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1. HS HSP HSPC Models Dimensions 9 12 15 18 WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE Unit Unit weight HS models 175 200 250 270 kg HSP mod 220 250 300 320 kg a cea load for one piece 50 50 50 50 kg eee a 2 20 2 ko Max surface load total 60 80 100 120 kg ELECTRICAL VALUES Reference voltage 1 PE AC 230 1 PE AC 230 1 PE AC 230 1 PE AC 230 V Reference frequency 50 50 50 50 Hz Power consumption 0 75 0 75 1 3 1 3 kW Current consumption 3 3 3 3 5 7 5 7 A Protection class Grounding method Ground wire Ground wire Ground wire Ground wire connection connection connection connection Protection type IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 Individual protection at the custo mer s site account T 16 A fuse slow blow or B 16 line circuit breaker All applicable federal state and local ordinances pertaining to electro technology and the individual connection conditions must be taken into Fuses for the protected contact 230 V T5A sockets in the test chamber The individual outlets can be connected to a load of up to 5 amps and are protected by T 5 A fuses When all outlets are employed simultaneously the maximum total load may not exceed 5 amps Radio interference shielding Mains interference free in accord with EN 55 014 TECHNICAL VENTILATION Exhaust input airflow rate 360 475 590 710 m hr Total replenished airflow rate 12002. Explanation of Control Panel Elements 10 Yellow Release active 11 Release key option Item No Symbol Message Comment l f e g Sa or mes Power switch Function selection sage system magnetic switch with key lock valve etc O Unit OFF 12 Started timed UV ope ov ration timer key l Unit ON AEN nen 60 min opti 1 Operation Normal setting on Unit ON 13 Yellow re irradiator ON opti W Operation with UV surface steri T lization irradiator option 14 sockets ON OFF Unit ON _ switen Close front window in addition 15 white sockets ON to command key Unit ON p Ventilation OFF power outlets Key 1o SYMBoIS and interior lighting ready 7 F It is not possible to work Warnings Notes Quality marks safely with pathogenic mate Chapters and sections within the opera rial A ting instructions that are relevant to safety Note The key can be removed and held by the responsible operator matters are indicated by this symbol regardless of the switch position in order to prevent accidental or unauthorized switch use Biohazard warning Item No Symbol Signal Message Comment On the unit this symbol warns personnel against accidental use 2 h Hours of operation counter e g for machi Toxic material warning ne log maintenance cytostatic agents l On the unit this symbol warns personnel 3 Raise lower front win against accidental use ous
3. f the unit is connected via a grounded outlet this outlet performs the above main power switch functi on In order to prevent accidental or unauthorized power interruptions the outlet must lie outside the reach of the unit s operators and be accessible on ly to authorized personnel The unit may not be connected to the main via an extension cord The unit is designed to be mains interference free in accord with EN 55 014 50 047 299 5 SETUP AND INSTALLATION gt Fittings accessory Follow all applicable federal state and local techni cal ordinances pertaining to the establishment of supply connections to the fittings provided on the unit in Germany DVGW Working Paper GW3 etc To prevent static electricity buildup and the hazards associated with it it may be necessary to connect any supply lines e g gas water and the unit it self to your building s ground circuit A voltage compensation connection on the top of the unit and on the base are provided for this purpose gt Fuel gas shutoff connection connection to ex ternal monitoring systems option The connection can be activated deactivated by the release unlock key The view port must be opened for installation Remove the screws on the left and right of the view port Flip the view port up and lock it in place Carry out the installation Unlock the restraints on the left and right of the view port holder swing the
4. In the window s home position the red indicator light also shows that there are now problems with the ven tilation Front window closed In this mode the unit is totally sealed and the risk of releases resulting in contami nation has been minimized 19 27 6 OPERATION gt UV disinfection mode Set up the UV irradiator in the test chamber and con nect it Close the front window Switch State Switch keyswitch close front win dow amp DOWN button As soon as the front window is lowered an acoustic alarm will indicate hazards associa ted with lowering the window The red indicator light shows that the window is not in its proper position In the window s home position the red indicator light also shows that there are now problems with the ven tilation The irradiator cannot be turned on until the front win dow is completely closed Turn on the UV mode Power switch keyswitch UV The safety glass traps all harmful UV light The yellow indicator light and the bluish radiation indicate that the irradiator is operating Working Guidelines Aside from the information previously provided in the Safety Information section please also not the fol lowing No work may be performed in the test chamber if op tical or acoustic alarms are on The microbiological effectiv
5. The operating time counter can assist in determining the maintenance interval We recommend concluding a maintenance contract Routine Maintenance Tasks Under normal operating conditions little is required to maintain the safety cabinet in proper working order gt Cleaning For cleaning use only small amounts of commercial ly available domestic dish washing detergent dissol ved in water Abrasives scouring powders can de stroy surfaces Never clean any glass areas with ab rasives or agents that can lead to abrasion a Daily or weekly depending on utilization level Disinfect and clean the test chamber Remove the work panel s and disinfect and clean the areas under the panel s As a disinfectant we recommend Barrycidal 36 Clean the exterior cabinet surfaces and glass areas with a mild detergent solution of glass cleaner Using these operating instructions perform a functio nal inspection of the unit s equipment Document all work performed in the unit log Monthly or more often as required Using a lint free cloth and the above described clea ners remove any dust accumulation from the exterior of the unit Perform the previously described disinfection of the interior Perform a functional inspection and check the safety equipment during normal operation Document all work performed in the unit log 22 27 Annually Safety inspection in accord with locally applicable technical stand
6. 1580 1970 2370 m hr Circulating airflow rate 840 1100 1380 1660 m hr Heat released to the surrounding environment Ambient temperature 25 C 0 45 0 45 0 75 0 75 kJ sec Test chamber temp increase With window closed approx 10 K above ambient temperature The ventilation values measured on a new unit are listed in the enclosed factory test report File the factory test report in the unit log for later reference 26 27 50 047 299 8 TECHNICAL DATA FILTER TECHNOLOGY Circulating air filter exhaust air filter all models additional filter AEF optional accessory Type High performance suspended particle filter ULPA filter Separation level 99 999 at a particle size of 0 3 um Filter classes EN 1822 H 14 Eurovent 4 4 EU 14 DIN 24 183 1 EU 14 DIN 24 184 Class S preferred Intake screen GF 1HS models Type Coarse dust filter Separation level Coarse Filter class EN 779 G1 Intake screen GF 3 HS models Type Dust filter Separation level Coarse to medium particles Filter class EN 779 G3 Prefilter HSP models Type High performance suspended particle filter ULPA filter Separation level 99 999 at a particle size of 0 3 um Filter classes EN 1822 H 14 Eurovent 4 4 EU 14 DIN 24 183 1 EU 14 DIN 24 184 Class S preferred Pre filter intake protection GF 1 HS models
7. Germany ZH 1 342 ZH 1 343 ZH 119 GB BS 5726 50 047 299 4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The safety cabinets provide no protection against ha Unit Construction zardous gases or vapors Processing gases or agents whose vapors are Fig 1 4 Device construction front view flammable in conjunction with air or can form a HSP HSPC models indicated by cross hazardous explosive atmosphere is prohibited hatching Adhere to all applicable federal state and local or dinances in Germany ZH 1 10 Where additional activate charcoal accessories are employed it must be assumed that the trapped mate rials are only loosely held and that small amounts are certainly released at least temporarily Fig 2 4 Device construction side view HSP HSPC models indicated by cross hatching A WN Key to Figure 1 4 and 2 4 Housing Control unit Control panel Front window Base standard equipment for HSP HSPC Exhaust filter Fan ON Oak WwW DY Circulation filter 9 Catch tray 10 Prefilter prefilter element HSP HSPC only 11 Prefilter box HSP HSPC only 50 047 299 11 27 4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION Operating Principle Fig 3 4 Airflow through the system Key to Figure 3 4 Exhaust air stream Exhaust filter Low pressure area Circulation filter element Low turbulence displacement stream Supply air stream Fan ON DOO FW DP Air channel 9 Prefiltered recirculated a
