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- Page 1 PuriCare Open Access Stations Models 3820000 3820001 3820010 3820011 3820020 3820021 3820033 3820023 3820034 3820024 3820036 3820026 3820038 3820028...
- Page 2 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reasonable labor as a result of normal and proper use of the equipment with compatible chemicals. Broken glassware and maintenance items, such as filters, gaskets, light bulbs, finishes and lubrication are not warranted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE ONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Exhaust Requirements Electrical Requirements Space Requirements Overhead Clearance CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Open Access Station PuriCare Components Preparing the Station for Operation Exhaust System Requirements Initial Certification CHAPTER 4: THEORY OF OPERATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... - Page 4 CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PURICARE Routine Maintenance Schedule Service Operations Drain System Downflow Velocities Downflow Velocity Grid Patterns Exhaust Volume Calculation Speed Control Adjustments Supply HEPA Filter Replacement Exhaust HEPA Filter Replacement Impeller and Motor/Blower Maintenance & Replacement Diffuser Removal Storage CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR OPEN ACCESS STATION Installing a Side Mounted Shelf...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco PuriCare Series Open Access Station. Your PuriCare product is designed to protect you, your product and your laboratory environment from aerosols. It is the result of Labconco’s years of experience manufacturing laboratory equipment, and many of its features were suggested to us by users like you. - Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack, inspect, install, and certify your Open Access Station. Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions explains how the PuriCare operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the station.
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Page 7: Typographical Conventions
Chapter 1: Introduction Typographical Conventions Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help you understand and use this manual: Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic type (e.g., Chapter 3: Getting Started). Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered format. ... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Prerequisites
HAPTER REREQUISITES Before you install your Open Access Station, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your station. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power must be located near the installation site. -
Page 9: Exhaust Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Figure 2-1 Exhaust Requirements THE OPEN ACCESS STATION DISCHARGES ITS FILTERED EXHAUST AIR UNDERNEATH THE UNIT. IT SHOULD BE PLACED AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY VERTICAL OBSTRUCTION TO OPERATE PROPERLY. Electrical Requirements The different PuriCare models have the following electrical requirements: Table 2-1 Model # Requirements... -
Page 10: Space Requirements
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OF THE PURICARE ARE 100V PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER 115V CIRCUIT (GFIC). LABCONCO DOES NOT RECOMMEND INSTALLING A GFIC ON THE OUTLET THAT THE PURICARE PLUGS INTO. Space Requirements The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B: Open Access Station Dimensions. -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Getting Started
IF YOUR STATION WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU within fifteen MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT (15) days of CARRIER. LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS delivery. ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGES. Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 12: Puricare Components
Do not move the station by tilting it onto a hand truck. PuriCare Components Labconco manufactures Open Access Stations for use with 100 volts, 115 volts or 230 volts. Locate the station model you received in the following group of tables. Verify that the components listed are present and undamaged. -
Page 13: Exhaust System Requirements
Inflow Volume Test Airflow Smoke Patterns *There is no tolerance on the downflow profile values. If you have any questions regarding certification agencies or need assistance in locating one, contact Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522-7658 or 816-333-8811. Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 14: Safety Precautions
HAPTER HEORY PERATION AFETY RECAUTIONS The Open Access Station operates using the following principles: Filtration and retention of particulates by High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters Directional airflow The major components in the Open Access Station are: The HEPA filters ... - Page 15 Chapter 4: Theory of Operation & Safety Precautions The HEPA filter media is very fragile. Do not touch or contact the media surface. If you think the surface of a HEPA filter is damaged, DO NOT USE THE STATION. Have the HEPA filter integrity tested by a qualified certifier before using the station.
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Page 16: Directional Airflow
Chapter 4: Theory of Operation & Safety Precautions Directional Airflow Directional airflow plays a key role in the Open Access Station’s performance. Sterile, HEPA filtered air flows downward throughout the work area, protecting the animals inside from external and cross contamination. All of this “supply” air and some room air is drawn into both sides of the station at the grilles. -
Page 17: Speed Controls
Do not use this device for the containment of biohazardous, toxic, flammable, or explosive materials. If you have questions regarding the operation of this device, contact Labconco at 800- 821-5525 or www.labconco.com. When transporting over rough surfaces the station lift system must be in the lowest position. - Page 18 If you suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged, DO NOT use the station; contact a local certification agency or Labconco at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for recertification information. THE HEPA FILTERS IN THE PURICARE STATION WILL ...
