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1. 2 2 1 5 Airflow Unit Selection Using this option you can select the unit in which air velocity is measured and displayed You can choose between meter per second m s and feet per minute fpm When the fan is running and also during the calibration process airflow measurement is displayed in the selected unit FPM MENU e SETTINGS m VELOCITY UNIT gt M S 2 2 1 6 Temperature Unit Selection Using this option you can select the unit in which temperature is measured and displayed You can choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit The exhaust temperature is displayed in the selected unit gt CELSIUS MENU m SETTINGS e TEMP UNIT FAHRENHEIT 2 2 2 Calibration The purpose of calibration is to ensure the accuracy of the airflow display and alarm if present This involves measuring airflow with reference instrumentation and establishing reference between airflow sensor s on the Cabinet to the standard reference Calibration should only be carried out by trained personnel SET CONSTANT MENU gt CALIBRATION gt ZERO SENSOR gt CALIB SENSOR 2 2 2 1 Set Constant Every sensor manufactured by Esco has a specific Sensor Constant which is used for temperature compensation performed by the temperature sensor 2 2 22. ECCO _LabcultureerLus e Minimize room activity personnel movements closing and opening of doors etc since these external airflow disturbances may adversely affect the MSC s internal airflow thereby possibly impairing the containment capabilities of the MSC e Ensure that the sash is at normal operating height READY state before starting any experiment e Ensure the front and back air grilles are not obstructed by your arms or any other objects e Work as far inside the MSC as possible at least 150 mm 6 inches behind the front air intake grille e While working in the MSC move your hands slowly and in a controlled manner Rapid movements may disrupt the air barrier allowing contaminants to escape or enter the MSC e The use of Bunsen burner inside the work zone is not recommended However if the use of Bunsen burner is unavoidable place the burner in the right side of the work zone e Place aerosol generating instruments as far inside the MSC as possible and at least 150 mm 6 inches from clean items materials e Place air turbulence generating equipment such as centrifuges blenders or sonicators towards the back of the MSC Stop other work while any of this equipment is in operation e As far as possible it is recommended that the MSC be operated continuously in order to achieve optimal containment and cleanliness Airflow studies have shown that once the fan has been switched off air from the MSC may escape due to the
3. Thank you for purchasing this Esco Biological Safety Cabinet Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the many unique features and exciting innovations we have built into your new equipment Esco provides many other resources at our website www escoglobal com to complement this manual and help you enjoy many years of productive and safe use of your Esco products For Technical Service contact North America Esco Technologies Inc 2940 Turnpike Drive Units 15 16 e Hatboro PA 19040 USA Toll Free USA and Canada 1 877 479 3726 Tel 215 441 9661 e Fax 215 441 9660 us escoglobal com usa escoglobal com Rest of World Esco Micro Pte Ltd 21 Changi South Street 1 e Singapore 486 777 Tel 65 6542 0833 e Fax 65 6542 6920 www escoglobal com e mail escoglobal com Esco Labculture Plus LP2 D User Manual Version A Released May 2011 AUS User Manual LabcultureepLus Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinet Copyright Information Copyright 2011 Esco Micro Pte Ltd All rights reserved The information contained in this manual and the accompanying product is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Esco Esco reserves the right to make periodic minor design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change Labculture and Sentinel are registered trademarks of Esco Material in this manual is provided for informational purposes only The contents and t
4. BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST WORK ESCO S LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH ESCO IS RESPONSIBLE Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet Ecco These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore Technical Support Warranty Service Contacts USA 1 877 479 3726 Singapore 65 65420833 Global Email Helpdesk support escoglobal com Visit http www escoglobal com to talk to a Live Support Representative Distributors are encouraged to visit the Distributor Intranet for self help materials Product Appendix Warranty Listings Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Flow Cabinets your local distributor for specific warranty details The warranty period starts two months from the date your equipment is shipped from Esco facility for international distributors This allows shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time the equipment is delivered to the user The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the warranty period Distributors
