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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.
Table of Contents 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Contents Included 2: BEFORE YOU INSTALL Location Requirements Clearance Requirements Electrical Requirements Exhaust Requirements 3: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Typographical Conventions General Safety Precautions Safety Precautions for this Product 4: INSTALLATION Step 1: Unpacking the EDC Step 2: Preparing the Evidence Drying Cabinet for Operation Initial Operation •...
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Prefilters HEPA Filters Blower Cabinet Air Intake and Exhaust Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Safety Precautions 6: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fan/UV Light Switch UV Security Lock Filter System Light Shelf Operation Drying in the Cabinet Start-up Wipe-Down Loading Evidence Unloading Evidence Wipe-Down Shutdown 7: MAINTAINING THE CABINET...
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8: TROUBLESHOOTING UV Light is dim or flickering Cabinet Blower and/or lights will not turn on UV Light not working Filter System light is on/flickering APPENDIX A: PARTS LIST APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX D: ACCESSORIES...
1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of a Labconco Protector Evidence Drying Cabinet (EDC). The cabinet is designed to protect you, and the room environment from biohazardous aerosols and offensive odors while drying evidence. The Protector Series cabinet is the result of years of experience in manufacturing laboratory equipment, and users like you suggested many of its features to us.
Verify that all of these items are included with the EDC. If you did not receive one or more of the components listed for the cabinet, or if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporation immediately for further instructions.
2: Before You Install Before you install the product, the site should be prepared for installation. Examine the location where you intend to install it. 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.
Electrical Requirements The product models have the following electrical requirements. Typical Operating Current Catalog Number Electrical Circuit Requirements (Amps) 33900-00 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 6A 1 Phase 33900-01 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3A 1 Phase *Electrical Requirements, ‘V’ = VAC (Voltage with alternating current), ‘A’ = Amperes A dedicated outlet with an appropriate circuit breaker should be located as close as possible to the product (6 feet or 1.8 meters maximum).
3: Safety Precautions Before unpacking, installing, operating, maintaining, or servicing this equipment, read the following safety warnings and precautions. Avant le déballage, l’installation, le fonctionnement, l’entretien ou la maintenance de cet équipement, lire les avertissements de sécurité et les précautions d’emploi. –...
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– Air or components that will be very hot. BURN RISK (HIGH TEMPERATURE) Take care not to touch these defined areas. Failure to avoid these areas may result in moderate to severe injury. – Air ambiant ou RISQUE DE BRÛLURE (TEMPÉRATURE ÉLEVÉE) composant devenant très chaud.
– Do not lift or move this equipment without assistance. LIFTING HAZARD – Ne pas soulever ou déplacer cet équipement sans DANGER DE LEVAGE assistance. – Magnets or magnetic field present. MAGNETIC FIELD IN USE – Présence d'aimants ou de champ CHAMP MAGNETIQUE UTILISE magnétique.
Ne jamais toucher les parties mobiles. Le non-respect de la consigne consistant à éviter les pièces mobiles peut entraîner des blessures graves, la mort ou des dommages matériels. Never misuse this product. Never disable, override, or otherwise bypass safety guards, panels, switches, sensors or alarms. Doing so will result in moderate to serious injury, death, or damage to this product or property.
4: Installation With the installation site properly prepared, you are ready to unpack and install the Evidence Drying Cabinet (EDC). This section covers how to: • Unpack and move the cabinet. • Install the cabinet. • Connect the electrical supply source. Step 1: Unpacking the EDC The following tools are required to unpack and install the equipment: •...
Note: United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery. Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If the product was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
UV light should relight. Turn the UV Security Keylock to the “OFF” position, and the UV light will turn off. If the UV light does not work as described, then call Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522-7658 or 816-333-8811.
5: Performance Features & Safety Precautions The Protector Evidence Drying Cabinet (EDC) operates using the following principles: • Directional airflow. • Prefiltration of large particulates by an inlet prefilter (in the door) and an exhaust prefilter (in the top of the liner). •...
Directional Airflow Directional airflow plays a critical role in EDC performance. Air is drawn into the inlet prefilter, located on the bottom of the door(s). The filtered air then flows upwards through the liner, passing over the evidence to be dried.
99.99% efficient in removing particles 0.3 micron. The HEPA filter media is very fragile. DO NOT touch the media. If you think the media of a HEPA filter is damaged, DO NOT USE THE CABINET. Call Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522- 7658 or 816-333-8811.
Note: HEPA Filters are only effective against particulate material. Gases will pass through the filter. Figure 5-2 Polyurethane seal Filter frame Between media pack and filter frame Filter media pack – A continuous sheet of filter media Blower The blower assembly pulls room air into the intake prefilter on the front of the door(s), through the liner and exhaust prefilter, and then forces it through the HEPA and granular activated carbon filter.
Avoid puncturing the HEPA filter during installation or normal operation. If you suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged, DO NOT use the cabinet; contact Labconco at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for further information. The HEPA filters in the cabinet will gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter from the items placed in the cabinet.
