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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. It is unnecessary for this unit to be installed
by a technician.
Under normal circumstances 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 of these limits.
3.1
Power Source:
The power supply must be properly grounded (earthed) and
correctly sized to match the unit data plate rating. VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT
VARY MORE THAN 10% FROM THE DATA PLATE RATING. These units are
intended for a 50/60 Hz application. If supplied with a detachable cord set, plug
the female end into the inlet on the unit and the male plug into the supply. Assure
that units requiring a fuse have a fuse installed. This fuse may be at the inlet or
part of the cord set male plug. Note that electrical supply to the unit must conform
to all national and local electrical codes.
3.2
Location:
When selecting a site for the unit, consider conditions which may affect
performance, such as heat from steam radiators, ovens, autoclaves, etc. Avoid
direct sun, fast-moving air currents, heating/cooling ducts, and high-traffic areas.
To ensure air circulation around the unit, allow a minimum of 5cm of clearance
between the incubator and surrounding walls, or partitions which might obstruct
free air flow.
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 for 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 are supplied and
should be installed in the four holes in the bottom corners of the unit. With the feet
installed and the unit standing upright, each foot can be raised by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction. An opposite clockwise rotation will lower that foot.
Adjust the foot at each corner until the unit stands level and solid without rocking.
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