Locating A Certifier - Thermo Scientific 1500 A2 Series Operating Manual

Section 3
Start-Up

Locating a Certifier

3-6 1500 Series A2
Caution Service and certification must be performed by qualified
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Biological safety cabinet certification consists of a series of tests designed to
verify that the cabinet is performing within operating parameters
established by the manufacturer. To assure that a biological safety cabinet
is operating as intended, each cabinet should be field-tested at the time of
installation and at least annually thereafter. Cabinets should be re-certified
whenever HEPA filters are changed, internal maintenance is performed, or
the unit is relocated.
Three industry-related organizations maintain lists of companies and
individuals who are active in the certification industry. You may contact
these organizations at the addresses listed below.
NSF International (NSF) and International Air Filtration Certifiers
Association (IAFCA) sponsor certifier accreditation programs. Accredited
certifiers have demonstrated proficiency at testing biological safety cabinets
by successfully completing written and/or practical examinations.
Biohazard Cabinet Field Certifier Program
NSF International
PO Box 130140
789 N. Dixboro Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140
Telephone (734) 769-8010 Or (800) NSF-MARK
Fax (734) 769-0109
http://www.nsf.org/Certified/Biohazard-Certifier
IAFCA
PO Box 12155
Columbus, OH 43212
Telephone (888) 679-1904
Fax (614) 486-1108
http://www.iafca.com/certifier.html
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