Standard Components; Ambient Conditions - Thermo Scientific MSC-Advantage Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions Biological Safety Cabinet | MSC-Advantage
3 Installation
3.1

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 ac-
cidental shut-off. Ideally, the outlet should be installed above the safety
cabinet.
The outlet must be accessible to authorized personnel only. It constitutes,
together with the power cable plug, the disconnection device for all poles.
• The flooring of the location must be adequately strong and not flammable.
• The stand must ensure a sufficient load-bearing capacity (twice the device
weight).
• The room in which the device is installed must be of adequate height. For
devices that are not connected to an exhaust system, the distance between
the exhaust air opening at the device ceiling and the room ceiling must be
at least 200 mm (8 in).
• The location must be equipped with an appropriate ventilation system
(see Section 3.2.).
• For the valves may be installed a lateral distance of at least 300 mm is required
to ensure accessibility for the installation, see Chapter 4.6
• The temperature within the room must be between 15 °C and 40 °C
(49 °F and 104 °F).
• The relative humidity in the vicinity of the device must not exceed 90 %.
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NOTE - Ambient conditions!
If ambient conditions vary from those descri-
bed above, please contact Thermo Fisher
Scientific for assistance in installing the device.
NOTE - Temporary storage!
If the device is stored only temporarily (up to
four weeks), the ambient temperature may be
between -20 °C and +60 °C (-4 °F and +140 °F)
at a relative air humidity of up to 90 %. For lon-
ger storage periods, the location requirements
apply.