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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SAFE 2010/MaxiSAFE 2010
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11. Maintenance
WARNING
Every 5000 operating hours or at least once every year the cabinet has to be
inspected and tested.
WARNING
Before repair work is carried out inside the contaminated and/or infected cabinet
and prior to filter replacement and upon change of location, proper cleaning and
disinfecting by the operator is required. The Lab-Manager/Safety Manager must
confirm this in writing to service personnel. For the appropriate form, refer to
section 13.
After completion of work, tests are required according to standard.
• Leakage test of main and exhaust air filter.
• Test and adjust air velocities and alarm settings in the vertical flow inside the work chamber
and the horizontal in-flow in the work opening.
• Test of air patterns.
• General function and safety tests in accordance with local requirements. For this purpose we
recommend a maintenance agreement.
Before work on the electrical system, disconnect the power.
Fuses are easily accessible and situated on top of the cabinet.
All maintenance and repair work performed, as well as filter replacements and required tests, must
be documented in a test book. See section 12.
11.1. Filters
.
NOTE
The HEPA filter is very fragile. Even a light touch may damage the filter.
WARNING
In order to avoid any possible harm, it is recommended that while changing filters
the service technician wear a mask with filter of HEPA quality. (H 13 or better).
The used filters must be placed in special bags for biohazard waste immediately
after removal. The special bags should be handled as toxic material and sent for
destruction as the normal toxic waste from the lab.
11.1.1. Main and exhaust filter exchange
Equipment required
Screwdriver for Phillips screws number 2.
Wrench size 13 mm.
Soap and water.
2 cable and wire ties.
Nipper.
Filters. See schedule below.
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