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Innorack® IVC Mouse 3.5

Operating Manual

© Innovive 2017

Innorack® IVC Mouse Manual 3.5 (rev. Sept. 2017)

Table of Contents 1

3 I. Warranty
5 II. Safety Guidelines

warning and caution symbols  injury prevention
7 III. Uncrating Instructions

uncrating using a forklift  uncrating without a forklift by using a provided
wooden lever
11 IV. Innorack® Specifications
system configurations  system dimensions  cage positions options
 rack side options
13 V. Getting Started
parts check list  mounting the controller  installing the power supply
 installing the blowers  connectors  HVAC adapter installation
 exhaust HVAC flow requirements  wall mounting instructions
23 VI. Operating The Innorack®
turning the system on  calibrating the blower  setting the airflow
 alarms  positive vs negative airflow settings
31 VII. Innocage® Assembly
cage packaging inspection  cage assembly  inserting the cage into the
rack  visual rack check
35 VIII. Moving The Innorack®
swiveling  relocating
37 IX. Innorack® Maintenance
filters maintenance and removal  rack maintenance  exterior wash and
care  internal plenums wash and care  blowers maintenance  wheels
42 X. Materials

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I. Warranty

Innovive warrants this equipment for five (5) years, including one (1) year labor.
This warranty begins on the date of shipment.

Please refer to our warranty description in our Standard Terms and Conditions.

Please note the following details for reference:

Date of Purchase: ___________
Date of Receipt: ___________
Serial Number: ___________

The serial number may be found on the label on the blower mounting pad.

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II. Safety Guidelines

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW AND
UNDERSTAND TO PROTECT YOUR SAFETY AND PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS

Please read the manual and pay attention to sections that contain the following symbols:

WARNING! CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING!

RISK OF INJURY - FALLING RACK!
RACK MAY BE UNSTABLE WHEN REMOVED FROM CRATE. IT MAY TIP OVER ENTIRELY CAUSING

SERIOUS INJURY.

HOW TO PREVENT IT:

FOLLOW UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Once top of crate is removed, check to ensure rack(s) is in an upright even position.
Whenever available, use a forklift and follow Uncrating Using a Forklift instructions (page 7). Follow guidelines
for Uncrating Without a Forklift when a forklift is unavailable (page 9).

Rack removal requires a minimum of two people.

WARNING!

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

RACK’S BLOWERS ARE POWERED BY ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC
SHOCK.

HOW TO PREVENT IT:

ALWAYS disconnect blowers from the electrical outlet before moving or changing HEPA filters.

NEVER operate blowers with removed or damaged cover components. Any electrical wiring or repair should be
performed by authorized service center personnel in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Make
sure the electrical outlet, to which the blower is connected, provides proper electrical grounding, correct voltage,
and adequate fuse protection.

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WARNING!

RISK OF INJURY - MOVING PARTS!
RACK MAY PIVOT OR ROLL BY ITSELF AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO

PROPERTY.

HOW TO PREVENT IT:
FOLLOW UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

ALWAYS move racks with two people.
ALWAYS apply brake when racks are stationary.
ALWAYS position racks on an even surface.

CAUTION!

RISK OF INJURY - MOVING PARTS!

DURING INNORACK® ASSEMBLY, CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN INSTALLING BLOWERS.
BLOWERS WEIGH UP TO 11 LBS EACH AND THEY MUST BE LIFTED OVERHEAD. BLOWERS MAY

FALL AND CAUSE INJURY.

HOW TO PREVENT IT:
ALWAYS use a step ladder to prevent strain or overreaching.

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III. Uncrating Instructions

 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE UNCRATING 
The Innorack® Mouse arrives in a lightweight, cardboard crate. Always use two people when uncrating the rack to ensure safety.

OPTION 1. UNCRATING USING A FORKLIFT top panel

YOU WILL NEED: ➂
1. At least two people ➁
2. Leather work gloves
3. Protective glasses bottom wooden panel
4. Steel-toe shoes (recommended) IMAGE 1. INNORACK® CARDBOARD CRATE
5. Drill with cruciform bit (Phillips head) front panel
6. Flat head screwdriver back panel
7. Step ladder
8. Forklift

CAUTION!

SIDE PANELS OF RACK WILL FALL AND MAY CAUSE INJURY
FRONT AND BACK CARDBOARD PANELS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DETACH

WHEN TOP PANEL IS REMOVED.
STAND CLEAR OF THE CRATE WHEN REMOVING THE TOP PANEL.

STEP 1. DETACH TOP AND SIDE PANELS 7
1. Cut the plastic bands on the outside of the cardboard crate.
2. Remove the top panel and slide it off to the side of the crate.
3. Front and back panels will automatically detach when the top panel is removed.

STEP 2. RELEASE THE RACK
1. Unscrew the 6 small metal/rubber clamps holding the wooden supports to the rack handles.
2. Unscrew the 6 large metal/rubber clamps holding the trolley.

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STEP 3. REMOVE THE RACK
1. Carefully place the forks of the forklift between the crate bottom and the trolley.
2. Carefully take the rack out of the crate.
3. Use rack wheels to transport it to its intended location.
4. ALWAYS use two people to move a rack.

