Baker REC602 ReCO2ver CO₂ Incubators – Stack of Two – Refurbished

Baker REC602 ReCO2ver Rapid Recovery CO₂ Incubators – Stack of Two – Refurbished

The Baker REC602 ReCO2ver Rapid Recovery CO₂ Incubator Stack is a dual-incubator system designed for mammalian cell culture, tissue culture, biotechnology research, pharmaceutical development, and other applications requiring precise control of temperature, carbon dioxide, and relative humidity. This refurbished Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack includes two Baker REC602 incubators arranged in a vertical stack, providing approximately 11.84 cu. ft. (336 liters) of combined incubation capacity while conserving valuable laboratory floor space.

Each Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack features two 5.92 cu. ft. (168 L) chambers, direct-heat temperature regulation, infrared CO₂ sensing, active ultrasonic humidification, and a large full-face HEPA filtration system. Baker's proprietary InteliCELL control technology enables exceptionally rapid recovery of environmental conditions following routine door openings, helping minimize disturbances to sensitive cell cultures.

Available refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, this stack of two Baker REC602 CO₂ incubators offers laboratories an economical alternative to purchasing a new dual-incubator system. With independent environmental controls in each chamber, researchers can maintain different cell lines, establish separate experimental conditions, or increase incubation capacity without occupying additional floor space.

Key Features

• Complete stack of two refurbished Baker REC602 ReCO2ver CO₂ incubators

• Combined chamber capacity of 11.84 cu. ft. (336 L)

• Individual chamber capacity of 5.92 cu. ft. (168 L)

• Independent temperature, CO₂, and humidity control in each incubator

• Temperature range from ambient +7°C to 55°C

• Temperature accuracy of approximately ±0.1°C

• Temperature uniformity of approximately ±0.25°C

• Temperature recovery to within 1°C of 37°C setpoint in approximately 6 minutes

• CO₂ control range from 0% to 20%

• Non-dispersive infrared CO₂ sensor with approximately ±0.15% accuracy

• CO₂ recovery to within 0.2% of a 5% setpoint in approximately 5 minutes

• Active ultrasonic humidity delivery without a conventional open water pan

• Two humidity operating modes: up to 90% RH and 90–95% RH

• Relative-humidity accuracy of approximately ±3%

• Humidity recovery to within 3% of a 90% setpoint in approximately 4 minutes

• Large full-face HEPA filter supporting better-than-ISO Class 4 particulate air cleanliness

• Uniform vertical downward airflow

• Heated-frame, fog-resistant interior glass door

• Direct-heat chamber construction with coved interior corners

• Four standard shelves per incubator; up to twelve shelf positions per chamber

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

• 90-day warranty included

Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack Overview

The Baker REC602 ReCO2ver is a premium cell culture incubator developed to maintain precise environmental conditions while rapidly recovering from disturbances caused by routine laboratory activity.

Unlike conventional CO₂ incubators that may require extended periods to restore chamber temperature, CO₂ concentration, and humidity following a door opening, the ReCO2ver incorporates specialized control technology designed to minimize recovery times.

The system combines direct-heat temperature regulation, active ultrasonic humidification, infrared CO₂ sensing, and filtered downward airflow.

Baker's proprietary InteliCELL control system continuously monitors chamber conditions and adjusts heating, CO₂ injection, and humidity delivery to maintain the selected environment.

This refurbished configuration includes two independent REC602 incubators arranged vertically.

Each incubator provides 168 liters of usable capacity, resulting in a combined total of approximately 336 liters.

The stacked arrangement is especially useful for laboratories requiring additional incubation capacity but lacking sufficient space for two side-by-side incubators.

Because the chambers operate independently, researchers can maintain different temperature, CO₂, and humidity conditions in each incubator.

This flexibility is valuable for laboratories working with multiple cell lines, conducting parallel experiments, or separating research projects.

The REC602's large usable chamber, active humidity control, and advanced contamination-control features make the system particularly attractive for laboratories performing demanding cell culture applications.

Common Applications

The Baker REC602 dual-incubator stack is suitable for mammalian cell culture, stem cell research, tissue engineering, biotechnology development, pharmaceutical research, and other applications requiring stable environmental conditions.

Academic research laboratories can use the two chambers to maintain established cell lines, expand primary cultures, and conduct parallel experiments involving different incubation conditions.

Biotechnology companies may use the system for recombinant protein development, antibody research, cell-based assay preparation, and other procedures involving cultured mammalian cells.

Pharmaceutical laboratories can use the REC602 for drug discovery, toxicology studies, cell-based screening, and selected preclinical research applications.

The dual-chamber configuration is particularly useful when researchers need to separate different cell lines or experimental protocols.

