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Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC's)

How do I silence the sash alarm?

Should I run the BSC continuously ?

When I finish working in a BSC, what should I do to prepare it for downtime ?

Are there any recommendations for work techniques in a BSC to minimize contamination?

What is the proper way to load the equipment into a BSC to minimize contamination ?

Do you have any suggestions for starting up the BSC ?

When should my biological safety cabinet be checked by an experienced technician?

What is the difference between a Class II Type A1 and a Class II Type A2 cabinet?

There is a pipe plug on the front of my biological safety cabinet, what is the function.?

When would it be appropriate to use exhaust transition on a Type A cabinet?

On what cabinets are the AFM standard?

What is an AFM?

What do I use to clean and disinfect my biological safety cabinet?

Where is the best location within the laboratory for a biological safety cabinet?

What is the "performance envelope"?

How much noise does the Baker product emit?

Is the 2-1/2' unit NSF listed?

Does Baker make a 3' biological safety cabinet?

How many inches above a cabinet do I leave for air to exit the exhaust HEPA?

How do I clean the window of a SterilGARD?

Which cabinet should I buy for working with AIDS?

What is NSF Standard #49?

Why does Baker Company offer two Class II Type A cabinets?

What are some possible adaptations to standard Class II cabinets?

Do I have to duct my SterilGARD exhaust outdoors?

Does Baker certify my safety cabinet?

I noticed that Baker uses safety plate glass in its cabinets rather than tempered glass. What's the reason for this?

What is the function of the magnehelic gauge located on the front of my Baker BSC?

How many petcocks (service supply valves, typically for gas or vacuum within the workspace) are standard with a biological safety cabinet?

I'm trying to evaluate which would be most appropriate for my laboratory, a Baker SterilGARD or a BioGARD biological safety cabinet. Can you summarize just what are the differences between them?

I'm a facilities engineer and recently our safety office told me that two hoods in the Micro Lab need to be exhausted to the outdoors. Until now, I haven't had much contact with the hoods. Do you have any information on exhausting these cabinets?

I am a user of biological safety cabinet. I came into my lab and although I left my hood running when I left the lab last night, it isn't running now? What do I do?

What safety features are incorporated with the UV light in the SterilGARD(r) II & SterilGARD(r) III?

How often should I have my biological safety cabinet certified?

General

Who receives the cabinet and moves it into place?

Does Baker have any audio-visual presentations?

What is a petcock?

What should I use to clean and disinfect my biological safety cabinet?

What is the power cord configuration?

What is the life expectancy of the HEPA filter?

Should I leave the ultraviolet light on at all times for optimal effectiveness?

I have an ultraviolet light; do I still need to surface decontaminate?

What happens if I lose the original test report which is shipped with the cabinet?

Does a HEPA filter screen out viruses?

What does HEPA filter stand for?

When do I replace the HEPA filter?

Can I get a StediVOLT for my old cabinet?

Do all Baker cabinets have StediVOLT?

What is a StediVOLT?

Are EdgeGARD(r) units included in the GSA pricing?

Does Baker have a GSA Contract?

What is the receptacle switch for?

What is CSA?

What is UL?

I can't locate my operator's manual - what kind of warranty does Baker provide?

Pharmacy Isolators

Where can I acquire a copy of USP-797

SterilGARD II

What is zoned airflow within the SterilGARD?

Is the standard SterilGARD safely operated with the viewscreen at a height other than that suggested by Baker?

Why does the SG II's viewscreen alarm sometimes beep?

Some older SterilGARD cabinets have an Air Pressure Monitor with an illuminated bar graph. What do the lights on the Air Pressure Monitor indicate?

SterilGARD III Advance

What is zoned airflow within the SterilGARD?

Is the standard SterilGARD safely operated with the viewscreen at a height other than that suggested by Baker?

Why does the SG III's viewscreen alarm sometimes beep?

Chemical Fume Hoods

What are the benefits of a combination sash on a fume hood?

Clean Benches

My EdgeGARD(r) was shipped with a 4' metal "T" bar; what is its function?

Why is the bench model EdgeGARD(r) more expensive than the console?

Custom Products

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