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Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage
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Installation test
Do not operate the device before an initial operation with installation test has been
performed after the final installation of the device.
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The installation test must be performed in accordance with the specificati-
ons of EN 12469 / 2000. The cabinet may be operated as a Class II micro-
biological biological safety cabinet, in accordance with EN 12469 / 2000, if the
device functions or function patterns listed below were checked and if the test
results are within the safety value tolerances specified by the manufacturer in
Annex F:
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Electrical safety test
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Inflow velocity test
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Downflow velocity test
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HEPA filter leakage test
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Airflow control test
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A repeat test must also be performed after repairs to the device or after consi-
derable changes (more than 5 cm) to the location of the device.
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The operator must prepare a test report or request a written test report from
the authorized test service.
NOTE – Safety warranty!
The operational safety of the device, particu-
larly the personal and material protection, are
guaranteed only if all safety functions of the
device have been tested and approved.
Thermo Fisher Scientific will not warrant the
operational safety if the device is operated wi-
thout performance of the required installation
test or if the installation test and repeat test are
not performed by adequately trained and au-
thorized personnel!
NOTE – Device hygiene!
The initial operation with subsequent installa-
tion test does not include any decontamination
measures. For operation in the work process,
the sample chamber of the device and the ac-
cessories required for the work process must
be disinfected and cleaned in accordance with
the hygiene guidelines set forth for the
application.
