MNM30016 - V11 K-MINC-1000 User Manual
MNM30016 - V11 K-MINC-1000 User Manual
MANUAL
K-MINC-1000
Benchtop Incubator
GENERAL INFORMATION
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injury. This device should hesitate to contact us if there are any unclear points or ambiguities in
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personnel.
CAUTION:
Any adjustment,
modification or repairs to
the equipment should be
carried out by persons
authorised to perform
them.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAMS iii
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL iv
Warnings, Cautions, and Important Notes iv
Manual Structure iv
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
2. ABOUT THE K-MINC-1000 2
2.1 Intended Use 2
2.2 Contra-indication for Device Use 2
3. INSTALLATION AND SET-UP 3
3.1 Unpacking 3
3.2 You Need to Supply 4
3.3 Front of the Device 5
3.4 Rear of the Device 6
3.5 Supply Voltage Selection 7
3.6 Device Placement 8
3.7 Gas Supply 8
3.7.1 Gas Mixture Required 8
3.7.2 Gas Bottle Regulator Recommendations 9
3.7.3 Connection to Gas Bottle 10
3.7.4 Series Connections of Devices 11
3.7.5 Other Gas Connections 11
3.8 Humidification Flask 12
3.9 Activating the Device 13
3.10 Chamber Temperature Selection 13
3.11 Gas Flow Rate Selection 14
3.12 Insertion of the Culture Dishes 14
3.13 First Time Use 14
3.14 Alarm Conditions 15
3.14.1 No Gas Flow or Gas Flow Out of Range 15
3.14.2 Temperature Out of Range 15
3.14.3 External Alarm 15
3.14.4 Low Battery (power-fail external alarm) 15
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 16
4.1 Changing Internal Filter, Gas Lines & Humidification Flask 16
4.2 Cleaning the Device 16
4.3 Biannual Functionality Testing 18
4.4 Inspection by an Authorised Service Technician 19
4.5 Fuse Replacement 20
4.6 Return Procedure 21
5. ACCESSORIES 22
6. TECHNICAL DATA 23
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 24
8. LIMITED WARRANTY 26
8.1 Liability 26
9. INDEX 27
10. INSTALLATION AND SET-UP CHECKLIST 29
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EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAMS
The following pictograms appear on the device
Standby/On
Start/Stop
On
Off
IP31
Degree of enclosure protection from solid
object and liquids
Heater
Temperature
Contacts
Up/down buttons
Cylinder connection
Alarm
Communication port
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Manual Structure
This manual has a table of contents (page i) to help you find section titles
quickly. These titles may then be easily located on the relevant page by
looking for title blocks.
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions for use describe the operation of the device and the
WARNING: Please accessories.
familiarise yourself with
the safety instructions It is essential to use this document to familiarise yourself with the
before using the device! functions and the operation of the device before use.
Not following these instructions can result in damage or breakdown
of the device and accessories.
WARNING: Electric
shock hazard!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Protect the device from being splashed by liquid. Keep the power switch
dry. Should any liquid enter the device, discontinue use immediately.
WARNING: This
device should only be
operated by appropriately
qualified personnel !
WARNING: Device Do not use in an area where flammable gases are present.
can cause explosion in
presence of flammable
gases! Use only the Braided PTFE lined gas connecting hose supplied with the
K-MINC-1000 to connect it to a gas supply. The use of another tubing
may result in the loss of desired gas concentrations.
WARNING: Use the
correct gas connecting
hose! For your own safety use only original accessories (see §5).
WARNING: Use
only original accessories!
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It is important to 3
retain package for future
use. (Refer to §4.6 -
Return Procedure)
4 5
Check the device and all accessories immediately upon receipt to make
sure the contents are complete and that nothing is damaged. The
manufacturer will only honour claims for compensation, which are
forwarded immediately to the sales representative or the authorised
service company.
