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K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use
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WARNING: BIOLOGICAL
HAZARD.
Do not use a
contaminated humidification flask
in the MINC. It is recommended that
the sterile humidification flask be
replaced each time the sterile water
needs replacing, or regularly with a
maximum period of use being 4 weeks.
Used sets are classed as infectious
waste. All infectious waste must be
disposed of in a suitable biohazard
container or bag. No sharps shall be
placed into biohazard bags. All sharps
should be disposed of in suitable
puncture proof containers.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
During
the filling process do not overfill the
flask above the limit line and ensure
that no water gets through to the
bacterial filter. If this occurs, the filter
will be blocked and no CO
2
flow will be
possible. In such case replace the whole
humidification flask assembly
(K-MINC-CTS-S).
To avoid bacterial filter blockage
and/or spillage of water inside the
unit, remove the humidification flask
assembly from the bay before moving
the MINC.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Refer to
§ 5.5 for limitations when running
Windows 2000 operating system.
3.8 Humidification flask
The MINC uses a disposable humidification flask, gas line and filter set (re-order code K-MINC-CTS-S).
To prepare and install the humidification flask:-
1. Under laminar flow conditions and using aseptic techniques, fill the humidification flask with 170 mL of sterile
water. Ensure the flask cap is pushed on in the correct orientation. Failure to seal the cap may result in loss of gas
flow to the chambers.
2. Insert the flask into the appropriate position in the bay. The tubing exiting the flask should face the rear of the
MINC. Connect the filter with the Luer fitting to the gas outlet as shown above. Rotate the filter and tubing
anticlockwise 180° before pressing onto the Luer fitting and rotating clockwise to lock the filter in place. This will
ensure no kinking or twisting of the tubing occurs.
3. Insert the gas lines into the centre slots on each side of the bay as per the diagram below. Check to ensure that
the gas lines are not kinked and are seated correctly into the slots to ensure they are not crimped when the lid
is closed.
3.9 K-MINC-1000 Mini Incubator Logger Software
The K-MINC-1000 Mini Incubator Logger Software is a PC based program that monitors the operating state of up to
10 MINC incubators. You may use this software to monitor the behaviour of the MINC over the incubation period.
The software cannot be used to control the device and does not affect the normal operation of the MINC.
Key features are:
• Regular 5 minute logging of: actual temperature, temperature set-points, actual gas flow and gas
set-point.
• Immediate logging of events and errors such as: lid opening and closing events, set point changes, activation of
chambers and gas flow, activation of the device, gas flow/supply errors and temperature errors.
• Graphical presentation of all data on-screen
• Data is logged to a CSV file for easy analysis with spreadsheet packages.
• Ability to hot-swap connections of up to 10 MINC’s.
• Ability to name individual devices for easy identification.
1. Bacterial filter
2. Gas outlet
3. Disposable Humidification Flask
4. Front of device
5. Bay
1. Centre slot with gas lines
inserted
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