8. Not iding inf ti ti l l ote providing information on optimum 4 White Window in operating E teeter of He unit position Operation 5 Red View port not in opera Note concerning regulated disposal ting position OPERATI reclamation of raw materials ON NOT SAFE 6 a Acoustic warning signal Symbol indicated safety tested in accord S7 response button with DIN 12950 Part 10 10 1991 and DIN 12 980 Applies to tested device versions 7 a Green Ventilation system ope with standard equipment o rating properly Opera Swiss safety certification seal awarded by tion the Eidgen ssische Starkstrominspektorat 8 Red Ventilation system fault OPERATION GOST R conformity certification for devi NOT SAFE ces exported to the Russian Federation 9 ee Test chamber light ON A OFF switch EU symbol confirming conformity with all Version 02 1999 relevant European guidelines nameplate 50 047 299 c 5 27 2 NOTES CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY Disposal of Shipping Packing Material Peper or Spena Pecina maera The packaging is designed to protect the unit against shipping damage Aside from the purely technical as pects of shipping the packaging materials have been selected with environmental and disposal concerns in mind and are recyclable The corrugated cardboard employed is made pri marily from recycled paper Plastic molded parts Styrofoam are free of CFCs a Wood frames and pallets
9. a minimum e g no writing utensils packaging or similar materials If larger objects or aids are placed in the test cham ber the retention capability personal protection of the safety cabinet may be impaired Only set up equipment towards the back of the work surface The uninterrupted airflow through the wor king openings of these safety cabinets and the low turbulence displacement flow la minar flow in the test chamber are decisive factors for personal and product protecti on m Avoid any negative influences on the airflow while working in the test chamber These can be the result of Rapid hand arm or body movements both in as well as in front of the test chamber Covering the air vents in the work panel Large volume objects and equipment Rapidly moving equipment with e g stirrers etc Heat generating equipment e g Bunsen burners If Bunsen burners must be used employ only safe ty models Only employ equipment that generates heat if the ventilation system is switched on Do not allow filter elements to be damaged by heat sources Contamination Hazard m Work interruptions If work at the safety cabinet is interrupted make sure that any contamination by materials released in the safety cabinet is prevented Operate the safety cabinet in the standby mode with the glass window sealed 50 047 299 6 OPERATION m When shutting the unit down Remove all objects placed
10. area and package the pieces for proper disposal Install the new filter in the reverse order After closing the fil ter installation area remove the seals in the work area Fig 1 7 Application example Replacing low contamination filters Protective clothing and a mask with a suitable filter must be worn during this filter replacement Immediately place used contaminated filters in sui table bags Seal the bags and mark them as Ha zardous Waste Dispose of the bags together with other similar types of waste 50 047 299 After filter replacement perform the inspections in accord with DIN 12950 Part 10 10 1991 or DIN 12 980 gt Intake screen replacement HS The coarse dust filter and EU 3 filter mat can be re placed without special tools and are accessible from the work area Follow these steps Remove the work panel s Pull the filter mat off its holders Clean the non woven material or dispose of it as required m Place clean or new non woven material on the hol ders making sure that there are no large gaps aro und the edges Replace the work panel s gt Prefilter replacement HSP HSPC Replacing the prefilter elements of prefilters in HSP units is a particularly low contamination procedure that can be carried out from the work area with the unit s ventilation system running Follow these steps Remove the work panel s a Individually remove the special tape strips fro
11. in the cabinet and disin fect and clean them Disinfect and clean the test chamber Disinfect and remove any residue in the catch tray and on the work panel Cleaning and disinfecting agent residue may be da maging to subsequent microbiological work As far as possible ensure that no residue remains After disinfecting run the safety cabinet for at least a further 15 20 minutes to trap any released aerosols in the filters Problems If problems occur alarms are tripped Immediately stop all work in the test chamber becau se of the possibly increased risk of contamination Safe working conditions cannot be assured Limit the risk of contamination Keep the ventilation running Possible causes Inadequate airflow e g air vents covered Do not leave the front window in its operating posi tion Too many or large objects in the test chamber Equipment in the test chamber has a great deal of inherent movement or generates a large amount of heat If the problem cannot be rectified inform your main tenance department Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself TAKING THE UNIT OUT OF SERVICE The unit may only be taken out of service by trained personnel familiar with the operation of these devi ces The safety cabinet must not present any contaminati on risk after it is taken out of service Remove all material objects and tools from the cabi net and disinfect and clean them Disinfect a
12. lamp 50043933 50043931 50043932 50043932 UVC irradiator 50048537 50048537 50048537 50048537 15W Fuse for control 56052523 56052523 56052523 56052523 circuits T 5A fuse 50046843 50046843 50046843 50046843 for outlets ons Unit log 50048712 50048712 50048712 50048712 Circuit diagram 50049881 50049881 50049881 50049881 8 TECHNICAL DATA Figure 1 8 Overview of unit dimensions Accessory equipment for HSP HSPC models is indicated by cross hatching 640 1425 1640 20 x oO N m N oO N H LO le e N HS HSP HSPC Models Dimensions 9 12 15 18 GEOMETRY Unit Dimensions Width W 1002 1302 1602 1902 mm Test chamber Width 900 1200 1500 1800 mm Height 650 865 650 865 650 865 650 865 mm Depth 630 630 630 630 mm Work opening W x H 900 x 200 1200 x 200 1500 x 200 1800x 200 mm Front window lift height 500 600 500 600 500 600 500 600 jmm Minimum space to ceilings 150 150 150 150 mm Catch tray capacity 22 29 36 44 liters Base stand level adjustable Dimensions W x H x D 1002 x 1302 x 1602 x 1902 x mm 680 20 x 800 680 20 x 800 680 20 x 800 680 20 x 800 Working height 785 20 785 20 785 20 785 20 mm Models HS 85 with increased interior height 50 047 299 25 27 8 TECHNICAL DATA
13. much draught as possible The location should also be selected so that traffic near the cabi net or behind the user is avoided Fig 2 5 Examples of good and bad setup locations in a room Locations A E and F are well selected Here neither draughts nor traffic can be expected to affect the unit Location B is significantly influenced by draughts Location C is influenced by both draughts and traffic Location D is also influenced by both draughts and traffic The safety cabinet must be set up horizontally on a low vibration secure stand capable of supporting it Room Ventilation The laboratory in which the unit is to be set up must be adequately ventilated in Germany ZH 1 119 ZH 1 392 This should be a technical ventilation system that exchanges the room air at least 12 times per hour 15 27 5 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Setup If the unit is set up on a workbench it should not overhang the bench edges If the unit is to be set up as a freestanding device additional measures to secure it may be necessary When using the optionally available stand Assemble the stand at the intended setup location and level it The underside of the cabinet is equip ped with openings that fit over the mounting studs on the top of the stand thus centering the cabinet on the stand Check the adjustable feet on the stand and if necessary adjust them to provide a secure horizontal base Normally no additional conne
