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
above ambient to 70C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25C) and with a supply voltage that
does not vary by more than 10%. Customer service should be contacted for operating conditions outside
of these limits.
3.1 Power Source: The electrical supply circuit to the incubator must conform to all national and
local electrical codes. Consult the incubator’s serial data plate for the voltage and ampere
requirements before making connection. VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT VARY MORE THAN 10%
FROM THE SERIAL PLATE RATING. This unit is intended for 50/60 Hz application. A separate
circuit is recommended to prevent possible loss of product due to overloading or failure of other
equipment on the same circuit.
3.2 Location: When selecting a site for the incubator, consider all conditions which may affect
performance, such as extreme heat from steam radiators, stoves, 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 incubator rear and sides and any
walls, partitions or obstructions to free airflow.
3.3 Lifting / Handling: These units are heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting
devices sufficiently rated for these loads. Units should only be lifted from their bottom surfaces.
Doors, handles and knobs are not adequate for lifting or stabilization. The unit should be
completely restrained from tipping during 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. The unit is equipped with non-adjustable rubber feet
to raise it off the counter and prevent sliding; however, the counter must be level to provide
optimum safety and working conditions.
3.5 Cleaning: The incubator interior was cleaned at the factory, but not sterilized. Remove all interior
parts, including shelves and shelf clips if assembled. Clean with a disinfectant that is appropriate
for your application. DO NOT USE spray cleaners that might leak through openings and cracks
and get on electrical components, or that may contain solvents that will harm coatings. DO NOT
USE chlorine-based bleaches or abrasives, as they will damage the stainless steel interior. Regular
periodic cleaning is required. Special care should be taken when cleaning around sensing heads to
prevent damage.
WARNING: Never clean the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners with the unit connected to the
electrical supply. Always disconnect the unit from the electrical service when cleaning and assure
all volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power
supply.
