Labconco Protector Demonstration Hoods 3945021 - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Demonstration Hood
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Work Techniques
• Keep all materials inside the lower air foil, and perform all
contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible.
• Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area.
• Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns
of the hood.
Final Purging
• Upon completion of work, the hood should be allowed to operate for
two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants
from the work area before shutting down the blower.
Unloading Materials and Equipment
• Objects in contact with contaminated material should be surface
decontaminated before removal from the hood.
• All open trays, weigh vessels or chemical containers should be
covered before being removed from the hood.
Shutdown
• Turn off the exhaust system and accessory light if provided.