14. usage adequate safety measures for the proper dis posal of used filters must be in place prior to replace ment 6 27 Only you as the operator can determine the type and degree of possible environmental stress possibly by also referring to the unit handbook In cases of microbiological contamination the filter elements must undergo suitable decontamination measures sterilization or at least disinfection in or der to make them non hazardous The proper perfor mance of the selected method is to be confirmed in writing and this document is to accompany the filter elements being disposed of The most widely accepted procedure for this is total room disinfection with formaldehyde vapor followed by neutralization with ammonia vapor Follow all applicable federal state and local ordinances when carrying out this process in Germany TRGS 522 As a rule the filters are passivated after this disin fection procedure There is practically no risk of contamination with filters employed for safety class 1 and 2 work For filters employed for safety class 3 work an additional sterilization step by means of au toclaving the broken up filter material may represent an additional practical measure Filters treated in this manner can be viewed as do mestic waste and can be disposed of accordingly The filters can be disassembled for the separate dis posal of the filter medium residual waste and the aluminum frames The modali
15. view port down and into place reinstall the screws a Monitor connection SELV SELV E 25 V 50 V max 4A 60 V 120 V max 0 5 A D 250 V max 4A EN Internal External L Of 12 Of lii Of 10 50 047 299 Fig 3 5 Direct connection of a magnetic gas valve with power supplied mains power by the safety cabinet 2L1 A Fig 4 5 Connection of an external fault alarm system with an external power supply Example horn indicator lamp 2L1 Kx 67 Oa X4 8 9 10 11 12 3 oO 9 Q 6 6 6 6 An Max an T4A a PE Nx Fig 5 5 Connection of an external signal processor central monitoring 2L1 Kx 7 04 OF a X4 8 to n 12 0 9 9 Q 6 6 6 6 6 a Max co C T4A PE Nx 17 27 5 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Sound Dampening Unsuitable setup conditions may result in excessive noise levels Additional sound dampening measures may be requi red in house to counteract this For information concerning noise levels refer to the chapter TECHNICAL DATA Connection to Laboratory Exhaust Sy stems When the safety cabinet is connected to a laboratory exhaust system the exhaust air must be removed in a manner that prevents the release of biological agents
16. 19 Starting up the safety cabinet 19 Work operating interruptions 19 UV disinfection mode 00005 20 Working Guidelines 00ee eee 20 Problems sisses ropra annia ene ee nas 21 Taking the unit out of service 21 MAINTENANCE 000ceeeeeeeeeeees 22 Routine Maintenance Tasks 22 Cleaning cece eee eens 22 Replacing Electrical Parts 22 Filter Replacement 0 0eeeeee ee 22 General Information eeee 22 Circulation or exhaust filter replacement 23 Intake screen replacement 23 Intake Protection Replacement HS 23 Prefilter replacement HSP 23 Authorized Replacement Parts 24 Authorized Accessories 00eeeeee 24 TECHNICAL DATA 00c eee cece eeee 25 Geometry 0 cece eee eee es 25 Weights Performance 00eeeee 26 Electrical Values 00 c cece e eee eens 26 Technical ventilation 0 cece eee 26 Filter Technology 0 ecceeeee ee eee ee 27 Noise Generation 0 cece eee e eens 27 Illumination Strength eee eee 27 Ambient conditions c cece eens 27 50 047 299 c 3 27 4 27 OVERVIEW The safety of this unit with respect to persons the environment and the material being proces sed depends to a great ext
17. Area 20 20 c cece eee eee 10 Unit Construction 2 cece eee eee 11 Operating Principle c cece eee 12 Safety Equipment 0c cece eee eee 13 Power switch with key lock Function Selection Switch 13 Air monitoring 60cc cece eee eee 13 Fuel gas shutoff option 13 Front window monitoring 13 Front window sealing 0 000 13 UV lock option cece eee eee 14 Lowered working bench option accessory 14 Flow interrupter for connection to the laboratory s ventilation system accessory 14 Second exhaust filter element accessory 14 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 15 Transport cco eete oo bac ee ee eee 15 Setup Location 0 cece cece ences 15 Room Ventilation ccc eee ences 15 SOUP i edra Gate alt ediina catia araa Eae a 16 SPacinG se casc dite ianraaiasen A RARA a 16 CONNECHIONS 60 cece eee eens 16 Power Supply 200 c cece eee ee ees 16 Fittings accessory eeeee eee 17 Fuel gas shutoff connection nnection to external monitoring systems Option 17 Sound Dampening 0 eee ee eee 18 Connection to Laboratory Exhaust Systems 18 OPERATION ccce eee e eee eees 19 Safety check initial startup 19 Prior to Startup 00 c cece eee eee eee
18. E EN 1 For Switzerland The unit must be connected to the electrical system via a switch or circuit breaker Installation must be performed by a qualified electri cian and be in accordance with the SEV guidelines Before establishing the power connection make sure the specifications on the unit s nameplate agree with those of the power supply m Required mains protection circuit breaker or T 16 A fuse The safety cabinet is equipped with a permanently in stalled flexible power cord To prevent contamination the unit is designed for continuous operation The connection to the power supply can be either by means of hardwired connection or a grounded outlet with a cover to prevent the unit from being acciden tally unplugged The unit s electrical safety can only be assured if it is connected to a properly installed and operated gro unded power supply If in doubt have the in house circuits examined by a qualified electrician Thermo cannot be held liable for damages or in juries resulting from a missing or interrupted in house ground circuit To prevent accidental contamination of personnel or the environment note the following Where the unit is hardwired the operator must pro vide main power switch ahead of the connection that permits an all pole mains disconnection This switch must be able to be locked in both the ON and OFF position A suitable main power switch is available as an optional accessory
19. E chapter 50 047 299 NOTES CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY m Circulating air mode To prevent unnecessary increases in the energy re quired to heat the laboratory area we recommend operating the unit in the circulating air mode As a rule laboratories with a safety classification of L 1 and L 2 do not need to implement any additional measures to do this For laboratories with a safety classification of L 3 a second exhaust filter AEF accessory can provide additional safety against failure The required ac cessory part AEF can be retrofitted HS models only After installing the additional filter the entire system must be readjusted and re verified These are simple procedures The second supplemental exhaust filter can also increase the safety level of laboratories handling cytostatic agents The installation of a second in line exhaust filter is not required for series HSP units The standard pre filtration step performs the same function Exhaust mode In order to increase safety in case of the failure of the unit s exhaust filter system the unit can be con nected to the in house exhaust system by means of the recommended accessory parts The air remo ved from the overall system must be air condi tioned before being returned to the working area Please note that the unit s safety suffers when re placement air is fed into the work area This tends to be the case particularly where the unit is set up
20. Operating instructions Safety Cabinets Class 2 Thermo ELECTRON Valid 09 2005 50047299 C These operating instructions apply to the following unit equipment levels Model Equipment HS Units with intake protection pre filters HSP Units with HOSCH pre filters HSPC Units with activated charcoal pre filters HS 85 Units with increased interior height Neither these instructions nor any part thereof may not be reproduced or distributed without the express written approval of Thermo Electron LED GmbH This version applies to operating instructions for series production safety workbenches These operating instructions may be expanded to include accessories Various sections of this manual may only be copied for the internal use of the operator e g for person nel safety and accident prevention training These sections are indicated in the contents Thermo Electron LED GmbH assumes no liability or responsibility for the suitability of the units for a par ticular purpose aside from those listed in the section dealing with the unit s areas of application We reserve the right to make changes to the content of these operating instructions at any time and without pri or notification For all translations into foreign languages the original German version of these operating instructions is binding Published 09 2005 Subject to fee Trademarks HERAsafe and the term Heraeus are re
