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USING THE WORKSTATION
Using the interlock
The InvivO
2
400 workstation has a 26 litre interlock and the InvivO
2
500 has a 41 litre
interlock. This is used for transferring materials and samples into and out of the
workstation chamber and pre-conditioning the atmosphere to not affect the internal
workstation atmosphere.
As an optional extra (External HEPA containment package) the purge facility can be
operated for both entering and exiting the workstation. When transferring samples out of
the workstation the interlock purge cycle must be run before the interlock outer door can
be opened.
Interlock Overview
The interlock consists of 4 main components;
Interlock outer door.
Interlock inner door.
Interlock chamber.
Interlock floor tray.
The interlock is accessed by opening either the outer or inner door.
Operating the interlock outer door
Before opening the interlock outer door, check that the interlock inner door is closed. To
open the interlock outer door, go to the Utilities menu from the gas control screen, push
and hold the icon of the interlock outer door.
Icon 1: Interlock Outer Door
The door lock will release and the door will move towards you slightly. The door can then
be pulled down to open fully. To close the interlock outer door, push the door closed and
the magnetic lock will re-engage. Do not place object(s) on the interlock outer door when
open, as this may damage the workstation.
