Next Advance QTKXL - Manual (Page 5)

Operator’s Manual for the Quietek
™
same settings if desired. The CO
2
supply does not need to be shut off
between runs.
• If you wish to perform a run with
different settings, you can change the
“Cage Size” switch to the other position
if the settings have been saved
previously. To perform a run with new
settings, adjust the parameters as
described in the "Adjusting the
Settings" section above.
Emergency stop: The run can be
stopped at any time by pressing the
"Start/Stop" button.
Note: If the CO
2
pressure is below 15
psi, the digital display will alternately
flash “CO2” and “LO”.
Purging the Chamber
To purge, tip the chamber over to
release CO
2
. This process may take
several minutes based on the size of the
chamber and air flow in the area.
Cleanup
After use, shut off the CO
2
supply.
Wipe down the inside of the lid with
warm water and then spray with 70%
ethanol or another suitable cleaner. The
unit may be unplugged if desired.
The Quietek controller box can also be
wiped down with a water and mild
detergent such as Alconox. Ethanol or
other alcohols will dull the finish of the
box. The unit should not be immersed
in liquid.
Troubleshooting
If the Quietek doesn’t turn on, the
plug of the power supply cord may not
be in a live wall outlet or the power
supply connector may not be fully
inserted in the socket on the side of the
Quietek.
If the cage volume indicator is
flashing “CO2” and “LO”, the CO
2
pressure from the supply tank or line is
too low for the Quietek to operate
properly. Check the CO
2
source to make
sure that it is securely connected to the
device.
Some institutions may require external
confirmation of the gas flow rate from
the Quietek controller. This may be
most conveniently done by
disconnecting the lid and attaching a
precision CO
2
flowmeter to the tube.
Support
FAQs and other helpful information are
available on our website,
http://www.nextadvance.com . Click on
the Products button on the left-hand
menu bar and then on the link to the
Quietek. If you cannot find an answer
there, please contact customer service
by email at [email protected]
or by telephone at 1.518.674.3510.
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