Operating Instructions

CO2 incubator HERAcell ® 150

with decontamination routine

Sicherheitswerkbank HERAsafe HS 9/12/15/18

Valid: 03.2006 / 50075549 D

 CO 2 Incubator HERAcell® 150 Operating Instructions

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Contens

1. General notes ........................................................................................ 6

1.1 General safety instructions .......................................................... 7
1.2 Warranty ..................................................................................... 7
1.3 Explanation of symbols ............................................................... 8
1.3.1 Symbols used in the operating instructions: .............................. 8
1.3.2 Symbols used in the quick referenc: ......................................... 9
1.3.3 Symbols on the device: .......................................................... 10
1.4 Intended purpose of the device .................................................. 11
1.4.1 Correct use ............................................................................. 11
1.4.2 Incorrect use: .......................................................................... 11
1.5 Standards and directives ........................................................... 12
1.6 Safety notes on gases ............................................................... 12

2. Delivery ................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Packaging ................................................................................. 15
2.2 Components standard equipment .............................................. 15
2.3 Acceptance inspection .............................................................. 16

3. Installation of the device ..................................................................... 17

3.1 Ambient conditions .................................................................... 17
3.2 Room ventilation ....................................................................... 17
3.3 Space requirements .................................................................. 18
3.4 Transport ................................................................................... 18
3.5 Stacking .................................................................................... 19
3.6 Retrofitting/Modifications ........................................................... 19
3.7 Tray ........................................................................................... 19

4. Description of the device .................................................................... 20

4.1 Front view ................................................................................. 20
4.2 Rear view .................................................................................. 21
4.3 Safety devices ........................................................................... 22
4.4 Work space atmosphere ............................................................ 22
4.5 ContraCon decontamination routine .......................................... 23
4.6 Sensor system .......................................................................... 24
4.7 Door switch ............................................................................... 24
4.8 Switchbox with supply interface ................................................. 25
4.9 Work space components ........................................................... 26

5. Start-up ................................................................................................ 29
5.1 Preparing the work space .......................................................... 29
5.2 Installing the shelf system ......................................................... 29
5.3 Gas connection ......................................................................... 31
5.3.1 Installing gas pressure hoses ................................................. 32
5.3.2 Installing devices without gas guard ....................................... 32
5.3.3 Connecting devices with gas guard ........................................ 33
5.4 Power supply connection ........................................................... 35
5.5 RS 232 interface connection ..................................................... 36
5.6 Connecting the alarm contact .................................................... 38

6. Handling and control .......................................................................... 40

6.1 Power switch ............................................................................. 40
6.2 Operating panel ......................................................................... 40
6.3 Control self-test ......................................................................... 41

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6.4 Setting the nominal temperature value ...................................... 42

6.5 Setting the O 2 nominal value ..................................................... 42
6.6 Disabling the O2 control ............................................................. 43
6.7 Enabling the O2 control .............................................................. 44
6.8 Setting the CO2 nominal value ................................................... 45
6.9 Setting the high/low humidity ..................................................... 45
6.10 Activating the auto-start routine ................................................. 47
6.11 Reading failure codes ................................................................ 49
6.12 Failure code list ......................................................................... 52
6.13 Gas guard failure display ........................................................... 53
6.14 Resetting the thermal protection ................................................ 54

7. Operation ............................................................................................. 55
7.1 Preparing the device ................................................................. 55
7.2 Starting operation ...................................................................... 56

8. Shut-down ........................................................................................... 57
8.1 Shutting the device down .......................................................... 57

9. Cleaning and disinfection ................................................................... 58

9.1 Decontamimation procedures .................................................... 58
9.2 Wipe/Spray disinfection ............................................................. 58
9.3 ContraCon decontamination routine .......................................... 62
9.4 Activating the ContraCon decontamination routine .................... 65
9.5 Cancelling the ContraCon decontamination routine ................... 65

10. Maintenance ........................................................................................ 66

10.1 Inspections and checks ............................................................. 66
10.2 Service intervals ........................................................................ 66
10.3 Preparing the temperature calibration ........................................ 67
10.4 Temperature calibration procedure ............................................ 68
10.5 Preparing the CO2 calibration .................................................... 69
10.6 CO2 calibration procedure ......................................................... 70
10.7 Replacing the sterile filters ........................................................ 71
10.8 Replacing the device fuses ........................................................ 71
10.9 Replacing the door seal ............................................................. 72

11. Spare parts and accessories .............................................................. 73

11.1 List of spare parts and accessories............................................ 73

12. Technical data ..................................................................................... 75

13. Disposal ............................................................................................... 78

14. Principles of good microbiological proceedings1 ............................ 80

15. Device log ............................................................................................ 82

16. Certificate of decontamination ........................................................... 83

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Figures

Fig. 1 Device dimensions and minimal distances................................. 18

Fig. 2 Lift points ................................................................................... 18
Fig. 3 Stacking .................................................................................... 19
Fig. 4 Tray installation ......................................................................... 19
Fig. 5 Front view ................................................................................. 20
Fig. 6 Rear view .................................................................................. 21
Fig. 7 CO2 and O2 sensors ................................................................... 24
Fig. 8 Door switch ............................................................................... 24
Fig. 9 Supply interfaces ....................................................................... 25
Fig.10 Work space layout ..................................................................... 26
Fig.11 Water reservoir, gas humidification ............................................ 27
Fig.12 Rear panel openings ................................................................. 28
Fig.13 Support rail installation/removal ................................................. 29
Fig.14 Support hook/Insertion sheet installation ................................... 30
Fig.15 Center strut/gas humidification installation ................................. 30
Fig.16 Gas pressure hose installation .................................................. 32
Fig.17 CO2 connection, combined CO2-/O2-/N2- connection .................. 32
Fig.18 Switchbox with gas guard .......................................................... 33
Fig.19 CO2 connection with gas guard ................................................. 33
Fig.20 Combined CO2-/O2-/N2-connection gas guard ............................ 34
Fig.21 Power supply connection ........................................................... 35
Fig.22 RS 232 interface connection ..................................................... 36
Fig.23 Example of a connection scheme for an external alarm system . 39
Fig.24 Power switch ............................................................................. 40
Fig.25 Operating panel functions .......................................................... 40
Fig.26 Blower wheel/Cover removal ..................................................... 61
Fig.27 ContraCon decontamination routine procedure .......................... 63
Fig.28 Temperature calibration ............................................................. 67
Fig.29 CO2 calibration .......................................................................... 69
Fig.30 Sterile filter replacement ............................................................ 71
Fig.31 Device fuse replacement ........................................................... 71
Fig.32 Door seal replacement .............................................................. 72
Fig.33 Gas consumption ...................................................................... 77

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1. General notes

The following are the addresses of the international Thermo

Sales Organisations.
Postal address Germany Postal address USA
Thermo Electron LED GmbH Thermo Electron Corporation
Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 275 Aiken Road
D - 63505 Langenselbold Asheville, NC 28804
USA

Enquiries from Germany Enquiries from North America

Phone Phone +1 800-879 7767
Sale 0800 1 536376 Fax +1 828-658 0363
Service 0800 1 112110 E-Mail
Fax info.labequipment@thermo.com
Sale/Service 0800 1 112114
E-Mail Enquiries from Latin America
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Fax +1 828-645 9466
Enquiries from Europe, Middle East E-Mail
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Phone + 49 (0) 6184 / 90-6940
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info.labequipment.de@thermo.com Fax +852-2711 3858
E-Mail
info.labequipment@thermo.com

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1. General notes

1.1 General safety instructions

These operating instructions describe the CO2 incubator HERAcell® 150.

The CO2 incubator has been manufactured in keeping with the latest techno-
logical developments and is operationally safe. However, the device may pre-
sent potential hazards, particularly if it is operated by inadequately trained
personnel or if it is not used in accordance with the intended purpose. There-
fore, the following must be observed to prevent accidents:
• The CO2 incubator must only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
• For personnel operating this device, the operator must prepare written instruc-
tions in a reasonable form based on these operating instructions, the safe-
ty data sheets, the hygiene regulations and the applicable Technical
Guidelines, in particular:
• which decontamination measures are to be taken for the device and
for the accessories used,
• which safety measures are to be taken when gases and pressurized
gas containers are used,
• which measures are to be taken in case of an accident.
• Any repairs to the device must only be performed by adequately trained and
authorized expert personnel.
• The contents of the operating instructions are subject to change without further
notice.
• Concerning translations into foreign languages, the German version of these
operating instructions is binding.
• Keep these operating instructions in the vicinity of the device so that safe-
ty instructions and important information are always accessible.
• Should you encounter problems that are not mentioned in these operating
instructions, please contact Thermo Electron LED GmbH immediately for your
own safety.

1.2 Warranty

Thermo Electron LED warrant the operational safety and the operativeness of
the CO2 incubator HERAcell®150 only under the condition that:
• the device is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended
purpose and as described in these operating instructions,
• the device is not modified,
• only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Thermo
Electron LED are used,
• inspections and maintenance works are carried out at the specified intervals.
The warranty is valid from the date of delivery of the device to the operator.

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1.3 Explanation of symbols

1.3.1 Symbols used in the operating instructions:

WARNING!

is used if non-observance may cause serious

or even lethal injuries.

CAUTION!

is used if non-observance may cause medium

to minor injuries or damage.

NOTE

is used for applicational hints and useful

information.

Wear safety gloves!

Wear safety goggles!

Harmful liquids!

Electric shock!

Hot surfaces!

Fire hazard!

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1.3.2 Symbols used in the quick referenc:

Operational steps to be performed at the device

Display state of device indicators

Turn device on

Turn device off

Open device doors

Leave device doors open for at least 30 seconds

Check humidification system water level, refill as necessary,

level between 1.2 l (min.) and 3.0 l (max.)

Refill 300 ml water for ContraCon disinfection routine

Initiate auto-start, keep key depressed for at least 5 seconds

Initiate ContraCon decontamination routine, keep key

depressed for approx 5 seconds

Set nominal values for temperature, CO2 and O 2.

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Clean device work space

Close device doors

Remove samples and water from device

Charge device

Note in operating instructions, page ...

1.3.3 Symbols on the device:

CE symbol

VDE - safety-tested

Test certificate for USA/Canada

Observe operating instructions!

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1. General notes

1.4 Intended purpose of the device

1.4.1 Correct use

The CO2 incubator HERAcell® 150 is a laboratory device for preparing and cul-
tivating cell and tissue cultures. The device allows the simulation of the speci-
al physiological ambient conditions for these cultures due to the exact control
of:
• temperature,
• CO2 content,
• O2 content,
• and the setting of an increased relative humidity.

The HERAcell® 150 has been designed for installation and operation in the fol-
lowing fields of application:
• Laboratories for cytobiological and biotechnological experiments of safety
levels L1, L2, and L3.
• Medical-microbiological laboratories in accordance with DIN 58 956.
• Laboratories in the central area of clinics and hospitals.

The gases required for the incubator (CO2 and/or N2 / O2) are supplied to the
device from a separate gas supply system, either from gas cylinders or from a
central pressurized gas container.
The layout of the gas supply system must ensure that the operating pressure
of the gas supply lines can be set to a range between 0.8 bar (min.) to 1 bar (max.)
and that the pressure cannot be changed.
Depending on the capability of the gas supply system, several devices may be
connected in series.
The CO2 incubator is suited for continuous operation.

1.4.2 Incorrect use:

Do not use cell or tissue cultures in the device that are not in accordance with
the regulations of safety levels L1, L2, and L3.

Do not use tissues, substances or liquids that:

• are easily ignitible or explosive,
• release vapors that form combustible or explosive mixtures when exposed
to air,
• release poisons.

