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DISCLAIMER
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ BEFORE SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE AUTO CO2
SYSTEM. The user should be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual prior to using the system with
animals. Only technicians that are properly certified should operate the Auto CO2System.
The user/owner of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from
operation that is not in accordance with the authorized instructions. This includes, but is not limited to, operating
the equipment outside of recommended safety levels, variation from specified operating instructions and not
following standard laboratory safety procedures when working with anesthetic agents and volatile compressed
gases.
The system and its components must only be modified or repaired by Euthanex-authorized service technicians.
Improper modification or repair may result in danger to personnel, harm or death to animals and/or equipment
damage. The user/owner of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any damage or injury resulting
from improper maintenance and repair that is not done by authorized maintenance and repair personnel.
Parts that have failed, in whole or in part, exhibit excessive wear, are contaminated or are otherwise at the end of
their useful life, should not be used and should be replaced with parts supplied by Euthanex Corporation.
Tampering with the controller unit by unauthorized personnel voids all warranties and specifications. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any malfunction or failure of the unit if tampering is suspected.
TABLETOP SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SMARTBOX Tabletop Auto CO2System is an advanced automated euthanasia unit that has been developed
specifically for euthanizing small rodents. The system incorporates two key components, the SMARTBOX TT
Controller and the TT Chamber. The system works with preset timings that assure humane and efficient levels of
CO2. The controller has 2 timer settings for operation times for Adult and Neonates. Gas flow rate is set at the
source (fixed flow), while the timings are controlled by the automated controller unit. The controller does not
impact the flow rate, but delivers gas at the rate that is output by the source.
The TT-SB Controller operates in preset automated stages:
1) GasFlowLevelOne:FlowrateissettoconformtotheAVMAguidelinesforhumane
euthanasia.CO2flowsintothetopchamberandanesthetizestheanimalswithminimal
stress.Whiletheanimalsareanesthetized,thegasflowcontinuesandincreasesthe
chamber’sCO2concentrationtoeuthanizinglevel.
2) DwellTime:Gasflowshutsoffandthechamberremainsfullychargedtoassure
euthanasiaofallanimals.
3) ExhaustTime:TheexhaustblowerwillactivateandremoveCo2frominsidethechamber.
(Theexhaustblowerisanoptionalaccessory.)
