horen Ventilated Caging - Lithgow Laboratory Services
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1. INCORPORATED r 3 Meir ern F 1 T2 un 7 1 THE ULTIMATE SYSTEM i P ri tiv Et j 111 1 j i FJ f j 1117 The Basic Concept of the Ultimate System The design concept of the Ultimate System 15 to keep the room contamination out of the cage and the cage contamination out of the room KIKO This is achieved with the use of the following key components The Maxi Miser PIV Caging System with filter covers The Maxi Miser Mobile Change Station Good Animal Husbandry Technique Tbe Ultzmate System is covered under patent number 4690100 0 Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 TAAL Fax 570 454 3500 YSTEMS e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED ww w thoren com BLOWER FIAER MODULE IH Wadi j Be i 1 F j f KEE Tm np Mount Bottom Mount Thoren s Blower Filter Module 15 a self con The unit has two separate filters tained filtering unit The units are con which are 99 9996 efficient one for filtering structed of stainless steel and are available as top supply air and one for filtering exhaust air The mount bottom mount and or free standing Top unit is capable of providing Class 100 air to the mount units can be wa2. LAN CAGE 12 123 4 23 873 3 8 72 875 LENGTH a 76 875 69 625 80 000 TOTAL NUMBER DF LARGE RAT CAGES 30 MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM NOBEL 6 30 0 5 1 4 58M SCALE DRAWING HOTTON MOUNT BLOWER BOX DATE om e THOREN CABINS SYSTENS INCORPORATED 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET HAZLETON PENMBYLYANIA 18201 THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS 4 7 il E iir x Et EL E mi i Lem E E Ts 1 I Bcu uu L INI ES d E 4 42 H ATS 1 2 SES ak ELE he fixed system Maxi Miser Caging System is steel construction and automatic watering can be pro available using all four Thoren Cage designs Small vided please call for details Units are available in Mouse Duplex Weaning Rat This system allows either single bay or double bay construction and the maximum density housing of rodents using a mini double bay may utilize shelves of differing lengths to mum of floor space The fixed system is available al allow the overall length to match your existing room uminum construction with bottle watering Stainless requirements TET Jui uh TEES 1 100 10 10 100 39 s m 86 1 108 9 12 108 72 42 1 110 11 10 EM EM 9 mn EM 1 126 9 14 1 132 11 12 1 190 10 14 14 12 14 1 154
3. The HEPA Filters and the fans are accessible by removing the cover plates on both boxes This is accomplished by removing the wing nuts in the E C these are cap nuts from the box To remove the HEPA filters you must remove the cover plates then loosen the four wing nuts which hold the fan in compression with the HEPA Filter There are two wing nuts at the top of the filter and two at the bottom When the four wing nuts are loose slide the fan and fan transition as one unit out of the box and then remove the HEPA Filter Reverse the procedure to reassemble always making sure that the air flow direction and HEPA Filter direction are correct Air flow direction is away from the fan HEPA Filter separators should be vertical Always change the prefilter when changing HEPA cartridges We recommend washing the HEPA Filter Blower Module when changing HEPA Filters To wash the units you must remove the electrical box by removing the four screws that hold it in place the prefilter the HEPA Filter and the fan mounted on the fan transition The Module then can be washed and autoclaved WASHING and AUTOCLAVING The Caging System can be washed and autoclaved with the exception of the Magnehelic Gauges the fans the prefilters in the free standing module and the Hybrid Supply Module the HEPA filters and the electrical components I To wash the Maxi Miser Caging System unplug the system and remove the air source from the ra
4. THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INC 815 West Seventh Street P O Box 581 Hazleton Pennsylvania USA 18201 Air Exchange Rate Information Thoren Caging Systems Inc utilizes the Bruel and Kjaer 7620 to measure the decay of a tracer gas in the cage We measure the concentration levels of sulfur hexafluoride tracer gas at various static pressures that the Maxi Miser Caging System normally operates at The graph above represents the actual readings from the BK 7620 and the air exchange rate in cage changes per hour at specific pressures in inches of water column Average Cage Air Exchange Rate For Mouse 9 Cage 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Cage Air Exchanges Per Hour 0 Magnehelic OFF 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Supply auge Readings OFF 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Exhaust Recommended Setting
5. configurations including wash rack equipment Modular in design the Maxi Miser System can be constructed as a mobile or fixed unit All units are available with automatic watering systems bottle watering or a com bination of both Maxi Miser can be operated either from the central ventilating system in your facili ty or it can be connected to Thoren s Blower Filter Module This self contained unit has 99 99 efficient HEPA filters and contains dampers on both the supply module and the exhaust module Units provide either positive or negative pressure relative to the room and are equipped with separate Magnehelic gauges to monitor static air pressure on both the supply and exhaust systems All Mobile Maxi Miser Cage Systems are constructed of stainless steel Standard on all Thoren Systems are quick disconnect clamps allowing easy removal of shelves and plenum plates for cleaning The entire system is autoclavable Even the Blower Filter Module comes with detachable electrics to facilitate washing and or autoclaving 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 T e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com E Thoren Caging s Small Mouse Racks are designed to allow maximum densi ty housing of mice Racks are built either as a mobile or fixed system For