21. Typ Combination filter comprising a fine particle filter coated with activated charcoal NOISE GENERATION in accord with DIN 12 950 Unit Sound level lt 60 dB A ILLUMINATION STRENGTH Unit Test chamber gt 800 lux AMBIENT CONDITIONS Unit Operation Temperature 5 40 C Humidity 90 r H Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 70 r H 50 047 299 27 27
22. abinet The unit may only be operated by trained and fully instructed personnel The covers on the vent openings of the work plate may never be opened The vent opening on the top of the unit may never be covered The unit may never be connected to the power source by an extension cord this could lead to an accidental power interrupt resulting in a failure Damage to the housing must not impair the seal to the test chamber and permit the setup area to be come contaminated e g damaged windows Work in the test chamber is not permitted if there is an optical or acoustic indication of a fault or faults Continued work can result in contamination damage to materials and health hazards During filter replacement protective clothing and breathing filters masks suitable to the expected level of contamination must be worn Decontaminate used and contaminated filters or place them in a suitable containers e g bags seal the containers tightly identify the containers as Ha zardous Biological Waste or Hazardous Cytostatic Waste and properly dispose of the containers toge ther with similar waste materials Follow the BASIC PRINCIPLES OF WORKING WITH SAFETY CABINETS AND GOOD MICROBIO LOGICAL WORKING PRACTICES in the manual In case of damage A damaged unit can endanger the safety of the ope rator and present a hazard to the surrounding envi ronment Take all necessary steps to prevent contamination an
23. ards and performed by trained per sonnel authorized by Kendro L P in German DIN 12 950 Part 10 DIN 12 980 DIN VDE 0701 etc Check the window drive prestress tension Replace the UV radiation element if equipped with this option Document all work performed in the unit log Every two years Replace the test chamber light bulbs Replacing Electrical Parts All work on the unit s electrical equipment A must be carried out by a qualified electri cian and with the safety cabinet in a safe condition power turned off Only original replacement parts tested and autho rized by Thermo may be employed The operator s personnel trained in electrotechnical work may replace the test chamber lighting unit in cluding the starter The view port must be opened to access these parts m Remove the screws on the left and right of the view port m Flip the view port up and lock it in place m Replace the faulty parts Unlock the restraints on the left and right ty of the view port holder swing the view port down and into place reinstall the screws Filter Replacement gt General information Because of the possibility of contamination filter re placement may be the most serious maintenance task you will need to perform on this device Aside from a knowledge of the applicable ordinances and standards detailed knowledge concerning the moda lities of the unit in question is vital for this task Only train
24. are made of recycled wood and are untreated The polyethylene foil PE is made from partially re cycled material The strapping is made of polypropylene PP Returning the packaging material to the material circuit saves on raw materials and reduces waste In general packaging material can be returned to your dealer If you will be disposing of the packaging material yourself please contact your local government for the name of the nearest recycling center Disposal of Used Equipment sensa oreet Eaten ____ Prior to their proper disposal any equipment em ployed for microbiological work must be thoroughly disinfected and cleaned An appropriate confirmation of this is to be included with the equipment being dis posed of Used equipment contains valuable materials You should not simply take an old unit to the nearest dump or land fill but should contact your local go vernment department with respect to the required disinfection cleaning procedures and the possibility of recycling some or all device components and materi als Disposal of Used Filter Elements The service life of the filter elements depends prima rily on the type of work being performed the cleanli ness of the environment in the are in which the unit is located and the device construction If the filters must be replaced during operation the type and extent of possible contamination must be considered Depending on the type and degree of
25. ase of such materials only occurs if there is ade quate ventilation Releases are to be controlled in such a way that they stay well below the limits with respect to the ventilation volume flow of the unit and the laboratory ventilation system as set forth in the regulations concerning primary explosion protection In Germany ZH 1 119 ZH 1 10 EG EN 1127 Fire and Explosions For connections to in house ventilation systems care must be taken that the unit s exhaust air does not come into contact with flammable gases Observe all relevant federal state and local environ mental laws and ordinances for connections to the outside air in Germany BImSchG Should there be a longer unexpected power outage during operation materials in the safety cabinet should be sealed with appropriate plastic sheeting and tape if decontamination measures cannot be car ried out and their is the danger of hazardous material being released In order to ensure the stability of the unit only labora tory benches with an appropriate degree of stability and adequate capacity or the bases and stands available as accessory parts may be employed If in doubt and were the unit is subject to rough treat ment additional anchors should be installed Suitable wall mounting hardware is available to prevent the unit from being tipped Disinfect all no longer used units and make them unusable by cutting their power cord Before passing the units on for
26. aust systems Exhaust filter 50045132 50045129 50045134 50045131 Additional exhaust filter AEF 50047357 Prefilter elemrnt 50046617 50046617 50046617 50046617 for installation on HS series units for HSP Main power switch with ON OFF position lock for units 03002862 Intake screen GF 1 50047355 50047355 50047355 50047355 being hardwired into the in house mains for HS Intake screen GF 3 50047356 50047356 50047356 50047356 Portable UV irradiator 30048690 for HS Magnetic valve to shut off reserve gases 50044664 Proper Use Pack 50045645 50045646 50045647 50045648 Covered bag for prefilter replacement in HSP models 50048473 primary filter One piece work panel AM 6 0 6 m 50045643 Proper Use Pack 50047400 50047401 50047402 50047403 One piece work panel AM 9 0 9 m 50045644 prefilter for HSP One piece recessed work panel AML 6 0 6 m 50046087 Proper Use Pack 50051465 50051466 50051467 50051468 activated charcoal One piece recessed work panel AML 9 0 9 m 50044288 filter for HSPC One piece recessed work panel AML 12 1 2 m 50044289 Stand 50044284 50044285 50044286 50044287 One piece recessed work panel AML 15 1 5 m 50044290 Subdivided work pa 50046085 50046085 50046085 50046085 One piece recessed work panel AML 18 1 8 m 50044291 nel 1 panel pane Armrests for ergonomic and safer work 50044976 Work panel handle 50044365 50044365 50044365 50044365 Test chamber
27. can only be assured if it is connected to a properly installed and operated gro unded power supply It is vital that this basic safety requirement is met If in doubt have the in house circuits ex amined by a qualified electrician Thermo cannot be held liable for damages or in juries resulting from a missing or interrupted ground circuit To prevent the unit from being accidentally turned off never use an extension cord to connect it to the mains outlet It may be necessary to perform suitable disin fection cleaning work before beginning maintenance Disconnect the unit from the electrical or other power network before beginning maintenance repair work and pull the unit s power plug out of the wall socket or remove or turn off the circuit or circuit breaker Lock the unit out to prevent the power from being acciden tally turned on to it Shut off and lock the gas con nection and secure it To prevent static electricity buildup and the hazards associated with it it may be necessary to connect 50 047 299 any supply lines e g gas water to your building s ground circuit If flammable materials solvents are released during work in the test chamber remember that after a point that is specific to the material involved these materials form a flammable and in some cases ex plosive vapor air mixture This mixture can result in fires or explosions If such work cannot be avoided make sure that the rele
