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Floor Stand Incubators ................................................................................................................... 3-5
Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Fan ................................................................................................................................................... 7-19
Figure 4-9 Sensor System (for table-top incubators)............................................................................................... 4-12
Figure 4-10 Sensor System (for floor stand incubators) .......................................................................................... 4-12
Figure 4-11 Signal Interfaces and Power Socket..................................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-12 Connecting Nozzle for Fresh-air Filters (Accessory Item).................................................................... 4-15
Figure 4-13 Shelf System ....................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Figure 5-1 Sliding the Retaining Spring into the Support Rail ............................................................................... 5-1
Figure 5-2 Installing the Shelving .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-3 Support Rail Installation....................................................................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-4 Removing the Air Baffle ....................................................................................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-5 Removing the bottom plate .................................................................................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-6 Removing the left and right support profiles......................................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-7 Removing the rear air baffle IMH 400-S / 750-S.................................................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-8 Shelf Support Bracket Installation ........................................................................................................ 5-6
Figure 5-10 AC Power Supply Socket .................................................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-11 Alarm Contact Connection Example .................................................................................................. 5-12
Figure 7-1 Control Panel for Heratherm IMH Series and IMH-S Series Incubators. ............................................. 7-1
Figure 10-1 Door Seal Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 10-4
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Safety Notes
Basic Operating Precautions
These operating instructions describe Heratherm incubators.
Heratherm incubators have been manufactured to the latest state of the art and have been
tested thoroughly for flawless functioning prior to shipping. However, the incubator may
present potential hazards, particularly if it is operated by inadequately trained personnel or if it
is not used in accordance with the intended purpose. Therefore, the following must be
observed for the sake of accident prevention:
• Heratherm incubators must be operated by adequately trained and authorized professional
personnel.
• Heratherm incubators must not be operated unless these operating instructions have been
fully read and understood.
• The present operating instructions, applicable safety data sheets, plant hygiene guidelines
and the corresponding technical rules issued by the operator shall be used to create written
procedures targeted at personnel working with the subject matter device, detailing:
• the decontamination measures to be employed for the incubator and the accessories
used with it,
• the safety precautions to be taken when processing specific agents,
• the measures to be taken in case of accidents.
• Repair work on the incubator must be carried out only by trained and authorized expert
personnel.
• The contents of these operating instructions are subject to change at any time without
further notice.
• Concerning translations into foreign languages, the German version of these operating
instructions is binding.
• Keep these operating instructions close to the incubator so that safety instructions and
important information are always accessible.
• Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in these operating
instructions, please contact Thermo Electron LED GmbH immediately for your own
safety.
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Safety Notes
Operational Safety Rules
Operational Safety Rules
The following rules must be heeded when working with Heratherm incubators:
• Observe the sample weight limits specified for your Heratherm incubator as a whole and
its shelving in particular; see “Technical Data” on page 13-1.
• Do not load the bottom of the interior workspace to avoid the risk of overheating any
samples placed there and to prevent the temperature sensor from being damaged.
• Arrange the samples evenly throughout the work space, making sure not to place them too
closely to the interior walls to ensure a uniform temperature distribution.
• Do not load your Heratherm incubator with substances that exceed the capabilities of the
available lab apparatus and Personal Protection Equipment to provide sufficient degrees of
protection to users and third parties.
• Check the door seal every six months for proper sealing performance and possible damage.
• Do not process any samples containing hazardous chemical substances that may be
released into the ambient air through defective seals or may cause corrosion or other
defects on parts of the Heratherm incubator.
Warranty
Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants the operational safety and functions of the Heratherm
incubators only under the condition that:
• the incubator is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended purpose
and as described in these operating instructions,
• the incubator is not modified,
• only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Thermo Scientific are
used (third-party spares without Thermo Scientific approval void the limited warranty),
• inspections and maintenance are performed at the specified intervals,
• an operation verification test is performed after each repair activity.
The warranty is valid from the date of delivery of the incubator to the customer.
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Explanation of Safety Information and Symbols
Explanation of Safety Information and Symbols
Safety Notes and Symbols Used Throughout These Operating
Instructions
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injuries.
Safety Notes
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injuries.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to
equipment or property.
Is used for useful hints and information regarding the application.
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Safety Notes
Explanation of Safety Information and Symbols
Additional Symbols for Safety Information
Wear safety gloves!
Wear safety goggles!
Harmful liquids!
Electric shock!
Hot surfaces!
Fire hazard!
Explosion hazard!
Suffocation hazard!
Biological hazard!
Contamination hazard!
Danger of tipping!