Remove all items from plastic covers except item 3 (humidification flask)
which needs to be handled under sterile conditions (refer to §3.8)
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WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD!
Do not immerse the
incubator!
The ambient
temperature should be
between 20 and 30°C for
the K-MINC-1000 set-
point of 35 to 40°C. For
set-point of 37°C,
ambient operational
range is extended to 18-
32°C . All temperature
set-points are maintained 3.7 Gas Supply
within ± 0.2°C accuracy.
Relative humidity should 3.7.1 Gas Mixture Required
be between 30 and 90%
To maintain the correct operating pH of 7.2-7.4 in bicarbonate buffered
for the device to function
media the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere in contact with the
correctly.
media must be strictly controlled. The concentration of CO2 (expressed
as a percentage) required to maintain the correct operating pH is
dependant on the chemical composition and concentration of the media,
WARNING: Ensure
the altitude at which the device is being operated and the humidification
that the appropriate high
status of the atmosphere in contact with the media. The correct
purity gas mixture is
percentage CO2 for the desired pH can be determined from the
selected for the altitude
graph provided.
of use and the culture
media being used!
At sea level, the Cook Culture System range of media will give an
approximate pH of 7.4 if 5.0% CO2 is used and 7.3 if 6.0% CO2 is
Using the Cook
used in the gas mixture. Cook recommends the use of 6.0% CO2 as it
Culture System at sea
promotes a more rapid recovery to an acceptable pH. Cook recommends
level a 6% CO2, 5% O2,
a reduced oxygen concentration from the normal atmospheric
and 89% N2 blend high
concentration, to a more physiological value of 5-8% in the atmosphere
purity gas mixture is
in contact with the media, as this may reduce reactive oxygen
recommended.
species formation.
If using the K-MINC-1000 at other than sea level, the following graph
may be used to find the approximate CO2 percentage to achieve a
pH of 7.3.
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% CO 2
r e q u ir e d to m a in ta in p H 7 .3 v s A lti tu d e
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
m e tre s a b o v e s e a le v e l
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Check the seal is gas tight by covering with soapy water and looking for
the presence of bubbles. If bubbles are observed, disconnect and repeat
from step 1, tightening the nut further if no foreign material is found in
the fitting.
Blanking Plug
The same reliable leak-proof seal can be obtained every time the
connection is made.
The blanking plug, shown above, must be tightened on to the unused
gas connection.
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Front of Device
Bacterial Filter
3. Insert the gas lines into the centre slots on each side of the
chamber as per the diagram below. Check to ensure that the gas
lines are not kinked and are seated correctly into the slots to
ensure they are not crimped when the lid is closed.
See detail
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New and repaired 1. If the gas flow is on, turn it off by depressing the Gas Flow
products must be ON/STANDBY touch-pad.
prepared and tested 2. Lift the lid of the centre chamber and detach and remove the old
according to the manual filter, gas line and humidification flask.
instructions before you
3. Prepare and insert a new flask as detail in §3.8.
use them.
4. To recommence operation of the incubator depress the Gas Flow
ON/STANDBY touch-pad tore-start gas flow checking that
WARNING: bubbles can be observed in the humidification flask, and that the
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD! gas line supplying each chamber is not kinked or pinched. Close
Do not use a the lid of the centre chamber and adjust the flow rate if required.
contaminated
humidification flask in
5. Allow 4 hours for the water to heat and saturate
the device. It is with CO2.
recommended that the This process can be accelerated by:
sterile humidification
flask be replaced each 1. Pre-heating the new humidification flask to 35°C in step 3, and
time the sterile water 2. Purging the system at least 3 times in quick succession in step 4.
needs refilling in order to
This will allow immediate use of the K-MINC-1000.
avoid bacterial
contamination of
contents.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK 4.2 Cleaning the Device
HAZARD!
Do not immerse the Before periodic cleaning of the device remove:
incubator! 1. The power cable from the connection at the rear of the unit.
