Labconco Total Exhaust Biological Safety Cabinets 34368 Series - Manual (Page 51)

Chapter 6: Maintaining The Cabinet
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Original instructions
particularly the front and top of the cabinet, to remove any
accumulated dust.
• Disinfect and lift the work surface. Surface disinfect the area beneath
the work surface with a suitable disinfectant, or 70% ethanol, and
allow to dry. Check the towel catch for retained materials.
• Check all service valves, if so equipped, for proper operation.
• Check the UV and fluorescent light hourmeters, and record their
readings in an operational log.
• Check the prefilter for cleanliness; replace if needed.
• All weekly activities.
Semiannually or Annually
• Have the cabinet re-certified by a qualified certification technician.
• All monthly activities.
Service Operations
Work Surface Removal:
Note: The work surface must be thoroughly decontaminated before
removing it from the cabinet.
Note: The Temp-Zone package option has a prop rod on both sides to aid in
pivoting and cleaning. The Temp-Zone work surface requires disconnection
of the tubing from the quick connect fittings on the left side of the cabinet
before removal.
1. Lift the front edge of the work surface straight up by grasping the knob
handles at either front corner.
2. Pull the work surface straight out, letting its rear edge rest on the center
support underneath.
3. Reinstall the work surface by resting the bottom on the center rail while
pushing it back into the cabinet. Be sure to engage the tabs on the back
corners of the work surface with the slots on the rear wall of the work
area.
Front Grille Removal:
Note: The grille must be thoroughly decontaminated before removing it.
1. Remove the work surface as described earlier.