389D001 Rev G 7 of 94
II - INSTALLATION
Preparing the SterilGARD
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for use
Checking the cabinet upon arrival
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cabinet, inspect the exterior of the crate, box and/or skid. If there is
any visible damage, note it on the receiving slip and immediately report it to the delivering carrier.
Remove the outer packing material and inspect the cabinet itself. If any concealed damage is found please report
this to the delivery carrier. A claim for restitution needs to be filed within 15 days.
Due to the risk of mishandling by trucking companies, Baker has removed certain parts of the cabinet and has
packed them separately. These items are listed on the packing slip, which accompanies the cabinet. Please check
the packing slip carefully to be sure that all items have been located.
Preparing the cabinet for installation
Installation of this cabinet should be carried out in accordance with appropriate OSHA regulations and those
other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. Carefully follow the instructions outlined in the shipping change-
out document 390D001which is attached to the view screen.
WARNING
Do not move the view screen prior to removing the shipping hardware from the counterweight box
located inside the right side panel
Location within the laboratory
Proper placement within the laboratory is essential. The ideal location for any biological safety cabinet is in a
dead-end corner of the laboratory away from personnel traffic, vents, doors, windows, and any other sources of
disruptive air currents. Published research from The Baker Company and unpublished tests performed at the
National Cancer Institute show that if a draft or other disruptive air current were to exceed the intake velocity of
the cabinet, contamination can enter the work area or escape from it (for more information, contact Baker).
Venting into the room
If the cabinet exhausts air into the laboratory, it is important that there is adequate space between the top of the
cabinet and the ceiling. A solid ceiling located too close to the exhaust filter will restrict the air and limit the
intake velocity. The exhaust filter guard, an inverted “V” shaped perforated steel plate included with your
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cabinet, will help protect the exhaust filter from objects being dropped on it and provide the
necessary distance between exhaust opening and ceiling to ensure proper operation. If the filter guard is not
installed, the cabinet exhaust opening should be no closer than 3” [76.2mm] from the ceiling, to enable proper
airflow. In order to conduct proper maintenance a 6” [152 mm] clearance to the ceiling is recommended.
Venting outside the facility
Whenever possible, the cabinet exhaust should be canopy connected to its own separate exhaust system. If it
must be ducted into a ganged exhaust system, make sure that the system is not a recirculating type. The building
exhaust system should contain provisions to adjust the building system flow and pressure.
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