Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet, Vertical Flow

The better choice

for an optimum balance
of energy efficiency
with performance.

Meets NSF Underwriter UniPressure™

Standards Laboratories Listed Preflow Plenum
 INTRODUCING
THE BAKER COMPANY
STERILGARD e3 BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS

Make the world a better place.

• Multiple energy-saving features equal significant
ongoing cost savings
• Continuously safe work environment with self-adjusting
motor technology
• Quietest operation available
• Most comfortable with lowest noise and reduced
heat generation
• Enhanced productivity with ReadySAFE™ mode
• Extended filter life means less user downtime and
waste disposal
• Easier, faster maintenance
• Industry’s most durable and reliable cabinet means
lower life cycle costs and years of trouble-free
operation
The SterilGARD e3 biological safety cabinet

from The Baker Company offers

a revolutionary airflow management system

with proven containment technology

that saves energy,

increases productivity and improves comfort.

StediFLOW™ –
High-efficiency airflow control system

• Uses less energy without sacrificing performance

or safety

• Produces less heat

• Operates more quietly with less vibration

• Motor self-adjusts for continuously safe operation

of the class II biosafety cabinet

• Extends filter life, reducing the waste stream in

the environment

By redesigning the blower/motor, we’ve created a

more efficient, less demanding and quieter airflow
system.

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ReadySAFE™ mode –
Unique bypass armrest allows cabinet
to continue operation with closed
viewscreen

• Saves energy costs by reducing

motor speed by up to 30% when
viewscreen is closed

• Maintains containment and clean air

conditions to NSF 49 biological
challenge criteria at all times

• Increases productivity by allowing

user to have instantly safe working ReadySAFE™ mode – Unique bypass armrest allows cabinet to
continue operation with closed viewscreen
conditions upon opening the viewscreen

• Reduces noise level in laboratory environment when in ReadySAFE mode

The SterilGARD e3 is the only cabinet in the industry that offers an idle mode, Baker's exclusive ReadySAFE, that
is instantly safe upon resuming standard operation. The versatile mode can be used during meetings, lunch
breaks and overnights to maintain safe conditions, create a quieter work environment, and save energy.

Industry’s most durable and

reliable cabinet

means lower life cycle costs

and years of

trouble-free operation.

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 Welcome to a new experience
in biosafety cabinets.

SAFETY – always our top priority, safety is assured through a variety of features, including an audible/visual
sash alarm system and an exclusive cable port to keep cables and tubing out of the way for proper viewscreen
closure

ENERGY EFFICIENCY – from the motor controller to

the lighting, new patent pending innovations provide
significant annual cost savings while maintaining superior
performance
The SterilGARD e3 cabinet

is the most exciting

CONTAINMENT – maximum protection is achieved
through six technologies working in concert: our exclusive development in
momentum air curtain, high velocity return air slots, aero- biological safety cabinets
dynamically designed airfoil, optimized downflow and
in years.
exhaust filter, and unique air bypass armrest
It's what you expect from
COMFORT – with eight thoughtful features, from the
The Baker Company.
viewscreen to the work environment and ergonomic
design, this cabinet will leave you feeling as good at the
end of the day as when you started

EASE OF USE – packed with convenient features and the largest, unobstructed usable work area in the industry,
there’s plenty of room for lab equipment and less hassle when changing filters and managing controls

CLEANING – an exceptionally reliable membrane-sealed control panel, and a one-piece work surface/air intake
grille featuring radiused, coved corners instead of seams, allows for easy and effective cleaning

SERVICE AND CERTIFICATION – with an innovative electronic controller that provides diagnostic LEDs,
detachable side panels, front loading filters, and a reinforced overall panel design, maintenance is quicker
and easier

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 Industry-leading technologies provide superior protection
and maximum efficiency.