6. 11 14 14 rs 9 o Minimum CFM Required At 1 H O Minimum Static Pressure For Central System Operation WEANING CAGE SYSTEM FIXED SINGLE SECTION No Cages No Shelves No Cages Min CFM 2000 9 9 w mm amp s DUPLEX CAGE SYSTEM FIXED SINGLE SECTION pmo 2 9 s sews a 3 s 2 10 8 72 100 RAT CAGE SYSTEM FIXED SINGLE SECTION No Cages No Shelves No Cages Min CFM SMALL MOUSE CAGE SYSTEM FIXED DOUBLE SECTION No Cages Shelves No Cages Min CFM we 9 wo 85 7 me o e 5 ms 5 v Minimum Required At 1 H O Minimum Static Pressure For Central System Operation e Jackson Laboralory mouse room containing 19 triple section racks and one double section Entire room houses 6 490 weaning positions to accommodate 84 370 mice photograph compliments of Jackson Laboratory WEANING CAGE SYSTEM FIXED DOUBLE SECTION No Cages In Rack 108 6 2 o 5 m e wo 9 a wes e m el Au d Wine n zm me 221 E n 3 m JM E s Noc
7. 5 2350 D 19 56cm x 30 91 x 13 34 Cage Capacity 4 to 11 mzce 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Hazleton 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED ww w thoren com Specifications Subject Change Without Notice M AVAILABLE CAGES 28 231 HEPA FILTER FILTER TRANSITION E Tal S ef Boss NUMBER DF CAGES LONG 69 625 k a 375 375 1 0 55 375 45 375 41 625 x y FLOOR LEVEL 62 825 87 188 gt 83 375 MER a TOTAL NUMBER OF MOUSE CAGES 126 THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM P m S 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 4 9 126 9 14 1 4 5TM Lr SCALE DRAWING NO HAZLETON PENNSYLVANIA 18201 TOP MOUNT BLOWER HECKED BY DATE 21 0 95 1537 AVATLAGLE CAGES LADDER SHALL MOUSE CAGE sl 1 JU 12 252 xs MOUSE CAGE 9 5 73 54 5 1 lE ECHT PLENUM 5 LENGTH OF CAGES LONG 74 125 We f LN As 4 ism d Se tah LH ks 5 3 Lu 1 A 1 1 gt d I FLOOR LEVEL 7 71 125 67 188 m THOREN CASING SYSTENG INCORPORATED MAXEMISER MOBILE SYSTEM E 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL A 9 128 9 14 1 2 5 Bt 06 SCALE DRAWING 0 Wi
8. 6 shelves with 5 cages per shelf total accommodations 30 cages per rack Fixed systems can accommodate a maximum of 9 shelves with 5 cage positions per shelf 45 cages per rack Double racks hold a maximum of 90 cage positions Either unit may be reduced in length and height to suit your spe cific needs see dimensions below for more details 1 on rack sizes Model 6 Large Rat Cage 12 123 W x 2887 LE 007D 30 80 x 59 37 x 22 86 Cage Capacity 1 10 12 rats LARGE RAT CAGE RACK No Cages No Shelves No Cages In Rack In Rack In Shelf Height does not include Blower modules Specifications Subject Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com AYATLAGLE CAGES HEPA FILTER MEPA FILTER EXHAUST UNIT Sing prr FLW _ coms WW geng m NUMBER CAGES LONG B8 125 60 875 100 FLOOR LEVEL TOTAL NUMBER OF LARGE RAT CAGES 30 THOREN CAGING SYSTENS INCORPORATED NAXT MISER MOBILE SYSTEM i ae 815 MEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 8 30 8 5 1 4 51H DRARN nie DR m HAZLETON PENNSYLVANIA 18201 x TOP MOUNT BLOWER CHECKED 2120 322 AYATLAGLE CAGES
9. 62 125 D NUMBER UF i SHELVES HIGH i 14 125 dl 1 Mi 1 H FLOOR LEVEL a 33 438 9 THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM DRAWN BY SCALE DRAWING 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 4 5 80 8 10 1 4 5 HAZLETON PENNSYLVANIA 18201 TOP MOUNT BLOWER BOX CHECKED BY DATE 21 0 95 1517 4 8 z 24 gt 7 EXPANDED SHALL HOUSE CAGE 63 27 243 gt 9 8 75 X 12 125 RACK M T 8 1 i i CA d bia 4 eg DUPLEXED SHALL MOUSE CAGE 15 X 12 125 X 6 29 roh COMPARTMENTS CACE GRASP HEIGHT PLENUM LENGTH 70 790 8 52 825 FLOOR LEVEL THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 5 80 8 10 1 4 58 SCALE DRAWING HAZLETOM PENNSYLVANIA 18201 BOTTOM MOUNT BLOWER 80 CHECKED BY DATE 21 NDV 95 1518 ii 1 Thoren Caging Systems Expanded Rat Cage and Large Mouse Cage Racks have been designed to allow the end user the flexibility of interchang ing the cages in the unit These systems have the same basic frame and design when you have one system you have the potential for both The rea son this is possible 15 because the cages have the same outer dimensions and are interchangeable within the rack Both styles can be constructed as either a fixed or mobile unit For
10. 80cm x 22 23 x 22 23 Cage Capacity 1 to 4 rats Model 15 Single Mouse Cage 72 175 a6 395 D 30 80 x 22 23 10 24 Cage Capacity 1 to 2 mice per side E REN To Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com www thoren com EXPANDED SMALL MOUSE CAGE No Cages xime m 8 M fm a SINGLE RAT CAGE RACK No Cages Model In Rack SINGLE MOUSE CAGE No Cages No Shelves No Cages In Rack In Rack In Shelf 596842 8 6 7 suas ue o u Height does not include Blower modules Model No Width Length Height 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com AVAILABLE CAGES HEPA FILTER 28 25 EXHAUST UNIT PLENUM EXPANDED SMALL MOUSE CAGE 5 J perm IR FLO MESE SC WX 1 DUPLEXED SMALL NO MOUSE CAGE M FEL NN e TWO 1 f Pi CAGE GRASP JL JL LENGTH PLENUM UT 5 j en L JL JL JL JU J CAGES LONG TNE 25 11111717 20 373 1 66 823 A gt
11. side Fixed Weaning and Duplex Cage Systems provide a maximum of 120 cage positions per section or 240 positions in a double rack Racks have a max md imum of 12 shelves and contain 10 cages per shelf Model 4 Model 11 5 cages on each side Rat Cage Duplex Cage Many other cage configurations are available 12 125 W x 12 125 L x 7 37070 12 125 W x 12 125 L x 6 395 D 30 80cm x 30 80cm x 18 72em 30 80 x 30 80cm x 16 24 Cage Capacity 1 to 6 rats Cage Capacity 3 to 8 mice per side see dimensions on reverse side of more details Specifications Subject Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton 18201 570 455 5041 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com INGORPORATED www thoren com WEANING CAGE RACK DIMENSIONS No Cages No Shelves No Cages del d h hc Mode In Rack In Rack In Shelf Width pm 2 30 5 6 pen 7 8 DUPLEX CAGE RACK DIMENSIONS No Cages No Shelves No Cages Model No In Rack In Rack In Shelf Length Height Wes 3 7 a s 6 519617 RAT CAGE RACK DIMENSIONS DUPLEX II CAGE RACK DIMENSIONS No Cages No Shelves d No Cages No Shelves No Cages Mode No In Rack In Rack In Shelf 4 30 5 6 5 ERE EE 70 No Cages In Shelf 6 LO 11 80 8 10 Width Length H
