Manual Cabina
Manual Cabina
Manual Cabina
Material in this manual is provided for informational purposes only. The contents and the product described in
this manual (including any appendix, addendum, attachment or inclusion), are subject to change without
notice. Esco makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this
manual. In no event shall Esco be held liable for any damages, direct or consequential, arising out of or related
to the use of this manual.
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INTRODUCTORY PAGES
i Table of Contents
iii 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
USER SECTION
1 Chapter 1 -Product Information
1 1.1 Quick View
11 Chapter 4 - Maintenance
11 4.1 Scheduled Maintenance
11 4.2 Maintenance/Service Log
APPENDIX
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Esco products come with either a 1, 2 or 3 year limited warranty, depending on the product purchased,
beginning on the date of shipment from any Esco international warehousing location. To determine which
warranty applies to your product, refer to the appendix below.
Esco's limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. Esco's liability under this limited
warranty shall be, at our option, to repair or replace any defective parts of the equipment, provided if proven
to the satisfaction of Esco that these parts were defective at the time of being sold, and that all defective parts
shall be returned, properly identified with a Return Authorization.
This limited warranty covers parts only, and not transportation/insurance charges.
Factory installed, customer specified equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by
the original manufacturer. The customer agrees that in relation to these products purchased through Esco, our
limited warranty shall not apply and the original manufacturer's warranty shall be the sole warranty in respect
of these products. The customer shall utilize that warranty for the support of such products and in any event
not look to Esco for such warranty support.
Esco encourages all users to register their equipment online at www.escoglobal.com/warranty or complete the
warranty registration form included with each product.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. ESCO DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY
BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-
PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST
WORK. ESCO'S LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE
SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH ESCO IS RESPONSIBLE.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and
shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.
The warranty period starts two months from the date your equipment is shipped from Esco facility for
international distributors. This allows shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the
same time the equipment is delivered to the user. The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner
during the warranty period. Distributors who stock Esco equipment are allowed an additional four months for
delivery and installation, providing the product is registered with Esco. User can register product online at
www.escoglobal.com/warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product.
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Policy updated on 12 Apr 2011 (This limited warranty policy does not apply to products purchased before 12
Apr 2011)
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1. Products Covered
Esco Class II Biological Safety Cabinet
Model Electrical Rating 1.2 meters (4 feet) 1.8 meters (6 feet)
220-240 V AC, 50Hz, 1 SC2 4A1 SC2 6A1
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220-240 V AC, 60Hz, 1 SC2 4A3 SC2 6A3
2. Safety Warning
Anyone working with, on or around this equipment should read this manual. Failure to read,
understand and follow the instructions given in this documentation may result in damage to the unit,
injury to operating personnel, and / or poor equipment performance.
Any internal adjustment, modification or maintenance to this equipment must be undertaken by
qualified service personnel.
The use of any hazardous materials in this equipment must be monitored by an industrial hygienist,
safety officer or some other suitably qualified individual.
Before you process, you should thoroughly understand the installation procedures and take note of
the environmental / electrical requirements.
In this manual, important safety related points will be marked with the symbol.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the protection provided by this
equipment may be impaired.
3. Limitation of Liability
The disposal and / or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various local regulations. Familiarization and compliance with any such regulations are the sole responsibility
of the users. Escos liability is limited with respect to user compliance with such regulations.
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Declaration of Conformation
In accordance to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010
has been designed to comply with the requirement of the following Harmonized Standard:
Low Voltage : EN 61010-1:2010
EMC : EN 61326-1:2006 Class B
Design/ : EN 12469 (2000) Class II Biological Safety Cabinet
Performance
Criteria
More information may be obtained from Escos authorized distributors located within the European Union. A
list of these parties and their contact information is available on request from Esco.
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XQ Lin
Group CEO, ESCO
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Fan/Menu Button
Turns on and off the fan in normal condition.
Serve as MENU (cancel) button in MENU mode.
Light/Set Button
Turns on the lamp in normal condition.
Serves as SET button in MENU mode.
Socket/Up Button
Turns on/off the electrical socket (retrofit kit) in normal condition.
Serves as UP button in MENU mode.
UV/Down Button
Turns on/off the UV lamp in normal condition.
UV can only be turned on when both fan and light are off.
Eyes and skin should not be exposed to direct UV light.
UV light should not be relied upon as the sole decontaminating agent.
Check the UV interlock regularly for correct operation.
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PRGE
MENU
FAN
RST
UV
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Once calibration is properly performed, airflow velocity will be displayed when fan is on, and airflow alarm will
be triggered if it drops below pre-defined fail point. If calibration has not been performed or done wrongly,
airflow velocity wont be displayed; instead FAN ON message will be displayed.
2.2.4 UV (UV)
Press LIGHT/SET button to enter the UV TIMER (UV) menu. UV timer allows control system to switch off the UV
light automatically after a fixed period. By default UV timer is set to 0, and UV must be manually switched off
after switching on. UV timer can be set between 0 to 99 minutes.
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Safe Working Area for Single Tray BSC Safe Working Area for Multi Tray BSC
Minimize room activity (personnel movements, closing and opening of doors, etc.) since these
external airflow disturbances may adversely affect the BSCs internal airflow, thereby possibly
impairing the containment capabilities of the BSC.
