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SECTION 2: TESTING/MAINTENANCE
Testing and maintenance schedules should be carried out every 12
– 14 months as a
minimum.
A risk assessment by the laboratory manager on the type and frequency of work in the
fume cupboard may indicate that more periodic testing and maintenance is required.
Routine testing
✓
Face velocity tests
✓
Sash suspension and sash stop
✓
Protection against splashes
✓
Cleanliness of the fume cupboard and cleaning of baffles
✓
Integrity of mechanical assembly, corrosion;
✓
Alarm panel function /airflow and sash high
✓
Leakages
✓
Internal seals around panels and sinks etc.
✓
Check glass sash for cracks, chemical attack or any other damage
✓
Hygiene
✓
Services
✓
Illumination
✓
Noise
✓
Electrical isolation
Routine maintenance
✓
Lubricate sash cables and pulleys (Rocol 34235 Dry PTFE Spray)
✓
Remove rear baffle and clean inner chamber with mild disinfectant
✓
Clean glass sash with standard glass cleaner
Fan and Extract System
✓
Examine ductwork for seals and physical condition
✓
Check volume control damper
✓
Examine Fire dampers (where fitted)
✓
Inlet and outlet connections to fan
✓
Anti-vibration mounts for wear
✓
Examination of electrical supply and isolators for physical damage
✓
Rigidity of discharge stack
✓
Check fan belts for wear and tensioning (if fitted)