Labconco Protecto Series Evidence Drying Cabinets 3400004 - Manual (Page 25)

Chapter 5: Using the Cabinet
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Drying in the Cabinet
Start-up
• Turn off UV light and turn the UV Security switch to “OFF”. Remove
the key, and store it in a safe place.
• Ensure the drain strainer is in place.
• Turn the switch to “Fan”.
• Check the condition of the prefilters. If your protocol requires the use
of evidence prefilters, ensure a new set of both door and cabinet
prefilters has been properly installed, according to the instructions in
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Cabinet. Note if the Filter System light
is on.
• Wash hands and arms thoroughly with germicidal soap.
• Wear a long sleeved lab coat with knit cuffs and over-the-cuff rubber
gloves. Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if
appropriate.
Wipe-Down
• Open the door to its full open position.
• Wipe down the interior surfaces of the cabinet with 70% ethanol, or a
suitable disinfectant, and allow it to dry.
CAUTION: Do not use bleach on the stainless steel liner. Use
disinfectants compatible with stainless steel.
Loading Evidence
• Load the evidence so that air flows around all surfaces of it. Do not
overload the cabinet. Do not place objects directly against the side
walls.
• Do not obstruct the intake prefilter (bottom of the door) or the exhaust
air discharge, on top of the cabinet.
• Large objects should not be placed close together.
• Slowly close the door(s) and use a padlock (not supplied), or secure it
with a chain of custody seal.