Thermo Scientific 370 Operating And Maintenance Manual page 59

Section 5
Routine Maintenance
Sterilization Cycle
5-10 Steri-Cycle CO Incubator
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Warning The Sterilization Cycle heats the incubator interior surfaces to
140°C. Contact with any surface inside the outer door during this cycle
may result in burns. ▲
1. Empty the water from the humidity pan and place the pan back into
the incubator. Remove any samples, instruments, dishes, etc. from the
chamber.
2. Press and hold the large green sterilization cycle button on the right
side of the unit (Figure 5-10) for approximately 3 seconds until the
LED lights.
Figure 5-10. Sterilization Button Location
3. Enter the access code, if applicable. An access code is recommended to
prevent accidental cycle initiation.
4. Pre Sterilization with T/C CO
"REMOVE HEPAs", "REMOVE WATER" and "PRESS ENTER". If
Enter is not pressed within 1 minute, the display returns to "SYSTEM
OK".
5. Remove the HEPA filter, air sample filter and access port filter
assembly (Figure 5-11). Tubing can remain in the unit during the
sterilization cycle. In addition, remove the temp/RH recorder probe
and IR sensor, if applicable. Discard the filters.
Figure 5-10. Filter Locations
Pre Sterilization with IR CO
the display toggles between "POWER OFF" and "REMOVE IR". If
power is not turned off within 1 minute, the display returns to
"SYSTEM OK".
sensor - The display toggles between
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sensor - If an IR sensor is connected,
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