Labconco Purifier Filtered PCR Enclosures 3970425 - Manual (Page 5)

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NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Purifier® Filtered PCR
Enclosure. Your enclosure provides a particulate free environment for Polymerase
Chain Reaction experiments. It is the result of Labconco’s more than 30 years
experience in manufacturing filtered enclosures.
These enclosures will effectively provide product protection from airborne
particulate matter. During operation, room air is drawn through the prefilter on
top, forced through the blower and then through the HEPA filter and diffuser. The
clean air in the work area in the enclosure meets or exceeds ISO Standard Class 5
conditions defined per ISO 14644-1 and Class 100 conditions as defined by
Federal Standard 209E. The enclosure is set to deliver nominal downward airflow
of 40-55 feet per minute. Each enclosure uses a single HEPA filter, which is rated
at least 99.99% efficient for 0.3-micron particles. The Purifier Filtered PCR
enclosures offer many unique features to enhance performance. A variable solid-
state digital timer provides a UV light to destroy contaminating DNA and RNA in
the work area. The UV light automatically turns off to prepare for the next
experiment. To take full advantage of all features, please acquaint yourself with
this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with how
Filtered PCR Enclosures operate, please review Chapter 4: Performance Features
and Safety Precautions before you begin working. Even if you are an experienced
user, please review Chapter 5: Using Your Filtered PCR Enclosure, which
describes the enclosure features.