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Symbols on the Incubator
Observe operating instructions
Mark of conformity USA/Canada
120 Volts AC power socket
Alarm contact
Safety Notes
Explanation of Safety Information and Symbols
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Safety Notes
Intended Purpose of the Incubator
Intended Purpose of the Incubator
Intended Purpose of the Incubator
Heratherm incubators are laboratory devices for preparing and cultivating cell and tissue
cultures. The devices employ precision temperature control for simulating the specific
physiological ambient conditions for these cultures.
Incorrect Use
To avoid the risk of explosion do not load the incubator with tissue, material, or liquids that:
• are easily flammable or explosive,
• release vapor or dust that forms combustible or explosive mixtures when exposed to air,
• release poisons,
• do not pour any liquids on the bottom of the interior surface or into a collecting basin
inside the unit.
• release dust
• exhibit exothermic reactions
• are pyrotechnical substances
• refrain also from pouring any liquids onto the internal base plate or inserting bowls filled
with liquids into the sample compartment.
Standards and Directives
The incubator complies with the following standards and guidelines:
• IEC EN 61010 - 1, IEC EN 61010 - 2 - 010
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Additionally, the incubator is in compliance with many other international standards,
regulations and directives not listed here. Should you have any questions regarding compliance
with national standards, regulations and directives applicable for your country, please contact
your Thermo Fisher Scientific sales organization.
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Delivery of the Incubator
Packaging
Heratherm incubators are delivered in a rugged packaging box. All packaging materials can be
separated and are reusable:
Packaging materials
Packaging carton:Recycled paper
Foam elements:Styrofoam (CFC-free)
Pallet:Chemically untreated wood
Packaging film:Polyethylene
Packaging ribbons:Polypropylene
Acceptance Inspection
After the incubator has been delivered, check the delivery immediately for:
• completeness,
• possible damage.
If components are missing or damage is found on the incubator or the packaging, in particular
damage caused by humidity and/or water, please notify the carrier as well as Thermo Scientific
Technical Support immediately.
Risk of injury
Should sharp edges have formed in damaged areas or elsewhere
on the device, take all necessary precautions to protect
personnel handling the incubator. For example, have them wear
protective gloves and other personal protection equipment.
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Delivery of the Incubator
Scope of Supply
Scope of Supply
Incubators
Quantity of components supplied (pieces)
Perforated shelves 2
Support rail for shelf table-top incubators2
Shelf support 4
Power cord1
Connector, potential-free contact1
Clip springs for table-top incubators2
Plug1
Anti-tilt anchor1
Operating manual1
Short reference guide1
IMH Series
IMH-S Series
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Installation
During installation of built-in units, ensure that the
escaping air will be safely discharged out of the
installation space.
Ambient Conditions
Location Requirements
Built-in incubators can, heating and drying ovens must be operated with an air exhaust system
and exhaust hose (only original Thermo accessory should be used).
For safety reasons, the installation space should be made of non-combustible materials,
according to DIN 4102.
The incubator must only be operated in a location that meets all of the ambient condition
requirements listed below:
• Installation location indoors in dry areas free from drafts.
• The dust burden may not exceed the contamination category 2 based on EN 61010-1.
Using the incubator in an atmosphere with electrically conductive dust is prohibited.
• The minimal distance to adjacent surfaces must be observed on all sides (see Section
“Space Requirement” on page 3-3)
• The operating room must be equipped with appropriate ventilation.
• Solid, level, fire-proof surface; no flammable materials opposite to the rear panel of the
incubator.
• Vibration-proof substructure (floor stand, lab table) capable of bearing the dead weight of
the incubator and its accessories (particularly if two devices are stacked).
• The electrical circuitry of the incubator has been designed for an operating height of up to
2000 m above sea level.
• Relative humidity up to 80% (maximum; preferably 60-70%), non condensing.
• Should condensation exist, wait until the moisture has evaporated completely before
connecting the incubator to a power source and powering up.
• The ambient temperature must be within a range of +18 °C to +32 °C (64.4 °F to 89.6 °F).
• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
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Installation
Intermediate Storage
• Devices that produce excessive amounts of heat must not be placed near the incubator.
• Place the incubator on a floor stand (option; to be ordered separately), never on the lab
• Power line voltage variations must not exceed ±10 % of the nominal voltage.
• Transient surges must lie within the range of levels that normally occur in the power
• Consider installing one dedicated upstream circuit breaker per incubator to avoid multiple
floor. This prevents the penetration of dust or dirt into the device.
supply system. The impulse withstand voltage based on surge category II of
IEC 60364-4-443 shall be applied at the nominal voltage level.
device failures in case of an electrical fault.
Contamination hazard
Do not place the incubator directly on the lab floor, but mount it
on the floor stand or on a lab work surface (option; to be ordered
separately). Contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi,
prions, and other biological substances may use the open door to
migrate easily from the floor into the incubator’s work space.
