Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Contents General notes ..................6 General safety instructions ............. 6 Warranty ..................7 Explanation of symbols ..............7 1.3.1 Symbols used in the operating instructions ......7 1.3.2 Symbols on the device ............. 8 Use of the device ................
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Contents 6.3.5 Activating and deactivating the internal power supply ... 40 6.3.6 Displaying the UV disinfection time ........40 6.3.7 Activating and deactivating the potential-free contact (optional) ................. 40 6.3.8 Switching the cabinet to OFF mode ........41 6.3.9...
E-Mail info.labequipment@thermofisher.com General safety instructions These safety instructions describe the safety features of the Safe 2020 and Maxisafe 2020 series. The safety cabinet has been manufactured in keeping with the latest technological developments and has been tested before delivery for its correct function.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 General notes Warranty Thermo Electron LED GmbH warrant the operational safety and functions of the 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, •...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 General notes Model Maxisafe 2020: The safety cabinet also meets the requirements from DIN 12980 / 2005-06 and can be used for the production of cytostatic agents. For cytostatic agent applications, use the lowered one-piece working plate only.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Delivery Standard components Delivery for the safety cabinet includes the following: Model Safe 2020: • safety cabinet, • drain valve. Model Maxisafe 2020: • safety cabinet • armrests • stand All models: •...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Installation Ambient conditions The operational safety and correct function of the unit depend on the location where it is to be operated. The safety cabinet must be operated only at locations that meet the ambient conditions listed below.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Installation Correct location Choose a draft-free location where the safety cabinet does not interfere with the room traffic. Fig. 1: This figure shows preferred locations for safety cabinets and unsuiable locations, not in accordance with the safety requirements.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Installation Transport Model Safe 2020: Fig. 2: To prevent tilting, always transport the device using a suitable carrier, even for a transport within a building, and separate it from the stand.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Overall view Model Safe 2020: • Fig. 3a: Plenum assembly [5] with plenum for downflow blower [24] and plenum for exhaust air blower [2]. The downflow filter and the exhaust air filter are installed directly to the relevant blower.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Model Maxisafe 2020: • Fig. 3b: Stand [5] with integral prefilter housing [6]. • Filter inserts [2] for the prefilter housing. The number of supplied filter inserts depends on the width of the device. To protect from liquid residues, the filter inserts are oriented slightly sloping from the device backpanel to form a drain duct to the floorpan [3].
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Safety system The safety system comprises a combination of protective and alarm systems that ensure maximum personal and material protection. Safety systems: • Vacuum-sealed air system A vacuum-sealed air system in combination with HEPA filters for downflow and exhaust air forms the basis of the safety system for personal and material protection.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description • Position monitoring The position sensors monitor the position of the front cover as well as the movement of the front window; it will indicate when the front window is in the working position.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Model Maxisafe 2020: Fig. 4b: The filter system consists of a set of HEPA primary filter [10] (the number of filters depends on the sample chamber width) and two HEPA filters [2] and [5] for downflow air and exhaust air.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Controls and display Fig. 5: The safety cabinet is equipped with two separate control elements that operate independently of each other: • pilot switch [1]. • operating panel [2], The status indicators of the display [2] indicate control operations initiated with the control elements.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Sample chamber access The sample chamber of the device is accessible via two modes: Front cover: Fig. 6a: Manual opening of the front cover [2] allows access to the complete sample chamber width with an opening height C.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Device interfaces Fig. 7a: The standard equipment includes the outlets [10] for internal power supply as well as the openings [8] on both sides for routing of cables and hoses. All other supply connections are available as options.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description Disinfection adapter (optional), Fig. 7a: The disinfection adapter [9] is used to connect a mobile UV radiation device. The adapter is connected to the device control, the UV disinfection routine with a mobile UV device may be controlled with the remote control.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Unit description UV lamp unit Fig. 8: The UV lamp unit consists of two lamp housings [2] with two UV lamps each [1] that are integral to the side walls. Both lamp housings are protected by a stainless steel cover [3].
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up Initial operation Prior to initial operation, the safety cabinet must be subjected to an installation test. Correct assembly and installation performed by the operator are essential for good start-up. Model Maxisafe 2020:...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up Model Maxisafe 2020: Fig. 10b: The stand [3] and the prefilter housing form an assembly. To facilitate the installation of the device frame [1], the stand is equipped with a lifting mechanism.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up Drain valve (optional) Fig. 10c: The drain valve [2] is installed into the floorpan opening [1] at the floor at the left front area of the sample chamber. NOTE – Installation The optional drain valve must be installed only by authorized service personnel.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up Power supply connection WARNING – High voltage! Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock. Before connecting the device to the power supply system, check plug and power supply cable for possible damage.
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up After the initialization routine has been completed, the calibration routine is run (only Maxisafe 2020): • The display shows "CAL". • The routine starts automatically when the device control is in the work mode (sees Section 6.2) and runs for approx 30 minutes.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up RS 232 interface connection The RS 232 interface has been designed for a cable connection with 9-pin connectors and a contact assignment of 1:1. Connection of the device: 1. Turn PC off.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Start-up Installation test Do not operate the device before the installation test has been completed. • The installation inspection of the device must be conducted in accordance with EN 12469 and additionally according to DIN 12980 for Maxisafe 2020.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control Display Fig. 13: The display in the light dome is used as indicator and output instrument for: • status messages, • parameter input and output. 6.1.1 Functions of the display components...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control Handling and control Fig. 13 Indicator and operating panel 6.1.2 Display during the calibration routine The routine runs for approx 30 minutes. During this time, the display shows alternatingly cal and the descending time value.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control The battery operation safety feature (optional) allows the complete lowering of the front window after a power failure by pressing the pilot switch. 6.1.6 Display and functions after a power failure After the power supply has been reestablished after a power failure, the display shows the values and functions that were last shown prior to the failure.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control Description of the operating modes The following operating modes exist for the device: • Calibration mode (after initial start-up, version Maxisafe 2020) • OFF mode • Work mode •...
