Thermo Scientific 1310 User manual

1300 Series B2
Class II, Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinet
Operating Instructions 3848304 Rev. 0

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Part #3848304, Rev. -
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Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet | 1300 Series B2
Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 1
Instruction of the Operating Personnel ................................................................. 2
Warranty............................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES.......................................................................... 3
Space Requirements............................................................................................ 3
Suggested Location.............................................................................................. 4
Exhaust Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements........................................................................................ 5
Service Line Requirements .................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED ..................................................................... 7
Unpacking the Biosafety Cabinet ......................................................................... 8
Moving the Cabinet .............................................................................................. 8
Preparing the Biosafety Cabinet for Operation ..................................................... 8
Installing the Biosafety Cabinet on an Existing Work Surface .............................. 8
Installing the Biosafety Cabinet on a Base Stand................................................. 9
Telescoping Base Stands..................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Biosafety Cabinet to Utility Service Lines .................................. 10
Exhaust System Connections............................................................................. 11
Exhaust System Requirements .......................................................................... 12
Drain Valve Installation....................................................................................... 12
Initial Certification ............................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.. 15
HEPA Filters....................................................................................................... 15
ULPA Filters ....................................................................................................... 15
Laminar Airflow................................................................................................... 17
Directional Airflow............................................................................................... 18
Motor/Blower ...................................................................................................... 19
Airflow Sensor .................................................................................................... 20
Cabinet Air Intakes (Grilles), Ductwork & Air Balance Controls.......................... 20
Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp ......................................................................................... 20
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 21
CHAPTER 5: USING THE CABINET ................................................................ 23
Correct Use ........................................................................................................ 23
Incorrect Use ...................................................................................................... 23
System Reset Switch ......................................................................................... 24
Information Center.............................................................................................. 24
Status Area......................................................................................................... 25
Performance Indicator ........................................................................................ 25
Icon Area ............................................................................................................ 25
Operating the Sliding Sash................................................................................. 26
Starting the Biosafety Cabinet ............................................................................ 26
The Control Keypad ........................................................................................... 27
User Selectable Features ................................................................................... 32
Timer Operation ............................................................................................... 32
Interval Timer Operation..................................................................................... 33
Stopwatch Timer Operation................................................................................ 33
Menu Options ..... ............................................................................................... 33
UV Lamp Operation..................................................................................... 33
UV Lamp Timer ........................................................................................... 34
UV Lamp Maintenance................................................................................ 34
Light Operation............................................................................................ 34
Light Maintenance....................................................................................... 35
Light Hourmeter .......................................................................................... 35
Change Light Life ........................................................................................ 35
Reset Light Clock ........................................................................................ 35
Blower Operation ........................................................................................ 35
User Preferences ........................................................................................ 35
If An Exhaust Error Activates.............................................................................. 37
If An Airflow Alert Activates ................................................................................ 37
Resetting the Airflow Alert System ..................................................................... 37
Working in the Biosafety Cabinet ....................................................................... 38

Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet | 1300 Series B2
Contents
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE CABINET.....................................................40
Routine Maintenance Schedule ..........................................................................40
Service Operations .............................................................................................40
Work Surface Removal ................................................................................40
Front Grille Removal ....................................................................................40
Towel Catch Removal..................................................................................41
Front Panel Removal ...................................................................................42
Changing the B2 Prefilter.............................................................................43
Changing the Fluorescent Lamps ................................................................43
Changing the Optional UV Lamp .................................................................43
Resetting a Circuit Breaker ..........................................................................44
Storage ...............................................................................................................44
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................45
APPENDIX A: COMPONENTS ..........................................................................48
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS .............................................................................50
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................51
Motor Specifications............................................................................................51
Environmental Conditions ...................................................................................51
APPENDIX D: ACCESSORIES..........................................................................52
Telescoping Base Stands ...................................................................................52
Seismic Bracket Kit .............................................................................................52
Service Valve Kit.................................................................................................52
Ultraviolet Lamp Kits ...........................................................................................52
IV Bar Kits...........................................................................................................52
Backdraft Damper ...............................................................................................52
ULPA Supply Filters............................................................................................53
ULPA Exhaust Filters..........................................................................................53
APPENDIX E: QUICK CHART ...........................................................................54
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................................55
Figures
Figure 2-1 Preferred location for the Biosafety Cabinet .......................................4
Figure 3-1 Adjusting height of the base stand......................................................9
Figure 3-2 Leveling the base stand....................................................................10
Figure 3-3 Connecting Biosafety Cabinet to service lines .................................. 11
Figure 3-4 Attaching drain assembly..................................................................13
Figure 4-1 HEPA filters ......................................................................................16
Figure 4-2 Downflow Velocity Profile .................................................................17
Figure 4-3 Inflow Volume or Average Inflow Velocity.........................................18
Figure 4-4 Motor/Blower recirculation ................................................................19
Figure 5-1 System reset switch..........................................................................24
Figure 5-2 Information Center LCD....................................................................24
Figure 5-3 Control Keypad.................................................................................27
Figure 5-4 Programming Menu Instructions .......................................................28
Figure 6-1 Front grille removal ...........................................................................41
Figure 6-2 Towel catch removal.........................................................................42
Figure 6-3 Front panel removal .........................................................................42
Figure 6-4 Resetting a circuit breaker ................................................................44
Figure A-1 Service parts/replacement accessory parts......................................49
Figure B-1 Dimensions ......................................................................................50

Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet | 1300 Series B2
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1. Introduction
Dear User,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 Class
II, Type B2 biosafety cabinet. Your 1300 Series B2 biosafety 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 B2 most effectively and safely.
The 1300 Series B2 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 its features,
please contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific technical support group at the
phone numbers listed on the following pages.
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