
C O N T E N T S
1 Safety 3
2 Installation 3
2.1 Unpacking 3
2.2 Assembly 3
3 Controls and indicator lamps 4
4 Operation 5
4.1 Mains operation 5
4.2 Internal battery operation 5
4.3 Cigar socket 12V Dc operation 5
4.4 Charging of internal battery 5
4.5 The controller 5
4.6 Set temperature 5
4.7 Controller buttons 5
4.8 Output light 6
4.9 Over temperature 6
5 Fault diagnosis 6
6 Technical specification 7
7 Maintenance and service 7
7.1 Cleaning 7
7.2 Replacement of fuses 7
8 Guarantee 7
9 Service 7
Part number 18260 2 13/04/2006

1 Safety
The following symbol marked on the equipment means:-
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular attention to
sections containing this symbol
Always observe the following safety precautions
• Use only as specified by the operating instructions, or the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
• After transport or storage in humid conditions, dry out the unit before connecting it to the supply
• Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label.
• Connect only to a power supply which provides a safety earth (ground) terminal.
• Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket. Remove the IEC connector.
• Do not check the temperature by touch, use the temperature display or a thermometer.
• Ensure that the operating temperature is less than the maximum operating temperature of your
• Ensure that the mains switch is easily accessible during use.
• If liquid is spilt inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply and have it checked by a
• It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilt
voltage. During drying out the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
sample material.
competent person.
on or inside the equipment.
2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Remove the packing materials carefully, and retain for future shipment or storage of the unit.
The pack should contain:
Transportable incubator block heater
mains cable
operating instructions
Blocks are supplied separately in their own pack.
2.2 Assembly
For mains operation or battery charging, fit the mains cable into the IEC power socket on the
rear of the case.
Lift up lid of the portable incubator and insert block into unit.
Take care not to drop the blocks; if they are damaged, heat transfer may be affected.
Part number 18260 3 13/04/2006