Labconco PuriCare Procedure Stations 38100 - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions
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Avoid the use of flammable gases or solvents in the Procedure Station. Care
must be taken to ensure against the concentration of flammable or explosive
gases or vapors. An open flame should NOT be used in the Procedure
Station. Open flames may disrupt the airflow patterns in the cabinet, burn the
HEPA filter and/or damage the filter’s adhesive. Gases under high pressure
should not be used as they may disrupt the airflow patterns in the cabinet.
HEPA filters only remove particulate matter. Operations generating volatile
toxic chemicals or radionuclides must be evaluated carefully.
The media of HEPA filters is fragile and should not be touched. Avoid
puncturing either HEPA filter during installation or normal operation. If you
suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged, DO NOT use the cabinet;
contact a local certification agency or Labconco at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-
8811 for re-certification information.
The HEPA filters in the Procedure Station will gradually accumulate airborne
particulate matter from the room and from work performed in the cabinet.
The rate of accumulation will depend upon the cleanliness of the room air,
the amount of time the cabinet is operating and the nature of work being done
in the cabinet. In typical usage HEPA filters will last approximately five
years or more before requiring replacement. The Filter Gauge accurately
displays the amount of filter life remaining.
Proper operation of the cabinet depends largely upon its location and the
operator’s work habits. Consult the Installation and Normal Operation
sections of this manual for further details.
Avoid direct exposure of plastic or coated materials to ultraviolet (UV)
radiation. Never bypass the UV safety interlock that only allows the UV
light to work when the sash is closed.
When surface disinfecting the Procedure Station:
• Avoid splashing the disinfecting solution on skin or clothing.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Carefully follow the disinfectant’s safety instructions
• Always dispose of disinfecting solutions in accordance with local and
national laws.
• DO NOT allow disinfectants with high concentrations of free chlorine
to contact the stainless steel components for a long period of time.
Free chlorine will corrode stainless steel after extended contact.
On 115V models, the electrical receptacle cover may be removed to
facilitate surface decontamination. In the event of gross contamination,
the cover should be removed, sterilized and/or decontaminated as
required and discarded. Order Replacement Receptacle Cover #3843601.
See Appendix A: Components for a list of service parts.