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Introduction
System Overview
DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 dilutor instruments are designed to facilitate work in a
microbiological safety cabinet. They are low in height and have a removable drip tray.
Part Numbers
Model
Cat. No.
DiluCult™ Instrument
5622900001
DiluCult™ 2 Instrument
5623350001
Operator and Equipment Safety
All employees who will operate and/or be near the
DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 instruments must comply
with the following:
• Read and understand this user guide before using
the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 instruments. Failure
to follow operating instructions could result in user
injury or damage to the instrument.
• Read and understand all maintenance instructions
in this user guide before performing maintenance on
the instruments. Failure to follow instructions could
result in user injury or damage to the instrument.
• Any alteration of the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2
instruments from factory specification may cause
unsafe conditions, and will void the product warranty.
• Service should be performed by trained and
authorized personnel only. Do not attempt to open
the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 instrument housing.
• Place the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 instruments
upright on a clean, flat, stable, horizontal surface,
away from any source of excessive heat and close
to an easily accessible, properly grounded power
supply outlet. Do not run the instrument in any
other position.
• Ensure there is at least 5 cm of open space behind
the instruments. Do not obstruct the ventilation.
• Do not expose the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2
instruments to liquid. If liquid gets inside the
instrument through the ventilation cut-outs at
the back of the instrument, avoid any contact
with the instrument, turn the power off,
and contact your local representative.
• Do not install the DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2
instruments in a humid area. Humidity can
cause electrical shock and short circuit.
• Before cleaning, shut down the DiluCult™ and
DiluCult™ 2 instruments and disconnect them
from the power source.
• The power supply must be protected by a fuse
below the main connection.
• The electrical installation must comply with
local standards.
• Do not use or store flammable liquids (kerosene,
gasoline, etc.) in or near the DiluCult™ and
DiluCult™ 2 instruments. These substances may
evaporate and present a risk of fire or explosion.
• The bag + diluent must not exceed
the authorized weight on the weighing platform:
DiluCult™: 3,000 g
DiluCult™ 2: 5,000 g
• Do not apply shock or excessive pressure to the
weighing cell.
• Ensure that there is no obstacle that might interfere
with the weighing cell.
• Ensure that the drip tray is correctly positioned.
An improperly positioned tray can cause malfunction
of the weighing platform.
• Do not use sharp objects (pens or sharp
fingernails) to press the buttons on the digital
display/control panel.
• Be sure that there are no visible defaults such
as unstable zero or zero drift.
• For the DiluCult™ 2 instrument, do not activate
the robotic arm manually. The arm must not
undergo any kind of shock or pressure.
• For the DiluCult™ 2 instrument, check that
there are no obstacles that could interfere
with the robotic arm.
• Do not put fingers in the pump. Fingers could
be pinched.
