Section 2
INITIAL EXAMINATION AND INSTALLATION
2.1
COMMISSIONING
2.1.0 Please check the Tip N Tell indicator on the packaging to ensure the
instrument as not been tipped or laid down. If the blue beads are showing in
the top half of the indicator please refer to LMS Ltd.
2.1.1
Remove all packing materials.
2.1.2 Check for signs of external damage (this MUST be reported
immediately to the Carrier and Supplier).
2.1.3 After the cooled incubator has been sited please allow 24 hours before
switching on.
2.1.4 Check that the electrical supply details on the information Rating Plate, which
is fitted to the rear panel, are in accordance with the available electrical
supply. If correct please use the mains lead supplied, which you will find
inside the cabinet with the user manual.
2.1.5 All cooled incubators are supplied with a 3 pin moulded plug, which if not
suitable may be replaced by an electrician or other competent person.
Connect conductors as follows: BROWN to live, BLUE to neutral,
GREEN/YELLOW to earth.
2.1.6 Position the cooled incubator so that approximately 100mm of free space
exists around the cooled incubator.
2.1.7 Adjust levelling foot or feet (depending on model) so that the cooled
incubator is sited firmly. Lockable castors (where fitted) MUST be locked.
2.1.8 On Series 3 and 4 please ensure that the refrigeration switch, which is fitted
on the rear panel on the right hand side, is in the ON position (down).
2.1.9
On Series 4 place the defrost tray in the rails provided underneath the
cabinet.
2.2.
CONTROLS – Common to All Models
2.2.1 Fuse
On Series 1A, 2 and 3 all models are fitted with an IEC fused socket, on Series
4 a 1.25" TYPE F cartridge fuse in a screw fitting carrier, both are located on
the rear of the control compartment adjacent to the Serial Number plate on
which the fuse value is indicated.
2.2.2 Non-Adjustable Overheat Protection Device
This device is fitted within the air mixing chamber to safeguard the cooled
incubator should a fault condition of overheating develop. Operation of this
device will be indicated by the Red ‘safety’ neon light on the front panel being
illuminated. In the event of this happening the cooled incubator must be
switched off until the reason for the fault condition is established and the fault
itself is rectified.
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