NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC BioFlo 4500, Manual To Operations

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New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide
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If it is necessary to clean the gases before exhausting them to the
atmosphere, the line can be run to a filter or scrubber. If the gases are
piped away, a drip leg (larger in size so that a slight reservoir is formed)
should be put in the line because the gases leaving a fermentor/bioreactor
are moisture-laden. A drain valve should be put in the drip leg and it
should be opened periodically to allow the condensate to drain. Refer to
your local NBS parts distributor or sales office for special containment
and gas treatment devices.
5.5.5 Electrical
The BioFlo 4500 is shipped with a line cord that does not include a plug.
A suitable plug must be attached or the fermentor may be hardwired
directly to a circuit breaker. Before making connections, verify that the
supply voltage matches the specified voltage and power requirements on
the electrical specification plate, located on the side panel of the fermentor
console.
Because power fluctuations greater than 10% from the nameplate rating of
your BioFlo 4500 can result in severe damage to the electronics of the
unit, it is recommended that an appropriately rated, high quality voltage
stabilizer be installed on the line to protect the electronic components.
5.5.6 Drain
The drain encompasses all waste streams which are considered to have
been in contact with the process and are therefore referred to as
contaminated . Refer to your local NBS parts distributor or sales office for
containment and waste treatment devices.
CAUTION!
Before making electrical connections, verify that the supply
voltage matches the voltage and power requirements on the
electrical specification plate.
CAUTION!
Power fluctuations varying more than 10% from the nameplate
rating can result in severe damage to the fermentor/bioreactor
electronics.