2. The humidification bottle.
3. The contents of the incubation chambers.
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Clean the gas vents located towards the inside rear corner of the chamber
lids by scrubbing the hole with a small "pipe-cleaner" wetted with the
aqueous 70% alcohol solution or other appropriate disinfectant.
Following cleaning, leave the lids of the unit open sufficient time to
ensure that all alcohol fumes have dissipated.
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WARNING:
No user serviceable parts Inspections at least once a year For ongoing operational safety of
inside! the device, it must be maintained
annually by an authorised
service technician.
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When returning The authorised service agent has the right to refuse to carry out repairs if
goods, use the original the products it receives are contaminated.
packaging. The
manufacturer/authorised
service agent does not
take responsibility for
damage that has
occurred during
transportation if the
damage was caused by
inadequate transport
packaging.
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5. ACCESSORIES
Order No. Description
For optimal
K-MINC-BCT-10-XXX K-MINC-1000 Braided PTFE connecting
functioning of the
hose (XXX indicates length in centimetres
incubator, use only
required). Tube length up 99 meters is
original
available.
accessories.
Standard lengths available are: 60cm,
90cm, 120cm, 150cm, 180cm & 300cm.
Lengths from 3m to 99m are special
orders and as such have an extended
delivery time.
K-MINC-CTS-S Disposable humidification flask, gas tubing
and filter set supplied.
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6. TECHNICAL DATA
Classification according to IEC-601
Type of protection against electric shock: Class 1 equipment
Degree of protection against electric shock: Type B
Degree of protection against harmful
ingress of solids and water: IP31
Method of sterilisation recommended: Clean with aqueous 70% alcohol
Specifications
Power Supply 100/120/220/240VAC
Switch setting for 230Vac operation 240VAC
Switch setting for 115 Vac operation 120VAC
Fuse Rating T2AL250V (100-120VAC)
T1AL250V (220-240 VAC)
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Maximum power consumption: 130VA
Alarm Contact Rating : 0.5A/125VAC
1A/30VDC
Environmental conditions: +10°C to +40°C
30% TO 90% relative humidity
700hPa to 1060hPa atmospheric pressure
Storage and Transport Directions: -40°C to +70°C
10% to 100% Relative Humidity
500hPa atmospheric pressure
Manufactured and tested to the following AS3200.1/IEC 601-1
standards: EN60601-1-2
FCC (part 15, subpart B, class B)
0123
MDD 93/42/EEC
Dimensions: Door closed: 405mm wide x 190mm high x 265mm
deep
Door opened: 405mm wide x 400mm high x
315mm deep
Weight: 12.5kg (27.6lb)
Gas supply type: Blend of 6% CO2, 5% O2, 89% N2 (Cook Culture
System at sea-level) or high purity 6% CO2 in air
(recommended tolerances ±0.2%)
Gas supply pressure: 150kPa ±15kPa (21.8psi±2.2psi)
(1500mbar±150mbar)
Gas supply/Flow Rate Capability : 15mL/min-25mL/min per chamber in 5mL/min
increments.
Purge at 180mL/min per chamber for 3 minutes.
Chamber temperature capability: 35-40°C in 0.1°C increments (at ambient
temperature of 20-30°C. For set point of 37°C
ambient operational range is extended to 18-32°C
Chamber temperature accuracy: ±0.2°C
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Should any errors persist, contact your Cook distributor.
Incorrect voltage. Check supply voltage and the selected voltage on the
rear of the device. (Refer to §3.5)
Fuse is defective. Replace the fuse. (Refer to §4.5)
‘Gas supply Gas supply not connected Check gas supply connection. Turn flow off and on
out of range’ again. (Refer to §3.7.3)
alarm
"ERR" display Gas supply empty Check available remaining volume. Turn flow off and
or "CO2" on again.
display.
Gas lines are kinked. Check that gas lines are not obstructed. Turn flow off
and on again.
