Isolation Glove Box Instruction Manual
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1. CO LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC 14500 Coy Driv s Lake Michigan 49240 734 475 2200 Ea ma a ales coylab com www coylab com Isolation Glove Box Instruction Manual Index Page Warranty 1 1 0 Warnings 2 2 0 General Overview 3 3 0 Care and cleaning of Polymer 3 4 0 CDC Health Advisory 4 WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship during the first 12 months after original date of shipment The factory will at its option repair or replace defective material within this period at no charge for parts All returns or exchanges must first be authorized by COY LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC PHONE 734 475 2200 FAX 734 475 1846 COY LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC 14500 COY DRIVE GRASS LAKE MI 49240 The responsibility of COY LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC is limited to the purchase price of this product and COY LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC will not be responsible for any consequential damages This warranty does not cover damage in shipment or damage as a result of improper use or maintenance of this product Isolation Glove Box 1 1 0 WARNINGS This product is intended to enable the user to handle and visually inspect objects and materials in a sealed atmosphere chamber However the chamber protects the user only while the chamber is sealed The chamber does not protect the user from contamination from and object before the object is placed in the chamber or after it is removed from the ch2. amber As soon as the chamber side door is opened the air inside the chamber will leave the chamber and mix with air outside the chamber If the chamber or gloves are damaged in anyway the atmosphere will no longer be sealed The following precautions should be followed when using this product Ie 2 Read the User manual completely before use and use only as directed No jewelry watches bracelets and rings should be worn on the hands or wrist Even long fingernails should be clipped short to lessen the chance of ripping a hole in the gloves If a glove is punctured or torn the atmosphere and any hazardous material in the chamber can come into contact with the user s skin No Sharp objects should be used in the chamber such as letter openers scissors or knives Before each use inspect the chamber for damage to the gloves diaphragm top as well as for cracks in the chamber or separations in the seams If any such damage should appear DO NOT USE CHAMBER This product is not designed to protect against explosive flammable corrosive or incendiary material or devices This product is not intended to provide long term protection against biological or environmental contaminants If such contaminants are suspected to be present inside the chamber immediately remove hands from the gloves leave the chamber sealed and contact the appropriate health environmental or law enforcement authorities This product is NOT designed to be disin
3. ckage 2 PLACE the envelope or package in a plastic bag or some other type of container to prevent leakage of contents Isolation Glove Box 4 If you do not have any container then COVER the envelope or package with anything e g clothing paper trash can etc and do not remove this cover Then LEAVE the room and CLOSE the door or section off the area to prevent others from entering i e keep others away WASH your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your face What to do next If you are at HOME then report the incident to local police If you are at WORK then report the incident to local police and notify your building security official or an available supervisor LIST all people who were in the room or area when this suspicious letter or package was recognized Give this list to both the local public health authorities and law enforcement officials for follow up investigations and advice ENVELOPE WITH POWDER AND POWDER SPILLS OUT ONTO SURFACE 1 DO NOT try to CLEAN UP the powder COVER the spilled contents immediately with anything e g clothing paper trash can etc and do not remove this cover Then LEAVE the room and CLOSE the door or section off the area to prevent others from entering i e keep others away WASH your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your face What to do next If you are at HOME then report the incident to local polic
4. e If you are at WORK then report the incident to local police and notify your building security official or an available supervisor REMOVE heavily contaminated clothing as soon as possible and place in a plastic bag or some other container that can be sealed This clothing bag should be given to the emergency responders for proper handling SHOWER with soap and water as soon as possible Do Not Use Bleach Or Other Disinfectant On Your Skin If possible list all people who were in the room or area especially those who had actual contact with the powder Give this list to both the local public health authorities so that proper instructions can be given for medical follow up and to law enforcement officials for further investigation QUESTION OF ROOM CONTAMINATION BY AEROSOLIZATION For example small device triggered warning that air handling system is contaminated or warning that a biological agent released in a public space 1 Turn off local fans or ventilation units in the area Isolation Glove Box 5 2 LEAVE area immediately 3 CLOSE the door or section off the area to prevent others from entering i e keep others away 4 What to do next If you are at HOME then dial 911 to report the incident to local police and the local FBI field office If you are at WORK then dial 911 to report the incident to local police and the local FBI field office and notify your building security official
