StoreX
Series
STX_V078.doc
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CMa,
23.11.2009
7. Manual
Operation
7.1
Routine Safety Checks
Carefully read all Safety Instructions before operating the instrument. Be sure
that you fully understand their content. Although the StoreX is intended to be
operated as a remote controlled system there still are some manual interactions
required for operation. Apart from these operations there are also some very
important safety checks the operator should be familiar with.
The Operator should regularly read the display readings and check whether they
match the desired values. Readings like
“0.00”
or
“9.99”,
readings that are far
out, instable or that differ over long periods of time could indicate a malfunction
of the instrument or could be caused by faulty settings of the system. Through
remote data readings the implementation of a climate quality monitor is
simplified.
The electrical cables should be routinely inspected for wear, defects or contusion.
There should not be mechanical tension on any cable. Broken connectors should
be replacedimmediately. All electrical installations should be kept clean and well
protected from water and humidity.
The same applies to cables and gas tubing. They should be free of mechanical
tension and should show no signs of wear or contusion. Sharp bends should be
avoided under all circumstances. All fittings should be secured. Missing security
nuts must be reinstalled immediately. Any broken pneumatics parts must also be
replaced immediately.
The mechanical appearance of the instrument should be clean and “straight”. All
movements should be smooth and precise. Watch out for unusual noises as
these may indicate misalignments or mechanical wear.
Seals should close the incubation chamber firmly. Check seals by placing a piece
of paper between the seal and door. When trying to pull on the paper there
should be an even resistance. Check the seal on the Glass Door, Gate and Front
Door.
Condensation, mainly on the front glass door, presents a possible severe danger
as it may lead to water flowing into the electrical parts of the instrument. When
cooling, excessive condensation on the glass door will occur when the Front
Door is open over a long period of time or it may indicate a faulty heater or high
environmental humidity. Condensation in heating mode may be caused by
defective seals.
Localized changes of color may indicate overheating.
Icing on a gassing tube or on a pressurized gas cylinder indicates excessive gas
flow and therefore severe danger. Once icing has been observed leave the room
immediately and call for help. Do not try to locate the source of the problem or try
to fix it . The room may already be contaminated.
WARNING!
Icing on the gas cylinder or other parts of the gassing system indicate
excessive gas flow
In the case of such icing leave the room immediately and call for help
Do not try to locate the source of the problem or try to fix it
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