Labconco Protecto Series Evidence Drying Cabinets 3400004 - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter 5: Using the Cabinet
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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 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.
Unloading Evidence
• Wear a long sleeved lab coat with knit cuffs and over-the-cuff rubber
gloves. Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if
appropriate.
• Carefully remove objects in the cabinet. Evidence that was considered
biohazardous when loaded should be handled as biohazardous. If your
protocol required the use of evidence prefilters, remove them now and
store them appropriately.
Wash-Down
• 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 the interior surfaces of the cabinet with 70% ethanol, or a
suitable disinfectant, and allow adequate contact time.
• Turn the cabinet supply valve on, and ensure the spray gun is in the
“Shower” position. Turn the switch to “Drain Pump”
• Gently wash down the walls and back of the cabinet’s interior,
avoiding splashing whenever possible.
• Do not overfill the bottom of the cabinet liner.