Disposable gas lines, Check connections to Luer fitting in central chamber
lask and filter are incorrectly and check that disposable lines are not kinked. Turn
connected or occluded. flow off and on again. (Refer to §3.8)
Disposable filter occlusion Replace the filter. Turn flow off and on again.
due to moisture. (Refer to §4.1)
Disposable gas lines are Check that gas lines are not kinked or obstructed.
kinked or blocked. Turn flow off and on again.
Gas change over unit Ensure that the inlet pressure to the K-MINC-1000
incompatible with does not fall below 135kPa. Turn flow off and
K-MINC-1000. on again.
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Excessive gas High supply pressure. Ensure that the inlet pressure to the K-MINC-1000
consumption. does not rise above 165kPa.
Gas connections not secure Ensure all gas fittings from the bottle to the K-MINC-
or damaged 1000 gas inlet are tight. If error persists, inspect all
fittings for damage to seal surfaces, and replace as
necessary.
Gas line damaged. Replace the gas line.
0.1s audible Exhausted battery Unit must be returned to authorised service agent for
beep heard power-fail external alarm) battery replacement (Refer to §3.14.4 and §4.6)
every 15
seconds while
incubator
operating
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8. LIMITED WARRANTY
COOK AUSTRALIA warrants to the purchasers of this device that at time of
manufacture, the product was prepared and tested in accordance with
good manufacturing practices and guidelines specified by the Australian
Therapeutic Goods Administration or relevant competent authority.
In the event of product failure under normal use, due to defects in
material or workmanship, within a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, the product will be repaired, or at Cook’s option, replaced, at
no charge. This limited warranty does not apply to products subjected to
abnormal use or conditions, improper storage, damaged by accident,
misuse or abuse, improper line voltage or to products altered or serviced
by anyone other than Cook Australia or its authorised agent.
The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties whether written, oral, expressed or implied. In particular, Cook
Australia does not warrant that the product is suitable for the needs of the
purchaser and there are no warranties given as to merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Cook Australia’s representations
concerning fitness for purpose or suitability for use by any purchaser does
not extend beyond those representations set out in the Cook Australia
literature that accompanies the product. Cook Australia assumes that the
purchaser is experienced in the use of this device and is able to judge
from his/her own expertise the suitability or otherwise of the product for
the intended use. Cook Australia conducts a technical advisory service,
which can be consulted by a purchaser or intended purchaser on an
advisory basis.
Before returning a product for any reason, please contact your nearest
Cook distributor for assistance and instructions.
Cook Australia reserves the right to change or discontinue this product
without notice.
8.1 Liability
Because Cook Australia has no control or influence over the conditions
under which this device is used, over its method of use or administration,
or on handling of the product after it leaves its possession, Cook Australia
takes no responsibility for the results, use and/or performance of the
product. Cook Australia expects that use of the product will be confined
to trained and expert users.
In no event will Cook Australia be liable for any direct or indirect damages
including incidental, consequential or special damages, arising out of or
in connection with the use or performance of the product.
If the manufacturer provides you with technical documentation, this does
not authorise you to perform repairs, adjustments or alterations on the
device or accessories.
No representative of Cook Australia and no vendor or lessor of the
product is authorised to change any of the foregoing terms and
conditions, and the purchaser accepts the product subject to all terms
and conditions herein, subject always to any contrary provisions which are
necessarily implied by stature or law notwithstanding the within terms
and conditions.
