Phcbi MCO-230AIC User manual

MCO-230AIC
MCO-230AICUV
Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 91 for all model numbers.
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Operating Instructions
CO2Incubator

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION....................................................4
LABELS ON INCUBATOR ............................................................................8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.................................................................9
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
Unit ...........................................................................................................10
LCD touch panel.......................................................................................12
Remote alarm terminal.............................................................................14
INSTALLATION
Installation site..........................................................................................15
Installation ................................................................................................17
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ...................................................................20
BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION
Initial cleaning method .............................................................................21
Removing inner attachments....................................................................22
Installing inner attachments......................................................................24
Filling humidifying pan..............................................................................25
FOR BETTER CULTIVATION
Precautions for cultures ...........................................................................26
Preventing contamination.........................................................................27
CORRECT OPERATION .............................................................................28
BASIC OPERATION ON LCD TOUCH PANEL ...........................................29
BASIC PARAMETERS
Numerical input to input window ..............................................................31
Setting temperature, CO
2
density and high limit temperature alarm .............32
Setting key lock ........................................................................................34
Removing key lock ...................................................................................36
ALARM PARAMETERS ...............................................................................38
OPERATION/ALARM LOG
Setting log interval....................................................................................41
Displaying operation log...........................................................................42
Exporting operation log ............................................................................45
Displaying alarm log .................................................................................48
Exporting alarm log ..................................................................................50
OTHER PARAMETERS
Setting date and time ...............................................................................53
Setting brightness and sleep....................................................................54

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CONTENTS
UV LAMP PARAMETERS............................................................................56
Using UV lamp .........................................................................................56
Setting UV lamp ON period......................................................................57
Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours..................................................................59
H2O2DECONTAMINATION .........................................................................61
H
2O2decontamination ..............................................................................62
Precautions when handling H2O2reagent................................................66
Using unlock key ......................................................................................66
ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) .......................................................................67
Setting User-ID.........................................................................................67
Setting auto lock.......................................................................................69
Using unlock key ......................................................................................72
Removing auto lock..................................................................................73
GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) ..............................................................74
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ...................................................................74
Automatic CO2gas supply line changeover.............................................75
Manual CO2gas supply line changeover .................................................77
STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION)..........................................78
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .........................................................................81
ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS..............................................82
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................85
DISPOSAL OF UNIT....................................................................................88
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................89
PERFORMANCE .........................................................................................91
SAFETY CHECK SHEET ............................................................................92

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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.
■Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place so that it can be referred to as necessary.
■The contents of the operating instructions are subject to change without notice for improvement of
performance or functions.
■Contact our sales representative or agent if any page of the operating instructions is lost or the page
order is incorrect.
■Contact our sales representative or agent if any point in the operating instructions is unclear or if there
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.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions
as it contains important safety advice.
Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If
the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any
other person.
Precautions are illustrated in the following way:
WARNING
Failure to observe WARNING signs could result in a hazard to personnel
possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Failure to observe CAUTION signs could result in injury to personnel and
damage to the unit and associated property.
Symbol shows;
This symbol means caution.
This symbol means an action is prohibited.
This symbol means an instruction must be followed.
Be sure to keep the operating instructions in a place accessible to users of this unit.
WARNING
As with any equipment that uses CO2gas, there is a likelihood of oxygen depletion in the vicinity
of the equipment. It is important that you assess the work site to ensure there is suitable and
sufficient ventilation. If restricted ventilation is suspected, then other methods of ensuring a
safe environment must be considered. These may include atmosphere monitoring and warning
devices.