CO
2
Incubator BB 150 Operating Instructions
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3.
Installation of the device
3.1
Ambient conditions
The device must only be operated in locations that meet the particular ambient
conditions listed below.
Requirements:
• Draft-free and dry location.
• The minimal distance to adjacent surfaces must be observed on all sides (see
Section 3.3.).
• The operating room must be equipped with appropriate room ventilation.
• Solid, level, fire-proof surface.
• Vibration-proof substructure (floor stand, lab table) capable of bearing the
weight of the device and accessories (particularly if several devices are stak-
ked).
• To ensure a constant incubation temperature of 37° C, the ambient tempe-
rature must be within a range of +18° C to +33° C.
• Relative humidity up to 80 % (max.).
• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
• Devices that produce excessive heat should not be used near the location
of the CO
2
incubator BB 150.
3.2
Room ventilation
When CO
2
is supplied, the work space of the incubator is slightly pressurized. The
pressure is released through the pressure compensation opening into the operating
room.
As the pressure compensation and any opening of the glass door/gas tight screen
during the operation of the device will release
very small quantities of CO
2
into
the operating room, the room ventilation must be capable of carrying the released
gas safely off into the open.
In addition, heat dissipating from the device during permanent operation may
cause a change in the room climate.
• Therefore, the BB 150 must only be installed in rooms with sufficient ventilation.
• Do not install the device in room recesses without ventilation.
• The room ventilation should be a technical ventilation that is in accordance
with the requirements of ZH 1/119 (Guidelines for laboratories) or some other
suitable ventilation system with appropriate capacity.
