Thermo Electron 3940 Series, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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Leveling the Unit
Model 3940 Series 1-1 Thermo Electron Corporation
Section 1
Installation and Set-Up
Locate the unit on a firm, level surface in an area of minimum ambient
temperature fluctuation. A minimum of three (3) inches of clearance is
required at the top and back of the incubator. This space is necessary to
allow adequate airflow around the refrigeration system. At least eight (8)
inches clearance above the cabinet is required for service access.
Disinfect all interior surfaces with a general-use laboratory disinfectant.
Rinse thoroughly with sterile distilled water, then 70% ethanol. Dry with a
sterile cloth as needed.
Disinfect the shelf channels and shelves, then rinse with distilled water
before installing.
Caution
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except
those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the
manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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Warning
Accidental spills of hazardous materials on or inside this unit are
the responsibility of the user.
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The shelves may be installed at any level
in the incubator. Install a shelf channel
on each side. With the tabs pointing up,
attach the channel by locating the rivet
into a slotted hole, far end first. Pull the
channel toward the front and slide the
front rivet on the channel into the slotted
hole and press down. Make sure that the
channels are opposite each other so that
the installed shelf will be level.
Place a bubble-type level on a shelf inside the incubator. Adjust the feet as
needed; counterclockwise to lengthen or clockwise to shorten. Level the
unit front-to-back and left-to-right.
Installing the Shelves
Preliminary Cleaning
and Disinfecting
Figure 1-1. Install Shelf Channel