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MACS Ultra-Air Wall Mount Main Frame Ventilated Caging System

Description

The Modular Animal Caging System (M.A.C.S.) ventilated caging system for rodents adapts to your animal room needs. With MACS, you can:

  • Increase Cage Density
  • Create Space
  • Improve Workflow

The MACS frame holds the vertical cage stacks in place and also the air handling units. There are several framework styles that can be used on this system including the rotary, wall mount and mobile, both single-sided and double-sided. The frame is made from 1″ square stainless steel tubing. Each frame holds the main supply and exhaust plenums. Mobile frames have four autoclavable casters, two with locking brakes.

Change from a mouse IVC rack to a rat, large mouse or hamster IVC system without buying all new equipment. Another advantage of MACS is that it can change as your rodent research needs change. If your demand changes from mice to rats, with the MACS modular IVC you can quickly and easily change from mice to rats without having to purchase all new equipment. Several of the MACS frames have the ability to hold mice, rats or large mice cage stacks. You can intermix stacks on the same frame.

The MACS Wall Mount Main Frame holds between 70-80 Ultra-Air 502 or 520 cages. The frame assembly has an upper mounting rail with brackets to hold the upper plenums. A lower mounting rail holds the cage stack bottom support. It also has a protective bumper rail. Frame includes upper main supply and exhaust plenums. This assembly includes the shelf bracket for the air handling unit fans. Appropriate hardware for installation is included. Available in your choice of 3 cage stack heights – 10, 9 or 8 high. 

Features include:

  • Frame made from 304 stainless steel
  • The Wall Mount Main Frame holds between 70-80 Ultra-Air 502 or 520 mouse cages
  • Frame assembly has an upper mounting rail with brackets to hold the upper plenums
  • Lower mounting rail holds the cage stack bottom support
  • Protective bumper rail on frame
  • Frame includes upper main supply and exhaust plenums
  • Assembly includes the shelf bracket for the air handling unit fans
  • Appropriate hardware for installation is included
  • Available in your choice of 3 cage stack heights – 10, 9 or 8 high
Part Number Dimensions W” x D” x H” Dimensions Wcm x Dcm x Hcm Cages Cages Per Stack
MAC-UA-F10W-8B 67.125″x 20″ x 83.4″ 170.5 x 65.7 x 211.8 80 10
MAC-UA-F10W-7B 59″ x 20″ x 83.4″ 149.7 x 65.7 x 211.8 70 10

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IMPORTANT: INITIAL CLEANING

All components of the Alternative Design stainless steel product must be cleaned, sanitized and sterilized, where applicable, prior to being put into service. This unit is made primarily of 304 stainless steel. Use care when cleaning to prevent corrosion that can shorten useful life. Cleaning solutions which contain high levels of chlorine are not recommended for stainless steel parts.

Caster Maintenance

Caster used on this equipment was chosen for its suitability in applications where frequent washdowns are necessary. It is also well suited for applications exposed to heat, cleaning agents, steam, caustic solutions or other corrosive agents, which could cause rust and contamination. After washing and/or autoclaving, check casters for proper operation. Check the axle nut to ensure it is still tight (125 inch/pound is recommended). If the axle and/or swivel bearing has to be lubricated, use a high temp grease.

Alternative Design offers a 5-year warranty on all stainless steel fabricated products the company makes. These products are warranted to be free from material and workmanship defects during this period.

The 5-year warranty includes:

* Individually Ventilated Caging (IVC) rack frames and fabricated components
* All other stainless steel fabricated caging systems
* Fabricated material handling, storage and processing equipment made of stainless steel