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    AS 2243.8-1992

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    Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards

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    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

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    Published date:  01-01-1992

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2243.8-1992 SAFETY IN LABORATORIES - FUME CUPBOARDS
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - FOREWORD
    7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE
    7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    8 - 1.3.1 Air
    8 - 1.3.2 Air pressure
    8 - 1.3.3 Baffle
    8 - 1.3.4 Exhaust system
    8 - 1.3.5 Face velocity
    8 - 1.3.6 Fume
    8 - 1.3.7 Fume cupboard
    8 - 1.3.8 Laminar airflow
    8 - 1.3.9 Radiotoxicity
    8 - 1.3.10 Sash
    8 - 1.3.11 Sash opening
    8 - 1.3.12 Services
    8 - 1.3.13 Shall, should and may
    8 - 1.3.14 Sump
    9 - SECTION 2 TYPES, SERVICES AND COMPONENTS
    9 - 2.1 FUME CUPBOARD TYPES
    9 - 2.1.1 Walk-in fume cupboards
    9 - 2.1.2 Bench-type fume cupboards
    9 - 2.1.3 Downdraught fume cupboards
    9 - 2.1.4 Recirculating fume cabinets
    9 - 2.1.5 By-pass fume cupboard
    9 - 2.2 SERVICES
    9 - 2.2.1 Electrical services
    9 - 2.2.2 Other services
    9 - 2.2.3 Controls
    9 - 2.2.4 Emergency isolation
    10 - 2.2.5 Lighting
    10 - 2.3 BASE
    10 - 2.4 SINK
    10 - 2.5 SUMP
    10 - 2.6 CHAMBER
    10 - 2.7 SASH
    10 - 2.7.1 General
    10 - 2.7.2 Maximum working sash opening
    10 - 2.7.3 Minimum sash opening
    10 - 2.7.4 Vertically rising sashes
    10 - 2.7.5 Sash handles
    10 - 2.7.6 Design of sash opening
    10 - 2.8 BAFFLES
    10 - 2.8.1 General
    10 - 2.8.2 Construction
    10 - 2.8.3 Baffle setting
    10 - 2.9 SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    10 - 2.10 FUME SCRUBBERS AND WASH-DOWN FACILITIES
    11 - 2.11 HEAT SHIELDS
    11 - 2.12 WARNINGLABEL
    11 - 2.13 IDENTIFICATION LABEL
    11 - 2.14 FIRE PROTECTION
    11 - 2.14.1 Fixed fire protection
    11 - 2.14.2 Thermal detectors
    11 - 2.14.3 Fire extinguishers
    12 - SECTION 3 AIRFLOW, FUME EXHAUST AND DISPERSAL
    12 - 3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRFLOW INTO THE CUPBOARD
    12 - 3.1.1 General
    12 - 3.1.2 Face velocity
    12 - 3.1.3 Make-up air
    12 - 3.1.4 Air-conditioned laboratories
    12 - 3.1.5 Energy conservation
    13 - 3.1.6 Recirculation of air
    13 - 3.1.7 Improving containment
    13 - 3.2 FUME EXHAUST AND DISPERSAL
    13 - 3.2.1 General
    13 - 3.2.2 System pressure
    13 - 3.2.3 Airflow requirements
    13 - 3.2.4 Exhausts
    13 - 3.2.5 Fans
    14 - 3.2.6 Ductwork
    14 - 3.2.7 Fume discharge
    16 - SECTION 4 SITING AND COMMISSIONING
    16 - 4.1 SITING A FUME CUPBOARD
    16 - 4.1.1 General
    16 - 4.1.2 Height of working surface
    16 - 4.1.3 Avoidance of airflow disturbances to the fume cupboard
    16 - 4.1.4 Exits and escape routes
    16 - 4.2 COMMISSIONING TESTS
    16 - 4.2.1 General
    16 - 4.2.2 Smoke test
    16 - 4.2.3 Face velocity
    16 - 4.2.4 Noise level
    18 - 4.2.5 Results of commissioning tests
    18 - 4.2.6 Testing
    18 - 4.2.7 Placing in service
    19 - SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
    19 - 5.1 GENERAL
    19 - 5.2 USER RESPONSIBILITY
    19 - 5.3 DECONTAMINATION
    19 - 5.4 ACCESS TO HAZARDOUS AREAS
    19 - 5.5 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING SCHEDULE
    19 - 5.5.1 General
    19 - 5.5.2 Weekly
    19 - 5.5.3 Six-monthly
    19 - 5.5.4 Annual maintenance
    20 - SECTION 6 USE OF FUME CUPBOARDS
    20 - 6.1 BEFORE USE
    20 - 6.2 DURING USE
    20 - 6.3 AFTER USE
    20 - 6.4 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