28. ctions to secure the ca binet to the stand are required Should additional security be desired mounting brackets that secure the bottom of the cabinet to the base are available Be careful that the catch tray is not damaged when installing these brackets To prevent the cabinet from being accidentally tipped over additional measures to secure it may be requi red e g wall mounting floor mounting To prevent damage that would impair the unit s safety or operation additional holes for the installation of wall mounting hard ware may only be drilled in accordance with express instructions provided by Thermo These instructions are available on request Spacing Minimum lateral spaces for any installed hardware must be observed in order to ensure accessibility for installation work If several units are to be set up in a row a minimum distance of 5 10 mm between cabinets must be maintained in order to avoid the transmission of vi brations and other factors To prevent dirt from buil ding up between units these gaps should be sealed Use an elastic sealant or grouting material for this Before setting up the units in a row always check that there will be adequate space to access the indivi dual cabinets for any necessary inspection mainten ance and repair work 16 27 Connections gt Power supply For Austria The unit may only be connected to an electrical system that meets the requirements set forth in OV
29. d immediately shut the affected unit down gt The safety cabinets conform to the guidelines in DIN 12 950 Part 10 10 1991 Class2 gt The safety cabinets conform to Type H devices as specified in DIN 12 980 1996 50 047 299 3 SAFETY NOTES gt Beyond this they meet the requirements of the German Research Group Deutsche Forschungs gemeinschaft DFG and the Industrial Professi ons Cooperatives gt Requirements a Proper installation and initial start up with appro priate testing a Unit repair or replacement of parts in case of reco gnized damage a Disinfection and cleaning in accordance with an ap propriate disinfection cleaning schedule and prior to extensive periods of non use Regular safety inspections INSPECTION INTERVAL AT LEAST ANNUAL LY Any necessary repairs may only be carried out by properly trained specialists Improper repairs can re sult in significant hazards to the user and the environ ment The operability and safety of the safety cabinet can only be guaranteed if all necessary inspections maintenance and repair work are performed by the Thermo Service Department or by individuals authori zed by Thermo Follow all applicable federal state and local guideli nes when setting up and operating the unit In Germany DIN 12 980 DIN 12950 Part 10 ZH 1 48 ZH 1 119 ZH 1 342 ZH 1 343 ZH 1 598 GB BS 5726 Parts 1 to 4 F NF X 44 The unit s electrical safety
30. disposal remove the front window in order to prevent accidents if the unit is handled by unauthorized individuals such as children Carefully file these operating instructions for subsequent reference to safety instructions and other important information Please include the model and fabrication numbers from the nameplate in all inquiries and when ordering spare parts 9 27 3 SAFETY NOTES A Operating Instructions Using these operating instructions as a basis the operator company or an authorized individual is to prepare written understandable instructions in the lo cal language and tailored to the work to be perfor med on or with these safety cabinets In Germany UVV VBG 1 This also applies to the disinfection of the safety cabi nets Refer to the MAINTENANCE chapter All affected employees are to receive regular in struction with respect to the safety issues involved in the employment of these units Those sections of this manual that may be reprodu ced for internal use only for this purpose are indica ted in the contents A Unit Log Thermo recommends the maintenance of a unit logbook Test reports reports concerning maintenance re pairs relocations etc related to the unit are to be documented in this log which may be filed separately from the operating instructions Personnel training instruction activities should also be documented here Thermo recommends filing instructions rega
31. e contents of this manual SAFETY NOTES A re beginning work with the unit in order to pre vent errors and resultant damage particularly to the health of personnel In addition the abbreviated operating instructions on the unit must be observed The unit may only be employed for its intended pur pose that is for work with microbiological agents in laboratories with a safety classification of 1 2 and 3 or for the manufacture of cytostatic agents in corre sponding laboratories The use of the safety cabinet for any other purpose may present unknown risks and hazards and is not permitted The safety checks listed in the Operation section must be performed after setup prior to start up after the unit has been moved to a new location and after filter replacement 8 27 Attach the enclosed sticker with the abbrevia Read the operating instructions carefully befo Using these operating instructions as a basis the operator company is to prepare written under standable instructions in the local language and tai lored to the work to be performed on or with these safety cabinets These instructions are then to be ma de available to all employees This also applies to the disinfection of the safety cabinets Refer to the MAINTENANCE chapter In order to minimize the risk of contamination within the company Only the responsible operator may knowingly turn off the technical ventilation to the safety c
32. ed and authorized Thermo Service Technicians can perform this task properly This is the only way to keep the contamination risk in the setup area to a minimum 50 047 299 7 MAINTENANCE Only filters tested and approved by Kendro L P may be employed The use of other ty pes of filters carries unknown risks and hazards and is not permitted A Use the prepared recommended replacement part kits Proper Use Packages Aside from the filters these contain all required spe cial components The unit s safety and functionality can only be assured if the authorized spare parts listed be low are employed gt Circulation or exhaust filter replacement Before replacing the high performance suspended particle filters for circulating or exhaust air make su re the safety cabinet has been disinfected decontami nated and all required tasks can be safely perfor med Where additional filter contamination by hazardous toxic or carcinogenic materials exists protective measures similar to those required for the disposal of asbestos in Germany see UVV VBG 113 may be necessary Block off the hazardous area Seal the work area against aerosol leakage Connect the entire unit to a suitable low pressure source Open the filter box Spray the entire filter with bonding agent and allow the agent to harden Carefully remove the filter from its installation area If necessary break the fil ter material down inside the protected
33. eness and safety of the unit depends to a great extent on the proper conduct of the individuals working with the safety cabinet Follow all applicable federal state and local guideli nes and the information in this handbook Only raise or lower the front window electrical ly Manual lifting can result in problems with the window mounting Turn the safety cabinet on at least 15 minutes prior to starting work in order for the test chamber ventilation to reach proper equilibrium The front window must be in its operating position to ensure safe working conditions Always wear appropriate protective gear e g gloves face protector and protective clothing Re move all jewelry Disinfect and clean the test chamber surfaces regu larly Use only lint free materials to wipe down test cham ber surfaces Always run the ventilator during all disinfecting work Recommended disinfecting agent 20 27 one based on aldehyde e g Barrycidal 36 Interchem Products Hermann Schulthess Via dei Paoli 25 CH 6348 Minusio German sales Handelsvertretung Helmut Schr der GauBstraBe 30 2 70193 Stuttgart When using alcohol based disinfectants please note avoid EXPLOSION HAZARDS caused by alcohol va pors in the air Use as little alcohol as possible Fol low all applicable federal state and local ordinances in Germany ZH 1 598 Only place clean disinfected tools aids in the test chamber Limit the tools aids to
34. ent on the behavior of those working with the unit However even safe operation cannot rule out risk particularly with respect to the health of per sonnel This residual risk depends on the work being performed in each instance These operating instructions contain important information concerning your safety the setup and installation of the unit as well as for its operation and maintenance Please read these instructions carefully before operating these units Follow all instructions in order to avoid problems that may result in damage in particular in damage to the user s health ALWAYS Wear protective gear in accordance with any applicable regulations and suited to the degree of risk in volved with the task at hand clothing gloves protective glasses Implement and follow appropriate hygienic measures Each person is responsible for his or her own personal safety and health Control Panel All switches necessary for operation together with all optical and acoustic signaling elements indicating operation and faults are located on the control panel Figure 1 1 Control panel 12 13 14 15 1 2 A i Heraeus H Made in Germany D ey 50 047 299 c Version 02 1999 1 OVERVIEW