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1. General notes

1.5 Standards and directives

The device is in accordance with the following standards and guidelines:

• DIN EN 61010
• Low Voltage Guideline 73/23 EWG
• EMC Guideline 89/336 EWG
• UVV VBG 20
• DIN 12880 Part 1/11.78

The following safety regulations must be observed if the device is operated within
the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany:
• ZH 1/10
• ZH 1/119
• ZH 1/342
• ZH 1/343
• ZH 1/598
• TRG 280
• EC Official Gazette, L 374
• Safety data sheets of the gas supplier relevant to the particular characteri-
stics of CO2, O2, and N2.
• Principles of good microbiological proceedings, notice of the trade association
of the German chemical industry.
For other countries, the applicable national regulations are binding.

1.6 Safety notes on gases

Carbon dioxide (CO2):

As CO2 is rated as a harmful gas, certain safety instructions must be observed
when the CO2 incubator is started up and when the device is operated.

NOTE – Personnel instruction

Personnel operating devices with CO2 supp-

ly must be instructed about the particularities
in the handling of CO 2 before starting their
work:
• Correct operation of pressurized gas con-
tainers and gas supply systems
(e.g. TRG 280),
• Obligation to report damages and shortco-
mings in CO2 supply lines,
• Measures to be taken in case of accidents
or failures.

These instructions must be repeated in appropriate intervals and must comprise

the particular operating instructions of the gas supplier.

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WARNING - Suffocation hazard!

CO2 released in large amounts into the room

atmosphere may cause suffocation.
If CO 2 is released, initiate safety measures
immediately!
• Leave the room immediately and do not al-
low others to enter the room!
• Inform security service or fire department!

Oxygen (O2):
O2 is a gas that promotes combustion and may explode in combination with
grease-containing materials.

WARNING – Oxygen explosion!

O2 may explode in combination with oils, grea-

ses, and lubricants. If highly compressed oxy-
gen comes in contact with grease- or oilcon-
taining substances, the mixture may explode!
• For cleaning these device components, use
only oil- and grease-free lubricants.
• Keep all connections and components of
the oxygen system free from substances
that contain oil, grease, or lubricant!

CAUTION – Fire hazard!

Released oxygen promotes combustion. Do

not use open flames in the vicinity of oxygen-
operated systems!
• Do not smoke in the vicinity of oxygen
systems.
• Do not expose the components of an oxy-
gen system to excessive heat.

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Nitrogen (N2):
Nitrogen mixes easily with air. High concentrations of nitrogen reduce the oxygen
content in the air.

CAUTION – Suffocation hazard!

N2 released in large amounts into the room

atmosphere may cause suffocation due to
oxygen deficiency.
If N2 is released, initiate safety measures im-
mediately!!
• Leave the room immediately and do not
allow others to enter the room!
• Inform security service or fire department!

NOTE – Installation work

Any work to supply lines and pressurized gas

containers, cylinders or containers used for
storing N2, CO2 or O2 must only be carried out
by expert personnel using the appropriate
tools.

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2. Delivery

2.1 Packaging

The CO2 incubator HERAcell® 150 is delivered in a stable packaging box. All
packaging materials can be separated and are reusable:

Packaging materials
• Packaging carton Recycled paper
• Foam elements Styrofoam (CFC-free)
• Pallet Untreated wood
• Packaging film Polyethylene
• Packaging ribbons Polypropylene

2.2 Components standard equipment

CO2 or CO2/O2 incubator with CO2- or CO2/O2-Incubator with

Quantity of the delivered solid glass door and with 3-door gas tight screen and with
components continuous shelves continuous shelves
(standard version) (optional)
Shelf 3 3
Support rail for shelf 4 4
Shelf supports for shelf 6 6
Tray 1 1
Insert for pressure compensation
1 1
opening
Plug for pipe channel 1 1
Power supply cable 1 1
Connector, potential-free contact 1 1
Spare caps, set 1 1
CO2 connecting hose set 1 1
Immersion water pump 1 1
Open-end wrench,
1 1
24 mm
Allen wrench 2 mm for blower
1 1
wheel
Allen wrench 3 mm for blower
1 1
wheel cover
Operating instructions 1 1
Quick reference 2 2
Additional equipment
O2 connecting hose set 1 1
O2 sensor with set for gas
1 1
humidification1
1
The gas humidification set is packed in a separate carton and placed in the sample chamber during transport.

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2. Delivery

2.3 Acceptance inspection

After the device has been delivered, check the delivery immediately for:
• completeness,
• possible damages.

If damages are detected or if components are missing, please contact the

linehauler and Thermo Electron LED immediately.

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3. Installation of the device

3.1 Ambient conditions

The device must only be operated at locations that meet the particular ambient
conditions listed below.

Requirements:
• Draft-free and dry location.
• The minimal distance to adjacent surfaces must be observed on all sides (see
Section 3.3.).
• The operating room must be equipped with an appropriate room ventilation.
• Solid, level, fire-proof surface.
• Vibration-proof substructure (floor stand, lab table) capable of bearing the
weight of the device and of accessories (particularly if several devices are
stacked).
• To ensure a constant incubation temperature of 37° C, the ambient tempe-
rature must be within a range of +18° C to +33° C.
• Relative humidity up to 80 % (max.).
• No direct exposure to sunlight.
• Devices that produce excessive heat are not allowed near the location of the
HERAcell® 150.

3.2 Room ventilation

When CO2/O2/N2 is supplied, the work space of the incubator is slightly pres-
surized. The pressure is released through the pressure compensation opening
into the operating room.
As the pressure compensation and any opening of the glass door/gas tight screen
during the operation of the device will release very small quantities of CO2/
O2/N2 into the operating room, the room ventilation must be capable of carrying
the released gas safely off into the open.
In addition, heat dissipating from the device during permanent operation may
cause a change in the room climate.
• Therefore, the HERAcell® 150 must only be installed in rooms with sufficient
ventilation.
• Do not install the device in room recesses without ventilation.
• The room ventilation should be a technical ventilation that is in accordance
with the requirements of ZH 1/119 (Guidelines for laboritories) or some other
suited ventilation system with appropriate capacity.

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3. Installation of the device

3.3 Space requirements

Fig. 1: When installing the device, make sure that the instal-
lation and supply connections are freely accessible.
The control box at the rear panel of the device may serve as
a spacer to adjacent objects. The side distances given are mi-
nimal distances.
To protect the CO2 incubator against contamination, use a floor
stand even if the device is installed near the floor. The height
of the floor stand should not fall below 200 mm.
Several floor stands and carriers are available as options from
Thermo (part numbers see Section 11.1, “Spare parts and
accessories”).

NOTE – Accessibility of the devices

To ensure the accessibility for care and mainte-

nance works, keep larger side and rear
distances.

3.4 Transport

Fig. 2: For the transport do not lift the device using the doors
or components attached to the device (e.g. control box on rear
panel) as lift points.

NOTE – Lift points

Fig. 1
Device dimensions and
Lift the device only using the lift points shown minimal distances in mm,
in Fig. 2. F = Front

Fig. 2
Lift points

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3. Installation of the device

3.5 Stacking

Fig. 3: Two HERAcell® 150 devices can be stacked on top of

each other. The upper device is secured to the lower device
by inserting the device stands [1] into the stacking elements
[2] on the device ceiling.
If the devices are placed onto mobile racks, ensure that the
rollers [3] are secured by an arresting device during operati-
on. For reasons of stability, the rollers should be oriented to
the front.

NOTE – Transporting stacked devices

The stacking elements are anot connecting

elements. Therefore, the transport of stacked
devices on sloped surfaces is not allowed.

3.6 Retrofitting/Modifications

The outer door and the glass door can be equipped with left
or right side fasteners. The door fastening can also be reversed
later. Fig. 3
The standard version can also be retrofitted with a three-ele- Stacking
ment split gas bezel by replacing the glass door with the gas
bezel.

NOTE – Modifications

Retrofittings and modifications must only be

performed by the Technical Service of Thermo
Electron LED. 1 2 3 4

3.7 Tray

Fig. 4: After the device has been installed, the tray is inserted
between the two guide straps below the bottom of the device.
1. Open the outer door of the device all the way to the stop.
2. Fold the guide straps [1] all the way down.
3. Position tray [4] with vertical edge [2] below cable guide [3].
The quick reference [5] faces the front of the device.
4. Lift tray slightly and tilt it downward.
5. Push tray in until resistance is observed, then push tray in
all the way to the stop by pushing onto guide straps.

5
4
Fig. 4
Tray installation

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4. Description of the device

4.1 Front view

[1] Stacking elements [12] Gas humidification (optional)

[2] Plug caps [13] Water level sensor
[3] Glass door [14] Nameplate
[4] Measuring cell with blower wheel and sensors [15] Tray, extractable
[5] Door switch [16] Power switch
[6] Oxygen sensor (optional) [17] Support rail
[7] Pressure compensation opening with insert [18] Shelf
[8] Measuring opening [19] Latch, glass door
[9] Outer door [20] Support hook for shelf
[10] Outer door seal, replaceable [21] Access port with plug
[11] Stand, height-adjustable [22] Glass door seal, replaceable

Fig. 5
Front view

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4. Description of the device

4.2 Rear view

[1] Pressure compensation opening

[2] Access port, Ø 42 mm
[3] Stacking elements
[4] Switchbox with supply interfaces for combined gas connection
CO 2 and O2 /N2 with gas guard
[5] Switchbox with supply interfaces for combined gas connection
CO 2 and O2 /N2 without gas guard

Fig. 6
Rear view

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4. Description of the device

4.3 Safety devices

The device is equipped with the following safety devices:

• A door switch interrupts the CO2 and O2supply and the work space heating
when the glass door is opened.
• The optional gas guard switches the gas supply over to a full gas cylinder.
• An independent thermal protection protects the samples from harmful over-
heating in case of failures.
• A pressure compensation opening ensures pressure compensation in the
device work space.
• Audible and visual alarms indicate failures during operation.

4.4 Work space atmosphere

In the work space of the incubator, the particular physiological ambient condi-
tions for the preparation and cultivation of cell and tissue cultures are simula-
ted. The work space atmosphere is determined by the following factors:
• Temperature,
• Relative humidity,
• CO2 concentration,
• O2 concentration (option).

Temperature:
To ensure undisturbed operation, the temperature in the operating room must
be at least 18° C and the incubation temperature must be at least 3° C higher
than this temperature.
The heating system controls the incubation temperature from this temperature
threshold up to 55° C. The principle of air jacket heating and the additional, se-
parate heating of the outer door and glass door/gas tight screen minimize the
risk of condensate formation at the side walls, at the ceiling of the work space,
and at the glass door/gas tight screen.

Relative humidity:
The water tray of the work space can hold 3.0 liters of processed water. The hea-
ting of the work space supports the condensation of the water, thereby ensu-
ring a constant humidity within the work space. Under normal operating conditions
and at the usual incubation temperature of 37° C, a constant relative humidity
of approx 95 % is achieved in the work space.
A high/low switch-over function allows the selection of two humidity settings:
• Select setting 0 (High) for a relative humidity of approx 95 %
(standard setting).
• Select setting I (Low) for a relative humidity of approx 90 %.
If heated containers are removed and put back into the work space, the elevated
humidity and the cooling may cause condensate to form on the outer sides of
the container.
The low humidity regulation effectively prevents the formation of conden-
sate on containers.

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4. Description of the device

For humidification, processed water of the following quality is required::

• demineralized and either destilled or autoclaved for sterilization,
or
• completely deionized and either destilled or autoclaved for sterilization.

