OPERATOR'S MANUAL - The Baker Company Blog

366D000M 1/4/2011Final Connections and Tests1. The plumbing connection to the service petcocks must be made with great care because the effluentfrom a safety cabinet may be biologically hazardous. When present, petcocks are piped within thecabinet. The external connection uses 3/8” compression fitting at the rear, top, or bottom of the cabinetouter sidewall seal panel. Qualified personnel with proper materials and technique should makeconnection to plant utilities per NFPA. Flammable gas should not be piped into any cabinet. However,if the risk is professionally evaluated and a decision is made to install a flammable gas petcock, then anemergency shut-off valve should be situated in an accessible location outside the cabinet.2. Connect to dedicated power supply circuit as described in the “Electrical Specifications” section of thismanual.3. Thoroughly clean the interior of the cabinet. Locate the viewscreen at the correct opening height (8”,10” or 12” [203.2mm, 254mm or 304.8mm]).NOTE: See Section III - PROPER CABINET USE “Operator Controls” for information regardingsteps 4, 5, & 6 below.4. Turn on the Blower. The indicator light will illuminate and the running blower will make an audiblesound.5. Turn on the Fluorescent Light. The indicator light will illuminate along with the interior work area.6. Lower the viewscreen to its fully closed position and turn on the UV light (if equipped) to make sure itis operational.7. Although all units are carefully tested at the factory, it is advisable that certain other checks are madeon-site by a qualified technician after installation. These include testing the filters for leaks andchecking the air found in Section 4, “On-site Checks and Maintenance”.8. It is recommended that all personnel who will be using the cabinet study this manual to learn how touse the cabinet effectively. For additional start up and use procedures, reference Section III, ProperCabinet UseFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor a complete listing of articles, papers, and reports related to containment, clean air products and safety, contactThe Baker Company for our complete Bibliography or visit our website at www.bakerco.com13