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Summary of Contents for Heratherm IMC 18

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Page 2: ... Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to use in the product operation This document is copyright protected This document is copyright protected and any reproduction of the whole or any part of this document is strictly prohibited except with the written authorization of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc The content of this document are subject to ...

Page 3: ...conditions 3 1 Room ventilation 3 2 Installation 3 2 Transport 3 2 Chapter 4 Description of unit 4 1 Device overview 4 1 Mains connection 4 2 Useable space components 4 2 Condensation tray 4 3 Chapter 5 Installation procedures 5 1 Insert the perforated shelves 5 1 Preparing the useable space 5 1 Mains connection 5 1 Chapter 6 Operation 6 1 Preparing the device 6 1 Starting Operation 6 1 Chapter 7 ...

Page 4: ... 1 Empty the condensation tray 9 1 Cleaning exterior surfaces 9 1 Wipe spray disinfection 9 1 Chapter 10 Maintenance 10 1 Inspections and checks 10 1 Chapter 11 Disposal 11 1 Overview of materials used 11 2 WEEE Conformity 11 2 Chapter 12 Technical Data 12 1 Chapter 13 Contact Information 13 1 ...

Page 5: ...ator shall be used to create written procedures targeted at personnel working with the subject matter device detailing the disinfection measures to be employed for the device and the accessories used with it not to be used in a humid atmosphere the protective measures which are to be taken when processing certain agents action to be taken in case of accidents Maintenance work on the device is only...

Page 6: ...ondition that the device is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended purpose and as described in these operating instructions the device is not modified only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific are used The warranty is valid from the date of delivery of the device to the operator Explanation of safety information and sym...

Page 7: ...ymbols Thermo Scientific Heratherm IMC 18 1 3 Additional symbols for safety information Is used for useful hints and information regarding the application Wear safety gloves Wear safety goggles Harmful liquids Electrical shock Fire hazard Contamination hazard ...

Page 8: ...or dust that forms combustible or explosive mixtures when exposed to air release poisons create a humid atmosphere release dust have an increased biological risk potential safety level L3 L4 The devices are not to be stacked Observe operating instructions VDE test mark This device has been tested by the VDE on the basis of DIN EN ISO IEC 61010 1 and 61010 2 010 and bears the VDE GS symbol for test...

Page 9: ...Safety Information Intended use of the device Thermo Scientific Heratherm IMC 18 1 5 A use of the device which is not intended can be hazardous ...

Page 10: ...Safety Information Intended use of the device 1 6 Heratherm IMC 18 Thermo Scientific ...

Page 11: ...e Acceptance inspection After the device has been delivered check the delivery immediately for completeness possible damage If components are missing or damage is found on the device or the packaging in particular damage caused by humidity and or water please notify the carrier as well as Thermo Scientific Technical Support immediately Scope of supply Quantity of components supplied Pieces Perfora...

Page 12: ...Delivery of the device Scope of supply 2 2 Heratherm IMC 18 Thermo Scientific ...

Page 13: ... table capable of bearing the dead weight of the device and its accessories The electrical circuitry of the device has been designed for an operating height of up to 2000 m above sea level The permissible ambient temperature is between 18 C and 32 C 64 4 F and 89 6 F for an incubation temperature of between 17 C and 40 C 62 6 F and 104 F Relative humidity up to 80 maximum preferably 60 70 non cond...

Page 14: ...itional ventilation may have to be provided as necessary The room ventilation is to be of a technical form which is designed in accordance with the thermal input Installation When installing the device make sure that the installation and supply connections remain freely accessible The minimum wall clearance is 5 cm 2 in on the sides and back No other devices are to be placed on the device Transpor...

Page 15: ...o Scientific Heratherm IMC 18 4 1 4 Description of unit Device overview Front view Figure 4 1 Front view Heratherm Incubator IMC 18 1 Temperature display 2 Control panel 3 Door door handle 4 Perforated shelf ...

Page 16: ...d to a minimum and therefore supports the protection against contamination and its easy and efficient elimination All of the parts of the inner container of the Heratherm Incubator IMC 18 are made of plastic the racks are made of stainless steel and have a smooth and easy to clean surface A heat exchanger element Fig 4 3 1 in the rear wall serves to heat or cool the useable space as required The u...

Page 17: ...MC 18 4 3 Condensation tray A removable tray Fig 4 3 2 is provided underneath the device which collects the condensation which occurs whilst the useable space is in use Figure 4 3 Cooling or heating elements and the condensation tray in the Heratherm Incubators IMC 18 ...

Page 18: ...Description of unit Condensation tray 4 4 Heratherm IMC 18 Thermo Scientific ...

Page 19: ...ld be checked for cleanliness and disinfected prior to use perforated shelves useable space surfaces door seal useable space door Mains connection Connect the device to the on site fused mains supply with the following values Safety fuse time lag T 16 A or circuit breaker B 16 Connection via a fault current circuit breaker triggering current 30 mA is recommended Electrical shock Contact with live ...

Page 20: ... IEC connector to the socket on the rear of the device 3 Insert the earthed plug 3 of the mains cable in a correctly earthed and fused socket 4 Make sure the power cord is not subjected to tensile or compressive force Power sockets The socket which the device is connected to is to be fully accessible when operating the device so as to ensure that the plug can be re moved should danger occur Conden...

