PURCHASE SPECIFICATIONS FOR NUAIRE LABGARD
NU-425 (Series 50) BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINET
The intent herein is to provide a concise statement of requirements for a quality Class II, Type A2 Laminar
Airflow Biological Safety Cabinet, which may be used to augment your purchase request/order.
The LABGARD NU-425 meets the performance requirements of NSF/ANSI 49:2007. Your confidence is well
placed in a Biological Safety Cabinet that meets NSF Standard.
NuAire sales representatives will be pleased to explain the importance of the performance and control affected by
each of the following requirements. The NuAire LABGARD NU-425 meets all of the requirements in the
following SPECIFICATION.
1. Dimensions Inches (mm)
Overall Dimensions NU-425-300 NU-425-400 NU-425-500 NU-425-600
Width (W) 41 5/8(1057) 53 5/8(1362) 65 5/8 (1667) 77 5/8(1972)
Depth (D)
32 7/8(835) 32 7/8(835) 32 7/8 (835) 32 7/8(835)
(Incl. Control Center)
Height (H)
63(1600) 63(1600) 63 (1600) 63(1600)
(Incl. Exhaust Grill)
Basestand, 30" W.S. 89 1/2(2273) 89 1/2(2273) 89 1/2 (2273) 89 1/2(2273)
Basestand, 36" W.S. 95 1/2(2426) 95 1/2(2426) 95 1/2 (2426) 95 1/2(2426)
Interior Dimensions
Width (W) 34 3/8(873) 46 3/8(1178) 58 3/8 (1483) 70 3/8(1788)
Depth (D) 23 1/2(597) 23 1/2(597) 23 1/2 (497 ) 23 1/2(497)
Height (H) 28 1/2(724) 28 1/2(724) 28 1/2 (724) 28 1/2(724)
2. Cabinet shall provide airflows & biological safety performance as specified.
**a. Cabinet shall provide biological containment protection for both operator and product proven by an
actual test, (e.g. test conducted by NSF) and routinely validated by NuAire.
*b. Cabinet shall be constructed from 16GA, Type 304 stainless steel forming an all welded,
monolithic, sealed structure.
c. Cabinet shall be easily fumigated employing an established procedure such as that recommended by
NSF.
d. Supply HEPA filter shall be of full cabinet work zone width and depth; work zone below supply
HEPA shall be of fixed cross-sectional area (sloping back wall or viewing window is unacceptable).
*e. Supply HEPA filter shall be protected by a perforated metal diffuser covering the entire top of the
work zone.
*f. Air Velocity from the supply filter shall average 55 to 65 FPM (.28 to .33 m/s) with no single point
outside the 20% of average range measured in a horizontal plane defined by 4 inches (102mm)
above the bottom edge of window.
*g. Work access opening shall be 10 inches (254mm) high (8 inches (203mm) on NU-440-300).
Average inflow velocity shall nominally be 105 LFPM (.53 m/s).
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*3. The cabinet shall be ergonomically designed for maximum user comfort and adjustability to meet the
requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA.)
• Standard non-metallic armrest/airfoil incorporating large 1-1/2 inch (38mm) forearm support area with
1/2 inch (12mm) recessed front grill designed for armrest comfort while maintaining containment
performance.
• Maximum visibility into cabinet workzone shall be at least 22-1/4 inches (565mm) from front access
airfoil to exterior light housing.
• Cabinet shall have a centrally located instrument panel within the control center that is easily serviced
with quick disconnects.
• Cabinet shall have the capability of incorporating a user adjustable base stand or base storage cabinet as
an option.
• The cabinet shall have a smooth operating sliding window from full closure to full opening at
19-1/2 inches (495mm).
• Cabinet shall have a large worktray (17.250 inch (438mm) depth) removable with coved corners for easy
cleaning.
*4. The cabinet shall have all positive pressure plenums surrounded by a vacuum relative to the room (the
LABGARD™ employs the HEPEX™ Zero Leak Airflow System).
5. Electrical power shall be supplied with a 12 foot (2.5m), 3-wire cord with molded plug. Electrical supply
should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz (current rating varies per cabinet size, reference Electrical Requirements Page
4) protected with thermal circuit breaker from distribution panel.
6. The cabinet shall have two internal electrical circuits; one for blower/lights and one for the duplex outlets.
Each circuit shall be protected with a circuit breaker located in the Control Center.
7. The cabinet shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories to meet the requirements of both the U.S. and
Canada for electrical/mechanical integrity.
8. Total cabinet airflow shall be controlled via a solid-state motor voltage regulator with adjustment available
on the Control Center.
9. Balancing of cabinet workzone downflow (recycling flow) to exhaust flow shall be accomplished with an
internal exhaust flow damper, externally adjustable with screwdriver and sealed with liquid tight fastener.
10. The cabinet shall be easily transportable through a standard 36 inch (914mm) wide door without
disassembly.
11. Sound level shall be no more than 63 dbA measured 15 inches (381mm) above the work tray and 12 inches
(305mm) in front of viewing window.
12. Fluorescent lighting shall be externally mounted and provide 90 (968) to 120 (1291) foot-candles (LUX) on
work surface. The ballast is to be electronic containing thermal protection with automatic reset.
*13. Cabinet shall have a minihelic gauge to display pressure drop over the supply HEPA filter.
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*14. Cabinet shall come standard with two outlets with drip proof covers on back wall (one outlet for
NU-425-300); one gas valve/service coupling on right side wall; one service coupling on right side wall.
15. Cabinet shall be easily converted to a freestanding console model with the addition of the optional Base
Support Stand.
*16. Cabinet work zone shall be all 16 GA. stainless steel and reinforced with stainless steel U channels to
minimize vibration.