5. 2 Zero Sensor This option is to let the controller record the specific sensor output voltage and correspond it to 0 m s or O fom Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco u 2 2 2 3 Calib Sensor This option allows proper calibration and operation of the airflow sensor alarm There will be three points to be calibrated namely inflow fail point inflow nominal point and downflow nominal point 2 2 3 Admin The admin menu allows you to change both Fan and Admin PIN also to disable it not recommended The reset blower hour meter and reset UV hour meter functions are usually used after you change the filter and UV lamp While the reset default function will return the options in the settings menu to their factory settings 2 2 3 1 New Admin PIN Admin PIN restricts access to MENU functions including service functions like calibration User must enter four digits PIN before accessing MENU Admin PIN has higher priority and can be used to control the fan override Fan PIN Setting PIN to 0000 will disable this feature MENU ADMIN gt NEWADMNPN gt XXXX 2 2 3 2 New Fan PIN Fan PIN restricts access to fan control User must enter four digit PIN before switching fan on or off As such it can restrict access to operating the Cabinet by unauthorized personnel It will also prevent unauthorized shutdown of the Cabinet when continuous operation is required Note that continuous
6. compound 5 formaldehyde 5 000 ppm hypochlorite 2 iodophor 5 phenol o 70 ethyl alcohol e Depending on the contaminant involved at the time of operating the MSC there are various other types of disinfecting agents that may be used The following table outlines the effectiveness of various disinfecting agents against the different types of contaminants O O O O O ECCO L Labcultureespus Peroxide Glutaral Paracetic Chlorine Quaiemaly Decontaminant aes Chlorine lodophor Alcohol Phenolic Ammonium dehyde acid Dioxide Compounds Acetic acid a f Inter Inter Inter Classification Sterilant Sterilant Sterilant High Level Low Level mediate mediate mediate Parameters for use Concentration Contact time min Stability gt 1 week 1 EE S O A A es F Agents Bacterial Endospores a A U ae se a an le Naked Viruses O Mycobacterium Vegetative Bacteria Enveloped Viruses Characteristics Inactivated by Organics Residual Corrosive Flammable Skin Irritant Eye Irritant Respiratory Irritant Toxic Use in MSCs Routine Surface Decon Biohazardous Spill 1 protected from light and air effective results may vary blank not effective Decontamination Decontamination may frequently be carried out by means of formaldehyde fumigation or using other decontamination agents such as chlorine dioxide or hydrogen peroxide Decontamination process should only be carried out by trained per
7. operation is recommended for better safety Fan PIN is also needed to disable the alarm when the sash is fully raised and cleaning needs to be performed Setting the PIN to 0000 will disable this feature MENU gt gt ADMIN gt gt NEW FAN PIN XXXX 2 2 3 3 A F Monitor Whenever the air velocity falls below the fail point the air fail alarm will be triggered This option is used to enable disable alarm gt DISABLE MENU e ADMIN dd A F MONITOR ENABLE 2 2 3 4 Reset Blower Hour Meter This option is used to reset the blower hour meter The blower hour meter indicates how long the blower has been in operation The value can also provide some help in setting up maintenance schedule including filter change MENU gt ADMIN gt RESET B H M 2 2 3 5 Reset UV Hour Meter This option is used to reset the UV hour meter The UV hour meter indicates how long the UV lamp has been used Maximum counter is set at 9999 hours The counter value can be checked while in maintenance mode Please reset the UV hour meter after each UV replacement MENU p ADMIN p RESET UV H M 2 2 3 6 Reset Default User can reset the default setting by choosing this option The features being reset are warm up period 3 minutes post purge period 0 m
