Class III microbiological safety cabinets BIO 3+ & BIO 3/1+

Product catalog summary

Introduction
This document provides detailed specifications and features of the Bio 3+ and Bio 3/1+ Class III microbiological safety cabinets, designed for handling hazardous biological agents up to Hazard Group 4.

Definitions and Standards

Microbiological Safety Cabinet (MSC): A ventilated enclosure offering protection from aerosols of hazardous micro-organisms.
Hazard Groups: Defined from 1 to 4, indicating increasing levels of risk and required containment.
MSC Classes: Class I, II, and III, with Class III providing the highest level of containment with a fully enclosed workspace.
Standards Compliance: BS EN 12469: 2000, HEPA filters to BS EN 1822-1: 1998, and electrical wiring to IEC 61010-1: 2001.

Design Features

Constructed with stainless steel and white polyester coating for durability and easy cleaning.
Equipped with gauntlet/glove ports, toughened glass visor, and integral HEPA filtration.
Includes anti-blowback damper, alarm systems, and variable speed fan for optimal performance.
Designed for easy setup and maintenance with front access.

Applications
Suitable for laboratory and animal containment to Level 4, handling biological agents up to Hazard Group 4.

Benefits

Provides total operator protection against pathogens up to Hazard Group 4.
Maintains internal air cleanliness to ISO 5 and EC GMP Grade A standards.
Offers a range of sizes and configurations for various laboratory needs.

Model Designations

Bio 3+D: Standard Class III cabinet with HEPA filtered air exhaust.
Bio 3/1+D: Hybrid cabinet convertible between Class III and Class I modes.

Specifications

Features include single exhaust and inlet HEPA filters, anti-blowback damper, and touch control panel.
Optional features include UV light, service taps, and support frame.

Dimensions and Power
Available in various sizes with specific dimensions, weight, power consumption, and exhaust rates detailed for each model.

Conclusion
The Bio 3+ and Bio 3/1+ cabinets are high-performance solutions for safe handling of hazardous biological agents, offering flexibility, safety, and compliance with international standards.

Catalog excerpts

Class III microbiological safety cabinets BIO 3+ & BIO 3/1+-1

Essential reading: Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens: The management, design and operation of microbiological containment laboratories, HSE York Avenue Product Sheet 103 United Kingdom email: [email protected] website: www.envair.co.uk

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Class III microbiological safety cabinets BIO 3+ & BIO 3/1+-2

CLASS III MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINET - Bio 3+, Bio 3/1+ Compact, highly specified, high performance class III microbiological safety cabinet Applications Laboratory and animal containment to Level 4* for handling of biological agents up to Hazard Group 4* or animals inoculated with such agents *ACDP Categorisation Carefully designed and extensively tested to provide total operator protection against pathogens up to ACDP Hazard Group 4 (subject to proper installation, operation and maintenance) Internal air cleanliness to ISO 5 and EC GMP Grade A (non-unidirectional airflow) Easy to clean...

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Class III microbiological safety cabinets BIO 3+ & BIO 3/1+-3

1. Bio 3/1+ capable of conversion between Class III mode and Class I mode 2. Internal view showing rounded corners 3. Simple visor clamp 4. Formalin Vapouriser * 5. Inlet HEPA Filter 6. Inlet HEPA blanking plate 7. Proximity switch for inlet HEPA blanking plate safety interlock * optional -ORMALIN VAPORISER 'EITHER SIDE) „ SERVICE POSITIONS

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Class III microbiological safety cabinets BIO 3+ & BIO 3/1+-4

The Bio 3+D is a standard Class III microbiological safety cabinet which is designed to exhaust HEPA filtered air to atmosphere via a dedicated duct and remote extract fan. The workspace is totally enclosed and access to the work space is by the use of gloves or gauntlets set into the visor. The Bio 3/1+D is a 'hybrid' cabinet that is designed to operate in Class III mode as above or in Class I mode. In Class III mode, access to the workspace is via gloves or gauntlets set into a removable closure panel. The conversion to Class I mode is easily accomplished by removing the closure panel and fixing...

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