Air Jacketed CO2 Incubator
5-1
VWR International
Section 5
Routine Maintenance
Warning
If the unit has been in service, turn it off and disconnect the
power cord connector before proceeding with any maintenance.
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Caution
Before using any cleaning method except those recommended by
the manufacturer, users must check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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Use an appropriate disinfectant. All articles and surfaces must be
thoroughly cleaned, rinsed with sterile water, and rough-dried.
Warning
Alcohol, even a 70% solution, is volatile and flammable. Use it
only in a well-ventilated area that is free from open flame. If any
component is cleaned with alcohol, do not expose the component to open
flame or other possible hazard. Do not spray the T/C sensor with
flammable solutions. The internal temperature of the CO
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sensor is
approximately 150°C when the unit is in operation. Allow sufficient time
for the sensor to cool before cleaning.
Do not use strong alkaline or caustic agents. Stainless steel is corrosion
resistant, not corrosion-proof. Do not use solutions of sodium
hypochlorite (bleach) as they may also cause pitting and rusting.
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A HEPA filter replacement kit (see Parts List) should be on-hand prior to
cleaning the incubator interior.
