ECONOMY INCUBATOR SMI4E SMI6E Previously designated as: 1515E, 1516E INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL MANUAL 11/2013 4861661-1 Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 627 Cornelius, Oregon 97113 EMAIL: tech@Shellab.com INTERNET: http://www.Shellab.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION SECTION 2.0 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION SECTION 4.0 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW SECTION 5.0 OPERATION SECTION 6.0 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 8.
1 Section RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Your satisfaction and safety require a complete understanding of this unit. Read the instructions thoroughly and be sure all operators are given adequate training before attempting to put the unit in service. NOTE: This equipment must be used only for its intended application; any alterations or modifications will void your warranty. 1.1 Inspection: The carrier, when accepting shipment, also accepts responsibility for safe delivery and is liable for loss or damage.
2 Section GRAPHIC SYMBOLS Your incubator is provided with a display of graphic symbols to help in identifying the use and function of the available adjustable components. 2.1 Indicates “AC Power” 2.2 Indicates “Heating” 2.3 Indicates ”Adjustable Temperature” 2.4 Indicates “Manual Control” 2.5 Indicates “Earth Ground Symbol” 2.6 This symbol, when shown, indicates that you should consult your manual for further description or discussion of a control or item. 2.
3 Section INSTALLATION Local city, county or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any questions about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may be performed by the end user. Under normal circumstances this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 5 above ambient to 40C, at no greater than 80% Relative Humidity (at 25C) and with a supply voltage that does not vary by more than 10%.
4 Section CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 4.1 Power Switch: The main power I/O (on/off) switch controls all power to the unit and must be in the I or ON position before any systems are operational. 4.2 Temperature Controller: The controller is marked SET TEMPERATURE and is equipped with an adjustment knob and a graduated dial. The graduated dial is marked with 10 major increments and 50 minor increments. These increments can be used as index points for setting and returning to set point temperatures. 4.
5 Section OPERATION 5.1 Check power supply against unit serial plate; they must match. Plug service cord into the grounded electrical outlet and turn the power switch ON. 5.2 Thermometer Placement: Place the thermometer and clip (provided in the accessory kit) through the hole at the top of incubator. The thermometer is to verify operating temperature. See Figure 3. 5.3 Set Temperature Controller: The temperature range for this incubator is 5C above ambient to 70C.
6 Section MAINTENANCE NOTE: Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect service cord from the power supply. 6.1 Cleaning: Clean interior of the incubator on a regular basis. Remove shelves and shelf clips and sterilize the incubator with a disinfectant that is appropriate for your application. The shelves and clips are autoclavable, or can be cleaned with the same solution as the incubator.
7 Section TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE SERVICING. Always make a visual inspection of the incubator and control panel when troubleshooting. Look for loose or disconnected wires that may be the source of the trouble. TEMPERATURE Temperature too high 1/ controller set too high-see section 5.3 2/ controller failed on – call Customer Service 3/ wiring error – call Customer Service Temperature too low 1/ controller set too low – see section 5.
OTHER Wall fuse/circuit is blown 1/ check wall power source. 2/ compare current draw and compare to specs on data plate. 3/ see what other loads are on the wall circuit. Unit will not turn on 1/ check wall power source 2/ check circuit breaker for power outlet 3/ check all wiring connections, esp. around the on/off switch Unit is smoking – out of box This is not an uncommon occurrence when the protective coatings heat up during initial operation.
8 Section PARTS LIST Description Heating Element, SMI4E / SMI4-2 (1515E / 1515E-2) Heating Element, SMI6E / SMI6E-2 (1516E / 1516E-2) HEATING Pilot Lamp I/O Switch Power Cord, European SMI4E-2, SMI6E-2 (1515E-2.
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Unit SMI4E SMI4E-2 (1515E, 1515E-2) SMI6E SMI6E-2 (1516E 1516E-2) Dimensions WxDxH Exterior Interior 24x23.5x36.5 20x19x28 Weight Net Shipping 155 lbs. 138 lbs.
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SHELDON MANUFACTURING, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., (“Manufacturer”) warrants for the original user of this product in the U.S.A. only that this product (parts only if outside of the U.S.A.) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery of this product to the original user (the “Warranty Period”).