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9. INDEX
A F
About the K-MINC-1000, 2 Filter, 12
Accessories, 22 First Time Use, 14
Activating the Device, 13 Flow rate capability, 23
Alarm Conditions, 15 Four-well dishes, 14
Alarm contact rating, 23 Frequency, 23
Alarm Indicator, 24, 25 Front of the Device, 5
Alter the temperature settings, 13 Functionality testing, 18
Authorised service technicians, 19 Fuse Rating, 23
Automatic purge, 13 Fuse Replacement, 20
B G
Biannual Functionality Testing, 18 Gas Bottle Regulator Recommendations, 9
Blanking plug, 10 Gas Flow Rate Display, 5
Gas Flow Rate Selection, 14
C Gas Flow Rate Selection Touch-pads, 5
Certification, 19 Gas Flow Start/Stop Touch-pad, 5
Chamber temperature capability, 23 Gas Flow Status Indicator, 5
Chamber Temperature Selection, 13 Gas inlet, 6
Change over units, 11 Gas Outlet (blocking plug shown), 6
Changing Internal Filter, Gas Lines and Gas line, 12
Humidification Flask, 16 Gas Mixture Required, 8
Checklist, 2 Gas regulator, 9
Classification according to IEC-601, 23 Gas Supply, 8, 23
Cleaning the Device, 16 Gas supply pressure, 23
Concentration of CO2, 8 Gas supply type, 23
Connecting hose, 10 Gas Vent Holes, 6
Connection to Gas Bottle, 10 Grounding, 7
Contra-indication for Device Use, 2
H
Cook-Net Connections, 6
Heating Status Indication, 5
D
How to use this Manual, iv
Degree of protection, 23 Heating Start/Stop Touch Pads, 5
Device Placement, 8 Humidification Flask, 12
Dimensions, 23
Disposable humidification flask, 12 I
E ICSI workstation, 14
Electric shock hazard, 1 IEC 601-1 regulation, 18
Elimination of Error, 24, 25 Insertion of the Culture Dishes, 14
Environmental conditions, 23 Inspection by an Authorised
ERR display, 15,24 Service Technician, 19
Excessive gas consumption, 25 Inspections at least once a year, 19
Explanation Of Pictograms, iii Installation and Set-up, 3
Explosion Hazard, 1 Intended Use, 2
External Alarm, 15 Items not supplied, 4
External alarm monitor, 15 Items supplied, 3
External alarm contacts, 6
K
K-MINC-BCT-10-XXX, 22
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Liability, 19, 26 Technical Data, 23
Limited Warranty, 26 Technical documentation, 19
Loss of mains power, 15 Temperature display, 5
Low Battery (power-fail external alarm), 15 Temperature out of range, 15
Low or no gas flow, 25 Temperature selection touch pads, 5
Temperature selection, 13
M
To replace the fuses, 20
Mains Power Indication, 5 To test flow-rate, 18
Mains Power Switch, 6 To test temperature, 18
Mains voltage, 7 Troubleshooting, 24
Manual Structure, iv Type of protection, 23
Media, 8
Method of sterilisation, 23 U
Multiple K-MINC-1000 devices, 11 Unpacking, 3
N V
No Gas Flow Out of Range, 15 Voltage selection, 7
NUNC® four-well dishes, 14 Voltage selector, 7
O W
Original accessories, 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Important Notes, iv
Other Gas Connections, 11 Weight, 23
Oxygen concentration, 8 White board, 14
Within the U.S.A, 7
P
Petri dishes, 14 Y
Pictograms, iii You Need to Supply, 4
Power consumption, 23
Power entry module, 6
Power On/StandbyTouch-pad, 5
Power Supply, 23
R
Rear of the Device, 6
Regular inspections, 18
Return Procedure, 21
S
Safety Instructions, 1
Safety plug, 7
Sequential connection, 11
Series Connections of Devices, 11
Service and Maintenance, 16
Specifications, 23
Storage and transport directions, 23
Supply Voltage Selection, 7
SWAGELOK® 1/4" series tube fittings, 10
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o The chamber temperatures and flow rate have been adjusted to desired values.
o The device has been left to operate for 24 hours to ensure any residual out-gassing
of components is complete.
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PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY: COOK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
A Division of William A Cook
Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 79 005 526 723
12 Electronics Street
Brisbane Technology Park
Eight Mile Plains
Queensland 4113 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 7 3841 1188
Fax: +61 7 3841 1288