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Appendix XI: Required specifications
Overview of the required specifications according to EN 12469:2000
Requirement
(shortened)
According
to:
Complied:
Front aperture height
Between 160 and 250 [mm]
EN 12469 Annex A.1
Type test: Yes
Lighting
At least 750 [lux] at work surface
EN 12469 Annex A.2
Type test: Yes
Sound level
<65 [dB(A)] when background level is <55
[dB(A)] according to ISO11201.
EN 12469 Annex A.3
Type test: Yes
Sound level Buzzer
Exceed 10 [dB(A)] more than installation
sound pressure
EN 12469 Annex A.3
Type test: Yes
Vibration
<0,005 [mm] RMS at centre workspace,
Between 20 and 20000 [Hz]
EN 12469 Annex A.4
Type test: Yes
Stability
Conform to DIN EN 61010-1:2002-08 and
EN 12100-1:2003 and 12100-2:2003
EN 12469 Annex A.5
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
The material likely to be in contact with
micro organisms should be uniformly
corrosion resistant, non-flammable and
non-absorbing
EN 12469 Annex A.6
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
Materials and sealants for joints should be
durable and resistant to cleaning and
disinfection agents and resistant to general
use of MSCs.
EN 12469 Annex A.6
Type test: Yes
Materials, general
Manufacturers should ensure that the
materials of construction will not be
damaged by fumigation with formaldehyde
EN 12469 Annex A.6
Type test: Yes
Glass and front windows
Laminated safety glass or UV-resistant
safety plastics
EN 12469 Annex A.7
Type test: Yes
Glass and front windows
Conform to EN 12100-1:2003 and 12100-
2:2003
EN 12469 Annex A.7
Type test: Yes
Electrical safety
Conform to EN 61010-1
EN 12469 Annex A.8
Type test: Yes
Gas supply (optional) safety
Conform to EN 12100-1:2003 and 12100-
2:2003
EN 12469 Annex A.9
Type test: Yes
Gas supply (optional) safety
Gas supply should be controlled by a
suitable valve that can be opened when the
cabinet is running and that closes under
any other conditions
EN 12469 Annex A.9
Type test: Yes
Ergonomics
Maintenance can be carried out safely on
the cabinet after installation
EN 12469 Annex A.10
Type test: Yes
Ergonomics
Considered according to prEN ISO
14738:1997
EN 12469 Annex A.10
Type test: Yes
Temperature
Air temperature in work space <8° above
ambient laboratory temperature
EN 12469 Annex A.11
Type test: Yes
Leakage of carcass
No visible leakage with soap-bubble test
EN 12469 Annex B
Type test: Yes
Retention efficiency
Microbiological test method or potassium
iodide (KI) method
EN 12469 Annex C
Type test: Yes
Aerosol challenge method
Particle counter: <0,05%
Aerosol photometer: <0,01%
EN 12469 Annex D
Installation test: Yes
Product protection
<300 CFU of B.subtilis
EN 12469 Annex E
Type test: Yes
Cross contamination
EN 12469 Annex F
Type test: Yes
Volumetric airflow rate
EN 12469 Annex G
Installation test: Yes
Design and airflow velocities
EN 12469 Annex H
Type test: Yes
