User Manual 1300 Series A2 Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet Operating Manual 7021355 Rev. 18 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty

Preface Dear User, Congratulations on your purchase of a Thermo Scientific 1300 Series Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet! Your 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet has been tested and certified in accordance to NSF/ANSI 49, and is designed to protect the user, the environment, and your research from harmful substances and cross-contamination. This user’s manual provides instructions on how to use the 1300 Series A2 most effectively and safely. A printed copy of this user’s manual is available from Technical Services, if required. Containment * Comfort * Convenience™ The 1300 Series...

CAUTION Contains Parts and Assemblies Susceptible to Damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties...

Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully. Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this symbol. Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury. Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures. WEEE Compliance: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with companies for recycling/disposal in each EU Member State. For further information, send an email to [email protected]....

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Table of Contents Section 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Optional Exhaust Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Exhaust System Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Service Valve Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Universal Piping Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Certification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Classification of the Safety Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Test Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2 Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3 Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Figure 1-1. Unit Components The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 offers innovative SmartFlow™ technology; an automatic airflow compensation system that adjusts motor speed as filters load, without the use of a manual damper. The SmartFlow™ system ensures safe working conditions, even between annual certifications. The plenum assembly consists of a plenum for the downflow blower and a plenum for the exhaust air blower. Each blower includes a filter. The exhaust air is discharged through an opening in the top of the cabinet. Chamber lighting includes one fluorescent bulb for 4 foot models and two...

Three service valve access ports are located on each side panel. When installing service valves, remove the center of the port plugs at the perforations. The optional stand may be ordered in two configurations; a manually adjustable from 30” to 38” working height, and a fixed 34” working height with attached casters. A stainless steel one-piece work surface is standard. Optional armrests ensure a comfortable working position for the user and minimize blockage of airflow at the front grille. Internal outlets, provided as the power source for accessories, are provided standard in the following...

Safety Systems (continued) HEPA filters The downflow air within the chamber and the exhaust air are cleaned by HEPA filters. Safety lockout To protect from UV radiation, the optional UV light will not turn on if the front window is open. While the UV light is on, the front window should remain closed. The closed window blocks out the UV rays. Opening the window will cause the UV light to turn off. Digital Airflow Verification (DAVe) Independent monitoring of inflow and downflow air velocities guarantees that product and personnel protection remain uncompromised. Airflow monitoring determines...

HEPA Filters The filter system consists of two HEPA filters for downflow (supply) and exhaust air. Room air is drawn into the sample chamber through the work position window opening. The room air is drawn into the negative pressure drain pan air duct, then pulled into the air Ultrapure air plenum in the top portion of the cabinet. The room air is mixed Exhaust air filter with recirculating Exhaust blower HEPA filtered air from the chamber, and filtered proportionally Supply blower by the downflow and exhaust filters. The Supply filter filtered air is then Ultrapure air supplied as ultra-pure...