CO2 supply:
To ensure the growth conditions for the cell and tissue cultures, the work spa-
ce is supplied with CO2.
The pH of the bicarbonate-buffered culture media largely depends on the CO2
content of the work space atmosphere.
The CO2 content of the work space atmosphere can be controlled within a range
of 0-20 %.
The supplied CO2 must have one of the following quality characteristics:
• Purity 99,5 % min.,
• medical gas quality.

O2 supply:
If the O2 incubator is to operated with more than 21 % oxygen, the work spa-
ce is supplied with oxygen. The O2 content of the work space atmosphere can
be controlled within a range of 21-90 %.

N2 supply:
If the oxygen content during operation is to be lowered to less than 21 % (air
oxygen content), the work space is supplied with nitrogen. The O2 content of
the work space atmosphere can be controlled depending on the configuration
of the sensor in a range of 1 % to 21 % or of 5 % to 21 %.

4.5 ContraCon decontamination routine

The ContraCon decontamination routine is used to decontaminate the complete

work space including all installed components and sensors.
During this routine, a moist and wet atmosphere with highly decontaminating
effect is created for 9 hours at a temperature of 90° C.
The effectiveness of the ContraCon decontamination routine has been tested
and certified by independent institutes. Information about these tests is available
at request from Thermo Electron LED.
The entire program run of the ContraCon decontamination routine will take approx
25 hours.
After the run has been completed, the device must be reactivated using the auto-
start routine.

NOTE – Thermal protection

If the thermal protection for the device re-

sponds, the ContraCon decontamination rou-
tine can only be be started after the cause of
the failure has been repaired or reset (see
Section 6.13).

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4. Description of the device

4.6 Sensor system

Fig. 7: The blower wheel and two sensor modules are integral
to the baseplate [1] of the measuring cell:
• Sensor [2] for the acquisition of the work space tempera-
ture and of the thermal protection,
• CO2 sensor [3] for the acquisition of the CO 2 content in the
work space atmosphere.

The O2 sensor (optional) [4] for the acquisition of the O2 content

in the work space atmosphere is installed in the upper area of
the right sidewall.

The sensor for the acquisition of the work space temperature

as well as the CO2 sensor and the O2 sensor are integral to
the control system of the device. Their measured values are
compared to the set nominal values. Based on this data, the
control system controls heating and CO2/O2 supply.
The blower intermixes the supplied gases and ensures an even
temperature distribution within the work space. Fig. 7
CO 2 and O2 sensors
The thermal protection has been preprogrammed at the fac-
tory and cannot be changed. It protects the stored cultures from
overheating. If the temperature is exceeded by more than
1° C, the thermal protection responds and the work space tem-
perature is automatically reduced to the set nominal value so
that the incubation process can be continued even in case of
a failure. Any response of the thermal protection will simulta-
neously trigger a visual alarm.

4.7 Door switch

A door switch [1] is installed at the upper edge of the work space
opening. If the door switch is activated by opening the glass
door, the gas supply and the heating of the work space are in-
terrupted and the display shows a corresponding message.
If the door remains open for more than 30 seconds, a short
acoustic alarm sounds. If the door remains open for more than
10 minutes, the acoustic alarm sounds continuously.
The outer door can only be closed after the glass door has been
latched properly.

NOTE – Version with gas tight screen

For devices with the optional gas tight screen,

the door switch function described above is
triggered when the outer door is opened.

Fig. 8
Door switch

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4.8 Switchbox with supply interface

All supply connections are installed in the switchbox at the rear

of the device.

Gas connection:
The gas supply line between the device and the gas supply
system is connected using the supplied connecting hoses. Fig.
9 shows the connection of a device with combined CO2/ O2 /
N2 connection. Further optional connections are described in
Section 5.3.
O2 / N2 , and CO2 are supplied to the device through separate
connecting sleeves [1] and [2].
All process gases must be supplied to the device at a fixed
pressure that has been preset within a range of 0.8-1.0 bar and
must remain unchanged.
Befire the gases are fed into the work space, they flow through
a sterile filter with a separation rate of 99.97 % for a particle
size of 0.3 µm (HEPA filter quality).

Gas guard:
The devices can be equipped with an optional gas guard. The
gas guard allows the connection of a secondary gas supply
system and automatically controls the gas supply when the
primary gas container becomes empty.
Devices with gas guard have an additional distributor for the
connection of an additional CO 2 incubator so that several
devices can be supplied by one central gas supply system.

Label:
Fig. 9: The label [3] contains information about gas supply, an
alarm contact terminal legend, and notes about the electrical
fusing of the device.

RS 232 interface:
Fig. 9: Via the RS 232 interface [4], the incubator can be con- Fig. 9
Supply interfaces
nected to the serial interface of a PC. This connection allows
the computer-aided acquisition and documentation of the major
operating parameters (temperature, CO2/O 2 concentration,
failure codes, etc.).

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Alarm contact:
Fig. 9: The device can be connected to an on-site, external
alarm system (e.g. telephone system, building monitoring
system, visual or acoustic alarm system). For this purpose, a
potential-free alarm contact [5] is preinstalled in the device.

NOTE – Alarm contact

The alarm contact receives only messages

caused by work space atmosphere conditions
(temperature or gas).

Power supply connection:

Fig. 9: The power supply connection [6] of the device is es-
tablished via a cable with a connector for non-heating appli-
ances. The holder for the two device fuses is integral to the
power supply socket for non-heating appliances of the supp-
ly interface.

4.9 Work space components

The work space of the incubator has only a minimum of sur-

face, thereby supporting both the prevention of contaminati-
on and the easy, effective decontamination.

Interior container:
All components of the work space are made of stainless steel
and have a burnished, absolutely smooth and easy-to-clean
surface. Any embossings have a large radius.
As an option, the interior container, the shelf system, and the
blower wheel with its cover can be made of copper material.

NOTE – Oxidation of copper components

When exposed to heat and humid air, the cop-

per material of the interior container will oxi-
dize. This results in a discoloration of the
copper components during the test run for
checking the device functions.
Do not remove the oxide layer during routine
cleaning as the antimicrobial effect of the cop-
per material is based on it.

Fig. 10: The components of the shelf system can be removed

easily so that only the easily treatable, surface-reduced inte-
rior container [1] remains in the work space for cleaning and
manual disinfection works.
Fig. 10
Work space layout!

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Optional 3-door gas tight screen:

Fig. 10: For devices that are equipped with the optional gas
tight screen [2], the contamination hazard is considerably lo-
wer and the recovery times of the incubation parameters
• work space temperature,
• CO2 concentration,
• O2 concentration,
• relative humidity.

Water reservoir:
Fig. 11: The water reservoir [1] is integral to the interior con-
tainer floor and inclines toward the rear. The water level is
monitored by a water level sensor [2] that issues an alarm
message at the display and an audible signal when the wa-
ter falls below the minimal level. The embossings [3] in the water
tray are used as indicators for the maximal level.

Heating system:
An air jacket heating is used for heating the work space. The
arrangement of the heating elements ensures that condensate
formation above the water reservoir is prevented as fast as
possible.
The outer door of the device is also heated. The heat radia-
ted onto the interior glass door/gas tight screen prevents con-
densate formation. The work space of the device always
remains visible, despite high humidity.

Gas humidification (only for O2 control):

A hose [5] connects the gas humidification [6] to the device-
integral oxygen or nitrogen supply line [4]. The inflowing oxygen
or nitrogen is fed to the heated water. This ensures humidifi-
cation of the gases as they enter the work space and prevents
an undesired drop of the work space humidity.

Fig. 11
Water reservoir,
gas humidification

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Rear panel openings:

Fig. 12: A sealable access port [1] allows cables, hoses or ad-
ditional sensors to be routed into the work space of the device.
A pressure compensation opening with insert [2] at the rear
panel of the device allows a compensation between the pres-
sures in the work space and in the operating room.

NOTE – Operating conditions

When accessories are to be operated in the

work space of the CO2 incubator, the ambient
condition requirements must be observed (see
table below). The energy introduced into the
work space affects the beginning of the tem-
perature control range. When additional hea-
ting sources are introduced into the work
space, condensation (e.g. at the glass door)
may occur.
Fig. 12
Introduced energy Control range of the temperature Rear panel openings
General Example:
RT* = 21° C
0W RT + 3° C 24° C
5W RT + 6,5° C 27,5° C
10 W RT + 9,5° C 30,5° C
15 W RT + 13° C 34° C
20 W RT + 16° C 37° C
*RT = Ambient temperature

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5.1 Preparing the work space

The incubator is not delivered in a sterile state. Before the initial 1

start-up, the device must be decontaminated.
Before the decontamination is performed, the following work
space components must be cleaned: 1
• Support rails,
• support hooks, 2
• shelves,
• gas humidification,
• work space surfaces,
• work space seals and gaskets,
• glass door 4

NOTE – Decontamination

For details about the cleaning and disinfection

of the device, see Section 9.

5.2 Installing the shelf system

Tools are not required for the installation of the shelf system.
The support rails are secured using spring pressure. After the
support hooks have been inserted into the rail, the shelves are
pushed onto the support hooks.

Support rail installation/removal:

Fig. 13: The support rails are held at the sides by the embos-
sings [2] and [5] and secured by the embossings [1] and [6].
The support rails marked with (◊) are inserted at the rear pa-
nel of the device with the locksprings [3] facing upward.
1. Position support rail [4] onto lower embossing [6] and tilt
toward the work space side wall so that the rail is positio-
ned over the two embossings [5] and [2].
2. Clamp lockspring [3] behind upper embossing [1].
3. To remove the support rails, pull lockspring tab down out
of the embossing and remove rail.

5
6
5
6

Fig. 13
Support rail installation/
removal

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Installing the shelf supports:

1. Fig. 14: Insert the shelf supports [3] into the perforations
[1] of the support rail with the bar facing down.
2. Make sure that the two vertical elements [2] of the shelf
support are flush with the support rail.

Installing the shelves:

1. Fig. 14: Push the shelf [4] onto the shelf supports with the
tilt protection [5] facing the rear panel of the device. The tilt
protection [5] is also used as a guide for the shelf.
2. Slightly raise shelf so that the withdrawal stop [6] can be
routed over the shelf supports.
3. Make sure that the shelf supports is positioned in the two
tilt protections in a way that it can move freely.

Levelling the device:

1. Position a bubble level onto the center shelf.
2. Rotate the adjustable device stands using the supplied 24
mm wrench until the shelf is positioned horizontally in all
directions. Perform the adjustment of the device stands from
left to right and from rear to front.

Installing the gas humidification (only for O2 control):

Fig. 15: The gas humidification [10] is installed to the water
tray parallel to the rear panel of the device. The position to the
right side wall is predetermined by the hose length.
1. Install hose [8] to the sleeve [9] of the gas humidification
and then to the sleeve [7] of the device-integral oxygen or
Fig. 14
nitrogen supply line. Shelf support/
2. Place gas humidification immediately to the rear panel of sheet/insert installation
the device.

Fig. 15
Installing gas humidification

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5.3 Gas connection

NOTE – Gas quality

The gases must have one of the following

qualities:
• Purity 99.5 % min,
• medical gas quality.

CAUTION – Overpressure!

The operating pressure of the gas applied to

the device must not exceed 1 bar. If the gas is
supplied at a higher pressure, the valves inte-
gral to the device may not close correctly and
the gas supply control may be impaired.
Set the gas supply to a range between 0.8 bar
min. and 1.0 bar max. and make sure that this
pressure setting cannot be changed!

