For Optimal Cultivation; Precautions For Cultures - Phcbi MCO-50AIC Instrucciones De Operación

FOR OPTIMAL CULTIVATION

Precautions for cultures

 Leave space between culture containers.
Always leave space for ventilation between culture containers (petri dishes, flasks, etc.). Inadequate
spacing may result in uneven temperature distribution and CO gas density.
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 Do not place harmful materials in the chamber.
Never place samples that release acidic, alkaline, or corrosive gas into the chamber. Doing so may cause
damage resulting from discoloration or corrosion.
 Close the inner door.
Always close the inner door before closing the outer door. Failure to close the inner door will adversely
affect performance even if the outer door is closed.
 Open and close the doors gently.
Closing the doors forcefully may cause spillage of the culture medium, incomplete door closing, or damage
to the gasket. Also, before opening the inner door, check through the glass to confirm that the UV lamp is
OFF (When an optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed).
 Be careful when closing the outer door.
Use the handle when closing the outer door. Not doing so may cause injury by getting fingers caught in the
door. Do not lean on the outer door. Doing so may result in injury from the outer door coming loose or the
incubator falling over, or may cause current leakage or electric shock.
 Be careful of the inside of the outer door.
The inside of the outer door may become hot.
 Avoid using excessive force on the inner door.
Do not put your hand on the glass, poke it with sharp objects, or apply strong force. Doing so may result in
injury from breaking the glass.
 Check the cause of any alarm buzzer.
If an alarm buzzer sounds while the incubator is in use, check the cause of the alarm immediately. For
details on what may cause an alarm buzzer to sound, refer to pages 78–81.
 Vibration of a shaker.
When incubators are stacked, operation of a shaker in one chamber of the CO incubator may adversely
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affect the other incubator.
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