Shellab SCO12WE-2 - Manual (Page 15)

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FYRITE CO2 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 the Fyrite instrument carefully to insure correct and accurate readings.
6.1 Press button on top of Fyrite canister to release CO

concentration. Tip canister to the side to
ensure all fluid is released from the top of canister.
6.2 Loosen screw on slide scale and align top of fluid with zero on the scale. Tighten screw.
6.3 Connect hose and aspirator bulb to unit being tested. The sample port for connection is located
on the front of the Control Panel.
6.4 Place the hose sampling cap directly over the plunger valve on top of canister and depress
firmly.
6.5 With button depressed, squeeze bulb 27 times. On the last squeeze and with bulb still deflated,
release hose from button.
6.6 Turn Fyrite canister upside down 3 times, each time allowing all fluid to flow to the opposite end
of the canister.
6.7 Tip canister to the 45 degree position to ensure all fluid has been released from top of canister.
6.8 Read CO

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 event of a spill or accidental body contact
with the Fyrite fluid, follow instructions on the refill bottle carefully.
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