Introduction; Safety Information - Labnet 311DS Instruction Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual covers the specifications, operation, and use of the Labnet 311DS Shaking Incubator and its accessories. Please pay special
attention to the Safety Information section in this manual.
The Labnet 311DS Shaking Incubator provides an extremely stable temperature environment, and an aggressive shaking motion for
the mixing of materials for cell culture growth at ambient and above ambient temperatures. It uses microprocessor controls and
mechanical convection to maintain a stable temperature environment and to achieve fast chamber temperature recovery after a door
opening. The incubator interior is constructed from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy clean-up of accidental spills. All
incubator doors have an integral glass window, and the incubator has a light to allow observation of samples without opening the
door. Each door is fully thermal gasketed.
The Labnet 311DS Shaking Incubator comes with one removable full shelf and four large, rubber padded adjustable feet for leveling
the unit. Additional half and full shelves may be purchased. The 311DS shaking mechanism supports a wide range of optional rack and
flask platforms which are user changeable.

2.0 Safety Information

The Labnet 311DS Shaking Incubator uses internationally accepted graphic symbols to help convey information to the user and to call
the users attention to important safety precautions and guides for using this equipment.
Indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.
Indicates AC "Power On".
Indicates the presence of a potential hazard which could result in electrical shock.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental bodily harming or burning be very careful touching the metal parts of the unit. It can be
very hot after it is used at high temperatures. Allow the metal parts to cool down before handling.
Indicates "Temperature".
Identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection of the supply system's protective earth
(green or green/yellow) conductor.
Use of this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the safety protection provided by the equipment and
may result in physical damage and/or personal injury. Please read all operating instructions in this manual prior to use of this equipment.
Do not operate this unit in an explosive or flammable environment.
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Do not incubate or shake flammable or explosive materials or highly reactive chemicals.
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Lifting/handling: These units are heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting devices. Units should only be
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lifted from their bottom surfaces and not by the doors, handles, or knobs.
Leveling: The unit must sit level and solidly on the four leveling feet.
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Load testing: Test all loads to be shaken under observation to insure load and unit stability.
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Units are not stackable. Do not stack one unit on top of another unit.
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