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AS 2243.9-1991

AS 2243.9-1991

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Safety in laboratories - Recirculating fume cabinets

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS 2243.9:2003

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English

Published date

01-01-1991

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 2243.9-1991 SAFETY IN LABORATORIES - RECIRCULATING FUME CABINETS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 LIMITATIONS OF USE
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Access window
8 - 1.4.2 Air pressure
8 - 1.4.3 Carcinogen
8 - 1.4.4 Cold DOP
8 - 1.4.5 Exposure standard
8 - 1.4.6 Face velocity
8 - 1.4.7 Fume
8 - 1.4.8 HEPA filter
8 - 1.4.9 Laminar airflow
8 - 1.4.10 Make-up air
8 - 1.4.11 Recirculating fume cabinet
8 - 1.4.12 Sash
8 - 1.4.13 Services
8 - 1.4.14 Shall, should and may
9 - SECTION 2 TYPES, SERVICES AND COMPONENTS
9 - 2.1 TYPES OF RECIRCULATING FUME CABINETS
9 - 2.1.1 General
9 - 2.1.2 Up-draught cabinets
9 - 2.1.3 Down-draught cabinets
9 - 2.2 SERVICES
9 - 2.2.1 General
10 - 2.2.2 Services to open-based fume cabinets
10 - 2.2.3 Electrical services
10 - 2.2.4 Other services
10 - 2.2.5 Controls
10 - 2.2.6 Lights
10 - 2.3 FILTERS
10 - 2.3.1 General
10 - 2.3.2 Supply of filters
10 - 2.3.3 Identification of fitted filter in use
11 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
11 - 3.1 GENERAL
11 - 3.2 FUME CABINET MATERIALS
11 - 3.2.1 Metals
11 - 3.2.2 Plastics
11 - 3.2.3 Glass
12 - 3.2.4 Timber
12 - 3.3 FILTER CARTRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
12 - 3.4 FUME CABINET DESIGN
12 - 3.4.1 Design
12 - 3.4.2 Fan
12 - 3.4.3 Fan operation indicator
13 - SECTION 4 AIRFLOW, FUME FILTRATION AND VAPOUR ADSORPTION
13 - 4.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRFLOW INTO THE FUME CABINET
13 - 4.1.1 General
13 - 4.1.2 Face velocity
13 - 4.1.3 Make-up air
13 - 4.1.4 Increasing containment
13 - 4.2 FUME FILTRATION AND VAPOUR ABSORPTION
13 - 4.2.1 General
13 - 4.2.2 System pressure
13 - 4.2.3 Filtration of fine particles
13 - 4.2.4 Absorption of vapours
13 - 4.2.5 Filtration of volatile aerosols
14 - SECTION 5 SITING AND COMMISSIONING
14 - 5.1 SITING
14 - 5.1.1 General
14 - 5.1.2 Avoiding air flow disturbances to the fume cabinet
14 - 5.1.3 Exits and escape routes
14 - 5.1.4 Power fluctuations
14 - 5.2 COMMISSIONING TESTS
14 - 5.2.1 General
14 - 5.2.2 Face velocity
14 - 5.2.3 Smoke tests
15 - 5.2.4 Filter installation
15 - 5.2.5 Noise level
17 - SECTION 6 RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF RECIRCULATING FUME CABINETS
17 - 6.1 GENERAL
17 - 6.2 CHECKS PRIOR TO USE
17 - 6.3 CHECKS FOLLOWING USE
17 - 6.4 IDENTIFYING FILTER SATURATION
17 - 6.4.1 General
17 - 6.4.2 Filter and absorber failure
18 - 6.4.3 Methods for detecting filter saturation
18 - 6.5 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
19 - SECTION 7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
19 - 7.1 GENERAL
19 - 7.2 LOG BOOK
19 - 7.3 CLEANING
19 - 7.4 FILTER CHANGE
19 - 7.4.1 General
19 - 7.4.2 Pre-filters
19 - 7.4.3 Main filter
19 - 7.4.4 HEPA filters
19 - 7.4.5 Disposal of saturated filters
19 - 7.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
19 - 7.5.1 Monthly maintenance
19 - 7.5.2 Six-monthly maintenance
19 - 7.5.3 Annual maintenance
20 - APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR DETERMINING FACE VELOCITY
20 - A1 SCOPE
20 - A2 APPARATUS
20 - A3 PROCEDURE
20 - A4 REPORTING OF RESULTS
22 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A SMOKE TEST
22 - B1 SCOPE
22 - B2 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
22 - B3 PROCEDURE
22 - B4 REPORTING OF RESULTS
22 - B5 ASSESSMENT
24 - APPENDIX C - PROCEDURE FOR MANUALLY MONITORING ABSORPTION FILTER SATURATION
24 - C1 SCOPE
24 - C2 APPARATUS
24 - C2.1 Detector tubes
24 - C2.2 Hand pump
24 - C3 PROCEDURE
24 - C4 RECORDING OF RESULTS

Specifies requirements and recommendations for the design, manufacture and use of recirculating fume cabinets (sometimes referred to as ductless fume cupboards) for use in laboratories, and includes test methods to determine their performance.

Committee
CH-026
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 6628 0
Pages
18
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies safety requirements and recommendations for the design, manufacture, use and maintenance of recirculating fume cabinets, sometimes incorrectly referred to as 'ductless fume cupboards', and the test methods to determine their performance.

Under Revision see DR 02422

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