Description
The Flex-Air 24-Cage P.I. Mobile Unit provides HEPA ventilated air while transporting and/or temporarily housing mice away from the primary animal housing area. The ventilated cages are docked onto a stainless steel cart for easy transportation. It has 5″ casters, 2 with brakes. The entire cart and caging are autoclavable with the exception of the air handling unit, HEPA filters and air supply hose. The cart is 47.75″ W x 31.5″ D x 36.75″ H.
This unit can operate in either positive pressure mode or negative pressure mode for containment. This mobile model supplies 30-40 air changes per hour (AC/H) to each of the cages and has an on-board battery for moving animals from one area to another. The battery features a transport and emergency mode selection feature. The battery lasts up to 24 hours in emergency mode. It is rechargeable. The unit comes with a 110-120 volt power cord.
This mobile unit holds up to 24 Flex-Air patented cages, 12 cages per side. Additionally, this unit comes with 24 Polysulfone (UD) cage sets with cage tops, cage bottoms, wire bar lids, 16 oz. reduced height water bottles, and cage card holders.
Part # – FA-PI-24-UD-WB
Cart Dimensions – 47.75″ W x 31.5″ D x 36.75″ H
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