Page 21: ...ctly inserted Starting Operation 1 Switch the device on with button 2 The display shows the current useable space temperature 3 Set the target values for the temperature using buttons and on the control panel 4 Wait until the device has reached the set temperature The temperature control regulates the temperature at the set target temperature value 5 Load the useable space Proper loading To ensure...

Page 22: ...Operation Starting Operation 6 2 Heratherm IMC 18 Thermo Scientific ...

Page 23: ... 18 Table 7 1 Operating elements of the Heratherm Incubators IMC 18 No Designation Function 1 Display with permanent indication of the current useable space temperature in C in two figures a switching over to other temperature units is not possible 2 Increases the desired temperature by 1 C 33 8 F 3 Decreases the desired temperature by 1 C 33 8 F 4 Switches the interior light on or off 5 Switches ...

Page 24: ...e You can preselect temperatures between 15 C and 40 C 59 F and 104 F The thermal output and cooling capacity can be influenced by the ambient temperature the number of samples which are to be heated up or cooled down the frequency with which the door is opened Press button Fig 7 1 3 in order to reduce the required temperature by 1 C 33 8 F each time or press button Fig 7 1 2 in order to increase ...

Page 25: ... using the control panel 3 Unplug the power connector and secure it against accidental reconnection 4 Until the incubator is shut down the useable space must be continuously ventilated Leave the door open and secure it against accidental closure Contamination hazard If the useable space surfaces are contaminated germs may spread to the environment of the incubator ...

Page 26: ...Shut down Shutting the device down 8 2 Heratherm IMC 18 Thermo Scientific ...

Page 27: ...lean using a clean cloth and clear water Then wipe the surfaces dry using a clean cloth Vacuum the fan guard on the back with a household vacuum cleaner Wipe spray disinfection The manual wipe and spray disinfection is a three stage process predisinfection cleaning final disinfection Electrical shock Contact with live electrical components may cause a lethal electric shock Disconnect the device fr...

Page 28: ...n behind the door seal Wipe the display dry with a rag made of 100 microfiber Alcoholic disinfectants Disinfectants having an alcohol content of more than 10 may form in combination with air easily combustible and explosive gas mixtures When using such disinfectants avoid open flames or exposure to excessive heat during the entire disinfection process Use such disinfectants only in adequately vent...

Page 29: ...r and washing up liquid without residues 3 Rinse the cleaned surfaces 3 5 times with autoclaved water so as to fully remove cleaning agent residues 4 Then rub the surfaces and cleaned perforated shelves dry with a soft sterile cloth Health hazard The surfaces of the useable space may be contaminated Contact with contaminated cleaning liquids may cause infections Disin fectants may contain harmful ...

Page 30: ...rmo Scientific Final disinfection 1 Again spray or wipe over the surface of the useable space and the removed perforated shelves with a disinfectant 2 Allow time for the disinfectant to act as specified by the manufacturer 3 Replace the perforated shelves in the useable space ...

Page 31: ...ed below must be checked at regular intervals Daily check Check the water level in the condensation tray underneath the device on a daily basis In order to empty it pull the condensation tray completely out of the device see Fig 4 3 when the door is open Annual inspection Perform functional check of the control panel and of the device s temperature controller Perform electrical safety check in acc...

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Page 33: ...amination of the device and its components Prior to disposal it is therefore mandatory that all incubator com ponents be properly decontaminated Clean the incubator components thoroughly then disinfect or decontaminate them depending on application Attach a declaration of decontamination with details on decontamination activities performed to the items that are to be disposed of ...

Page 34: ...ry and on the products of Thermo Fisher Scientific which fall under the RoHS Directive Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment please visit the website www thermo com WEEERoHS Component Material Thermal insulation components PU foam Printed circuit boards Covered electrical components with diverse plastics on epoxy resin bonded printed circuit ...

Page 35: ...oltage 100 240V AC 10 50 60 Hz Connection with the enclosed mains adapter Power consumption Maximum Energy consumption under no load conditions at an ambi ent temperature of 23 C 73 4 F and a useable space tem perature of 37 C 98 6 F Energy consumption under no load conditions at an ambi ent temperature of 23 C 73 4 F and a useable space tem perature of 17 C 62 6 F 45 W 14 W 20 W Temperature devia...

Page 36: ...very times device empty door 30 s open to 98 of the working temperature 37 C 98 6 F 5 minutes On site single fuses safety fuse time lag T 16 A or circuit breaker B 16 connection via a fault current circuit breaker triggering current 30 mA is recommended Controllable temperature range in the useable space 17 40 C 62 6 104 F with an ambient tem perature of between 18 and 32 C 64 4 and 89 6 F Designa...

Page 37: ...hermofisher com Enquiries from Europe Middle East and Africa Phone 49 0 6184 90 6940 Fax 49 0 6184 90 6772 E Mail info labequipment de thermofisher com Postal address USA Thermo Scientific 275 Aiken Road Asheville NC 28804 USA Enquiries from North America Phone 1 800 879 7767 Fax 1 828 658 0363 E Mail info labequipment thermofisher com Enquiries from Latin America Phone 1 828 658 2711 Fax 1 828 64...

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