- Page 19 Chapter 4: Theory of Operation & Safety Precautions Proper operation of the station depends largely upon the station’s location and the operator’s work habits. Consult the Installation and Normal Operation sections of this manual for further details. WHEN SURFACE DISINFECTING THE PURICARE STATION: ...
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Page 20: Chapter 5: Using Your Puricare
HAPTER SING Operating the Sashes Because of the PuriCare's spring loaded, self-locking sash mechanisms, it will take only a few pounds of force to lift the sashes up or down, and you can lock either of the sashes in the fully open position. 1. -
Page 21: Using The Electric Lift System
Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare Figure 5-1 Using the Electric Lift System During operation, the electric lift system may cause a slight vibration in the station. This is normal and does not impact the operation of the unit. The lift system is designed for intermittent operation only. Continuous operation of the lift system for more than one out of each 10-minute interval may cause the lift system’s thermal override to activate. -
Page 22: Using The Retractable Power Cord
Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare To raise the station, press and hold the “UP” arrow of the LIFT SYSTEM Switch. Keep the switch depressed until the front edge of the air intake is even with the operator’s beltline. To lower the station, press and hold the “DOWN” arrow of the LIFT SYSTEM Switch. - Page 23 Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare Working In Your PuriCare Planning Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before beginning work. Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or entry into the room while the station is in use. Start-up ...
- Page 24 Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare Final Purging Upon completion of work, the station should be allowed to operate for two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the work area. Unloading Materials and Equipment Objects in contact with contaminated material should be surface decontaminated before removal from the station.
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Page 25: Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Puricare
HAPTER AINTAINING Now that you have an understanding of how to work in the Open Access Station, we will review the suggested maintenance schedule and the common service operations necessary to maintain your PuriCare for peak performance. Many of the service operations should be performed only by trained and experienced certification technicians after the station has been properly decontaminated. -
Page 26: Service Operations
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Monthly (or more often as required) Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces of the station, particularly the front, back and top of the unit, to remove any accumulated dust. Disinfect and lift the work surface. Surface disinfect the lower plenum with a solution of 70% ethanol, or a suitable disinfectant. -
Page 27: Drain System
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Figure 6-1 Remove work surface. Loosen knobs under grille. Unlatch spring pins on each end. Pull away from cabinet. Drain Drain System THE PURICARE STATION HAS A DRAIN LOCATED IN THE CATCH PAN UNDER EACH GRILLE. THESE DRAINS ARE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE DRAIN LINE. - Page 28 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Upper Prefilter Removal: 1. Remove one and loosen the other Phillips screws that secure the two upper prefilter brackets as shown in Figure 6-2. 2. Swing the upper prefilter brackets until the prefilters can be lifted out of the top of the units.
- Page 29 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Figure 6-3 Loosen the nut on the prefilter bracket. Rotate the bracket away from the prefilters. Tilt the prefilters and lift them out of the station. Changing the Fluorescent Lamps: 1. Unplug the station. 2. Swing up both sashes. 3.
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Page 30: Downflow Velocities
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Resetting a Circuit Breaker: To reset any of the circuit breakers located on the top of the unit near the power cord outlet, depress the white button until it sets. The service operations listed in the rest of this chapter should only be performed by a qualified certifier. -
Page 31: Speed Control Adjustments
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Speed Control Adjustments The Open Access Station blower speeds should only be adjusted by a qualified certification technician. Adjustment of the impeller and/or blower speeds will affect the containment of the unit. The Open Access Station uses two independent speed controls to control the upper impellers (Supply Air) and the lower Motor/Blower (Exhaust Air) 1. -
Page 32: Supply Hepa Filter Replacement
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Front Panel Removal: 1. Unplug the station. 2. Remove the two upper prefilters as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the upper front panel as shown in Figure 6-5. 4. - Page 33 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare 7. Locate the four plenum lift bolts that raise the upper plenum. They are located in each corner of the plenum, next to the locking bolts, and they thread into the top of the plenum. Tighten each bolt until there is approximately ¼ inch clearance between the top of the HEPA filter and the bottom of the plenum.
