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Section 6 - Cabinet Start-Up
6.1 General Recommendations
• Keep the movement in the room to a minimum when the cabinet is in use.
• Keep all laboratory doors closed to prevent drafts that may disturb critical air flow.
• Pre-plan cabinet use and place everything needed in the cabinet so that nothing passes
through the air barrier (in or out) during the procedure.
• Practice good aseptic technique to insure safe use of the cabinet.
• If a spill occurs, clean it up immediately. Decontaminate the work area and all affected
equipment.
• Do not cover or block the exhaust grille.
• Do not cover or block any perforations (air holes) in the work area.
6.2 Use of Auxiliary Equipment in the Cabinet
Use auxiliary equipment in the cabinet only if proper precautions are taken. Appliances
used in the work area will cause turbulence and disturb the air flow and should be carefully
managed. The equipment should be placed at the rear of the work space where it will have
minimal effect.
Blender: A blender may be used in the cabinet. But because of the amount of aerosol it
produces and the turbulence it causes, it is recommended that it be removed from the cabinet as
soon as possible.
6.3 Cabinet Checklist
1. Verify that the Drain Valve is closed (horizontal handle).
2. Verify that all service valves are closed.
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