Bigneat F3 XIT Range
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1. Do not use solvent based chemicals to clean the acrylic panels particularly on a regular basis as this may promote stress cracking of the acrylic material Airflows and pressure regimes To avoid air currents and pressure fluctuations in the laboratory or work room affecting the performance of the safety cabinet position it well away from any disruptive air changes such as open windows air conditioning vents doors etc Room air velocity should not exceed 0 25m s Electrical connections The cabinet must be earthed Connect the cabinet to an adjacent switched 230V 13 amp socket outlet using the mains lead supplied User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 9 N O BIGNEAT Rignea Containment Technology SECTION 4 0 COMMISSIONING After connecting the mains lead to the electrical supply operate the fan by pressing the green pushbutton switch to the ON position The green indicating lamp will now be illuminated and the fan running 4 1 Setting airflow velocity Test equipment needed Calibrated 100 mm rotating vane anemometer with accuracy 0 25 to 5 m s 5 of reading 0 05 m s 20 C or better Preparation For the following commissioning procedures the cabinet should be empty of all equipment and the upper folding acrylic door closed Ensure that both blanking caps are fitted The fan blower should be allowed to run for several minutes in order to stabilise after which measurements and adjustments should be carried o2. and place into a second waste sack Seal the sack e Using a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner remove all traces of powder dust from within the fan housing User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 14 BIGNEAT Containment Technology 7 2 contd e Refit a new HEPA filter reverse of initial removal check correct placement within frame e Install a new pre filter in reverse order making sure it is pushed to the very back of the tray e Replace the fan housing onto the acrylic enclosure Reconnect the mains lead Note 1 The stiction effect of the neoprene seals may make initial removal of the HEPA filter difficult however avoid applying extreme movements to remove it from its position otherwise particles may be loosened and contaminate the local area User Manual F3001 Revision C Page 15 7 BIGNEAT Rignea Containment Technology SECTION 8 0 Re examination and Testing This Cabinet must be thoroughly examined serviced and tested at least every 12 months to meet current COSHH regulations which stipulate a maximum 14 month interval and should include the following checks Average inflow airflow velocity and efficiency Smoke visualisation test of inflow air velocity pattern Filter saturation seal and enclosure integrity using DOP method Fan motor noise or vibration Electrical safety inspection Bigneat s own Service Department has many years experience in Fume and Particulate Extraction maintenance We would
3. be pleased to quote for a Service Contract User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 16 BIGNEAT Containment Technology APPENDIX 1 NOTES ON UK COSHH REGULATIONS The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH 2002 regulations The regulations are the UK implementation of the EEC Council directive 80 1107 EEC The regulations require an employer to protect his employees and any other people whether working for him or not from hazardous substances A hazardous substance is defined as a A substance which is on the list of hazardous substances as defined by the classification Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984 b b A substance for which an Occupational Exposure Limit OEL value exists This list is similar to US threshold Limit value Levels TLV c A microorganism which creates a health hazard d Dust at a substantial concentration in air e Any substance which creates a hazard to health similar to the hazards created by the substances in a d Note that paragraph 4e is a catch all section 5 6 7 The employer is responsible for assessing the risk to an employee The employer must prevent or control the exposure of an employee to hazardous substances The control of exposure shall be secured by measures other than the provision of personal protective equipment This means the fumes must be contained rather than providing protective suits and masks to staff OEL values must
4. not be exceeded The employer must ensure that safety equipment is properly used The employee must use safety equipment provided correctly The employer must maintain safety equipment in good working order In particular a Exhaust ventilation equipment must be examined every 14 months b Other safety equipment must be examined at suitable intervals c Records of checks tests and repairs must be kept for 5 years Monitoring of exposure to hazardous substances must occur in accordance with a suitable procedure Records of results must be kept for 5 years for general monitoring and for 30 years when they relate to a specific employee Regular medical checks are required when working with certain listed substances or where an identifiable disease is associated with a certain substance An employer must provide suitable instruction and training to employees regarding risks of substances and precautions to be taken Certain other regulations take precedence such as Control of Lead at Work Control of Asbestos at Work radioactive explosive or flammable regulations Mines and Quarries Act and medical treatment regulations User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 17 NE APPENDIX 2 Containment Technolo i ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC FAN SPEED CONTROL ILLUMINATED IEC FUSED FAN SWITCH acl SOCKET Brown 3 15A 0 75mm red wire LVE 0 75mm LOAD 75mm