StediFLOW™ VFD Motor Controller

Automatically Achieves Optimum Motor Blower Reserve
Performance
Baker’s new StediFLOW™ VFD (variable frequency 100%
Manual
drive) motor controller uses less energy, reduces Adjustment

heat output and operates more quietly. VFD is StediFLOW

state-of-the-art technology in HVAC systems for

performance and energy savings. The SterilGARD Air Delivery
e3 cabinet can automatically handle an increase 90%*
in pressure drop of more than 250% across the Baker StediFLOW Filter Life
Filter Life
filter without reducing total air delivery more than
Baker StediVOLT Filter Life
10%. There is no need for manual speed control. Filter Life

Traditional Motor Controller

• Maintains precise airflow. Filter Life
0
• Reduces amperage required by 40–60% 50 100 150 200 250
relative to the cabinet’s size (4-foot, Filter Pressure Drop Increase (%)
5-foot and 6-foot), as compared with
*Manual adjustment may occur above or below 90%.
traditional cabinets.
• Automatically compensates for normal power line variations, air disruptions and filter loading.
• Constant air volume reduces risk of performance degradation, which can compromise personnel and
product protection.
• ReadySAFE™ operating mode saves energy, maintains protection, and reduces noise levels.

Electrical Cost Savings Heat Rejection Savings

KW COST COST SAVINGS BTU BTU SAVINGS
MODEL PER DAY PER DAY PER YEAR PER YEAR MODEL PER DAY PER YEAR DIFFERENCE PER YEAR

SG403A 20.40 $1.82 $664.30 SG403A 69,720 25.45x10 6

$456.25 60,205/day $572.86
SG403A-HE 6.53 $0.57 $208.05 SG403A-HE 9,520 3.475x10 6

SG603A 30.60 $2.72 $992.80 SG603A 104,592 38.18x10 6

$744.60 78,032/day $742.49
SG603A-HE 7.78 $0.68 $248.20 SG603A-HE 26,560 9.694x10 6

NOTE:
Based on U.S. Department of Energy national average cost of 9¢ per kilowatt-hour (http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelelectric.html)
Based on 8-hour Working Mode, 16-hour ReadySAFE Mode
For more details on calculations, contact The Baker Company.

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Innovative UniPressureTM Preflow Plenum
Design Optimizes Efficiency
The SterilGARD e3 biological safety cabinet
incorporates Baker’s exclusive UniPressureTM Preflow
Plenum high-performance airflow system that saves
energy and extends filter life by loading filters evenly.
• Creates negative pressure surrounding the
positive-pressure plenum to ensure
containment; any possible gasket leaks are
contained under negative pressure and
returned to the HEPA filters.
The Baker exclusive
UniPressureTM Preflow Plenum
• Apportions and distributes air across, provides quieter, more efficient operation.
then through, the HEPA supply filter,
improving downflow uniformity, reducing noise and increasing reserve blower/motor capacity.
• Telescoping filter mount provides direct seal
of HEPA filters to plenum, and simplifies filter
replacement.
• Closed-cell neoprene gasket forms airtight seal
around filter periphery. Force is applied to full
perimeter of filter rather than point force.
• Internal damper simplifies airflow balance and
cabinet sealing for decontamination.
When we make a
Blower/Motor System Extends Filter Life
Baker cabinet,
Baker’s optimum blower/motor design ensures
each component is performance and extends filter life an additional
30% over our previous cabinets—the longest life in
rigorously the industry—with a range of over 10 years. (High
levels of background particulates may shorten HEPA
tested for durability filter life.)
• Provides consistent volume of air despite
and quality. increases in resistance due to filter loading,
resulting in extremely long filter life.
• Extended filter life minimizes filter replacement
and decontamination costs, reduces use of
toxic fumigants, and produces less waste in the
environment.
• Filter does not need to be changed until blower/
motor system cannot deliver adequate air
volume to maintain nominal setpoint of ±5 fpm.
• Requires no manual adjustment over filter’s life.
All filter reserve is automatic.

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Momentum Air Curtain Momentum Air Curtain
Increases Protection
The SterilGARD e3 cabinet employs
a unique momentum air curtain
that offers an added measure of
containment and protection
exclusive to the Baker design.
• Creates strong air barrier,
or momentum air curtain, at
front of cabinet, increasing
100 FPM
protective capabilities for both 50 FPM
products and personnel.
• Strategic position of stainless steel diffuser just below supply
filter creates faster airflow at front of work area. Airflow over
center of work surface is gentle at nominal 50 fpm.
• Resulting air curtain combines with high-velocity return air High-velocity return air slots maximize protection.
slots, aerodynamically contoured front opening surfaces,
and optimum air intake velocity to minimize turbulence and
prevent migration of airborne contaminants into or out of work area.