12. when changing the HEPA Filter To wash the HEPA Filtered Supply Module 1 Unplug the unit from the wall receptacle and disconnect the hose which connects the unit to the transition If you have the optional Exhaust Fan Booster or the alarm unplug these as well 2 Remove the prefilter by swinging the retainer bar which holds the prefilter in place upward 3 Remove the cover plate from the top of the unit by using the wing nuts 4 Remove the four wing nuts from the threaded rod that holds the fan in compression with the HEPA Filter 5 Unplug the fan and slide the fan attached to the fan transition out of the module 10 11 6 Remove the HEPA Filter from the unit and discard of it properly 7 Remove the electrical box containing the circuit breakers from the side of the module by removing the four screws that secure it to the module 9 You may now wash and autoclave the stainless steel box enclosure 9 When totally dry reassemble the unit by reversing the steps listed above Be sure that the HEPA Filters are placed in their proper operating position check air flow direction and make sure that the proper side is up Make sure that the four wing nuts that seal the fan transition to the HEPA Filter are tightened Test the filter seal with DOP The transition which allows you to connect the Supply Module to the Rack Supply and the Exhaust to the central HVAC can be removed from the rack by unlatching the two cla
13. 18201 BOTTOM MOUNT BLOWER BOO UE GATE 21 0 95 1538 Thoren Caging Systems Rat Weaning and Duplex Cage Racks are three different caging systems i Ee T designed for maximum density housing of mice and rats These systems have the same basic frame CHE and design When you have one system you have the potential for all three cage systems The reason Model 2 this 15 possible is because the cages have the same Weaning Cage outer dimensions and are interchangeable within I2 25 W 12 125 5 625 D 30 80cm x 30 80 x 14 29 the rack All four styles can be constructed a rrr m AM Cage Capacity 7 to 18 mice either a mobile or fixed unit Mobile Rat Cages Systems accommodate a maximum of 70 cage positions utilizing 7 shelves with up to 10 cages per shelf fixed Rat Caging Systems provide a maximum of 90 cage positions for a single section or 180 positions in a double rack Racks have a maximum of 9 shelves and contain 10 cage positions per shelf 5 cages on Model 3 a side E Duplex Cage Weaning Cages are for housing large numbers 12 125 W x 12 125 L x 5 53 D of weanling mice while the Duplex Cages are 30 80cm x 30 80cm x 14 05cm ideal for breeding or housing single mice i at leg Mobile Weaning and Duplex Caging Systems accommodate 80 cage positions utilizing 8 shelves with 10 cages per shelf 5 cages per
14. 4 E The Jackson Laboratory RAT CAGE SYSTEM FIXED DOUBLE SECTION sem Minimum Required At 1 H O Minimum Static Pressure For Central System Operation When ordering units please specify which model you desire from the above selection Once you have selected the size you need represented by the model number listed you will need to complete the number by selecting one item from the list under method of supply exhausted air METHOD OF SUPPLY EXHAUSTED AIR 5 Blower Filter Module 6 Transition For Central HVAC Connection 7 Hybrid Transition With HEPA Supply HVAC Exhaust Example For Completion Of Model Number No Of Positions Cage Selection 4 96 9 No Of Shelves Cages Air Per Shelf Source 6 7 Thoren Caging Systems Inc 815 W Seventh St Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 Maxi Miser Mobile Change Station The Maxi Miser Change Station is a unique unit capable of protecting the cage occupant from contaminated room air It also protects staff members from air born impurities contained in the cages The unit creates an air barrier at the work space opening while allowing low velocity Class 100 air to wash the entire work area Dimensions Standard 32 W x 35 L x 71 H Work Area 27 x 31 Large Change Stations 38 x 41 x 71 Work Area 33 x 37 Imm mmu m The front and rear openings are a
15. 7 x 22 86 1 393 2 F Single Rat Cage 8 75 12 125 x 8 750 T 3 30 80 x 22 23 x 22 23 474 3 8 Expanded Rat Cage 12 125 x 16 00 x 9 00 146 5 30 80 x 40 60 x 22 23 944 9 9 Small Mouse Cage DO x 1217 x 5 875 67 0 19 56 x 30 92 x 14 93 435 7 10 Large Mouse Cage 12 125 x 16 00 8 250 1527 30 80 x 40 60 x 15 88 984 9 11 Duplex II Cage 12 125 x 12 125 x 6 395 two compartments 51 7 30 80 x 30 80 x 16 24 333 6 19 Single Mouse Duplexed Cage 8 75 x 12 125 x 6 395 two compartments 33 0 22 2 x30 80 x 16 24 2 12 9 19 Small Mouse Cage 7 75 13 625 5 675 78 0 19 56 34 70 x 14 41 503 7 To achieve cage interchangeability vertical spacing of the shelves must accommodate the deepest cage AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEMS ASK FOR SPECIAL CAGE INFORMATION Note 1 Model 2 3 4 and 11 are interchangeable when 4 rack is ordered Model 5 15 and 7 are interchangeable when 7 rack is ordered Model 1 and 9 are interchangeable when 9 rack is ordered Model 8 and 10 are interchangeable when 8 8 rack is ordered Note 2 Sizes are average approximate dimensions Dimensional variance will be caused by differential shrinkage dependant upon specific resins Note 3 Floor Area is measured with 72 bedding or a wire bar floor in the cage Note 4 The ability to interchange cages is based on bottle water only for automatic watering ask for detatis Maxi Miser Caging Systems Space Saver Cages Thoren Caging s model numbers are deter
