Gentek 3950300, 3940200 Decontamination, Determination of when to Replace Hepa Filters, Annually

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Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure

Annually

•Replace the fluorescent lamps.

•Have the enclosure validated by a qualified certification technician. See Certification and Recertification in Chapter 6.

•All monthly activities.

Decontamination

When used in conjunction with biohazards, the XPert Filtered Balance System and XPert Filtered Balance Station should be decontaminated with formaldehyde gas before:

•maintenance work in contaminated areas

•HEPA filter changes

•moving the cabinet to a new location

•changing research programs

•after a gross spill of biohazardous material

The procedures for performing a gaseous decontamination are thoroughly outlined in the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare booklet entitled Formaldehyde Decontamination of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinets, available from NIH, Division of Safety, Bethesda, MD 20892, call 301-496-2801

Determination of when to Replace

HEPA Filters

The HEPA filters in the filtered enclosures gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter and powders from the enclosure and room. The rate of accumulation will depend upon the cleanliness of the room air, the amount of time the enclosure is operating, and the nature of work being done in the enclosure. In typical installations and usage, the HEPA filters will last two to five years before requiring replacement. Replace HEPA filters when face velocity drops below the recommended 60-80 fpm velocity, and the speed control is adjusted to full speed. Replace HEPA filters if it fails the HEPA Filter Leak Test in Chapter 6.

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Contents User’s Manual USA Warranty Able Ontents PrerequisitesMaintaining Your Filtered Enclosure Chapter Introduction Introduction About This Manual Typographical Conventions Chapter Prerequisites Temperature Variation Requirements Support, Vibration and Movement RequirementsHumidity and Static Electricity Requirements Background on Electrostatics or Static ElectricitySurface Resistivity Table Location and Air Current RequirementsExhaust and Blower Requirements XPert Station Electrical Requirements Space RequirementsChapter Getting Started Lift by the front air foilUnpacking the Enclosure Do not move the enclosure by tilting it onto a hand truckWork Surface Specifications Work Surface and Hepa Filtered Enclosure InstallationFiltered Enclosure Installation XPert Station Getting Started Getting Started Hepa Filters Installation of Hepa Filters Accessory Odor Control CarbonCarbon Filters Accessory for Odor Control only Filter Type Appropriate Use 115V ModelsGetting Started Set the Face Velocity with the Speed Control Adjustment Validating the Vented EnclosureSealing the Filtered Enclosure to the Work Surface Chapter High Performance Features and Safety Precautions High Performance FeaturesHigh Performance Features and Safety 1510 Hepa Filtered Enclosure Airflow Diagram High Performance Features and Safety High Performance Features and Safety High Performance Features and Safety High Performance Features and Safety Safety Precautions High Performance Features and Safety High Performance Features and Safety High Performance Features and Safety Routine Daily Work Procedures PlanningWork Techniques Start-upLoading Materials and Equipment Final PurgingShutdown Suitable ApplicationsHepa Filter Applications Suitability and Guidelines Odor Control Carbon Filter Applications sold as an accessory Definition of Terms Appropriate Chemicals for Odor Control Carbon Filters Chemical Carcinogen Use with Odor Control Carbon Filters Prohibited Acid UseBalance Station, which uses a remote blower Chapter Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure Monthly or more often as required Routine Maintenance ScheduleWeekly Annually Determination of when to Replace Hepa FiltersDecontamination Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure Hepa Filter Leak Test PurposeMineral oil Catalog #1491400 Acceptance Guardian Airflow Monitor LED Monitor Labconco Airflow Monitor / Airflow Switch OperationCalibrate and Operate the Airflow Monitors Enclosure Operating In-Flow Alarm Condition Set Point Speed CalibrationGuardian Airflow Monitor LED with Airflow Switch Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow MonitorOperation Digital 1000 CalibrationFactory Settings Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure Odor Control Carbon Filter Replacement Procedure See Calculating Odor Control Carbon Filter Life Steps for Calculating PPM and Filter LifeFormaldehyde only Initial CertificationRe-Certification Ammonia onlyFluorescent Light Replacement Motorized Impeller ReplacementMotorized Impeller Replacement Speed Control Replacement Chapter Accessorizing Modifying Your Filtered Enclosure Work SurfacesExhaust Transition Kits for Ducting to Outside Add appropriate Front Panel with cutout to mount DigitalAirflow Monitor Part Description Remote BlowersHepa Filter Bag-In/Bag-Out Bag Accessory Filters Hepa FilterExhaust Dampers Odor Control Carbon FilterStorage Cabinets Utility Shelf KitAccessorizing and Modifying your Filtered Enclosure Chapter Troubleshooting Servicer Operating LOG Problem Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Service Operating Record Log Date CommentsAppendix a Filtered Enclosure Components Replacement Parts Qty Part Number Description Qty Part Number Description Long Use for XPert System and XPert Station Use for XPert System, XPert Station, Digital Monitor and Bag Appendix B Dimensions Exhaust Options Figure B-1 XPert Filtered Balance System Figure B-2 XPert Filtered Balance Station Appendix B Dimensions and Exhaust Options Appendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Environmental ConditionsAppendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Appendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Appendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Appendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Appendix C Filtered Enclosure Specifications Ppendix Uick Hart Iltered Nclosures Model SizeNon-mandatory recommendations from Prudent Practices Appendix E References Nfpa 30 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code General References Laboratory Safety, Principles and Practices, American Page USA