Labconco Total Exhaust Biological Safety Cabinets 34368 Series - Manual (Page 47)

Chapter 5: Using The Cabinet
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Original instructions
Start-up
• Turn off UV light if included.
• Slowly raise the sash until the bottom of the sash aligns with the sash
indicator decal located on the left side of the work area.
• Turn on the fluorescent light and cabinet blower if the Smart-Start
features have not been activated.
• Check the air grilles for obstructions.
• Allow the cabinet to operate until the display screen is shown.
Warming up Screen Display Screen
• Wash hands and arms thoroughly with germicidal soap.
• Wear appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE).
Wipe-Down
• Raise the sash to its full open position (approximately 21.75 inches or
552 mm). Mute the alarm by depressing the "OK/Mute" switch.
• Wipe down the interior surfaces of the cabinet with 70% ethanol, or a
suitable disinfectant, and allow to dry.
Loading Materials and Equipment
• Only load the materials required for the procedure. Do not overload
the cabinet.
• Do not obstruct the front, side, or rear return air grilles.
• Large objects should not be placed close together.
• Slowly close the sash until it is in the correct operating position.
• After loading the cabinet, wait two to three minutes to purge airborne
contaminants from the work area.