16. A FILTER BLOWER MODULE FREESTANDING TOP MOUNTED BOTTOM MOUNTED The HEPA Filter Blower Module is the unit which contains HEPA Filters for both the supply air and the exhaust air The service time of the filters depends on the cleanliness of the air source When a filter becomes dirty you will notice a pressure drop on your magnehelic gauge You may compensate by opening the dampers on both the supply and the exhaust to maintain your static pressure but we recommend that you replace your filters as soon as an uncorrectable pressure drop is detected The Prefilters should be visually inspected on a weekly basis for dirt and clogging By maintaining the Prefilters in good condition you will substantially extend the life of your HEPA filters HEPA Filters usually last five to six years if the Prefilters have been maintained The HEPA Filter Blower Module is actually two completely separate unit Each unit has a refilter fan and a HEPA Filter The actual assembly drawings for each unit are attached The Top Mounted and Bottom Mounted Supply Module is Drawing Number 3000 1 The Exhaust Module for these units is Drawing Number 3000 2 The Free Standing Module is Drawing Number 3002 The prefilters are accessible by removing the small prefilter Cover plate from the units and sliding the prefilter out The prefilters in the Top Mounted and Bottom Mounted Modules are washable and autoclavable The prefilters in the Free Standing Module are disposable
17. Both components of the Hybrid Transition are constructed of stainless steel and can be washed and autoclaved The Hybrid Supply Module is shown in Drawing Number 3005 1 The optional Exhaust Fan Booster is shown in Drawing 3005 2 The HEPA Filtered Supply Module contains a prefilter a fan and a 12 12 11 1 2 HEPA Filter The prefilter for the Supply Module is 12 x 12 2 and is located at the back of the unit The prefilter is accessible by loosening the wing nut on the retainer bar and swinging the bar upward The prefilter should be visually inspected every week for signs of clogging By maintaining the prefilter in good condition you will substantially extend the life of the HEPA Filter The HEPA Filter and fan are accessible by removing the cover plate from the top of the module To remove the HEPA Filter you must remove the cover plate then remove the four wing nuts that hold the fan in compression with the HEPA Filter Slide the fan attached to the fan transition away from the HEPA Filter and remove it from the module Then slide the HEPA Filter away from the threaded rods which hold it in place and remove it from the module Reverse the procedure to reassemble always making sure that the air flow direction and HEPA Filter direction are correct Air flow is away from the fan HEPA Filter separators should be vertical Always change the prefilter when changing the HEPA cartridge We recommend washing the HEPA Filtered Supply Module
18. EM am 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 4 58 7 8 1 4 581 SEALE I eee HAZLETON PENNSYLVANIA 18201 BOTTOM MOUNT BLOWER BOX CHECKED BY DATE 21 95 EXPANDED SMALL DIO USE SIE MOUSE AND SINGLE RAT CAGE RACKS Thoren Caging s Expanded Small Mouse Single Mouse and Single Rat Cage Racks have been designed to allow the end user the flexibility of interchanging the cages in the unit These sys tems have the same basic frame and design when you have one system you have the potential for all these The reason this 15 possible 15 because the cages have the same outer dimensions and are Model 5 interchangeable within the rack All styles can be Expanded Small Mouse Cage 8 75 W x 2 125 x 6 395 D e 22 2 x 30 80cm x 16 24 Depending on the style of rack system you Cage Capacity 5 to 13 mice constructed as either a fixed or mobile unit select the mobile cage system accommodates a maximum of 140 cage positions utilizing 10 shelves and up to 14 cages per shelf fixed cage system provides a maximum of 140 cage positions for a single section or 280 positions in a double rack Racks have a maximum of 10 shelves and contain 14 cage positions per shelf 7 cages on a side Any of these rack systems can be reduced in length and height to suit your specific needs see dimensions on reverse side for more details on Model 7 rack sizes Single Rat Cage 8 75 W 12 125 x 8 50 30
19. EPA Filter Blower Module Cover Plates are securely fastened e Check the hoses for tears or air leaks 2 Do not under any circumstances adjust the air static pressure by turning the adjustment screw on the magnehelic 3 If your unit is equipped with automatic watering make certain that your bedding is of sufficient size so that the rodents cannot stuff it into the valves Also check your valves to assure that they are adjusted to the proper flow rate Contact the automatic watering manufacturer for this information Edstrom Industries 414 534 5181 SE Lab Group 513 451 0530 Thoren Caging Service 570 455 5041 HOW OFTEN TO WASH The question of how often to wash the Maxi Miser Caging System is one that is often asked The question of tear down and thorough cleaning has become a matter of personal preference The actual air supply and exhaust ducts are internal surfaces which do not come in contact with ambient room air l hese internal surfaces can be cultured on a weekly basis to determine the necessity for total tear down The outer surfaces of the rack should be wiped down every time the cage is changed with a commercially available sterilant of your choice When the cage has been removed from the system the shelf area above that cage should be disinfected as well as the shelf area below the cage Keep in mind that even stainless steel may be attacked by either strongly acidic or strongly alkaline compounds HEP
20. ETT Length 29 Height 71 Height does not include Blower modules Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com ww w thoren com V ess nu 28 23 EXPANDE RAT TAGE 98 D 12 129 1 LARGE MOUSE CALE 1410 16 X 12 123 X 6 377 f APPROX CADE GRASP HETEHT 71 875 MM i 50 875 o FLOOR LEVEL o 98 750 TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPANDED RAT CAGES 38 CABINS SyETENS INCORPORATED H XI NISER NDBTEE SYSTEM WM B 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 8 38 8 6 1 4 5 H 1 HAZLETON un en TOP MOUNT BLOWER BOX CHECKED BY DATE 21 NOV 95 1532 AVAILABLE CAGES LADDER RACK RAT CABE 88 X 15120 PLENUM CRASP HEIGHT LARGE HOUSE CAGE 910 ti X 12 127 8 375 LENGTH MEN OF CAGES LONG 75 825 69 375 P 43 372 FLDOR LEVEL THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM RANN RP Pm 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET MODEL 9 8 38 8 8 1 4 58M HAZLETON PENNSYLVANIA 1520 BOTTOM MOUNT BLDWER BDX CHECKED BY DATE 21 NOY 85 9 241 7 9 RACK Thoren Caging Systems Large Rat Cage Rack has been designed to allow maximum density housing of rats Racks are built either as a mobile or fixed system Mobile racks have a maximum of