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Page 34: Exhaust Hepa Filter Replacement
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Exhaust HEPA Filter Replacement Ensure that the station is in its lowest position before removing the Exhaust HEPA Filter. 1. Lower the unit to its lowest position and then unplug it. 2. Remove the lower front panel by removing the #2 Phillips screws on the perimeter of the panel. -
Page 35: Impeller And Motor/Blower Maintenance & Replacement
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare Impeller and Motor/Blower Maintenance and Replacement The motor/blower should be serviced by a qualified certification technician. The stations blower motor and impeller bearings are sealed and require no lubrication. DO NOT attempt to lubricate them. To replace an Impeller: 1. -
Page 36: Diffuser Removal
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare 6. Pull the assembly straight out the plenum. 7. To replace the motor/blower assembly, reverse the above procedure. Before installing the blower chamber cover, ensure that the motor rotates in the correct direction when turned on. 8. -
Page 37: Storage
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare To remove the upper diffuser, remove these Figure 6-9 six thumbscrews (three on each side). To remove the lower diffuser, remove these six screws (three on each side). Storage If the PuriCare is to be left unused for more than one month, the unit should be prepared for storage. -
Page 38: Chapter 7: Modifying Your Open Access Station
HAPTER ODIFYING CCESS TATION There are several ways to modify your PuriCare for your individual requirements. One of these includes the addition of a shelf. Installing a Side Mounted Shelf 1. Ensure that the shelf kit you have is the proper one. Kits for mounting on the operator’s left side are #3794900. -
Page 39: Installing An End Shelf
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Open Access Station Figure 7-1 Shelf Bracket Assembly Shelf Kit New #10-24 x .62 Screw (Typ 4 Locations) #10 Star Washer New with Kit (Typ 4 Locations) Existing #10-24 x .62 Screw (Typ 4 Locations) Installing an End Shelf 1. -
Page 40: Installing The Handle Kit
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Open Access Station Installing the Handle Kit 1. Turn the PuriCare off. 2. Remove the work surface. 3. Locate and remove the four black plastic plugs on the side of the Open Access Station. The handle bolts will go through these holes. Remove the plastic plugs by pressing them out from the inside. -
Page 41: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following table if your Open Access Station fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Station blower and Unit not plugged into Plug the PuriCare into appropriate lights won’t turn on... - Page 42 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Slight increase in HEPA filter loading The pressure reading will steadily pressure reading increase as the unit is used. Prefilter loading Check the prefilters for obstruction(s). Clean if necessary. Blockage or Ensure that the plenum beneath the restriction under the work surface is unobstructed.
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Page 43: Appendix A: Puricare Components
PPENDIX OMPONENTS Illustration A-1 indicates the location of the following service parts: PuriCare Replacement Parts Item Quantity Part No. Description 3717400 Impeller, 115 Volt (4 & 5FT model) 3717500 Impeller, 230 Volt (4 & 5FT model) 3803100 Supply HEPA Filter (5FT model) 3707902 Supply HEPA Filter (4FT model) 1211200... - Page 44 Appendix A: PuriCare Components Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 45: Appendix B: Open Access Station Dimensions
PPENDIX CCESS TATION IMENSIONS Model Dimension A Size 48.4" (1229 mm) 58.4" (1483 mm) Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 46: Appendix C: Open Access Station Specifications
PPENDIX CCESS TATION PECIFICATIONS Electrical Data Station Model Electrical Requirements 115 VAC – 60 Hz, 1 Phase – 12 Amps 3820000 & -01 Station Model Electrical Requirements 100 VAC – 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase – 12 Amps 3820010 & -11 Station Model Electrical Requirements 230 VAC –... -
Page 47: Motor Specifications
Appendix C: Open Access Station Specifications Motor Specifications Station Model Electrical Requirements 115 VAC – 60 Hz, 3.8 Full Load Amps 3820000 & -01 1/3 H.P. 1625 RPM Automatic Thermal Protection Station Model Electrical Requirements 115 VAC – 50/60 Hz, 3.9 Full Load Amps 1/3 H.P. 3820010 &... - Page 48 Appendix C: Open Access Station Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 49 Appendix C: Open Access Station Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 50 Appendix C: Open Access Station Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 51: Appendix D: Puricare Accessories
PPENDIX CCESSORIES Shelf Kit Shelf kits are available for either the left side (part number 3794900) or the right side (part number 3794901). The shelves are suitable for mounting on either side of the station. The shelves have a capacity of 20 pounds, a trigger to release the shelf, and fold down flat when not in use. - Page 52 PPENDIX UICK HART CCESS TATONS 4FT 100 or 115V 4FT 230V 5FT 100 or 115V 5FT 230V Model Sash Height (inches) Downflow (FPM) 50-60 50-55 50-60 50-55 Approximate Settings for new Filters Mag Gauge Reading 0.3-0.5 0.3-0.5 0.3-0.5 0.3-0.5 Supply Filter Number of Laskin Nozzles Needed Exhaust Volume (CFM) 509-528 434-452...
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