Shellab SWB715-2 - Manual (Page 11)

Microprocessor Control Water Baths 11
MAINTENANCE
Warning: Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
supply and the drain water from the tank. Before reattaching the unit to its power supply, be
sure all volatile and flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry.
Avertissement: Avant d'effectuer toute maintenance ou entretien de cet appareil, débrancher le cordon
secteur de la source d'alimentation. Avant de reconnecter l'appareil sur le secteur,
s'assurer que tous les produits de nettoyage volatiles et inflammables sont complètement
évaporés.
Cleaning
The unit chamber should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use.
To clean the water bath, perform the following steps:
1. Clean the water bath with mild soap and water solution. DO NOT USE chlorine-based bleaches, as
they will damage the tank interior. DO NOT USE spray cleaners that may contain solvents, which
could leak through openings and cracks and harm electrical part coatings. Failure to do this may
permanently damage the unit.
2. Clean water bath with a damp cloth with cleaning solution. Wipe the water bath clean.
Disinfecting
Disinfect the bath on a regular basis. To disinfect the incubator, perform the following steps.
1. Disinfect the bath, including all corners, using a suitable disinfectant. DO NOT USE spray
disinfectants that might leak through openings and cracks and get on electrical components, or that
may contain solvents, corrosives, or abrasives that will harm the stainless steel coatings
2. If a hazardous material/substance has been spilled in the unit, immediately initiate your site’s
Hazardous Material Spill Containment protocol. Contact your local Site Safety Officer and follow
instructions per the policy and procedures established for your site.
3. There are many commercially available disinfectants available that are non-corrosive and non-
abrasive and suitable for use on stainless steel surfaces. Contact your local Site Safety Officer for
detailed information for the proper disinfectants suitable for your operation.
Warning : Never clean the unit with alcohol or flammable cleaners and assure all volatile or flammable cleaners
are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power supply.
Avertissement: Ne jamais nettoyer l'appareil à l'alcool ou avec des nettoyants inflammables et veiller à ce que
les produits volatils ou inflammables soient entièrement évaporés avant de rebrancher le
content d'alimentation de l'appareil.
No maintenance is required on electrical components. If the incubator fails to operate as specified, please
review the Troubleshooting section prior to calling for service.
Heating and Water Level
The heating element of this bath does not contact the tank bottom, thus will not burn out if the tank is allowed
to run dry. However, a tank going dry during operation can strain interior surfaces so this should not be
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