CAUTION!

RACK MAY PIVOT OR ROLL BY ITSELF!
ALWAYS APPLY BRAKES WHEN RACK IS UNATTENDED.

OPTION 2. UNCRATING WITHOUT A FORKLIFT BY USING A PROVIDED WOODEN LEVER

YOU WILL NEED:
1. At least two people
2. Leather work gloves
3. Protective glasses
4. Steel-toe shoes (recommended)
5. Drill with cruciform bit (Phillips head)
6. Flat head screwdriver
7. Step ladder

CAUTION!

SIDE PANELS OF RACK WILL FALL AND MAY CAUSE INJURY
FRONT AND BACK CARDBOARD PANELS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DETACH

WHEN TOP PANEL IS REMOVED.
STAND CLEAR OF THE CRATE WHEN REMOVING THE TOP PANEL.

STEP 1. DETACH ROOF PANEL
1. Cut the plastic bands on the outside of the crate.
2. Remove the top panel and slide it off to the side of the crate.
3. Front and back panels will automatically release when the top panel is removed. Place the roof piece off to the side. Before

moving on, look inside the crate and make sure nothing has fallen over.

STEP 2. RELEASE THE RACK
1. Unscrew the 6 small metal/rubber clamps holding the wooden supports to the rack handles.

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2. Unscrew the 6 large metal/rubber clamps holding the trolley.
3. Unscrew the front 2 angled pieces of wood located under the trolley on the hinged panel side of the crate (the remaining

angled pieces of wood create a small ramp to slide the rack down).

STEP 3. REMOVE THE RACK
1. Find the loose wooden lever provided under the rack (50” x 2”, marked “LEVER”).
2. On the side opposite the hinged panel, slide the lever under the trolley/rack until you hit the stopper.
3. Slowly lift the lever up and forward, sliding the rack forward until the wheels reach the crate floor.
4. Push the rack toward the hinged panel. The back of the rack will not make it past the supports in place just before the

hinged panel ramp. These supports will keep the rack from rolling away.
5. Use the lever to lift/push the rack up and over the supports. Person 2 should be bracing the rack for a slow and safe decent

down the ramp.
6. ALWAYS use two people to move a rack.

CAUTION!

RACK MAY PIVOT OR ROLL BY ITSELF!
ALWAYS APPLY BRAKES WHEN RACK IS UNATTENDED.

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IV. Innorack® Specifications

The Innorack® is a dual-HEPA filtered, individually ventilated racking system (IVC) designed specifically for use with disposable
cages.

1. CAGE POSITION OPTIONS

The dimensions and weight of your Innorack® will be determined by the number of cage positions you ordered. Please refer to
TABLE 1 below for exact dimensions of your system.

TABLE 1. INNORACK® MOUSE, CAGE POSITIONS*

COLUMNS 678

12 CAGE POSITIONS1 HEIGHT2
11 83.3”
# OF ROWS 10 144 168 192 77.1”
9 70.9”
WIDTH 132 154 176 64.7”

120 140 160

108 126 144

62.8” 72.1” 81.4”

* Depth: 31.3” for double-sided; 18” for single-sided rack
1 Single-sided rack has half the number of cage positions shown above
2 Add 12.6” to height for blowers
* Additional configurations available, call Innovive for information

Innorack® heights, inches 12- row, 83.3
11- row, 77.1
10- row, 70.9

9- row, 64.7
8- row, 58.5
7- row, 52.3
6- row, 46.1
5- row, 39.9
4- row, 33.7
3- row, 27.5

6-column, 62.8”
7-column, 72.1”

8-column, 81.4”

Innorack® widths, inches

FIG 1. INNORACK® OPTIONS AND DIMENSIONS

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2. RACK SIDE OPTIONS
Innorack® Mouse provides two rack side options: a double-sided or a single-sided rack (see FIGs 2B and 2C below).
Innorack® Mouse Racks can be 6, 7 or 8 columns wide and 3 - 12 rows high (see FIG 2A below).

FIG 2. INNORACK® OPTIONS

A. DS/SS Innorack®, Front View B. DS Innorack®, C. SS Innorack®, Side View
Side View

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V. Getting Started

BEFORE STARTING, ENSURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING TOOLS:

TOOLS FOR RACK ASSEMBLY TOOLS FOR HVAC INSTALLATION
1. #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1. Utility Knife

2. Diagonal Cutter

3. HVAC Adapter Kit (please verify that hose lengths supplied in
the standard HVAC package will be sufficient for your needs)

➁ Exhaust Blowers

➂ Supply Blowers

Controller

IMAGE 2. DOUBLE-SIDED INNORACK® Trolley
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BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW.

# IMAGE PARTS LIST IMAGE 3. POWER SUPPLY
See IMAGE 2 Innorack® Mouse (includes trolley, rack IMAGE 4. POWER CABLE
and blower supports)
1
(on previous page) Supply blower(s)
See IMAGE 2
Exhaust blower(s)
2
(on previous page) Controller with cable attached
See IMAGE 2
Power supply with cable(s) attached
3 Power cable
(on previous page) Controller mount
See IMAGE 2 Wall mount hook brackets (single-sided
Innorack® Mouse only)
4 Wall mount cotter pins (single-sided
(on previous page) Innorack® Mouse only)

5 See IMAGE 3
6 See IMAGE 4
7 See IMAGE 5

8 See page 22, FIG 13A, 13B

9 See page 22, FIG 13D

IMAGE 5. CONTROLLER MOUNT

FOR HVAC INSTALL, PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE THE ITEMS BELOW.

