Using The 95 Decon Cycle - NuAire NU-5510 Operation And Maintenance Manual

USING THE 95 DECON CYCLE
The 95º C decontamination cycle is humidified to ensure that the contaminating agents are eradicated. The
complete cycle takes about 14 hours to run. (See graph for cycle phases). There is no need to recalibrate or
remove the CO IR sensor since it is remote from the chamber.
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OUTER DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING THE DOCONTAMINATION CYCLE OR IF
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TEMPERATURE IS OVER 55.
THE DECONTAMINATION CYCLE WILL HEAT THE INCUBATOR INTERIOR SURFACES
TO 95 C +. CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE INSIDE OF THE OUTER DOOR DURING THIS
CYCLE CAN RESULT IN BURNS.
PREPERATION
 Remove culture cells, samples, dishes, instruments, or other user-introduced equipment from the chamber.
 Wipe out all spills and materials from chamber walls, shelves, and plenums using a disinfectant of choice
that is compatible with construction of the Incubator chamber and instrumentation.
 Ensure the hole in the access port plug at the back of the Incubator is open. This is a relief for the chamber
during the Decon Cycle.
 Ensure that the sample port in the front panel of the Incubator is capped. Condensation can form in tubing
if it is left open.
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FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE
DISINFECTANT USED TO CLEAN THE CHAMBER.
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