Eppendorf Galaxy CO2 Sensor - Manual (Page 54)

Maintenance
Galaxy
® 170 R/170 S CO
2
Incubators
English (EN)
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The recommended disinfecting agent for use with the incubator is a solution of 70 % isopropanol
(isopropyl alcohol) and 30 % distilled water. Be sure to follow appropriate safety regulations while you are
using this solution.
To best protect yourself, your incubator and your work area, follow these instructions:
1. Program 0.0 % CO
2
and switch off the incubator. Unplug the incubator from the mains/power supply.
external
2. Dampen a clean cloth with the alcohol solution and wipe down all surfaces, taking care to keep the
alcohol solution from coming into contact with any mains/electrical outlets or assemblies.
3. Remove all of the shelves, the humidity tray, and the shelf racks.
4. 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.
5. You can clean the humidity tray by rinsing it in sterile water, wiping it down with the alcohol solution,
and then rinsing it again with sterile water.
6. Wipe down the inside of the chamber with the alcohol/water solution, and leave it to dry completely.
internal
7. Wipe the components of the chamber twice with the alcohol/water solution. Wipe off excess liquid and
leave it to dry completely.
8. Reassemble the shelf racks, shelves, and humidity tray before switching the incubator on. Wipe the
inner door seal with the alcohol solution, rinse and leave it to dry.
9. Ensure the protective cover(s) are removed from all sensor(s) and replaced in the holder for
safekeeping. Be very careful, as you remove the black CO
2
sensor cover, not to accidentally remove the
white porous sensor cover. This must remain in place.
NOTICE! Risk of material damage
 Never use any of the following substances to clean the stainless steel, or damage will
result: Sodium Azide, Aqua Regia, Iodine, Ferric Chloride or Sulphuric Acid.
Use the decontamination method recommended by the manufacturer.
If you would like to use a different method, contact Eppendorf to prevent the device from
becoming damaged.
If you have any further questions regarding the cleaning and disinfection or decontamination
and the cleaning agents to be used, contact Eppendorf.
The contact details are provided on the back of this manual.
NOTICE! Risk of material damage
 It is very important to ensure that no liquid 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.
Use distilled water only in the humidity tray. Use of any other types of water included
deionized water will cause corrosion inside the incubator.