Fisher Scientific Isotemp 178L 120V, User Manual

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Fisher Scientific Peltier Low Temp. Incubators 6-1
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Operation
Preparing the Peltier low temperature incubator
The low temperature incubator must not be released for operation before all major start-up
activities have been completed (see
“Installation procedures” on page 5-1 ).
Device Check
Prior to starting operation, the following low temperature incubator components must be
checked for their correct function:
• The door seal in the front frame must not be damaged.
• The glass door must not be damaged.
• The shelving components must be installed safely.
• Disinfecting the low temperature incubator’s Work Space
Disinfect the work space according to the operator-specified hygiene guidelines.
Starting Operation
1. Turn the low temperature incubator on using the control panel.
2. Adjust the temperature set value on the control panel.
3. The temperature controller starts adjusting the work space to the user-specified
temperature set value now.
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To avoid any risk of explosion or fire
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4. Load the work space with samples.
• refrain from loading the low temperature incubator with any of
the substances listed in the section “Incorrect Use” on
page 1-6
• make sure that the ambient air is free of any solvents
• do not operate the low temperature incubator in areas with an
explosion hazard