Environmental Chamber_________________________________________________________________Start-Up and Operation
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Section 3 - Start Up and Operation
Figure 3-1, Environmental Chamber Control Panel
shown with optional CoBex Recorder and optional
CO
2
control
3.1 The Control Panel
Main Power Switch and Indicator Light (Figure 3-2)
The main power switch controls power to the incubator.
The main power indicator lights when the power switch is on
and the unit is receiving power.
Refrigeration Switch and Indicator Light (Figure 3-3)
The refrigeration switch controls power to the refriger-
ation system. The refrigeration indicator lights when the
refrigeration switch is on and the compressor is receiving
power.
Defrost Switch and Indicator Light (Figure 3-3)
The defrost switch controls power to the defrost sys-
tem. Setting the defrost switch to Auto will provide two
15-minute defrost cycles during a twenty-four hour period.
The defrost indicator lights when the defrost switch is on
and the incubator is in a defrost cycle.
The defrost switch must be set to Auto when the
temperature setpoint is 10°C, or below.
Cool Indicator (Figure 3-4)
The Cool Indicator is illuminated when the refrigera-
tion system is activated.
Heat Indicator (Figure 3-4)
The Heat Indicator is illuminated when the heater is
activated.
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Figure 3-2
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Figure 3-3
