INSTALLATION
Local city, county, or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have
any questions about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency.
Installation may be performed by the end user. It is unnecessary for this unit to be
installed by a technician.
Under normal circumstances this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures
between 18
and 28
C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity ( at 25
C ) and with a
supply voltage that does not vary by more than 10%. Customer service should be
contacted for operating conditions outside of these limits.
This unit should remain upright for 24 hours prior to operating. This will allow the oil to
settle in the compressor.
2.1
Power Source:
See the incubator's serial/data plate for the voltage, cycle, phase
and ampere requirements. VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 10%
FROM THE DATA PLATE RATING. These units are intended for 50/60 Hz
application. Electrical supply to the unit must conform to all national and local
electrical codes. A separate circuit is recommended to avoid overloading or failure
of other equipment on the same circuit.
2.2
Location:
When selecting a site for the incubator, consider all conditions which
may affect
performance
, such as extreme heat from steam radiators, stoves,
ovens, autoclaves, etc. Avoid direct sun, fast-moving air currents, heating/cooling
ducts, and high traffic areas. To ensure air circulation around the unit allow a
minimum of 20cm between incubator and any walls or partitions which might
obstruct free air flow.
2.3
Lifting / Handling:
These units are heavy and care should be taken to use
appropriate
lifting
devices that are sufficiently rated for these loads. Units should
only be lifted from their bottom surfaces. Doors, handles and knobs are not
adequate for lifting or stabilization. The unit should be completely restrained from
tipping during lifting or transport. All moving parts, such as shelves and trays
should be removed and doors need to be positively locked in the closed position
during transfer to prevent shifting and damage.
2.4
Leveling:
The unit must sit level and solidly. Turn the leveling feet
counterclockwise to raise level. If the unit must be moved, turn the leveling feet in
all the way to prevent bending or damage.
2.5
Cleaning:
The incubator's interior was cleaned at the factory, but not sterilizied.
Remove all interior parts, including shelves and clean thoroughly with a disinfectant
that is appropriate for your application. Regular periodic cleaning is required.
Special care should be taken when cleaning around sensing heads to prevent
damage. DO NOT USE chlorine based bleaches as this may damage the
incubator interior. DO NOT USE spray cleaners that might leak through cracks
and openings and get on electrical components, or that may contain solvents that
will harm coatings.
WARNING:
Never clean the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners with the unit
connected to the electrical supply. Always disconnect the unit from the electrical service
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