Labconco PuriCare Procedure Stations 31261 Series - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions
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Original instructions
Roughing Prefilter
The Procedure Station is equipped with a Prefilter attached to the Towel
Catch (located in the lower-rear of the work area. The filter is intended to
remove large debris often associated with the handling of animals such as
hair and bedding. Capture of these large particles prevents them from
accumulating on the HEPA filters, thereby extending their lives.
The cabinet has been validated to operate properly with or without the
Prefilter installed.
Safety Precautions
Note: The Procedure Station should be certified by a certification technician
before its initial use. The cabinet should be recertified whenever it is
relocated, serviced or at least annually thereafter. Filter integrity and airflow
performance should be verified before using the cabinet.
Some internal components may become contaminated during operation of the
unit. Only experienced personnel competent in decontamination procedures
should decontaminate the cabinet before servicing these components. If you
have any questions regarding certification agencies, or need assistance in
locating one, contact Labconco’s Product Service Department at 800-821-
5525 or 816-333-8811.
DO NOT load more than 50 lbs. (23 Kg) in the work area. Exceeding this
limit may damage the work surface and its supports. Excessive weight in the
cabinet may increase the risk of it overturning, or failure of hydraulic lift
stands, resulting in the cabinet and stand overturning. If your application
requires loading more than 50 lbs., contact Labconco’s Product Service
Department at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for assistance.
Ensure that the cabinet is connected to electrical service in accordance with
local and national electrical codes. Failure to do so may create a fire or
electrical hazard. Do not remove or service any electrical components
without first disconnecting the procedure station from electrical service.
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 will disrupt airflow patterns, burn the HEPA filter and/or
damage the filter’s adhesive. Gases under high pressure should not be used in
the procedure station, as they may disrupt its airflow patterns.
HEPA filters only remove particulate matter. Operations generating volatile
toxic chemicals or radionuclides must be evaluated carefully.