Shellab BACTRONEZ - Manual (Page 48)

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USER MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
D AILY M AINTENANCE
1. Exchange the catalyst cartridge with a reactivated one.
2. Remove and empty the condensate collection container as needed.
3. Change the anaerobic indicator strip at least once per 24 hours, or as often as necessary
so that the indicating strip in the workspace chamber remains moist.
4. Visually inspect that the pass box gaskets are properly seated.
5. Check the cuffs on the sleeve system for holes, tears, and other signs of wear that may
compromise integrity. Replace if necessary.
6. Check the incubator temperature to ensure that the setting is correct.
7. Record the gas cylinder reading(s).
8. Change or rejuvenate the charcoal scrubber, if installed. Please see the Activated
Charcoal Scrubber and Rejuvenation Cycle on page 45 in the Operation section.
9. Clean and disinfect the workspace chamber after each use, or in accordance with your
laboratory or production protocols, or regulatory requirements.
N ORMAL G AS C ONSUMPTION
A sealed BACTRONEZ workstation will typically go for more than 30 minutes between gas
injections into the workspace chamber. When injecting, the Chamber Gas pilot light will illuminate,
accompanied by a pair of audible clicks from the activated gas solenoid.
The manometer water column should be depressed by approximately half an inch (1 cm) under
normal operating conditions.
Injections taking place every thirty minutes or less may indicate a small leak. Injections every 10 –
30 seconds are indicative of a large leak.
Note: Pass box cycles, entering or exiting the arm port doors, or working within the workspace
chamber may temporarily increase the frequency of gas injections.