High-Velocity Return Air Slots Capture Unfiltered Air

Containment and cleanliness are achieved with precise control of airflow volumes and velocities. A unique
feature in the Baker cabinet design, the high-velocity return air slots have been proven to maximize the
biological safety cabinet’s protective capabilities.
• Prevent contaminants from migrating up behind the viewscreen or around the sidewall and escaping into
operator’s environment.
• Prevent room air from migrating down behind the viewscreen or around the sidewall and contaminating
work area.

Negative-Pressure Double-Wall Plenums

Enhance Safety
Baker’s unique all-metal, double-wall design of the
SterilGARD e3 cabinet creates base, side and back
wall plenums that capture and contain contaminated
air under negative pressure. Any plenum that contains
biologically contaminated air under positive pressure
is completely surrounded by negative-pressure areas.
• Ensure integrity of plumbing connection,
electrical outlet seals, and Baker’s patent-
pending cable ports.
Patent-pending, NSF-approved cable port on right allows cables
and/or tubing to exit cabinet side walls rather than front work area, • Prevent contaminated air from escaping into
eliminating obstructions, hazards, and interference with proper
viewscreen closure. laboratory environment in event of damage to
cabinet walls.

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Balanced Airflow and Exhaust Ensure Uniformity
The SterilGARD e3 cabinet features a unique airflow
design that delivers unidirectional downflow air over the SterilGARD® e3 Airflow
work area for maximum containment and protection.
1. Filtered air descends from top to bottom of
the work area in a unidirectional flow. Near
the back of the work surface, the air current Room Air
divides—a portion of the downflow air is
pulled through the back wall grille and the Contaminated Air
– negative pressure
remainder is pulled through the front grille.
Contaminated Air
2. Simultaneously, room air is pulled through – positive pressure
the front opening and into the front grille.
HEPA-Filtered Air
It does not enter the work area.
3. All air combines under the work surface and
is pulled under negative pressure through
the back and side double walls of the cabinet
into the blower/motor, which blows it into
the positive-pressure preflow plenum.
4. From the positive-pressure plenum, approximately 30% of the air exits the system through the exhaust filter.
The remaining 70% passes through the downflow filter and re-enters the work area as particulate-free air.

Exclusive 10° Slanted Viewscreen Offers Comfort and Safety

slanted
viewscreen–
less glare, The SterilGARD e3 cabinet has a slanted sliding viewscreen that minimizes
work easier
to reach. glare and makes the cabinet easier to use and more comfortable to
work in. A counterbalancing feature allows the user to open and close the
viewscreen effortlessly.
• Allows operator more comfortable head and elbow position,
reducing fatigue.
• Provides safe, highly visible and easily accessible work area for
wide range of procedures.
• Rugged, easy-to-use counterweight allows easy opening and
closing of viewscreen.
• Maximum opening simplifies equipment and instrument loading
and unloading.
• Integrated alarm audibly and visually warns of improper
viewscreen position.
• Viewscreen-level mute button silences alarm for 5 minutes when viewscreen is raised for cleaning,
loading or unloading.
• Laminated safety-glass construction.
• Stainless steel edge protector prevents chipping and cracking.

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Efficient Lighting Illuminates Better while Saving Energy
Benefits of the SterilGARD e3 cabinet include new fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts that save energy,
improve visibility and enhance productivity.
• New cool-white lights use less energy, produce less heat and provide better color fidelity.
• Electronic ballasts reduce fluorescent lamp flicker, minimizing eye strain and improving productivity.
• Lamps provide an average of greater than 125 foot-candles of illumination at work surface.
• The standard bulb is outside of the containment area and is easy to replace by the cabinet operator—no
service call or special ordering is required.

Working Environment Offers

Optimum Ease of Use and Comfort
In addition to the viewscreen and lighting
features, a variety of convenient
enhancements make the SterilGARD e3
The microprocessor-based control board
one of the most comfortable working with membrane control panel simplifies operation.
environments.
• Unobstructed, usable work area is the largest in the industry and can accommodate more lab equipment
because of the rear grille being parallel to the straight back wall.
• Reduced front grille depth moves work surface closer to front for better arm position, which helps
minimize back pain.
• Low-profile, unitized drain pan beneath work surface allows more leg room.
• Air bypass padded armrest provides support and comfort.
• Eye-level control panel offers greater visibility and easier access.
• Nonglare work surface reduces eyestrain.
• Available stand with telescoping legs allows for an adjustable work surface height.
• Offset petcocks eliminate “knuckling” by providing easier access and reducing injury.
• Convenient built-in timers for lights and outlets come standard, minimizing risks and reducing energy
consumption.
• Consolidated electrical controls on panel behind hinged light canopy offer unique access outside
containment area.

