Phcbi MCO-170AICD User manual

MCO-170AICD
MCO-170AICUVD
Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 95 for model number.
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Operating Instructions
CO2Incubator

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION...................................................4
SYMBOLS ON INCUBATOR ........................................................................8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................................................................8
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
Unit ............................................................................................................9
LCD touch panel...................................................................................... 11
Remote alarm terminal............................................................................13
INSTALLATION
Installation site.........................................................................................14
Installation ...............................................................................................16
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ..................................................................19
BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION
Initial cleaning method ............................................................................20
Removing inner attachments...................................................................21
Installing inner attachments.....................................................................23
Filling humidifying pan.............................................................................24
FOR BETTER CULTIVATION
Precautions for cultures ..........................................................................25
Preventing contamination ....................................................................... 26
CORRECT OPERATION ............................................................................27
BASIC OPERATION ON LCD TOUCH PANEL ..........................................28
BASIC PARAMETERS
Numerical input to input window .............................................................30
Setting temperature, CO
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density and high limit temperature alarm ............31
Setting key lock .......................................................................................33
Removing key lock ..................................................................................35
ALARM PARAMETERS ..............................................................................37
OPERATION/ALARM/STERILISATION LOG
Setting log interval...................................................................................40
Displaying operation log..........................................................................41
Exporting operation log ...........................................................................45
Displaying alarm log................................................................................48
Exporting alarm log .................................................................................50
Displaying sterilisation log.......................................................................53
Exporting sterilisation log ........................................................................55
OTHER PARAMETERS
Setting date and time ..............................................................................58
Setting brightness and sleep...................................................................59

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CONTENTS
DRY HEAT STERILISATION ......................................................................61
Dry heat sterilisation................................................................................61
ELECTRIC LOCK .......................................................................................66
Setting User-ID........................................................................................66
Setting auto lock......................................................................................68
Using unlock key .....................................................................................71
Removing auto lock.................................................................................72
UV LAMP PARAMETERS...........................................................................73
Using UV lamp ........................................................................................73
Setting UV lamp ON period.....................................................................74
Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours.................................................................76
GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) .............................................................78
Connecting CO2gas cylinder ..................................................................78
Automatic CO2gas supply line changeover............................................79
Manual CO2gas supply line A/B changeover .........................................81
STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION).........................................82
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................85
ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS.............................................86
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................90
DISPOSAL OF UNIT...................................................................................92
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................93
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................95
SAFETY CHECK SHEET ...........................................................................96

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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.
■This equipment is designed for cell and tissue culture.
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.

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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.
T
his symbol means an action is prohibited.
T
his symbol means an instruction must be followed.
Be sure to keep the operating instructions in a place accessible to users of this unit.
< Label on the unit >
This mark is labeled on the cover in which the electrical components of high voltage are
enclosed to prevent the electric shock.
The cover should be removed by a qualified engineer or service personnel only.
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.

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Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to
rain water.
Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by
unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire.
Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from
turning over. If the floor is not strong enough or the installation site is not adequate, this may result in
injury from the unit falling or tipping over.
Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water.
Deterioration of the insulation may result which could cause current leakage or electric shock.
Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location. This may cause explosion or fire.
Never install the unit where acid or corrosive gases are present as current leakage or electric
shock may result due to corrosion.
Always ground (earth) the unit to prevent electric shock. If the power supply outlet is not
grounded, it will be necessary to install a ground by qualified engineers.
Never ground the unit through a gas pipe, water main, telephone line or lightning rod. Such
grounding may cause electric shock in the case of an incomplete circuit.
Connect the unit to a power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. Use of
any other voltage or frequency other than that on the rating label may cause fire or electric shock.
Never store volatile or flammable substances in this unit if the container cannot be sealed. These
may cause explosion or fire.
Do not insert metal objects such as a pin or a wire into any vent, gap or any outlet on the unit.
This may cause electric shock or injury by accidental contact with moving parts.
Use this unit in safe area when treating the poison, harmful or radiate articles. Improper use
may cause bad effect on your health or environment.
Turn off the power switch (if provided) and disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any
repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury.
Do not touch any electrical parts (such as power supply plug) or operate switches with a wet
hand. This may cause electric shock.
WARNING

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.
Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit.
Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when
the liquid is spilled.
Never bind, process, or step on the power supply cord, or never damage or break the power
supply plug. A broken power supply cord or plug may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the power supply cord if its power supply plug is loose. Such power supply cord may
cause fire or electric shock.
Never disassemble, repair, or modify the unit yourself. Any such work carried out by an
unauthorized person may result in fire, or electric shock or injury due to a malfunction.
Disconnect the power supply plug if there is something wrong with the unit. Continued
abnormal operation may cause electric shock or fire.
When removing the power supply plug from the power supply outlet, grip the power supply
plug, not the cord. Pulling the power supply cord may result in electric shock or fire by short circuit.
Disconnect the power supply plug before moving the unit. Take care not to damage the power
supply cord. A damaged power supply cord may cause electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the power supply plug when the unit is not used for long periods. Keeping the
connection may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire due to the deterioration of insulation.
If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period, ensure that children
do not have access and that doors cannot be closed completely.
The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Remove doors to
prevent accidents such as suffocation.
Do not put the packing plastic bag within reach of children as suffocation may result.
Always use the removable power supply cord that is provided. Other power supply cord may
cause electric shock or fire.
Do not position this unit and the other unit so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection of
the power supply plug. Failure to disconnect the power supply plug may cause fire if there is
something wrong with the unit.
WARNING

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When performing dry heat sterilisation, securely close the internal and external doors. Failure to
do so may cause burns.
During dry heat sterilisation, plug the access hole with the silicon cap that is provided. Failure to
do so may cause burns.
Do not use the unlock key to unlock the outer door during dry heat sterilisation even if a power
failure occurs. Doing so may cause burns.
Do not look directly at UV light. UV light is harmful to the eyes.
Do not push door switch with the inner door open. Pressing door switch turns on UV lamp emitting
harmful light.
This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker.
Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A multiple-tap may
cause fire resulting from abnormal heating.
Never store corrosive substances such as acid or alkali in this unit if the container cannot be
sealed. These may cause corrosion of inner components or electric parts.
Check the setting when starting up of operation after power failure or turning off of power
switch. The stored items may be damaged due to the change of setting.
Be careful not to tip over the unit during movement to prevent damage or injury.
Prepare a safety check sheet (copy the last page) when you request any repair or maintenance for
the safety of service personnel.
Use caution to avoid burning. Inside of outer door is hot during operation. Touching hot surface
may cause burn injury.
CAUTION
WARNING

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SYMBOLS ON INCUBATOR
The symbols are attached to the incubator. The following table describes the symbols.
This symbol is attached to covers that access high-voltage electrical components to
prevent electric shock. Only a qualified engineer or service personnel should be
allowed to open these covers.
This symbol indicates that caution is required. Refer to product documentation for
details.
This symbol indicates a hot surface.
This symbol indicates an earth.
This symbol means “ON” for a power switch.
This symbol means “OFF” for a power switch.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1):
■Indoor use;
■Altitude up to 2000 m;
■Temperature 5oC to 40oC
■Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31oC decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity
at 40oC;
■Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage;
■Transient overvoltages up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II;
■Temporary OVERVOLTAGES occurring on the mains supply;
■Applicable pollution degree of the intended environment (POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in most cases);