Argos Nova Microcinerator - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Page Subject
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Product Description and Environmental Conditions
3 Materials and Specifications
4 Symbols Used
5 Warranty Information
5 Getting Started
6 Part Descriptions
7 Sterilizing Loops and Needles
8 Tilting the Burner Head
9 Maintenance, Care & Safety Precautions
10 Trouble Shooting
11 Replacement Parts Ordering Information
12-13 Accessories
14 Repair
Service
15-16 Replacing the Sterilizing Element
Product Description
Thank you for purchasing the Nova™ Microcinerator. Maintained properly, this instrument
will give years of trouble free service. Please take the time to read the instructions
thoroughly before you use this product.
The Nova™ Microcinerator is a very easy to use loop and needle sterilizer. Most types of
reusable loops and needles, including nichrome and platinum can be used; however, if you
have any questions concerning your particular application, please contact your local
distributor.
The space saving Nova™ Microcinerator with unique tilting burner head will
sterilize your loops in just 5 – 7 seconds. There are no gasses, flames or infectious
splatter to worry about. Please review the accessories page for our full range of
complimentary products.
Environmental Conditions
a) For indoor use.
b) Altitude up to 2 000 m;
c) Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C;
d) Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;
e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage;
f) This product is designed to withstand transient overvoltages typically present on the
MAINS supply. Category II of IEC 60364-4-443.
g) The Rated Pollution degree is normal.
Important: If this product is subjected to humidity levels of over 80%, please allow 48 hours in a
normal laboratory environment for the product to stabilize before using.