SciCan Ensure SCI-BINC User manual

Ensure™Incubator
Operator’s Manual
Ensure Incubator Operators Manual SD-326 Rev 2.0. Copyright 2012 SciCan Ltd. All rights reserved.
Ensure
Inc.
www.medicaldevicedepot.com
1-877-646-3300

Table of Contents
1 – Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
2 – Important Information
2.1 – Disclaimers ...................................................................................... 3
2.2 – Important Symbols .......................................................................... 3
2.3 – Package Contents .......................................................................... 4
2.4 – Unit Overview .................................................................................. 4
3 – Installation
3.1 – Environmental Considerations ........................................................ 5
3.2 – Unit Placement and Installation ...................................................... 6
4 – Selecting a Program .................................................................................. 7
5 – Maintenance .............................................................................................. 9
Appendix A – Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 10
Appendix B – Technical Specifications ........................................................ 10
Appendix C – Wiring Diagram ...................................................................... 11
Appendix D – Warranty ................................................................................. 12
EU Representative:
SciCan GmbH SciCan, Inc.
Wangener Strasse 78 701 Technology Drive
88299 Leutkirch im Allgäu Canonsburg PA 15317
GERMANY U.S.A
Tel.: [phone] – 0 Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] – 699 Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Manufactured for:
SciCan Ltd.
1440 Don Mills Road
Toronto ON M3B 3P9
Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
OPTIM is a registered trademark and Ensure and Your Infection Control Specialist are trademarks of SciCan Ltd.
All other trademarks referred to in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
1

1 – Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the Ensure™Incubator. We are confident
that you have purchased the finest equipment of its type. The Ensure Incubator
is a counter-top unit that features 5 selectable incubation cycles set at 57°C
(134.6°F) designed to meet your needs and suitability as an in-office incubator.
The detail of installing, operating and maintaining your Ensure Incubator are all
contained within this operator’s manual. To ensure years of safe, trouble-free
service, please read these instructions before operating this unit and keep them
for future reference. Contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice to reflect changes and improvements to this product.
2

2 – Important Information
2.1 Disclaimers
This unit is a low voltage (12V) indoor laboratory incubator set to 57°C (134.6°F)
incubation temperature. Do not permit any person other than a certified
personnel to supply parts for service or maintain your Ensure incubator. SciCan
shall not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages caused
by any maintenance or services performed on the Ensure incubator by a third
party, or for the use of equipment or parts manufactured by a third party,
including lost profits, any commercial loss, economic loss, or loss arising from
personal injury.
Never remove the cover of the unit and never insert objects through holes or
openings in the unit. Doing so may damage the unit and/or pose a hazard to
the operator.
IMPORTANT:
Follow your leading infection control authorities and local regulatory guidelines /
recommendations for routine monitoring of any sterilizer
2.2 – Important Symbols
NOTE
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
WARNING
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF INJURY.
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL TO
AVOID INJURING THE USER AND/OR OTHERS.
DANGER
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF PROPERTY
DAMAGE. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL TO
PREVENT POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT OR
OTHER PROPERTY.
DANGER
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER DUE TO HIGH
TEMPERATURE.
3

2.3 – Package Contents
When you receive your Ensure Incubator carton, the items listed below will be
included. If any of the items are missing, contact your dealer immediately so
that the situation can be corrected.
Part Number SCI-BINC
(1) Incubator
(1) Power adapter
(1) Vial crusher support peg
(1) Operator manual
Part Number SCI-BISK includes 25 biological indicators (SCI-BI25) and 1 log
book (SCI-BILOG)
2.4 – Unit Overview
LCD Display
Power
Connector
Power
Switch
Dry Block
Start/Stop/Reset
Key Pad
Vial Crusher
Support Peg
Dry Block
Keypad
Program
Selection
4

3 – Installation
3.1 – Environmental Considerations
There are several factors that may affect the performance of your Ensure
Incubator. Please review these factors, and select a suitable location in which
to install the unit.
• Temperature and Humidity
Avoid installing your Ensure Incubator in direct sunlight or close to a heat
source (e.g. vents, heat lamps, radiators). The recommended operating
temperatures are 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
• Spacing
The vents on the bottom of the Ensue Incubator should remain unobstructed.
• Venting
The Ensure Incubator should be operated in a clean, dust free environment
with adequate air flow and away from any corrosive gases.
• Work Surface
The Ensure Incubator should be placed on a flat, dry, solid level working
surface.
• Electromagnetic Environment
While the Ensure Incubator does not emit any radiation, it may be affected by
other equipment which does. We recommend that the unit be kept away from
potential sources of interference.
• Electrical Requirements
The Ensure Incubator is a low voltage device. Use the supplied voltage power
adapter or a supply with the same voltage rating as indicated on the label at
the back of the Ensure Incubator.
5

3.2 – Unit Placement and Installation
• When placing the unit on a counter or working surface, ensure the unit is
stable and all four feet should be in contact with the working surface.
• Insert the 12V, 4A power adapter to the power connector on the back
of the unit and then insert the other end to the main power supply.
• Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit by pressing “I” identied
on the switch.
• The following messages will appear on the LCD display
This message will flash 3 times.
This message, ‘XX’, will appear until the
unit is ready, indicated by “OK”.
The temperature will increase slowly to 57.0C.
This message indicates the unit has reached the required temperature
of 57°C and is ready to be used.
DANGER
THE SURFACE OF THE DRY BLOCK MAY BE HOT.
SYSTEM TESTING
P1 25.9C
XX
P1 57.0C
OK
P1 57.0C
P5 57.0C
DC 12V
100-240V
SYSTEM TESTING
P1 25.9C
XX
P1 57.0C
OK
P1 57.0C
P5 57.0C
DC 12V
100-240V
6

