ASTEC AD-3100 User manual

AD-3100

Operation Manual

Drawer Type Incubator

ATTENTION

In order for you to use the product properly, please read this

instruction manual thoroughly before use and retain it for future

reference. Also, when using the product, keep this manual where

you can retrieve it easily.

Please note that the warranty we provide only covers the product

itself. We cannot compensate for any damage and/or loss to the

contents incurred by the malfunction of the product.

AD-3100 Drawer Type Incubator Operation Manual Rev. 4

ASTEC CO., LTD.

Index of Contents………………………………………………………………………...2

1. Safety Precautions............................................................................................. 3

2. Warranty and Liability ...................................................................................... 7

3. Important Notice.............................................................................................. 8

4. Warning Labels/Bio Hazard/Copy Rights............................................................ 9

5. Specifications/ Accessories.............................................................................. 10

6. Dimensions ....................................................................................................11

7. Parts Description............................................................................................ 12

8. Description of Control Panel............................................................................ 13

9. Prior to Installation......................................................................................... 14

10. Initial Cleaning and Disinfecting .................................................................... 15

11. Humidity for the Incubation Chamber............................................................. 16

12. Connecting Gas............................................................................................ 17

13. Main Power................................................................................................. 18

14. Gas Stop Mode............................................................................................. 19

15. Daily Checkup (Gas Concentration)................................................................ 20

16. Gas Circulation / Automatic Calibration.......................................................... 21

17. Operation Procedure ..................................................................................... 22

18. Adjustment and Calibration Menu .................................................................. 23

19. Flow Chart of Adjustment and Calibration....................................................... 25

20. Temperature Calibration................................................................................ 26

21. CO2and O2Adjustment/Calibration Procedure................................................. 27

22. Power Monitoring Relay Unit ........................................................................ 28

23. Alarms........................................................................................................ 29

24. Troubleshootings.......................................................................................... 30

25. Gas Pressure Regulator ................................................................................. 33

26. Precaution for set up ..................................................................................... 34

27. Cleaning and Disinfectant.............................................................................. 35

28. Precaution to keep Incubator clean.................................................................. 36

29. Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................... 37

30. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 39

31. Gas Flow Diagram........................................................................................ 43

Factory Settings……………………………………………………………………………..44

Index of Contents

Index of Contexts

AD-3100 Drawer Type Incubator Operation Manual Rev. 4

ASTEC CO., LTD.

Thank you very much for purchasing ASTEC Drawer type incubator AD-3100. In order for you to use

this instrument properly and safely, please read this instruction manual thoroughly prior to use and retain

it for your future reference. The specifications and design of this instrument, as well as the contents of

this instruction manual, are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.

1. Safety Precautions

This section covers important safety issues. These cautionary instructions below are provided to prevent

any injuries or damages to you and other people that may be caused by unsafe and improper handling of

this instrument. The instructions are classified into 3 categories: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION,

in order to clearly show the degree of urgency and the extent of hazard and damage which may be

incurred if the said instructions are not followed. Please be sure to read them carefully, follow them

strictly and use this product as directed. The following symbols are used in this manual.

There is an imminent likelihood that failure to follow instructions

could result in death or serious personal injury.

Improper handling of this instrument could result in death or

serious personal injury.

Improper handling of this instrument could result in personal injury and/or

property damage.

This symbol represents Danger, Warning and Caution

This symbol represents prohibition statement.

This symbol represents directive statement.

Warnings

Connect the instrument to a line plug according to local or county standards and to the specifications.

Do not use the instrument for different purposes from those shown by the manufacturer. (See Chapter 1

for General Descriptions)

Do not switch on the instrument without having waited at least 20 seconds after switching off.

Do not open the instrument before reading the servicing specific conditions described in the manual.

Follow instruction contained in the manual in case of changing any parts

To move the instrument, at least two people are required. We suggest contacting the distributor or the

manufacturer directly for servicing.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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Do not use this instrument outdoors. It could cause an electrical short or a lethal shock.

Ask the manufacturer or your sales agent for the setting up. This will prevent negative

events such as gas leaks, water leaks or any other unexpected problems caused by

mishandling.

The location where the instrument will be placed must be steady, firm and leveled.

Do not leave this instrument in humid or wet conditions. It could cause an electrical short.

Single application of electric power source for this incubator according to rated voltage

described in label on the incubator is required. Parallel usage of the power source with the

other devices could cause abnormal heating/ignition on plug.