5. 1000 4 4 2004 IEC 61000 4 5 2001 IEC 61000 4 6 2003 IEC 61000 4 11 2004 The product conforms with the requirements of BS7989 2001 specification for recirculating filtration fume cupboards Product Operating Voltage 230V 10 50 60 Hz Single Phase Name Michael Tanner Position Quality amp Compliance Manager Signature vie Date January 2010 Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer established in the EC and employed by Bigneat Ltd 4 amp 5 Pipers Wood Industrial Park Waterberry Drive Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7XU U K Technical file N TF XP 001 specific to these products is retained at BIGNEAT LIMITED Phone 44 0 23 92 266400 Fax 44 0 23 92 263373 E mail info bigneat com User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 5 U BIGNEAT Rhigneay Containment Technology 1 0 DESIGN amp OPERATING PRINCIPLES containment technology utilising proven Recirculating Filtration techniques Designed as bench mounted equipment they are custom built tested and approved to exacting industry standards for the safe dispensing and weighing of a variety of powder substances offering excellent accessibility maximum operator protection and minimum maintenance R igneat s Chemcap F3 XIT Powder Weighing Cabinet range use highly advanced airflow and Weighing is often the highest exposure risk operation when handling dry powders When used as part of a comprehensive laboratory safety routine and fol
6. 15 minutes after operations cease before switching off the fan This product is not designed or certified for use in a potentially explosive environment as defined in Atex Directive 94 9 EC also it should not be relied upon to provide safe containment in the event of fire caused by the process atmosphere User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 12 7 UL BIGNEAT Rignea Containment Technology SECTION 6 3 SAFETY MONITORING Air Velocity Adjustment The inward airflow velocity will progressively reduce due to the gradual contamination and blocking effect of the filter When blocking begins to affect airflow velocity a small increase of the fan speed can compensate and provide continued effective usage however this must not be left for too long a period once detected since breakthrough of particles may occur The required re adjustment in airflow may also be beyond the remaining speed controller range so the filter must be replaced 6 4 Changing the HEPA Filter The contaminated Main filter should be removed and sealed in a heavy duty waste sack for correct disposal See section 7 0 Safety Warning Protective overalls gloves facemask and safety glasses should be worn throughout these procedures 6 5 Electrical Safety This powder Cabinet has been tested as an electrical Class 1 appliance and must continue to meet the requirements of the UK Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The correct fuse must be fitted to
7. BIGNEAT Containment Technology BIGNEAT LIMITED POWDER WEIGHING RANGE User Manual GUIDE TO INSTALLATION OPERATION SAFETY amp MAINTENANCE CHEMCAP POWDER WEIGHING CABINETS F3 XIT D MODEL BIGNEAT LIMITED 4 amp 5 PIPER S WOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK WATERBERRY DRIVE WATERLOOVILLE HAMPSHIRE PO7 7XU UK TEL NO 44 023 92 266400 FAX NO 44 023 92 263373 EMAIL sales bigneat co uk WEBSITE www bigneat com Manual N amp Rev F3001 UK Rev 1 May 2011 Bigneat Limited 2011 User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 1 BIGNEAT Containment Technology CONTENTS Title Page About this manual Product Safety information Identification and labelling EC declaration of conformance SECTION 1 Design amp Operating principles SECTION 2 General construction F3 XIT D Performance Specification SECTION 3 Installation guidelines nN OOO A site selection airflows and pressure regimes electrical connection SECTION 4 Commissioning 10 setting airflow velocity containment test Figure 1 anemometer measurement points 11 SECTION 5 Operation Operating the cabinet 12 SECTION 6 Safety Monitoring changing the HEPA filter 13 electrical safety cleaning SECTION 7 Maintenance 14 15 SECTION 8 Re examination and Testing 16 APPENDIX 1 COSHH Regulations A