# PARTS LIST
1 Exhaust clamp Y branch, 3-4 in. connector (see page 20, FIG 12)
2 2 x 3 in. cut-to-length hoses (for double-sided Innorack® Mouse only)
3 4 x 3 in. spring clamps (for double-sided Innorack® Mouse only)
4 1 x 4 in. cut-to-length hose (see page 20, FIG 12)
5 2 x 4 in. spring clamps
6 1 x magnetic coupler ( 2 x for double-sided Innorack® Mouse)

# OTHER PARTS IMAGE 6. SILICONE WASH CAP
1 Silicone wash cap (see IMAGE 6) Innorack® IVC Mouse Manual 3.5 (rev. Sept. 2017)

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Innorack® Set Up

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoor use only

Altitude up to 2000 m | Temperature 5˚C – 40˚C (41˚F – 104˚F)
Max Relative Humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31˚C or 88˚F, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40˚C
or 104˚F.
Applicable Rated Pollution Degree: Pollution Degree II

WARNING!

MOVING RACK!
ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN RACK IS POSITIONED FOR USE.

Using two people, roll the rack into position where it will be operated. Apply brakes. Do not position the rack on a slope or
incline.
1. MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER
Attach controller mount bracket to the top of blower support section using the screws provided and a #2 Phillips Head
screwdriver (see FIG 3).

FIG 3. CONTROLLER MOUNT 15
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Mount controller to the Controller Bracket as shown in FIG 4 below.

Controller Mount Holes

FIG 4. CONTROLLER MOUNT

2. INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY
Secure power supply box to the top of the rack by placing the L-shaped bosses extending from the power supply box into the
mating feature of the plastic blower supports (see FIG 5).
For a double-sided rack, the power supply can only be mounted on “Supply A” or “Exhaust B” blower mount.
For a single-sided rack, the power supply can only be mounted on the Supply Blower end.

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3. INSTALLING THE BLOWERS “Supply A” Label

3.1 SUPPLY BLOWER INSTALLATION FIG 6. SUPPLY LABEL
FIG 7. ATTACHING BLOWERS
Match the label on the front of the blower with the corresponding
label on the side of the rack as detailed below.

Identify Supply Blower A by the “Supply A” label on the front
of the blower.

Go to the corner of the rack with the matching “Supply A”
label on the side. Lift Supply Blower A onto the plastic blower
support on “Supply A” (see FIG 6). Make sure the “Supply
A” blower is aligned with the “Supply A” position on the rack.

Tilt blower back and slide the two grooves in the back of the
blower onto the two hooks at the back of the blower support
(see FIG 7). Check to make sure blower feet sit properly in
feet cavities. Rotate the front of the blower down until both
latches on the blower engage with the blower support. Press
down on the front of the blower to ensure that it is locked in
place. Connect the rack to blower cable as shown in FIG 8.

For a double-sided rack, identify Supply Blower B by the
“Supply B” label on the front of the blower.

Go to the corner of the rack with the matching “Supply B”
label on top. Lift Supply Blower B onto the plastic blower
support on Supply Side B. Make sure the “Supply B” blower
is aligned with the “Supply B” position on the rack.
Install Supply Side B blower onto Supply Side B blower
support as described above. Connect the rack to blower
cable as shown in FIG 8.

Controller Port Power Supply Port
Rack to Blower Cable Port

FIG 8. CONNECTING THE RACK-TO-BLOWER CABLE

3.2 EXHAUST BLOWER INSTALLATION

Identify Exhaust Blower A by the “Exhaust A” label on the front of the blower.
Go to the corner of the rack with the matching “Exhaust A” label on the side. Lift Exhaust Blower A onto the plastic blower
support on Exhaust Side A. Make sure the “Exhaust A” blower is aligned with the “Exhaust A” position on the rack.

Install Exhaust Side A blower onto Exhaust Side A blower support as described above.

For a double-sided rack, identify Exhaust Blower B by the “Exhaust B” label on the front of the blower.
Go to the corner of the rack with the matching “Exhaust B” label on the side. Lift Exhaust Blower B onto the plastic blower
support on Exhaust Side B. Make sure the “Exhaust B” blower is aligned with the “Exhaust B” position on the rack.

Install Exhaust Side B blower onto Exhaust Side B blower support as described above.

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4. INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER CABLE AND POWER SUPPLY CABLES, AND RACK-TO-BLOWER CABLES
4.1 CONTROLLER CABLE AND POWER SUPPLY CABLES
Attach the controller cable at the Controller Port and then connect the power supply cables at Power Supply Port as shown in
FIG 8 (previous page, 17). Single-sided systems will only attach one power supply cable into the Power Supply Port.

