Shellab SMI12 - Manual (Page 14)

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USER MAINTENANCE
Warning : Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect the power cord from the
power supply.
Avertissement : Avant d'effectuer toute maintenance ou entretien de cet appareil, débrancher le cordon
secteur de la source d'alimentation.
If a hazardous material/substance has spilled in the incubator, then immediately initiate your site’s
Hazardous Material Spill Containment protocol. Contact your local Site Safety Officer and follow
instructions per the site policy and procedures.
C LEANING
Note: The incubator chamber should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use.
Periodic cleaning is required. Perform the below steps to clean the incubator:
1. Remove all of the interior parts (shelves, racks, and any additional items), if assembled.
2. Clean the incubator with a mild soap and water solution, including all corners.
Note: Do not use spray cleaners or disinfectants that might leak through openings and cracks and get on
electrical components, or that contain solvents that will harm coatings. Do not use chlorine-based
bleaches or abrasives; they damage the stainless steel interior.
3. Rinse with distilled water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
4. Do not clean with deionized water. Use of deionized water may result in corrosion.
5. Take special care when cleaning around the sensing heads to prevent damage.
D
ISINFECTING
Disinfect the incubator on a regular basis. Perform the below steps to disinfect the incubator:
1. Remove all of the interior parts (shelves, racks, and any additional items), if assembled. Disinfect
the incubator, including all corners and the access port, using a suitable disinfectant. Take
special care when cleaning around sensing heads to prevent damage and around the door
gasket so as not to impair the positive seal.
2. Disinfect shelves and shelf clips in an autoclave.
3. If a hazardous material/substance has 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.
4. Disinfect the incubator using commercially available disinfectants that are non-corrosive, 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.