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Section 10.
Section 10.
Section 10.
Section 10.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Cleaning
10.1
The exterior of the incubator should be kept clean by wiping over with a soft cloth and
soapy water.
Disinfecting
10.2
The recommended disinfecting agent for use with the incubator is a solution of 70%
Isopropanol (alcohol) and 30% distilled water. Appropriate safety regulations should be
followed when using this solution. Gloves should be worn as a routine precaution. Alcohol
can form an explosive vapour in confined spaces – ensure adequate ventilation during
cleaning. There will be no adverse effects to the incubator if the following procedures are
carried out:-
10.3
Program 0.0% CO
2
and switch off the incubator. Disconnect from the mains supply.
10.4
Dampen a clean cloth with the 70 / 30% solution and wipe down all external surfaces. Take
care not to let any of the liquid come into contact with any electrical outlets or assemblies.
10.5
Remove all shelves, the humidity reservoir, shelf runners, shelf racks and inner door seal.
10.6
Place the black protective cover over the CO
2
sensor, also protect any additional sensors
such as Oxygen or humidity with the cover(s) supplied.
10.7
NOTE:
It is very important to ensure that no disinfectant solution is spilled onto the white
porous CO
2
sensor cover at the rear of the chamber. Failure to use the protective cover(s)
could result in damage to the sensor(s) and may affect your warranty.
10.8
The humidity reservoir can be cleaned by rinsing in sterile water, wiping down with the
alcohol solution, and rinsing with sterile water.
10.9
Wipe down the inside of the chamber with alcohol / water solution, and leave to dry
completely.
10.10
Wipe the internal components of the chamber with alcohol / water solution twice. Wipe off
excess liquid and leave to dry completely. Re-assemble in reverse order before switching
the incubator on. Wipe the inner door seal with the alcohol solution, rinse and leave to dry.
Ensure the protective cover(s) are removed from the sensor(s) and replaced in the holder
for safe keeping (protective covers must also be removed from any additional sensors fitted
such as Oxygen or humidity).
10.11
Refill the humidity tray with 0.5 litres of warm distilled water (approx. 37.0°C). For cell culture
work – we recommend the use of copper sulphate (or recognised biocide) in the humidity
tray. (one small teaspoonful copper sulphate recommended).
For IVF and other sensitive work – we do
not
recommend the use of any biocide in
the humidity tray. To reduce the possibility of contamination, the humidity tray water should
be changed and the humidity tray cleaned with 70% Alcohol / 30% distilled water solution
every 10 to 14 days. NB – ensure that the Humidity Tray is pushed fully back against the
stops.
10.12
Leave the incubator for at least two hours (preferably overnight) to allow conditions to
stabilise.
10.13
When the incubator has stabilised, carry out an Auto Zero and re-program the desired CO
2
level.
10.14
Never
use the following substances to clean the stainless steel as damage will result:
Sodium Azide, Aqua Regia, Iodine, Ferric Chloride or Sulphuric Acid.
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