35. ety cabinet in Germany ZH 1 119 ZH 1 342 ZH 1 343 UK BS 5726 F NFX 44 201 After setup relocation and filter replacement all safety related unit functions must be checked be fore the unit is started This inspection must be performed by a manu facturer authorized specialist A Failure to perform the required inspection and re lease to the extent prescribed can result in signi ficant operational hazards and dangers particu larly with respect to the health and safety of per sonnel for which Kendro L P cannot be held lia ble Transport To move the unit it can be lifted at the locations shown in the sketch below We recommend the use of transport aids such as wood supports Fig 1 5 Transport aids attachment points an A To reduce the unit s depth when moving it the control unit 1 and the guide rails 2 for the front window can be removed Refer to the separate instructions Damage to the unit during transport can result in a significant reduction in its safety The unit must be checked by a specialist prior to using it lt S 50 047 299 Setup Location Correct draught free setup of the unit in the labora tory is an essential requirement for safe operation Select the setup location so that air moving in front of or around the safety cabinet does not negatively impact its ventilation system The setup location should face away from doors or windows in order to eliminate as
36. gents and in accord with DIN 12950 Part 10 10 1991 Class 2 for microbiological and biotechnology work is a laboratory device that A m Protects both the operator and the environment against hazardous influences of suspended materi als generated during experiments to the currently technically possible extent when all procedures to the individual cases in question are observed To this extent it is also a piece of protective equip ment m Depending on the individual instance contributes to as few damaging environmental influences as pos sible impacting the experiment The protection offe red in this respect must be established during the planning stage of the experiment As a rule the safety cabinets are suitable for setup and operation in the following areas m n laboratories performing microbiological and microtechnology work In pharmacy laboratories m In medical microbiological laboratories in accord with DIN 58956 m n laboratories in the central areas of clinics and hospitals n laboratories with safety classifications of L1 L2 and L3 Only organisms in accord with safety levels L1 L2 and L3 may be processed in the safety cabinets Possibly in conjunction with additional measures 2 GILSP C1 and C2 in accord with OECD UK e g GILSP C1 amp C2 Biosafety level 1 2 amp 3 Follow all applicable federal state and local ordinan ces with respect to setup e g in
37. gistered trademarks of Thermo Electron LED GmbH Any other trademarks mentioned are the exclusive property of the manufacturers in question Thermo Electron LED GmbH 63505 Langenselbold Germany 2 27 50 047 299 Below is a list of the international Thermo marketing organizations Postal address Germany Thermo Electron LED GmbH D 63505 Langenselbold Robert Bosch Strasse 1 Enquiries from Germany Phone Sales 0800 1 536376 Service 0800 1 112110 Fax Sales Service 0800 1112114 E Mail info labequipment de thermo com Enquiries from Europe Middle East and Africa Phone 49 0 6184 90 6940 Fax 49 0 6184 90 7474 E Mail info labequipment de thermo com Internet www thermo com Postal address USA Thermo Electron Corporation 275 Aiken Road Asheville NC 28804 USA Enquiries from North America Phone 1 800 879 7767 Fax 1 828 658 0363 E Mail info labequipment thermo com Enquiries from Latin America Phone 1 828 658 2711 Fax 1 828 645 9466 E Mail info labequipment thermo com Enquiries from Asia Pacific Phone 1 852 2711 3910 Fax 1 852 2711 3858 E Mail info labequipment thermo com 2a WEEE Compliance 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 Thermo Electron has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State and th
38. in a small room With respect to energy consumption this mode is less economical than the circulating air mode All applicable federal state and local environmen tal ordinances must be observed to operate the unit in the exhaust mode in Germany BImSchG The adapters required to connect the unit to an in house exhaust system are available as optional ac cessories 7 27 3 SAFETY NOTES STICKERS The delivery includes a set of stickers These stickers in the appropriate local language are to be attached to the unit in accordance with the instructions concerning the unit s intended use If the unit is used to work with hazardous biological agents the biohazard warning label is to be attached to the unit If the unit is used to manufacture cytostatic agents DIN 12 980 requires that the attached warning label must also indicate Cytostatic Agents If other hazardous materials are handled whose dan gers are not or not solely microbiological in nature additional warning labels or symbols may be requi red ABBREVIATED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ce ted quick instructions to an appropriate lo cation on the unit These abbreviated instructions list the most im portant start up procedures and are intended for the use of trained operators Their use requires a detailed understan ding of the contents of this manual Under no circumstances are they designed to replace proper operator training or th
39. into the setup area In addition all other applicable federal state and lo cal ordinances must be observed in Germany Federal Emission Protection Laws ZH 1 342 ZH 1 343 Under no circumstances may the safety cabinet s own ventilation system be affected Contamination risk If a connection to an exhaust system is made care must be taken that no hazardous airflows arise in the setup area The quantity of air removed from the se tup area by the exhaust system must be replaced In turn care must be taken that this does not influence the unit s ventilation 18 27 Fig 6 5 Application example connection to exhaust systems Key to Figure 6 5 Risk free removal to the outside In house exhaust fan 1 2 3 Airflow monitor 4 Airflow monitor alarm system 5 Airflow interrupt extraction hood approx 5 15 cm over the cabinet s air outlet 6 Unimpeded fresh air entry for addition to the safe ty cabinet exhaust air stream 7 Exhaust air collector for connection to exhaust sy stems accessories TD or DD 8 Safety cabinet recommended additional acces sories connection for external monitoring sy stems 9 Safety cabinet input air stream The in house exhaust air system should be designed so that the air speed through the airflow interrupt will not offer any enough resistance to the air extracted from the unit 50 047 299 6 OPERATION SAFETY CHECK INITIAL STARTUP After the unit has been proper
40. ir HSP HSPC 10 Prefilter HSP HSPC only 11 Prefilter box HSP HSPC only The safety cabinet is a laboratory device in whose test chamber a primarily low turbulence laminar po sitive pressure displacement flow of air passed through high performance suspended particle filters is maintained The exhaust air is also passed through high performance suspended particle filters The quality of the employed filter elements depends on the purpose for which the unit is being used Basi cally only selected filters of the highest quality are to be employed For more detailed information refer to the chapter TECHNICAL DATA 12 27 All channels and areas in the unit s interior that carry air and are in contact with the surroundings are under lower pressure than the laboratory area low pressure encapsulation This minimizes the risk of contamination from un known leaks in the unit housing as aerosols into the test chamber can be released into the setup are This can result in hazards particularly health ha zards for employees due to the release of patho genic bacteria If the exhaust filter is leaking or damaged microbiological agents that were released A damaged or leaking circulation filter element can enrich any existing releases in the test cham ber possibly resulting in contamination of the agents being processed To a great extent contamination cannot be expected to occur if a prefilter is damaged or leaki
