Labnet 311DS Environmental Shaking Incubator (I5311-DS and I-5311-DS-230V) - Manual (Page 4)

The package should include:
I-5311-DS Shaking Incubator Instruction manual
1 full shelf Power cord (both EU and UK cords in
2 shelf brackets 230V models)
4 adjustable feet Warranty Card
Complete and return the warranty card to register your new I-5311-DS Shaking Incubator
INSTALLATION
Install the four adjustable feet and locate Shaking Incubator on a stable, flat, very solid surface
near a grounded electrical outlet. The location selected should be out of direct sunlight and
away from heat producing sources or hot or cold air drafts. At least 5cm ventilation clearance
is required around all sides of the incubator. Level the incubator using the four adjustable feet.
Clockwise rotation of a foot raises the incubator. Plug in the unit to a properly rated and
grounded electrical outlet and the unit will be ready for use. Install the optional platform you
have selected by plugging in the four bottom protrusions. Larger flask platforms may require
being screw clamped to the shaking mechanism.
The shelf may be installed when shaking flasks 1 liter or smaller. However, the shelf severely
limits the illumination from the chamber light and the shelf may possibly rattle under aggressive
shaking conditions.
CONTROLS & CALIBRATION
The controls for the I5311-DS Shaker Incubator include power to the oven, temperature setting,
safety temperature overshoot setting and shaker speed and shaking time. In addition there is
a door-open shaker shut-off switch and a chamber light switch.
- Main Power Switch - This switch (illuminated GREEN when on) turns the power to the unit
On and Off.
-Temperature Controller and Temperature Set – The controller has a 3-digit display for
displaying chamber temperature or set point information. UP and Down arrow pads are used
to change the set point and controller mode of operation. To enter the set point mode of
operation, press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad one time. The display will start to blink,
going from bright to dim. While blinking, the display is showing the set point. To change the set
point, use the UP and DOWN arrow pads. If the arrow pads are not pressed for five (5) sec-
onds, the display will stop blinking and will read the chamber temperature. After setting tem-
perature, allow at least one hour for the chamber temperature to stabilize and 24 hours for
optimum stabilization.
-Calibration- The Shaking Incubator is calibrated at 37C at the factory. The unit can be re-
calibrated after the chamber temperature has stabilized at the set point for several hours.
Suspend a certified reference thermometer in the chamber. Compare the units display to the
reference thermometer. If there is an unacceptable difference, put the controller into calibration
mode by pressing both the UP and DOWN arrow pads at the same time until the two outside
decimal points begin to flash. While the decimal points are flashing, the display can be cali-
brated to match the reference thermometer by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow pads until the
display reads the correct value. Allow the shaker incubator to stabilize again, and recalibrate if
necessary.