    21 - APPENDIX A - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
    21 - A1 GENERAL
    21 - A2 STAINLESS STEEL
    21 - A3 COATED MATERIALS
    21 - A4 PLASTICS MATERIALS
    22 - A5 GLASS
    22 - A5.1 General
    22 - A5.2 Plate glass
    22 - A5.3 Wired glass
    22 - A5.4 Laminated glass
    22 - A5.5 Toughened glass
    22 - A5.6 Transparent plastics materials
    22 - A6 COATED COMPRESSED FIBRE CEMENT
    22 - A7 CERAMICS
    22 - A8 TIMBER
    23 - APPENDIX B - FUME CUPBOARDS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
    23 - B1 GENERAL
    23 - B2 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
    23 - B3 PERCHLORIC ACID
    23 - B3.1 General
    23 - B3.2 Materials of construction
    24 - B3.3 Design and operation
    24 - B3.4 Safety controls on the operation of fume cupboards
    25 - B4 ORGANIC SOLVENTS
    25 - B5 MICROBIOLOGICAL WORK
    25 - B6 HIGH TEMPERATURE WORK
    25 - B7 HEAVY VAPOUR WORK
    26 - APPENDIX C - RELATED DOCUMENTS
    27 - APPENDIX D - GUIDE TO PROCUREMENT OF FUME CUPBOARD AND ASSOCIATED EXHAUST SYSTEM
    27 - D1 SCOPE
    27 - D2 RECOMMENDATIONS
    27 - D2.1 Prime contractor
    27 - D2.2 Compliance with safety standards and performance standards
    27 - D2.3 Marking of sub-assemblies
    27 - D2.4 Documentation
    27 - D2.5 Guarantee period and conditions
    27 - D2.7 Packing, delivery and insurance
    27 - D2.8 Use
    27 - D2.9 Physical dimensions
    27 - D2.10 Services
    27 - D2.11 Controls
    27 - D2.12 Supplementary equipment
    28 - APPENDIX E - METHOD FOR DETERMINING FACE VELOCITY
    28 - E1 SCOPE
    28 - E2 PRINCIPLE
    28 - E3 APPARATUS
    28 - E4 PROCEDURE
    28 - E5 REPORTING OF RESULTS
    31 - APPENDIX F - FUME CUPBOARDS CLASSED AS NON-HAZARDOUS AREAS
    31 - F1 SCOPE
    31 - F2 EMERGENCY ISOLATOR
    31 - F3 POWER FAILURE DISCONNECT DEVICE
    31 - F4 WARNING
    31 - F5 SUMP
    31 - F6 EXHAUST SYSTEM
    31 - F7 INSTALLATION OF GPOs
    32 - APPENDIX G - METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A SMOKE TEST
    32 - G1 SCOPE
    32 - G2 PRINCIPLE
    32 - G3 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
    32 - G4 METHOD FOR SMOKE TESTING FUME CUPBOARD PERFORMANCE
    32 - G4.1 General
    32 - G4.2 Full smoke test
    33 - G4.3 Abbreviated smoke test
    33 - G5 REPORTING OF RESULTS
    33 - G6 ASSESSMENT

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    Specifies safety requirements for laboratory fume cupboards and test methods used to determine their performance. Siting and maintenance requirements are specified and guidance is given on the use of the fume cupboard.

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    This Standard specifies safety requirements for fume cupboards and the methods of test to be used to determine their performance. Appendix A describes typical materials used in the construction of fume cupboards and includes recommendations and requirements on material suitability. Fume cupboards covered by this Standard are intended primarily for use in general chemical operations but may be used for the special applications set out in Appendix B, provided that the additional relevant features described therein are incorporated. Recirculating fume cabinets (which recirculate air and do not extract to the outside atmosphere) are not included in this Standard (see AS 2243.9).NOTE: Appendix C lists documents relating to the subject of this Standard. Appendix D provides recommendations for the procurement of a fume cupboard.

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    Committee CH-026
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    Amendment 2 to AS 2243.8-1992 see DR 97358 CP. Under Revision see DR 99002 First published as AS 2243.8-1986.
    Second edition 1992. First published as AS 2243.8-1986. Second edition 1992.

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