Ensure that the sash is at normal operating height (READY state) before starting any experiment.
Ensure the front and back air grilles are not obstructed by your arms or any other objects.
Work as far inside the BSC as possible - at least 150 mm (6 inches) behind the front air intake grille.
While working in the BSC, move your hands slowly and in a controlled manner. Rapid movements may
disrupt the air barrier, allowing contaminants to escape or enter the BSC.
The use of Bunsen burner inside the work zone is not recommended. However if the use of Bunsen
burner is unavoidable, place the burner in the right side of the work zone.
Place aerosol-generating instruments as far inside the BSC as possible and at least 150 mm (6 inches)
from clean items/materials.
Place air turbulence generating equipment such as centrifuges, blenders or sonicators towards the
back of the BSC. Stop other work while any of this equipment is in operation.
As far as possible, it is recommended that the BSC be operated continuously in order to achieve
optimal containment and cleanliness. Airflow studies have shown that once the fan has been
switched off, air from the BSC may escape due to the thermal currents from inside the BSC.
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There is a potential risk of being constrained in the same posture for a long time
Sitting posture is one of the most stressful postures for ones back
Therefore you should pay careful attention to the following guidelines in order to achieve comfortable and
healthy working conditions:
Always ensure that your legs have enough legroom.
Keep your lower back comfortably supported by your chair. Adjust the chair or use a pillow behind
your back whenever necessary.
You should place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Dont dangle your feet and compress
your thighs.
You should keep varying your sitting position throughout the day at regular intervals so that you are
never in the same posture for too long.
Observe the following precautions with respect to your eyes:
o Give your eyes frequent breaks. Periodically look away from the work area and focus at a
distant point.
o Keep your glasses clean.
Arrange the items/apparatus frequently used in your work in such a way that you can minimize the
physical strain involved in handling them.
Exercise regularly
The BSCs noise emission has been tested and found to be in compliance with EN 12469, ISO 4871 and
NSF/ANSI 49 which is important to ensure health and comfort for the operator.
Ergonomics accessories available with Esco include:
Armrest padding
Lab chair
Footrest
Please contact your local distributor or Esco for more information.
3.5 UV Lamps
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The UV light is a germicide and virucide. Even at the minimum acceptable irradiance in a BSC 40 W/cm (US
Department of Health and Human Services et. al., 2000), it would only take 12.5 minutes to reach 30,000
W/cm2 (1 W = 1 J/sec), which has been listed as germicidal for spore forming organism.
Unlike many other type of decontamination agent, UV light doesnt leave any residue. The decontamination
action stops upon de-energizing of the lamp.
However, due to the short wavelength, the UV light does not penetrate well. Thus UV light can only be used to
effectively disinfect the work area of an empty BSC. For any container stored inside the BSCs work area, the
UV radiation will only disinfect the outer surface of the material, leaving the inner surface and the content
inside the material untouched.
UV light decontamination method may be used before and after working with vegetative organisms
and viruses. However, it should not be the sole decontamination agent; the use of chemical
decontamination agent is still encouraged.
Minimize the material inside the BSCs work area during the process of UV light decontamination. A
direct interaction with UV light can degenerate plastic- or rubber-based material and can cause other
hazard.
Make sure that the BSC sash is in the fully closed position and the interlock is working properly before
activating the UV lamp. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes as UV light is classified as a probable
human carcinogen.
The UV lamp should be activated for around 60 minutes to work effectively. Use the UV timer feature
to easily control the period of decontamination (UV timer is disabled by default). Leaving the UV lamp
on for over 60 minutes or even overnight is not recommended because it shortens the lifespan of the
lamp. The UV lamps used in Esco BSC have a lifespan of 2,000 hours.
The UV lamp should be cleaned of any dust and dirt weekly and changed annually to ensure its
effectiveness.
The use of UV lamp in BSC has been explicitly discouraged in all major international standards and
recommendations.
Decontamination
Decontamination may frequently be carried out by means of formaldehyde fumigation or using other
decontamination agents, such as chlorine dioxide or hydrogen peroxide. Decontamination process should only
be carried out by trained personnel.
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In any of the following eventualities, the user should ensure that the BSC has been properly decontaminated,
keeping in mind the nature of the pathogens used:
At the time of moving/relocating the BSC
At the time of changing the type of work being carried out in the BSC
Before accessing contaminated areas for servicing, for example - filter replacement
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Re-certification
All BSC must be re-certified annually by a certified engineer. See test report for recertification procedure.
1. Remove armrest
2. Lower the sash by continuously until the sash is in the lowest position and create a 10 cm opening
between the sash and the diffuser
3. Open the front panel.
4. Slide your hand through the opening and clean the inner side of the sash using cloth and IPA 70%
5. After cleaning, push continuously until the sash is in the sash ready position
6. Close the front panel.
7. Reattach armrest
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Cabinet : _______________________________________________________________
Serial Number : _______________________________________________________________
Person in Charge : _______________________________________________________________
1. This log record should be used by the operator to record any new agent/virus/bacteria/germs that
has been introduced to the cabinet during its operation, problems encountered, etc.
2. Any decontamination procedure performed by either the user or the technician should be recorded
down as well.
3. Please also record any major maintenance procedure performed by the service technician, for
example: parts replacement, recertification, etc.