Supply and Exhaust Filters Perform Optimally

Because filters remove microorganisms and airborne particulates (e.g., aerosols) from the air, the quality,
performance and useful life of downflow and exhaust filters are critical biosafety considerations.
• Leak-free performance is ensured through scan tests conducted at the factory prior to shipping and is
confirmed at the cabinet’s initial certification.
• Closed-cell neoprene gasket provides airtight seal between filter assembly and metal plenum.
• VFD motor system and large-sized filters yield the longest filter life in the industry.

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Exclusive Designs Simplify Certification and Testing
Several SterilGARD e3 design features help simplify certification and maintenance, reducing downtime and
improving life cycle costs.
• Telescoping plenum assembly puts downflow and exhaust HEPA filters within easy reach from the front of
the cabinet, and allows filters to be clamped directly to plenum against closed-cell neoprene gasket.
• Exhaust and downflow filters easily inserted and removed from front, helpful if cabinet is connected to
exhaust duct or room has low ceiling.
• Internal damper regulates balance between exhaust and downflow to maintain proper air circulation
ratios. Damper can be adjusted by certifier to compensate for changing resistance of downflow and
exhaust filters as they load with particles.

Craftsmanship Ensures Quality

Baker cabinet designs represent many years of experience in stainless steel fabrication and craftsmanship.
Design considerations such as wide radius corners, aerodynamically shaped surfaces and nonglare satin
finish interiors combine to improve comfort, simplify cleaning and maintain proper containment.
• Work surface and walls are one-piece, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel with smooth radius corners for
easy cleaning. White powder finish protects cold-rolled steel cabinet exterior.
• Work surface and supports are easily removed to facilitate cleaning drain pan.
• Stainless steel air diffuser/filter protector shields downflow filter in work area and provides uniform
downflow and momentum air curtain.
• Protective grille under negative pressure sidewalls prevents wipes and other paper materials from being
inadvertently drawn into blower system, eliminating costly servicing, decontamination and downtime.
• Entire cabinet is airtight. Each component is welded, gasketed or assembled with hermetically sealed
joints. Each cabinet is bubble-tested under pressure—at the factory prior to shipping—to ensure integrity
of seals.

Electrical System Provides Safeguards

The SterilGARD e3 electrical system is designed for safety and convenience.
• GFCI-protected duplex outlets with drip-proof covers are provided on each side wall.
• Independent self-resetting circuit breaker protects control circuits from possible overloads.
• Sealed connectors and fittings provide reliable containment for cabinet penetrations.
• Single power cord and plug as sole disconnect device ensure a second power source is not unintentionally
left connected when performing service.
• UL-listed for electrical safety and integrity.
• Viewscreen position and UV interlock are monitored by reliable noncontact proximity switches.

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Petcocks, Valves and Plumbing Connections Offer Convenience
Plumbing and drainage connections are strategically placed for convenience and proper air management.
• One petcock and one plugged penetration are standard on right wall.
• Petcocks and penetrations are offset to prevent “knuckling” and provide for easier access and use.
• External plumbing connections are made to the bottom or back of cabinet rather than sides, allowing
installation next to walls or furniture, saving valuable lab space.
• Stainless steel ball valve provides safe and effective drainage of drain pan.

Options and Accessories

Most options, accessories and modifications are factory-installed and should be specified when ordering.
Common options are listed below. For additional information, contact The Baker Company.
• Viewscreen sash opening: 10" for 4-foot • Type A2 exhaust kit, canopy connection
and 6-foot models, 12" for 5-foot model – Mass airflow monitor
(8" is standard) – Decon seal box
• UV germicidal lamp • Reinforced work surface
• Stainless steel IV bar • Seismic restraints
• Additional petcock (specify label and location) • Stand with telescoping legs
• Plumb to back • Stand with casters
• Plastic storage bins • Remote-controlled petcocks
• Ergonomic adjustable footrest • Electric hydraulic lift
• Auxiliary wiring package
(for monitoring blower switch status)
• ULPA filters
Optional Ultraviolet Lamp with Safety Interlock
An optional ultraviolet germicidal lamp assists in contamination control.