21. FILTER SUPPLY EACH INDIVIDUAL MODULE TO EACH CAGE TO HEPA FILTER INDIVIDUAL CAGE EXHAUST MODULE CAGE Each shelf is divided into three separate compartments The inner section is the supply clean duct The outer two sections are the exhaust spent ducts See drawing 2 above In each cage position there is an orifice hole for the supply and an orifice hole for the exhaust air See drawing 3 below DRAWING 3 SHELF FILTER COVER POSITIVE OPERATION Product Protection 1 Zero the magnehelic gauges This must be done before the rack is running To do this set the indicating needle exactly at the zero mark using the zero adjust screw on the cover at the bottom of the magnehelic A small straight blade screw driver works best Note In the United States you will connect to a 110 volt 60 hertz single phase receptacle capable of providing 4 amperes In the United Kingdom and other European Countries you will connect to a 240 volt 50 hertz single phase receptacle capable of providing 4 amperes 3 To adjust the supply air adjust the damper for the supply air until the supply magnehelic reads 30 inches of water column 21 4 48 5 4 2 4 31 4 121 4 41 4 44 42 1 f 41 14 4 4 1 41 1 4 NEGATIVE OPERATION People Protection L Zero the magnehelic gauges This must be done before the rack is running To do this set the indicating need
22. ck 2 As with any caging system the cages cage covers filter covers water bottles and cardholders should be removed and washed as separate items 3 magnehelic Gauges are not washable and must be removed from the plenum This is easily done by removing the nut and lock washer from the stem of the magnehelic which holds it in place in the plenum The supply magnehelic gauge and the exhaust magnehelic gauge have the stem fitting in different ports you will not be able to put the gauges back improperly as the stems will not line up with the holes in the plenum 4 Each shelf of the system is held in place with two red or gray handled clamps these clamps must be opened and the shelf removed from the rack for thorough cleaning The red shelf gasket and the black shelf plug should be removed from the shelf and can be washed separately The shelf can now be placed in a washer to be sanitized For ease of handling a Shelf Wash Rack is available to handle nine shelves nine gaskets and nine plugs 5 The rack plenum has a clean out plate on the bottom which is held in place with clamps this plate must be opened to allow cleaning Racks with free standing HEPA Filter Blower Modules or bottom mounted HEPA Filter Blower Modules will have a clean out plate on the top as well this must also be opened The structural frame consisting of the main air plenum the ladder frame the stringers and the bottom frame with How to wash the HEPA Fi
23. djustable to suit the convenience of the operator The rear panel normally closed can be open to allow access from both sides of the unit The front and rear panels are sloped for easy viewing Ec of the work surface and the base unit is recessed on both sides for easy access and comfort for the operator The hood is constructed from mar resistant polycarbonate sheet to allow ambient light to illuminate the work surface and to allow a complete unobstructed view of the work area Each unit has a 12 x 18 x 11 1 2 HEPA filter 99 99 efficient There are two pre filters one of which is 12 x 12 x 2 and is easily accessible from outside of the unit The second filter located under the work surface is 12 x 24 x 2 and can be readily changed by removing the work surface i ioe EEE Ld Thoren Caging Systems 586 Hazelton PA 18201 x Phone 570 455 5041 x Fax 570 454 3500 ei bk www Thoren com 2008 Thoren Caging Systems Inc MANUAL MAXI MISER CAGING SYSTEMS Page Introduction and air flow 1 2 Positive operation product protection 3 Negative operation people protection 4 Trouble shooting 5 How often to wash 6 filter Blower module 7 Washing and Autoclaving 8 How to clean the filter Blower module 9 Hybrid transition with optional exhaust fan 10 11 Autoclaving 12 13 Cage Sizes 14 Cage Materials 15 Air Exchange Rate 16 Tho
24. ease in mobili ty stainless steel casters are provided with grease fittings and wheel locks Mobile racks are a maximum of 10 shelves with 14 cages per shelf total accom modations 140 cages Fixed systems accommodate a maximum of 168 cages per section Racks have a maximum of 12 shelves and contain 14 cages per shelf 7 cages on each side Either unit may be reduced in length and height to suit your specific needs see dimensions on reverse side for more details on rack sizes Model Number 9 126 9 14 1 4 5BM Small Mouse Cage Dimensions DEW m 12 17 E m 3 875 D 19 56 x 30 92 x 14 93 Cage Capacity determined by weight of animals Specifications Subject Change Without Notice 2 amp 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 ME Fax 570 454 3 500 e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com SMALL MOUSE CAGE RACK DIMENSIONS Dimensions are for mobile systems only For fixed systems please see sheet of fixed systems Cages No Shelves No Cages In Rack In Rack In Shelf 8 Model No 9 60 6 10 9 96 8 12 9 108 9 12 108 nz s _ 9126924 1x 9 140 10 14 140 10 14 68 Model 9 Small Mouse Cage 707 x 12 17 L x 267 10 19 56cm x 30 92cm x 14 93cm Cage Capacity 4 to 11 mice Model 1 mall Mouse Cage TIO W x 12 17 L x