4.2 POWER CABLE

FIG 9. POWER SUPPLY CABLES FIG 10. POWER SUPPLY CABLES

Finally, attach provided power cable to the power
supply box (see FIG 11) and then plug the power
cord into a wall outlet or a power strip (100-240
VAC).

FIG 11. POWER CABLE CONNECTION

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5. INSTALLATION OF BUILDING HVAC TO EXHAUST BLOWER(S) (optional)

The exhaust blower(s) may be connected to the building HVAC system to reduce unwanted odor.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS:
1. #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
2. Utiity Knife
3. Diagonal Cutter

IMPORTANT!
Make sure the hose connecting the blower to the HVAC system is free of kinks to ensure the free flow of
air out of the room.

TABLE 2. EXHAUST HVAC FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE-SIDED RACK

6 COLUMNS 7 COLUMNS 8 COLUMNS

PRODUCT CODE CFM PRODUCT CODE CFM PRODUCT CODE CFM

MD-6-8-96 106 MD-7-8-112 114 MD-8-8-128 123

MD-6-9-108 114 MD-7-9-126 123 MD-8-9-144 136

MD-6-10-120 119 MD-7-10-140 132 MD-8-10-160 145

MD-6-11-132 128 MD-7-11-154 141 MD-8-11-176 154

MD-6-12-144 136 MD-7-12-168 150 MD-8-12-192 163

TABLE 3. EXHAUST HVAC FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-SIDED RACK

6 COLUMNS 7 COLUMNS 8 COLUMNS

PRODUCT CODE CFM PRODUCT CODE CFM PRODUCT CODE CFM

MS-6-8-48 53 MS-7-8-56 57 MS-8-8-64 62

MS-6-9-54 57 MS-7-9-63 62 MS-8-9-72 68

MS-6-10-60 59 MS-7-10-70 66 MS-8-10-80 73

MS-6-11-66 64 MS-7-11-77 70 MS-8-11-88 77

MS-6-12-72 68 MS-7-12-84 75 MS-8-12-96 81

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FOR A DOUBLE-SIDED RACK:

First, secure a 3” duct to the HVAC coupler for each exhaust blower using a 3” clamp provided.
Second, slide the HVAC couplers onto the exhaust ports of the exhaust blowers. Strong magnets will hold them in place.
Next, connect each 3” duct to the “Y” adapter as shown in FIG 12 using 3” clamps provided.
Finally, connect 4” duct to the opposite side of the “Y” adapter using 4” clamp and connect this 4” duct to the building HVAC.

Exhaust Blower HVAC Coupler 3” Duct
Exhaust Blower
“Y” Adapter

4” Duct

HVAC Coupler 3” Duct

FIG 12. EXHAUST HVAC CONNECTION (DOUBLE-SIDED)

FOR A SINGLE-SIDED RACK:

First, secure a 4” duct to the outer ring of the HVAC coupler using the 4” clamp provided.
Next, slide the HVAC coupler onto the exhaust port of the exhaust blower as shown in FIG 13. Strong magnets will hold it in
place.
Finally, connect the 4” duct to the building HVAC.

Exhaust Blower

4” Duct

HVAC Coupler

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21.5”

26.2”

9.8” 30.8”

8.5” .6” 9.8”

8.5” .6” 9.8”

8.5” .6”

FIG 14A. LOCATION OF HVAC CONNECTIONS, SS INNORACK®, 8-6 COLUMNS, TOP VIEW

21.5” 30.8”
26.2” 9.8”

9.8” 21

8.5” 7.1” 7.1” 9.8”

8.5” 7.1” 7.1”

8.5” 7.1” 7.1”

FIG 14B. LOCATION OF HVAC CONNECTIONS, DS INNORACK®, 8-6 COLUMNS, TOP VIEW
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CAUTION!

UNSTABLE SINGLE-SIDED RACK!
SINGLE-SIDED INNORACK MUST BE WALL MOUNTED PRIOR TO USE.

6. SINGLE-SIDED INNORACK WALL MOUNTING
1. Attach the hook brackets to the eyelets on the rack as shown in FIG 15A.
2. Orient the hook brackets vertically against the wall and mark the position of the bolt holes (FIG 15B).
3. Roll the rack away from the wall and detach the hook brackets from the eyelets.
4. Fasten each hook bracket to wall at the marks created in step 2 (FIG 15C).
5. Roll the rack back to the wall and attach the hook brackets to the eyelets.
6. Adjust the turnbuckle to the appropriate length and hand-tighten the lock.
7. Secure the hooks in place using the cotter pins provided (FIG 15D).

PLEASE USE ALL HARDWARE APPROPRIATE FOR WALL MATERIAL AND FOLLOW ALL ROOM SEALING
PROTOCOLS.

hook bracket
eyelet

FIG 15A FIG 15B

FIG 15C FIG 15D
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VI. Operating The Innorack®

1. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON
Once you have the power and data cable connected to the controller (see page 18, FIG 11), turn the rack on by pressing the
switch on the power box on the top of the rack.
The controller is used to set the system airflow, view real time performance, and monitor the system for alarms. Adjustments to
the controller are made by pressing the buttons on the side of the controller that correspond to the screen labels.
Buttons are identified from 1 to 6 in IMAGE 6 below.

