BioPROtect^® II and Jr.

The BioPROtect® II, shown with optional stainless steel cart. BioPROtect® Class II Style Walk-In Clean Air and Containment Enclosures StediVOLT®   Click here to download product literature

Clean Air and Containment
The Baker Company BioPROtect^® II and Jr. are Class II style clean air and containment enclosures designed for high-volume robotic and automated equipment applications. The BioPROtect^® accommodates high-throughput robotic systems (including ancillary devices), ultra-centrifuges, flow cytometers, aerosol generators and other large pieces of laboratory equipment.

• BioPROtect^® II offers clean air and containment while allowing total access to the spacious 164 cu.ft interior work area (nominal) through combination double doors.
• BioPROtect^® Jr. has single-door access with a 78 cu.ft. interior volume (nominal).

General Design and
Performance Features

• BioPROtect^® II 164 cu.ft. interior, 76"H x 102"W x 36.5" F-B, nominal
• BioPROtect^® Jr. 78 cu.ft. interior, 76"H x 49"W x 36.5"F-B, nominal
• Ideal for high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, drug discovery, immunology, tissue culture, clinical research, molecular biology and quality control assays.
• High-performance airflow system provides optimum protection against airborne particulates and aerosols for personnel, product and the environment.
• HEPA-filtered, particulate-free airflow throughout the work area provides an aseptic environment and minimizes cross contamination.
• Modular construction allows disassembly for shipping, delivery and placement; cabinet design simplifies assembly and installation prior to certification.
• Factory direct installation and/or installation supervision is available.

BioPROtect ® Jr. features the full performance of BioPROtect ® II in a smaller cabinet. The reach-in/walk-in cabinet offers ample space for mobile cart (shown, not included), process equipment or instrumentation.

Class II, Type A2 Applications

The BioPROtect^® enclosures are designed for aseptic product preparation and biological investigation involving agents of low to moderate risk. The BioPROtect^® II may be exhausted back into the laboratory or connected to an in-house exhaust system.

Design and Performance Features
BioPROtect^® incorporates a high-performance airflow system which reduces cost of ownership.

• Superb airflow characteristics deliver unidirectional, downflow air over the work area for maximum product protection.
• Supply and exhaust HEPA filters are rated at 99.99% minimum efficiency in capturing 0.3 micrometer particles.
• When exhausted back into the room, the BioPROtect^® eliminates ceiling height restrictions in airflow.

BioPROtect^® II Design Features

1. Pressure gauge monitors operation

2. Exhaust HEPA filter for personnel and environmental protection

3. Energy efficient fluorescent lighting, externally mounted, with solid-state ballasts to reduce flicker, minimize heat output, improve eye comfort, and extend lamp life by as much as 50%

4. Supply HEPA filter for product and process protection is easily accessible from inside

5. Air and vacuum petcock adapters

6. Front air capture grille

7. Dual doors (single door on BioPROtect^® Jr.) allow flexible access for loading and handling of large carts and robotics systems

8. Independent ground-fault interrupt (GFI) outlets with self resetting circuit breaker for user safety

9. Remote circuit breakers for each sidewall duplex receptacle

10. Front access to exhaust HEPA filters

11. Stainless steel interior

12. Optional stainless steel cart

13. 8" fixed sash opening

14. Integrated blower/motor system with Baker exclusive StediVOLT^® speed control, automatically adjusts for low and high voltage situations to maintain proper airflow

15. Straight back wall easily accommodates lab apparatus and instrumentation

¹ Note: BioPROtect^® is not designed for use with large quantities of volatile chemicals. The adequacy of this enclosure should be determined by an industrial hygienist or safety officer.

Supply and Exhaust HEPA Filter Performance
Because HEPA filters remove microorganisms and airborne particulates (generally called aerosols) from the air, the quality, performance and useful life of supply and exhaust filters are critical considerations in the biosafety environment.

• Each HEPA filter is scan-tested for leaks and tested for overall efficiency by the manufacturer, then individually scan-tested by Baker to assure leak-free performance.
• Minimum HEPA filter efficiency is 99.99% for particulates of 0.3 micrometers, with increased efficiency for particulates greater and smaller than 0.3 micrometers.
• The supply HEPA filter pulls down from above the interior work area.
• The exhaust HEPA filter can be inserted and removed from the front of the cabinet.
• A closed-cell neoprene gasket provides an airtight seal between the filter assembly and the metal plenum.

Blower/Motor System
Baker has selected an optimum blower/motor combination to assure performance.

• The Baker blower/motor is a direct drive permanent split capacitor motor designed to deliver the maximum amount of filter life for each cabinet.
• The blower/motor automatically compensates for filter loading to compensate for increased airflow resistance due to particulates filling the filter media.

Easier On-Site Installation, Certification and Testing
Several BioPROtect^® design features combine to simplify on-site assembly, certification and maintenance for qualified service personnel, thus reducing downtime and improving life cycle costs.

• The modular design allows on-site assembly with commonly available tools.
• Baker offers a choice of factory-direct installation or factory-supervised installation; contact Baker for details.
• Once installed, the plenum assembly places supply and exhaust HEPA filters within easy reach, allowing the filters to be clamped directly to the plenum against the closed-cell neoprene gasket.

StediVOLT^® Motor Speed Controller
Maintains Optimum Performance
The Baker exclusive StediVOLT^® motor speed controller reduces the risk of performance degradation and possible product loss due to line voltage fluctuations.

• StediVOLT^® minimizes changes in cabinet performance due to routine voltage fluctuations, as well as voltage changes caused by high-demand brownout conditions.
• StediVOLT^® "reads" incoming voltage, automatically compensates for low and high voltage, and maintains proper blower speed to prevent periods of unbalanced airflow which may contribute to loss of containment or product protection.