8. supplied by Esco Damage by fire floods or acts of God o Customer modifications to the product e Consumables such as filters HEPA ULPA carbon pre filters and fluorescent UV bulbs e Esco is not liable for any damage incurred on the objects used on or stored in Esco equipment If the objects are highly valuable user is advised to have in place independent external preventive measures such as connection to a centralized alarm system O O O gt 0 Factory installed customer specified equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the original manufacturer The customer agrees that in relation to these products purchased through Esco our limited warranty shall not apply and the original manufacturer s warranty shall be the sole warranty in respect of these products The customer shall utilize that warranty for the support of such products and in any event not look to Esco for such warranty support Esco encourages all users to register their equipment online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED ESCO DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY
9. thermal currents from inside the MSC 3 4 Working Ergonomics On most occasions you would most likely be operating the MSC in sitting rather than standing posture There are some obvious advantages of the sitting posture e The physiological energy cost and fatigue involved in sitting are relatively less e Sitting posture provides the body with a stable support However sitting position has some drawbacks too e The working area available is fairly limited e There is a potential risk of being constrained in the same posture for a long time e Sitting posture is one of the most stressful postures for one s back Therefore you should pay careful attention to the following guidelines in order to achieve comfortable and healthy working conditions e Always ensure that your legs have enough legroom e Keep your lower back comfortably supported by your chair Adjust the chair or use a pillow behind your back whenever necessary e You should place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Don t dangle your feet and compress your thighs e You should keep varying your sitting position throughout the day at regular intervals so that you are never in the same posture for too long e Observe the following precautions with respect to your eyes o Give your eyes frequent breaks Periodically look away from the work area and focus at a distant point o Keep your glasses clean e Arrange the items apparatus frequently used in your work in such a way that you
10. 20 declare on our sole responsibility that the product Category Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet Brand Labculture Plus Model LP2 4D1 in accordance with the following directives 2006 95 EEC The Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives 92 31 EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives has been designed to comply with the requirement of the following Harmonized Standard Low Voltage EN 61010 1 2010 EMC EN 61326 1 2006 Class B Design EN 12469 2000 Class II Biological Safety Cabinet Performance Criteria More information may be obtained from Esco s authorized distributors located within the European Union A list of these parties and their contact information is available on request from Esco XQ Lin Group CEO Esco This Declaration of Conformity is only applicable for 230V AC 50 60Hz units Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet ECE ECCOlLabcultureerus Chapter 1 Product Information 1 1 Quick View 7 2 G Optional exhaust collar Frameless shatter proof motorized sash Universal electrical outlet Raised armrest Multi piece work surface Service fixtures Hinged front panel Esco Sentinel microprocessor control system Optional support stand EEE A S Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco ECCO _LabcultureerLus Chapter 2 Sentinel Control System 2 1 Se
11. Terms and Conditions Esco products come with either a 1 2 or 3 year limited warranty depending on the product purchased beginning on the date of shipment from any Esco international warehousing location To determine which warranty applies to your product refer to the appendix below Esco s limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship Esco s liability under this limited warranty shall be at our option to repair or replace any defective parts of the equipment provided if proven to the satisfaction of Esco that these parts were defective at the time of being sold and that all defective parts shall be returned properly identified with a Return Authorization This limited warranty covers parts only and not transportation insurance charges This limited warranty does not cover e Freight or installation inside delivery handling damage If your product was damaged in transit you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier e Products with missing or defaced serial numbers e Products for which Esco has not received payment e Problems that result from o External causes such as accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power improper operating environmental conditions Servicing not authorized by Esco Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions Failure to follow the product instructions Failure to perform preventive maintenance Problems caused by using accessories parts or components not
