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Doc ID: 900434-001
March 2018
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MaIntenanCe
7.1.
Cleaning
CaUtIon
During
cleaning,
the Incubator device has to be disconnected from power. Make sure
that no liquid enters the inside of the device.
Before cleaning the Incubator units, disconnect the power and make sure that the
temperature at the heating plate is below +50°C.
The contact surface should be cleaned regularly to ensure optimum heat transfer to the
disposable. Always clean the contact surface if there has been a spillage. Use the cloth
dipped in 50:50 water / isopropanol solution and make sure that no deposits are left on
the surface. Care should be exercised to prevent water from running inside the unit.
Do not use aggressive cleaning fluids such as acetone, or abrasive cleaners.
Please check with INHECO any cleaning method that is not mentioned in it his
paragraph to prevent damage to the Incubator devices.
7.2.
Decontamination
The most common decontamination method is by fumigation with formaldehyde or
ethylene oxide gas.
The surface decontamination can include a wipe-down of the housing with a moistened
cloth. Ethanol (70%) can be used, where effective, against target organisms.
The use of Bleach (5%-12%) or Microside SQ is also possible.
7.3.
Servicing
Run the Command AQS every 100h. Either by implementing the AQS command into
the workstation software or by using the incubator software to enter the command
manually. Please note the AQS command was developed for the Incubator Shaker MP
mainly, → Quality, chapter 8 page 32.
Temperature and shaking should be verified regurlary. INHECO recommends to use the
IMP to perform the verification.
If Flap is not opening or closing correctly, please check:
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that the excenter is in the correct position when drawer is open to make sure that it is
not displaced.
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whether the golden contact pins are dirty (oxidized). If they are dirty try to clean the
contacts of the flap with oxid solving contact spray.
- that seal ring is in good condition and within its guidance.
Please contact INHECO if you are not sure how to perform the above mentioned
servicing actions.
7.4.
Software updates
For updates of the Incubator Control Software, contact: [email protected] → How to