VWR International 3025, 3015 Installation And Operator's Manual
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WATERJACKET
INCUBATOR
MODEL: 3015, 3025
INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL MANUAL
Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 627 Cornelius, Oregon 97113
EMAIL: tech@Shellab.com
1-800-322-4897 (503) 640-3000 FAX (503) 640-1366
INTERNET: http://www.Shellab.com/~Shellab
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
SECTION 2.0 INSTALLATION
SECTION 3.0 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
SECTION 4.0 CONTROL OVERVIEW
SECTION 5.0 OPERATION
SECTION 6.0 MAINTENANCE
SECTION 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 8.0 PARTS LIST
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
SCHEMATICS
REV. 05/09
4861398
These units are general purpose Water jacketed Incubators for professional, industrial or
educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at approximately
atmospheric pressure and no flammable, volatile or combustible materials are being
heated. These units are not intended for hazardous or household locations or use.
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Sectio
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RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
Your satisfaction and safety require a complete understanding of this unit. Read
the instructions thoroughly and be sure all operators are given adequate training
before attempting to put the unit in service. NOTE: This equipment must be used
only for its intended application; any alterations or modifications will void your
warranty.
1.1 Inspection: The carrier, when accepting shipment, also accepts responsibility
for safe delivery and is liable for loss or damage. On delivery, inspect for visible
exterior damage, note and describe on the freight bill any damage found, and
enter your claim on the form supplied by the carrier.
1.2 Inspect for concealed loss or damage on the unit itself, both interior and exterior.
If necessary, the carrier will arrange for official inspection to substantiate your
claim.
1.3 Return Shipment: Save the shipping crate until you are sure all is well. If for
any reason you must return the unit, first contact your customer representative
for authorization. Supply nameplate data, including model number and serial
number. Please see the manual cover for information on where to contact
customer service.
1.4 Accessories: Verify that all of the equipment indicated on the packing slip is
included with the unit. Carefully check all packaging before discarding. The
3015 is equipped with 3 shelves, 4 Shelf Standards, humidity pan, and 4
adjustable feet. The 3025 is equipped with 6 shelves, 8 Shelf Standards, 2
humidity pans and 4 adjustable feet.
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Section
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° and 40°C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25°C) 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.
2.1 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.
2.2 Location: In selecting a location, consider all conditions which might affect
performance, such as heat from radiators, ovens, autoclaves, etc. Avoid direct sun,
fast moving air currents, heating/cooling ducts and high-traffic areas. Allow a
minimum of 10cm between the unit and walls or partitions which might obstruct free
2.3 Lifting / Handling: These units are heavy and care should be taken to use
2.4 Leveling: The unit must sit level and solidly. Leveling feet are supplied and must
air flow.
appropriate lifting devices that are 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.
CAUTION: Position and level the incubator before filling with water.
be installed in the four holes in the bottom corners of the unit. With the feet
installed and the unit standing upright, each foot can be raised by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction. Adjust the foot at each corner until the unit stands
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level and solid without rocking. If the unit must be moved, turn the leveling feet all
the way clockwise to prevent damage while moving.
2.5 Cleaning: The unit chamber should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use. Your
operating conditions and appropriate protocol will determine the correct procedure
for decontamination. A typical decontamination procedure that is adequate for
many situations has been described below. As well, certain steps are listed that
will help reduce the likelihood of contamination and the necessity of
decontamination. Whatever process is appropriate, it needs to be done on a
regularly scheduled basis. Depending on usage and protocol, this may be
monthly, quarterly or otherwise. Regardless of the decontamination procedure
used, certain precautions will need to be taken:
A. Always disconnect the unit from the electrical service when cleaning.
Assure all volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before
reconnecting the unit to the power supply.
B. Special care should be taken when cleaning around sensing heads to
prevent damage.
C. If you use chlorine-based bleaches or abrasive cleaners this will modify the
stainless steel interior finish. DO NOT USE hard tools such as metal wire
brushes or steel wool. Use non-abrasive cleaners and soft tools such as
plastic brushes.
D. Use only DISTILLED water in the water jacket and the humidity pan. DO
NOT USE de-ionized water due to its reactivity with metal components.
TYPICAL DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the humidity pan every week and autoclave, or wash with soap
and water then disinfect with 70% alcohol solution. Replace in the
incubator with fresh, DISTILLED water.
2. Remove the inner door gasket, clean and disinfect. Clean and disinfect all
mounting grooves for the door gasket.
3. Remove all shelves, shelf supports, shelf standards and shields. Autoclave,
or wash and disinfect as described in item 1.
4. Wash and disinfect all interior surfaces.
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OPERATION FOR MINIMIZING CONTAMINATION
1. Keep the outside of the incubator, including the air in the laboratory, as
clean as possible. This is particularly important for units placed directly on
the floor. Do not place incubators near doors, air vents or other areas of
high air movement or traffic.
2. The floor around the unit needs to be clean. Units that are place on the
floor should be mounted higher – typically on a caster platform – for ease of
moving the unit during cleaning and access to the back of the unit.
3. Minimize the number of times access is made to the chamber during normal
operation.
4. Do not depend on the use of antibiotics to maintain uncontaminated
conditions, as this is an inadequate technique for sterilization. Preferably
use aseptic techniques as described above for maintaining sterile
conditions in the incubator.
2.6 Filling and Draining: Fill the water jacket with DISTILLED WATER ONLY. Refer
to the Operation Section 5 of this manual for additional information.
2.7 Shelves and Interior Parts: Shelving, clips and a humidity pan are supplied with
each unit. See Figure 1 for proper placement of these accessories. Also see
similar shelf assembly instructions sent with the assembly kit.
Figure One
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