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If the incubation chamber is frequently opened or left
open for long periods during operation, there is a risk that
the CO
2
from the cartridge may be depleted prematurely.
6.3
Preparing the device for transport
•
Switch on the Cellbox.
•
Verify the battery status and if necessary, charge the
device (observe the status of the 4 LEDs on the front
panel). Please keep in mind that 10
hours will be needed to fully charge the batteries.
•
If necessary, replace the CO
2
cylinder before use as
described in section 6.2.
•
It is essential to provide the device with sufficient
time to reach a stable internal temperature before
being used for the transport of living cells. The lid of
the incubation chamber has to be closed and
latched down before the device is switched on. Ap-
proximately 30-45 minutes are required for the inter-
nal temperature to reach 37°C.
•
The device can reach an internal CO
2
concentration
of 5% within a few minutes of operation.
All preparations should be performed
using an external power source to
ensure that the battery packs remain
fully charged for transport.
6.4
Transporting the device
The lid of the main power switch should be securely
closed before the device is transported. This prevents
access to the main power switch, ensuring the device is
not accidentally powered off during transport.
To protect the contents of the Cellbox, the device should
only be transported in an upright position.
It is strongly recommended that the Cellbox, and more
so the transport compartment, remains closed during
transport. The incubation chamber should only be
opened if absolutely necessary because this jeopardizes
the internal environment and subsequently the cell viabil-
ity.
If the possibility exists, the device should be
connected to an external power source during transport.
In this way the maximum transport period of 24 hours
can be extended.
Open the carton overpack to access the polystyrene
housing within.
Lift the polystyrene lid and place the Cellbox inside.
The polystyrene housing has been
specially designed for effortlessly
inserting and removing the Cellbox.
Should the Cellbox not fit, do not force it, simply
rotate the Cellbox until it slides into the
polystyrene housing.