Bio-Rad S3™ Cell Sorter - Manual (Page 14)

Introduction
4 | S3 Biosafety System
The front panel of the S3 biosafety system has two access doors (Figure 4).
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Sample access door — provides access to the loading stage touch screen lock, and
sort chamber
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Fluidics access door — provides access to bulk fluidics door and allows fluidics
containers to be exchanged
All four vinyl side panels are connected to the aluminum frame using magnetic attachment. Both
access doors are attached to the front panel by magnets. The panels and doors can be detached
using minimal effort and are designed for easy accessibility to the S3 or S3e cell sorter inside.
CAUTION: Risk of danger!
Magnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart defibrillators.
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A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness
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A heart defibrillator may stop working
While the magnets used on this biosafety system are not high powered, care should
be taken for those who may be sensitive.
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If you wear these devices keep sufficient distance from magnets until tested to be safe
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Warn others who wear these devices that they should stay a safe distance from
the magnets
Specifications
Table 5. S3 biosafety system specifications.
Power requirements
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 1.25 Amp
Power and efficiency 125 W
Heat load 50 W as <85 BTU/hr
Airflow 175 CFM (cubic feet per minute)
Blower R1G 175 DC motorized impeller
Fuse 2.0 A slow blow
Weight 52 lb
Dimensions (W x H x D) 135 x 146 x 96 cm, 53 x 57.5 x 37.75 in
Sound level 65 dB at maximum airflow
Operating temperature 18–25°C
Operating humidity 20–60%
HEPA filtration 99.99% or better on 0.3 µm- IEST-RP-CC-034
HEPA Filters 23.625 x 23.625 x 3.54 in, certify annually
Top panel 6.4 mm polycarbonate
Base floor 19 mm high density polyethylene
Vinyl sides 30 mil PVC film and 18 oz vinyl coated polyester
Frame 25 mm anodized aluminum T-slot profile
Fig. 4. Front panel access doors.
Sample door
Fluidics door