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7. Remove the eight screws from the top cover of the incubator.
8. Remove the four screws from each of the vent caps on the top cover of the
incubator. The top cover can now be removed.
9. Remove the nine 5/16" x 4" hex head bolts, lock washers, and two flat washers
which secure the top assembly to the cabinet. Note the washer arrangement on the
bolts.
10. Remove the black trim gasket located at the junction of the top assembly and the
main incubator section. The ends of the gasket have been joined together at the rear
of the incubator.
Note:
When raising the top section, notice the gasket seal at the top opening of the
incubator chamber. The gasket must be correctly positioned when
reinstalling the top on the chamber.
11.
Slowly
lift the entire top assembly up and off the lower chamber section while
carefully
guiding the capillaries and sensing bulbs out of the chamber area. Place
the top assembly onto the carpenter's horses or other support arrangement.
12. Reinstall the top assembly by reversing the above procedure. Exercise care
particularly when:
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Placing and aligning the sealer gasket on the 1/2" flange on top of the
chamber when lowering the top in place.
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Routing the temperature and/or humidity sensors and capillaries to prevent
severe bending.
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Mounting the temperature and/or humidity sensor bulbs on the mounting
brackets.
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Tightening the top mounting bolts alternately, to ensure a balanced pressure
on the gasket.