erlab CaptairStore 531 Midcap Instruction And User's Manual

Ductless filtering chemical storage cabinet

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CaptairStore 531 Midcap
Ductless filtering chemical storage cabinet
Instructions & User's Manual

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  • Page 1 CaptairStore 531 Midcap Ductless filtering chemical storage cabinet Instructions & User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General ..................3 Safety notices ................3 Organisation of your storage ..........4 The Erlab guarantee ..............6 Mounting the unit ..............7 Replacing the filters ..............9 Recommendations for the use of filters ......11 Shelves : maximum permissible mass ......12...
  • Page 3: General

    New filters must be stored in their packaging, kept in a dry location and laid flat. (see recommendations for storing and using the filters). Erlab recommends keeping a logbook which is specific to the device and shows the chemical agents handled, how often they are used and the...
  • Page 4: Organisation Of Your Storage

    Organization of your storage Prior to handling or storing a chemical product, it is mandatory to consult your label; this label provides information on the danger associated with chemical substances as well as the basic principles of protection during handling and storage. This information includes pictograms, some special instructions are reproduced below: EXPLOSIVE COMBUSTIVE...
  • Page 5 CaptairStore 531 Midcap Instructions & User’s Manual Before inserting any new product into the cabinet, the user must check its chemical compatibility with the products it already contains. For example, in the category of corrosive products, it is necessary to distinguish between Acids and Bases. In every case, Acids and Bases must be separated: the reaction of a strong acid with a strong base is highly exothermic (releases heat), which may cause serious accidents.
  • Page 6: The Erlab Guarantee

    Consumable items (including filters) and Captair Pyramid remain under warranty only until the first use. Erlab Inc. is the Sole US Distributor of Captair products and is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of failure to follow instructions that are included with the original product.
  • Page 7: Mounting The Unit

    CaptairStore 531 Midcap Instructions & User’s Manual 822 Smart Midcap Underben ch s torage cabinet sl id ing d o o rs Pa r t s l ist Underbench storage cabinet AB062 H12011101 (AS) H12011201 (BE) Filter H12011301 (F) H12011401 (K)
  • Page 8: Assembling The Unit

    Assembling the unit Lift the protective cover up Insert the carbon filter at the bottom of the storage and place it Replace the protective cover Connecting your device to a power supply...
  • Page 9: Replacing The Filters

    Replacing the filters Each molecular filter is labeled as follows. Please observe these markings. The table below summarizes the different types of carbon filters that Erlab® offers along with their fields of application. For organic vapors Type AS For acid vapors...
  • Page 10 Filter Replacement Procedure For these operations, we strongly recommended that the user or maintenance technician wear the necessary safety equipment, including: safety glasses, lab coat and gloves. Unplug the power source and lift the protective cover Remove the carbon filter from the cabinet Insert the new carbon filter in the bottom of the cabinet and place it Replace the protective cover and reconnect the appliance to the mains...
  • Page 11: Recommendations For The Use Of Filters

    We recommend replacing the filter annually (if used 24/7). ERLAB offers 3-point validation of your handling operations based on a scientific analysis carried out by its laboratory specialists via the global Erlab Safety Program (E.S.P) which includes the Valiquest questionnaire : •...
  • Page 12: Shelves : Maximum Permissible Mass

    Shelves : maximum permissible mass (kg) Shelves 5 kg Cleaning and maintenance Mechanical item checks Acrylic Parts: These parts must be clean; white streaks or spatters indicate rather heavy use of acid (hydrochloric acid) or products handled at a high temperature. Ensuring the transparency of the walls is a part of regular maintenance for the enclosure. Cleaning the appliance: Cleaning the dividers is mandatory and must be done regularly.
  • Page 13 CaptairStore 531 Midcap Instructions & User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 About Erlab The Erlab Research and Development laboratory Since 1968, Erlab has been a specialist, inventor and world leader in ductless, zero-emission filtering fume hoods for laboratories to provide total safety in chemical handling. Erlab filtration We provide technologies to protect laboratory staff from inhaling chemicals. This is made possible thanks to our Research and Development (R&D) department, which has continuously improved our filtration technology for more than 50 years.

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