Bugbox M
UM-20 R4.0
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Bugbox M User Manual
Using the workstation
Using the interlock
The Bugbox M workstation has a specially designed interlock for transferring Petri dishes into and out
of the workstation chamber.
Interlock overview
The interlock consists of 2 main components;
Interlock outer door
Interlock inner door
The interlock is accessed by opening either the outer or inner door.
Note: Both doors should not be open at the same time.
Opening the interlock outer door
Before opening the interlock outer door, check that the interlock inner door is closed. To open the
interlock outer door, push the interlock outer door knob (item 5 in Figure 4) towards the workstation.
The interlock outer door will release. The interlock outer door can then be lifted open.
To close the interlock outer door, push the interlock outer door down. The door latch will click to
indicate that the door is closed.
Note: Do not open the interlock outer door if the interlock inner door is open. Do not place object(s)
on the interlock outer door, as this may damage the workstation.
Opening the interlock inner door
To open the interlock inner door;
Access the workstation chamber via the Ezee Sleeves. See section 6.2.2, for details.
Undo the inner door catch by turning the catch anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise).
Pull the inner door backwards to open the inner door.
To close the interlock inner door;
Push the interlock inner door closed.
Tighten the inner door catch by turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten the inner door catch.
Note: The interlock inner door should only be open when transferring materials from the interlock
chamber to the workstation chamber and vice versa. The interlock inner door should not be opened
if the interlock outer door is open.
