Before Starting Operation; Initial Cleaning Method - Phcbi MCO-50AIC Instrucciones De Operación

BEFORE STARTING OPERATION

Initial cleaning method

Before using the incubator for the first time, always thoroughly clean the chamber, inner attachments and
humidifying pan (accessory) to remove dirt (tape residue, oil, etc.). Cleaning the chamber and humidifying
pan is essential to ensure the utmost performance of the incubator. Use the following steps to properly
clean the incubator.
1. Remove the inner attachments, referring to "Removing inner attachments" on page 22.
2. Put on rubber gloves, and then disinfect the surface of the rubber gloves with alcohol for disinfection.
3. Thoroughly wipe clean the inner walls of the chamber, the inner attachments, the temperature sensor,
the humidity control bar, and the UV lamp using gauze moistened with a proper amount
disinfection (Fig. 1). Make sure to take particular care in cleaning corners and joints of the product.
4. Thoroughly wipe clean the inner door, inner door packing, and handles using gauze moistened with a
*1
proper amount of alcohol for disinfection.
5. Thoroughly wipe clean the removed inner attachments using gauze moistened with a proper amount
alcohol for disinfection, and then reinstall the inner attachments correctly and securely, referring to
"Installing inner attachments" on page 23.
6. Thoroughly wipe clean the surface of the humidifying pan (accessory) using gauze moistened with a
*1
proper amount of alcohol for disinfection.
*1 The amount that cannot form droplets on the surface.
Note: The most effective procedure to prevent contamination is to clean each part with a cloth or sponge
moistened with a neutral cleaning solvent diluted to 5% or less, and then wipe down each part with gauze
moistened with distilled water. You can also use autoclave sterilization (121°C for 20 minutes) for the
silicon caps of the measurement ports (2 pcs) and the fan.
Do not use acidic, alkaline or chlorine solvents or disinfectants. Use of these solutions may cause
discoloration, corrosion or rust.
Be careful that solutions such as alcohol for disinfection do not come in contact with the ① CO
② fan motor shaft bearing, ③ CO
access port. Furthermore, do not clean the ⑤ humidity control bar and the ⑥ UV lamp using cleaning
solvents. Use of these solutions may cause damage. (Fig. 2)
Inner door packing
gas injection port, ④ temperature sensor and ⑦ inner sample air
2
Silicon cap
③
④
⑤
⑥
Fig. 1
*1
of alcohol for
①
②
⑦
*1
of
sensor,
2
Fig. 2
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