IMPORTANT!

BEFORE OPERATING THE INNORACK, LEAVE THE RACK RUNNING
IN ITS OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR 24 HOURS

Afterward, calibrate the blowers by following the calibrating instructions on page 24.
ALL RACKS MUST BE CALIBRATED PRIOR TO OPERATING
Failure to do so can result in set point alarms.

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IMAGE 6. CONTROLLER 23

DANGER!

DO NOT DISCONNECT BLOWERS WHILE RACK IS POWERED ON!
DOING SO CAN CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE RACK.

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WARNING!

RACK MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM ALL HVAC SYSTEMS.
BLOWER RECALIBRATION SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED UNDER DATA ERROR ALERT CONDITIONS.

2. CALIBRATING THE RACK BLOWERS
Make sure to leave the rack running in its operating environment for 24 hours before beginning the calibration process.

STEP 1. GETTING TO THE BLOWER CALIBRATION SCREEN
Press and hold bottom buttons 5 and 6 (see IMAGE 6 on page 23) for three seconds to bring up the Configuration screen.
Press UP once to get to the Blower Calibration screen (see IMAGE 7).
Then press START to begin.
The controller will confirm the number of rack sides and current blower calibration values, displayed in this order:

1. Side A Supply Blower
2. Side A Exhaust Blower
3. Side B Supply Blower (for double-sided racks)
4. Side B Exhaust Blower (for double-sided racks)

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5

IMAGE 7. BLOWER CALIBRATION SCREEN
STEP 2. ENSURE HVAC IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CALIBRATING
Before continuing the calibration process, make sure the rack is disconnected from the HVAC system.
Then press CALIBRATE to begin (see IMAGE 8A).
Press CONFIRM to ensure the rack is disconnected from all HVAC systems (see IMAGE 8B).

IMAGE 8A. ENSURE RACK IS DISCONNECTED FROM HVAC IMAGE 8B. CONFIRM RACK IS DISCONNECTED FROM HVAC
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STEP 3. CALIBRATING THE BLOWER IMAGE 9. START OF BLOWER CALIBRATION

After confirming the rack is disconnected from the HVAC,
recalibration of each blower will begin (see IMAGE 9).

During the recalibration process, the following will take place:

1. Airflow set points will be saved.
2. Blower fans will be turned off, and the controller
will wait 30 seconds for the fans to stop
spinning.
3. Each blower will be calibrated in sequence.

WARNING!

DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS WHILE BLOWER IS CALIBRATING.
DOING SO WILL STOP THE CALIBRATION PROCESS.

Each blower will be calibrated in the following sequence (5-10 seconds each):
1. Side A Supply Blower
2. Side A Exhaust Blower
3. Side B Supply Blower (for double-sided racks)
4. Side B Exhaust Blower (for double-sided racks)

As each blower is calibrated, the updated calibration values will be displayed at the bottom right of the Calibration screen
(IMAGE 10A-10D). Please note, the values you see on your controller screen will differ from the ones below.

IMAGE 10A. CALIBRATION OF SUPPLY BLOWER, SIDE A IMAGE 10B. CALIBRATION OF EXHAUST BLOWER, SIDE A

IMAGE 10C. CALIBRATION OF SUPPLY BLOWER, SIDE B IMAGE 10D. CALIBRATION OF EXHAUST BLOWER, SIDE B
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STEP 4. BLOWER CALIBRATION IS COMPLETE

SUCCESS: Upon successful recalibration of all blowers, airflow set points will be restored (see IMAGE 11A).
Blower Calibration screen will remain displayed. To exit Blower Calibration screen, press DONE.

PROBLEMS: If any problems are encountered during the blower calibration process, airflow set points will be restored.
Problem message will appear on the screen (see IMAGE 11B).
To restart the blower calibration process, press RESTART.
To cancel the blower calibration process, press DONE.

IMAGE 11A. BLOWER CALIBRATION - SUCCESSFUL IMAGE 11B. BLOWER CALIBRATION - PROBLEM

3. SETTING THE AIRFLOW

AIR CHANGES PER HOUR (ACH) is dependent on the cage volume. It is the number of times the cage’s air is completely
replaced per hour.

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE (DP) is the percentage of positive airflow relative to the negative airflow. Please refer to FIG 16A
and 16B on page 30 for furhter information regarding the cage differential pressure.

DEFAULT SETTINGS
The controller default settings are set at 60 ACH and positive DP. These settings will run when the controller is turned on and will
continue to run unless the settings are changed (see IMAGE 12). Innovive recommends you select the ACH and differential
pressure values that are best suited to your research, keeping in mind that higher ACH yields longer cage change intervals.

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IMAGE 12. AIRFLOW ADJUSTMENT SCREEN FOR DOUBLE-SIDED RACK
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DANGER!

DO NOT DISCONNECT BLOWERS WHILE RACK IS POWERED ON!
DOING SO CAN CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE RACK.

TO CHANGE SETTINGS
To bring up the Airflow Adjustment Screen, press any one of the six buttons on the controller.

