................................................. 41
Chamber Entry ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Moving in the Pressurized Chamber ....................................................................................................... 43
Anaerobic Monitoring Strips .................................................................................................................... 43
Verifying an Anaerobic Atmosphere........................................................................................................ 44
Troubleshooting Oxygen in the Chamber ............................................................................................... 45
Exiting the Chamber ................................................................................................................................ 46
Set the Temperature Set Point ................................................................................................................ 47
Temperature Accuracy Verification ......................................................................................................... 48
Set the Over Temperature Limit .............................................................................................................. 50
Cycling the Pass Box .............................................................................................................................. 51
Load Samples ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Reactivating the Catalyst Cartridges ....................................................................................................... 54
AMG Conservation Methods ................................................................................................................... 54
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