25. ease in mobility stainless steel casters are provided with grease fit tings and optional wheel locks Depending on the style of rack system you select che mobile cage station accommodates a maximum of 48 cage positions utilizing 8 shelves and up 6 cages per shelf fixed cage system provides a maximum of 72 cage positions for a sin gle section or 144 positions in a double rack Racks have a maximum of 9 shelves and contain 8 cage positions per shelf 4 cages on a side Any of these rack systems can be reduced in length and height to suit your specific needs see dimensions on reverse side for more details on rack S1Zes INCORPORATED Model 8 Expanded Rat Cage 12 125 W x 16 00 L x 9 00 D 30 80cm x 40 60cm x 22 23 Cage Capacity 2 to 8 rats lt TU Seene Eo Model 10 Large Mouse Cage 12 125 OOF ESO DB 30 80 x 40 60 x 15 88 Cage Capacity 10 to 25 mice Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com www thoren com EXPANDED RAT CAGE RACK Model No Cages In Rack No Shelves In Rack LARGE MOUSE CAGE RACK Model No INCORPORATED Cages In Rack 48 No Shelves In Rack Cages In Shelf No Cages In Shelf 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Width
26. eight 9 9 QO Co QO Af ON 28 MJ Width ight 47 28 63 Cl ON gt Height does not include Blower modules LAYATLAGLE CAGES 28 251 moe eme MEM Wa TRANSITION E S mam PUAN THO CONPARTHENTS arco tienne qr n E PLENUM W iii gt CADE e 7 2 125 X 12 125 X 7 25 LENGTH wee 69 875 125 e 60 625 Di t TOTAL NUMBER DF RAT CAGES 56 THOREN CACING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYSTEM 845 WEST BEVENTH STREET MODEL 4 4 58 7 8 1 4 5TN HAZLETON PEMMEYLYAMIA 18001 MOUNT BLOWER 803 SCALE DATE 21 MDV 85 BRAUN BY NOL CHECKED BY 1212 AVATLABLE CAGES WEANING CAGE 680 4 2 125 225 7 LADDER eevee I DUPLEX CAGE 3 te tes X dade X 3283 TWO COMPARTHENTS APPROX CAE GRASP HETGHT RAT 2 125 12 123 X 7 25 LENGTH NUMBER OF CAGES LONG 74 825 EE x J 3 292529 FLOOR LEVEL lt 59 625 TOTAL NUMBER OF RAT CAGES 56 THOREN CASING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED MAXI MISER MOBILE SYST
27. izes the amount of energy needed to achieve the desired environment for each cage occupant Allows the housing of more animals per square foot of floor space utilizing Thoren Space Saver Cages Offers a better working environment for allergy sensitive staff members Inhibits the transmission of airborne diseases between cages Enables different species to be housed in the same room Significantly reduces infant diarrhea and animal mortality as a result of the improved air environment There are no locks latches or moving parts at the cage level of the ULTIMATE SYSTEM greatly reducing the need for main tenance personel in the barrier 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton DA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 YSTE e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com Modular design allows either a mobile or fixed system with rack height and shelf length to suit your specific requirements Reduces ammonia and CO2 build up within the cage Quick disconnect clamps allow easy disassembly for cleaning and sterilization Available with automatic watering system bottle watering or a combination of both 13 different cage sizes are available to fit all of your caging requirements Magnehelic gauges monitor static air pressure for both the supply air and the exhaust air e System is entirely autoclavable except electric components and Magnehelic gauges Pr
28. le Rat Cage Expanded Rat Cage Small Mouse Cage Large Mouse Cage Duplex Cage Single Mouse Cage Model 19 Models 2 3 4 and 11 are interchangeable Model 4t 5 7 and 15 are interchangeable Dimensions Inches Centimeters 7 70 x 12 17 5 250 19 56 x 30 91 x 13 34 12 125 x 12 125 x 5 625 30 80 x30 80 x 14 29 12 125x12 125 x 5 53 30 80 x 30 80 x 14 05 12 125x12 125 x 7 370 30 80 x30 80 x 18 72 8 75 x 12 125 x 6 395 222 30 80 x 16 24 12 125 23 375 9 00 30 80 59 37 22 86 8 75 x12 125 x 8 750 30 80x 22 23 x 22 23 12 125x 16 00x9 00 30 80x40 60x22 23 7 70 12 17 x 5 875 19 56 x30 92 14 93 12 125 x 16 00x6 350 80 80 x 40 60 x 15 88 12 125x12 125x6 395 30 80 x30 80 x 16 24 8 5 x 12 125 x 6 395 22 2 x 30 80 x 16 24 7 75 13 625 x 5 675 19 56 x 34 70 14 41 INC FAX 570 454 3500 Floor Area Square Inches Square Centimeters 67 6 435 7 112 9 727 8 51 7 333 6 115 1 742 4 78 1 503 7 216 0 1 393 2 73 3 474 3 146 5 944 9 67 0 435 7 152 7 984 9 51 7 333 6 33 0 212 9 78 0 503 7 To achieve cage interchange ability verfival spacing of the shelves must accommodate deepest cage Model 3t 1 and 9 are interchangeable 8 and 10 are interchangeable Sizes are average approximate dimensions Dimensional variance will be caused by differential shrinkage dependant upon specific resins Floo
29. le exactly at the zero mark using the zero adjust screw on the cover at the bottom of the magnehelic A small straight blade screw driver works best 2 Connect the rack to the air source The air source may be the central Heating Air Conditioning and Ventilating System HVA C Option 6 the HEPA Filter Blower Module Option 5 or the Hybrid Transition Option 7 Make certain that the flexible hoses are securely fastened to the hose connections with a stainless steel hose clamp Insert the electrical plug into the wall receptacle the units vill be running as soon as the electrical connection is made 3 To adjust the supply air adjust the damper for the supply air until the supply magnehelic reads 20 inches of water column 4 To adjust the exhaust air adjust the damper for the exhaust air until the exhaust magnehelic reads 30 inches of water column 5 Allow the system to stabilize for twelve hours before introducing animals into the system TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 If you do not get sufficient static pressure on either the supply or the exhaust check the following a Make sure that the black rubber plugs on the ends of all the shelves are in place b Be sure that the plates on the top and the bottom of the plenum are closed and clamped in place c Check to be sure that the HEPA filters are securely tightened down with the four jack screws which seal the fan transition to the HEPA Filter gasket d Check to be sure that the H