For example, one chamber can maintain routine cell cultures while the second is reserved for specialized experiments or contamination-sensitive work.

The rapid environmental recovery capabilities are also valuable in laboratories where incubator doors are opened frequently throughout the day.

For complete cell culture workflows, the Baker REC602 can be paired with biosafety cabinets for aseptic handling and laboratory centrifuges for cell harvesting and sample preparation.

Additional refurbished laboratory incubators, laboratory refrigerators, and ultra-low temperature freezers are available from American Instrument Exchange.

Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack Ideal Laboratory Environments

The Baker REC602 stack is particularly well suited for university research laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical development facilities, medical research institutions, and laboratories maintaining multiple cell lines.

Its vertically stacked configuration provides substantial incubation capacity without requiring the floor space of two separate side-by-side units.

The independent chambers allow laboratories to organize cultures according to research group, cell type, or experimental conditions.

Facilities performing high-throughput cell culture procedures can benefit from the large usable chamber volume and rapid environmental recovery.

Laboratories maintaining sensitive cell lines may also appreciate the combination of HEPA filtration, active humidity control, and precise CO₂ regulation.

The dual-incubator arrangement can provide additional workflow flexibility by allowing one chamber to remain in operation while the other is cleaned or prepared for a different experiment.

Rapid Environmental Recovery & InteliCELL Control

One of the defining advantages of the Baker REC602 is its rapid environmental recovery technology.

Every time a CO₂ incubator door is opened, conditioned chamber air is exchanged with the surrounding laboratory atmosphere.

This causes temporary changes in temperature, CO₂ concentration, and relative humidity.

These disturbances can affect sensitive cell cultures, particularly when the incubator is accessed frequently.

The REC602 uses Baker's InteliCELL control system to monitor and regulate the chamber environment.

Manufacturer specifications describe recovery of temperature to within 1°C of a 37°C setpoint in approximately six minutes following a defined door-opening disturbance.

CO₂ concentration returns to within 0.2% of a 5% setpoint in approximately five minutes.

Relative humidity returns to within 3% of a 90% setpoint in approximately four minutes.

These recovery characteristics help reduce the amount of time cultures experience conditions outside their intended environment.

Rapid recovery is particularly valuable for laboratories performing frequent sample transfers, cell feeding, passaging, and other routine culture procedures.

Actual recovery times depend on laboratory ambient conditions, chamber loading, door-opening duration, and operating setpoints.

Direct-Heat Temperature Control & Uniformity

Each Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack incorporates a direct-heat temperature-control system designed to maintain consistent chamber conditions.

The operating temperature range extends from approximately 7°C above ambient laboratory temperature to 55°C.

Unlike water-jacketed incubators, which use a surrounding water reservoir as a thermal buffer, the REC602 uses heating elements distributed around the chamber.

The InteliCELL controller continuously adjusts heater output to maintain the selected temperature.

Manufacturer specifications indicate temperature accuracy of approximately ±0.1°C and temperature uniformity of approximately ±0.25°C under defined operating conditions.

The direct-heat design also contributes to rapid recovery following door openings.

Because the system does not require a surrounding water jacket, it avoids the additional maintenance and operating weight associated with water-jacketed incubators.

The two chambers in this stacked configuration operate independently, allowing different temperature setpoints when required by laboratory procedures.

For laboratories maintaining sensitive mammalian cell cultures, precise temperature regulation supports consistent cell growth and experimental reproducibility.

Infrared CO₂ Regulation & Culture Stability

The Baker REC602 incorporates a non-dispersive infrared CO₂ sensor designed to provide accurate carbon dioxide measurements.

The CO₂ control range extends from 0% to 20%, accommodating conventional mammalian cell culture and other applications requiring controlled carbon dioxide levels.

The infrared sensor measures CO₂ concentration through infrared absorption rather than changes in the thermal conductivity of the chamber atmosphere.

This measurement approach is particularly useful when temperature and humidity conditions change following routine door openings.

Manufacturer specifications indicate CO₂ accuracy of approximately ±0.15%.

The system is designed to restore CO₂ concentration to within 0.2% of a 5% setpoint in approximately five minutes under specified conditions.

Accurate CO₂ regulation is essential for cell culture media that use bicarbonate buffering to maintain physiological pH.

Changes in CO₂ concentration can alter culture-medium pH and potentially affect cell growth, metabolism, and experimental results.

Each REC602 in the stack has its own CO₂ regulation system, allowing the chambers to operate at different setpoints when needed.

The system requires a suitable regulated CO₂ gas supply.

Active Ultrasonic Humidity Control

A particularly important feature of the Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack is its active ultrasonic humidity-delivery system.

