Ultimate-cell Stackable Shaking Incubator V2017.2
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9. MAINTAINING THE UNIT
Your LABWIT incubator is nicely designed to minimize performance problems. However,
regular maintenance is very important for continuous trouble free operation.
Other than regular cleaning, a full set of maintenance checks should be conducted on a
regular basis,
Wear personal safety kits, e.g. safety gloves, safety goggles, safety shoes, etc when the
maintenance is performed.
Any work of the electrical system must be only carried out by qualified electricians.
Enough spaces must be provided before performing the works.
Follow internal safety regulations.
9.1
Recommended Daily Maintenance Checks
Check the internal lighting, change the light bulb if necessary.
Check the Temperature, Speed, Humidity (Option) and CO2 (Option) displays versus
set-points.
Check for and correct any alarm condition.
Check the lighting panel, report for replacement if necessary (Lighting System Option)
Check the CO2 gas tank levels, replace the tank if necessary (CO2 System Option)
Check the water level in the water tank, top up if necessary (Humidity System Option)
9.2
Recommended Annual Maintenance Checks
Perform a complete calibration of the temperature, speed, humidity and CO2 systems.
Replace the UV light bulb.
A full validation is recommended for GMP facilities each time a unit is installed, moved or
undergoes significant repair.
9.3
Recommended as Required
Disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose laboratory cleaning agent.
Clean / replacing Sticky Mats
Clean the cooling condenser.
9.4
Replacing the Fuse
Before changing the fuse, main power must be disconnected.
Two spare fuses are provided with this unit in an accessory pouch.
The fuse case is located right next to the power plug socket on the back of the unit.
Unscrew the case cap to remove the faulty fuse.
Insert the new fuse and screw on the case cap.