Labconco PuriCare Procedure Stations 38100 - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions
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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 prevent 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.
Postfilter
The Procedure Station has an activated carbon postfilter installed. The
carbon filter is suitable for the removal of low level odors that may be
generated within the cabinet. It has a finite capacity however and may not
adequately reduce all volatile chemicals/gasses used in animal procedures.
NOTE: Do not rely on the carbon post-filter to remove hazardous
chemicals from the exhaust flow. For applications using toxic volatile
chemicals, the Procedure Station must be connected to an external
exhaust blower.
The cabinet will operate properly with or without the post-filter installed.
The life of the activated carbon is solely dependent upon the amount of
odor/chemicals adsorbed; not time. Replace the filter when odors become
intolerable.
Safety Precautions
The PuriCare 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.
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.
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.