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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SterilGARD

Class II, Type A2

Biosafety Cabinet

MODEL

SG303, SG303-INT, SG303-JPN, SG303-AUS

Revision

Date

Description

3/25/15

Updated branding.and split manuals

This manual includes information for installation, operation, maintenance and spare parts. We
recommend that it be kept near the cabinet for ready reference

Summary of Contents for SterilGARD SG303

Page 1: ...ODEL SG303 SG303 INT SG303 JPN SG303 AUS Revision Date Description F 3 25 15 Updated branding and split manuals This manual includes information for installation operation maintenance and spare parts...

Page 2: ...ue culturing of possibly infectious samples but also for I V drug preparations and other pharmaceuticals that could have adverse health effects on operators and other techniques requiring a contaminat...

Page 3: ...djustable feet optional 6 Telescoping stand with castors optional 6 Solid state electronic ballast 7 Programmable Logic Controller 7 UniPressure Plenum 7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 7 Ultraviolet...

Page 4: ...GRITY TEST 23 ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTS 24 MAINTENANCE NOTES 24 Cleaning the Work Area 24 Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamp optional 24 Check the Mag Gauge Or Optional Air Flow Monitor AFM Regularly 24 Replac...

Page 5: ...and the work surface Turbulence caused by friction will also be found along a cabinet s side walls In cabinets without high velocity return air slots this turbulence may also allow contaminants to esc...

Page 6: ...rear wall the negative pressure will create suction and pull air in not allowing it to escape into the operator s area If there is a leak from the positive pressure plenum the surrounding negative pre...

Page 7: ...ls is provided to prevent wipes and other paper materials from being drawn into the blower system This feature eliminates costly decontamination processes and downtime The screen affords easy access t...

Page 8: ...take imbalance due to pressure resistance drop differences of supply and exhaust filters if they are changed at a later date Easy filter access For convenience and ease of service the downflow and exh...

Page 9: ...lter life and reducing noise 2 The two piece plenum serves as the filter sealing mechanism providing a continuous and evenly distributed clamping force around the complete perimeter of the filters Thi...

Page 10: ...ularly Specifications Weight The weight of the SterilGARD III Model SG303 cabinet is 397 pounds with a shipping weight of 534 pounds With the optional stand the cabinet weight is 457 pounds with a shi...

Page 11: ...ith a forklift or other available equipment If any concealed damage is found it should be reported to the delivering carrier A claim for restitution should be filed within 15 days Due to the risk of m...

Page 12: ...the laboratory instead of venting to the outside it is important that there is adequate space between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling A solid ceiling located too close to the exhaust filter wi...

Page 13: ...only particulates and not gases thus causing the recirculation of these within the cabinet Ensure that the exhaust filter guard is properly installed over the filter opening The filter guard will prov...

Page 14: ...net However if the risk is professionally evaluated and a decision is made to install a flammable gas petcock then an emergency shut off valve should be situated in an accessible location outside the...

Page 15: ...NFORMATION For a complete listing of articles papers and reports related to containment clean air products and safety contact The Baker Company for our complete Bibliography or visit our website at ww...

Page 16: ...erefore it is recommended that the blower is left on at all times Operation and Controls The operator controls with indicators are arranged on the front electrical panel of the cabinet A number of swi...

Page 17: ...creen must be placed at the allowable opening of 8 203 2mm The sash alarm will be activated whenever the viewscreen is at a potentially unsafe position To mute the audible alarm press the alarm mute b...

Page 18: ...y the front of the cabinet while it is in use 4 Avoid using floor type pipette discard canisters It is important that your used pipettes be discarded into a tray or other suitable container inside the...

Page 19: ...good reference for this procedure is NSF ANSI Standard 49 2002 ANNEX G Recommended Microbiological decontamination Procedure NSF International 789 North Dixboro Road P O Box 130140 Ann Arbor Michigan...

Page 20: ...et is vented to the outside then the exhaust transition should have a means to recirculate the exhaust airflow back to the cabinet blower This will promote the even distribution of formaldehyde gas th...

Page 21: ...sinfect the entire inside surface of the cabinet For additional information on cleaning and disinfecting stainless steel please refer to Decontamination Sterilization Disinfection and Antisepsis Vesle...

Page 22: ...ions you can expect at least five years of use However misuse or a heavy dust load within the cabinet will shorten any filter s lifetime Bunsen burners and misuse of chemicals will also shorten the us...

