Shellab SSI5R-2 - Manual (Page 8)

SHEL LAB SI6/SI6R Shaking Incubator Operational Manual
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I I n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t
Installation Overview
To install your unit, you need to:
1. Select a suitable operating location for the
unit.
2. Level the unit.
3. Sterilize the unit.
4. Install the sample tray.
5. Plug the unit into a power source.
Selecting a Location for the
Unit
The operating location of your unit has a
significant impact on your unit’s performance and
how often it must be cleaned and disinfected.
Use the following guidelines to select the best
location for your unit.
CAUTION
DO NOT MOUNT YOU UNIT TO A
FLAMMABLE SURFACE.

Operating Conditions For optimum
performance, use your incubator at room
temperatures between 18 to 25

C (65 to 77

F) and at no greater than 80% relative
humidity (at 25

C).
If you intend to operate the unit in conditions
outside of these limits, contact your
customer service representative.

Exposure Avoid exposing the unit to the
following:

Direct sun

High air movement, such as air vents,
heating and cooling ducts, doors and
other heavy traffic areas.

Extreme heat from steam radiators,
stoves, ovens, autoclaves, or other
sources of heat.

Level Surface The unit must be located on a
solid, flat and level surface.

Space requirements Allow a minimum of 20
cm (8 in.) between the rear and sides of the
unit, and any walls or partitions that can
obstruct free airflow. Allow enough room so
that the door can swing open at least 90
degrees.
Do not block access to the
power cord, circuit breaker or fuses.

Cleanliness Good laboratory quality control
practice is the most efficient and reliable way
to keep your unit free from contamination.
If it is important that the interior of your unit
remain sterile, always pay attention to the
following guidelines:

Keep the air in the laboratory as clean
as possible.

Keep the floor around the unit clean.

If the unit must be placed at the floor
level, use a platform, such as a caster
platform. This facilitates movement of
the unit during cleaning and allows for
easier access to the back of the unit.

Minimize the number of times access is
made to the chamber during normal
operation. Each time the door is
opened, room air is drawn in and can
lead to contamination of the unit.
After deciding on the location for your unit, follow
the installation instructions below.
Leveling the Unit
The unit must sit level from side to side and from
front to back. While the unit does not have to be
absolutely level, each of the four feet should be in
firm contact with the surface on which the
incubator is to be run.
Install the four leveling feet in the four holes in
the bottom of the unit. When the feet are
installed, you can raise or lower a corner of the
unit
by turning its foot clockwise or
counterclockwise, respectively.
To level the incubator
1. Insert a leveling foot into each of the four
holes at the bottom of the unit.
2. Adjust the foot at each corner until the unit
stands level and solid without rocking.
If you move the incubator to a different location,
be sure to re-level the incubator at the new
location.
Sterilizing Your Unit
The interior of your incubator was cleaned at the
factory but is not sterile. For information on