NOTE – Pressure compensation opening

To ensure permanent pressure compensation,

the pressure compensation opening must not
be connected to an exhaust air system. The
pipe of the pressure compensation opening
must not be extended or redirected.

NOTE – Pipe lead-through

If the pipe lead-through is not used, it must be

capped during operation.

The device can be supplied with process gases from four different connections:
• CO2 connection,
• combined CO2 and O2 / N2 connection,
• CO2 connection with gas guard,
• combined CO2 and O2 / N2 connection with gas guard.

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5.3.1 Installing gas pressure hoses 1 2 3 4 5

Fig. 16: The gas supply from the gas supply system to the
device is achieved using the supplied flexible gas pressure
hoses:
1. Connect gas pressure hose [1] to the sleeve of the gas sup-
ply system.
2. Remove protective cap [3] from sterile filter.
3. Slide hose clamp [2] onto gas pressure hose and connect
hose to the sleeve of the sterile filter.
4. Secure gas pressure hose to the sleeve of the sterile filter
using the hose clamp.
5. Make sure that the access port is sealed when it is not used.

Fig. 16
Gas pressure hose installation

5.3.2 Installing devices without gas guard

CO2 connection:
Fig. 17: For a device with CO2 connection, connect the gas
supply to the sterile filter [1].

Combined CO2 and O2/N2 connection:

Fig. 17: For a combined CO2/O2/N2 connection, proceed as
follows:
• connect the O2/N2 supply line to the sterile upper filter [2],
• connect the CO2 supply line to the lower sterile filter [3].

Fig. 17
CO 2 connection, combined
CO 2/O 2/N 2 connection

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5.3.3 Connecting devices with gas guard

Fig. 18: Devices equipped with the optional gas guard have
the following gas connections:
[1] Distributor connection for additional CO2 incubator
[2] Connection compressed air tank B
[3] Connection compressed air tank A
[4] Gas guard output
[5] Connecting hose
[6] Sterile filter (gas supply to device work space)

CO2 connection with gas guard:

Fig. 19: For a device that is operated with process gas CO2
and equipped with the optional gas guard, connect the gas
supply lines as follows:
• The distributor connection [1] is capped.
• Connect compressed air tank B [7] to the upper connec-
tion [2] of the gas guard, Fig. 18
• connect compressed air tank A [8] to the lower connection Switchbox with gas guard
[3] of the gas guard.
• Upon delivery of the device, a short gas pressure hose [5]
connects the output of the gas guard [4] to the sterile
filter [6].

Fig. 19
CO 2 connection with gas guard

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Combined CO2 and O2/N2 connection with gas guard:

Fig. 20: For a combined CO2/O2/N2 connection, the gas connections are installed
separately on both sides of the switchbox:
• the CO2 supply connection is located on the left side,
• the O2/N2 supply connection is located on the right side.

CO2 supply
• The distributor connection [1] is capped.
• The gas supply line compressed air tank B [7] is connected to the upper con-
nection [2] of the gas guard,
• the gas supply line compressed air tank A [8] is connected to the lower con-
nection [3] of the gas guard.
• Upon delivery of the device, a short gas pressure hose [5] connects the output
of the gas guard [4] to the sterile filter [6].

O2/N2 supply
• The distributor connection [11] is capped.
• The gas supply line compressed air tank B [9] is connected to the lower
connection [12] of the gas guard,
• the gas supply line compressed air tank A [10] is connected to the upper
connection [13] of the gas guard.
• Upon delivery of the device, a short gas pressure hose [15] connects the output
of the gas guard [14] to the sterile filter [16]

Fig. 20
Combined CO2-/O 2-/N2-
connection gas guard

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5.4 Power supply connection

WARNING – Electric shock!

Contact with current-carrying components may

cause a lethal electric shock.
Before connecting the device to the power
supply, check plug and connection line for
damage.
Do not use damaged components when con-
necting the device to the power supply!

The device must be connected only to a correctly installed and

grounded power supply source:
• Fusing T 16 A
• Circuit breaker G 16

Connection to the power supply system:

1. Before connecting the device to the power supply, check
to see if the voltage of the power supply corresponds with
the specifications on the nameplate at the front of the de-
vice. If the ratings given for voltage (V) and current (A) are
not correct, the device must not be connected to the power
Fig. 21
supply. Power supply connection
2. Fig. 21: Connect the connector for non-heating appliances
[2] to the socket [1] at the control box of the device.
3. Connect the grounding plug [3] of the power supply cable
to a correctly grounded and fused socket.
4. Make sure the power supply cable is not subjected to tensile
or compressive force.

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5.5 RS 232 interface connection

The RS 232 interface has been designed for a cable connection

with 9-pin connectors and a contact assignment of 1:1.

Connection of the device:

1. Turn PC off.
2. Fig. 22: Connect the connector [2] of the serial interface
cable [3] (not comprised in the scope of delivery) to the
socket [1] at the supply interface at the rear of the device.
3. Connect the remaining other connector [4] to an unassigned
slot COM 1/COM 2 etc. at the PC.
4. Turn PC on.

Transfer protocol:
The interface must be configured as follows:
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

Command sequences: Fig. 22

Data communication is achieved with a defined structure of RS 232 interface
command sequences (frames).

Frame structure:
<STX | command | data | BCC | ETX>

Command:
Bit 0 - 3 = data field length in byte
Bit 4 - 7 = command

Check sum:
BCC = 1 - complement
(command XOR data XOR ... XOR dataN
XOR FFH)

Command list - Reading control loop data

Command:
0110 0001 (61H)
Data:
0001 0000 (10H) for temperature during incubation operation
0001 0001 (11 H) for CO2
0001 0011 (13H) for O 2
0001 0010 (12H) for temperature during decontamination

Device response for temperature, CO 2, and decontamina-

tion
Data:
Nominal value x 10 (2 bytes, integer)
Nominal value (4 bytes, floating point number)
Internal use (5 bytes for CO2 otherwise 7 Bytes)

(see example next side)

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Device response for O2

Data:
Nominal value x 10 (2 bytes, integer)
Nominal value x 10 (2 bytes, integer)
Internal use (7 Bytes)

Command list - Requesting failure codes

Command:
1001 0000 (90H)

Data:
none

Response - Reading failure codes

The microprocessor returns a total of 10 bytes (5 integer values). Each integer value
represents a current failure code in the assigned control loop (incubation tempe-
rature, CO2 content, decontamination temperature, general, O 2 content).
The failure code "General failure" belongs to a superior failure that is shown simul-
taneously in all displays (e.g. failure code 99).
The failure codes for incubation temperature and decontamination temperature
are shown in the temperature display, the codes for CO2 are shown in the CO2
display, the codes for O2 are shown in the O2 display. Value "---" shows that there
is no current failure.

Faulty response from control unit:

If a returned response is incomplete or faulty, the CPU responds with an NAK
(15H, only 1 byte, without frame). Otherwise, the command code (with pertai-
ning length information) is regarded as a response and the data that may be
required is transmitted.

Particularities during data communication:

For the data communication between PC and microcontroller, the following par-
ticularities must be observed:
The microprocessor stores an int or unsigned int value with the sequence
<Highbyte>, <Lowbyte> in the memory. For the PC, this sequence is reversed.
The microcontroller transmits these values in its format, i.e. the PC must reverse
the sequence of the bytes. For floats, there is no difference.

Example: Temperature data request and response

Request
O2 H 61H 10H 8EH 03H

Response:
O2H 6DH 01H 72H 38H 91H C7H 41H F5H 6BH F4H 43H 9EH 00H 32H 4BH 03H
integer float intern
(37.0) (24.946)

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5.6 Connecting the alarm contact

NOTE – Expert work

Thermo Electron LED warrants the operatio-

nal safety and the operativeness of the device
only if installation and repairs are performed
properly.
The connection of the device to an external
alarm system must only be carried out by
adequately trained and authorized expert elec-
trical/telecommunication personnel!

Function:
When failures occur in the temperature or gas control circuits, an alarm mes-
sage is issued to the connected alarm/monitoring system. The potential-free con-
tacts (1 changeover contact) have been laid out for the following circuits:

Circuit Voltage External fusing

Circuits with system voltage max. 250 V ~ max. 6 A
SELV circuits (cf. VDE 0100, Part 25 V ~ max. 2 A
410) 60 V = max. 1 A
SELV-E circuits (cf. VDE 0100, 50 V ~ max. 1 A
Part 410) 120 V = max. 0.5 A

HERAcell® alarm relay

Operating state Contact 4 - 1 Contact 4 - 3

No failure, power off X O
No failure, power on O X
Failure X O
X: Contact closed / O: Contact open

NOTE – Switching structure

For all failures reported by the device (sensor

circuit open, deviation from the nominal value
and door open for more than 10 minutes), the
alarm relay drops.

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Connection example:
Fig. 23: The connector [5] for the connecting cable is comprised in the scope
of delivery. The values for the operating voltage of the external circuits and of
the fusing of the alarm system are given in the table below.
1. Connect the individual conductors [1] to [4] of the connecting cable as shown
in the wiring diagram.
2. Connect the connector [5] of the alarm system connecting cable to the in-
terface [6] at the control box at the rear panel of the device.

Fig. 23
Example of a connection
scheme for an external alarm
system (changeover contact:
device off, no failure)

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6.1 Power switch

Fig. 24: Depending on which side the door hinges are installed,
the power switch [1] is integral to the front cover [2] of one of
the front device stands.
• To turn the device on:
Press the power switch [1]; the switch illumination comes
on.
• To turn the device off:
Press the power switch; the switch illumination goes off.

6.2 Operating panel

Fig. 25: The operating panel is divided into three functional

areas: Fig. 24
Power switch
• 3 displays that show numeric values for temperature, O2
content, CO2 content (fully equipped).
• 9 keys for selecting functions and for entering data (fully
equipped).
• 9 LEDs that show functions or operating states.
For devices without O2 supply, the key for setting the O2 no-
minal value and the O2 display are not installed on the ope-
rating panel.

[1] Temperature display [11] LED for indicating active low humidity
[2] Heating LED [12] LED for indicating low water level
[3] Key for setting temperature nominal value [13] LED for indicating active overtemperature
[4] Key for setting O2 nominal value protection
[5] Key for increasing value [14] Key for starting ContraCon decontamina-
[6] Key for reading failure codes/stopping acoustic tion routine
alarm [15] Key for starting cal function
[7] Key for activating auto-start [16] Key for reducing value
[8] LED for indicating active auto-start [17] Key for setting CO2 nominal value
[9] LED for indicating door (open door) [18] CO 2 display
[10] LED for indicating active ContraCon decontamina- [19] LED for indicating active CO2 gas supply
tion routine [20] O2 display
[21] LED for indicating active O2 gas supply

Fig. 25
Operating panel functions

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6.3 Control self-test

After the device has been turned on, the control goes through a test routine.

1. Turn the device on

Press power switch.

All indicators on the operating panel come on, all displays show the
numeric value 8 to indicate that the test routine is being run.

The temperature display shows a three-digit number for the corre-

sponding assembly/parameter set:
P 1: Operating and display board
P 2: Measuring cell
P 3: Main board
P n: Parameter number
The CO2 display shows the software version/device version.

°C

23 % O2

% CO2

2. Test routine completed

The temperature display shows the current temperature value, the

CO2 display shows the current CO2 value. For devices with IR measu-
ring cell, the CO2 display shows "IR" during the heating-up period of
approx 5 minutes. The O2 display shows "run" to indicate the prehea-
ting cycle for the measuring process. After approx 5 minutes, the mea-
sured actual O2 value is displayed.