Intermediate Storage
When the incubator is placed in intermediate storage, which is permissible for a maximum of
four weeks, make sure that the ambient temperature is between 20 °C to 60 °C (68 °F to
140 °F) and the maximum relative humidity does not exceed 90%, non-condensing.
Room Ventilation
Heat dissipating from the incubator during continuous operation may cause a change in the
room climate.
• Therefore, the incubator must only be installed in rooms with sufficient ventilation.
• Do not install the incubator in room recesses without ventilation.
• When several devices are to be placed in the same room, additional ventilation may have
to be provided as necessary.
• To avoid any impact of the heat dissipated by the incubator on the ambient climate the
room must be vented by means of a laboratory-grade ventilation system that complies
with applicable local and national health and safety regulations and has sufficient capacity.
• If excessive temperatures tend to occur in the operating room, be sure to provide a thermal
protection means that cuts out the power supply to mitigate the impact of
overtemperature scenarios.
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Space Requirement
Fig. 3
After connecting the built-in unit to the electrical
power supply, avoid damaging the power cord, then
sliding into the installation position.
For built-in units following clearances should be kept:
Installation
Room Ventilation
A, B, C and D see Operating Instructions of the unit.
E (mm/inch)F (mm/inch)G (mm/inch)H (mm/inch)
100 / 450 / 280 / 3.230 / 1.2
Installation Built-in Units
IGS
IMH/IMH-S
OGS/OMS
OGH/OGH-S
OMH/OMH-S
Clearances without exhaust hose.
Clearances, close air port with plug, supplied with the unit.
Clearances, with additional space to operate to air slide, with air exhaust system
and exhaust hose Ø 40 mm (1.58 in)/1.5 m (59 in) (original Thermo accessory),
shortened to required length.
Clearances, with air exhaust system and exhaust hose Ø 40 mm (1.58 in)/1.5 m
(59 in) (original Thermo accessory), shortened to required length. Operating
temperature up to max. 250 °C (482 °F).
When installing the incubator, make sure that the installation and supply connections remain
freely accessible.
The specified side clearances represent minimum distances.
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Installation
Room Ventilation
Table-top incubators
Figure 3-1 Table-top incubators, dimensions and required clearances
Table 3-1 Incubator Dimensions
ModelA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)
IMH 60530/20.1565/22.2720/28.3540/21.3
IMH 100640/25.2565/22.2820/32.3650/25.6
IMH 180640/25.2738/29.1920/36.2650/25.6
IMH 60-S530/20.1565/22.2720/28.3540/21.3
IMH 100-S640/25.2565/22.2820/32.3650/25.6
IMH 180-S640/25.2738/29.1920/36.2650/25.6
* Depth of handle /display (66 mm/2.6 in) not included in overall depth specified; height of adjustable feet (36 mm/1.4 in)
not included in overall height specified.
Table 3-2 Required Clearances
E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)H (mm)
80/3.150/2.0200/7.9300/11.8
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Floor Stand Incubators
400 liter units
Installation
Room Ventilation
Figure 3-2 Floor stand incubators, dimensions and required clearances
Table 3-3 Incubator Dimensions
ModelA (mm/inch)B (mm/inch)C (mm/inch)D (mm/inch)
IMH 400-S755/29.7770/30.31655/65.2810/31.9
*
Depth of handle /display (66 mm/2.6 in) not included in overall depth specified. Width of hinge (23 mm) not included in
overall width.
Table 3-4 Required Clearances
E (mm/inch)F (mm/inch)H (mm/inch)I (mm/inch)
120/4.750 / 2200 / 8200/7.9
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Installation
Room Ventilation
750 liter units
Figure 3-3 Floor stand incubators, dimensions and required clearances
Table 3-5 Incubator Dimensions
ModelA (mm/inch)B (mm/inch)C (mm/inch)D (mm/inch)
IMH 750-S1215 / 47.8770/30.31655 / 65.2670/26.4
*
Depth of handle /display (66 mm/2.6 in) not included in overall depth specified. Width of hinge (23 mm) not included in
overall width.
Table 3-6 Required Clearances
E (mm/inch)F (mm/inch)H (mm/inch)I (mm/inch)
120/4.750/2.0200/7.9350/13.8
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Transport
Table-top incubators
For transport, do not lift the incubator using the doors or components attached to the
incubator as lift points.
Installation
Transport
Figure 3-4 Lift Points
To avoid injury through physical strain, such as strain traumata
and slipped discs, do not attempt to lift the incubator alone!
To avoid injury through dropped loads, be sure to wear Personal
Protection Equipment, such as safety shoes, when lifting the
incubator.
To avoid crushing your fingers or hands (particularly in a closing
door) or damaging the incubator, do not use any other lift points
than those indicated in the illustration above.
