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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Space Requirements Clearance Location Requirements Exhaust Requirements Electrical Requirements 2 2 2 3 3 3 CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking the cabinet Preparing the Evidence Drying Cabinet for Operation Initial Operation 4 4 5 6 CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Directional Airflow Optional Evidence Prefilters Prefilters HEPA Filters Blower Cabinet Air Intake and Exhaust Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Safety Precaut
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE CABINET Routine Maintenance Schedule Service Operations Door Evidence Prefilter Replacement Door Prefilter Replacement Cabinet Evidence Prefilter Replacement Cabinet Prefilter Replacement Granular Activated Carbon and HEPA Filter Replacement Changing the UV Lamp Resetting a Circuit Breaker Setting the Speed Control CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 21 22-23 APPENDIX A: COMPONENTS 24 APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 25 APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 26 APPENDIX D:
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of a Labconco Protector Evidence Drying Cabinet. 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. The Evidence Drying cabinet models offer many unique features to enhance performance and flexibility.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Before you install the evidence drying cabinet, you need to plan the site for installation. Examine the location where you intend to install the cabinet. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a source of electrical power must be located near the installation site. Carefully read this chapter to learn: • Location requirements. • Electrical power requirements. • Exhaust requirements. • Service utility requirements.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Location Requirements Note: The cabinet is equipped with leg levelers to ease level cabinet installation. It should be located on a flat surface for proper cabinet alignment and door operation. Exhaust Requirements If you intend to connect the cabinet to the optional Exhaust Connection Kit, first examine the location to ensure that it accommodates the cabinet’s exhaust duct.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Now that the installation site is properly planned, you are ready to inspect and install the Protector evidence drying cabinet. This chapter covers how to: • Unpack and move the cabinet. • Install the cabinet. • Connect the electrical supply source. Tools required for installation the cabinet include two 1/2" wrenches, a flatblade screwdriver, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, , scissors, or a box knife. Note: The cabinet weighs approximately 250 lbs. (114 kg).
Chapter 3: Getting Started Do not discard the carton or packing material for the cabinet until all of the components have been checked, installed and tested. The cabinet is secured to the pallet using four (4) bolts. To remove the cabinet, remove four (4) bolts from underneath top skid boards that are holding the cabinet to the skid. You do not need to save these bolts and washers. In the clear plastic bag inside the cabinet, are four (4) leg levelers.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Initial Operation Prior to use with evidence, you should perform the following operational tests to ensure the cabinet is operating properly: • Airflow Smoke Pattern Test 3 With the cabinet fan ON, introduce smoke (from a cigarette, chemical smoke stick, etc.) into the prefilter at the bottom of the door. The smoke should flow directly into the cabinet, and then into the upper prefilter located at the top of the cabinet liner.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions The Protector evidence drying cabinet 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). • Filtration and retention of particulates by a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. • Adsorption of organic (odorous) chemicals by a granular activated carbon filter.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Directional Airflow Directional airflow plays a critical role in evidence drying cabinet performance. Air is drawn into the inlet prefilter, located on the bottom of the door. The filtered air then flows upward through the liner, passing over the evidence to be dried.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Optional Evidence Prefilters Optional Evidence Prefilters can be fitted on the inside (cabinet side) of the door prefilter (located on the front of the door) and cabinet prefilter (located on the inside top of the liner). These thin prefilters are designed for singleuse, to be removed after the evidence has dried. After removal, the Evidence Prefilters can be examined for trace evidence, or stored with the evidence in a sealed bag for future reference.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Blower The blower assembly pulls room air into the intake prefilter on the front of the door, through the liner and exhaust prefilter, and then forces it through the HEPA and granular activated carbon filter. The evidence drying cabinet uses a motorized, backward curved fan for quiet, energy efficient operation.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions For all models: NEVER expose ANY EVIDENCE, plastic or coated materials to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Never bypass the UV safety interlock that only allows the UV light to work when the door is closed. UV exposure to the skin is hazardous and can result in serious eye or skin injury. Ensure that the cabinet is connected to electrical service in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions • • Always dispose of disinfecting solutions in accordance with local and national laws. DO NOT allow bleach or disinfectants with high concentrations of free chlorine to contact the stainless steel components of the cabinet for a long period of time. Free chlorine will corrode stainless steel after extended contact. When handling used filters or prefilters, always wear appropriate personnel protective equipment.
