Summary of Contents for Panasonic MCO-230AIC Series
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Operating Instructions Incubator Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating instructions for future use. See page 96 for all model numbers.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. WARNING CAUTION WARNING...
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WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over. Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water. Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols Never splash water directly onto the unit Never put containers with liquid on the unit Never bind, process, or step on the power supply cord, or never damage or break the power supply plug.
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CAUTION Never store corrosive substances such as acid or alkali Check the setting when starting up of operation after power failure or turning off of power switch. Be careful not to tip over the unit Prepare a safety check sheet Wear rubber gloves when handling the H reagent Perform H...
LABELS ON INCUBATOR Warning/Caution Type Hot Surface Hazardous UV Light Hazardous UV Light Gas Poisoning or Oxygen Deprivation make sure that there adequate ventilation Gas Poisoning or Oxygen Deprivation...
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Unit Access port Silicon cap Rear left cover Handles Leveling Leveling feet Foot Tray 4 Electric key* Lower right side Removal power Sample air outlet cap supply cord port 18 17 16*...
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1. Outer door: 2. Inner door: 3. Tray catches: 4. Fan cover: 5. Duct: 6. Fan (inside the duct): 7. UV lamp* 8. Humidity control bar: 9. Humidifying pan cover: 10. Humidifying pan: 11. Door switch: 12. Key hole* 13. Switch cover: 14.
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS LCD touch panel Note: 1. Present temperature display field 6. CO gas injection indicator 2. Set temperature value display field 7. CO gas supply line indicator A and B* 3. Heating indicator 4. Present CO density display field 8.
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9. Present date/time display field 12. Outer door (opening/closing) display 10. Over heat display 13. Message display field Note: 11. UV lamp condition display Note: 14. Message select key 15. Menu key...
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS 16. H key* 18. Buzzer key 17. Unlock key* Note: Remote alarm terminal Note: Table 1 The behavior of the remote alarm when pressing the Buzzer key...
INSTALLATION Installation site WARNING make sure that there is an adequate ventilation Normal air environment Do not expose to direct sunlight Separate from heat sources Ambient temperature at least 5 C lower than set temperature Strong and level floor WARNING Install the incubator at a location that can support the weight.
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INSTALLATION Low humidity WARNING Do not use the incubator outdoors. Never install the incubator in a moist location, such as near a sink or water line, or where it is likely to be exposed to water. do not install it near water or steam pipes No inflammable or corrosive gas No falling objects...
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Installation 1. Remove the packing tape and clean up. Note: WARNING Do not leave the plastic wrapping bags within reach of children.
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INSTALLATION 4. Adjust the leveling feet. Note: 5. Ground the incubator. When a ground must be installed WARNING always ground the incubator. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod, or telephone ground wire. Installing a ground fault circuit breaker CAUTION Do not climb on the incubator or place objects on top of it.
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In case of double stack Note: Note: When the incubator is not in use Before moving the incubator...
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INSTALLATION Connecting CO gas cylinder WARNING confirm the gas type Confirm that the connections are secure and that no gas will leak Be sure to use the specified pressure Install the incubator in a location with adequate ventilation. Note: Lower right side Note: Note: Note:...
BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Initial cleaning method Before using the incubator for the first time, clean dirt (tape residue, smear, etc.) from the chamber and the inner attachments thoroughly. To keep the chamber clean is essential to get the proper performance out of the incubator. Use the following steps to clean the incubator properly.
FOR BETTER CULTIVATION Precautions for cultures Leave space between culture containers. Do not place harmful materials in the chamber. Close the inner door. Open and close the doors gently. Be careful when closing the outer door. Be careful of the inside of the outer door. Avoid using excessive force on the inner door.
Preventing contamination Avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity. Avoid locations with passers-by or drafts. If possible, use a cleanroom. Use clean containers. Keep the chamber clean. Use sterile distilled water in the humidifying pan. Keep the incubator out of direct airflows from air conditioners or fans.
CORRECT OPERATION Note: WARNING Always use the removal power supply cord that is provided. The provided removal power supply cord is only for this product. When the incubator is not in use Before moving the incubator...
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DECONTAMINATION WARNING Use the reagent specified by our company for H decontamination Do not use chemicals other than the H reagent, such as alcohol. WARNING make sure that the outer and inner doors are securely closed WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Perform H decontamination with the inner attachments arranged as specified by our company CAUTION Wear rubber gloves when handling the H...
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decontamination Duct lower part Note: Front Note: Note:...
Note: Precautions when handling H reagent Using unlock key Unlocking when power is interrupted Note: WARNING Do not use the unlock key to unlock the outer door during H decontamination or during H gas resolve by UV.
GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Connecting CO gas cylinder Note: Lower right side Note: Note:...
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GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Automatic CO gas supply line changeover...
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Table 2 CO gas supply line automatic changeover Note:...
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GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Manual CO gas supply line changeover Note: Table 3 After changed into CO gas cylinder B because CO gas cylinder A is empty, if you changed into A manually.
ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS Table 4 Alarms, safety, and self-diagnosis for culture operations Alarm or safety Remote Safety Conditions Display Buzzer function alarm operation...
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ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS Alarm or safety Remote Safety Conditions Display Buzzer function alarm operation Table 5 In the cases of other than table 6 or table 7. Note: Table 6 In the cases of high limit temperature alarm or Err38 (The outer door opens during H decontamination;...
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Table 8 Alarms and Safety functions for H decontamination Alarm or safety Remote Conditions Display Buzzer Safety operation function alarm Table 9 Alarm and Safety functions for STD Gas Calibration Alarm or safety Remote Conditions Display Buzzer Safety operation function alarm Note: WARNING...
DISPOSAL OF UNIT WARNING The CO incubator must be dismantled and disposed of by qualified personnel only...
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DISPOSAL OF UNIT Note: This symbol mark and recycle system are applied only to EU countries and not applied to the countries in the other area of the world. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (English) (German)