8. MURS EBM RG 160 28 565 centrifugal OEN ORNA meee lt 50dBA at 1 metre MOTTE eee 96 watts maximum current 0 5A momen 230 Volts 10 50 60 Hz Single Phase 5A EWE UER a BS 7989 2001 b EN61010 2001 User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 8 7 UL BIGNEAT ignea Containment Technology SECTION 3 0 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Site Selection Powder cabinets must be placed well away from open windows doors and other sources of disruptive air changes which may affect safe and consistent operation With regard to space and general ventilation the average laboratory or workroom will normally be adequate there should naturally be ample space around the cabinet to move and operate conveniently Warning The pre filter should never be obstructed in any way General installation recommendations Ambient temperature from 5 C to 40 C Relative humidity RH lt 80 at 31 C Noise levels The noise generated by the fan and resulting air movement will not rise above measured limits during normal operation with the folding access door closed Cleanliness Standard The site should be maintained as clean and dust free as possible since the cleaner the environment the more efficient the filtration will be and help to reduce pre filter maintenance costs Using a damp cloth clean the exterior surfaces of the cabinet regularly particularly the front and side surfaces to remove accumulated dust Note
9. PPENDIX 2 Electrical schematic User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 2 BIGNEAT Containment Technology About this Manual This manual is intended as a guide to the operation servicing and maintenance of the product This manual s descriptions do not describe the operational functionality of the final system into which this product may be incorporated Reference should be made to other applicable devices documentation ii Safety Information Hazards used contaminated filters the employment of high voltages and high speed rotating fans where access panels are opened Failure to observe the recommendations in this manual will constitute a SAFETY OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD T During servicing and maintenance this equipment can potentially cause danger through exposure to Installation Operation and Servicing The equipment must be installed operated and or serviced as recommended in this manual otherwise the electrical protection and or the airflow integrity of the cabinet could be compromised Any such installation or use will invalidate all guarantees and warranties Maintenance and repair Repair adjustment or maintenance with safety or normally fixed covers removed whilst enclosure is under voltage should be avoided Skilled personnel only aware of the potential hazards involved should carry out these operations Environment This product is intended for indoor use Temperature range 5 C to 40 C Humidity Ma
10. egulations demanded by both Government and industry and will maintain a service record for each unit 7 1 Changing the filters Pre filter The pre filter requires changing regularly This ensures proper airflow extends the life of the HEPA filter and is undoubtedly the most important of all maintenance operations The frequency of changing depends on the environment Regular visual inspection should be carried out A pre filter that has turned dark grey needs changing Studies have shown that pre filters should be changed twice a year 7 2 Procedure A Safety Warning Suitable Personal Protective Equipment PPE which may include protective overalls gloves facemask and safety glasses should be worn throughout these procedures Place a clean plastic sheet or cover and waste sacks close to the cabinet in advance O e With the fan running first clean the inside of the enclosure and remove any hazardous materials e Switch Off the Fan and remove mains lead from the supply e After cleaning the inside of the enclosure lift the fan housing completely clear of the acrylic enclosure below Place onto the clean plastic sheet or cover upside down e Carefully remove the HEPA filter spray the contaminated face with hair lacquer before removing to seal the surface See Note 1 e Place promptly inside an appropriately labelled hazardous waste sack double bagged e Remove the Pre filter from the filter tray below
11. f adhesive label types shown below which uniquely identifies product validation and safety hazard warnings These labels should not be removed as the Quality Assurance acceptance Tests Validation and CE Mark compliance may be affected MODEL No SERIAL No SUPPLY VOLTS PHASE Ie RATING AMPS E DATE so Cd _____Waming Label typet S Risk of Electric Shock if covers removed AN BIGNEAT LIMITED d f Units 4 amp 5 Pi Wood J Waterlooville RST PO7 7XU C yia r TS Tel 44 0 23 9226 6400 Fax 44 0 23 9226 3373 Mies www bigneat com Rating Label amp CE Marking U D Warning Label type 2 Refer to manual for safety information BIGNEAT Containment Technology Service Record Label Warning Label type 3 Electrical Hazard TESTED FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY SERIAL N TESTED BY Ka T S Stop machine before Waste a ee Equipment removing guards TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BIGNEAT SPECIFICATION SOP 14 0 The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product cannot be treated as household waste at end of life Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Tested for electrical safety label Warning Label type 4 Substances RoHS Bigneat Ltd has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the product does not contain any or more than the i S permitted maximum concentrations of the six This cabinet is fitted with designated restricted hazardous s
