Shellab SRI20PF - Manual (Page 9)

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INSTALLATION
This incubator is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 15

C and 30

C (59

F
and 86

F), at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity at 25

C (77

F). Allow a minimum of 4
inches (10cm) between the incubator and walls or partitions and 2 inches (5cm) of clearance
above the top of the incubator for unobstructed airflow.
Operating the unit outside of these conditions may adversely affect the temperature range
and stability.
For conditions outside of those listed above, please contact your distributor or Sheldon Sales to
explore other incubator options suited to your laboratory or production environment.
L OCATION
When selecting a location to install the incubator, consider all environmental conditions that can
affect
unit’s effective temperature range, uniformity, and stability. For example:
 Ovens, autoclaves, and any device that produces significant radiant heat
 Heating and cooling ducts, or other sources of fast moving air currents
 High-traffic areas
 Direct sunlight
L IFTING AND H ANDLING
The incubator is heavy and care should be taken to use appropriate lifting devices that are
sufficiently rated for these loads. Follow these guidelines when lifting and handling the incubator.
 Lift the incubator only from its bottom surface.
 Doors, handles, and knobs are not adequate for lifting or stabilization.
 Restrain the incubator completely while lifting or transporting so it cannot tip.
Remove all moving parts, such as shelves and trays, and secure the doors in the closed
position during transfer to prevent shifting and damage.
L
EVELING
You must make sure that the incubator is level and stable. Each incubator ships with four leveling
feet. Insert one leveling foot into each of the four holes in the bottom corners of the incubator.
Stand the incubator upright. Then, adjust the foot at each corner until the incubator stands level and
solid without rocking. To raise a foot, turn it in a counterclockwise direction; to lower a foot, turn it in
a clockwise direction.
Note: To prevent damage when moving the incubator, turn each of the four leveling feet completely
clockwise.