Four reasonable maintenance methods of air bath constant temperature shaker

During the use of an air-bath incubator, it may be necessary to use a vial of a different size from the previous experiment when using it to complete an experiment before proceeding to the next experiment
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At this point, the quicker and easier way is to replace the vial clamp
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However, after the shaker jig was replaced, the noise was often much louder than before the replacement, and the laboratory staff also believed that the equipment had a quality problem
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In fact, this situation is often caused by the improper operation of the staff when changing the fixture of the shaker
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"Normalization" maintenance should be done when using an air-bath incubator
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If it is not used for a long time, it will damage the whole machine if it is not properly maintained
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In order to prolong its service life, it should be maintained during use, and the following four points should be properly maintained when not in use
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Decontamination and dust removal: After unplugging the power plug, take out the culture
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After the frost has completely melted, clean the inside of the refrigerator with a soft cotton cloth dipped in a neutral detergent and sterilize the incubator with a 2% ethylene oxide solution
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After cleaning and disinfection, open the box door, dry it, and then close the box door for storage
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Do not scrub with organic solvents such as hot water or benzene
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When wiping the rear condenser, carefully remove dust with a soft dry cloth
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 　　2.
Maintenance of door seals: The door seal strips are magnetic
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If left unopened for a long time, it can easily be compressed and stick to the box
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So, after the device is out of service, smear some talcum powder on the rubber seal of the door and close the door
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Reasonable storage: It should be placed in a dry and ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight, and keep away from fire or heat sources
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If you move the position, you should pay attention to the steady movement of the device
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Due to the humidity in the room, do not cover the device with a plastic sheet to cover the dust
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Because the plastic sheet is airtight, the moisture is not easy to dissipate when it enters, and it is easy to cause corrosion of the metal parts of the refrigerator
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Timed startup: During the shutdown period, power on once a month, let the compressor run for 2 to 4 hours, keep the refrigeration pipeline unblocked, and make the compressor operate flexibly
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After the power is turned off, wipe the water vapor in the device with a soft cloth to prevent rust