Unlike conventional CO₂ incubators that rely on passive evaporation from an open water pan, the REC602 uses an ultrasonic nebulizer to introduce moisture into the chamber.

The system continuously monitors relative humidity and adjusts moisture delivery to maintain the selected operating conditions.

Baker specifies two humidity operating modes: one supporting conditions up to approximately 90% RH and another designed for approximately 90–95% RH.

Manufacturer specifications indicate humidity accuracy of approximately ±3%.

The system can restore relative humidity to within 3% of a 90% setpoint in approximately four minutes under defined conditions.

Rapid humidity recovery is especially important for laboratories using multiwell plates and other vessels containing relatively small volumes of culture medium.

When relative humidity decreases, evaporation can increase, potentially altering nutrient concentrations and osmolarity.

This phenomenon is often associated with the edge effect observed in multiwell plate experiments.

The REC602's active humidity system helps reduce evaporation and maintain more consistent culture conditions.

The enclosed humidity-delivery system also eliminates the need for a conventional open water pan, reducing routine maintenance associated with passive humidification.

The water reservoir and nebulizer still require appropriate cleaning and maintenance according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Full-Face HEPA Filtration & Contamination Control

The Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack incorporates a large full-face HEPA filtration system designed to maintain exceptionally clean chamber air.

The system uses uniform vertical downward airflow to distribute filtered air across the culture area.

Baker specifies particulate air cleanliness better than ISO Class 4, equivalent to better than Class 10 under the older Federal Standard 209E classification.

This is a more stringent particulate cleanliness classification than the ISO Class 5 performance commonly specified for many laboratory CO₂ incubators.

The full-face HEPA filter helps reduce airborne particles that could otherwise settle on culture vessels or chamber surfaces.

The uniform downward airflow system also contributes to consistent temperature, CO₂ concentration, and humidity distribution.

The chamber incorporates a crevice-free interior with coved corners, simplifying cleaning and reducing areas where contamination may accumulate.

The heated-frame inner glass door helps prevent condensation and provides clear visibility into the chamber.

This allows researchers to inspect cultures without unnecessarily opening the inner door.

The REC602 platform also offers optional hydrogen peroxide biodecontamination technology.

However, the standard REC602 should not be assumed to include the automated hydrogen peroxide system unless the appropriate hardware and configuration are verified.

HEPA filtration and chamber design provide additional contamination protection but do not replace appropriate aseptic technique, cleaning, or laboratory biosafety procedures.

Dual-Chamber Flexibility & Laboratory Productivity

The stacked Baker REC602 configuration provides two independent incubation environments in a compact footprint.

Each chamber can be configured with its own temperature, CO₂, and relative-humidity settings.

This allows laboratories to maintain different cell lines or research conditions without requiring separate floor locations.

For example, one chamber may be dedicated to routine mammalian cell culture while the second is used for specialized research or experimental protocols.

Separating cultures between chambers can also help laboratories organize workflows and reduce unnecessary handling of unrelated samples.

The system provides a combined 336 liters of chamber capacity, offering substantial space for culture vessels, multiwell plates, and other laboratory containers.

Each incubator accommodates up to twelve shelves, with four shelves included in the standard manufacturer configuration.

Actual shelf quantities included with the refurbished stack should be verified.

The vertical arrangement conserves floor space while providing access to two independently controlled chambers.

Laboratories should use appropriate manufacturer-approved stacking hardware and ensure that the supporting surface is suitable for the combined equipment weight.

Chamber Construction & Sample Capacity

Each Baker REC602 provides approximately 168 liters of usable interior capacity.

The interior chamber measures approximately 19.9 inches wide, 21.9 inches deep, and 33.5 inches high.

The exterior dimensions of each incubator are approximately 26.9 inches wide, 26.5 inches deep, and 40.5 inches high.

The standard manufacturer configuration includes four shelves per chamber, with support for up to twelve shelves.

Each shelf provides approximately 18.6 inches by 20.1 inches of usable surface area.

Baker specifies capacity for up to 275 standard 90 mm plates per chamber, depending on shelf configuration.

The combined stack therefore provides substantial capacity for routine cell culture and high-throughput research.

The chamber interior incorporates smooth surfaces and coved corners for easier cleaning.

The heated-frame inner glass door provides visibility into the chamber while reducing condensation.

Because this listing includes two stacked incubators, the overall installation height and weight must account for the stacking hardware and any installed accessories.

Baker REC602 CO2 Incubator Stack Specifications

Specifications compiled from Baker manufacturer literature and distributor technical references. Actual shelving, electrical configurations, installed accessories, biodecontamination options, and overall stacked dimensions should be verified for the individual refurbished system.