• The lamp’s safety interlock ensures that UV illumination occurs only when the viewscreen is fully closed.
• For added safety, the UV light switch and cabinet lighting cannot be turned on simultaneously.
• Lamp runs on a timer and is used on an as-needed basis to conserve energy.

Ordering
For ordering information, terms and conditions of sale, contact The Baker Company or visit the Baker Web site at
bakerco.com for the name of your authorized Baker Company representative.

Class II, Type A2 Applications EXHAUSTED EXHAUSTED

EXHAUSTED TO UNTREATED TO TREATED
TYPE A2 TO ROOM FACILITY FACILITY
The SterilGARD e3 biological safety cabinet is designed for EXHAUST SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM
many applications involving agents of low and moderate Protection Protects
personnel,
Protects
personnel,
Protects
personnel,
from
risk. Appropriate applications include, but are not limited to, product and
Particulates the environment product and
the environment
product and
the environment
sterile product preparation and biological experimentation. Protection Protects
Protects personnel and
from Gases No personnel
• When exhausted to the room, the SterilGARD e3 and Vapors the environment
cabinet is classified as a Class II, Type A2 cabinet. SterilGARD e3 Containment and Protection

• Properly vented to the outdoors through a facility exhaust system, the SterilGARD e3 cabinet exceeds
minimum standards for a Class II, Type A2 cabinet (formerly B3).

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Detailed Specifications

SterilGARD e3 (SG503A-HE)
(Specific measurements for the SG403A-HE and the SG603A-HE are given in red.)

Telescoping Stand (optional)

An optional stand with telescoping legs allows the cabinet to be adjusted to a wide range of standard work surface heights.

SITE PREPARATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Airtight damper

(optional)
• 115 VAC, 20A, 60Hz, 1 phase
• One 14' power cord with 20-amp plug, NEMA 5-20P Short collar Decon
(optional) seal box
• Unit is cULus-Listed as certified for electrical, fire and (optional)
personal safety
• Two ground-fault circuit interrupter-protected interior duplex CEC exhaust
transition
receptacles at 5.0 (SG403A-HE and SG503A-HE) and 3.0
(SG603A-HE) total amps protected by a self-resetting circuit
breaker
Top of
EXHAUST OPTIONS cabinet

The SterilGARD e3 is designed for Type A2 installations. For

added convenience, the cabinet design includes several
innovative features that offer flexibility.
Downflow and exhaust HEPA filters can be inserted and
removed from the front of the cabinet, allowing filter replacement Exhaust HEPA filter
without removing exhaust connections or moving the cabinet.

CANOPY EXHAUST CONNECTION (CEC)

Laboratories that share common exhaust systems typically
experience changes in airflow that can compromise cabinet • Designed for quick, efficient installation to protect cabinet
operation. Such problems include (a) too much room air being from performance degradation caused by in-house exhaust
drawn through the cabinet, causing potential product system fluctuation.
contamination, or (b) too little air drawn through the cabinet, • Unique combination design consists of an exhaust transition
compromising personnel and/or product protection. (ET) that creates the desired air gap in the overall connection.
Located between the cabinet exhaust HEPA filter and the building • 10" diameter exhaust connection collar.
exhaust system, the canopy exhaust air gap maintains Type A2
cabinet performance over a range of exhaust flow rates (see chart). FILTRATION SYSTEM
Type A2 cabinet performance is also maintained in the event of
total building exhaust failure. The SterilGARD e3 canopy exhaust • Exhaust and downflow HEPA filters are both 99.99% efficient.
connection (CEC) incorporates the following features: • Optional ULPA filters are 99.999% efficient.

