Shellab SCO31 User Manual

AIR-JACKETED CO2 INCUBATORS 115 Volts Installation and Operation Manual SCO58 SCO40 SCO31 Previously designated: 2460, 2440, 2428

10 | P a g e RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR (CONTINUED) RECORDING DATA PLATE INFORMATION The data plate contains the incubator model number and serial n

11 | P a g e INSTALLATION AMBIENT CONDITIONS The SCO Incubators are intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 15C and 30C (59F a

12 | P a g e INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) LIFTING A SCO Incubator should only be lifted by its bottom surfaces using proper heavy lifting machinery su

13 | P a g e INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) CONNECT THE CO2 SUPPLY TO THE INCUBATOR Note: Always use medical grade CO2. Use of non-medical g

14 | P a g e INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) SHELVING INSTALLATION Shelves should be installed evenly spaced in the incubation chamber to obtain the bes

15 | P a g e INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) CLEANING AND DEIONIZED WATER The incubator interior was cleaned at the factory but not sterilized. See the

16 | P a g e GRAPHIC SYMBOLS The incubator is provided with multiple graphic symbols on its exterior and internal surfaces. These symbols identify

17 | P a g e GRAPHIC SYMBOLS (CONTINUED) Symbol Definition Indicates Potential Shock Hazard Signale danger électrique WEEE Directive complian

18 | P a g e CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Control Panels: SCO58 Top, SCO40 SCO31 Bottom Power Switch The main power switch on the control panel co

19 | P a g e CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) Over Temperature Limit Thermostat (OTL) This control is marked SET OVER TEMPERATURE or Set Over Te

2 | P a g e AIR-JACKETED CO2 INCUBATORS 115 Voltage Installation and Operation Manual Part Number (Manual): 4861710 Revision: December 24, 2014

20 | P a g e OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION Heating and CO2 Control The incubator uses a microprocessor controller board wired to a solid state t

21 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) Accessory Compatibility Make sure that any accessory equipment you will be using inside the incubator can saf

22 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) PREPARING THE INCUBATOR Perform the following steps and procedures to prepare the incubator for use each time

23 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) SET THE TEMPERATURE SET POINT Perform these steps to prepare the unit for calibration. The unit comes from

24 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) CALIBRATE THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY This procedure requires a temperature reference sensor device. Always use a

25 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) Procedure continued on next page Temperature Calibration Continued 5. Place the unit in its temperature ca

26 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) Temperature Calibration Continued 10. If the temperature readings of the incubator and the reference device st

27 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING THE AUDIBLE TEMPERATURE ALARM An audible and visual high or low deviation alarm will activate if the

28 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) CALIBRATING THE CO2 DISPLAY Note: The CO2 display and sensor come calibrated from the factory to a 5% concent

29 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) Procedure continued on next page Calibrating the CO2 Display (Continued) 3. If there is a difference b

3 | P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...

30 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) End of procedure Calibrating the CO2 Display (Continued) Reference 6. Compare the reference CO2 analyze

31 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING THE AUDIBLE CO2 ALARM Visual high and low deviation indicator alarms will activate if the incubator’s

32 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) LOADING THE INCUBATOR Sheldon Manufacturing recommends allowing the unit to run for at least 24-hours heated

33 | P a g e OPERATION (CONTINUED) DATA OUTPUT CAPABILITIES The SCO Incubators generate data outputs describing temperature and CO2 percentage lev

34 | P a g e USER MAINTENANCE Warning: Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Averti

35 | P a g e MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Disinfecting Disinfect the incubator on a regular basis. Perform the following steps to disinfect the worksta

36 | P a g e MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) CONDENSATION AND THE DEW POINT Relative humidity inside the incubation chamber should never be allowed to exc

37 | P a g e UNIT SPECIFICATIONS The SCO Incubator is a 115 voltage unit. Please refer to the incubator’s data plate for individual electrical spec

38 | P a g e UNIT SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) CO2 Model Range All Models 0 – 20% Concentration TEMPERATURE Model Range Uniformity Stability SCO58

39 | P a g e PARTS AND CONSUMABLES Description Part Number Access Port Stopper 7750570 Adjustable Foot 2700506 CO2 In-Line HEPA Filter 2800525

4 | P a g e INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Sheldon SCO Series Air-Jacketed CO2 Incubator. We know that in today’s competitive marketplace

5 | P a g e INTRODUCTION (CONTINUED) ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS Sheldon Manufacturing continually improves all of its products. As a result, enginee

6 | P a g e RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR Before leaving our factory, all SCO Incubators are packaged in high-quality shipping materials to provide pro

7 | P a g e RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR (CONTINUED) Orientation Photos SCO58 Control Panel CO2 Inlet (left) CO2 S

8 | P a g e RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR (CONTINUED) SCO40 Control Panel OTL Temperature Probe (Top) Main Temperature Probe (

9 | P a g e RECEIVING YOUR INCUBATOR (CONTINUED) SCO31 Control Panel CO2 Inlet CO2 Sample Port D