12. lowing the recommendations in this manual your Chemcap powder cabinet will provide optimum protection handling OHC3 compounds together with extended filter life During normal operation room laboratory air is drawn into the front open aperture by the internal high performance dynamically balanced centrifugal fan first through a pre filter then HEPA filter exhausting as fully filtered clean air and then recirculated back into the room laboratory air space producing a fully balanced airflow profile The airflow velocity developed by the fan is set to provide a capture velocity of 0 35 m sec providing the essential barrier between airborne powder dust and operator This capture velocity has been researched and determined to be the optimum level which provides both operator protection and enables precision weighing of fine powder based substances without disturbance or introduction of measurement errors 4 a BIGNEAT F3 IT SAFETY Gagner K J Va TERRES User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 6 T7 UL BIGNEAT Rignea Containment Technology SECTION 2 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION The cabinet consists of an epoxy coated mild steel fan amp filter housing containing the fan variable fan speed controller HEPA filter and pre filters mounted on top of an acrylic enclosure The dynamically balanced centrifugal fan is adjusted using the internal speed controller and enables the air velocity developing through the front worki
13. ng aperture to be set precisely Re circulating technology using HEPA filtration removes harmful powders or fumes making them ideal for a number of weighing applications A removable steel grille supports the Pre filter media below the main HEPA filter within the fan filter housing The Fan amp Filter housing is a fully welded mild steel fabrication finished in a chemical resistant oven baked epoxy powder coating It is designed to locate directly onto the acrylic enclosure below without fasteners The lower enclosure is constructed from flame resistant safe edged 8mm clear acrylic material Factory Acceptance Testing Comprehensive Factory Acceptance Tests and Product Quality Audits have been applied to the cabinet at Bigneat s premises and include the following mandatory standards e Electrical Safety Tests Bigneat Standard SOP 14 0 e Airflow velocity calibration Bigneat Standard SOP 3 0 e Filter integrity tests using DOP method Bigneat Standard SOP 9 0 User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 7 BIGNEAT Containment Technology 2 1 F3 XIT D Performance Specification Effective dimensions OF telle A lee GOO mm ext Ozio caD ele 520 mm ext OF on ele 550 mm ext STS ZTS Approx 25Kgs ECAH Preset at 0 35 metres per second 1 Synthetic Pre filter Efficiency 95 5um particle size 2 Main HEPA filter Efficiency 99 997 0 3 um particle size Filtration system
14. o the mains supply Press the green Fan start pushbutton to ON illuminated The fan speed will eventually stabilise at the level preset during commissioning Allow sufficient time for the airflow velocity to stabilise throughout the interior before carrying out any weighing process Protection and containment The level of protection afforded by the cabinet is affected by the manner in which it is used Good laboratory practice should be followed and include the following guidelines Adequate planning and understanding the function of the safety cabinet Keep your face outside of the plane of the enclosure aperture and remain alert to changes in airflow indicated by the airflow alarm Do not make abrupt arm or hand motions in or out of the aperture or walk quickly past the cabinet These will cause disturbance to the airflow reducing the containment efficiency Do not lift the folding front panel except where necessary for apparatus set up The folding upper front panel should always be closed during use of the cabinet This ensures the airflow velocity remains at the preset safe level In addition it serves as a protective shield and helps protect the user from explosive or highly reactive materials Keep the front aperture free from obstruction by apparatus or containers Limit the amount of any chemicals stored within the cabinet during procedures where possible Do not switch off the cabinet during weighing operations Allow
15. red wire T Oe SUPPLY 230 VOLTS Blue 3 15A 0 75mm black wire e 0 75mm black wire SINGLE PHASE N e 50 60 Hz E Gn Yel 0 75mm green yellow wire PE IEC to UK plug mains lead 2M User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 18 FAN TYPE RGS 160 28 565 BIGNEAT Containment Technology Printed and Published by Bigneat Limited 4 amp 5 PIPERS WOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK WATERBERRY DRIVE WATERLOOVILLE HAMPSHIRE PO7 7XU UNITED KINGDOM TEL 44 0 23 9226 6400 FAX 44 0 23 9226 3373 E MAIL information bigneat co uk WWW BIGNEAT COM User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 19
