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Axiom

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 Type C1 Biosafety Cabinets 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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LABCONCO CORPORATION 

8811 Prospect Avenue 
Kansas City, MO 64132 
(800) 821-5525  I  +1 (816) 333-8811 

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Summary of Contents for Axiom C1

Page 1: ...abinets Register this product LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 800 821 5525 I 1 816 333 8811 labconco com Please read user s manual before operating equipment Original In...

Page 2: ...Axiom Type C1 Biosafety Cabinets 2021 Present 30441xxx1 30448xxx1 30461xxx1 30468xxx1...

Page 3: ...ective parts to restore the unit to operation Repairs may be completed by 3rd party service agents approved by Labconco Corporation Labconco Corporation reserves the rights to limit this warranty base...

Page 4: ...uirements 11 Service Line Requirements 11 Exhaust Requirements 12 Air Tight Damper 14 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 15 Typographical Conventions 15 General Safety Precautions 17 Safety Precautions for this Pro...

Page 5: ...39 Keypad 39 Main Menu 40 Configuration Submenu 41 41 Audible Tones 41 Selecting a Language 41 Setting the Clock 42 Setting Automatic Operation Options NightsmartTM SmartStartTM 43 Navigating the Set...

Page 6: ...peration 54 Outlet Operation 54 Vacu PassTM Cord Cable Pass Thru optional 55 Working in the Cabinet 56 Planning 56 Cabinet Start up 56 Wipe Down 56 Loading Materials and Equipment 57 Work Techniques 5...

Page 7: ...e Stands 71 IV Bar 71 Flat Work Surface 71 Airflow Sensor 72 Bag In Bag Out Exhaust HEPA Filter 72 Sash Prop 73 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 74 Blower and Lights not working 74 Blower only will not start 75 Lig...

Page 8: ...8 Power Data 84 Motor Specifications 84 Environmental Conditions 85 APPENDIX D QUICK CHART REFERENCE 86...

Page 9: ...nual is written for the installer and user of this product For detailed service certification or technical information please utilize the Technical Manual located on the website labconco com This manu...

Page 10: ...tion Requirements A biosafety cabinet should be located away from areas of high foot traffic doors fans ventilation registers or vents chemical fume hoods or other air handling devices Any of these ma...

Page 11: ...15V models both internal electrical outlets are protected by a ground fault interrupter circuit GFIC Labconco does NOT recommend connecting the product s power cord into a GFIC outlet GFIC outlets can...

Page 12: ...et to the building s general HVAC system for room exhaust Figure 2 2 Examine the location to ensure that it accommodates the cabinet s exhaust duct The area directly above the cabinet s exhaust port s...

Page 13: ...cabinet to be sealed off from the building exhaust system should it become necessary to do so Figure 2 4 The Inlet Relief Valve located on the top of the cabinet is designed to draw a maximum of 100...

Page 14: ...above 0 5 inches H2O 125 Pa may result in erratic operation and throw an alarm condition from the product 2 WC Inches of Water Column typically expressed in units of inches H2O Air Tight Damper Axiom...

Page 15: ...renvoie une mise en garde d taill e dans ce manuel Typographical Conventions DANGER An imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER Situation dang...

Page 16: ...r es voire graves PINCH POINT Areas or components that can pinch or cut Take care not to touch these defined areas POINT DE PINCEMENT Zones ou composants pr sentant un risque de pincement ou de coupur...

Page 17: ...s L absence de pr caution pour viter ces zones endommagera le produit TOOL REQUIRED Tool required to access specified area OUTIL N CESSAIRE Outil n cessaire pour acc der la zone sp cifi e General Saf...

Page 18: ...duit mauvais escient Ne jamais d sactiver annuler ou contourner les capots panneaux interrupteurs capteurs ou alarmes de s curit Ceci entra nerait des blessures graves la mort ou des dommages mat riel...

Page 19: ...s 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...

Page 20: ...id direct exposure of plastic or coated materials to ultraviolet UV radiation Never bypass the UV safety interlock that only allows the UV light to work when the sash is closed When surface disinfecti...

