Labconco Biological Safety Cabinets 34610 Series - Manual (Page 46)

Chapter 5: Using The Cabinet
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Light Operation
This menu option allows you to select whether the fluorescent lights will turn
on automatically every time the sash is opened.
NOTE: The fluorescent lights will automatically turn off when the sash is
closed, no matter what its setting is.
Smart-Start
When the “Smart-Start” option is selected, the fluorescent lights will
turn on every time the sash is opened.
Manual
When the “manual touchpad” option is selected, the fluorescent lights
must be turned on and off at the touchpad.
Light Timer
The fluorescent Lamp timer allows you to decide whether the fluorescent
lamps will operate continuously or for a limited time period that you select.
This may be desired for energy-savings as well as a safeguard for light-
sensitive materials or animals.
Interval
When the “interval” option is selected, the Light Interval Timer menu is
displayed.
Light Interval Timer
This window lets you set the amount of time for the fluorescent
lamps to stay lit once activated. Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to
select the amount of time, then press the “OK” button to set the
interval.
NOTE: Closing the sash will reset the timer to its original
setting. Pressing “Light” will turn the lights off, pressing
“Mute/OK” will pause the timer.
Continuous
In the continuous mode, the fluorescent lights will remain lit until
the “light” button is pressed, or the sash is closed.
Light Maintenance
This selection allows you to check how many hours the fluorescent lamps
have burned. It also allows you to set the number of hours before replacement
and to reset the light hourmeter.