Aquasafe WSL50 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.