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Galaxy R Series 48 R Personal Size CO
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Incubator
User’s Guide
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5.1 Cleaning
1. Routinely clean the exterior of the incubator by wiping it over with a soft cloth,
moistened with soapy water.
2. Rinse the soap from the cloth in clean water, and wipe the exterior surfaces again.
CAUTION!
Be sure to use only approved cleaning fluids and materials. Solvents,
chloride-based cleaning substances and abrasive materials, among
others, may cause permanent damage to the product surfaces. Also be
sure to wipe all surfaces dry, leaving them free from any foreign
particulates or fluids which could cause subsequent surface damage.
(See the CAUTIONs in Section 5.2).
5.2 Disinfecting
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:
WARNING!
y As a routine precaution, wear protective gloves.
y Be sure to adequately ventilate the work area as you are disinfecting,
to avoid the formation of potentially explosive alcohol vapors.
y Protect all electrical connections from contact with the alcohol
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
power supply.