Aquasafe WSL25 Pro, Instruction Manual

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4.0 Care and Maintenance
4.1 General
The AquaSafe® incubator is designed to require minimal maintenance if used correctly and the
instructions herein are adhered to, although from time to time cleaning and basic maintenance
will be required as outlined in sections 4.2 and 4.3.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
4.2 Cleaning
Before cleaning the incubator ensure that the power supply is disconnected, the incubator is
turned off and has cooled down.
After cleaning ensure all parts are thoroughly dried prior to operation.
To clean the incubator outer surfaces and plastics use a cloth moistened with a mild soap solution
or an alcohol impregnated cloth or wipe. Do not use acetone or other solvents.
The incubator is splash proof but it is not fully waterproof so it should not be left outside in wet
conditions and must not be submersed in water.
The incubator chamber is sealed at the bottom so spills will not affect the unit but should be
cleaned as soon as possible. The Aluminium chamber can be cleaned with Alcohol, soap or solvent
based cleaners. Do not use abrasive or chlorine-based cleaners.
The Petri-Lok® rack can be steam sterilised if required but it is not recommended to steam sterilise
the top.
The AquaSafe® carry case and integral docking station is waterproof when the lid is fully closed
and the connector cap is fitted. When closed the case can be washed with a mild soap solution or
rinsed with a hose. The case is also resistant to most solvents and acetone.
Internally the case can be cleaned with a damp cloth but water should not be allowed inside as
this could result in a short circuit, causing the batteries to overheat. If water was to penetrate the
case, turn off the incubator immediately, open the docking station and disconnect the batteries .
Dry as soon as possible and ensure it is thoroughly dried before reconnecting the batteries and
operating the incubator.