Comfortable Lighting Improves
Visibility, Reduces Heat
Ergonomic benefits of the BioPROtect^® include externally mounted fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts which provide better visibility at the work surface, less heat at the face (front) of the cabinet, and improved user comfort.

• Electronic ballasts eliminate fluorescent lamp "flicker," minimizing eyestrain and improving productivity.
• The warm, natural illumination exhibits better color fidelity.

Cabinet Construction Enhances
Performance, Minimizes Downtime
Baker cabinet designs represent many years of experience in stainless steel fabrication and craftsmanship. Design considerations such as aerodynamically shaped surfaces and non-glare satin finish interiors combine to improve comfort, simplify cleaning and maintain proper containment.

• Corrosion-resistant, 16-gauge, Type 304 stainless steel interior surfaces permit easy cleaning.
• The stainless steel floor retains spills.
• A protective grille located at return air plenums prevent wipes and other paper materials from being inadvertently drawn into the blower system, eliminating costly decontamination and downtime to extract materials from the blower.
• The position of the stainless steel air diffuser/filter protector located below the supply filter in the work area provides added filter protection.
• The 16-gauge, cold-rolled steel exterior cabinet is protected with a white baked enamel finish.

Electrical System Offers
Safety and Convenience
The BioPROtect^® electrical system is designed for safety and convenience. GFI duplex outlets are provided to accommodate high-throughput and robotic instrumentation, centrifuges and other equipment.

• Each outlet is provided with a drip-proof cover and self-resetting circuit breaker.
• The internal work area outlets are on a separate circuit from the cabinet lights and blower/motor so that an overload caused by research equipment will not affect cabinet function.

Functional Utilities With Petcocks,
Valves and Plumbing Connections
Plumbing connections are strategically placed for both convenience and proper air management within the airflow plenums.

• Plugged penetrations are provided to accommodate future petcocks inside the cabinet.
• A service panel houses iris ports and other penetrations such as liquid fittings and Swagelock^® connectors; the panel can be reconfigured and/or replaced if future needs change.

Options and Accessories
For convenience, most options, accessories and modifications are factory installed and should be specified when ordering. Commonly requested options are listed below. For detailed information on accessories and modifications, refer to Baker Accessories literature, or contact The Baker Company.

• All stainless steel lift cart with casters
• Additional petcock (specify label and location)
• Additional electrical outlets, 115V, 220V or 440V (specify location)
• Blower/Motor switch with additional pole for interlocking with facility exhaust system
• Replaceable service panels with cut-outs for conveyors can be positioned on either or both sides

To Order
For applications assistance and ordering information, terms and conditions of sale, contact Baker direct toll-free USA 800-992-2537 or 207-324-8773. Or e-mail your request to bakerco@bakerco.com

Note: BioPROtect^® is not designed for use with large quantities of volatile chemicals. The adequacy of this enclosure should be determined by an industrial hygienist or safety officer.

Summary Specification BioPROtect® II Class II Style Clean Air and Containment Enclosure Model Number: BioPROtect® II Cabinet Type: Walk-in/Reach-in Clean Air and Containment Enclosure

Purchase Specification
BioPROtect^® II and
BioPROtect^® Jr.

Class II Style Clean Air and
Containment Enclosure

1. Manufacturer shall provide a certified copy of the personnel and product (biological) tests via modified NSF International Standard #49, performed on the unit.
2. Viewscreen shall be constructed of 3/8" scratch-resistant polycarbonate with a fixed opening of 8’’ for access.
3. All biologically contaminated ducts, plenums and work area side walls shall be permanent metal construction and maintained under negative pressure or enclosed within a negative pressure zone.
4. Audible and visible alarm system shall be provided to indicate low exhaust airflow.
5. Intake velocity through the 8" front access opening shall be 100 FPM (Type A2).
6. Unit shall exhaust 490 (nominal) CFM of air with an average of 100 FPM (Type A2) calculated air intake through front access opening at 8" operating level. BioPROtect Jr., 245 CFM (nominal).
7. Cabinet exterior construction: seal panels of 16-gauge cold-rolled steel and dress panels of 18-gauge cold-rolled steel, baked enamel finish Baker Perma White™.
8. Cabinet interior (work area) construction: 16-gauge, Type 304 stainless steel.
9. A straight back wall shall be provided to maximize work area and easily accommodate laboratory equipment.
10. Work area shall be provided with GFI protected duplex outlets with drip-proof covers and circuit breakers.
11. Cabinet shall have a stainless steel floor to facilitate cleaning and to contain spills.
12. Stainless steel air diffuser and filter protector provided in work area.
13. Speed controller shall automatically compensate for line voltage changes to maintain constant voltage to motor while allowing for manual adjustments to accommodate filter loading.
14. Unit shall have standard HEPA filters with an efficiency of 99.99% when filtering particles of 0.3-micron size.
15. Unit shall have electronic ballasts for fluorescent lighting to provide longer life and lower heat output.

Warranty
The Baker Company, Inc., expressly represents and warrants all goods (a) to be as specified (and described) in The Baker Company catalogs and literature, and (b) to be free under normal use, service and testing (all as described in The Baker Company catalogs and literature) from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the invoice date.

The exclusive remedy for any breach or violation of this warranty is as follows: The Baker Company, Inc., will F.O.B. Sanford, Maine, furnish without charge repairs to or replacement of the parts or equipment which proved defective in material or workmanship. No claim may be made for any incidental or consequential damages.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OF IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE BAKER COMPANY. (THE BAKER COMPANY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPROPER USE, INSTALLATION, SERVICE OR TESTING OF THE GOODS.)

Specifications subject to change without notice.