SECTION 6 ..............11 SERVICING ....................11 Warning This system must be used in compliance with these instructions and any repairs or maintenance carried out by qualified personnel. For parts or service information please contact Monmouth Scientific on: +44 (0) 1278 458090...
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE CABINET The Monmouth PCR Cabinet provides optimum clean air characteristics for the processing of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The cabinet significantly lowers the risk of cross contamination of your PCR sample by providing a curtain of Class 100 clean air (Laminar Flow) over the entire worksurface.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION • The cabinet should be sited in a draught free position ASSEMBLY The cabinet is supplied fully assembled with the main HEPA filter and pre-filter fitted. TESTING / COMMISSIONING A test certificate will be supplied for conformity to CE marking, electrical test and airflow.
SECTION 3 OPERATION STARTING THE CABINET The cabinet is switched on by the green rocker switch to the right of the control panel. If the safety screen is fitted the fluorescent light will come on and the fan will remain off. The fan will start when the safety screen is removed. UV CYCLE OPERATION TO START A UV CYCLE THE SAFETY SCREEN MUST BE IN POSITION.
All red warning lights will flash on and off, a continuous audio alarm will sound and the fluorescent light will be switched off. If this occurs the cabinet is unsafe to use. Contact Monmouth Scientific for further advice.
The Pre-Filter should be changed when the low airflow alarm is activated. Remove the thumbscrews on top of the cabinet and lift off the pre-filter retainer. Replacement pre-filters may be obtained from Monmouth Scientific – Part No PF-0023 MAIN HEPA FILTER - CHANGING The HEPA filter should be changed by trained personnel.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE The cabinet should be isolated from the electricity supply before carrying out any maintenance procedures. FUSES Always replace fuses with the correct type and rating: The main fuses (5A Type T) are located in the mains inlet socket at the back of the cabinet.
• Check airflow monitor and re-calibrate if necessary • Check safety interlocks and alarms • Inspect electrical components, lighting, cables etc. • Issue test report and airflow certificate. For parts or service information please contact Monmouth Scientific on: +44 (0) 1278 458090...
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Monmouth Scientific Units 5 & 6 Kilnside East Quay Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4DB Email: info@monmouthscientific.co.uk Monmouth Scientific is a trading division of Monmouth Surgical Ltd.
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