Page 21: ...ng The following tools are required to unpack the equipment Box knife 2 Phillips screwdriver Two wrenches Pliers Carpenter s level The following safety precautions must be followed by all personnel un...

Page 22: ...and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages Do not discard the carton or packing material for the product until all of the components have been checked installed and tested The product i...

Page 23: ...ed to its pallet by using a floor jack or a furniture dolly underneath the unit DO NOT move the cabinet by tilting it onto a hand truck When lifting the cabinet DO NOT lift the cabinet in the middle f...

Page 24: ...4 A DETAIL A Attachment bolts Supplied with stand Stand rail Side panel Mounting tab Installation Instructions Figure 4 2 Visual appearance of biosafety cabinet and exhaust connection may vary by mode...

Page 25: ...duct until it is free You will hear the counterweight drop a short distance when the Support Pin is removed Discard the Tags String and Pins Replace or close each Side Panel and secure the panels with...

Page 26: ...ockout is also provided in the electrical box to allow for direct wiring of the product Do NOT attempt to connect power via the knockout or otherwise directly wire the product without consulting your...

Page 27: ...ide panel then 1 Ensure that the tubing is inch O D soft metal and that the end has been completely deburred 2 Route the tubing from the rear of the cabinet ensuring that it will line up with the slot...

Page 28: ...hips in the default A mode If B mode operation is desired once installation of the product is complete a Certifier must reconfigure the product from A mode to B mode in the MyLogicTM Operating System...

Page 29: ...ion of the exhaust air to the product It is recommended to install an air tight damper onto the duct stub of the product Step 3 Configure the Axiom Type C1 biosafety cabinet to operate in B mode These...

Page 30: ...lant from the cabinet bottom Ensure that the center drain hole is unobstructed 4 Secure the drain assembly with the hardware provided Tighten all hardware 5 Make sure the drain valve is in the closed...

Page 31: ...flow Velocity Profile Test Inflow Velocity Test Airflow Smoke Patterns HEPA Filter Leak Test Optional Canopy Alarm Test and Operation Vibration Test Noise Level Test Lighting Intensity Test If you hav...

Page 32: ...M CAP ECM motors Each of the key performance features are detailed in this section Laminar Airflow Laminar airflow is defined as the movement of a body of air in a single direction with a uniform velo...

Page 33: ...calculated and referred to as the Inflow Volume or Average Inflow Velocity This is illustrated in Figure 5 2 Cabinet Air Intake Front Grille The location size and pattern of the grille openings in the...

Page 34: ...n Type B2 models This is illustrated in Figure 5 3 HEPA Filters HEPA filters are disposable dry type particulate filters The filter material or media is typically made of borosilicate microfibers form...

Page 35: ...integrity tested by a certifier before using the cabinet Note HEPA Filters are only effective against particulate material Gases and vapors will pass through the filter ULPA Filters Optional ULPA filt...

Page 36: ...xhaust filter discharging HEPA filtered air either back into the laboratory or into an exhaust system See Figure 5 5 Both motors in the Axiom cabinet are electronically commutated motors ECM The ECM i...

Page 37: ...o good surface disinfection practices In order to achieve optimum performance from the UV lamp it should be replaced after 6 000 hours of operation or less and the exterior surface of the lamp should...

Page 38: ...pe C1 to fully understand the features and controls of this product Home Screen The Home Screen will display the following information Figure 6 1 When the glass sash is closed the blower and light ico...

Page 39: ...display which extends its life When the display transitions from sleep mode to off the screen will appear black Any key press will wake the screen and return to the Home Screen Keypad The Keypad butto...

Page 40: ...ge to the Main Menu To return to the Home Screen press MENU The Main Menu displays three submenu options as shown in Figure 6 5 To select from the various submenu options press the UP or DOWN buttons...

Page 41: ...e Tones When enabled an audible tone will sound during cabinet power up This also enables or disables audible tones from the keypad any button press Audible tones associated with alarms cannot be mute...

