Please refer to the following procedure for the cooling of vaccines:
Install the isolation inserts into the device. (See also section “Installation of the Isolation Inserts”).
After setting into operation the device will have to operate for a minimum of 24 hours, until the
temperature suitable for the storage of vaccines is reached. To avoid a further extension of that
period, the device must be operated empty, i.e. without Icepacks, and without vaccines.
Use the thermometer enclosed to check the temperature of the cooling section after about 24 hours.
For storage of vaccines the temperature should be within a range b1°C and +8°C. Do not
store any vaccines, until the device is performing a stable operation at the required operating
temperature.
Keep checking the temperature and use the thermostat switch to correct it, if necessary.
Perform a daily temperature check and record the temperature when the device is in operation.
Useful Notes:
Store your vaccines such that air can circulate between the individual packages.
Open the lid of the device just as often and just as long as absolutely necessary.
Keep the device tidy inside. Thus, you can avoid unnecessarily extended opening periods.
Fill the Icepacks with cold, clean water.
It is recommended that a 24 hour pre-cooling be undertaken until the Icepacks are inserted.
Do not make attempts to cool Icepacks during the cooling phase immediately following the setting
into operation of the device.
Best transmission of the cooling temperature can be obtained, when the Icepack is pressed to the
evaporator as hard as possible.
The refrigerator should be cleaned inside and outside before it is set into operation and afterwards in
regular intervals.
Use lukewarm water with a mild cleaning agent. Abrasive or caustic cleaning agents, steel wood,
scouring sponges, or chemical cleaning agents should in no case be used.
After the cleaning is finished, the device should be dried properly. The interior section of the
refrigerator must be free of water and humidity.
If the device shall be taken out of operation for a longer period, the inner and outer containers should
be cleaned and the lid should be left open a small gap, to avoid unpleasant smells.
Due to the humidity of the ambient air, a layer of ice will form gradually on the evaporator. As a result of
the unit construction, that ice layer will at first form at the left side of the evaporator. If that ice layer is
thicker than 1 cm, the cooling capacity of the device will be impaired. In such a case the device must be
defrosted.
Remove the vaccines, Icepacks and isolation inserts. Store these materials in another pre-cooled
refrigerator.
Switch off the device – if operated electrically, unplug the mains cable; if operated with gas, shut off
the gas supply valve at the gas cylinder.
Open the lid and wait until the ice has completely melted.
DO NOT MAKE ATTEMLPTS TO REMOVE THE ICE
LAYER USING A KNIFE OR ANY OTHER TOOL.
After defrosting the interior of the device must be completely and properly cleaned and dried.
DO NOT
USE ANY HEATING DEVICES TO DRY THE DEVICE.
Open the lid of the device just as often and just as long as absolutely necessary, in order to prevent
the unit from humidity penetrating into the interior.
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