Baker ChemoSHIELD CS500 Operator's Manual - page 14
6.
Allow the cabinet to run at least 3 minutes so that the chambers can purge with HEPA filtered air.
7.
Wipe down the interior area of the cabinet with a surface disinfectant.
Note: Some disinfectants, such as bleach or iodine, may corrode or stain the steel surfaces. If this
happens, thoroughly clean the surfaces afterward with a detergent and rinse with sterile water to
prevent corrosion.
Loading Materials and Equipment
1.
Place all materials and equipment needed in the cabinet via the pass-through door. After closing the door
wait 1 minute
before opening the inter-chamber door. This will allow the pass-through chamber and
tunnel enough time to purge with HEPA filtered air.
Important: Make sure to disinfect items before
moving them from the pass-through chamber to the work chamber.
2.
Avoid blocking front and rear grills.
3.
Arrange materials to minimize movement within the cabinet.
4.
Leave the inter-chamber door closed while working in the work chamber.
Recommended Work Techniques
1.
Perform all work on or over the solid work surface. Avoid working on the grills.
2.
Keep the viewscreen closed and latches locked.
3.
Limit opening of pass-through and inter-chamber doors when moving materials or equipment.
4.
Make sure to
wait 1 minute
anytime the pass-through door has been open and closed to allow the
chamber and tunnel to purge with HEPA filtered air.
Unloading and Wipe down
1.
Close the inter-chamber door before opening the pass-through door when unloading materials and
equipment.
2.
Wipe down the work and pass-through chambers with disinfectant before opening the pass-through
door.
Never use the cabinet to store supplies or laboratory equipment.
3.
We recommend that the cabinet be left running continuously to ensure cleanliness. If the user elects to
turn the building exhaust fan off at the end of a work session, the work chamber viewscreen and pass-
through door should be closed completely and latched.
Reacting to Spills
Spills should be cleaned immediately to prevent cross contamination to the work and to avoid any damage
to the stainless steel surfaces.
It is recommended that the researcher, in coordination with their consulting safety professional, have a
written plan available in case of an accidental exposure or spill. The safety plan should include all of the
emergency procedures to be followed in the event of an accident. All employees who use the cabinet should
be familiar with the safety plan.
Decontamination
It is recommended that the researcher, in coordination with their consulting safety professional, have a
written decontamination plan available based on what the cabinet is being used for. All employees who use
the cabinet should be trained on how to perform the decontamination procedure.
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