The power plug should be inserted all the way into the power outlet. Make sure that the

power plug is clean and dust-free when used. Do not plug/unplug the power cable with

soaked hands. Improper plugging causes ignition/fire due to heat generation.

Make sure that the instrument is securely earth-grounded.

Do not earth the instrument to the gas pipe, water pipe and lighting rod. This will cause

an electrical shock.

Connect only to a suitable power source specifically assigned for the incubator. Using the

correct power source specifically assigned for the incubator is extremely required.

Make sure the type of gas and appropriate gas pressure are used with the instrument. All

the gas connections with gas tube(s) must be firmly connected and tightened with

cable-tie.

Ventilate the room in which you use carbon dioxide with the instrument. It can harm your

body without adequate air ventilation. Do not breath carbon dioxide directly.

Do not plug any wire or pin into gas ports and/or sampling port. It could cause electrical

shock.

Do not place flammable objects in the incubator, such as alcohol, benzene, ethanol or

propane gas. Especially when you use oxygen, do not use matches or lighters or

cigarettes in the laboratory. Never use the flammable objects with the instrument.

WARNING

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Toxic, pathogenic and radioactive substances should be kept away from the instrument.

If this instrument is to be used with toxic, pathogenic, radioactive, and/or other harmful

specimens, be sure to conduct such procedures in an isolated facility in compliance with

the safety regulations. Failure to do so will harmfully affect human body and surrounding

environment. Also, in order to protect the service technician, please issue a Safety

Declaration Letter.

During maintenance and cleaning, make sure to power off the instrument and unplug the

power cord. Switch off and unplug, or shut off the power supply when servicing this instrument.

Failure to do so could cause an electric shock and/or personal injury.

In case of malfunctions, turn off the power switch in the back of the instrument, and then,

unplug the power cord.

When the incubator is disposed, please be concerned for environment safety.

When connecting the plug of the power cord into the outlet, check the polarity of the plug of

the power cord and the outlet. Connect the outlet of L(Live) pole and L(Live) pole of the

power cord correctly. Incorrect connection can cause electric shock.

In case the instrument will be unused for a long period of time, remove the water in the

water pan and dry out the chamber completely. Make sure chambers are dry when turning

on the incubator. It causes sensors failure.

Do not inhale any chemicals, organic compounds, dust or moisture when cleaning.

Do not splash the water to the outside of the instrument especially on the top of it. Do not

operate the incubator with soaked hands. It causes electric shock and ignition.

Do not disassemble, service and remodel unless instructed by manufacturer. It causes

ignition or injury due to abnormal action of incubator.

Room temperature where the incubator being used must be maintained

between 24 –28°C.

When double-stack the incubators, use the optional brackets. The top incubator may fall by

earthquake or other unexpected cause or accidents.

Do not take apart or modify the instrument without first-hand supervising.

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Pedestal, bench, desk or table where the instrument will be set up MUST be solid and

leveled even to prevent leakage of the water.

Power off and unplug the power cable when moving the instrument to different location.

Do not put heavy objects or bottles that contain liquid.

Do not get on the instrument.

Do not intentionally step on, bend or twist the power cable.

Do not lean against the instrument.

Do not lean against the door of the instrument, especially when it is open.

Use appropriate gloves when cleaning the instrument, especially for cleaning the chamber.

Remove the water from the water pan when moving the incubator to the different location.

When closing the inner and outer doors please hold the knob and handle in appropriate

manner to avoid pinching your hands or fingers.

In case any cuts or were are found on the power cable of the instrument, stop using the

cable and replace it with brand-new power cable.

The receiver of O2sensor should be kept away from condensation.

Used O2sensor should be properly discarded in order to avoid contamination of the natural

environment.

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2. Warranty and Liability

We warrant the product you have purchased for two calendar year after the date of purchase. In case

of any malfunctions caused by the manufacturer during this period of time, ASTEC will be responsible for

repair or replacement of failed parts or even the instrument itself as circumstance allows for free of

charge. However, this warranty excludes the following conditions.

Any damages due to fire, earthquake, thunderstorm, and other catastrophic events and pollution and

abnormal electrical supply.

Any damages due to unduly repair, adjustment, calibration and modification.

Any damages due to unduly usage or mishandling.

Any damages caused by moving, dropping, transportation of the instrument.

Replacement and repair of expendables and consumables.

For service, please contact our agent that you have purchased the instrument from.

Warranty is Valid only if the installation is done by people trained, in conformity

to instructions provided in this manual.