41. is product should be disposed of or recycled through them Further information on Thermo Electron s compliance with these Directives the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Electron products wich may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www thermo com WEEERoHS 2b Version 02 1999 CONTENTS CONTENTS Page GLOSSARY ssie bee Pie ea edie eee Pete 2 CONTENTS sch oh neve deeded aa 3 OVERVIEW seeeicenctaeciaretaed een iaaii 4 Control Panel 60 cc cece eee eee 4 Explanation of Control Panel Elements 5 Key to Symbols 20 0 cece cece eee eee 5 NOTES CONCERNING ENVIRONNEMENTAL SAFELY icvhccevasceniedhene ma a a 6 Disposal of Shipping Packing Material 6 Disposal of Used Equipment 6 Disposal of Used Filter Elements 6 Energy Consumption 0 eee ee eee 7 Cirrculating air mode 0 ee sees 7 Exhaust mode 000cc cece eee eee 7 SAFETY NOTES 00 0 eee eeeeeee 8 SUCKELS eaa Monsees edd ee eee de bho ede 8 Abbreviated operating instructions 8 Safety Notes cece cece eee eee 8 SUMMARY EXCLUDED FROM COPYING PROHIBITION WHEN USED FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTION Operating Instructions 0 ee eee 10 WNIT LOG iieis maani Ghd D Ea ES 10 Test Chamber Power Sockets 10 DEVICE DESCRIPTION 10 Application
42. ly set up and installed a safety check of the cabinet must be performed The following represent the minimum inspection re quirements The air speed in the working area gt 0 4 m s The air speed of the laminar airflow 0 4 m s 20 The circulation and exhaust systems must have no leaks Only a unit that is operating properly can provide the necessary degree of operator protection and protecti on against microbiological contamination If any operating parameters outside the N permissible tolerances are detected the unit may not be released for work with ha zardous agents gt Prior to startup For hardwired units Turn the power supply on at the main power switch After turning the switch on lock it in place e g remove the key to prevent accidental or unauthorized activation For plug in units Establish a proper covered mains connection Turn the laboratory exhaust system on and check it for proper operation For this Turn the laboratory ven tilation and exhaust equipment of if necessary also open the shut off damper The unit may not be star ted without a fully operational ventilation and exhaust system Insert the work panels with the wider rows of openings to the front of the unit Figure 1 6 Work panel arrangement Hang armrests if used in the first row of holes BE pan 50 047 299 STARTING UP THE SAFETY CABINET Switch State Power switch keyswi
43. m the filter element being replaced to expose the ele ment m Seal the filter opening with the special tape provi ded as part of the standard delivery or in the Proper Use Package Remove the filter element from its holder Immediately cover the opening left by the filter with the cap provided as part of the standard delivery or in the Proper Use Package While still in the work area prepackage the filter element in the covered bag and seal the bag tightly The covered bag with self sealing cover can be obtained as an accessory part m Bring the new prefilter element into the work area Remove the cap and push the prefilter element on to its holders Repeat the above steps for each element until the entire prefilter has been replaced m Seal the prefilter elements with the special tape After replacing the prefilter recalibrate the ventilation as required and examine the filter s effectiveness 23 27 7 MAINTENANCE 24 27 50 047 299 Authorized replacement parts and consumables Accessories Order number Dimensions 9 12 15 18 Exhaust air fittings with flow interrupters for connections 50045035 to exhaust systems Parts Order number 7 3 mE Exhaust air fittings with backflow check flaps for con 50045033 Circulating air filter 50045133 50045128 50045135 50045130 nections to exh
44. m the maintenance department of the problem Objects in the test chamber must not cover the vent openings Do not cover the front vent opening with your arms while working with material in the test chamber useful accessory armrests Make sure the exhaust openings on the top of the unit are not covered gt Fuel gas shutoff option If the unit is equipped with a fuel gas connection an additional magnetic valve that closes when there is no current can be installed in the in house gas line or directly on the outside of the gas connector to provi de a secondary shutoff Accessories magnetic valve and connection for an external monitoring system If the unit s ventilation fails a signal contact is gene rated by the safety cabinet shutting off the fuel gas supply This same lock can also prevent fuel gas from being accidentally released when the power to the unit is turned off power switch position O Working with released fuel gas is then only possible if the unit s technical ventilation system is operating properly A reset switch returns the system to its ope 50 047 299 rating mode after the safety equipment has been acti vated Only laboratory grade safety Bunsen burners may be used in the unit iN Operating Bunsen burners in the test chamber should also be linked to a lock out with the laboratories ventilation sy stem When using Bunsen burners please note that the unit s technical ventilation is dis
45. nd clean the test chamber Disinfect and remove any residue from the catch tray and the work panel Leave the ventilation running during disinfection Follow all federal state and local health ordinances pertaining to disinfecting In Germany BSeuG Federal Health Paper 27 No 3 March 1984 50 047 299 Depending on the type of work carried out in the test chamber disinfect the safety cabinet s interior by me ans of formalin evaporation Follow all federal state and local health and environmental regulations when doing this in Germany TRGS 522 Continue to operate the safety cabinet for at least 15 minutes after completing disinfection and cleaning Switching off Instruction Switch State Close front Switch keyswitch window F Close front window amp 6 g DOWN button A window position and s Iventilation fault alarm is initiated Turn the Switch keyswitch O safety ca 4 All operating indicators go binet off S out 4 Remove the key and sto re it in a safe place 21 27 7 MAINTENANCE The operability and safety of the safety ca binet can only be guaranteed if all necessary inspections maintenance and repair work are performed by authorized Thermo Service personnel Maintenance must be performed every 5 000 ope rating hours or annually whichever comes first A
46. ng HSP mo dels The selected particularly safe construction used here minimizes residual risks but does not eli minate them To keep these residual risks to a minimum the cited minimum inspection intervals must be ad hered to Refer to the instructions in the chapter MAINTEN ANCE 50 047 299 4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION Safety Equipment gt Power switch with key lock Function Selection Switch In order to minimize the risk of contamination the unit from a technical ventilation aspect is de signed for continuous operation and is equipped with a power switch with a key lock Activation of the power switch assumes that only au thorized persons will consciously turn the unit on The use of a key allows the operator to protect de fined functions modes by removing the key thus pre venting accidental or unauthorized operation of the unit The key can be removed in any switch setting gt Air monitoring The circulating and exhaust airflows are continuously monitored Problems in any of the flows will initiate optical and acoustic alarms The monitoring function performs a self test monitoring of the system at rest when the unit is switched on The optical and acoustic alarms will only turn off if this test is successful a f the unit signals a persistent problem with the air flow RED light on Immediately stop all work in the test chamber perform the required disinfection procedures and infor
47. nt the unit can be equipped with a second ex haust filter installed in line with the original single fil ter If the unit is retrofitted on site the ventilation system must be recalibrated The second filter element is of the same quality as the original exhaust filter Here too the proper airflow is continuously monitored Equipped in this manner the unit can be operated to provide optimum energy savings Conditioned air does not need to be supplied to the laboratory since the unit can be operated in the circulating air mode When the unit is in the standby mode with the front window sealed the second exhaust filter is also swit ched to power save operation The second filter is included in the unit s low pressure encapsulation Both exhaust filters can be inspected separately Only tested and authorized Thermo ac cessories and original spare parts may be used with the safety cabinet Any other parts may result in uncontrolled ha zards and damages to personnel and materials The use of unauthorized parts carries unknown risks and is to be avoided The safety equipment is to be inspected for proper operation at regular intervals but at least on an annual basis by properly trained and qua lified personnel Inspection results are to be noted in the unit log 50 047 299 5 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Follow all applicable federal state and lo cal guidelines pertaining to the setup and installation of the saf
