Chapter 2:
Pearl Clean Box
Description
Figure 2-1. 9300-022 Pearl Clean Box.
The purpose of the Pearl Imager Clean Box is to
provide a HEPA-filtered closed environment for
mice requiring added protection from exposure
to pathogens.
The lower portion of the Clean Box is an
imaging bed with a heater plate similar to the
standard Pearl imaging bed. The heater plate
can be used to maintain the body temperature
of the mouse when the Clean Box is locked in
place on either the Pearl Imager or Pearl
Docking Station. The handle of the Clean Box is
used to lock it in place using the same “rotate
down” method as the standard imaging bed.
When locked in place, anesthesia gas will be
supplied to the mouse via the standard Pearl
nose cone. HEPA filters are provided for both the Pearl Imager and Pearl Docking Station to protect
the mouse by filtering the anesthesia gas. When the Clean Box is undocked, the gas ports
automatically close.
The Pearl Clean Box window is a specially coated cell cast acrylic window for optimum light
transmission and durability. The coating on the exterior surface of the window will help minimize
smudging and scratching. The interior surface is coated to minimize scratches.
Important:
Do not discard the clear protective cover for the Clean Box during unpacking. The cover
protects the imaging window of the Clean Box during storage and transfer from the Docking
Station to the Pearl Imager.
Installation
Installation consists of installing HEPA filters and installing a nose cone. The Clean Box should
also be sanitized before initial use as described later in this chapter.
Connecting a HEPA Filter to the Docking Station
When using the Pearl Clean Box, one of the included HEPA filter assemblies should be installed
between the anesthesia supply tube and the docking station rotameter as described in
on page 2, Step #5).
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