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NOTE – Factory presettings

Upon delivery of the device, the following no-

minal values have been set:
• Temperature: 37° C
• CO2 content: 0.0 %
• O2 content: 21.0 % (optional)

As the O2 concentration of the air is 21 %, the

control is deactivated for an O 2 nominal value
setting of 21 %.

6.4 Setting the nominal temperature value

1. Display the nominal value:

Press the 4 key.

The temperature display shows the current nominal value.

2. Enter the nominal value:

The nominal value can be increased or reduced in increments; if you keep the
key depressed, the UP/DOWN function switches to a rapid increase/reduction;
after approx 3 seconds, another increase/reduction occurs.

To increase the nominal value:

Press the 4 + 8 keys.

To reduce the nominal value:

Press the 4 + 7 keys.

3. Accept and store the nominal value:

Release both keys.

The temperature display shows the current actual value measured in

the work space.

6.5 Setting the O2 nominal value

1. Display the nominal value:

Press the 9 key.

The O2 display shows the current nominal value.

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2. Enter the nominal value:

Depending on the requirements for the working process, two different O2 con-
trol ranges are preprogrammed at the factory.
Control range I: 1 % - 21 %
Control range II: 5 % - 90 %

NOTE – Using of process gases

For nominal values below 21 % O2, the device

must be connected to a nitrogen supply system.
For nominal values above 21 % O2, the device
must be connected to an oxygen supply system.

The nominal value can be increased or reduced in increments; if you keep the
key depressed, the UP/DOWN function switches to a rapid increase/reduction;
after approx 3 seconds, another increase/reduction occurs.

To increase the nominal value:

Press the 9 + 8 keys.

To reduce the nominal value:

Press the 9 + 7 keys.

3. Accept and store the nominal value:

Release both keys.

The O2 display shows the current actual value measured in the work
space.

6.6 Disabling the O2 control

If required by the application, the O2 control can be disabled.

1. Set nominal value to the following minimal oxygen concentration:

• Control range I: < 1 % or > 21 %
• Control range II: < 5 % or > 90 %

Press the 9 + 7 keys or the 9 + 8 keys .

2. Disable the control:

Press the 9 + 7 keys or the 9 + 8 keys .

The display shows that the control has been disabled.

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3. Accept and store the new control state:

Release both keys.

The „off“ message in the O2 display disappears. The oxygen supply

system is now disabled.

6.7 Enabling the O2 control

The O2 control can be reenabled at any time during the operation.

1. Enable the control function:

Press the 9 + 8 keys or the 9 + 7 keys .

Set the oxygen concentration on a value according to the control

range:
Control range I: 1 % - 21 %
Control range II: 5 % - 90 %

or

2. Accept and store the new control state:

Release both keys.

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6.8 Setting the CO2 nominal value

1. Indicate the nominal value:

Press the 6 key.

The CO2 display shows the current nominal value.

2. Enter the nominal value:

The nominal value can be increased or reduced in increments; if you keep the
key depressed, the UP/DOWN function switches to a rapid increase/reduction;
after approx 3 seconds, another increase/reduction occurs.

Press the 6 + 8 keys.

To reduce the nominal value:

Press the 6 + 7 keys.

3. Accept and store the nominal value:

Release both keys.

The CO2 display shows the current nominal value measured in the
work space.

6.9 Setting the high/low humidity

If condensate forms at the culture containers due to high relative humidity, the
humidity in the work space can be reduced to a lower value.

NOTE – Humidity presetting

The factory setting for the program control of

the device is “high humidity”.
• Use setting 0 (high) for a relative humidity
of approx 95 % in the work space,
• use detting I (low) for a relative humidity of
approx 90 %.

It takes some time for the change of relative humidity in the work
space to be effected. Therefore, the setting ”low humidity”
should be used permanently to prevent condensate formati-
on on containers.

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1. Activate the configuration mode:

Keep the 5 key depressed for 5 seconds, then release key.

All indicators on the operating panel flash.

2. Display the mode:

Press the 3 key.

The temperature display shows the current mode (high humidity).

3. Change the mode:

Use the following key combinations to switch between the two modes:

Press the 3 + 8 keys.

or

Press the 3 + 7 keys.

The temperature display shows the new mode (low humidity).

4. Accept and store the desired mode:

Press the 5 key.

The temperature, O2, and CO2 displays show the actual values.

The new mode is accepted. The mode “low humidity” is indicated by

the yellow LED “Low Humidity Active”.

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6.10 Activating the auto-start routine

The auto-start function is an automated routine for the start and the subsequent
adjustment of the CO2 measuring system. After the start, the device control adjusts
the temperature to the set nominal value while humidity is generated. When tem-
perature and relative humidity have reached constant values, the CO2 measuring
system is automatically adjusted to these values, and the work space is supp-
lied with the preset quantity of CO2.

NOTE – Application of the routine

To ensure that the specified accuracy of the

CO2 measuring system is maintained, the de-
vice should always be started using the auto-
start routine after the nominal temperature
setting has been changed by more than 1° C
or after extended interruptions of the operation
of the device. The auto-start routine should be
run at least every three months on the occa-
sion of cleaning and maintenance works.

Running the routine usually takes 5 to 7 hours.

At low room temperatures and when the device
is cold, it may take up to 10 hours until the
auto-start routine has been completed. If the
glass door is opened or if the power supply of
the device is interrupted while the routine is
running, the routine is interrupted and rerun
after the glass door has been closed and after
the power supply has been reestablished.

At the start of the auto-start routine, the work

space atmosphere must consist only of ambi-
ent air. The floorpan must be filled with a suf-
ficient quantity of water!

1. Open both doors until the acoustic alarm sounds after 30 seconds:

All current actual values flash at the displays, the ”door” LED illumi-
nates, after 30 seconds the acoustic alarm sounds.

2. Enter nominal values:

See sections 6.4 / 6.8.

3. Activate the auto-start routine:

Keep the 3 key depressed for 5 seconds.

The ”auto-start” LED flashes.

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4. Close all device doors:

The temperature display shows the actual value, the CO2 display
shows ”run”, the ”door” LED goes off.

5. Cancel the auto-start routine:

Keep the 3 depressed for 5 seconds.

The displays returns to normal operation (incubation operation).

NOTE – Cancelling the routine!

The auto-start routine can be cancelled any

time.

NOTE – Failure code

The cancelling of the routine is indicated by a

corresponding failure code. For a list and for
a description of the codes, please refer to
Section 6.12, "Failure code list".

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6.11 Reading failure codes

The device is equipped with a failure diagnostic system. This system recogni-
zes failures during the operation and allows the allocation of failure causes due
to numeric codes. Failure recognition is displayed by an acoustic and a visual
alarm at the operating panel. The diagnostic system stores the last 10 failures
in the sequence of their occurence. The failure table can be requested and read.
If the cause of a failure cannot be repaired, please have the fault code and the
serial number of the device available when contacting Technical Service.

NOTE – Response delay

To prevent short-time changes of the operating

conditions from resulting in repeated failure
messages during the operation of the incuba-
tor, the diagnostic system has a response
delay:
• After changes to nominal values:
max. 152 min
• After the glass door has been opened:
max. 45 min
• Other failure causes: max. 1 min

NOTE – Delay time reset

If the set nominal value is reached during the

specified period, the delay time is reset to 1 min.

NOTE – Failure cause

When the temperature nominal value and/or

the CO 2 nominal value is reduced, a failure
message (code 101/201) may be set due to the
inertia of the atmosphere within the work spa-
ce. Therefore, the device doors should be ope-
ned for some time if the nominal values are
reduced.

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1. The audible alarm sounds.

2. Silence the audible alarm:

Press any key.

The audible alarm is silenced.

3. Read failure codes:

Keep the 2 key depressed.

If no failure is detected, each display shows three hyphens.

--- °C

--- % O2

--- % CO2

If the system detects a failure, the display that is assigned to the corre-
sponding control circuit shows a failure code. Example: If the tempera-
ture display shows failure code 101, a failure in the temperature con-
trol circuit was detected.

°C

--- % O2

--- % CO2

NOTE – Failure codes

For a list and a description of the failure codes,

please refer to Section 6.12, "Failure code list".

NOTE – Water level failure code

When the water level is low, the water level LED

illuminates in addition to the failure code.

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5. Scroll through the failure code table:

To read stored failure codes from the failure code table:

Keep the 2 key depressed.

To scroll, keep the 7 or 8 key depressed.

The temperature display shows the 10 failure codes that had been re-
gistered last. The CO2 display shows the ranking of the individual failu-
re codes within the table.

°C

% O2

% CO2

6. Exit the failure code table:

Release the 2 key.

The temperature, O2, and CO2 displays show the current actual
values.

7. Erase the failure code table:

Keep the 2 + 5 depressed for 5 seconds.

The temperature and CO2 displays flash to indicate that the failure ta-
ble has been erased.

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6.12 Failure code list

Code Description Cause Repair

Communication between
??? No values displayed display and CPU- main Contact Service
board faulty
NV RAM faulty,
42 NV RAM read failure Contact Service
default values loaded
NV RAM faulty,
43 NV RAM read failure Contact Service
mirrored values loaded
CO2 measuring cell values
44 NV RAM faulty not overwritten, device works Contact Service
with default values
Calculation error, device
54 Manipulated variable failure Contact Service
performed RESET
Data transfer faulty,
Eliminate source of interference, e.g.
55 I2C bus failure measured value quality
cellular phone
dropped below 50 %
Deviation of temperature Temperature signal Contact Service
66 sensors from one another plausibility doubtful

CO2 cal range exceeded Max. adjustment value Contact Service

77 exceeded
Failure upon auto-start Total time elapsed or max. Repeat auto-start
88
adjustment value exceeded
Device doors open Doors open for more than Close device doors, test door switch for
99
10 minutes, door switch correct function
Temperature below nominal Actual value < nominal Contact Service
100
value value –1° C
Temperature above nominal Actual value > nominal Do not exceed ambient temperature limit
101
value value +1° C
Temperature sensor faulty Sensor circuit open/shorted Contact Service
104

CO2 below nominal value Act. val. < nom. val. –1 % Check gas supply:
• No CO 2 • Connect new gas cylinder
200
• Prepressure low • Raise prepressure to 1 bar
• Supply line blocked • Check supply line to device
CO2 above nominal value Act. val. > nom. val. +1 % Check gas supply:
201
• Prepressure high • Reduce prepressure to 1 bar
CO2 measuring cell faulty Sensor circuit open/shorted Complete an auto-start. If error code 204
204 appears again, contact the service
department.
206 No CO2 supply Both CO2 cylinders empty Replace one or both CO2 cylinders

CO2 gas monitor faulty or not Check connection of CO2 gas monitor at
207 CO2 gas monitor failure
connected gas cylinders, contact Service as required

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Code Description Cause Repair

Act. val. < nom. val. –1 % Check gas supply:
• No O2 • Connect new gas cylinder
300 O2 below nominal value
• Prepressure low • Raise prepressure to 1 bar max.
• Supply line blocked • Check supply line to device
Act. Val. > nom. Val. +1 % Check gas supply:
301 O2 above nominal value
• Prepressure high • Reduce prepressure to 1 bar
304 O2 sensor faulty Sensor circuit open/shorted Contact Service
306 No O2 supply Both O2 cylinders empty Replace one or both O2 cylinders
O2 gas monitor faulty or not Check connection of O2 gas monitor at
307 O2 gas monitor failure
connected cylinders, contact Service as required
Water level low Water level ³ 1 min below Check water level and refill water as
400
lower limit required
Temperature ContraCon Actual value < 85 °C Repeat decontamination routine; contact
500
routine below nom. val. Service, as required
Temperature ContraCon Actual value > 95 °C Contact Service
501
routine above nom. val.
Failure in ContraCon routine Power failure during heating Silence alarm by pressing key "90 °C“ (2
502
or holding phase times 5 sec), then restart routine

6.13 Gas guard failure display

When the pressure in one of the two gas cylinders drops below the limit value
of 0.6 bar for more than two minutes, the gas guard switches the gas supply over
to the other cylinder (filling pressure > 0.6 bar).
The response time of two minutes prevents the gas minitor from switching over
upon momentary pressure fluctuations (e.g. when opening device doors).
The failure appears alternatingly as „actual value“ and „error message“ (see be-
low) on the display of the detected process gas.
If the filling pressure is below the limit value in both cylinders, the audible alarm
is triggered, the potential-free contact is activated, and a visual alarm (flashing
failure code) appears on the display of the detected process gas.