12. afety Cabinets Ecco Accessing the paper catch The purpose of accessing the paper catch is to remove any retained materials that might cause obstructions Care must be taken as the area is contaminated Before opening the paper catch e Use appropriate personal protective equipment PPE e Wipe down the interior of the MSC including the top and bottom surfaces of the work tray s while airflow is operating e lf the interior cannot be wiped down the MSC should be decontaminated Accessing the paper catch 1 Turn the blower off Then raise the sash to fully open position for easy access 2 Remove the tray s to access the paper catch 3 The figure beside points to the location of the paper catch Locate and remove any material trapped Be careful of any sharp objects that might be present You might want to use a mirror to help you see better 1 Remove armrest 2 Press MENU button select SET MODE then choose MAINTENANCE MODE this mode allows you to lower the sash further than usual 3 Lower the sash by pressing the DOWN button continuously until the sash is in the lowest position and create a 10 cm opening between the sash and the diffuser 4 Open the front panel 5 Slide your hand through the opening and clean the inner side of the sash using cloth and IPA 70 6 After cleaning push the UP button continuously until the sash is in the sash ready position 7 Close the front panel 8 Reattach armrest 9 Set
13. ated at the same time which is impossible as the sash can only be at one position at one time This indicates a failure in the sash detection system e ERR CALIB will be displayed if the airflow velocity sensor is not yet calibrated Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco ECCO _LabcultureerLus Chapter 3 Basic Cabinet Operation 3 1 Sash Window Operation 3 1 1 Sash Window State Sash is fully open Sash is in safe position Sash is fully closed Y Blower can be active Y Blower can be activated x Blower can t be activated Y Fluorescent lights can be used Y Fluorescent lights can be used x Fluorescent lights unusable x Unsafe working condition Y Safe working condition 3 1 2 Operating Motorized Sash Window The motorized sash uses a push and hold mechanism so if you remove your finger from the button the sash will stop immediately this is a safety feature to control the closure and prevent anything getting trapped in the aperture as the sash descends Lower Sash from Fully Open Position When the sash is fully open pressing the down button and holding it will cause the sash to move to the Safe Height setting and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash descends they will stay on as long as the sash stops in the Safe Position not applicable for NC2 If you release the button before the sash has reached Safe Position the lights will switch
14. can minimize the physical strain involved in handling them e Exercise regularly The MSC s noise emission has been tested and found to be in compliance with EN 12469 ISO 4871 and NSF ANSI 49 which is important to ensure health and comfort for the operator Ergonomics accessories available with Esco include e Armrest padding e Lab chair e Footrest Please contact your local distributor or Esco for more information Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco 3 5 UV Lamps The UV light is a germicide and virucide Even at the minimum acceptable irradiance in a MSC 40 uW cm US Department of Health and Human Services et al 2000 it would only take 12 5 minutes to reach 30 000 uW cm2 1 W 1 J sec which has been listed as germicidal for spore forming organism Unlike many other type of decontamination agent UV light doesn t leave any residue The decontamination action stops upon de energizing of the lamp However due to the short wavelength the UV light does not penetrate well Thus UV light can only be used to effectively disinfect the work area of an empty MSC For any container stored inside the MSC s work area the UV radiation will only disinfect the outer surface of the material leaving the inner surface and the content inside the material untouched e UV light decontamination method may be used before and after working with vegetative organisms and viruses However it should not be the sole decontamination agent t