48. on The unit has been designed for continuous operati on in order to minimize the risk of contamination The ability of the filters to retain materials is only guaranteed when the unit is operating that is when air is flowing across the filter elements Once work in the test chamber has been completed the front window can be sealed The unit then ope rates in a power saver mode and is practically si lent Since the front window is completely sealed in this mode it is practically impossible for aerosol materials in the test chamber to be dispersed into the surroun ding atmosphere In this operating mode and depending on the ambient temperature in the setup area the safety cabinet s in terior temperature may increase by up to 10 C in this operating mode gt You should therefore never shut the ventilation sy stem off immediately after completing your work so that any untrapped material can still be captu red We recommend waiting approx 20 minutes of run out or reduced continuous operation gt f work is to be interrupted for any length of time always turn the test chamber lights out in order to reduce the unit s energy consumption Depending on the agents being processed and their release in the test chamber you can also completely shut down the unit if it is sealed If necessary surface disinfection of the test chamber should be performed Follow the instructions concer ning disinfection in the MAINTENANC
49. ower mode se lection switch and the front window is sealed The standard panes are normally adequate to protect the user from dangerous UV radiation Do not however look directly at the irradiator or if necessary wear protective glasses goggles gt Lowered working bench option accessory The lowered working bench is designed so that the preferred safe working area within the laminar air flow is defined by a recessed area Within this area experiments can be carried out with the least risk of contamination In addition any accidental spills will be contained be fore they can flow into the vent openings and from there into the catch tray gt Flow interrupter for connection to the laborato ry s ventilation system accessory The exhaust airflow interrupter type TD or DD with an additional backflow check flap can be used to prevent materials from being released into the labo ratory if the exhaust filter element fails by guiding the unit s exhaust air through the laboratories own ex haust system to the outside This represents an additional level of safety Refer to the chapter SETUP AND INSTALLATION and the documentation supplied with the accessory parts 14 27 gt Second exhaust filter element accessory for HS models only In order to reduce to a tolerable level the residual risk of a release of hazardous aerosols dust into the setup area in case of a simple failure of the exhaust filter eleme
50. rding the biological agents processed in the safety cabinet in the log as well in order to be able to develop and carry out targeted sterilization disinfection plans A recommendation for such a log is part of the stan dard device delivery Test Chamber Power Sockets One or optionally several 1 PE AC 230 V power outlets are installed in the rear test chamber wall to connect any necessary tools or instruments Power to the outlets can be turned on and off from the control panel The outlets are equipped with T 5 A fuses to prevent short circuits or overloads from interrupting power to the unit and thus shutting down the technical ventilation contamination hazard Thus the maximum load that can be connected to the secondary outlets is 1 100 Watts A higher level of protection may endanger the se lectivity of the unit s internal protection with rag 10 27 4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION ard to the protection offered by the customer by aT 16 A fuse This places the microbiological effectiveness in question If in doubt provide a dedicated con nection Under no circumstances e g in case of fuse replacement may a higher level of protecti on be provided If more power is required for instruments tools the unit can be correspondingly retrofitted In this case a dedicated connection must be provided Application Area The safety cabinet in accord with DIN 12 980 1996 for the manufacture of cytostatic a
51. tch 1 Operation After the airflow monitor self test approx 5 10 sec the green signal lamp indicates that the airflow monitor is ready An optical red indicator lamp and acoustic alarm will warn problems with the circulation or exhaust air systems or if the front window is not in its operating position The optical alarm will only go out once the problem has been rectified The acoustic alarm can be turned off by pressing the acknowledge alarm Wy button Place the necessary tools aids in the safety cabinet and put the front window in its operating position UP DOWN button Raises and lo Ea wers the front window When the front window is in its correct position the white indicator lamp goes on To reduce the risk of contamination as much as pos sible Wait approx 15 to 20 minutes after turning the unit on and setting up the operating position front win dow This will allow the safety cabinet to reach its proper ventilation equilibrium You can now commence work in the test chamber gt Work operation interruptions Close and lock the front window Switch State Switch keyswitch close front win dow amp DOWN button As soon as the front window is lowered an acoustic alarm will indicate hazards associa ted with lowering the window The red indicator light shows that the window is not in its proper position
52. ties of the appropriate disposal methods may need to be separately worked out within the context of overall waste management For the remainder all applicable federal state and local ordinances must be adhered to in Germany BImSchG AbFG Contaminated filter elements are always to be treated in the same manner as any other infectious waste generated by the labora tory CAUTION Thermo warns against irresponsible surrender of possibly dangerous filter waste to persons without the necessary hazardous waste transport certificates and permits for the disposal of hazardous waste material As the originator you are responsible for this waste material Noncompliance with the regulated procedures for waste disposal may make you liable for subsequent damages 50 047 299 2 Should you encounter problems in disinfecting and thus in neutralizing the filter elements in question please contact us for assistance Our Service Department will be happy to present you with an appropriate offer A If aside from the microbiological contami nation the filter elements are expected to also contain other contaminants e g che mical toxic radioactive appropriate steps must be taken to deal with these pri or to disposal of the elements Particularly in the case of filter waste that may con tain cytostatic agents it must be treated as hazar dous material and be disposed of accordingly Ce Energy Consumpti
53. turbed to such a degree that the safety margin generally provided by the ventilation system no longer exists The release of hazardous materials should be avoided while Bunsen burners are being used gt Front window monitoring Work may be only performed in the test chamber if the white light is on indicating that the front window is in the proper position The defined degree of opening should be inspected The safety of the unit when the window is open to any other degree depends on the quality of the ventilation conditions An optical and acoustic alarm indicate that the front window is not in its proper position gt Front window sealing In order to seal the front window if work with the safe ty cabinet is interrupted it can be completely closed by selecting the sealed setting on the keyswitch and pressing the corresponding key Standby mode In this mode the safety cabinet can be used as long as desired without requiring disinfection This minimizes the risk of releasing microbiological agents from the test chamber into the setup area When operating the unit with the front window sealed the temperature in the unit s interior can become approx 10 C higher than the ambient temperature in the setup area 13 27 4 DEVICE DESCRIPTION gt UV lock option A UV irradiator accessory can only be employed in the test chamber if it is consciously selected with the keyswitch special tool setting of the p
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