Error messages (Example: CO2 supply):

Pressure drop in gas cylinder A (pressure < 0.6 bar)

and

Pressure drop in gas cylinder B (pressure < 0.6 bar)

and

Pressure drop in both monitored gas cylinders A and B (pressure < 0.6 bar)

and

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6.14 Resetting the thermal protection

1. The “Thermal Protection Active ” LED illuminates.

2. Turn the device off:

Press the power switch.

All indicators come off.

3. Turn the device back on:

Press the power switch.

NOTE – Thermal protection

When the cause of the failure (e.g. excessive

temperature in the operating room) has been
repaired, the device is set to normal incubation
operation after it has been turned on again. If
the cause of the failure cannot be repaired with
simple measures (e.g. by ventilating the room
or by reducing the temperature in the opera-
ting room), the thermal protection will respond
again immediately; in this case, contact Tech-
nical Service.

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7. Operation

7.1 Preparing the device

The device must only be released for operation after all major measures for the
start-up have been taken (Section 5.1–5.6).

Prior to starting operation, the following device components must be checked

for their correct function:
• Gas hoses must be seated tight on the connecting filter and must be secu-
red using a hose clamp.
• The access port must be capped.
• The pressure compensation opening must be permeable, its insert must be
installed in the work space.
• The glass door seal must not be damaged.
• The glass door measurement opening must be capped.
• The shelf system components must be installed safely.
• The optional gas humidification must be connected to the device-integral gas
supply and aligned parallel to the rear panel.

NOTE – Hygiene regulations

Prior to any operation, the user must clean and

disinfect the work space in accordance with
the hygiene regulations set forth by the ope-
rator to protect the cultures.
The ”Principles of good microbiological pro-
ceedings” at the end of these instructions are
to be used as safety information for personnel
operating the device.

NOTE – Water supply

The water tray of the work space can hold up

to 3.0 l of processed water. For the running
operation, always keep a sufficient quantity of
processed water of the following quality
available:
• demineralized and distilled or autoclaved
for sterilization,
or
• completely deionized and distilled or auto-
claved for sterilization.
When the water level falls below the lower li-
mit, refill water.

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7.2 Starting operation

Starting and loading the device:

1. Fill the water tray with up to max. 3.0 l of processed water. Do not exceed
the upper level mark.
2. Make sure that the CO2/N2/O2 supply system valves are open.
3. Turn the device on using the power switch.
4. Set nominal values for temperature and CO2/ O2 content at the operating
panel.
5. Ventilate work space by leaving both device doors open until acoustic alarm
sounds.
6. Start device using auto-start routine.
7. Close device doors.
8. The temperature control adjusts the temperature to the set nominal value,
humidity rises.
9. When temperature and relative humidity are constant, the automatic adju-
stment of the CO2/O2 measuring system is performed.
10.The ”auto-start” indicator goes off.
11.The CO2/O2 control supplies the set amount of CO2/O2.
12.The device is ready for operation.
13.Load work space with cultures.

NOTE – Duration of the auto-start routine

When the device is cold and when the ambi-

ent temperature is low, the auto-start routine
may take up to 10 hours.

NOTE – Charge

To ensure sufficient air circulation and even

heating of the samples, the charge surface
within the work space should be used up to 70
% max. Voluminous objects in the work spa-
ce that dissipate heat may impair heat
distribution.

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8. Shut-down

8.1 Shutting the device down

CAUTION! – Contamination hazard!

If the work space surfaces are contaminated,

germs my be transferred to the environment
of the device.
In case of a shut-down, the device must be
decontaminated!

1. Remove culture containers and all accessories from the work space.
2. Pump water off (see Section 9.2).
3. Fill in 300 ml of fresh processed water and start the ContraCon decontami-
nation routine.

After the ContraCon decontamination routine has been run, disconnect the device
from the power and gas supply:

4. Wipe device dry.

5. Turn device off using the power switch.
6. Unplug power connector and protect it against accidental reconnection.
7. Close the CO2/ O2 /N2 supply system shut-off valves.
8. Disconnect gas pressure hoses from sleeve at the rear of the device.
9. Until the device is shut down, the work space must be continuously venti-
lated: Leave the glass door and the outer door open and secure them in this
state.

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9.1 Decontamimation procedures

The operator must prepare hygiene regulations for the decontamination of the
device in accordance with the application of the device.

ContraCon decontamination routine: is used to decontaminate the entire work

space including all installed components and sensors in an automated program
run. During this routine, a wet/hot atmosphere at a temperature of 90° C is created
for a period of 9 hours.

Wipe/spray disinfection: is used as the standardized manual disinfection pro-

cedure for the device and for all accessories.

9.2 Wipe/Spray disinfection

The wipe/spray disinfection is carried out in three stages:

• Predisinfection,
• cleaning,
• final disinfection.

Recommended cleaning and disinfection agents:

CAUTION – Incompatible cleaning agents!

Some device components are made of plastic.

Solvents may dissolve plastics. Powerful acids
or lyes may cause embrittlement of the
plastics.
For cleaning the plastic components and sur-
faces, do not use hydrocarbon-containing sol-
vents, detergents with an alcohol content of
more than 10 % or powerful acids and lyes!

CAUTION – Chloride-containing disinfectants!

Chloride-containing disinfectants may cor-

rode stainless steel.
Use only disinfectants that do not affect stain-
less steel!

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CAUTION – Alcoholic disinfectants!

Disinfectants with an alcohol content of more

than 10 % may form, in combination with air,
easily combustible and explosive gas
mixtures.
When using such disinfectants, avoid open
flames or exposure to excessive heat during
the entire disinfection process!
• Use such disinfectants only in adequately
ventilated rooms.
• After the disinfectant has been allowed to
react, wipe the cleaned device components
thoroughly dry.
• Observe safety regulations to avoid fire and/
or explosion hazard caused by alcohol-con-
taining disinfectants (ZH 1/598).

Recommended disinfectant:
A surface disinfectant recommended by Thermo Electron Corporation can be
ordered under following part numbers:
• Spray bottle, 250 ml Part No.: 50052425
• Refill bottle, 500 ml Part No.: 50051939

NOTE – Description disinfectant

Details for efficiency and approvals are avai-

lable on request.

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Preparing the manual wipe/spray disinfection:

WARNING – Electric shock!

Contact with current-carrying components may

cause a lethal electric shock.
Prior to cleaning and disinfection work, discon-
nect the device from the power supply!
• Turn the device off using the power switch.
• Unplug power connector and protect it
against accidental reconnection.
• Check to see if the device is deenergized.

CAUTION! – Health hazard!

The surfaces of the work space may be con-

taminated. Contact with contaminated cleaning
liquids may cause infections. Disinfectants
may contain harmful substances.
When cleaning and disinfecting, always obser-
ve the safety instructions and hygiene
regulations!
• Wear safety gloves.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Wear mouth and respiratory system protec-
tion gear to protect the mucous
membranes.
• Observe the safety instructions of the ma-
nufacturer of the disinfectant and of the hy-
giene experts.

Pumping water out of the water tray:

The standard equipment of the device comprises an electrical suction pump for
removing the water from the water tray.
1. Attach pump to work space rear panel using the three suction cups with the
suction opening of the pump facing downward.
2. Insert pump drain hose into an appropriate reservoir.
3. Connect pump power cable connector to a properly grounded and fused
socket.
4. Pump water out of water tray.
5. Disconnect connector from socket and remove pump from rear panel.
6. Wipe remaining water off using a cloth.

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Predisinfection:
1. Remove all samples from the work space and store them
at a safe place.
2. Spray disinfectant onto the surfaces of the work space and
of the accessories or wipe the surfaces clean using
disinfectant.
3. Allow disinfectant to react as speciefied by manufacturer.

NOTE – CO2 and O2 sensors

Do not spray disinfectant onto the CO2 sensor

in the baseplate of the measuring cell and onto
the O2 sensor.

Removing accessories and shelf system:

1. Remove gas humidification and shelves, then remove the
entire shelf system from the work space.
For removal and installation of the shelf system, please refer
to Section 5.2.
2. If required, remove the blower wheel and its cover from the
baseplate of the measuring cell. The wheel and the cover
can be autoclaved.

Removing blower wheel and cover:

1. Fig. 26: Remove the two retaining screws [3] of the cover
using the supplied Allen wrench (3 mm) and remove the
cover.
2. The blower wheel [1] is secured to the axle by a set screw
[2]. Remove set screw using the Allen wrench (2 mm) and
pull blower wheel off.

NOTE – Functional check

After the installation, check to see if the blo-

wer wheel is securely attached to the axle and
if it can rotate freely, then secure cover using
the screws.
Fig. 26
Cleaning the work space and accessories: Blower wheel/cover removal
1. Thoroughly remove dirt residues and deposits using a so-
lution of tepid water and dishwashing agent.
2. Wipe surfaces clean using a clean cloth and plenty of clear
water.
3. Remove cleaning liquid from water tray and wipe all sur-
faces of the work space thoroughly dry.
4. Wipe accessories thoroughly dry.

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Final disinfection:
1 Install shelf system and accessories.
2. Again, spray disinfectant onto the surfaces of the work space and of the ac-
cessories or wipe the surfaces clean using disinfectant.
3. Allow disinfectant to react as speciefied by manufacturer.

9.3 ContraCon decontamination routine

CAUTION! – Hot surface!

The surfaces of the work space, particularly the

glass door armatures and the interior sheet of
the outer door, are heated during the decon-
tamination routine.
During the routine run or immediately after
completion of the run, always wear safety
gloves when touching these surfaces; observe
the warning indicator at the operating panel!

The entire program run of the decontamination routine takes approx 25 hours.
1. After the cleaning, reinstall the shelf system components into the work space.
2. Fill the water tray with 300 ml of processed water.
3. Turn the device on using the power switch.
4. Activate decontamination routine (see table in Section 9.4).
5. After the decontamination routine has been completed, remove the remai-
ning water using a sterile cloth.
6. Turn the device off or restart the device operation using auto-start
(see Section 7.2).

NOTE – Duration of the auto-start routine

When the device is cold and when the ambi-

ent temperature is low, the auto-start routine
may take up to 10 hours.

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ContraCon decontamination routine procedure:

Fig. 27: The routine is divided into four phases. Each individual phase or se-
veral phases can be cancelled (i.e. skipped).
If the operating step ”Cancel ContraCon routine” is executed, the routine mo-
ves to the next program phase. To cancel the routine completely, the operating
step must be executed repeatedly until the remaining run time display shows
the value 0.
When the glass door is opened, this operating step cancels the routine
completely.
The remaining run time of the ContraCon decontamination routine designates
the period between the start or the current routine time state and the cooling down
to the preset temperature nominal value (± 2° C).

Heating phase: Remaining run time approx 25 hours

The work space is heated to a temperature of 90° C while an elevated relative
humidity is created. The current decontamination temperature is shown at the
temperature display.