15. eerLus SETTINGS e SET TIME gt HH MM 2 2 1 2 Warm Up Timer There will be a period of warm up before the fan is fully functioning This is to ensure that the sensors the fan and the control system are stabilized as well as purging the work zone of contaminants The default setting is 3 minutes and user can set it up to 15 minutes MENU Db SETTINGS gt WARM UP gt XX MINUTES 2 2 1 3 Post Purge Timer After the user switches off the fan there will be a period of post purge This feature is to ensure that all residual contaminants are purged from the work zone The default setting is zero minute and user can set it from zero minute to 15 minutes Setting it to zero minute will disable this feature However it is recommended to purge the Cabinet by leaving the fan on for around 3 minutes after the work is complete MENU r SETTINGS p POSTPURGE gt XX MINUTES 2 2 1 4 UV Timer To switch off the UV lamp automatically after a fixed period UV TIMER menu can be used The UV TIMER can be set up to 18 hours By default this feature is disabled UV lamp then has to be switched off manually Esco does not recommend that you leave the UV lamp on for more than 60 minutes or overnight as it shortens the lifespan of the UV lamp MENU ed SETTINGS gt UV TIMER gt HH MM
16. he product described in this manual including any appendix addendum attachment or inclusion are subject to change without notice Esco makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this manual In no event shall Esco be held liable for any damages direct or consequential arising out of or related to the use of this manual MAS Table of Contents INTRODUCTORY PAGES i Table of Contents Warranty Terms and Conditions Introduction 1 Products Covered 2 Safety Warning 3 Limitation of Liability 4 European Union Directives on WEEE and RoHS vii Declaration of Conformity lt lt lt lt lt USER SECTION 1 1 1 Quick View 3 Chapter 2 Sentinel Control System 3 2 1 Sentinel Control System 4 2 2 Menu Options 4 2 2 1 Settings 5 2 2 2 Calibration 6 2 2 3 Admin 7 2 2 4 Set Mode 7 2 3 Alarm and Warnings 9 Chapter 3 Basic Cabinet Operation 9 3 1 Sash Window Operation 9 3 1 1 Sash Window State 9 3 1 2 Operating Motorized Sash Window 10 3 1 3 Using Sash Window 10 3 2 Starting and Shutting Down the BSC 10 3 2 1 Turning on the BSC 10 3 2 2 Turning off the BSC 10 3 3 Working in the BSC 11 3 4 Working Ergonomics 12 3 5 UV Lamps 12 3 6 Decontamination and Disinfecting Agents 15 Chapter 4 Maintenance 15 4 1 Scheduled Maintenance 16 4 2 Maintenance Service Log APPENDIX Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet ECCO ECCOlLabcultureerus Warranty
17. he use of chemical decontamination agent is still encouraged e Minimize the material inside the MSC s work area during the process of UV light decontamination A direct interaction with UV light can degenerate plastic or rubber based material and can cause other hazard e Make sure that the MSC sash is in the fully closed position and the interlock is working properly before activating the UV lamp Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes as UV light is classified as a probable human carcinogen e The UV lamp should be activated for around 60 minutes to work effectively Use the UV timer feature to easily control the period of decontamination UV timer is disabled by default Leaving the UV lamp on for over 60 minutes or even overnight is not recommended because it shortens the lifespan of the lamp The UV lamps used in Esco MSC have a lifespan of 2 000 hours e The UV lamp should be cleaned of any dust and dirt weekly and changed annually to ensure its effectiveness e The use of UV lamp in MSC has been explicitly discouraged in all major international standards and recommendations 3 6 Decontamination and Disinfecting Agents e For stainless steel surfaces all common disinfecting agents except chlorine based ones are suitable e For powder coated surfaces all common disinfecting agents are suitable However the MSC has been specifically evaluated for use with the following o 1Nhydrochloric acid 1N sodium hydroxide 1 quaternary ammonium
18. inute UV timer 0 minute airflow unit Metric temperature unit Celsius Admin PIN 0009 and Fan PIN 0001 Note that the calibration settings cannot be reset as it may cause the Cabinet to operate in an unsafe manner The hour meters cannot be reset either MENU p ADMIN gt RESET DEFAULT ECCO _LabcultureerLus 2 2 3 7 Alarm Mute Duration To mute airfail alarm for a certain period The mute period can be set between O to 299 seconds the default value is 30 seconds MENU gt ADMIN ALM MUTE DURATION gt XXX 2 2 3 8 Set Sash Cycle To reset the sash cycles count to zero or to input the sash cycle count manually The maximum of value of sash cycles is 16000 The cycles will raise every sash move to up and down gt RESET CYCLE MENU gt ADMIN SET SASH CYCLE gt INPUT CYCLE Warning message will be showed after the cycle value reach 15000 e 1st warning Replace Sash Motor after sash reached 15000 cycles e 2nd warning Stop Using Sash after sash reached 15500 cycles e 3rd warning Sash Motor Locked sash motor cannot operate after sash reached 16000 cycles 2 2 4 Set Mode Cabinet has two working mode the default normal mode which is used in a day to day activity and maintenance mode gt NORMAL MENU r