Page 23: ...s Your test procedures should be identical to ours so that achieving similar test results and comparison of data will be possible Please correspond directly with us to request detailed procedures for...

Page 24: ...ve to increase the blower speed in order to maintain the original volume of recirculating air There is a speed control located in the light canopy Turn it clockwise until you have the desired airflow...

Page 25: ...also be performed at installation relocation and at prescribed intervals as specified by an industrial hygienist safety officer or other qualified person NSF International details the steps for perfo...

Page 26: ...valve after proper decontamination To wash the drain pan under the work surface lift up and surface decontaminate the solid work surface the perforated grill and remove the work surface supports This...

Page 27: ...r Once removed the filter should immediately be sealed in a chemical hazard bag and then disposed of safely in accordance with environmental regulations After filter replacement has been completed the...

Page 28: ...remove the filter by sliding it towards you NOTE once removed the filters should immediately be sealed in a chemical hazard bag appropriately marked for the type of hazard and then disposed of safely...

Page 29: ...ffuser is installed in the work area under the downflow HEPA filter If your cabinet is connected to an in house exhaust make sure that there is adequate exhaust suction and the system is not producing...

Page 30: ...The outlets are also protected by a self resetting thermal circuit breaker A qualified electrician using the wiring diagram in the Appendix of this manual can check this breaker If the ultraviolet lig...

Page 31: ...f a break If the air magnehelic gauge has high or low readings A higher reading than 0 15 to 0 17 inches water column could be an indication of the following Blocked or partially obstructed perforated...

Page 32: ...lectrical components 9 Disconnect the cord assembly at the top of the unit that goes up from the electrical board assembly 10 Disconnect plug on left side 11 Lift off the whole electrical board assemb...

Page 33: ...st plenum enough to allow the clamping hardware to angle out away from the slotted retaining brackets 26 Remove the nuts from each petcock plumbing connection 27 Repeat the process on the other side 2...

Page 34: ...APPENDIX...

Page 35: ...HT 87 3 8 MIN HEIGHT ONE PLUGGED PENETRATION MAX HEIGHT 91 1 4 MIN HEIGHT 36 5 8 MAX 28 1 8 MIN HEIGHT TO BOTTOM OF UNIT INCLUDES 2 1 2 OF LEG LEVELER ADJUSTMENT 2 3 4 27 1 4 WORK SPACE HEIGHT ONE PET...

Page 36: ...34 SG303 Ladder Schematic...

Page 37: ...Switch 16651 Mag Gauge 20773 Interface Board 36504 Motor Blower Controller 304227 Relay Solid State 39636 Sash Balance 39554 Side Panel LH 332X602 Side Panel RH 332X601 Standard Outlet 18231 Supply B...

Page 38: ...onents hardware and tools Step 2 Place stand sides on a flat floor so that the stainless steel legs are setting on the floor Next place the stand back between the sides so that the open part of the ch...

Page 39: ...ing the cabinet to the stand and moving it to the room Step 5 Rotate the stand assembly to the upright position so that the leg levelers are now resting on the floor Step 6 Lift the cabinet high enoug...

Page 40: ...her lock washer and hex nut onto each of the bolts Tighten after all 4 nuts are threaded on Step 8 The lift device should be removed if not being used to move cabinet into position within the room If...

Page 41: ...st below Item No Description Qty 1 Adjustable Foot or Caster Option 4 2 3 8 16 x 1 Hex head bolt 8 3 3 8 Lock washer 8 4 3 8 Flat washer 8 5 7 16 Plug button 8 OR Slide the unit off the pallet 1 To pr...

Page 42: ...40 illustration below 4 Screw in two of the adjustable feet or casters item 1 Screw item 1 in by hand as tight as you can and remove the blocks...

Page 43: ...installed casters to avoid cabinet movement then repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other end of the cabinet 6 Only the adjustable foot option is shown above for clarity Raise the Unit to 30 1 8 work surfa...

Page 44: ...height adjustable foot option To raise the unit to the 36 work surface height caster option 14 Lift one end of the cabinet up a minimum of 7 and block in position 15 Unscrew the bolts two per leg tha...

Page 45: ...Company Inc will F O B Sanford Maine furnish without charge repairs to or replacement parts or equipment which proved defective in material or workmanship No claim may be made for any incidental or co...

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