Decontamination phase: Remaining run time approx 23 hours

After the decontamination atmosphere has been created, the decontamination
phase with a run time of 9 hours is started.

If the door is opened during this time, the decontamination routine is restarted
automatically as soon as the door has been closed.

Cool-down phase: Remaining run time approx 14 hours

The device cools down until the originally set temperature nominal value is
reached.

Postheating phase: Remaining run time approx 3 hours

During the postheating phase, condensate within the device is eliminated as far
as possible; remaining condensate accumulates at the bottom of the work space.

Fig. 27
ContraCon decontamination
routine procedure

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End of the decontamination routine: Remaining run time 0 hours

When the remaining run time has elapsed to 0 hours, the device has reached
the originally set working temperature again (e.g. 37° C). The ContraCon de-
contamination routine must then be ended by pressing the appropriate key.

NOTE – Overtemperature

If the maximum temperature of 95° C is excee-

ded during the ContraCon decontamination
routine, the routine is interrupted and the de-
vice heating is switched off.

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9.4 Activating the ContraCon decontamination routine

Before running the decontamination routine, fill the water tray with 300 ml of water.

1. Turn the device on:

Press the power switch.

All indicators at the control panel illuminate. The software version is

shown at the temperature display and at the CO2 display.

2. Ventilate work space: Open both doors until the acoustic alarm sounds
after 30 seconds:

The current actual values flash at the displays, the ”door” LED illumi-
nates, the acoustic alarm sounds after 30 seconds.

3. Start the ContraCon routine:

Keep the 1 key depressed for 5 seconds.

The ” ContraCon routine” LED flashes.

4. Close the device doors:

The actual value is shown at the temperature display. The remaining

run time is shown at the CO2 display. The ”door” LED goes off.

°C

% O2

% CO2

5. Complete the ContraCon routine:

Keep the 1 key depressed for 5 seconds.

The display returns to the normal operating state (in-

cubation operation).

9.5 Cancelling the ContraCon decontamination routine

Keep the 1 key depressed for 5 seconds.

The routine advances to the next phase. To completely cancel the

routine, each phase must be skipped individually by pressing the key
until a remaining run time of 0 hours is displayed as the routine cannot
be completed earlier.

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10. Maintenance

10.1 Inspections and checks

To ensure the operativeness and the operational safety of the device, the functions
and device components listed below must be checked at different intervals.

Daily check:
• Gas supply of the CO2 supply system.
• Gas supply of the O2/N2 supply system.

Annual inspection:
• Tightness of the glass door seal.
• Permeability of the pressure compensation opening with insert.
• Functional check of the operating panel and of the device control.
• Electrical safety check in accordance with the relevant national regulations
(e.g. VBG 4).

NOTE – Functional check

If safety devices were removed or disabled for

inspections, the device must not be operated
before the safety devices have been reinstal-
led and checked for their correct function.

10.2 Service intervals

During running operation, the following service works must be performed:

Weekly service:
• Refill the work space water tray with fresh processed water.

3-month service:
• Run auto-start routine.
• Perform temperature and CO2/O2 calibration.

Annual service:
• Replace sterile filter.

NOTE – Service contract

Thermo Electron LED offer a device-specific

service contact that comprises all test and
service works required.

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10.3 Preparing the temperature calibration

To determine the exact measured value of the device-integral

temperature sensor, a temperature comparison measurement
has to be performed every three months.
If a major temperature deviation is found during this check, a
temperature calibration is required.
During this process, the temperature control of the device is
set to the value measured during the temperature comparison
measurement.
Use a calibrated measuring instrument with an accuracy of ≤
± 0.1° C for this test. To minimize temporary temperature fluc-
tuations during the measurement, the measuring instrument
is placed into the work space in an isothermal container (e.g.
a bowl filled with glycerol). The center of the work space is the
reference location for the comparison measurement.

NOTE – Isothermal container

Do not use a container filled with water as an

isothermal container as the evaporation of
water will result in a lower temperature reading.

Comparison measurement procedure:

1. Turn device on using power switch.
2. Set temperature nominal value and allow device to be hea-
ted. This may take up to several hours.
3. Fig. 28: Place measuring instrument [3] onto the center area Fig. 28
of the work space. Temperature calibration
Alternatively, a temperature sensor may be positioned in
this location. Route the connecting cable either through the
measurement opening [2] in the glass door or through the
access port [1] at the rear panel of the device.
4. Close doors.
5. Wait until the temperature value displayed at the measu-
ring instrument has stabilized.
6. Calibrate temperature control as described in Section 10.4.

Measurement example:
• Temperature nominal value: 37° C
• Reference temperature: 36.4° C

NOTE – Excessive work space temperature

Excessive work space temperature after the ca-

libration can be reduced by leaving the doors
open for approx 30 seconds.

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10.4 Temperature calibration procedure

1. Activate calibration:

Keep the 5 key depressed for 5 seconds.

All operating panel indicators flash.

2. Display the nominal value:

Press the 4 key.

The preset value of 37° C is displayed.

3. Enter the measured value (destination value):

Press the 4 +8 keys.

or

Press the 4 +7 keys.

Destination value e.g. 36.4° C

4. Accept the destination value:

Press the 5 key.

The temperature display momentarily shows “CAL”,

then the corrected actual value (measured destination value 36.4° C)

is displayed.

5. Cancel the calibration process:

Press any key.

The temperature display and the CO2 display show the actual values.

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10.5 Preparing the CO2 calibration

To determine the exact measured value of the device-integral

CO2 sensor, a CO2 comparison measurement has to be per-
formed every three months.
If a major deviation is found during this check, a CO2 calibration
is required.
During this process, the CO 2 control of the device is set to the
value measured during the comparison measurement.
Use a calibrated measuring instrument with an accuracy of
≤ ± 0.3 % CO2 for this test.

Suited instrument:
• Portable IR readout instrument. (Part no. see Section 11,
“Spare parts and accessories”)

The measuring sample is withdrawn through the sealable mea-

surement opening of the glass door. The comparison measu-
rement must be performed when the device is completely
heated up.

Comparison measurement procedure:

1. Turn device on using power switch.
2. Set CO2 nominal value and allow device to heat up com-
pletely and to create humidity. This process may take se-
veral hours.
3. Fig. 29: Insert the measuring instrument probe through the
measurement opening [1] into the work space. Wait until
the CO2 value displayed by the instrument has stabilized.
4. Remove measuring probe, plug measurement opening and
close doors.
5. Calibrate CO2 control as described in Section 10.6.

Measurement example:
• CO2 nominal value: 5%
• Measured value: 5.6 %

NOTE – Excessive CO2 content

Excessive CO2 content after the calibration can

be reduced by leaving the device doors open
for approx 30 seconds.
Fig. 29
CO 2 calibration

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NOTE - IR measuring cell

For devices with infrared (IR) measuring cells,

the CO 2 calibration can only be performed
when the COs concentration has been set to
4.0 % or more. The maximal settable correction
is restricted to the range of the CO2 nominal
value +/- 1.0 %. Should deviations of more than
1.0 % occur, the problem must be repaired by
the Technical Service only.

10.6 CO2 calibration procedure

1. Activate the calibration:

Keep the 5 key depressed for 5 seconds.

All operating panel indicators flash.

2. Display the nominal value:

Press the 6 key.

The set nominal value of 5 % is displayed.

3. Enter the measured value (destination value):

Press the 6 +8 keys.

or

Press the 6 +7 keys.

Destination value e.g. 5.6 %.

4. Accept the destination value:

Press the 5 key.

The CO2 display momentarily shows “CAL”,

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then the corrected actual value (measured destinati-

on value 5.6 %) is displayed.

5. Cancel the calibration process:

Press any key.

The temperature display and the CO2 display show

the actual values.

10.7 Replacing the sterile filters

The sterile filters (CO2 / O2 / N2 supply and auto-zero air inlet)

have plastic threads and are screwed by hand into the threaded
hole at the control box.

Procedure for gas supply sterile filter:

1. Make sure that the gas supply is shut off.
2. Fig. 30: Loosen hose clamp [4].
3. Remove gas hose [5] from sterile filter sleeve [2].

Procedure for all sterile filters:

4. Remove retainer [1].
5. Unscrew sterile filter [2] from the threaded hole [3].
Fig. 30
6. When installing the new sterile filter, make sure that the Sterile filter replacement
plastic thread is not canted. Screw filter in carefully all the
way to the stop.
7. Install retainer [1].

Procedure for gas supply sterile filter:

1
8. Connect gas hose to sterile filter sleeve and secure it using
hose clamp. Check to see if the gas hose is securely seated
on the sleeve.

10.8 Replacing the device fuses 2

Fig. 31: The two identical device fuses [4] are installed in the
fuse compartment [1] next to the power plug receptacle of the
device:

• Time delay fuses, 6.3 A ( 5x20 mm)

1. The fuse holder is secured to the fuse compartment [1] using 4 2 3

two locking tabs [2].
2. To remove the fuse holder, squeeze the two locking tabs
and pull holder [3] out of fuse compartment. Fig. 31
3. Remove faulty fuse from holder and install new fuse. Device fuse replacement
4. Slide fuse holder into fuse compartment and press holder
on until locking tabs are fully engaged.

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10.9 Replacing the door seal

The door seal (magnetic seal) of the outer door is located in 1 2

the retaining slot. No tools are required to replace the seal.

1. Fig. 32: Pull magnetic seal [3] out of the guide slot [1].
2. Position new seal at a corner [2] and press seal retaining
rail [4] into slot.
3. Make sure that the retaining rail taper is positioned correctly
in the slot [1] and that the seal is flush with the door frame.

4 1

Fig. 32
Door seal replacement

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11. Spare parts and accessories

11.1 List of spare parts and accessories

When ordering spare parts, please have the device specifications of the nameplate
available.

NOTE – Repairs

Use only original spare parts that have been

tested and approved by Thermo Electron LED.
The use of other spare parts presents poten-
tial hazards and will make the warranty void.

Description Type Part No.

Operating instructions Set 50075547
Quick reference Single item 50049917
Stacking element Ceiling, set of 3 50049238
Stand Height-adjustable 50049939
Floor stand Height 200 mm 50051376
Floor stand with rollers Height 185 mm 50057161
Floor stand Height 780 mm 50051436
Roller set for floor stand, set of 4 Guide rollers 50052528
Adapter plate HERAcell 150
50066094
in combination with BB 6220 or B 5060 / B 5061
Adapter plate HERAcell 240
50068677
in combination with HERAcell 150
Stainless steel and
Gas tight screen, split, 3 elements, retrofitting kit
copper 50077587
Spare caps Set 50052958
Outer door magnetic seal 637 x 858 50049711
Glass door silicone seal 50048705
Glass door Complete 50050779
Glass door latch Complete 50058542
Shelf, set with 2 shelf supports Stainless steel 50051909
Split shelf, set with 2 shelf supports Copper 50052454
Support rail, front Stainless steel 50050923
Support rail, rear Stainless steel 50050924
Support rail, front Copper 50051420
Support rail, rear Copper 50051421
Spring for support rail 50050922
Shelf, extractable Plastic 50048409
HERAtray 1/3 width, set of 3 Stainless steel 50051913
HERAtray 1/3 width, set of 3 Copper 50051914
HERAtray, 1/2 width, set of 2 Stainless steel 50058672
HERAtray, 1/2 width, set of 2 Copper 50061050

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Description Type Part No.

