Esco Class II User Manual

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Class II Biological Safety Cabinet
Table of Contents
INTRODUCT
ION
i
Table of Contents
i
ii
Warranty Terms and Conditions
v Introduction
v 1. Products Covered
v
2. Safety
Warning
v
3. Limitation of Liability
vi 4. European Union Directives on WEEE and RoHS
vii
Declaration of Conformity
1 Chapter 1 - Product Information
1 1.1 Quick View
2 Chapter 2 - Sentinel Control System
2
2.1
Sentinel Control System
3 2.2 Menu Options
4 2.2.1 Settings
5 2.2.2 Setting Mode
5
2.2.3
Field Calibration
6 2.2.4 Admin Settings
8 2.3 Stopwatch and Experiment Timer (Only for non-motorized sash BSC)
8 2.4 Alarms and Warnings
9 2.5 Diagnostic Mode
10 2.5 Standby Mode (Half Speed)
11 Chapter 3 - Basic Cabinet Operation
11
3.1
Sash Window Operation
11
3.1.1
Sash Window
State
11 3.1.2 Operating Motorized Sash Window (Only for BSC with motorized sash
window)
12
3.1.3
Using Sash Window
12 3.2 Starting and Shutting Down the BSC
12 3.2.1 Turning on the BSC
12
3.2.2
Turning off the BSC
12
3.3
Working in the BSC
13 3.4 Working Ergonomics
14
3.5
UV Lamps
(If Present)
14
3.6
Decontamination and Disinfecting Agents
15
3.7
Gaseous Decontamination
15 3.8 Further Information
17 Chapter 4 - Maintenance
17 4.1 Scheduled Maintenance
19 4.2 Maintenance/Service Log
20 Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Re-certification of the Cabinet
20
5.1
Installation Check
21
5.2
Cabinet Field Certification
21 5.3 Performing Calibration / Certification
21 5.3.1 Setting Cabinet in Maintenance Mode
22
5
.3.2
Adjusting Airflow
23
5.4
Parts Replacement
23 5.4.1 Filter Replacement Procedure
26 5.4.2 Blower Replacement Procedure
27
5.4.3
Fluorescent Lamp(s) Replacement Procedure
27
5.4.4
UV Lamp Replacement Procedure
28 5.4.5 Airflow Sensor Replacement Procedure

Esco Class II Specifications

General

Lighting	LED
UV Light	Optional
Certification	NSF/ANSI 49, EN 12469
Airflow Pattern	Laminar
Inflow Velocity	0.38 m/s ± 20%
Downflow Velocity	0.25 m/s ± 20%
HEPA Filter Efficiency	99.99% at 0.3 μm
Material	Stainless steel
Noise Level	< 65 dBA
Front Opening	200 mm (8")
Application	Microbiology, cell culture
Type	Biosafety Cabinet