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Do not operate the cabinet without all of the appropriate filters in place. If an odor is detected coming out of the granular activated carbon, it needs to be replaced. The weight limit for the fold down shelves is 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each, and the floor of the cabinet and lower storage area is 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
6: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Fan/UV Light Switch The cabinet Fan/UV Light switch is located on the upper front of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 6-1. Turning the switch to the “Fan” position starts the blower, drawing air in through the cabinet.
Figure 6-1 Shelf Operation The three drying shelves on the left side wall can be positioned horizontally to dry small pieces of evidence, or swung down, against the left side wall of the liner, if needed. To position the shelves in the up (horizontal) position: 1.
Drying in the Cabinet Start-up • Turn off UV light and turn the UV Security switch to “OFF”. Remove the key and store it in a safe place. • Ensure the drain strainer is in place. • Turn the switch to “Fan”. •...
Unloading Evidence • Wear a long-sleeved lab coat with knit cuffs and over-the-cuff rubber gloves. Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if appropriate. • Carefully remove objects in the cabinet. Evidence that was considered biohazardous when loaded should be handled as biohazardous. If your protocol required the use of evidence prefilters, remove them now and store them appropriately.
7: Maintaining the Cabinet This section details the maintenance required for optimal operation of the Evidence Drying Cabinet (EDC). Maintenance Safety Precautions The following tools and supplies are required to maintain the equipment: • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • 70% alcohol solution (or other approved surface disinfectant) •...
The common service operations necessary to maintain the EDC for peak performance are listed below. Routine Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Frequency Activity Weekly Monthly Annually • • • Disinfect interior surfaces (with suitable chemical disinfectant). • • • Clean door and surface of UV lamp with appropriate glass cleaner.
Service Operations Door Evidence Prefilter Replacement: 1. Pull the prefilter frame(s) straight away from the door(s), as shown in Figure 7-1. 2. Wearing appropriate gloves and working on the inside surface of the prefilter frame(s), carefully pull out the Evidence prefilter(s). The Evidence prefilter(s) can now be examined for trace evidence or stored with the evidence in a sealed bag for future reference.
Cabinet Evidence Prefilter Replacement: 1. Open the cabinet’s glass door(s) and locate the cabinet prefilter frame on the upper right side of the liner. See Figure 7-2. 2. To access the prefilter, loosen the captive thumbscrew until it is released. The front of the prefilter frame will swing down.
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Granular Activated Carbon and HEPA Filter Replacement: 1. Use an appropriate stepladder to gain access to the top of the EDC and release the two bungee cords securing the granular activated and carbon and HEPA filters, as shown in Figure 7-3. 2.
Changing the UV Lamp: NOTE: For optimum performance, the UV lamp should be changed on an annual basis. NOTE: The UV lamp and the work area of the cabinet must be thoroughly decontaminated before removing the lamp. 1. Unplug the cabinet and open the door(s). 2.
Resetting a Circuit Breaker: To reset any of the circuit breakers located on the top rear of cabinet, depress the white button until it resets. Figure 7-4 Setting the Speed Control: Adjustment of the speed control varies the volume of air drawn through the liner while the unit is operating.
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Figure 7-6 2. After removing the hole plug, locate the pressure switch dial which can be turned using the same flat head screwdriver. Refer to 7-7 for a visual. Figure 7-6 NOTE: Turning the dial clockwise will increase the threshold for the pressure light to turn on.
8: Troubleshooting Refer to the following table if the cabinet fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve the problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. UV Light is dim or flickering:...
Appendix A: Parts List Table A-1 indicates common parts that may need replacing. Table A-1 Quantity Item Part No. Description (EA per unit) 3872600 Door Prefilter, 3 FT package of 6 EA 3872601 Door Evidence Prefilter, 3FT package of 10 EA 3872700 Cabinet (top) Prefilter, package of 6 EA 3872701...
Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-1 indicates the product dimensions. All dimensions shown in inches. Figure B-1 Interior Dimensions: 36.0" (914 mm) H x 32.3" (820 mm) W x 26.5" (673 mm) D Interior Dimensions: 56.0" (1422mm) Height x 26.5" (673mm) Deep x “C” Lower Storage Dimensions: 12.4"...
Appendix D: Accessories Door Evidence Prefilters (# 3951802) Package of 10 each Door Evidence prefilters. Evidence prefilters are single use polyester prefilters to be examined and or retained for trace evidence. Precut to fit the door prefilter frame. 1 lb. (0.5kg). Cabinet Evidence Prefilters (# 3951803) Package of 10 each Cabinet Evidence prefilters.
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Security Tags (# 3902400) Package of 100 each tamper-evident, labeled tags. Tags irreversibly indicate if the cabinet door has been opened during the drying cycle. 1 lb. (0.5kg). Hanging Clips (# 3869500) Package of 10 each hanging clips, that allow small articles to be hung from the cabinet’s hanger rod or shelf.
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