Electrical suction pump 230 V 50051461
Electrical suction pump 120 V 50051937
Blower wheel Stainless steel 50049692
Blower wheel Copper 50051184
Device fuse T 6.3 A (set of 2) 3002641
Power supply cable EU 50043143
Power supply cable GB 50047100
Power supply cable IT 50047101
Power supply cable CH 50047099
Power supply cable 120 V, USA 50048111
Hose set for gas connection 50062701
Hose set for gas monitor 50077523
Sterile filter, gas inlet With thread 50050737
Cylinder pressure reducer CO2 Dual-stage 3429937
Cylinder pressure reducer O2 Dual-stage 3429943
Cylinder pressure reducer N2 Dual-stage 3429942
Measurement opening plug 26139262
Insert for pressure compensation opening 50070316
Plug for pipe channel 50063283
IR CO2 gas tester (incl.charger) 100 V – 230 V 50060283
Spare filters, set of 5, for IR CO 2 gas tester 50060287
IrDa computer interface with connecting cable and PM
50060289
COM software
CO2 gas tester with 10 test tubes Measurement kit 50051 435
CO2 test tubes, set of 10 0 … 10 % vol. 50055124
Surface disinfectant, 250 ml, spray bottle 50052425
Surface disinfectant, 500 ml, refill bottle 50051939
HERALINE analogue interface (0...1 VDC), retrofit kit EU 50055102
HERALINE analogue interface (0...1 VDC), retrofit kit GB 50059353
HERALINE analogue interface (0...1 VDC), retrofit kit USA 50055160
HERALINE analog interface (4...20 mA), retrofitting kit EU 50077463
HERALINE analog interface (4...20 mA), retrofitting kit USA 50076266
Gas cylinder monitor GM 2 EU 50046033
Gas cylinder monitor GM 2 GB 50054748
Gas cylinder monitor GM 2 USA 50059043
Gas humidification for O2/N2 devices Stainless steel 50072122
Gas humidification for O2/N2 devices Copper 50073523

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12. Technical data

Description Unit Value

Mechanical
External dimensions (W x H x T) mm 637 x 870 x 766
Interior dimensions (W x H x T) mm 470 x 607 x 530
Chamber volume l approx. 151
Shelves (W x T) mm 423 x 455
Standard quantity Piece 3
Maximal quantity Piece 10
Maximal surface load kg 10 / insertion shelf
Maximal device overall load kg 30
Weight, without accessories kg 60 (stainless steel)
Thermal
Ambient temperature range °C +18...33
Temperature control range °C RT + 3 ... 55
Temperature deviation, time (DIN 12880, Part 2) °C ± 0.1
Temperature deviation, spatial (DIN 12880, Part 2) °C ± 0.5
at 37 °C
Duration of the auto-start routine, to 37 °C
h 5 ... 10
ambient temperature 20 °C
Temperature recovery time, at 37 °C, door open 30
min < 10
seconds (to 98 % of initial value)
Heat transfer to environment:
kWh/h 0.085
at 37 °C
kWh/h 0.112
during ContraCon decontamination
Humidity

demineralized / distilled or
autoclaved or completely
Water quality
deionized / distilled or
autoclaved.

Liquid quantity:
l
Incubation operation max. 3. 0 / min 1.2
ml
ContraCon disinfection operation 300
Constant humidity at 37 °C (high-humidity mode) % rH approx. 95
Constant humidity at 37 °C (low-humidity mode) % rH approx. 90
Humidity recovery time, at 95 % rH, door open 30 min approx. 30 (stainless steel)
seconds (to 98 % of initial value)1 min approx. 30 (copper)
1
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Description Unit Value

CO2 gas supply system

Gas purity % min. 99.5 or medical quality
Prepressure bar min. 0.8 - max. 1
Measuring and control range % vol. 0... 20
Control deviation, temporal % vol. ± 0.1
Recovery time, at 5 %, door open 30 seconds
min <8
(to 98 % of initial value)
CO2 measuring cell
Accuracy (absolute) % CO2 ± 0.3
O2 gas supply system
Gas purity % min. 99.5 or medical quality
Prepressure bar min. 0.8 - max. 1
Measuring and control range % vol. 1... 21 or 5... 90
Control deviation, temporal % vol. ± 0.1
Retention time, door open 30 seconds
(to 98 % of initial value) min
Option: 1.....21 % O2 ~ 0,5 % O2/min
Option: 5.....90 % O2 ~ 1,0 % O2/min
Retention time, door open 30 seconds min
(to 98 % of initial value)
Option: 3 % O2 36 ~ 0,5 % O2/min
Option: 70 % O2 51 ~ 1,0 % O2/min
O2 measuring cell
± 0.5 (Option: 1.....21 % O2)
Accuracy (absolute) % O2
± 2.0 (Option: 5.....90 % O2)
Electrical system
Rated voltage V 1/N/PE 230 V, AC
V 1/N/PE 120 V, AC
V 1/N/PE 100 V, AC
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Interference suppression (DIN VDE 0875) Interference level N
Type of protection (DIN 40 050) IP 20
Protection class l
Overvoltage category (IEC 1010, EN 61010) ll
Pollution severity (IEC 1010, EN 61010) 2
A 2,6 (230 V, AC)
Rated current 5,3 (120 V, AC)
6,2 (100 V, AC)
On-site fusing:
T 16 A
Fuse
G 16
Circuit breaker

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Description Unit Value

kW 0.60 (230 VAC)
Rated input kW 0.64 (120 VAC)
kW 0.62 (100 VAC)
EMC class B
Others
Sound pressure level (DIN 45 635, Part 1) dB(A) < 50
Relative humidity of environment % rH max. 80
Location elevation m NN max. 2000

Fig. 33: Overview of gas consumption (CO2)

Fig. 33
Gas consumption

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13. Disposal

CAUTION – Contamination hazard!

The device can be used for preparing and pro-

cessing infectious substances so that the
device or device components may become
contaminated.
Before device components are discarded, they
must be decontaminated!
• The device components must be cleaned
thoroughly; after the cleaning, they must be
disinfected or sterilized, as required by the
application.
• Discarded devices or device components
must be provided with an appropriate cer-
tificate showing the decontamination mea-
sures performed.

All device components can be discarded properly after they have been decon-
taminated properly.

NOTE – Recycling service

Thermo Electron LED offer, for a small fee, an

environmentally compatible recycling service
for discarded devices.

Component Material
Thermal insulation components Polystyrene foam EPS/PPS-Compound
Enclosed electrical components coated with different
Printed circuit boards
plastics, equipped on epoxy resin-bound boards.
Plastic components, general Note material labelling
Exterior housing Galvanized steel sheet, painted
Device rear panel Galvanized steel sheet
Outer door Galvanized steel sheet, painted
Door inner panel Galvanized steel sheet, painted
Operating panel and indicator foil Polyethylene
Magnetic door seal Magnetic core sheathed with EMPP
Heating Silicone-sheathed resistance-type wires
Interior containers, installed components
Stainless steel 1.4301 or copper
and shelves
Plug for pipe channel Silicone
Pressure compensation opening insert POM with brass sinter filter
Glas screen Soda-silicate glass
Glass door seal, measurement opening Tempered silicone
Sensor block Stainless steel 1.4301
Blower wheel Stainless steel 1.4305 or copper
Measuring cell baseplate seal Tempered silicone
Cables Plastic-sheathed copper flexible
Packaging Corrugated board, polyethylene film, and styrofoam

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13. Disposal

WEEE Compliance:

This product is required to comply with the European Union‘s Waste Electrical
& Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the
following symbol:

Thermo Electron Corporation has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal

companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of
or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo Electron`s compliance
with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo
Electron products wich may assist the detection of substances subject to the
RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.

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14. Principles of good microbiological proceedings1

General information:
• Keep windows and doors at the place of location closed while carrying out
work.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
Do not store food in the work area.
• Wear laboratory frocks or other protective clothing in the work area.
• Always use auxiliaries when pipetting.
• Do not use syringes and hollow needles unless absolutely necessary.
• For all manipulators, try to avoid aerosol formation.
• After completion of the work and prior to leaving the work area, wash your
hands thoroughly and disinfect and regrease them, as required.
• Keep the work area tidy and clean. The work tables should contain only the
required devices and materials. Store stocks only in the designated contai-
ners and cabinets.
• Check the identity of the used agents at regular intervals as required for as-
sessing the potential hazard. The intervals depend on the potential hazard.
• When handling agents, employees are subject to a verbal, job-related instruc-
tion prior to starting work and subsequently at least once a year.
• Employees with no or little experience in microbiology, virology or cellular
biology must be carefully instructed, guided, and looked after.
• Vermins must be exterminated at regular intervals, as required.

The following additional principles apply to the handling of causatives:

• Disinfect all workplaces every day. If required, the growth of resistent germs
must be prevented by using a different disinfectant.
• Do not wear protective clothing outside the work area.
• Autoclave or disinfect contaminated devices prior to cleaning.
• Germ-contaminated waste must be collected safely and destroyed by autocla-
ving or disinfecting.
• If infectious material is spilled, the contaminated area must be immediate-
ly blocked and disinfected.
• When handling humanopathogenic germs for which an effective vaccine is
available, all employees must be vaccinated and immunity has to be chek-
ked at regular intervals using appropriate measures.
• The health conditions of the employees must be monitored using occupa-
tional medicine check-ups, i.e. initial examination prior to starting work and
annual follow-ups. For the check-ups, particularly the guidelines G24, “Skin
Diseases”, and G42, “Infection Diseases”, of the German trade associations
apply; these guidelines are used as generally acknowledged occupational
medicine guidelines by physicians to rate, evaluate, and acquire examina-
tion results based on identical criteria.
• For handling genetically manipulated organisms, viruses, and subviral agents
with potential hazards, proceeding according to guideline G43, “Biotechno-
logy”, of the German trade associations is required.
• First aid instructions for accidents with pathogenic microorganisms and vi-
ruses must always be freely accessible in the work area. All accidents must
be reported immediately to the supervisor in charge.

Further safety measures in dependence of the potential hazard:

• Usage of safety cabinets (airflow directed away from the experimentator)
according to Class I, Class II (type-tested)2 or Class III.
• Restriction and monitoring of the access to certain areas.
• Usage of special protective clothing and breathing equipment.

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14. Principles of good microbiological proceedings

• Disinfection of all germ-contaminated materials before they are removed from

the worktable.
• Constant vacuum in the work area.
• Reduction of the germ quantity in the exhaust air by suited measures, e.g.
HEPA filters.

The following general directives apply to the handling of humanopatho-

genic and livestock-pathogenic biological agents:
• For handling humanopathogenic biological agents, a permission according
to the German Federal Epidemic Act is required.
• For the handling of livestock epidemic germs, a permission in accordance
with the German Livestock Epidemic Act and Livestock Epidemic Germ Di-
rective is required.
• Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers must not handle infectious hu-
manopathogenic biological agents or materials containing these agents.

1To be applied accordingly to cell cultures.

2Manufacturers‘ references are published in the information bulletins “Safe Che-

mical Working” of the German chemical industry’s trade association and of the
German trade association for health and welfare service and also on demand
by the inspection office of the expert commission “Health and Welfare Service”.
The commission can be contacted at the trade association for health and wel-
fare service, Pappelallee 35-37, D-22089 Hamburg

Reference: Notice B003, Issue 1/92 – ZH 1/343 of the trade association of the
German chemical industry, published by Jedermann Verlag, Postfach 103140,
D-69O21 Heidelberg.

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15. Device log

16. Anhang
NOTE – Device log!

Record nameplate information, work carried

out, maintenance work, and repairs here.

Device type: Part number:

Serial number: Service number:
Location: Operator's note:
Work carried out Notes Date Signature

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16. Certificate of decontamination

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