Connecting a CO2 gas cylinder

WARNING

When connecting a gas cylinder to the Incubator, confirm the gas type. Confirm that the connections

are secure and that no gas will escape. Be sure to use the specified pressure. Using an incorrect gas or pressure may result in explosion or fire, or in gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation due to escaping gas.

Install the Incubator in a location with adequate ventilation. If adequate ventilation cannot be provided, then install an alarm system using CO2 and O2 densitometers.

1.Use a liquefied CO2 gas cylinder (at least 99.5% pure). The siphon (dip tube) type cannot be used.

2.Install the Gas Pressure Regulator (MCO-100L, purchased separately) specified by Sanyo on the CO2

gas cylinder. Otherwise, use a CO2 gas pressure regulator rated at 25 MPaG (250 kgf/cm2G, 3600 psiG) for the primary pressure, and 0.2 MPaG (2 kgf/cm2G, 30 psiG) for the secondary pressure.

3.Using the gas supply pipe that is provided, connect the CO2 gas pressure regulator to the CO2 gas pipe inlet (located at the lower left-hand side on the rear panel of the Incubator).

Note:

If CO2 is supplied to multiple CO2 Incubators from a single gas cylinder, a CO2 solid will be formed in the gas pressure regulator. The gas pressure regulator safety valve will operate, and there may an explosive sound.

When the MCO-21GC is not mounted

Using the gas supply pipe that is provided, connect the CO2 gas pressure regulator for the CO2 gas cylinder to CO2 gas pipe connection port A on the Incubator. After connecting the pipe, check to make sure that no gas is leaking.

When the MCO-21GC is mounted

Connect a pair of CO2 gas cylinders with CO2 gas pressure regulators independently. The gas supply line will be switched automatically. Connect the main cylinder to port A and the reserve cylinder to port B. After connecting the cylinders, check to make sure that no gas is leaking.

zFor details on installing the optional automatic CO2 Cylinder Changeover Kit (MCO-21GC), refer to the MCO-21GC installation guide. For details on using the MCO-21GC, refer to page 57.

4.Set the CO2 gas on the secondary side to 0.03 MPaG (0.3 kgf/cm2G, 4.3 psiG) for gas injection. As the pressure increases, the CO2 gas concentration control range will increase. Excessive pressure may cause gas supply lines inside the Incubator to come loose, which may result in gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation due to the escaping of gas. If gas lines come loose, the Incubator must be repaired.

zThe gas lines connected to the Incubator will degrade over time. If any deterioration or abnormalities are found during inspection, replace the lines immediately.

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Sanyo MCO-19AIC, UV Connecting a CO2 gas cylinder, 105, When the MCO-21GC is not mounted, When the MCO-21GC is mounted
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MCO-19AIC, UV specifications

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