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2.0 Operating Instructions
2.1 Routine Operation of the Incubator
Connect the incubator to the mains power by inserting the power cable to the power socket on the
side of the instrument and screwing on firmly.
Depress the ON/OFF switch to power on.
The screen will display the current temperature.
Press the UP and DOWN keys to move between the screens and
display the elapsed time and target temperature.
Press the HEAT SETTING key to switch on the heaters and circulating fans.
Press the HEAT SETTING key again to switch off the heaters. The circulating fans will continue to
operate to assist the incubator in cooling.
On the side of the instrument, the RED LED will show that the heaters are activated. When the target
temperature has been reached, the GREEN LED will come on and the RED LED will switch off.
These lights will turn on and off to reflect the instrument’s heating functions to keep the incubator
at the required temperature. If both lights are on and there is no ERROR message on the screen, the
incubator will be at temperature and only small, fast pulses of heat are required. In this condition,
the lights will be switching on and off very fast and may give the impression that they are on all the
time.
It is important to observe the LED lights to ensure that the heaters are active before commencing
and incubation cycle.
If the power fails while the heaters are active, the incubator will display POWER FAILURE once power
is restored to alert the user to the problem.
