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DRY HEAT STERILISATION
When the chamber is contaminated or when cleaning the chamber prior to starting a culture, it is possible
to perform dry heat sterilisation.
Note:
·
Dry heat sterilisation temperature and time: 180
o
C - 60 minutes.
·
Dry heat sterilisation is allowed under following ambient conditions:
Temperature: 15
o
C~30
o
C, humidity: 80 %R.H. or less.
·
When 2 or more incubators are performed dry heat sterilisation simultaneously, ensure that the capacity
of power supply is sufficient.
·
When 2 or more incubators are performed dry heat sterilisation simultaneously, the surface temperature
may be higher than the case of one incubator.
·
It takes approximately 11 hours until completion of dry heat sterilisation.
WARNING
When performing dry heat sterilisation,
make sure that the outer and inner doors are securely closed
.
During dry heat sterilisation, plug the access hole with the silicon caps that are provided. Failure to do so
may cause burns.
Dry heat sterilisation
1.
Press the
Sterilisation
key for 3 seconds to lead
the
Before Sterilisation Operation
screen.
Note:
·
When Auto-lock is ON, turn it OFF (Refer to page
73).
·
When key lock is ON, the
Password input
window
is opened and input of the release password of Key
Lock is required. Refer to page 36.
2.
On the
Before Sterilisation Operation
screen,
prepare to start dry heat sterilisation in accordance
with the procedure
3
~
9
.
Note:
When coming to this screen without
removing Auto-lock, the outer door can not be
opened. Press the Cancel key to return to the Top
screen.
3.
Take out all the culture containers, the trays, the fan cover, the duct, the humidifying pan cover and the
humidifying pan from the chamber.
4.
Dispose of the water in the humidifying pan
