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Introduction Safety Information Installation & Warm Up Temperature Selection Operation Maintenance & Service Warranty Specifications I r duc i The Mesa Labs biological indicator incubator is designed for convenient and effective incubation of EZTest self-contained biological indicators requiring an incubation temperature of 37°C, 57°C, or 60°C.
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Handle with caution. The surface of the incubator may become hot to the touch. The incubator has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is the user’s responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay attention to the alert boxes throughout the manual.
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The incubator is designed for continuous operation and does not have a power switch. The incubator will power on when it is plugged into a power source. Note: the incubator must be installed in a location where temperature is maintained between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Temperature Selection The incubator can be configured to operate at 37°C for biological indicators containing Bacillus atrophaeus, or 57°C or 60°C for biological indicators containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus. The incubator is initially configured to operate at 60°C. Caution: failure to set the correct incubation temperature will yield invalid test results. It is not possible to incubate at multiple temperatures simultaneously.
Operation Note: refer to the instructions for use supplied with your biological indicators for information on processing, incubation, interpretation of results, and using positive controls. When the incubator has reached the configured temperature, the actual temperature of the incubator will be shown on the LED display, indicating that the unit is ready to accept biological indicators.
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Observe the color of the growth medium in the BI at regular intervals during incubation. A color change to yellow during the incubation time indicates bacterial growth (positive test). If the incubation time expires and no color change to yellow is observed, this indicates a negative test. Caution: if a positive control does not grow, do not use the remaining units from the box and contact your dealer immediately.
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The incubator requires no maintenance other than cleaning as necessary. Cleaning 1. Unplug the incubator before cleaning. 2. To clean the exterior, use a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol. 3. To clean the incubation and activation cavities, use a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
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Service The incubator is not field-serviceable. In the event of an incubator malfunction, please contact your dealer immediately. When requesting service, please have ready the model and serial number of the incubator. The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the unit. Prior to returning any materials, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) must be obtained from your dealer.
Mesa Labs expressly warrants the Model 1410 biological indicator incubator manufactured by it as set forth herein. Mesa Labs makes no other warranties, either express or implied. No warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply. In addition, the following shall constitute the exclusive remedies of buyer for any breach by Mesa Labs of its warranty hereunder.
Specifications Incubator Catalog Number I1410 Overall Dimensions Width 3.5 in / 9 cm Height 2.0 in / 5.08 cm Depth 4.0 in / 10.2 cm Weight 0.89 lb / 0.4 kg Incubation Cavities Number Diameter 0.375 in / 0.94 cm Depth 1 in / 2.54 cm Thermometer...
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12100 West 6 Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 USA (303) 987-8000 FAX (303) 987-8989 www.mesalabs.com Model 1410 Part # 9183 Rev. A...
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