Shellab SCO12WE-2 - Manual (Page 6)

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INSTALLATION
Local city, county, or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any
questions about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may
be performed by the end user.
Under normal circumstances this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between
5

and 40

C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25

) and with a supply voltage that
does not vary by more than 10%. The unit’s technical and environmental specifications includes:
altitude not exceeding 2000 m operating and Pollution Degree of 2. Customer service should be
contacted for operating conditions outside of these limits.
CAUTION: Make sure that the incubator is located in its intended position and level before
filling the water jacket.
3.1 Power Source: The unit power requirements are listed on the data plate. PLUG THE UNIT INTO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED AND RATED RECEPTACLE OF THE CORRECT STYLE. A separate
circuit is recommended for this unit to prevent loss of product due to overloading or circuit failures
caused by other equipment. The power supply must be properly grounded (earthed) and correctly
sized to match the unit nameplate rating. The supply voltage must match the nameplate voltage
within +/- 10%. The US market units are designed for 110 volts @ 60 Hz, 5 Amps. The EU market
units are designed for 220 volts @ 50 Hz, 3.5 Amps. If supplied with a detachable cord set, plug the
female end into the inlet on the unit and the male plug into the supply. Assure that units requiring
fuses have them installed. This fuse may be at the inlet or a part of the cord set male plug. The unit
must be located to easily allow for it to be unplugged or disconnected.
3.2 Location: When selecting a site for the unit, consider conditions which may affect performance,
such as heat from steam radiators, ovens, autoclaves, etc. Avoid direct sun, fast-moving air
currents, heating/cooling ducts, and high-traffic areas. To ensure air circulation around the unit,
allow a minimum of 10cm between the incubator and walls or partitions which might obstruct free
airflow.
3.3 Lifting/Handling: These units are heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting devices
that are sufficiently rated for these loads. Units should only be lifted from their bottom surfaces.
Doors, handles and knobs are not adequate for lifting or transport. All moving parts, such as shelves
and trays should be removed and doors need to be positively locked in the closed position during
transfer to prevent shifting and damage.
3.4 Leveling: The unit must sit level and solidly. Leveling feet are supplied and must be installed in the
four holes in the bottom corners of the unit. With the feet installed and the unit standing upright,
each foot can be raised by turning it in a counterclockwise direction. Adjust the foot at each corner
until the unit stands level and solid without rocking. If the unit must be moved, drain all the water
from the jacket and turn the leveling feet all the way clockwise to prevent damage.
3.5 Cleaning: The unit chamber should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use. Your operating
conditions and appropriate protocol will determine the correct procedure for decontamination. A
typical decontamination procedure that is adequate for many situations has been described below.
As well, certain steps are listed that will help reduce the likelihood of contamination and the
necessity of decontamination. Whatever process is appropriate, it needs to be done on a
regularly scheduled basis. Depending on usage and protocol, this may be monthly, quarterly or
otherwise. Regardless of the decontamination procedure used, certain precautions will need to
be taken:
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