Labconco Protecto Series Evidence Drying Cabinets User Manual

User’s Manual

Protector Evidence Drying Cabinets

Models

3390000

Series

3390001

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Warranty

Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the equipment.

The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;

• Purifier® Logic® Biological Safety Cabinets carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

• SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from date of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

• Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.

• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.

• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.

This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty. Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.

Returned or Damaged Goods

Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

Limitation of Liability

The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water, land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to user’s compliance with such regulations.

Contacting Labconco Corporation

If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-8215525 or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 2

Space Requirements 2 Clearance 2 Location Requirements 3 Exhaust Requirements 3 Electrical Requirements 3

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 4 Unpacking the cabinet 4 Preparing the Evidence Drying Cabinet for Operation 5 Initial Operation 6

CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY

Directional Airflow 8 Optional Evidence Prefilters 9

Prefilters 9 HEPA Filters 9 Blower 10 Cabinet Air Intake and Exhaust 10 Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp 10 Safety Precautions 11-12

CHAPTER 5: USING THE CABINET 13 Fan/UV Light Switch 13 UV Security Lock 13 Filter System Light 13 Shelf Operation 14 Drying in the Cabinet 15-16

PRECAUTIONS 7

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CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE CABINET 17 Routine Maintenance Schedule 17 Service Operations 18 Door Evidence Prefilter Replacement 18

Door Prefilter Replacement 18

Cabinet Evidence Prefilter Replacement 19

Cabinet Prefilter Replacement 19 Granular Activated Carbon and HEPA Filter Replacement 20 Changing the UV Lamp 21 Resetting a Circuit Breaker 21 Setting the Speed Control 21

CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 22-23

APPENDIX A: COMPONENTS 24

APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 25

APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 26

APPENDIX D: ACCESSORIES 27-28

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 29

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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. To take full advantage of them, please acquaint yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with how evidence drying cabinets operate, please review Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions before you begin using the cabinet. Even if you are an experienced cabinet user, please review Chapter 5: Using the Cabinet; it describes the cabinet’s features so that you can use it efficiently.

This manual and other technical information is available in PDF format at our website: www.labconco.com.

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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.

• Space requirements.

Refer to Appendix C: Specifications, for complete cabinet electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.

Space Requirements

The dimensions for the evidence drying cabinet are shown in Appendix B: Dimensions.

Clearance

A minimum clearance of at least 6 inches (150 mm) is suggested on the top of the cabinet for service. There should be 36 inches (914 mm) clearance at the front of the cabinet to allow the door to swing open without hitting any obstructions.

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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. The area directly above the cabinet’s exhaust port should be clear of structural elements, water and utility lines, or other fixed obstructions. There should be enough clearance to accommodate a 5-inch diameter duct. For further information about the cabinet’s exhaust system requirements, please refer to Appendix D: Accessories.

Electrical Requirements

The evidence drying cabinet models have the following electrical requirements:

Model # Requirements

33900-00 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 Amps 33900-01 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3 Amps

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Note: An outlet with a circuit breaker rated at 10 amps for 115 volt models (5 amps for 230 volt models) should be located as close as possible to the right rear side of the cabinet. Power cords supplied with the Evidence Drying cabinet are 3 meters (10 feet) long.

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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). The shipping pallet allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or floor jack. If you must lift the product manually, use at least three (3) persons and follow safe-lifting guidelines.

Unpacking the Cabinet

Carefully remove the outer carton and inspect the cabinet for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the cabinet is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.

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 cabinet was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.

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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. Screw these into the holes the bolts came out of before removing the cabinet from the pallet.

The cabinet is now ready to be removed from the pallet.

After removing the cabinet from the pallet, carefully remove plastic wrapping around the cabinet, and open the cabinet door. Locate the two transport brackets attached to the face of the cabinet liner. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the brackets, discard the brackets, and reinstall the screws.

Preparing the Evidence Drying Cabinet for Operation

After the evidence drying cabinet has been removed from its pallet and positioned in its final location, you must:

1. Remove the tie and/or tape securing the door, and the filters on top of the unit.

2. Ensure that the transport brackets have been removed from the front of the cabinet liner.

Note: The following are located in a box in the cabinet:

• User’s Manual

• UV Security Lock Key(s) (model #s 34000-00, -04 only)

• Power Cord

• Product Registration Card

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.

3. Using a step ladder, remove the tape and/or packaging material around the top of the unit.

4. Plug the power cord into the back of the cabinet, and then into an appropriate outlet. Install the Key into the UV Security lock on the upper panel on those models equipped with a UV light.

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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. The smoke should move from the door to the intake prefilter in approximately 5 seconds or less. If the smoke does not flow as described, see the “Adjusting the Fan Speed” section of Chapter 6.

• UV Light and Interlock Tests

3 With the door closed, turn the “Fan/UV Light” switch to “UV”

and the “UV Security Keylock to “ON”. The UV light will then turn on. Open the door, and the UV light will turn off. Close the door, and the 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, call Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522-7658 or 816-333-8811.

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