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Detailed Specifications

SG603A-HE SG503A-HE SG403A-HE

OPENING ELECTRICAL INTERIOR EXTERIOR CABINET SHIPPING

MODEL NO. SIZE MAX. REQUIRES 20 AMP DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT* WEIGHT**
OUTLET USABLE WORKSPACE (lbs) (lbs)

SG403A-HE 4' 20" 115V, AC 46" W x 203/16" F-B 533/4" W x 309/16" F-B 668 798
20A, 60 Hz x 277/16" H x 613/4" H

20" 115V, AC 58" W x 195/8" F-B 653/4" W x 309/16" F-B 756 906
SG503A-HE 5' 20A, 60 Hz x 277/16" H x 613/4" H

115V, AC 70" W x 195/8" F-B 777/8" W x 309/16" F-B

SG603A-HE 6' 20" 20A, 60 Hz x 277/16" H x 613/4" H 830 1000

* Includes optional stand

** Includes packaging and optional stand

MODEL NO. POWER HEAT

SASH NOISE OPERATING READYSAFE CONSUMPTION**
HEIGHT (dBa) AMPERAGE* GENERATION†
AMPERAGE (Watts) (BTU/hr)
8" 60 3.6 1.6 432 1474
SG403A-HE
10" 61 4.0 1.7 480 1638
8" 65 4.0 1.7 480 1638
SG503A-HE
12" 67 6.7 1.9 804 2743
8" 65 5.5 2.0 660 2252
SG603A-HE
10" 66 6.7 2.0 804 2743
* Amperage for new cabinet with clean filters
** Power consumption at 120V
† Calculated maximum based on operating amperage

MODEL NO.* EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS

WITH CANOPY EXHAUST
CONNECTION (CEC) SASH HEIGHT EXHAUST FLOW RATE EXHAUST STATIC PRESSURE**
8" 345 CFM -0.25" WC
SG403A-HE
10" 430 CFM -0.30" WC
8" 430 CFM -0.35" WC
SG503A-HE
12" 645 CFM -0.40" WC
8" 520 CFM -0.40" WC
SG603A-HE
10" 650 CFM -0.50" WC
* Cabinets previously classified as Class II, Type A/B3 are now classified as Class II, Type A2. These cabinets can be exhausted to the room
(previous Type A classification) or connected to a facility exhaust system (previous Type B3 classification) via a “canopy” connection (previously
referred to as a “thimble”). NSF 49 (2002) specifies the “canopy” connection only because vented exhaust through a “hard” connection,
though technically possible, may not meet NSF criteria. Consult The Baker Company or your laboratory safety officer for details.
** With the optional airtight damper, add 0.1" WC (25 Pa) to the above static pressure requirements.

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Purchase Specifications

SterilGard, Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet, Vertical Flow

