Baker SterilGARD II SG400STD - Page 15

cabinet. The external connection uses 3/8-
inch NPT nipples at the base of the cab~cet.
Connection to plant utilities should be made
with proper materials and technique. No
flammable gas should be used.• However, ii
the risk is professionally evaluated and a
decision is made to install a flammable gas
petcock, then an emergency shut-off valve
should be situated in an accessible location
outside the cabinet.
2. A 20-amp power cord with a NEMA 5-20P
plug is furnished with the SterilGARD"'II. It
should be plugged into an appropriate 115
Volt, 60 Hz, 20 amp dedicated utility outlet.
3. Press the blower switch. The yellow indicator
above the switch should light.
4. Before using the cabinet, tum on the
fluorescent light cmd make sure the bulb is
lighted. These bulbs are locked into place
with stop-lock fittings.
5. Allow the cabinet to run for about half an
hour so the dirty air in the work area will be
purged.
Leave the blower running and wash the
entire cabinet, inside and out, with a
detergent-disinfectcmt to remove surface
dust. Once started, we recommend that all
cabinets be left rurming continuously.
For additional start-up and use procedures,
please turn to Section 3, "Proper Cabinet
Use."
6. The SterilGARD®ll cabinet has been subjected
to a comprehensive series of physical tests
before shipment from the factory. A physical
test report is filed by serial number as a
permanent record at Baker headquarters, and
a copy of the report accompanies each
shipment. Your copy is at the back of this
manual.
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7. Although all units are carefully tested at the
factory, it is advisable that certain other
checks be made on-site by a qualified
technician after installation. These include
testing the filters for leaks and checking the
air balance of the unit, especially ii it is
connected to an exhaust system. A
description of these tests can be found in
Section 4, "On-site Checks and Maintenance."
8. It is also recommended that all personnel
who will be using the cabinet study this
Operator's Manual to learn how to make the
most effective use of the unit. For additional
and start up and use procedures, please turn
to Section 3, "Proper Cabinet Use."
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