19. iod 2 Lower the sash to the fully closed position the display will show UV MODE The sash can be lowered immediately after turning off the fan as it will not interrupt the post purge procedure 3 Turn on the UV lamp when present to decontaminate the work area by pressing the UV button Leave the UV lamp on to make sure the decontamination is done effectively The UV lamp can only be turned on after the post purge procedure is finished 3 3 Working in the MSC Surface decontaminate the work area work surface back and side wall UV lamp electrical outlet service fixture and the inner surface of the sash window before and after using the MSC Allow the MSC to purge any contaminant by allowing the blower to operate at least 3 minutes before and after using the MSC Surface decontaminate any item including your arms or apparatus with appropriate disinfectant before entering or exiting the work area Place the waste container containment bag pippete discard pans etc inside the MSC work area Place all items and apparatus in the safe working area vii 0 00000000009000000000000000 0 Oee ILL IIe LIE SE SE Se Ic Se HEHE HC He He LIE IE IE IE IE IE IEIE IC IE IE SHE SE SE IE Ic STEL
20. l the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired 3 Limitation of Liability The disposal and or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various local regulations Familiarization and compliance with any such regulations are the sole responsibility of the users Esco s liability is limited with respect to user compliance with such regulations 4 European Union Directive on WEEE and RoHS The European Union has issued two directives e Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Esco sells products through distributors throughout Europe Contact your local Esco distributor for recycling disposal e Directive 2002 95 EC on Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS With respect to the directive on RoHS please note that this hood falls under category 8 medical devices and category 9 monitoring and control instruments and is therefore exempted from requirement to comply with the provisions of this directive Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet ECCO ECCOlLabcultureerus vil Declaration of Conformation In accordance to EN ISO IEC 17050 1 2010 We Esco Micro Pte Ltd of 21 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 69
21. m SET MODE MAINTENANCE 2 2 4 1 Normal Mode Every time the Cabinet is restarted this mode will be activated by default In this mode all alarms and interlocks are enabled 2 2 4 2 Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode should only be accessed by qualified personnel during maintenance In this mode all alarms are disabled and all interlocks are defeated 2 3 Alarms and Warnings MSC uses alarms to indicate that the condition inside the MSC is not safe for the operator so check the LCD display to understand the cause of these alarms The most common alarm is the SASH ALARM that indicates that the sash is neither at the normal operating height nor at fully closed position UV mode this condition can easily be corrected by putting the sash at the appropriate operation position Another warning that should be acted upon is AIR FAIL which indicates that there is airflow failure The operator should check if there is any obstruction to the airflow and correct it if possible However if the problem continues the operator should stop working as the MSC s protection may have been compromised Call service or Esco s local distributor Other alarms that indicate a failure or an error in the MSC system e ERR AIRFAIL will be displayed if the blower is turned off while there is an airflow failure e ERR MSWITCH will be displayed if the microprocessor controller detects more than one microswitch activ
22. n the work surface and walls with appropriate disinfectant agent and soap water afterward e Clean the sash window using an appropriate disinfectant agent and glass cleaner afterward e Useadamp cloth to clean the exterior surface of the MSC particularly on the front and top in order to remove dust that accumulated there e Use clean water to finish the cleaning and wash away any residue of disinfectant agent soap water and glass cleaner e For removing stubborn stains or spots on the stainless steel surface make use of MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone In such cases make sure that you wash the steel surface immediately afterwards with clean water and some liquid detergent Use a polyurethane cloth or sponge for washing Regularly cleaning the stainless steel surface can help you retain the attractive factory finish EA AAA ESE AE O EA TOA a EE EE es ee ee O E e w EA Test the audible and visual alarm The simplest method by far would be to move the sash until the glass window is no longer in the sash ready or UV mode position Check the cabinet s functionality e Check the MSC s mechanical functionality ex sash window lubricate if necessary e Check the MSC s electrical functionality ex fluorescent lamp replace if necessary e Check the MSC for any defect repair immediately Re certification All MSC must be re certified annually by a certified engineer See test report for recertification procedure Class II Microbiological S