Refurbishment & Testing by American Instrument Exchange

This Baker REC602 dual-incubator stack is offered refurbished by American Instrument Exchange.

AIE technicians inspect and evaluate each incubator independently to verify its suitability for continued laboratory use.

The refurbishment process includes inspection of the chamber, door gaskets, shelving, heating system, CO₂ sensors, humidity-delivery components, HEPA filtration system, airflow components, and electronic controls.

Each chamber is cleaned, and worn or malfunctioning components are repaired or replaced as necessary.

Temperature performance is evaluated using calibrated monitoring equipment to verify chamber accuracy and stability.

CO₂ concentration is independently measured to assess sensor accuracy and gas-control performance.

Humidity regulation, airflow, alarms, and other installed functions are inspected and tested as applicable.

The stacked configuration is also evaluated for appropriate physical stability and compatibility with the installed stacking hardware.

Following testing and final inspection, the system is prepared for shipment.

A 90-day warranty is included from American Instrument Exchange.

Shipping & Installation

The Baker REC602 dual-incubator stack requires appropriate installation planning because of its combined height and weight.

The system should be positioned on a stable, level surface capable of supporting both incubators and the stacking hardware.

Each incubator requires a suitable electrical connection and regulated CO₂ gas supply.

Electrical requirements should be verified against the individual equipment nameplates before installation.

The humidity reservoirs should be filled and maintained according to Baker's operating instructions.

Manufacturer-approved stacking hardware should be used to ensure appropriate stability and safe operation.

After installation, each incubator should be allowed to stabilize at its selected temperature, CO₂ concentration, and humidity conditions before sensitive cultures are introduced.

Laboratories should verify chamber performance using suitable calibrated reference instruments.

American Instrument Exchange can arrange appropriate shipping for the dual-incubator system and assist customers with installation planning.

Baker REC602 Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this Baker REC602 listing?

This listing includes a stack of two refurbished Baker REC602 ReCO2ver Rapid Recovery CO₂ incubators, providing two independently controlled incubation chambers.

What is the combined capacity of the two incubators?

Each REC602 provides 5.92 cu. ft. (168 L) of usable chamber capacity. Together, the two incubators provide approximately 11.84 cu. ft. (336 L).

Can the two incubators operate at different temperatures and CO₂ levels?

Yes. Each REC602 has independent temperature, CO₂, and humidity controls, allowing laboratories to maintain different conditions in each chamber.

How quickly does the Baker REC602 recover after a door opening?

Baker specifies recovery of temperature within approximately six minutes, CO₂ within five minutes, and relative humidity within four minutes under defined operating conditions.

Does the Baker REC602 use a water jacket?

No. The REC602 uses direct-heat temperature regulation rather than a surrounding water jacket.

What type of CO₂ sensor does the REC602 use?

The REC602 incorporates a non-dispersive infrared CO₂ sensor designed for accurate measurement and rapid environmental recovery.

Does the REC602 have active humidity control?

Yes. The incubator uses an ultrasonic nebulizer and digital humidity sensor to actively regulate relative humidity. It does not rely on a conventional open water pan.

What is the advantage of ultrasonic humidification?

Ultrasonic humidification allows the incubator to restore humidity rapidly following door openings, helping reduce evaporation from culture media and minimize the edge effect in multiwell plates.

Does the Baker REC602 have HEPA filtration?

Yes. The incubator incorporates a large full-face HEPA filter and uniform downward airflow designed to provide better-than-ISO Class 4 particulate air cleanliness under specified conditions.

Does the Baker REC602 have hydrogen peroxide decontamination?

Hydrogen peroxide biodecontamination is available as an option on the REC602 platform and is associated with the REC602 Plus configuration. The feature should be confirmed before assuming it is installed on this refurbished stack.

How many shelves are included?

The manufacturer-standard configuration includes four shelves per incubator, or eight shelves across the stack. The actual number included with the refurbished system should be verified.

What is the advantage of purchasing two stacked incubators?

A stacked system provides two independent incubation environments while conserving floor space. It also allows laboratories to separate cell lines, organize experiments, and maintain different environmental conditions.

What is the temperature range of the Baker REC602?

The incubator operates from approximately 7°C above ambient laboratory temperature to 55°C.

What is the CO₂ range of the Baker REC602?

The incubator provides CO₂ control from 0% to 20%.

Is this Baker REC602 stack refurbished?

Yes. Both Baker REC602 incubators are offered refurbished by American Instrument Exchange. Each unit is inspected, cleaned, and tested to verify temperature, CO₂, humidity, and other installed functions. Necessary repairs are performed before shipment, and the system includes a 90-day warranty.