Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet MSC-Advantage™

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Inhaltsverzeichnis Copyright 2011 These operating instructions are protected by copyright. Rights resulting thereof, particularly reprint, photomechanical or digital postprocessing or reproduction, even in part, are only allowed with the written consent of Thermo Electron LED GmbH. This regulation does not apply to reproductions for in-plant use. Trademarks MSC Advantage and SmartFlow are registered trademarks of Thermo Scientific. Thermo Scientific is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in the...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage General notes The following are the addresses of the international Thermo FisherScientific Sales Organisations. Postal address Germany Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Inquiries from Germany Phone Phone Sales 0800 1 536376 Phone Service 0800 1 112110 Fax Sales/Service 0800 1 112114 EMail [email protected] Enquiries from Europe, Middle East and Africa Phone + 49 (0) 6184 / 90-6940 Fax + 49 (0) 6184 / 90-6772 EMail [email protected] Postal address USA Thermo...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Data of the MSC-Advantage and the documentation Device identification Device Name: Biological Safety Cabinet Model: MSC-Advantage ™ Model lines: 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 Model 1.2.from serial devices: 41070608 Model 1.8.from serial devices: 41070639 Assignment of the product documentation User manual: 501268856 Availability: 04.2011 Certification and Quality Audit: Conformity: CE conformity marking Instruction of the operating personnel These operating instructions describe the biological safety cabinet • and apply to the models MSC 0.9,...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants the operational safety and functions of the biological safety cabinet only under the condition that: • the device is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended purpose and as described in these operating instructions, • the device is not modified, • only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific are used, • inspections and maintenance are performed at the specified intervals, • an installation test is performed prior to the initial...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage General notes Symbols used in the operating instructions WARNING! is used if non-observance may cause serious or even lethal injuries. CAUTION! is used if non-observance may cause medium to minor injuries or damage. NOTE! is used for hints and useful information. RECYCLING! Valuable raw materials can be reused. Warning against electric shock.

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Observe operating instructions (switchbox ceiling) Warning against hand injuries (device side walls) Biohazard (left front section of device) Checked safety (cover light dome) Norme Française / NF - Postes de Sécurité Microbiologique T5A note (sample chamber fusing) RS 232 interface (top side of plenum panel) Installion of the armrests (right side of the light hood)

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage General notes 1.7.1 Correct use The Biological Safety Cabinet is a laboratory device for installation and operation in microbiological and biotechnical laboratories of safety levels 1, 2, and 3. It has been designed as a Class II microbiological biological safety cabinet, in accordance with EN 12469. Depending on the hazard level of the agents involved, the operator must prepare in writing appropriate decontamination procedures for the device and the accessories used in the sample chamber. Prior to the initial operation of the cabinet,...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Delivery for the biological safety cabinet includes the following: • biological safety cabinet (without stand) • armrests • device documentation: – operating instructions – factory test report Optional components and accessories are listed as separate items in the delivery document. Acceptance inspection After the device has been delivered, immediately check the device: • for completeness, • for possible damage. If the delivery is incomplete or if you detect any transport damage to the device, contact the forwarding agency and Thermo...

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Ambient conditions The operational safety and correct function of the device depends on the location where it is to be operated. The biological safety cabinet must be operated only at locations that meet the ambient conditions listed below. Location requirements: • The electrical system of the device has been designed for an operating height of up to 2000 m above sea level. • The mains power supply outlet should be out of casual reach to prevent accidental shut-off. Ideally, the outlet should be installed above the safety cabinet....

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage Room ventilation The room ventilation should preferably be a ventilation system that complies with the national requirements for the application. • The inlet air and exhaust air openings of the room ventilation must be located so that drafts are prevented from impairing the function of the safety cabinet air system. Coupling to laboratory exhaust systems Coupling biological safety cabinets to a laboratory exhaust system, air that spills of biological agents must be discharged to prevent inflow to the installation space. The ventilation...