Maintaining atmospheric integrity, Electrical components, Maintenance (continued) – Shellab SCO31 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
Disinfecting
Disinfect the incubator on a regular basis. Perform the following steps to disinfect the workstation:
1. Turn the unit off. Carryout your laboratory, clinical, or production space disinfection
protocol.
2. If possible, remove all interior accessories (shelving and other non-attached items) from the
chamber when disinfecting. Disinfect all corners, the incubation chamber. Take special care
when disinfecting around the temperature probes.
3. Disinfect the incubator using commercially available disinfectants that are non-corrosive,
non-abrasive, and suitable for use on stainless steel surfaces. Contact your local Site
Safety Officer for detailed information on the disinfectants compatible with your cultivation
or culturing applications.
4. Do not use overtly volatile disinfecting agents. Chlorines, amphyls, and quaternary
ammonias will evaporate into the chamber environment. Over time the concentration in the
chamber atmosphere will continue to increase, potentially leading to inhibited growth or
metabolic symptoms in sample populations.
End of procedure
M
AINTAINING
A
TMOSPHERIC
I
NTEGRITY
Periodically, inspect the door latch, trim, catch, and gasket for signs of deterioration. Failure to
maintain the integrity of the door system shortens the life span of the incubator.
Replace the disk-shaped in-line HEPA filter in the CO
2
tubing between the supply cylinder and the
incubator at least once per year. The filter is directional. Always make sure the side stamped “IN” is
plumbed facing the supply cylinder or wall source.
E
LECTRICAL
C
OMPONENTS
Electrical components do not require maintenance. If the incubator fails to operate as specified,
please contact your Shel Lab Dealer or
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