CHANGING ACH
ACH can be adjusted in increments of 2.
Once ACH is adjusted to the desired level, release and wait 10 seconds for new settings to take effect.

FOR A DOUBLE-SIDED RACK
For side A, press button 1 to increase ACH+ and button 3 to decrease ACH-.
For side B, press button 2 to increase ACH+ and button 4 to decrease ACH-.

FOR A SINGLE-SIDED RACK (only side A will display on the screen)
Press button 1 to increase ACH+ and button 3 to decrease ACH-.

SELECTING POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE PRESSURE MODES OF OPERATION (DP)

FOR A DOUBLE-SIDED RACK
For side A, press button 5 to select positive DP+ or negative DP-.
For side B, press button 6 to select positive DP+ or negative DP-.

FOR A SINGLE-SIDED RACK (only side A will display on the screen)
Press button 5 to select positive DP+ or negative DP-.

4. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS

To access the controller configuration screen, press buttons 5 and 6 simultaneously and hold for three seconds.
To scroll between configuration settings, use button 1 for up, button 5 for down, and button 3 for done.

1 2
4
3 6

5 27

IMAGE 13. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION, ABOUT SCREEN
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A. CONTROLLER
The Controller screen shows information regarding the rack, controller and blowers. The software version currently running on
the controller will be displayed on the Controller screen (see IMAGE 13 on previous page).

B. RACK
The rack screen shows rack type, version, and configuration.

C. NETWORK INFO
The network info screen shows your local network connection.

D. RACK ORIENTATION
The Rack Orientation screen allows you to change the orientation of the display to match the orientation of Side A/B when the
controller is mounted on the end of a rack. The display will automatically detect proper orientation unless manually adjusted to
the preferred orientation. User options are Auto, Normal, and Reversed.

IMAGE 15A. CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION, RACK ORIENTATION, AUTO

IMAGE 15B. RACK ORIENTATION, NORMAL IMAGE 15C. RACK ORIENTATION, REVERSED

E. SOUND VOLUME
To adjust overall sound volume of the controller use button 2 for volume up, button 6 for volume down, button 4 for mute (see
IMAGE 14).

F. LOCKING THE CONTROLLER
To prevent inadvertent changes to the Innorack® system, the controller may be set to LOCK mode. To lock the controller press
buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for three seconds until lock icon is displayed.

G. UNLOCKING THE CONTROLLER
To remove lock, press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for three seconds until lock icon disappears.

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H. MONITORING RACK PERFORMANCE

QUICK LOOK COLOR CODE
The controller screen indicates rack performance through the following colors:

GREEN: Actual values are WITHIN the range of acceptable values.

ORANGE: Indicates when actual values are SLIGHTLY outside acceptable parameters. This will happen when rack is adjusting
to new settings.
RED: Indicates the rack is operating OUTSIDE the range of acceptable values. If red is indicated for more than 60 seconds the
alarm will sound. Follow instructions in the alarm section.

If red is indicated for over 5 minutes please reboot rack by turning off the power supply switch and unpluging the data and
power cords to the rack. After reboot, if red continues to be displayed, please contact Innovive for additional troubleshooting.

I. ALARMS

When an alarm event occurs, an alarm message is displayed on the controller display and an audible alarm will sound until the
alarm is corrected or the mute button (button 6 on the alarm screen) is pressed.

Example of an Alarm Message:
• Line 1 - Error title
• Line 2 - Error details (sometimes specific to the device)
• Line 3 - Possible reasons for the alert

ACH Out of Range
Side A blowers cannot maintain the target ACH
Side B blowers cannot maintain the target ACH
Calibration Off
HVAC Interference
Hardware Issue

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J. SNOOZE BUTTON
To snooze an alarm, press button #4. The alarm will snooze for 5 minutes.

K. MUTE BUTTON
Press button number 6 once. The MUTE icon will be displayed on the screen. To cancel mute press button #6 again
(UNMUTE).

L. DISMISSING AN ALARM

To dismiss the alarm press button #5. An alert icon will appear on the screen.

To display the alert message again press button #5 next to the alert icon.

M. MORE THAN ONE ALARM
In the event of more than one alert the controller will indicate the total number of alerts under the alert text. To scroll through the
alerts press button 2 (next) and button 1 (previous).

N. CLEAR SCREEN
Alarms should clear themselves when the alert condition is addressed. In the event the controller still displays the alarm code
after alarm condition has been addressed please reset the controller by removing and reinserting the controller cable.

5. POSITIVE VS NEGATIVE AIRFLOW SETTINGS
The Innorack® works in both negative and positive modes (see FIG 17A and 17B). Each cage is vented to the atmosphere, so
the actual pressure within the cage is very small. Manipulating cage pressure settings
does not affect animal well-being.

VII. Innocage® Assembly

IMAGE 16. INNOCAGE® IVC LID

FIG 17A. INNOCAGE® POSITIVE MODE FIG 17B. INNOCAGE® NEGATIVE MODE

In POSITIVE MODE, more air enters the cage In NEGATIVE MODE, more air exits the cage
via the supply port than exits through the via the exhaust port than enters at the intake
exhaust port. The excess of air exits the cage one. As a result, room air gets drawn into the
through the filtered cage vent. cage via the filtered cage vent.

