Stacking The Incubators - Thermo Scientific 3110 Operating And Maintenance Manual

Installing the Unit
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Stacking the Incubators

Figure 1-4. Remove Base Cover Plate
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4. Maintain a minimum six inch clearance behind the unit for electrical
and gas hook-up. In addition, a minimum three inch ventilation
clearance is needed on each side.
5. It is recommended that the unit be placed on a manufacturer approved
stand or roller base, not directly on the floor, as the air movement
created each time the door is opened will pull dust, dirt, and other
contaminants into the incubator chamber.
Warning This incubator weighs 265 lbs (120kg) before filling the water
jacket. If the unit has been in service, disconnect the power cord from
both the unit and the power source, turn off all gas regulators, and
disconnect all tubing and any other connections from the rear of the
electronics drawer before completely draining the water jacket. Do not lift
the incubator by the outer door as this could damage the hinges and/or the
outer door may come loose. Note that the outer door can be removed to
reduce weight and make it easier to lift the unit by its corners. Have
sufficient personnel available to lift the unit into place using proper lifting
techniques according to local EHS policies. Lift from both sides of the
unit (left and right, not front and back) holding it from the bottom. Do
not push or pull the incubator along the floor as this could damage the
leveling feet.
Note Stacking brackets (shown at right) and
mounting hardware are included with each
unit.
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1. Designate one incubator to be the top unit and the other as the
bottom unit. Remove the base cover plate from the top unit using the
finger holes in the base or using a slotted screwdriver (Figure 1-4).
2. Note the two slots in the base of the incubator which accommodate
the stacking bolts. Refer to Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-3. Stacking brackets
Figure 1-5. Stacking Bolt Slots
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Installation and Start-Up
Water Jacketed CO Incubator
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