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Models: 3033 and 3035 3860 and 3862 Steri-Cult Incubators Operating and Maintenance Manual Manual No: 7073033 Rev. 6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series ________________________________________________________________________ Read This Instruction Manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in CAUTION this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operat- Contains Parts and Assemblies ing personnel, and poor equipment performance.
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series ________________________________________________________________________ Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully. Ce symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur des instructions importantes de fonctionnement et/ou d'entretien. Il peut être utilisé seul ou avec d'autres symboles de sécurité. Lire attentivement le texte d'accompagnement.
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series ________________________________________________________________________ Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ______________________________________________________________Table of Contents Section 4 - Routine Maintenance ....4 - 1 Table of Contents 4.1 Disinfecting the Incubator Interior ....4 - 1 4.2 Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior .
Retain these for future use, if not required at this time. 1.3 Responsibility for Shipping Damage All 3033/3860 Series units require a securing bracket, with the exception of a single unit standing on the floor. All incuba- For products shipped F.O.B. Marietta, Ohio, the responsi-...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________Installation and Start-Up 2.3 Leveling 2.6 Preliminary Disinfecting Before filling the humidity system, check the level of the Disinfect all interior surfaces, including both door gaskets, unit by placing a bubble-type level on one of the shelves.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________Installation and Start-Up a. To connect the CO2 supply: The CO supply fitting (labeled CO2 inlet) is locat- ed on the back of the incubator. Securely attach the vinyl CO line to the barbed fitting and check the con- nection for leaks.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________Installation and Start-Up 2.11 Filling the Humidity Reservoir 2.12 Setting the Over/Under Temperature Safety (Refer to Figure 2-5) For best operation of the incubator, sterilized distilled, demineralized or de-ionized water should be used in the humid- The over/under temperature safety settings are made on the ity reservoir.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________Installation and Start-Up 2.13 Setting the CO When setting the CO , the incubator power must be on and the key switch set to Program. Refer to the power control mod- ule illustration in Figure 2-6 and the CO control module illus- tration, Figure 2-7.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________Installation and Start-Up 2.18 Convenience/Accessory Outlet 2.17 Connecting to the Remote Alarm Contacts An electrical outlet is located on the back of the incubator, providing 115VAC 0.35A max for lights and accessories. The An internal DPDT relay is provided on the Temperature...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________Operation Section 3 - Operation 3.2 Power Control Panel (Figure 3-1) The Power Control Panel houses the Main Power switch, 3.1 Description Program/Run key switch, Door Ajar light (red), Sample Port and Adjustment Screwdriver. The Steri-Cult Series CO...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________Operation 3.3 Temperature Alarm/Monitor 3.4 CO Control Panel The Temperature The CO Control Panel contains an amber LED inject light, Alarm/Monitor contains a liquid a red alarm light, an LCD readout and three “Sensi-Touch” crystal display (LCD), red touch pad buttons.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________Operation b. Humidity Indicator Light 3.6 Auto Zero Alarm If the calibration correction value is larger than that of a The amber LED will light as the unit calls for more mois- typical instrument drift, it is considered an error and the calibra- ture to maintain the humidity setpoint.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Incubators Your Thermo Forma equipment has been thoroughly tested and calibrated before shipment. Regular preventive maintenance is important to keep your unit functioning properly. The operator should perform routine cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis. For maximum performance and efficiency, it is recommended the unit be checked and calibrated periodically by a qualified service technician.
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Incubators ______________________________________________________________________________ Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance for 3033 and 3860 Series Incubators Refer to Manual Section Action Daily Weekly Yearly Every 2 Years Check CO tank levels. Inspect door latch, hinges and door gasket seal. * Verify and document CO , temperature and humidity calibration 5.16...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ______________________________________________________________Maintenance 4.4 Draining the Humidity Reservoir Section 4 - Routine Maintenance A drain valve has been provided for draining of the humid- 4.1 Disinfecting the Incubator Interior ity system. 1. Verify that there is a hose connected to the drain fitting The incubator can be disinfected in about 30 minutes using on the back of the incubator.
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series ______________________________________________________________Maintenance 5. Reach through the opening and open the drain valve by rotating it 90° counterclockwise so the handle is parallel with the drain line. (Figure 4-3) This will drain the entire humidity system. 6. Close the drain and replace the access panel.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service a. CO Calibration Section 5 - Service Equipment required: Fyrite or another independent method of measurement. CAUTION Contains Parts and Assemblies 1. With the CO supply connected, adjust the CO to the Susceptible to Damage by desired level.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service b. RH Calibration Equipment Required: a thermometer of known accuracy. 1. Place the reference thermometer in the center of the Equipment required: Humidity sensing instrument of known chamber. accuracy. 2. Close both incubator doors and allow the incubator tem- 1.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service 5. Remove and replace the filter by forcing the plastic hose clamps open or cutting them. 6. Install the new filter and refasten the plastic hose clamps or install new clamps. 7. Dispose of the old filter following approved biological safety procedures.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service 7. Loosen the metal hose clamp below the filter’s 90° 1. Turn the incubator off and pull the plug. elbow. 2. Remove the screws securing the left side access panel. 8. Loosen the metal hose clamp on the end of the filter con- 3.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service 5.9 Replacing the IR Sensor 5.11 Service Calibration Guide 1. Turn the incubator off and pull the plug. 2. Remove the screws securing the left side access panel. This service guide supplement is designed to be used in direct conjunction with Sections 4 and 6.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service 5.14 RH Calibration The Reheat terminals on the microboard for resistor 1. Read the RH in the cabinet with a reliable humidity indi- hook-up are 14 and 15. cating device. Note the difference between the indicating The RH terminals on the device and the LCD readout.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service 7. The incubator is now in Calibration mode with “Auto- 24. Initiate an Auto-Zero cycle by placing the Program/Run Zero” activated. switch in Program and the CO module in Set mode (press the inverted “Y” key) and press the “hidden” key.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _________________________________________________________________Service Power Supply Board 19. Momentarily press the inverted Y key so that the word “Set” appears in the LCD window. 20. Adjust the display to read “60.0” by using the up and down arrow keys.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series ____________________________________________________________Specifications d. Temperature Alarm Section 6 - Specifications Sensor: Platinum Probe Display: Audio/Visual a. Electrical Requirements Readability: 0.1°C Setability: 0.1°C Model 3033: 90-130VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, 7 FLA Nominal e. CO Model 3035: Inlet Pressure: 10 PSIG...
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _____________________________________________________________Specifications i. Certification CSA: Standard 151 UL: Standard 1262 (Model 3033, 3860 Only) EN61010-1, IEC 1010-1, IEC 1010-2-010 EN55011, Group 1 Class B EN50082-1 j. Weight Model 3033/3035 Approximate Net Weight: 380 lbs. (172 Kg) Shipping: Motor: 430 lbs.
Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________ Parts List Section 8 - Parts List Model 3033/3035/3860/3862 Parts Stock # Description 900078 Blower motor kit 130625 Tubeaxial fan, 115V 760045 Disposable HEPA filter 99.97 770001 Disposable gas filter 99.97 780266 Inline water filter...
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________Parts List Figure 8-1 8 - 2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Model 3033 and 3860 Series _______________________________________________________________Parts List Figure 8-2 8 - 3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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