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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Read this Manual .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Considerations and Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 7
Contacting Assistance .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Manufacturing Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Engineering Improvements.................................................................................................................................................. 8
CO
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Gas Supply ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reference Sensor Devices ................................................................................................................................................ 10
RECEIVING YOUR UNIT ...........................................................................................................................................11
Inspect the Shipment ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Orientation Photos ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Recording Data Plate Information ................................................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installation Procedure Checklist ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Required Ambient Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Required Clearances ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Power Source Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Lifting and Handling ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Leveling ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Install the Incubator ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Deionized and Distilled Water .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Installation - Clean and Disinfect ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Install Chamber HEPA Filter and Duct .......................................................................................................................... 20
Shelving Installation............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Connect to the CO
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Supply .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Access Port Stopper ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................................... 25
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 27
OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Put the Incubator into Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Humidify the Incubator ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Set the Temperature Setpoint ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Muting the Audible Temperature Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 35
Automatic Door Cutoffs ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Start a Flow of CO
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Set the CO
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Setpoint ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
Muting the Audible CO
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Alarm ........................................................................................................................................ 38
No Gas Supply Alarm (NGS) ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Set the Over Temperature Safety .................................................................................................................................. 39
Loading Samples ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Accessory Compatibility .................................................................................................................................................... 40
Data Output Capabilities ................................................................................................................................................... 41
Condensation and the Dew Point .................................................................................................................................. 42
USER MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................................................................................................................. 43
Minimizing Contamination Exposure ............................................................................................................................. 44
Maintaining Atmospheric Integrity ................................................................................................................................. 44
Gas Lines and HEPA Filters .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Electrical Components ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Storing the Incubator .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Replace the Chamber HEPA Filter ................................................................................................................................. 46
Calibrate the Temperature Display ................................................................................................................................. 47
Calibrate the CO
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Display .................................................................................................................................................. 51