4 – Selecting a Program
The Ensure incubator is equipped with 5 individual programs (P1, P2, P3, P4,
P5) all pre-set for 57°C (134.6°F) incubation. Each program can be started at
different intervals and will count up to 24 hours.
NOTE
IT IS RECOMMENDED THE USER PLACE THE VIALS IN THE
CORRESPONDING BLOCK WELLS TO HELP IDENTIFY THE
INCUBATION TIME FOR THAT VIAL
NOTE
REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE VIALS
BEING USED FOR STEPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PLACING THEM
INTO THE INCUBATOR
• Once the unit shows ‘OK’ you can start a program by pressing the button
until the desired program (P1 or P2 or P3 or P4 or P5) is selected.
• Press the button to start the timer. The timer will start to blink, indicating
the timer has started and will count to 24:00 HR.
• Upon completion of 24 hours the unit will beep 1 to 5 times, depending on the
chosen program (1 beep for P1, 2 beeps for P2……5 beeps for P5) and the
following will be displayed on the LCD
• Once √√ is displayed, the program can be reset to restart by pressing and
holding the button for 3 seconds
P
P
P
SYSTEM TESTING
P1 25.9C
XX
P1 57.0C
OK
P1 57.0C
P5 57.0C
DC 12V
100-240V
7

NOTE
24 HOURS AFTER THE LAST CYCLE IS COMPLETED,
THE INCUBATOR WILL GO INTO STANDBY MODE AND THE
TEMPERATURE WILL DECREASE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
TO REACTIVATE THE INCUBATOR, PRESS THE BUTTON
ONCE. THE INCUBATOR WILL START TO WARM UP TO THE
REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.
NOTE
PRESSING THE BUTTON DURING A CYCLE WILL STOP
THE TIMER. THIS IS INDICATED BY THE “:” NOT FLASHING.
PRESSING THE AGAIN WILL RESTART THE TIMER,
INDICATED BY THE “:” FLASHING.
NOTE
IF A PROGRAM NEEDS TO BE STOPPED AND RESET, PRESS
THE BUTTON ONCE TO STOP THE TIMER AND THEN PRESS
AND HOLD THE BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS TO RESET THE
PROGRAM TO 00:00
NOTE
IT IS RECOMMENED PRACTICE TO POWER OFF THE UNIT
AT THE END OF EACH DAY OR WHEN NOT IN USE.
P
P
P
P
P
8

5 - Maintenance
WARNING
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO
CLEANING ANY OF THE INCUBATOR SURFACES AND WAIT
10 MINUTES FOR THE INCUBATOR TO COOL DOWN PRIOR
TO CLEANING.
• The Ensure Incubator should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust and debris from the surface. SciCan OPTIM™33 TB wipes
can also be used to wipe the surface.
WARNING
DO NOT WASHER THE INCUBATOR IN ANY TYPE OF WASHER
OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WITHIN.
• The wells of the incubator should be cleaned regularly with an alcohol
dipped cloth. This will ensure the surface walls of the well are clean from any
contaminants for proper heat transfer to the vials. Never pour any cleaning
agent in the wells.
WARNING
NEVER POUR ANY CLEANING AGENT IN THE WELLS.
CORROSIVE CLEANING AGENTS ARE STRONGLY PROHIBITED.
9

Appendix A – Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Corrective Action
No LCD Display No power to unit Check all the electrical
connections
‘OPEN’ is displayed Defective sensor or Contact SciCan
on the LCD loose connection Service Dealer
‘SHORT’ is displayed Defective sensor Contact SciCan
on the LCD Service Dealer
The temperature Main heater element Contact SciCan
does not increase may have failed Service Dealer
Keypad buttons Keyboard failed Contact SciCan
don’t work Service Dealer
Appendix B – Technical Specifications
Model SCI-BINC
Power Voltage DC 12V, 4A
Power 35 W
Temperature Range 57°C ± 0.5°C (134.6°F ± 0.9°F)
Timer range 24 hours (hh:mm)
Accuracy of temperature ± 0.5°C (± 0.9°F)
LCD display accuracy ± 0.1C (± 0.2°F)
Operating temperature 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 110mm×150mm×80mm(4.3” x 5.8” x 4.7”)
Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
10

Appendix C – Wiring Diagram
100-240V
Adapter
12V 48W
Main switch
Heater
Display
Main
board
J7 J4
J3
J1
Panel
J2
Sensor J5
11

Appendix D – Warranty
For a period of one year, SciCan guarantees that the Ensure Incubator, when
supplied by SciCan in new and unused condition, will not fail during normal
service due to defects in material and workmanship that are not due to
apparent abuse, misuse, or accident.
In the event of failure due to such defects during this period of time, the
exclusive remedies shall be repair or replacement, at SciCan’s option and
without charge, of any defective part(s), provided SciCan is notified in writing
within thirty (30) days of the date of such a failure and further provided that the
defective part(s) are returned to SciCan prepaid.
This warranty shall be considered to be validated if the product is accompanied
by the original purchase invoice from the authorized SciCan dealer, and
such invoice identifies the item by serial number and clearly states the date
of purchase. Not other validation is acceptable. After one year, all SciCan’s
warranties and other duties with respect to quality of the product shall be
conclusively presumed to have been satisfied, all liability therefore shall
terminate, and no action of breach of any such warranty or duty may thereafter
be commenced against SciCan.
Any express warranty not provided hereon and any implied warranty or
representation as to performance, and any remedy for breach of contract
which, but for this provision, might arise by implication, operation of law,
custom of trade or course of dealing, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or of fitness for particular purpose with respect.
12

SciCan Ltd., 1440 Don Mills Road, Toronto ON M3B 3P9 Canada • www.scican.com