Instructions for use
Getting Started
Check the data plate for voltage, cycle, wattage and ampere requirements. If matched to your power source,
plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. Voltage should not vary more than 10 % from the data plate rating.
In selecting a location, consider all conditions which might affect performance, such as heat from radiators,
autoclaves, etc. Avoid direct sun, fast-moving air currents, heating/cooling ducts and high traffic areas. Allow
a minimum of 50 mm between the unit and walls or partitions which might obstruct free airflow.
Operation
Do not use this incubator in explosive or flammable environments. Do not heat or incubate
flammable, explosive or highly reactive materials in this incubator as serious injury may
result.
Place the unit on a level surface and plug the unit into a properly grounded outlet of appropriate voltage.
Install the shelf at the desired height, with the shelf edges up. If you intend to place the samples on the bottom
of the chamber, install the shelf so that it sits with the edges down on the chamber bottom, thus creating an
air gap between the chamber bottom and your samples.
Place the samples in the chamber and close the door. Make sure the door is securely closed.
Turn the power switch to the ON position. The switch should illuminate. On display all "888" are displayed at
first, then software version "VX.X", and then the current temperature in the chamber. Incubator starts to cool
or to heat, depending on the set temperature.
Set desired temperature with UP or DOWN key. You must press and hold UP or DOWN key for more than 2
seconds, until DOT on DISPLAY starts to blink. When DOT starts to blink (it blinks for 3 seconds), set the
temperature to desired value, between 10 ºC below ambient temperature and up to a maximum of 50 ºC. When
desired temperature is set, display will automatically show the current temperature after 3 seconds (dot stops
to blink).
You can always display the SET temperature by pressing and holding UP or DOWN key for more than 2
seconds.
Temperature re-adjustment
Incubator has software for temperature re-adjustment. You must first measure the temperature in the middle
of the chamber or in the sample for minimum of 2 hours. You must measure the temperature with a certificated
reference temperature measuring instrument with precision 0.1 ºC or more. After 2 hours or more read the
temperature on thermometer and compare it with the temperature on LED display. Difference between
thermometer and display is a value, which you will enter in the software.
Example 1: Reference temperature is 37.9 ºC, temperature on display is 37 ºC. Difference is 37.9 - 37 = 0.9
Value is 0.9 (value which you enter in the software).
Example 2: Reference temperature is 36.2 ºC, temperature on display is 37 ºC. Difference is 36.2 - 37 = -0.8
Value is - 0.8 (value which you enter in the software).
Procedure for temperature re-adjustment:
Press UP and DOWN key at the same time for more than 5 seconds - message "COr" (correction) appears on
display and DOT starts to blink.
With UP or DOWN key set the value (when dot blinks). Pay attention on the sign of the value (plus or minus).
After 3 seconds, when you set the temperature, display will automatically show the current temperature.
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