30. ll or ceiling mounted system To extend the life of the filters The Blower Filter Module is readily attachable the unit is equipped with pre filters to filter large to or detachable from the caging system Units particulates from the air before they reach the are equipped with dampers on both the supply HEPA filters and the exhaust providing either positive or negative pressures relative to the room units ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS come with detachable electrics to make washing 4 ampers at full load or autoclaving possible 120 volt single phase 240 volt available 60 hertz 50 hertz available Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com INCORPORATED www thoren com CAGING SYSTEMS INC Phone 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 AVAILABLE CAGE SIZES Model Description Dimensions Floor Area Inches Square Inches Centimeters square Centimeters 1 Small Mouse Cage THU 1217 5 250 67 6 19 56 x 30 91 x 13 34 435 7 2 Weaning Cage 12 125 12 125 5 625 112 9 30 80 x 30 80 x 14 29 727 8 4 Duplex Cage 12 125 x 12 125 x 5 53 two compartments 51 7 30 80 x 30 80 x 14 05 333 6 4 Rat Cage 12 125 x12 125 x 7 370 115 1 30 80 x30 80 x 18 72 742 4 5 Expanded Small Mouse Cage 8 75 x 12 125 x 6 395 78 1 22 2 30 80 x16 24 503 7 6 Large Rat Cage 12 125 x 23 375 x 9 00 216 0 30 80 x 59 3
31. lter Blower Module Unplug the unit and disconnect the hoses which connect the unit to the rack Remove the two prefilters using the access panels on the unit Remove the main access panels from the module using the wing nuts cap nuts in E C Loosen the four wing nuts that hold the fan transition in compression with the HEPA Filter in both the Supply Box and the Exhaust Box Unplug the fans and slide the fans attached to the fan transitions out of the boxes Remove the HEPA Filters from the units and discard of them properly Remove the electrical boxes from the modules by taking out the four screws that hold them in place You may now wash and autoclave the stainless steel enclosures When totally dry reassemble the unit by reversing the steps listed above Be sure that the HEPA Filters are placed in their proper operating position check air flow direction and make sure that the proper side is up Make sure that the four wing nuts seal the fan transition to the HEPA Filter are securely fastened Reassemble the cover plates making sure that the proper plate is on the proper box Test the filter seals with DOP 10 HYBRID TRANSITION WITH OPTIONAL EXHAUST FAN The Hybrid Transition consists of a HEPA Filtered Supply Module which is mounted on top of the rack and a Transition which allows you to connect the Supply Module to the Rack Supply and the Rack Exhaust to the central Heating Air Conditioning and Ventilating HVAC System
32. manufactured from the same resins as the cage The plastic cardholders are attached to the cage and can be washed and autoclaved following the same protocol as the cages Stainless Steel Cage Covers are constructed from stainless steel wire bar and can be autoclaved with no problems The Thoren Cage Covers have a few unique Bottles are molded from glass high heat polycarbonate or PSF and can be autoclaved with the exception of the drilled glass bottle If you want to use the drilled bottles and must autoclave the polycarbonate or PSF bottles are the bottles to use Thoren offers a variety of stoppers neoprene or silicone stainless steel caps or plastic disposable caps for the bottles The stoppers are washable and autoclavable as are the stainless steel cap The plastic disposable caps can be washed but not autoclaved features every Thoren cover has a tag bar handle so that the cover can be handled from the top without ever touching the underside of the cover The Bottle Covers have a grommet which protects the stopper or cap from the rodent s gnawing Thoren Cage Covers have dimpled panels to allow thorough cleaning 13 CAGING SYSTEMS 815 WEST SEVENTH STREET HAZLETON PA 18201 PHONE 570 455 5041 Model 4 10 11 15 Note 1 2 Note 3 AVAILABLE CAGE SIZES Description Small Mouse Cage Weaning Cage Duplex Cage Rat Cage Expanded Small Mouse Cage Large Rat Cage Sing
33. mined in the following manner The first thing you will need to do when ordering a Thoren unit is to determine the type of rack system you require Our 4 model numbers are specified as follows First Number Cage Model Number Second Number No of Cage Positions in the Rack Third Number No of Shelves in the Rack Fourth Number No of Cages Per Shelf Once you have selected the cage size you need represented by the model number listed you will need to complete the number by selecting one item from each of the following three categories METHOD OF WATERING 1 Bottle Watering 2 Automatic Watering we offer both Edstrom Industries and S E Lab Group Automatic Watering Systems Options Standard Valve B Bedding Resistant Valve C Quick Disconnect Valve MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION 3 Aluminum fixed systems 4 Stainless Steel METHOD OF SUPPLY EXHAUSTED AIR 5 HEPA Filter Blower Module Options A TM Top Mounted B BM Bottom Mounted C FS Free Standing 6 Transition for Central HVAC Connection 7 Hybid Transition with HEPA Supply HVAC Exhaust Example for Completion of Model Number Cage No of No of Cages Watering Material of Selection Positions Shelves Per Shelf Method Construction Source 9 140 10 14 1 51 815 West Seventh Street e PO Box 586 Hazleton 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com ww w thoren com ADVANTAGES Minim
34. mps which hold it in place If you have the optional Exhaust Fan Booster on your unit you must remove this from the transition by using the four hex head bolts which hold it in place 11 12 AUTOCLAVING The Maxi Miser Caging System can be autoclaved each component of the system will be listed separately with instructions to help you to autoclave them most effectively The Maxi Miser Rack is constructed from stainless steel and can be autoclaved with the exception of the magnehelic gauges The magnehelic gauges can easily be removed by loosening the nut from the stem that holds the gauge to the plenum To thoroughly clean the rack the rack should be disassembled per the instructions on rack washing The Air Sources Filter Blower Modules Transitions and Hybrid Transitions are constructed from stainless steel and can be autoclaved but you must first remove the prefilters the HEPA Filters and the electrical components Please follow the instructions for each particular piece of equipment for disassembly and cleaning Cages the standard Thoren cage is molded from high heat polycarbonate which is autoclavable at 270 F Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon has an autoclave life of approximately twenty cycles at 250 F High Heat Polycarbonate PPC or APEC is autoclavable to 270 F and has an autoclavable life of approximately fifty cycles Ultem or PSF have an autoclave life of hundreds of cycles at 270 F and are a bette
