Microplate Incubator Operating Instructions
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1. Microplate Incubator Model 260700 amp 260700 2 Operating Instructions N2400024 Rev 1 Table of Contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 Safety Product lnformatio Ns Sosa sires celled Ahn re cll ald Af PSSEIMIOIY aein oe arn Aion tienes aie clear Nid aia d 3 1 Unpacking the United ate ke ee 32 MIIAN erata a ao e danos CD SIG MOM EEE i a eae aE e di ae een 4 1 Identification of Controls See Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 2 Temperature AO jUSIMEN Traiter inserer tite ee 4 3 Temperature INdICAtON wes dns niNarn entit Technical Specifications ses nie ANR ea FaU DIAGNOSIS SES E E A ea ats rae Maintenance and Service ss 7 CNS CHANG ss es has te ne CESARE VY CGI ER ER EU EE SR E iai Service Figure 1 Front Panel _ HEAT INDICATOR TEMPERATURE INDICATING STRIP Figure 2 Rear of Unit eed a sgh l TR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SCREW Safety The following symbols marked on the equipment mean Caution Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular attention to sections containing this symbol Attention Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l usage et pr tez une attention particuli re aux sections comportant ce symbole Caution Surfaces can become hot during use Attention Les surfaces peuvent devenir br lantes pendant l usage Always observe the following safety precautions e Use only as specified by the operating i2. before any products are returned for any reason A Decontamination Certificate must be completed signed by the user and returned to Scientific prior to receiving the RMA number Please be sure to mark the outside of the returned goods package with this RMA number to ensure prompt handling Please call Cole Parmer at 1 800 323 4340
3. nstructions or the intrinsic protection may be impaired After transport or storage in humid conditions dry out the unit before connecting it to the supply voltage During drying out the intrinsic protection may be impaired e Position unit to easily access power outlet in case of emergency e Connect only to a power supply that provides a safety ground terminal e WARNING Do not use near volatile materials fluids or combustible gasses e WARNING Do not place volatile or combustible material into this incubator e CAUTION This unit is not intended for use with flammable liquids or vapors e Donot touch surfaces that become hot during high temperature operation e Ensure that the operating temperature is less than the maximum operating temperature of your sample material e If liquid is spilled inside the unit disconnect it from the power supply and have it checked by a competent person e It is the user s responsibility to carry out the appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment e Warning 115V units must be plugged into circuit with 15A breaker 230V units must be plugged into circuit with 10A breaker 2 0 3 0 4 0 Product Information The Microplate Incubator is designed with the heating element located behind the back panel to reduce the risk of baking samples placed on the incubator bottom Uses of this product include incubation of microplates culture kits pet
4. ot plugged a Plugin into power supply b Power supply failure b Check that other electrical appliances on the same circuit are working Chamber temperature a Temperature a Have unit checked does not rise when control circuit fault by a competent expected service person Temperature continues a Temperature a Have unit checked to rise when not control circuit fault by a competent expected service person 7 0 8 0 Maintenance and Service All laboratory products are designed to comply with IEC1010 1 No routine maintenance is required No user serviceable parts in this product 7 1 Cleaning Disengage power cord prior to cleaning If a spill occurs use appropriate clean up procedures as required for radiation or biohazard control The outer casing can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with water Do not immerse the unit in water Abrasive materials such as paper towels will scratch the door Warranty When used in laboratory conditions and according to these operating instructions this product is warranted to be free of defective material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of manufacture The liability of manufacturer distributor for any defective equipment during the warranty period shall be limited to the repair of such equipment or replacement thereof without charge for parts or labor 9 0 Service It is required to obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number
5. ri dishes and test tubes The operating temperature can be adjusted from ambient plus 5 C to 42 C The incubator has a smoked acrylic door and a flat plastic Digitemp strip attached to the interior floor for temperature indication Assembly 3 1 Unpacking the Unit Remove the packing materials carefully and retain for future shipment or storage of the unit Inspect for damage Report all shipping damage to the carrier immediately Shipping damage is covered by the carrier and repair replacement for shipping damages must be coordinated through the carrier Complete and return the Warranty Registration Card Packages should contain e Microplate Incubator e Operating Instructions 3 2 Installation Place the incubator on a flat and stable surface preferably away from drafts Plug the power line cord into a grounded power outlet Operation 4 1 Identification of Controls See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The Heat Indicator is on continuously while the oven is heating up As the required temperature is approached it starts to flash When the unit is controlling at the set temperature the heater lamp flashes intermittently The Temperature Indicating Strip shows the chamber temperature in degrees Celsius The Temperature Adjusting Screw is used to adjust the chamber temperature 4 2 Temperature Adjustment The incubator has been preset to operate at 37 C To adjust the temperature of the incubator locate the temperature adjusting scre
6. w on the back of the unit Turn the screw clockwise as viewed from the back to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature Allow at least 15 minutes for the temperature to equilibrate after making an adjustment 4 3 Temperature Indication A temperature indicator strip is located on the floor of the incubator cavity To determine the temperature of the cavity use the following steps a Identify the number on the temperature indicator strip which is most brightly illuminated b Observe the color of the identified number and determine the temperature value according to the following instructions Tan Subtract 1 C from illuminated value Blue Add 1 C to the illuminated value Bright Green Read as indicated 5 0 Technical Specifications This equipment is for indoor use and will meet its performance figures within the ambient temperature range of 10 C to 35 C with maximum relative humidity of 80 non condensing Installation category Il transient voltages Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664 For operation at altitudes of up to 6500 feet Temperature Range Ambient 5 C to 42 C Supply Ratings Model 260700 115 VAC 0 24 A 50 60 Hz Model 260700 2 230 VAC 0 13 A 50 60 Hz Power Rating Model 260700 28 W Model 260700 2 30 W Heating Rate Ambient to 37 C in 20 minutes 6 0 Fault Diagnosis Symptom Possible Cause Action Required Unit does not operate a Unit n
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