5. fected and reused after contamination The only warranties covering this product are those contained in the operating manual No implied or express warranties are give including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or implied warranty of merchantability Isolation Glove Box 2 2 0 GENERAL OVERVIEW Prior to every use you must wipe the door seal s to ensure an airtight seal Use a clean dry cloth add a drop of isopropyl alcohol if a lot of debris collects here Inspect the gloves and diaphragm top for holes and punctures and inspect the glove box for cracks to the polycarbonate If any damage do not use the isolation glove box Place mail and packages inside the glove box Close door and turn the latches into each door catch This will ensure an air tight atmosphere Remove any watches jewelry bracelets and rings before you insert your hands into the neoprene gloves Open mail and packages If any suspected contaminate is found remove hands from the gloves wash hands and contact the proper authorities DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO THE GLOVE BOX LATEX WARNING Latex Gloves cuffs with powder could be installed on this equipment Some people are allergic to latex and or the powder COY Laboratory Products cannot account for the content of gloves bought from other vendors 3 0 Care and Cleaning of Polymer There are several precautions you can take to prolong the life of your chamber Precautions yo
6. or an available supervisor 5 SHUT down air handling system in the building if possible 6 If possible list all people who were in the room or area Give this list to both the local public health authorities so that proper instructions can be given for medical follow up and to law enforcement officials for further investigation HOW TO IDENTIFY SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES AND LETTERS Some characteristics of suspicious packages and letters include the following Excessive postage Handwritten or poorly typed addresses Incorrect titles Title but no name Misspellings of common words Oily stains discolorations or odor No return address Excessive weight Lopsided or uneven envelope Protruding wires or aluminum foil Excessive security material such as masking tape string etc Visual distractions Ticking sound Marked with restrictive endorsements such as Personal or Confidential Shows a city or state in the postmark that does not match the return address Isolation Glove Box 6
7. ove 15 mil fitted L 1601898 Arm Length Glove Sleeve Length Neoprene with Latex Glove 15 mil fitted XL 4 0 This is an Official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY Distributed via Health Alert Network Friday October 12 2001 21 00 EDT 9 00 PM EDT CDCHAN 00029 2001 10 12 ADV N How to Handle Anthrax and Other Biological Agent Threats Many facilities in communities around the country have received anthrax threat letters Most were empty envelopes some have contained powdery substances The purpose of these guidelines is to recommend procedures for handling such incidents DO NOT PANIC Anthrax organisms can cause infection in the skin gastrointestinal system or the lungs To do so the organism must be rubbed into abraded skin swallowed or inhaled as a fine aerosolized mist Disease can be prevented after exposure to the anthrax spores by early treatment with the appropriate antibiotics Anthrax is not spread from one person to another person For anthrax to be effective as a covert agent it must be aerosolized into very small particles This is difficult to do and requires a great deal of technical skill and special equipment If these small particles are inhaled life threatening lung infection can occur but prompt recognition and treatment are effective SUSPICIOUS UNOPENED LETTER OR PACKAGE MARKED WITH THREATENING MESSAGE SUCH AS ANTHRAX 1 Do not shake or empty the contents of any suspicious envelope or pa
8. u should carefully follow are 1 DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS AT ANY TIME 2 DO NOT USE ANY SOLVENT LIKE LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS ACCEPTABLE 3 KEEP EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS WITHIN EASY REACH SO YOU DO NOT STRETCH THE CHAMBER SLEEVES 4 RINGS AND JEWELRY SHOULD BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USING SO AS NOT SCRATCH THE POLYCARBONATE OR TEAR THE ARMS OR GLOVES 5 PROTECT THE CHAMBER FROM ORGANIC SOLVENT FUMES AND NEARBY PAINTING AND PLASTERING IF SPLASHED WIPE IMMEDIATELY WHILE WET WITH A SOFT CLOTH Dust and clean with a soft cloth or chamois having fist sprayed on a plastic cleaner The use of a mild soap or detergent and plenty of water is good Dry with a soft cloth Isolation Glove Box 3 Minor scratches can be removed by hand polishing Polishes are best applied with a soft cloth dampened with water first Several applications may be necessary but most minor scratches can be reduced and the clarity improved in a short time 3 1 CARE OF GLOVES The arm length gloves are made of neoprene rubber and are susceptible to punctures and tears Remove jewelry If a hole is punctured in the glove it must be replaced Replacement Gloves may be purchased from COY Laboratory Products 1601895 Arm Length Glove Sleeve Length Neoprene with Latex Glove 15 mil fitted S 1601896 Arm Length Glove Sleeve Length Neoprene with Latex Glove 15 mil fitted M 1601897 Arm Length Glove Sleeve Length Neoprene with Latex Gl
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