35. ovides Pressurized Individual Ventilation PIV to each cage 815 West Seventh Street PO Box 586 Hazleton PA 18201 570 455 5041 Fax 570 454 3500 e mail sathomas thoren com ww w thoren com PRESSURIZED INDIVIDUALLY VENTILATED CAGING SYSTEMS Thoren Caging Systems Inc developed the Pressurized Individually Ventilated PIV System in conjunction with The Jackson Laboratory 1978 Thoren Caging Systems Inc 18 the successor to Thoren Industries who pioneered the develop ment of the warm surfaced plastic cage in 1953 The System provides pressurized individual ventilation to each cage position This truly unique system not only supplies HEPA filtered air directly into each cage but also exhausts and filters spent air animal odors dander and feed dust directly from each cage The system maintains a superior micro environment in each individual cage It also gives relief to allergy sensitive staff members by providing a cleaner work environment Although the PIV System was originally developed and introduced as fixed system it soon became apparent that a mobile unit was necessary and in 1979 an aluminum mobile unit was completed In 1982 an all stainless steel unit was intro duced Over the past two decades the Maxi Miser System has progressed and developed into the complete caging system it is today offering a wide variety of options and cage
36. r Area is measured with 1 2 bedding or wire bar floor in the cage MAXI MISER CAGING SYSTEMS SPACE SAVER CAGES 14 14 THOREN CAGING SYSTEMS INC 815 West Seventh Street P O Box 581 Hazleton Pennsylvania USA 18201 Material offered for cages PPC 20 Highheat Polycarbonate Udel 200 Polysulfone Radel 1000 Polyphenylsulfon 1987 HIGH HEAT POLYCARBONATE Polyphthalate carbonate manufactured by GE was designed for increased heat resistance This allowed the use of autoclave temperatures to 270 F 132 C with an Izod Impact Strength of 10 The original manufacturer s recommendations said that these resins were good for 100 autoclave cycles however these recommendations have now been reduced to 20 cycles This resin offer limited chemical resistance Udel Cages 1994 UdelO polysulfone Was introduced by Amoco This light amber resin allowed high continuous use of heat but offered a lower Izod impact strength 1 5 Autoclave cycles approximately 200 cycles Udel cages now offered at the same price as High heat polycarbonate Thoren bottles are now also manufactured from Udel Radel Cages Cages available i in Radel amp Model 1 and ii 9 and Model 5 1995 Radel RO was introduced by Amoco Polyphenylsulfone offers high temperature resistance e with h good chemical resistance and excellent impact strength 13 Special r pricing
37. r choice for facilities who must autoclave on a weekly or biweekly basis To maximize the performance of your plastic cages it is best to use as short an autoclave cycle as possible Cages to be autoclaved should not be subjected to mechanical loading during sterilization Mechanical Loading is stacking cage set ups on top of one another so that the bottom cage has excessive weight on it The quality of the steam provided to the autoclave is important to the success of the autoclave cycle Chemicals present in the steam ie water conditioning additives and boiler additives can attack your plastic cages causing premature cage failure Soap residue or chemical residue on cages which are autoclaved will also cause premature failure as the autoclave accentuates the action of these incompatible materials on the cage and will cause cracking crazing and discoloration The practice of placing bedding into the cages to be autoclaved can be detrimental to the cage as some beddings when autoclaved release chemicals which attack the resin The practice of marking cages with a marker can also be detrimental to cages many markers contain solvent which chemically attacks resins 12 13 Stainless Steel Cardholders are constructed from stainless steel and can be autoclaved Two types of cardholders are available either the hoof for use with punched cards or a vertical horizontal cardholder for use with 3 5 cards Thoren also offers molded cardholders
38. ren Caging Systems Inc Lithgow Laboratory Services 815 West Seventh St 8414 W Farm Rd 180 225 P O Box 586 Las Vegas NV 89131 Hazleton PA 18201 0586 Phone 702 413 0832 Phone 570 455 5041 Fax 702 363 4981 Fax 570 454 3500 INSTRUCTIONS MAXI MISER CAGING SYSTEMS The Maxi Miser Caging System can be operated wither positive or negative to your room depending on our specific needs The positive mode offers protection to the animal housed in the system The negative mode offers protection to the investigator DRAWING 1 HEPA FILTER HEPA F rm ma mura SS e eg MEN ANN 1 09 um r oa 11171712 JL TUI ILI LT nos L JL JL UL JL JL HO 11711111 a LA 90045000 0006 FLOOR LEVEL rt The system is constructed so that the inner two tubes of the plenum carry supply clean air and the outer two tubes of the plenum carry exhaust spent air Two magnehelics are provided on each rack to allow you to monitor the air pressure on both the supply air and the exhaust air relative to your room air After placing the unit into the room in which it will be used follow the instructions for the operating mode to meet your needs Either Positive or Negative pressures DRAWING 2 CAGE f SUSPENSION Su RAIL S FILTER Se 4 COVER DIRTY AIR EXHAUST AIR ORIFICE d CLEAN AIR FROM DIRTY AIR FROM HEPA
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