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control • The internal power supply is operational: • If the internal power supply is switched on, the status indicator illuminates. INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY ACTIVATED Standby mode: For an interruption of the work process, the front window can be lowered and the sample chamber sealed aerosol-tight.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control Operation system The device control software automatically determines the temporary operating state of the safety cabinet and automatically disables those functions of the operating panel that are in contradiction to the safety requirements of the switching state.
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control Lowering the front window: • Keep the key depressed Stopping the downward movement: • Release the Switching the device to OFF mode: • Keep the key depressed until the ready signal sounds...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.2 Moving the front window to the working position 1. Raising or lowering the front window: • Press, then release the key for approx. 1 second • The red status indicator on the display is illuminated •...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.4 Switching the illumination on and off In each operating mode, the sample chamber illumination can be switched on or off. • To switch the illumination on or off: Press, then release the 6.3.5...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 2. To deactivate the contact: Press, then release the The yellow status display goes off. NOTE – LED for potential-free contact If this button is pressed on the operating panel, the LED also illuminates if no external alarm system is connected to the device.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 5. Set the minutes: Press, then release the or the 6. Scroll through values: Keep the or the key depressed If the keys are depressed for approx. 2 or 3 seconds, a higher scroll speed is selected.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.11 Displaying the operating hours of the HEPA filters The filter total operating hours after the last filter replacement can be displayed. Upon each filter replacement, the hours are reset to zero.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.13 Setting and activating the timer The timer function allows you to switch the safety cabinet from the OFF mode to the work mode at a predetermined time. The timer can only be set when the device is in the OFF mode.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control NOTE – Activating the timer If the timer is to be activated without a prior change of the time values, the procedure above is performed and the existing time...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.15 Setting the UV disinfection time Depending on the equipment option of the cabinet, this setting is used to: • determine the disinfection time of the optional UV lamps in the side walls or •...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.3.17 Cancelling the UV disinfection While the UV disinfection routine is run, it can be interrupted at any time. 1. Cancelling the routine: • Press, then release the The status indicator goes off.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 8. Indication of the function: The predefined time value counts to zero. Pilot switch Fig. 17: The basic functions required for the operation of the device can be controlled with the pilot switch: •...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Handling and control 6.4.2 Switching the device to OFF mode 1. Move the front window to the upper and lower end positions. 2. Release the control element. 3. Keep the previously actuated control element depressed until the ready signal sounds.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Operation Hygiene preparations for the sample chamber The sample chamber surfaces and the accessories required for the work process must be disinfected and cleaned in accordance with the hygiene guidelines set forth for the application.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Operation Work rules The observance of work rules ensures a minimum of operational safety when handling the safety cabinet. Before starting an operation: • Take off jewelry. • Put on required personal protective gear, e.g. hand, face, or body protection.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Shut-down Interrupting an operation To interrupt a work process, the device is switched to the OFF mode. 1. Remove all samples from the safety cabinet and store them properly. 2. Remove accessories from the sample chamber and clean and disinfect them.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Cleaning and decontamination Decontamination procedure Several procedures can be applied for decontaminating the safety cabinet. Which procedure is selected, depends on: • the potential risk imminent in the agents, • the degree of purity required by an experiment or by a work process.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Cleaning and decontamination Predisinfection: 1. Remove all samples from the sample chamber and store them properly. 2. Remove accessories from the safety cabinet and disinfect them using the disinfection procedure recommended by the manufacturer.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Cleaning and decontamination 9.3.2 UV disinfection using a mobile UV device To control the disinfection routine of a mobile UV device with the safety cabinet software, ensure that the connecting plug of the UV device is compatible with the UV disinfection adapter of the safety cabinet.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Cleaning and decontamination Sterilization with formaldehyde Procedure: For sterilization, formaldehyde is evaporated in the tightly sealed sample chamber. The quantity of the formaldehyde used depends on the sample chamber volume of the cabinet version to be disinfected (see Technical Data).
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Maintenance 10.1 Inspection PER is the value that indicates the safety state of the safety cabinet by monitoring various device parameters. • If PER shows a value below 60, the device should be inspected.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Maintenance 10.2.2 Sample chamber illumination The tubes are installed in the front cover bezel. 1. Remove the bezel retaining screws and the bezel. 2. The luminescent tubes are retained by rotatable sockets. Rotate the tube carefully to the removal position and remove it from the socket.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Maintenance 10.3 Retrofitting and repairs External communication systems, e.g. failure report systems or components for supplying media such as gas solenoid valves can be retrofitted and integrated into the device control.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Disposal 11.1 Disposal procedure Discarded cabinets or unit components contain reusable materials. All components with the exception of the HEPA filters can be disposed of after having been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The HEPA filters must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable national and state regulations for special solid waste.
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Disposal WEEE Compliance: This product is required to comply with the European Union‘s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Technical data Electrical data Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Voltage Rated voltage 1/N/PE AC, 230 V - 50/60 Hz Blower voltage 48 V / DC Current Power consumption Leakage current < 3.5...
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Technical data Volume, weights, and loads Safe 2020 Volume Unit volume Floorpan Weights Cabinet Stand AFS 1 Stand AFS 2 Electrically operated stand Loads Max. load per working area module Max. load on overall working...
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020 Device log Device type: Part number: Serial number: Service number: Location: Operator's note: Work carried out Notes Date Signature...
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