Air Inlet Connection; Co2 Connection; Co2 Tube Connection; Co2 Supply - NuAire NU-5510 Operation And Maintenance Manual

7.5

Air Inlet Connection

An air inlet tubing kit consists of one-foot clear vinyl tube and (1) 50mm polypropylene .3-micron HEPA
filter. Locate the air inlet port on the back panel of the unit. Remove the cover cap; connect one end of
tubing to the air inlet port, and the other end of tubing to the air filter.
CAUTION: This is a free air supply. DO NOT connect to pressurized source.
7.6 CO Connection
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High concentrations of CO
This Incubator is designed to be operated with CO
result in a hazardous condition. Gases other than CO
cylinders have a UN1013 label on the cylinder and are equipped with a CGA 320 outlet valve. Check the
gas cylinder for the proper identification labels.
Do not use CO gas cylinders equipped with siphon tubes. A siphon tube is used to extract liquid CO
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the cylinder which can damage the pressure regulator. Consult with your gas supplier to ensure that the
CO cylinder does no contain a siphon tube.
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7.6.1 CO Tube Connection
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Included with the Incubator are a tubing kit consisting of (1) six foot (2m) vinyl tube and
(1) 50mm polypropylene 0.3 micron HEPA filter.
7.6.2 CO Supply
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1. CO
2. A two-stage pressure regulator, Linde# 19590, or equal, is recommended.
3. DO NOT USE a single stage regulator. It will not give a stable output at 20 psi and
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gas can cause asphyxiation! Install Incubator in well ventilated area.
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of medical grade is recommended.
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exposes the Incubator to the gas cylinder pressure.
gas only. Connecting a flammable or toxic gas can
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should not be connected to this equipment. CO
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gas
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from
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