OPERATING THE LABNET I-5311-DS INCUBATOR SHAKER
Asadvisedin the installationsection,it is veryimportantthat the unitbelevel and placedon a
verysolid surface. When loading theplatforms, it isalso important to loadthese in abalanced
mannerortheunitcan vibrate and possibly walk. Shakingunbalancedloadsfor extensive
periodsmay also damagethe shaker.
Beforepoweringuptheunit,youshould first set the mechanical SafetyThermostatontheback
oftheunittoa temperature just aboveyourintendedoperatingtemperature or at max (setting
of10) this safetyis not needed.
Afteryoufirstpoweruptheunit you should notice the shaker displayfirstshowingdashesthen
thepowerinputline frequency (F60 or F50for60Hz or 50Hz) and thetemperaturecontroller
displayshowingsomerandom numbers and dotsblinking.
Theshakerdisplayandtemperaturedisplayshouldthensettle down with the shaker display
showingthelasttimethat was set (orHLd)forcontinuousoperation, and the temperature
displayshowingthechambertemperature.
Youmaynowsetthe desired operatingtemperature,the desired shakingspeedand the
desiredshakingtime (see Controls sectionof this manual). It isrecommended that you testall
loadsto be shaken aslow speed underobservation and then graduallyraise the speedto
insuretheload and unit arestable. The unit should alsobe allowed to equilibrateto the set
temperaturebeforeusing.
Oncethe temperature, shakingspeed and shakingtime are set,use the Stop/ Startpadto
initiateshaking. When shaking in the timed mode, theword End willbe displayed onthe
shakerdisplaywhen the shakingisdone. In timed modetheword Hld (hold)willbe displayed
ontheshaker display. The user may switchthe shaker display toshowthe shaking speed by
pressingthe“PushtoShift” knob.
Theusercanobservetheload being shaken through theglasswindowandcanalso turn on
the chamber light for additional visibility. The chamber light should not be left on for an
extended period as it adds heat to the chamber and may cause the chamber tempera-
ture to rise above the set point.
Theusermay open thechamberdoor at anytimeto gain accessthechamber.Ifthe shaker is
runningwhenthedoor is open, theshakerpowerwill be immediately cutcausingtheshaker to
slowandstop. Theshaker display will showOpnfor open. Shakingwillautomaticallyresume
whenthe door isclosed if thereis still timeremaining on theshaker run. Note: The clock
continuestocountdownwhenthedoor is open even though the shakerhasstopped.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Noroutinemaintenanceisrequires for the electrical ormechanicalcomponentsofthe unit. The
incubatorexterior,interiorandshaking platform should be wipeddownperiodically with a soft
dampcloth with mild soap.Do not usechlorine-based bleach orabrasives. Any spills in the
incubator and/orontheshakingplatformsshouldbecleaned upimmediately. Be sure to
disconnect the power cord before cleaning or decontaminating the oven.