Page 42: ...field Hours or Minutes flashes set the current time using UP and DOWN Hours will flash first once correct use OK MUTE to switch to Minutes Holding UP and DOWN in the Minutes field will fast scroll Not...

Page 43: ...If you want the cabinet lights to turn on every time the sash is opened select Light On and then OK Mute If Light Off is selected the lights must be manually illuminated from the keypad When OK Mute...

Page 44: ...OK MUTE When enabled the keypad is locked immediately after the blower is turned off The security lock is deactivated by holding DOWN for three seconds If blower is not turned on within 5 minutes of u...

Page 45: ...Lifetime as seen in Fig 6 20 then OK MUTE The screen shown in Fig 6 21 will display To change the UV lamp lifetime number of operating hours before receiving a warning change the Hour field according...

Page 46: ...0 minutes seconds 2 Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the timer interval 3 When the proper interval is selected press OK Mute to start the timer 4 When the timer reaches 00 00 an audible alarm...

Page 47: ...s proper position When a blockage of the airflow occurs the cabinet s blower automatically increases its speed to maintain constant volume airflow This is a protective feature however if the disruptio...

Page 48: ...arm The sash is not at the proper operating height Return sash to proper working height Blower Failure Alarm The blower motor has failed or the motor and display circuit board are not communicating pr...

Page 49: ...ever achieved during the 1 minute blower starting period this alarm will be displayed Press BLOWER on the keypad to clear the alarm Running Exhaust Alarm Active Protection When operating in B mode aft...

Page 50: ...oo high this alarm will be displayed All blowers will automatically be turned off if this alarm condition occurs Press BLOWER on the keypad to clear the alarm EXHAUST FAILURE DETECTED CONTACT CERTIFIE...

Page 51: ...afety cabinet Feature Overview Figure 7 1 illustrates key features and components of the product Inlet Relief Valve Reset Switch optional UV Lamp Work Surface Latch Sash Position Label Glass Sash Wing...

Page 52: ...is located on the front side of the electrical box on the top right side of the product See Figure 7 2 This switch will NOT remove all electrical power from the product For service operations always...

Page 53: ...des the automatic operation LIGHT Turns the LED lamps on or off Closing the sash automatically turns the lights off When the lights are in automatic SmartStart mode raising the sash turns the lights o...

Page 54: ...raising the sash from closed to operating height will automatically turn on the blowers If this feature is not enabled raise the sash to operating height and press BLOWER Either method will start the...

Page 55: ...net Ensure all potentially contaminated components are surface decontaminated before handling or removal from the cabinet 1 Locate the Vacu Pass pre cut accessory plug supplied in the Parts Box see Se...

Page 56: ...n use Cabinet Start up 1 Turn off UV light if included on your cabinet 2 Slowly raise the sash until the bottom of the sash aligns with the sash indicator decal located on the left side of the work ar...

Page 57: ...Use proper aseptic technique Avoid techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of the cabinet If there is a spill or splatter during use all objects in the cabinet should be surface dec...

Page 58: ...58 Shutdown Lower the sash and turn off the light and cabinet blower Activate the UV light if installed...

Page 59: ...ye and face protection as required by your Health Safety Department Wear gloves and or additional skin protection as required by the safety instructions for the specific cleaning disinfecting chemical...

Page 60: ...ass cleaner Operate cabinet blower noting Filter Life percentage in log Using 70 alcohol solution wipe down cabinet exterior Disinfect and lift work surface Surface disinfect the area beneath with sui...

Page 61: ...o circuit breakers on 230v models and the cabinet electronics are protected by different circuit breaker two different circuit breakers on 230v models This allows the cabinet to continue to operate pr...

Page 62: ...ront edge vertically pivoting the work surface on its back edge until the front edge of the work surface engages the latch on the back wall of the work area If removing the center work surface from th...

Page 63: ...the locating tab at the rear edge from the back wall of the cabinet If removing either wing work surface from the cabinet the wing work surface must be thoroughly decontaminated before removing it fro...