DANGER!

DO NOT DISCONNECT BLOWERS WHILE RACK IS POWERED ON!
DOING SO CAN CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE RACK.

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All Innocage® components are delivered irradiated and double-bagged.
INSPECT ALL PACKAGING BAGS FOR HOLES OR TEARS.

Return any product with damaged packaging to Innovive.

WARNING!

CHECK EACH COMPONENT CAREFULLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY!
CHECK EACH BOTTOM/LID FOR ANY DENTS, creases or damage by running a finger around the perimeter of the
cage. If a crease or dent exists, animals may chew a hole in the cage.
IF ANY PORTION OF THE CAGE LID OR BOTTOM IS DAMAGED, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY.

WARNING!

ENSURE ANIMAL SAFETY!
If your facility uses pre-filled water bottles ENSURE WATER CAP LABEL IS REMOVED BEFORE inserting water
bottle into the cage.
VERIFY THAT WATER IS ACCESSIBLE by gently squeezing the bottle - water will drip from the opening.

FIG 18A. 1. ASSEMBLING THE CAGE
Innorack® IVC Mouse Manual 3.5 (rev. Sept. 2017) 1. Attach the cage card holder to the cage bottom (see

FIG 18A).
2. Assemble food tray into cage bottom. If food tray is not

seated correctly, you will have trouble closing the lid
(see FIG 18B on next page).

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3. Position the lid so the water bottle cavity and the card holder are
facing the same direction (toward the front of the cage). FRONT
labels on both the lid and the lip of the cage bottom should be
aligned.

Press lid onto container at all four corners to ensure a continuous
seal (see FIG 18C below).

FIG 18B.

FIG 18D. FIG 18C.

4. Position the water bottle in cage as shown in FIG 18D.
NOTE: If your facility uses pre-filled Aquavive® water bottles, make sure
the sticker is removed from the bottle top BEFORE inserting the bottle
into the cage.

2. INSERTING THE CAGE IN THE INNORACK®

1. Insert each cage into the rack according to the diagram in FIG 19.

2. Ensure the cage is positioned correctly, so the water bottle and cage card holder
are facing the front.

3. Push the cage all the way into the rack. The Innocage® is designed to easily
slide into place.

If the cage is docked correctly, you will feel the cones on the top of the cage lock into
place in the rack (see IMAGE 18 below).

FIG 19.
IMAGE 18. CORRECTLY DOCKED CAGE
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WARNING!

AFTER CAGE INSERTION, PERFORM A VISUAL CHECK OF THE ENTIRE RACK:

(1) all cages should have water bottles facing the front of the rack, and
(2) all cages should be aligned.

IF A CAGE IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, RE-INSERT IT UNTIL THE CAGE IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

WARNING!

ENSURE ANIMAL SAFETY - AIR SUPPLY!

Improper positioning of cages may restrict or block the cage air supply, compromising the rack
performance and the health of your animals.

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VIII. Moving The Innorack®

WARNING!

CHECK YOUR HEIGHT CLEARANCES!

WATCH OUT FOR DOOR KNOBS AND OTHER PROTRUDING ITEMS WHILE MOVING THE INNORACK®!

1. SWIVELING THE RACK
Release one brake to allow the rack to swivel at the opposite end.

2. RELOCATING THE RACK
Release both brakes and use two people to push the rack and guide it with caution.
It is recommended that all blowers be removed before relocating your Innorack.

CAUTION!

USE CAUTION WHEN !
INNOVIVE RECOMMENDS USING CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE RACK FAR DISTANCES. AVOID

ROUGH AND/OR BROKEN SURFACES AND AVOID USING OTHER EQUIPMENT.

The trolley protects the cages and shelves from hitting the wall, but you must watch out for doorknobs and other
protruding items.

CHECK YOUR HEIGHT CLEARANCES to ensure the rack will not hit ceiling mounted fixtures (i.e lights, sprinklers)
or door frames.

If moving the rack UP OR DOWN A RAMP, please ensure the ramp is sufficiently wide, and you have sufficient
clearance beneath the trolley.

For NARROW HALLWAYS AND DOORWAYS, please measure your clearances in advance, ensuring you have a
sufficient turning radius to clear all corners and enter rooms.

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IX. Innorack® Maintenance

WARNING!

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT ALL POWER SOURCES PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!

1. FILTERS MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
The blower pre-filters must be cleaned or changed every three to six months depending on the room cleanliness.
The foam pre-filters for the supply and exhaust blowers are washable with soap and water.
Allow the washed filters 12 hours to dry before re-installing in the blowers.
HEPA filters should be replaced on a timeline according to your internal protocol or every 5 years.
The procedure for replacing supply pre-filters is shown below in FIG 20A – 20C.
The procedure for replacing HEPA filters for both supply and exhaust blowers are the same (see below in FIGs 20A – 20E).

Unscrew captive quarter-turn fasteners
Captive screws only pop up and do not
detach from the blower.

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Remove top of blower and set aside. Remove the supply pre-filter from the top side of the
HEPA filter (ensure pre-filter is positioned on the top
of the HEPA filter).

