NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO-150, Manual To Operations

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M1310-0050 Model CO-150 CO
2
Incubator User’s Guide
3.2 Preparing for Operation
1. Remove the black protective cover from the CO
2
sensor, and store it for use when
you clean the incubator. There is a storage holder at the rear of the unit ( see
Figure 3 below ).
Figure 3: Rear Panel
2. Ensure that the white porous sensor cover is in place.
3. Remove the silica gel dessicant sachet.
4. Using the power cord provided, connect the incubator to a grounded power
supply. The display will illuminate immediately.
NOTE:
The incubator does not contain a main power switch, and will turn on
immediately when connected to a power source. If the power
receptacle has a switch, make certain the power receptacle is switched
on. When the incubator turns on, the decimal points on the display for
Temperature and CO
2
flash on and off to signify that the Alarm System
is not armed.
5. Turn on the gas supply with the pressure set to 5 psi or 0.35 bar when the
incubator is at the programmed temperature.
NOTE:
Be certain to check for leaks in the CO
2
connections to avoid depleting
your CO
2
gas supply. This can be accomplished using a solution of
soapy water applied to each fitting and checking for bubbles. If any
bubbles are noted, readjust the fitting.
6. The chamber setpoints are pre-programmed at 37.0°C and 5.0% CO
2
.
7. If you are not planning to humidify the incubator, leave the humidity tray in place
and skip to Step 4 in Section 3.3 below .
FUSE
HOLDER
POWER
INLET