16. the mains plug and this with other exposed parts of the electrical system should be examined frequently for signs of damage There should be regular inspections carried out by a competent person and must include earth bonding and insulation tests Records should be kept of these inspections 6 6 Cleaning Cabinet enclosures should be cleaned and disinfected if this is applicable frequently and regularly Clean the enclosure with the unit running to promote first level dilution Wipers should always be of the highest quality non shedding type suitable for clean room use Daily Using a damp cloth clean the exterior surfaces of the cabinet regularly particularly the front and side surfaces to remove accumulated dust Weekly Thoroughly surface decontaminate the work surface using 70 ethanol or other approved disinfectant The recommended method of cleaning the acrylic surfaces is by damp wiping with diluted detergent and water Note Do not use solvent based cleaning solutions as this may promote stress cracking of the acrylic panels User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 13 T7 U BIGNEAT ignea Containment Technology SECTION 7 0 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is essential to the proper functioning of this powder cabinet and we recommend entrusting this to a service department or external company who are technically competent and equipped with calibrated instruments They will also be familiar with the current UK COSHH r
17. ubstances namely for use with particulates SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 44 0 23 92 266400 FILTER IDENTITY LABEL EXAMPLE User Manual F3001 Revision C Page 4 BIGNEAT Containment Technology SIGNEAT LIMITED EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Certificate Serial No XP 002 Product Description This is to certify that the CHEMCAP DUCTLESS FILTRATION SERIES POWDER WEIGHING amp HANDLING SAFETY CABINETS F3 XIT MODEL D comply with the essential health and safety requirements of the following EC Directives Safety All of the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC 1 Edition by the application of the following harmonised standards BS EN 61010 1 2001 safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use BS EN ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of Machinery Basic concepts general CE Mark The product conforms with the relevant provisions of Council Directive 93 68 EEC the CE Marking Directive EMC The product conforms with the relevant provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC relating to Electro magnetic compatibility by the application of the following EMC standards and applicable reference standards BS EN 61326 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Emissions CISPR 11 2003 Class A IEC 6100 3 2 2000 IEC 6100 3 2 2002 Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 2001 IEC 61000 4 3 2002 IEC 6
18. ut as follows The fan speed has been pre set during factory acceptance testing to provide an average face velocity of 0 35 m sec however adjustments may be necessary to accommodate local air regimes and final filter loading as follows e Allow the fan to stabilise for at least 10 minutes before taking measurements e Measure the inflow face velocity at the open aperture using a suitably ranged and calibrated 100 rotary vane type anemometer Readings should be taken over a 30 second interval noting the highest and lowest values at four notional grid points in front of the aperture of the acrylic front door Record these readings to determine the average See Figure 1 42 Containment test As it is not generally practical to carry out on site SF6 containment testing of ductless recirculatory cabinets owing to the need to provide a temporary exhaust system the airflow profile at the face of the cabinet can be evaluated by smoke visualisation testing User Manual F3001 Revision C Page 10 BIGNEAT Containment Technology FIGURE 1 Anemometer measurement points to determine average face velocity at the open front aperture i 1 3 4 150 80mm approx 80 mm approx User Manual F3001Revision C ANEMOMETER 7 U BIGNEAT ignea Containment Technology SECTION 5 0 OPERATION 5 1 Operating the Safety cabinet With the cabinet connected t
19. x RH 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 RH at 40 C It is not designed or certified for use in a potentially explosive environment as defined in Atex Directive 94 9 EC Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of nominal voltage Containment amp Operator Protection Safe acceptable levels of hazardous substances containment for operator protection can only be assured whilst the cabinet is fully operating developing correct airflow velocity under normal conditions In the event of a power failure all substances under process should be removed from the enclosure to a separate safe environment or separately sealed whilst within the enclosure with all visors remaining closed Fire risk Under normal conditions there are no direct sources of ignition within the working zone of the cabinet and no intrinsic risk of fire or explosion during normal use The acrylic enclosure will provide a tolerable level of initial containment should a fire occur caused when fine dry powders are ignited during a process initiated by the end user The end user must carry out adequate prior risk assessment to determine the potential hazards posed by all processes to be undertaken 1 defined in BS EN 61010 2001 as voltages above 55 Volts r m s 78 0 V peak 140 Volts DC User Manual F3001 January 2010 Page 3 BIGNEAT Containment Technology iii Product identification and labelling The equipment is fitted with the sel
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