PERFORMANCE
1. Manufacturer shall provide a certified copy of the personnel, 10. Cabinet interior (work area) construction: one-piece 16-gauge,
product and cross-contamination (biological) tests, equivalent to Type 304 stainless steel, with a smooth, 7/16" radius between
or more demanding than as specified in NSF International rear and side walls, and easily cleanable, radiused corners on
Standard #49, performed on the unit selected from the the work surface tray.
corresponding statistical sample. Tests may be witnessed by a 11. Work area side walls and rear wall to be one-piece construction.
representative of the purchaser. A straight back wall shall be provided to maximize work area
2. Cabinet shall have momentum air curtain downflow velocity and easily accommodate laboratory equipment.
profile, i.e., a higher velocity of downflow behind the viewscreen 12. Cabinet shall be double wall construction with negative pressure
relative to downflow velocity over the work surface for added airflow between the walls, from drain pan to top, surrounding
personnel and product protection. the sides and back of work area and cable port.
3. High velocity return air slots shall be located at each end of the 13. Bottom of access opening shall be aerodynamic airflow design
front access opening. These slots help to prevent contaminated directing airflow into the front grille to improve access opening
air from being drawn into the work area along the edges of the containment capability and bypass armrest.
side wall and from escaping the work area to the ambient
environment. 14. Cabinet shall have a unitized drain pan with 7/16" radius on all
sides and a fully removable work surface and work surface
4. High velocity return air slots shall also be located behind the supports to facilitate cleaning.
viewscreen on the top edge for enhanced containment and
product protection. 15. Cabinet shall be equipped with a stainless steal ball valve to
allow safe and effective draining of spills.
5. Cabinet shall be capable of automatically handling a 250%
minimum increase in filter loading without reducing total air 16. Stainless steel air diffuser and filter protector provided in work
delivery by more than 10%. Test data to verify these capabilities area and on top of cabinet.
shall be available upon request.
17. Externally adjustable internal damper provided to compensate
6. Intake velocity through the front access opening shall be minimum for changing resistance of exhaust and supply filters during
of 100 FPM. Standard openings are 8" and 10" for the 403A-HE certification.
and 603A-HE; standard openings for the 503A-HE are 8" and 12".
18. One petcock and one plugged penetration are provided as
7. Unit must be listed by NSF International as meeting Standard #49. standard on the right side wall. Left side wall is prepunched for
optional/additional plumbing connections.
8. Each unit, before shipping, shall have a complete physical test to
assure cabinet meets Class II requirements. A copy of this test 19. All external plumbing connections to the petcocks shall be
will be provided with the operator’s manual shipped with the unit. made through the bottom or back of the cabinet and not the
sides, allowing zero clearance between the unit and the building
9. The unit shall have standard HEPA filters for a protection walls or equipment to its right and left.
effectiveness of 99.99% on 0.3 micron size particles by DOP test.
Filters shall be serviceable from front of cabinet. 20. The unit is available with an optional stand, which includes
telescoping legs that allow the work surface height to be set
from 301/8" to 385/8".
CONSTRUCTION
21. Viewscreen guide design shall be a counterweighted pulley
1. The vertical sliding viewscreen shall be slanted at an angle of 10° system allowing effortless movement up and down.
from vertical, capable of moving to a fully closed position during
shutdown periods.
ELECTRICAL
2. Viewcreen shall be constructed of 1/4" laminated safety plate
glass, with a maximum opening of 20" for equipment loading. 1. Complete unit shall be listed as certified by Underwriters
Laboratory (cULus) for electrical, fire and personal safety.
3. All biologically contaminated ducts, plenums and work area side
walls shall be permanent metal construction and maintained 2. Cabinet shall have a microprocessor-based control system with
under negative pressure or enclosed within a negative pressure an easy-to-clean membrane control panel mounted on the front
zone. of the cabinet facing down towards the user when sitting at the
unit.
4. Interior work area shall be 277/16" high.
3. Cabinet shall have adjustable timers for fluorescent lights, outlets
5. Cabinet shall have The Baker Company’s exclusive UniPressure and optional UV lights. Timers operate in 15-minute intervals.
Preflow Plenum, designed to provide more uniform airflow to the
supply filter. 4. Work area shall be provided with two GFCI protected duplex
outlets with drip-proof covers and shall be protected by a self-
6. Supply and exhaust filters shall be frontloading. resetting circuit breaker.
7. A telescoping plenum assembly shall be provided to allow the 5. A single 14-foot power cord and plug (NEMA 5-20P) shall be
filters to be directly clamped to the plenum against a closed-cell provided for electrical power source.
neoprene gasket. Plenum applies force to full perimeter of filters,
rather than point force. 6. The unit shall have optional UV light with a shutoff safety feature
when the viewscreen is raised.
8. Unit shall have an audible alarm and a flashing LED to indicate
when the sliding viewscreen is in an unsafe position. An alarm 7. The unit shall have electronic ballasts for UV and fluorescent
mute switch shall be provided on the front-mounted cabinet lighting to provide longer life and lower heat output.
control panel to allow the operator to mute the alarm tone for
brief adjustments. The alarm shall automatically reactivate after 8. Cabinet shall have an externally mounted fluorescent light fixture
five minutes if the viewscreen remains in an unsafe position. with solid state ballasts producing 125 foot-candles illumination
at work surface.
9. Cabinet exterior construction: seal panels and dress panels of
16-gauge cold-rolled steel, powder coated finish, painted
PermaWhite™.

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 Caution
A Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet is suitable for work with agents in
the absence of volatile toxic chemicals and volatile radionuclides per NSF 49.
With proper ventilation to the outside, a Class II, Type A2 biological safety cab-
inet is suitable for work with agents assigned to biosafety levels 1, 2 or 3,
treated with minute quantities of volatile toxic chemicals and trace amounts
of radionuclides required as an adjunct to microbiological studies, that will not
interfere with the work when recirculated in the downflow air (as stated in
National Sanitation Foundation International Standard #49).
Note: The adequacy of this containment cabinet for the user’s personal safety,
as with any containment cabinet, should be determined by an industrial hygienist
or safety officer. Site preparation information, architectural drawings, detailed
dimensions and purchase specifications are available.

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 thirty-six 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 that 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 OR 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.)

P.O. Drawer E, Sanford, ME 04073 • (207) 324-8773 • (800) 992-2537 • Fax: (207) 324-3869 • www.bakerco.com
© 2008 The Baker Company. All rights reserved.

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