Page 64: ...kwards while also hinging it down and into its final position Take care to engage the two aligment tabs on the front edge of the center drip tray into the cutouts in the front grille Front Grille Remo...

Page 65: ...emove the two Phillips screws that secure the front panel as shown in Figure 8 4 They are located on the bottom corners of the front dress panel 2 Swing the bottom of the dress panel out to clear the...

Page 66: ...ct drive lighting Do NOT install fluorescent bulbs 1 Remove the dress panel as noted in Figure 8 4 2 Locate the Left End Cap that aligns both LED lamps Figure 8 6 remove the Left End Cap by pulling it...

Page 67: ...l procedure Take care to look at both ends of the new LED Lamps One end is labeled with a and L N Figure 8 8 This end of the new LED Lamp must go to the right and is inserted into the Socket Cap 6 Whe...

Page 68: ...f the System Reset Switch located on the top of the cabinet 5 Remove the UV lamp by rotating it 90 degrees and lifting it straight up and out of its sockets 6 Install new lamp by reversing the removal...

Page 69: ...t be stored in areas of excess humidity or temperature extremes If the cabinet is moved during storage it must be recertified before use 1 Close the sash completely and seal the bottom edge with plast...

Page 70: ...providing a cabinet work surface height of 28 0 to 36 0 inches 711 914 mm The height is adjusted either by a manual hand crank or electric pump that drives the hydraulic legs of the stand The hydraul...

Page 71: ...g numbers are listed in Table 9 4 below Flat Work Surface Some users may wish to exchange the dished Chem Zone work surface of an Axiom with a flat replacement work surface Catalog numbers are listed...

Page 72: ...lows for the exhaust HEPA filter to be replaced when it contains toxic or harmful particulate that cannot be decontaminated by gaseous sterilization Cabinet Width Feet Catalog Number All 3405500 Table...

Page 73: ...cally fits into the sash track to ensure the sash remains open at the appropriate height for room balancing requirements The catalog number is listed in Table 9 8 Sash Height in Catalog Number 8 36203...

Page 74: ...74 10 Troubleshooting This section details common troubleshooting for your biosafety cabinet Blower and Lights not working...

Page 75: ...75 Blower only will not start...

Page 76: ...76 Lights only will not illuminate...

Page 77: ...77 UV Light will not illuminate...

Page 78: ...78 Airflow Alert activating...

Page 79: ...79 Filter Life Gauge not at 100 when new...

Page 80: ...80 Contamination in the work area...

Page 81: ...ive lighting Do NOT install fluorescent bulbs Item Quantity Required Catalog Number Description 1 1 3838501 Exhaust HEPA Filter 4 Foot Model 1 3838503 Exhaust HEPA Filter 6 Foot Model 2 1 3838401 Supp...

Page 82: ...82 Figure A 1 1 2 3 4...

Page 83: ...in inches centimeters 64 2 C 25 0 17 6 25 7 32 7 A B E 10 2 Power Cord Inlet D O 10 1 ID Width A B C D E 4 48 5 123 2 54 3 137 9 22 5 57 2 8 0 20 3 17 1 43 4 10 0 25 4 6 72 5 184 2 78 3 198 9 22 5 57...

Page 84: ...W Motor Specifications Product Size Electrical Requirements All Cabinets all Voltages 1 3 H P Electronically Commutated Motor ECM 120 277 VAC 50 60 Hz Full Torque 28 Oz Ft 2 37 N M 5 0 Full Load Amps...

Page 85: ...e nominal voltage Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories II Overvoltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as high as 1500V for 115V...

Page 86: ...15T8 48GC 840 D KT LED 32T8 72GC 840 D KT LED 32T8 72GC 840 D Color o K 4000 4000 4000 4000 Lumens 1850 1850 3200 3200 Glass Type Frosted Frosted Frosted Frosted UV Lamp G30T8 G30T8 G30T8 G30T8 1 The...

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