Shellab SCO10A-2 - Manual (Page 12)

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FYRITE CO
2
CHECKING
A Bacharach FYRITE CO

Gas Analyzer is recommended to measure CO

concentrations in the incubator
chamber. This test instrument is not supplied with the incubator but is readily available from your dealer.
Follow the instructions provided with each Fyrite instrument carefully to insure correct and accurate
readings. Your incubator has a chamber sampling port, marked as such, at the top right side of the body.
1. Press button on top of Fyrite canister to release CO
2
concentration. Tip canister to the side to ensure
all fluid is released from top of canister.
2. Loosen screw on slide scale and align top of fluid with zero on the scale. Tighten screw.
3. Connect hose and aspirator bulb to unit being tested. The sample port for connection is located on the
control panel.
4. Place the hose -sampling cap directly over the plunger valve on top of canister and depress firmly.
5. With button depressed, squeeze bulb 27 times. On the last squeeze and with bulb still deflated,
release hose from button.
6. Turn Fyrite canister upside down 3 times, each time allowing all fluid to flow to the opposite end of the
canister.
7. Tip canister to the 45-degree position to ensure all fluid has been released from top of canister.
8. Read CO
2
concentration in %.
NOTE: Your Fyrite indicator will come with a complete set of detailed instructions, which should be
followed carefully. The fluid used inside this Fyrite instrument is poisonous and corrosive and must
not be taken internally. In the event of a spill or accidental body contact with the Fyrite fluid, follow
the instructions on the refill bottle carefully.
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