Chapter 5: Using the Cabinet Fan/UV Light Switch The cabinet Fan/UV Light switch is located on the upper front of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 5-1. Turning the switch to the “Fan” position starts the blower, drawing air into through the cabinet. Turning the switch to the “UV On” position will allow the UV light to turn on when the door is closed and the UV Security lock is in the “ON” position.
Chapter 5: Using The Cabinet Figure 5-1 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. Pivot the desired shelf until it is above horizontal (the frame of the shelf is higher than the retaining clip on the back wall of the liner. 2. Push the shelf back all the way. 3.
Chapter 5: Using The Cabinet 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. • Turn the switch to “Fan”. • Check the condition of the prefilters. If your protocol requires the use of evidence prefilters, ensure a new set of both door and cabinet prefilters has been properly installed, according to the instructions in Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Cabinet. Note if the Filter System light is on.
Chapter 5: Using The Cabinet 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.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Cabinet The common service operations necessary to maintain the Evidence Drying cabinet for peak performance are listed below. Routine Maintenance Schedule Weekly • Using 70% ethanol, or a suitable disinfectant, surface disinfect the inside of the cabinet. • Using an appropriate glass cleaner, or LabSolutions Glass & Surface Wipes, Labconco part # 1570000; clean the door and the surface of the UV lamp. • Operate the cabinet blower, noting if the Filter System Light turns on.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Cabinet Service Operations Door Evidence Prefilter Replacement: 1. Pull the prefilter frame straight away from the door, as shown in Figure 6-1. 2. Wearing appropriate gloves, and working on the inside surface of the prefilter frame, carefully pull out the Evidence prefilter. The Evidence prefilter can now be examined for trace evidence, or stored with the evidence in a sealed bag for future reference. 3. Examine the door prefilter.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Cabinet Cabinet Evidence Prefilter Replacement: 1. Open the cabinet’s glass door, and locate the cabinet prefilter frame on the upper right side of the liner. See Figure 6-2. 2. To access the prefilter, loosen the captive thumbscrew until it is released. The front of the prefilter frame will swing down. NOTE: The prefilter frame can be removed from the cabinet for easier prefilter examination and removal.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Cabinet Granular Activated Carbon and HEPA Filter Replacement: 1. Use an appropriate stepladder release the two bungee cords securing the granular activated and carbon and HEPA filters, as shown in Figure 6-3. 2. When handling used filters or prefilters, always wear appropriate personnel protective equipment. 3. Lift the granular activated carbon and HEPA filters straight up and out of the cabinet top. 4.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Cabinet Changing the UV Lamp: Note: For optimum performance, the UV lamp should be changed on an annual basis. The UV lamp and the work area of the cabinet must be thoroughly decontaminated before removing the lamp. 1. Thoroughly surface decontaminate the UV lamp and the work area of the cabinet. 2. Unplug the cabinet, and open the door. 3. Remove the UV lamp by rotating it 90 degrees and lifting it straight up and out of its sockets. 4.
Chapter 7: 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. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Cabinet blower and lights won’t turn on Unit not plugged into outlet Plug the cabinet into appropriate electrical service. Check connection to the top of cabinet.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Filter System Light turns on Blockage of the intake prefilters Check the inlet prefilters; replace if needed. Ensure that there is no obstruction of the exhaust on top of the cabinet. HEPA filter loading Replace the HEPA filter.
Appendix A: Components Evidence Drying Cabinet Replacement Parts Item Quantity Part No.
Appendix B: Dimensions B-1 Interior Dimensions: 36.0" (914 mm)H x 32.3" (820 mm)W x 26.
Appendix C: Specifications Electrical Data Model # 3390000 3390001 Requirements 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 Amps 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3 Amps Energy Use 100W 100W Environmental Conditions 26 • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). • Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C).
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. Evidence prefilters are single use polyester prefilters to be examined and or retained for trace evidence. Precut to fit the cabinet prefilter frame. 1 lb.
Appendix D: Accessories 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. 1 lb. (0.5kg).
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