Labconco PuriCare Vertical Flow Stations 3830020 - Manual (Page 28)

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Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare
Loading Materials and Equipment
• Only load the materials required for the
procedure. Do not overload the station.
• Do not obstruct the grilles on the front, back or
sides of the work area.
• Large objects should not be placed close
together.
Work Techniques
• Keep all materials at least 4 inches inside of the
sash, and perform all contaminated operations
as close to the center of the work area as
possible.
• Segregate all clean and contaminated materials
in the work area.
• Arrange materials to minimize the movement of
contaminated materials into clean areas.
• Keep all discarded contaminated material to one
zone work area.
• Avoid the use of an open flame.
• Use proper aseptic technique.
• Avoid using techniques or procedures that
disrupt the airflow patterns of the station.
• If there is a spill or splatter during use, all
objects in the station should be surface
decontaminated before removal. Thoroughly
disinfect the working area of the station WHILE
IT IS STILL IN OPERATION. This will
prevent the release of contaminants from the
station.
Final Purging
• Upon completion of work, the station should be
allowed to operate for two to three minutes
undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants
from the work area.
Unloading Materials and Equipment
• Objects in contact with contaminated material
should be surface decontaminated before
removal from the station.
• All open trays or containers should be covered
before being removed from the station.