Heavy loads! Lift with care!
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Installation
Transport
Floor stand incubators
The floor stand incubators come equipped with four (4) casters. The lever for releasing the
caster is located above the locking lever. After positioning the unit in its installation location
ensure that the locking levers are pressed down on the casters.
To ensure the degree of stability specified by safety requirements the front casters must be
turned so that they are facing forward after the unit has been positioned in its installation
location and the locking levers pressed down on these casters.
Danger of tipping when moving!
Before moving the unit, ensure that it has been unplugged.
Move the Heratherm floor stand incubators with caution.
Quick starts and stops can result in tipping!
Always ensure that the doors are closed when moving the unit.
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Stacking kit
The stacking adapter is available only for table-top incubators.
Material NumberDescription
Installation
Stacking kit
50126665
50126666
50126667
Stacking adapter Heratherm 60L
Stacking adapter Heratherm 100L
Stacking adapter Heratherm 180L
Scope of delivery:
1 Stacking adapter
1 Anti-tilt anchor
1 Plastic bag with 2 stacking feet and 2 M4x16 Torx screws.
Required Tools:
Slotted screwdriver 5,5x100 or Torx screwdriver 20x100.
Installing the Stacking Feet
Remove the left and right blank plugs at the top.
Install the stacking feet with the enclosed screws using a slotted or Torx screwdriver.
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Installation
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Anti-tilt anchor
Installing the Stacking Adapter
Installing the Stacking Adapter
Stack as follows when using a stacking adapter (numbers denote incubator volumes in liters):
• for 60 l or 100 l on 180 l use stacking adapter Heratherm 180L,
• for 60 l on 100 l use stacking adapter Heratherm100L.
To prevent the top device from slipping and dropping down, the following requirements must
be fulfilled before devices may be stacked:
• Only two units may be stacked together. When stacking devices with the same type of
enclosure, yet with a different footprint the device with the smaller footprint must be
placed on top of the one with the larger footprint at all times.
• The bottom device must be correctly levelled.
• Place the corresponding stacking adapter.
• The levelling feet on the top device must be screwed in all the way.
• The levelling feet of the top device must be aligned with and placed exactly on the stacking
pads of the stacking adapter.
• The anti-tilt anchor must be installed at the top device.
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Installing the Anti-tilt Anchor
Table-top incubators
The anti-tilt anchor secures the top device in a stack to a solid part of a building. The anti-tilt
anchor is to be mounted on the side opposite of the door hinges.
Bend the fixing tabs of the anti-tilt anchor up on one side and down on the other by an angle
of approx. 90°.
Installation
Installing the Anti-tilt Anchor
1. Do not use this position if the door is hinged on this side. Right-hand hinges represent the
standard configuration.
2. Preferred position.
3. Alternative position. Do not use if the door is hinged on this side.
Remove the bracket screws. Use the preferred position, if possible.
Fix the anti-tilt anchor with the bracket side down to the unit.
Position the unit with the anti-tilt anchor to in an angle of approx. 90° +/- 20%.
Take care that the stacking feet of the unit are still in correct place on the lower unit or on the
stacking adapter.
Fix the anti-tilt anchor to a solid part of the building.
Floor stand incubators
Heratherm floor stand incubators must always be attached to the wall using
two (2) retaining brackets on the outer left and right side on the back of the
unit.
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Installation
Unsafe part of the building!
Install the anti-tilt anchor to a solid part of the building, which is able for shoring
loads.
The installation has to be carried out by qualified personnel only.
The connection to the building must be carried out with appropriate screws and
dowels according to the consistence of the building part.
Risk of overheating with stacked devices
To avoid the risk of electrical components and the outer enclosure overheating
or temperature control failing due to insufficient ventilation, do not exceed the
specified stacking height!
Risk of tipping and dropping of stacked devices
You should be aware at all times that stacked devices do not form a stable unit,
even when the stacking pads and frames are correctly used. The top device may
tip over and drop down when being transported in a stack. To avoid injury to
persons and damage to equipment, do not attempt to move stacked devices as
a unit! Separate and move each device one by one, then restack them.
Installing the Anti-tilt Anchor
Remove the screws.
Attach the end of the retaining bracket that is facing downward to the unit.
Align the device at roughly 90°, +/-20° to the retaining bracket.
Affix the retaining bracket to the wall.
Additionally, the following caution notes must be heeded at all times:
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Floor stand unit spacers
The spacer on the electrical module must be pulled out and fixed in place before installing the
floor stand unit at its installation location.
Installation
Floor stand unit spacers
1Loosen the 2 screws
2Pull out the spacer and slide the screws into the recesses
3Tighten the two screws
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Installation
Floor stand unit spacers
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