Thermo Scientific 1300 Series User manual

1300 Series A2
Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet
Operating Manual 7011355 Rev. 2

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MANUAL NUMBER 7011355
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Preface
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This manual covers the models shown below:
Dear User,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Thermo Scientific 1300 Series Class
II, Type A2 bio-safety cabinet. Your 1300 Series A2 bio-safety cabinet has
been tested and certified in accordance to NSF/ANSI 49, and is designed
to protect the user, the environment, and your research from harmful
substances and cross-contamination. This user’s manual provides
instructions on how to use the 1300 Series A2 most effectively and safely.
The 1300 Series offers a unique range of product features that will enhance
your safety and improve overall operating efficiency. Should you have any
questions on using this product or need further explanation of any of it’s
features, please contact the Thermo Scientific technical support group at
the phone numbers listed on Page iv, or your local distributor.
1355 4 ft 120V
1356 4 ft 230V
1357 6 ft 120V
1358 6 ft 230V
1385* 4 ft 120V
1386* 4 ft 230V
1387* 6 ft 120V
1388* 6 ft 230V
* Includes cabinet, 30 inch fixed-height stand, UV light and armrest.

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Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. ▲
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. ▲
Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to
change without notice. Thermo Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In
no event shall Thermo Scientific be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to
the use of this manual.
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Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully.
Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this
symbol.
Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury.
Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be
damaged by elevated temperatures.
Marking of electrical and electronic equipment, which applies to electrical and electronic equipment
falling under the Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that has been put on the market
after 13 August 2005.
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the WEEE symbol. Thermo Scientific
has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State European
Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on
Thermo Scientific’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and information on
Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermo.com.
✔Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)
✔Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
✔Always follow good hygiene practices.
✔Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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Table of Contents
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Safety Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
HEPA Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Paper Catch Grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Use of the Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Unit Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Chamber Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
UV Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Optional Exhaust Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Exhaust System Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Service Valve Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unit w/wo Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unlock Counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Installation Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Locating a Certifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Unit Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Loading the Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Working Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Procedure Interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Unit Shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Unit Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

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Cleaning / Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Wipe/Spray Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Pre-disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Final Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
UV Disinfection after Wipe/Spray Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Disinfection with Formaldehyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Clean Exterior Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Clean Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Clean the Drain Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Clean the Paper Catch Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Sample Chamber Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Optional UV Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Replacements and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Unit Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Data Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
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Section 5
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7

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The plenum assembly consists of a plenum for the downflow blower and a
plenum for the exhaust air blower. Each blower includes a filter. The
exhaust air is discharged through an opening in the top of the cabinet.
Chamber lighting includes one fluorescent bulb for 4 foot models and two
for 6 foot models.
The optional, factory-installed UV light is installed in the ceiling at the
front of the sample chamber.
Two service valve access ports are located on each side panel. When
installing service valves, remove the center of the port plugs at the
perforations.
Figure 1-1. Unit Components
Plenum
Power cord
Electrical enclosure
Light dome
Control panel
Handle
Front window
Service valve
access ports
Stand (optional)
Service
valve
Exhaust
test hose
Work
tray
Armrest
Supply
test hose
Accessory
outlets
Plenum
access panel
Downflow blower
Exhaust blower
RS-232
Connection
Fuse holders (2)
Exhaust opening

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Description
Safety Systems
The optional stand may be ordered in three configurations; a fixed 30”
working height, a manually adjustable 30” to 38” working height, and a
fixed 34” working height with attached casters.
A stainless steel one-piece work surface is standard. Optional armrests
ensure a comfortable working position for the user and minimize
blockage of airflow at the front grille.
Internal outlets, provided as the power source for accessories, are provided
standard in the following configuration:
1355, 1385: one duplex right side
1357, 1387: two duplex left and right side
1356, 1386: one single right side
1358, 1388: two single right and left side
Test hoses (aerosol challenge ports) are located under the work tray. The
supply plenum hose is located on the left and the exhaust plenum hose on
the right.
Note Do not remove the caps of the two test hoses to check for supply
and exhaust airflow. ▲
Negative pressure air system
A negative pressure air system combines with HEPA filters in the supply
and exhaust airflow for personal and product protection.
Personnel protection
Inflow air along the entire working opening at a constant high velocity
prevents leakage from the work opening of the chamber.
Exterior air pressure being higher than the internal air pressure creates
negative pressure, ensuring containment in case of cabinet leakage.
Product protection
Steady airflow within the air system ensures constant downflow, allow-
ing the HEPA filters to remove contaminants so that the samples are
always surrounded by ultra-pure air. Harmful particles are not carried
over the sample chamber (protection from cross-contamination).
HEPA filters
The downflow air within the chamber and the exhaust air are cleaned
by HEPA filters.

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Safety lockout
To protect from UV radiation, the optional UV light will not turn on if
the front window is open. While the UV light is on, the front window is
closed and locked. The closed window blocks out the UV rays.
Airflow monitoring
Airflow monitoring determines the velocity of the airflow in the sample
chamber as well as the inflow velocity of air through the exhaust open-
ing. As soon as airflow velocities rise above or fall below a specified safety
value, an audible and a visual alarm is activated.
Window position monitoring
The position sensors detect the size of the front window opening and
indicate whether the window is open to the specified work position,
closed (energy saving) or in an unsafe intermediate position.
Thermo Performance Factor
The Thermo Performance Factor (PER) is a value that indicates the safe-
ty status of the cabinet. This value is calculated from data determined by
HEPA filter loading, airflow status and values captured during certifica-
tion. This data is entered into a parameter list of the control software
and interconnected. The result is indicated on the display by LEDs.
On certification by qualified personnel with a new HEPA filter, the per-
formance factor of the unit is indicated by green-green LEDs. As the
unit ages with use, the colors change. Red-red is unacceptable and the
unit should not be used. Any questions as to the safety of the unit
should be resolved before use.
Safety Systems
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