Phcbi MCO-170ML User manual

Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 101 for all model numbers.
MCO-170ML
Operating Instructions
O2/CO2Incubator
This product is for research use only.
Not for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION...................................................4
LABELS ON INCUBATOR ............................................................................9
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................................................................9
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
Unit ..........................................................................................................10
LCD touch panel......................................................................................12
Remote alarm terminal............................................................................15
INSTALLATION
Installation site.........................................................................................16
Installation ...............................................................................................18
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ..................................................................22
Connecting N2/O2gas cylinder................................................................23
BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION
Initial cleaning method ............................................................................25
Removing inner attachments...................................................................26
Installing inner attachments.....................................................................29
Filling humidifying pan.............................................................................30
FOR BETTER CULTIVATION
Precautions for cultures ..........................................................................31
Preventing contamination ....................................................................... 32
CORRECT OPERATION ............................................................................33
BASIC OPERATION ON LCD TOUCH PANEL ..........................................34
BASIC PARAMETERS
Numerical input to input window .............................................................36
Setting temperature, CO2density, O2density
and high limit temperature alarm...................37
Setting key lock .......................................................................................39
Removing key lock ..................................................................................41
Automatic N2gas (O2gas) cylinder changeover.....................................43
Manual N2gas (O2gas) supply line A/B changeover..............................45
ALARM PARAMETERS ..............................................................................46
OPERATION/ALARM LOG
Setting log interval...................................................................................49
Displaying operation log..........................................................................50
Exporting operation log ...........................................................................54
Displaying alarm log................................................................................57
Exporting alarm log .................................................................................59
OTHER PARAMETERS
Setting date and time ..............................................................................62
Setting brightness and sleep...................................................................63

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CONTENTS
UV LAMP PARAMETERS...........................................................................65
Using UV lamp ........................................................................................65
Setting UV lamp ON period.....................................................................66
Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours.................................................................68
H2O2DECONTAMINATION ........................................................................70
H
2O2decontamination .............................................................................71
Precautions when handling H2O2reagent...............................................75
Using unlock key .....................................................................................75
ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) ......................................................................76
Setting User-ID........................................................................................76
Setting auto lock......................................................................................78
Using unlock key .....................................................................................81
Removing auto lock.................................................................................82
GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) .............................................................83
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ..................................................................83
Automatic CO2gas supply line changeover............................................84
Manual CO2gas supply line A/B changeover .........................................86
STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION).........................................87
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................90
ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS.............................................91
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................95
DISPOSAL OF UNIT...................................................................................98
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................99
PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................101
SAFETY CHECK SHEET .........................................................................102

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INTRODUCTION
■Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Product and follow the instructions for safety
operation.
■PHC Corporation disavows any responsibility for safety if the Product is used for other than the intended
use or used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions.
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■The contents of the operating instructions are subject to change without notice for improvement of
performance or functions.
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order is incorrect.
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are any inaccuracies.
■No part of the operating instructions may be reproduced in any form without the expressed written
permission of PHC Corporation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PHC Corporation guarantees this product under certain warranty conditions. However, please note that
PHC Corporation shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the contents of the product.
<Intended Use>
This equipment is designed for cell and tissue culture for laboratory use. Not for clinical diagnosis or
treatment of humans or animals.