Please note that the warranty we provide only covers the product itself. We cannot

compensate for any damage and/or loss to the contents incurred by the malfunction

of the product.

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ASTEC CO., LTD.

3. Important Notice

(Read this section to the end prior to use for your own safety)

AD-3100 requires separate CO2and N2cylinders. Siphon type cylinders are not available.

Premixed gas (ex. CO2: 5% O2: 5% N2: 90%) is prohibited.

A power outlet should be solely assigned to the incubator.

Use of power strip or same kind of connections is not recommended.

Acid, benzene, soap, toothpaste are not recommended to use for cleaning.

Use of a brush to any part of the incubator for cleaning is not recommended.

Do not wipe the plastic and rubber area with volatile liquid such as benzene.

Use neutral detergent and wipe off completely with water.

Do not clean the incubator by pouring water (especially on top panel) and wiping it off.

Pure distilled or even cleaner water is recommended for the humidification

In the chamber in order to avoid any chance of contamination.

Check the volume of remaining water at least once in 3 days.

Water for the humidification must be replaced or refilled as needed.

The water should be pre-warmed to the same temperature as the set temperature of the incubator.

Pedestal, bench, desk or table where the incubator will be set up MUST be solid and leveled.

Do not place flammable substances and volatile compounds in the incubator,

such as alcohol, benzene, ethanol, adhesive or propane gas.

Especially when you use oxygen, do not use matches or lighters and/or

smoke cigarettes into the laboratory.

CO2cylinder, which is equipped with siphon inside, cannot be used with the incubator.

Gas pressure to supply into the incubator should be maintained at

0.03Mpa (0. 3 bar / 4.35 psi) for CO2and 0.05Mpa (0.5 bar / 7.25 psi) for N2.

In case the incubator will be kept powered off,

remove the water for the humidification and dry out the chamber completely.

The incubator MUST be properly earthed to ground.

Worn out O2sensor should be properly discarded in order to avoid contamination

of the natural environment.

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4. Warning Labels/Bio Hazard/Copy Rights

Warning Labels

AD-3100 has an intrinsic danger due to the structure designed for the purpose.

For the safe use of the instrument, the following mark is labeled on the instrument.

Please use this instrument under a caution indicated on the labels.

Power inlet on the back of the incubator is labeled with the Warning sticker.

Copy Rights

All rights are reserved byASTEC Co., Ltd.

Revision, modification of the contents of this manual prior to permission is strictly prohibited.

Electric Shock

The earth terminal MUST be

earthed properly

Cautions

Danger Location: Power Plug

Danger Warning: Electric

Shock by a short circuit if it is without earthing.

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5. Specifications/ Accessories

Model

AD-3100

Exterior Dimension

W562 x D560 x H610*(mm) / W22.1 x D22.0 x H24.0*(inch)

Drawer Chamber

Chamber Dimension

W180 x D217 x H20 (mm) / W7.1 x D8.5 x H0.8 (inch)

Drawer Chamber Capacity

781ml

4 x 4-well dish / 6 x 60mm petri dish / 12 x 35mm petri dish

Drawer Chamber Weight

3.4 kg (7lb) / per chamber

Number of Drawers

Temperature Control

Digital PID control

Temperature Range

7℃+ ambient to 40℃

Temperature Accuracy

(+-)0.2℃

CO2sensor

Infra Red

CO2Control Range

0~10%

CO2Uniformity

(+-)0.3%

O2Sensor

Galvanic battery sensor

O2Control Range

4~10%

O2Uniformity

(+-)0.5%

Humidity in Chamber

90%RH (+-)5%

Humidity method

Natural evaporation

Gas Used

CO2/ N2

Alarms

User Programmable on Temperature, CO2, N2

Alarm output

DC12V, 0.3A

Safety feature

Temperature cut-off (Software controlled)

Analog output

Temperature, CO2, N2 (optional)

Power Monitoring Output

Dry Contact Output, The Rated Load: DC24V 1A

Weight

95kg / 210lb

Power

AC110-115V 5A (Max.) 50/60Hz

AC220-240V 2.5A(Max.) 50/60Hz

*Without adjustors

NOTE: Be sure to maintain the room temperature between 24 –28°C

Accessories

List of standard accessories associated with AD-3100 needs to be checked once unpacked.

Dish Plate

Plastic Gas Tube(3m) with a filter

Warranty Card

Quality Certificate

Power Cord/Plug Adapter (BF/as appropriate)

Service Control card

Product Manual

Power Monitoring Output Cable

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