FIG 20B. SUPPLY/EXHAUST BLOWER PRE-FILTER & HEPA FILTER FIG 20C. SUPPLY BLOWER PRE-FILTER & HEPA FILTER REMOVAL
REMOVAL

For exhaust blowers,
remove the HEPA filter
from the blower.

Turn the HEPA filter over and remove the
exhaust blower pre-filter from the back
side of the HEPA filter (ensure pre-filter is
positioned on the bottom of the HEPA filter
when doing a replacement).

FIG 20D. EXHAUST BLOWER PRE-FILTER & HEPA FILTER REMOVAL FIG 20E. EXHAUST BLOWER PRE-FILTER REMOVAL
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2. PROCEDURES FOR WASHING AND DECONTAMINATING THE INNORACK®

2.1 OVERVIEW:

The Innorack® Mouse is a durable laboratory instrument constructed primarily of corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, high
temperature nylon and 304 stainless steel. With the exception of the blowers, power supply and controller, the Innorack® is
compatible with most standard washing and decontamination protocols common in laboratory animal facilities.

The Innorack® Mouse consists of two separate internal plenums (air channels): supply and exhaust.
Normally, neither of these plenums requires washing: under standard operations the supply plenum passes highly filtered
(HEPA) air, and thus never comes in contact with contaminants. Similarly, since all air passes through a cage-level particle filter,
the vast majority of contaminants are removed before reaching the exhaust plenum.

2.2 EXTERIOR SURFACE WASH AND CARE
The exterior surfaces of the Innorack® Mouse should be kept clean by being wiped daily. Regular laboratory cleaners can be
used for daily cleaning. On a periodic basis, the exterior surfaces of the rack should be washed either by using a hot water hose
system, or an automated rack washer. Deionized water is recommended but not essential. Mild detergents can be used during
periodic cleaning.

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WARNING!

BLOWERS POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROLLERS ARE NOT WASHABLE!

REMOVE BEFORE WASHING!

Please ensure you have the wash cap available (See Page 14, IMAGE 5). Contact Innovive if you need replacements.

EXTERIOR SURFACES WASHING PROCEDURE: wash cap

1. REMOVE ALL BLOWERS, POWER SUPPLY BOX AND
CONTROLLER BEFORE washing the exterior of the
Innorack®. Store the blowers, power supply and controller in
a safe, dry location.

2. After the blowers have been removed, CAP THE PLENUM
using the provided silicone wash cap that are supplied with
each rack (see FIG 21). Please contact Innovive if you need
a replacement wash cap.

3. After the racks have been washed, wipe down the exterior
surfaces with soft rags to avoid staining and corrosion from
standing water/detergents.

Allow the rack to air dry for a minimum of 24 hours before
replacing the blowers and putting the rack back into service.
Make sure all water evaporates before replacing the blowers.

If water and/or detergent has entered THE PLENUM during
washing, it is recommended to run the blowers on the rack for
a minimum of 12 hours before returning the rack to operation.
Please contact Innovive for further assistance.

2.3 INTERNAL PLENUMS WASH AND CARE

As previously stated, it is not normally necessary to wash the
internal plenums of the Innorack®. However, the plenums can be
washed using the Internal Plenums Washing Procedure below.

FIG 21. CAPPING THE PLENUM

INTERNAL PLENUMS WASHING PROCEDURE:

1. Remove and store the blowers, power supply box and controller in a safe and dry location.

2. Using a low pressure hot de-ionized water detergent solution (150 - 190˚F), purge the internal plenum(s) by placing the
solution source at the blower-rack interface. Allow the plenum(s) to purge for 10 - 15 minutes.

3. Purge the plenum in a similar fashion with de-ionized rinse water until all detergent is removed from the plenum.

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4. Finally, dry the plenum(s) by allowing the rack to passively drain for 1 hour before replacing the blowers. Check to make
sure that the external rack-to-blower cables are completely dry before plugging in the blowers. Once the blowers have
been replaced, allow them to operate for a minimum of 12 hours before returning the rack(s) to operation.

2.4 BLOWERS, POWER SUPPLY BOX AND CONTROLLER WASH AND CARE
Blowers, power supply box and controller may be wiped down with a disinfectant and/or decontaminated by fumigation while
running.

2.5 WHEELS WASH AND CARE
Clean regularly using detergent.

3. DECONTAMINATING THE INNORACK® MOUSE
Innovive recommends decontaminating using one of the common Hydrogen Peroxide methods (vaporous, gaseous, ionized
particle fog, etc). Innovive recommends that users work with their decontamination vendor for protocols specific to their
requirements, pathogens and agents.

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X. Materials

MATERIALS Rack: 6061-T6 Aluminum, 304 Stainless Steel Controller: ABS
(passivated), High Temperature Nylon (glass Blower: ABS, Aluminum, Silicone Rubber
reinforced), Silicone Rubber

Max Loading 4.2A at 100 VAC (Japan)
During Start-up 3.5A at 120 VAC (US and Canada)
1.8A at 230 VAC (EU)
HEAT LOAD

Max Heat Load: 420 Watts
Min Heat Load: 50 Watts

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