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INSTALLATION
Local city, county or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any questions about
local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may be performed by the end
user.
Under normal circumstance this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 5
and 40
C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity ( at 25
C ) and with a supply voltage that does not vary by more
than 10%. Customer service should be contacted for operating conditions outside these limits.
3.1
Power Source:
Check the data plate for voltage and ampere requirements before making a connection.
If the requirements match your power source, plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. VOLTAGE
SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 10% FROM THE DATA PLATE RATING. These units are intended
for a 50/60 Hz application. We recommend a separate circuit to prevent loss of product due to
overloading or circuit failure.
Electrical supply to the unit must conform to all national and local electrical codes.
3.2
Location:
When selecting a site for the incubator, consider all conditions that may affect
performance, such as extreme heat from radiators, stoves, ovens, autoclaves, etc. Position the
unit so the end-user has access to the power plug. Avoid direct sun, fast moving air currents,
heating and cooling ducts, and high traffic areas. To ensure air circulation around the unit, allow a
minimum of 30 cm (11 13/16
”) between incubator and any walls or partitions that may obstruct
free airflow and a minimum of 10 cm (4”) top clearance.
3.3
Lifting / Handling:
These units are heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting
devices that are sufficiently rated for these loads. Units should only be lifted from their bottom
surfaces. Doors, handles and knobs are not adequate lifting or stabilization. The unit should be
completely restrained from tipping during lifting or transport. All moving parts, such as shelves and
trays should be removed and doors need to be positively locked in the closed position during transfer
to prevent shifting and damage.
3.4
Leveling:
The unit must sit level and solidly. Leveling feet (supplied) are to be installed in the holes
at the base of the oven. Turn them counterclockwise to raise the level and clockwise to lower the
level. If the unit must be moved, turn the leveling feet in all the way to prevent damage.
3.5
Cleaning:
The oven's interior was cleaned at the factory, but not sterilized. Remove all interior parts
if assembled and clean the inside of the chamber thoroughly with a disinfectant that is suitable for
your application. Make sure to rinse the cleaned surface with a damp cloth, using water only, and
dry the surfaces with a clean cloth. DO NOT USE chlorine-based bleaches or abrasives as they will
damage the stainless steel surface. DO NOT USE spray cleaners that might leak through openings
and cracks and get on electrical parts or that may contain solvents that will harm the coatings. A
similar periodic cleaning is recommended.
WARNING:
Never clean the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners with the unit connected to the
electrical supply. Always disconnect the unit form the electrical service when cleaning and assure all
volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power
supply.
3.6
Burning In:
It is recommended that the unit go through a “burning in” process prior to operation.
This is to eliminate the smoking of protective coatings on the element. Read sections 4, 5 and 6
carefully to understand operating requirements. To burn in turn the Overtemperature Safety to
maximum and set the digital display to 200. Run for a minimum of one hour under ventilation until
smoke dissipates.
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