LFGI (Laminar Flow Glovebox / Isolator)
The Laminar Flow Glovebox/Isolator (LFGI) provides the ultimate in both product and operator protection. The LFGI functions as a Glovebox while operating under negative pressure to meet NIOSH recommendations and as an Isolator under positive pressure to meet USP <797> regulations. HEPA filtered unidirectional (laminar) air bathes the work area to protect the product from contamination and removes any particulate generated by sample manipulation. The operator is provided a complete barrier from materials being manipulated in the work area. The LFGI Series of barrier isolators meet or exceed ISO 14644-1 Class 5 air quality. Each LFGI, before shipping, undergoes rigorous physical testing to assure the unit meets performance requirements as validated. It is required that independent certification be performed before use.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
- LFGI-3USP: 54" wide (39" wide at base) • 32" deep • 80" high
- LFGI-4USP: 66" wide (50" wide at base) • 32" deep • 80" high
- LFGI-6USP: 90" wide (74" wide at base) • 32" deep • 80" high
WORK AREA DIMENSIONS:
- LFGI-3USP: 34 ½" wide • 24 ½" deep • 29" high
- LFGI-4USP: 46 ½" wide • 24 ½" deep • 29" high
- LFGI-6USP: 70 ½" wide • 24 ½" deep • 29" high
ANTECHAMBER:
- Sealed two-door airlock (16" wide x 13 ½" deep x 14 ¼" high) maintains complete environmental separation between work area and ambient conditions.
- HEPA filtered purge of trapped airlock air eliminates cross contamination between the work area and the room during both material ingress and egress.
WASTE REMOVAL:
- Trash tube is a 4" diameter tube, flanged for waste bag/container connection and provided with an easily removable seal/stopper to maintain work area containment. (Stainless Steel trash can is available.)
- Sharps tube is a straight 2 ½ " diameter tube to facilitate quick drop of the largest syringes and is provided with an easily removable seal/stopper to maintain work area containment.
- Fully adjustable sharps container shelf accommodates most commercially available wide mouth or hinged top sharps collectors. (Examples: BD Part # 305610 and 305491)
SAFETY
- Lock-out handle requiring key for access to work area.
- Digital pressure readout with low pressure alarm for work area.
- Inward/Outward face velocity is 95-100 linear feet per minute at gloveport opening to protect operator/product during massive breach of containment.
- Glove changes can be made without breaking containment.
- Locking casters are standard, seismic anchors are available.
ERGONOMICS
- Hydraulic assist height adjusting stand offers a full 10" range variance allowing operators to sit or stand comfortably for extended time periods.
- Stainless steel sliding tray inside the airlock pulls into the work area eliminating reaching strains.
- Two part sleeve/glove system allows the use of most types and sizes of commercially available gloves for better dexterity and tactility.
- Extra large oval gloveports are placed with bottoms together to provide an anthropometrically correct configuration that accommodates a wide range of body types and increases range of movement.
- Gloveports have a 3" arm rest to reduce operator fatigue.
- Large viewing panel is at an angle to reduce glare and operator strain.
- Integrated foot rest.
Configuration Options
- Overall work area pressure can be either positive or negative and can be altered in place by a certifier.
- Antechamber can be left or right handed or can be installed on both sides.
- Waste and sharps removal tubes can be left or right handed or can be installed on both sides.
- Three available exhaust options that can be factory set or changed by a certifier in-place.
FILTRATION
- Full framed standard size minipleat HEPA/Filters filter 100% of inlet and exhaust air from both the work area and the antechamber to provide a fully contained environment.
- HEPA filters are full coverage and front loading for easy replacement by a certifier.
- A Pre-filter extends the life of the work area supply HEPA filter and can be replaced without tools.
ELECTRICAL
- High capacity motor/blower systems with speed control to extend HEPA filter's life.
- Ten foot hospital grade power cord with molded grounded plug.
- Sealed outlet in work area.
- Separate lighted power ON/OFF indicator switches for blower and lighting.
- High efficiency, standard sized fluorescent lights are externally mounted to minimize heat build-up.
- Voltage = 115 Volt, 60 Hz (220/50-60 Hz also available).
- Amperage Rating = 15
- Running Amperage = 6 (LFGI-3 and 4USP) =7(LFGI-6USP)
EXHAUST
- Clean air plenum is external to the work area.
- Constructed to allow for optional outside venting of exhaust air.
- Constructed to allow for 3 exhaust options that can be factory set, or changed by a certifier in place.
- Venting is not required for operation but is optional.
GRx Rapid Exchange Glove System with deluxe case.
GRx Rapid Exchange Glove System
GRx Rapid Exchange Glove System Clear Acrylic Economy Case
Seismic Anchors
Stopcock for Air, Gas or Vacuum
Duplex Electrical Outlet Installed In Work Area Center
Additional Pair Smooth Sleeves
Replacement GOS for two part glove/sleeve with 4 O-rings
Additional 2-Door Airlock with timed HEPA Purge and sliding tray
Additional Sharps and Waste Discharge Tubes
Sharps and Waste Discharge Tubes
Stainless 9" x 14" Garbage Can
Sealed Data Port Passage of 4 cables possible with individual adjustable diameters between 0.16"- 01/27"
Window for Airlock
Telescopic Stainless Steel Cleaning Handle with pivot head
Lint Free Mop Heads
Ergonomic Task Chair
Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Microbial Vinyl Covering Available Colors Include:
Charcoal • Wine • Teal • Navy • Black
Operator Training DVD
LFGI-3USP
LFGI-4USP
LFGI-6USP
Positive AirFlow
Negative AirFlow
Questions about our LFGI Series?
To find out more about Germfree’s LFGI Series, contact a consultant by filling out our Contact Us form, or call 1-800-888-5357 (Internationally call +1-386-265-4360).
