Labconco Fume Adsorbers 3955422 - Manual (Page 18)

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Now that the installation of your enclosure is completed, you are ready to use your
Fume Adsorber. Read this chapter to learn about:
1. Routine Daily Work Procedures.
2. Suitable Applications.
3. Appropriate Chemicals for Carbon Filters.
4. Definition of Terms.
5. Hazardous Misapplications for Carbon Filters.
6. Chemical Carcinogen use with Carbon Filters.
7. Prohibited Acid Use.
Start-up
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Turn on exhaust system blower with the ON/OFF switch.
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Check the baffle air slots for obstructions.
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Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves. Use protective eyewear.
Wear a protective mask if appropriate. Consult your Safety Officer for
additional personal protective equipment recommendations.
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Load only the materials required for the procedure. Do not overload the
enclosure.
Work Techniques
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Keep all materials inside the enclosure and perform all contaminated
operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible.
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Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of
the enclosure.
Final Purging
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Upon completion of work, the enclosure should be allowed to operate for
two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the
work area before shutting off the blower.