23. ntinel Control System LCD Up Menu Fan Lamp Display Button Button Button Button ww ESCO CLASS U BIOSAFETY CABINET naer gt Visual Down Set Mute Gas Socket UV Alarm Button Diag Button Button Button 1 Fan Button o Turns on and turn off the fan 2 Lamp Button o Turns on and turn off the fluorescent lamps 3 Socket Button o Turns on and turn off the electrical socket retrofit kit o Turns on and turn off the solenoid valve of the gas connection retrofit kit 4 UV Button o Turns on and turn off the UV lamp o UV lamp can only be activated when the sash window is fully closed Since the sash is capable of filtering UV rays users are protected from the harmful UV radiation 5 Up A and Down VW Arrow Button o Move the menu options upwards and downwards o Increase and decrease corresponding value inside one of the menu options o Move the sash window upward and downward 6 Set or Mute or Diagnostic Button o Proceed to the next step level or sequence inside the menu options o To mute the fully opened sash and airfail alarm sound o Enter diagnostic mode 7 Menu Button When you are entering menu options the alarm will sound to indicate that the microprocessor is not monitoring the operation of the cabinet No further warnings will be given o To enter and exit from the menu options o Togo back to the previous level of the menu options o To access maintenance mode from error condition Class Il Mic
24. off automatically Lower Sash from Safe Height Position When the sash is at safe operating height pressing the down button and holding it will cause the sash to move down to the fully closed position and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash descends they will switch off automatically as soon as the sash reaches fully closed If you release the button before the sash has reached the fully closed position the lights will switch off automatically Raise Sash from Fully Closed Position When the sash is fully closed pressing the up button and holding it will prompt the user to input the password to turn on the fan If the password is correct if it was on fan will turn on and the sash will move up to the Safe Height setting and stop Raise Sash from Safe Height Position When the sash is safe operation position pressing the up button and holding it will cause the sash to move up to the fully open position and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash rises they will stay on as long as the sash is allowed to fully open Stopping the sash midway will cause the lights to switch off automatically Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco 3 1 3 Using Sash Window The sash window should be fully closed when the cabinet is not in use This helps keep the work zone interior clean The sash window should always be in the normal operating height at all times when the cabinet is in use Even if the cabinet is left unattended bu
25. robiological Safety Cabinets ESE CU 2 2 Menu Options Please refer to the following diagram for complete reference to all menu options available SETTINGS SET TIME HH MM WARM UP XX MINUTES POSTPURGE CALIBRATION XX MINUTES UV TIMER HH MM VELOCITY UNIT FPM M S TEMP UNIT CELCIUS FAHRENHEIT SET CONSTANT ZERO SENSOR MENU 2 2 1 Settings ADMIN CALIB SENSOR NEW ADMIN PIN XXXX Default 0009 NEW FAN PIN XXXX Default 0000 A F MONITOR SET MODE ENABLE DISABLE RESET B H M RESET UV H M RESET DEFAULT ALM MUTE DURATION SET SASH CYCLE RESET CYCLE NORMAL INPUT CYCLE MAINTENANCE The user may use the settings menu function to customize the operation of the Cabinet to meet specific application requirements 2 2 1 1 Set Clock Time Users can set the time by increasing decreasing the hour and minute values The correct time will be maintained even after the unit is turned off MENU gt gt ECCO _Labcultur
26. sonnel In any of the following eventualities the user should ensure that the MSC has been properly decontaminated keeping in mind the nature of the pathogens used e Atthetime of moving relocating the MSC e Atthetime of changing the type of work being carried out in the MSC e Before accessing contaminated areas for servicing for example filter replacement Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets Ecco ECCO _LabcultureerLus Chapter 4 Maintenance 4 1 Scheduled Maintenance Proper and timely maintenance is crucial for trouble free functioning of any device and your Esco MSC is no exception to this rule We strongly recommend that you follow the maintenance schedule suggested hereunder in order to obtain optimal performance from your Esco MSC No Description of Task to Perform Maintenance to be carried out every P Day Week Month Quarter 1Year 2 Years 1 Surface decontaminate the work zone vV 2 MSC power up alarm verification Ci ovy OU CCT 3 Thoroughly surface decontaminate the drainpan J OJo vw T 4 Check the paper catch for retained materials NL 5 Clean the exterior surfaces of the MSC NN Clean the sash window Check all service fixtures where present for proper operation Inspect the MSC for any physical abnormalities or malfunction Le 9 Clean up stainless steel surfaces with MEK Re certification Change UV Lamp where present Change the fluorescent lamps Cleaning the MSC e Clea
27. t the blower is on the sash window should never be moved from the normal operating height unless during loading or unloading of materials apparatus into the cabinet The alarm will be activated whenever the sash window is moved from the normal operating height Whenever the sash window is moved to the correct height from a higher or lower position the light will automatically be turned on as a signal to the user The sash window may be opened to its maximum position for the purpose of loading unloading of materials apparatus into the cabinet When the sash window is fully opened the alarm sound may be muted by pressing MUTE button but will be automatically sounded again after 5 minutes to remind the user that it is not safe to work in the cabinet and the light will be turned on to facilitate cleaning 3 2 Starting and Shutting Down the MSC 3 2 1 Turning on the MSC 1 3 Raise the sash to the indicated normal operational height READY state The lamp will turned on when this height is reached Turn on the fan by pressing the FAN button Input the Fan PIN if asked if PIN 0000 This will start the warm up procedure default 3 minutes All buttons are diabled during warm up period The MSC is ready for work 3 2 2 Turning off the MSC 1 Turn off the fan by pressing the FAN button Input the Fan PIN if asked if PIN 0000 This will start the post purge procedure default O minute All buttons are diabled during post purge per
28. the cabinet back to NORMAL MODE Front Panel Armrest 4 2 Maintenance Service Log It is good practice and in some cases regulatory requirement to maintain a log of all maintenance work carried out on your cabinet ECCO _LabcultureerLus APPENDIX LOG RECORD Cabinet Serial Number Person in Charge 1 This log record should be used by the operator to record any new agent virus bacteria germs that has been introduced to the cabinet during its operation problems encountered etc 2 Any decontamination procedure performed by either the user or the technician should be recorded down as well 3 Please also record any major maintenance procedure performed by the service technician for example parts replacement recertification etc User Signature Supervisor Signature In case of emergencies please call Name oe Cell Phone Number E mail
29. who stock Esco equipment are allowed an additional four months for delivery and installation providing the product is registered with Esco User can register product online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product Policy updated on 1 December 2011 This limited warranty policy applies to products purchased on or after 1 January 2012 ECCOlLabcultureerus Introduction 1 Products Covered Esco Labculture Plus Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet Electrical Rating 1 2 meters 4 feet 220 240 V AC 50Hz 10 LP2 4D1 2 Safety Warning e Anyone working with on or around this equipment should read this manual Failure to read understand and follow the instructions given in this documentation may result in damage to the unit injury to operating personnel and or poor equipment performance e Any internal adjustment modification or maintenance to this equipment must be undertaken by qualified service personnel e The use of any hazardous materials in this equipment must be monitored by an industrial hygienist safety officer or some other suitably qualified individual e Before you process you should thoroughly understand the installation procedures and take note of the environmental electrical requirements e Inthis manual important safety related points will be marked with the symbol e If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manua
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