17. A 3/8 inch (10 mm) ball valve shall be provided in the drain trough beneath the work tray.
*18. Cabinet shall have the capability of incorporating a permanent positive pressure plenum with quick release
supply filter removal as an option.
*19. Motor/blower shall be positioned so as to create an even filter loading, thereby prolonging the life of the
supply HEPA filter, and shall deliver over 80% the initial HEPA filter static pressure with no more than a
10% decrease of CFM.
*20. Cabinet shall be capable of front filter removal without disassembly of the control panel and sliding
window tracks/hardware.
21. The following optional equipment shall be available to support installation and user requirements:
8 Inch (203mm) Access Opening
Ultraviolet Light
Ground Fault Interrupter for Electrical System
Additional Service Valves for Gas, Air, Vacuum
Remote Service Valves
Additional Outlet
IV Bar with 6 Stainless Steel Hooks
Alarm Systems
Exhaust Interlocks
Base Support Stand (available in standard working surface heights of 30
or 36 inches) (762 or 914mm) With or Without Storage Shelves
Adjustable Control for Support Stand or Storage Cabinet
Hinged Viewing Window
Microscope Viewing Window
Sinks with Hot/Cold or DI Water Faucets
Storage Pull-Out Trays
Lay in Sorbent Exhaust Filter
Decorative Side Panels (hides plumbing fixture connections)
Permanent Plenum w/Quick Release Supply Filter
Metal Framed HEPA Filters
HEPA Filters 99.999% @ 0.3 Micron
Stainless Steel Armrest
Exhaust Transitions
*Having all of these features is unique ONLY to NuAire cabinets.
**NU-425-300 containment tests performed by NuAire, Inc.
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Labgard Class II, Type A2
Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet
Models NU-425-300, 400, 500, 600
Catalog Number
Catalog Number NU-425-300 NU-425-400 NU-425-500 NU-425-600
Nominal 3 foot (0.9m) Nominal 4 foot (1.2m) Nominal 5 foot (1.5m) Nominal 6 foot (1.8m)
Performance Specifications
1. Personal Protection NSF/ANSI 49 NSF/ANSI 49 NSF/ANSI 49 NSF/ANSI 49
2. Product Protection
NSF Std. No. 49 Class Class II, Type A2 Class II, Type A2 Class II, Type A2 Class II, Type A2
Style of Cabinet Bench top/console w/base Bench top/console w/base Bench top/console w/base Bench top/console w/base
stand/storage cabinet stand/storage cabinet stand/storage cabinet stand/storage cabinet
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel All welded stainless steel All welded stainless steel All welded stainless steel
16GA, Type 304 16GA, Type 304 pressure 16GA, Type 304 pressure 16GA, Type 304 pressure
pressure tight design tight design tight design tight design
Diffuser for Air Supply (Metal) Non-flammable Non-flammable Non-flammable Non-flammable
HEPA Filter Seal Type:
Supply Filter-99.99% Eff. on 0.3 HEPEX Seal HEPEX Seal HEPEX Seal HEPEX Seal
microns
Exhaust Filter-99.99% Eff. on 0.3 Neoprene, Springloaded Neoprene, Springloaded Neoprene, Springloaded Neoprene, Springloaded
microns
Fumigation per NIH/NSF Procedure Yes Yes Yes Yes
Standard Services:
Service Coupling (3/8 inch NPT) One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall
Gas Valve/Service Coupling (3/8" NPT) One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall One, Right Sidewall
Duplex Outlet One, Backwall Center Two, Backwall Two, Backwall Two, Backwall
Optional Services:
Gas Cocks 3/8" NPT Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall
Remote Controlled Valves** Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall Up to 3 ea. Sidewall
Ultraviolet Light One, Backwall One, Backwall One, Backwall One, Backwall
Standard/Cup Sinks Left or Right Work Surf. Left or Right Work Surf. Left or Right Work Surf. Left or Right Work Surf.
Cabinet Size Inches (mm):
Height (Fully Assembled) 63 (1600) 63 (1600) 63 (1600) 63 (1600)
Height (Minimum for Transport) 60 (1524) 60 (1524) 60 (1524) 60 (1524)
Width 41 5/8 (1057) 53 5/8 (1362) 65 5/8 (1667) 77 5/8 (1972)
Depth (with Control Center) 32 7/8 (835) 32 7/8 (835) 32 7/8 (835) 32 7/8 (835)
Work Access Opening Inches (mm):
Standard Opening Height/Optional 8 (203) 10 (254)/8 (203) 10 (254)/8 (203) 10 (254)/8 (203)
Standard Inflow Velocity 105 FPM (.53 m/s) 105 FPM (.53 m/s) 105 FPM (.53 m/s) 105 FPM (.53 m/s)
Work Zone Inches (mm):
Height 28 1/2 (724) 28 1/2 (724) 28 1/2 (728) 28 1/2 (724)
Width 34 3/8 (873) 46 3/8 (1178) 58 3/8 (1483) 70 3/8 (1788)
Depth 23 1/2 (597) 23 1/2 (597) 23 1/2 (597) 23 1/2 (597)
Viewing Window Inches (mm): Fully closed to Fully closed to Fully closed to Fully closed to
Standard is tempered sliding glass 19 1/2 (495) open 19 1/2 (495) open 19 1/2 (495) open 19 1/2 (495) open
Hinged Tempered Glass (optional) 8 (203) opening 8 (203) & 8 (203) & 8 (203) &
10 (254) openings 10 (254) openings 10 (254) openings
Required Exhaust CFM/CMH
Standard/Optional:
Gas-Tight (NU-916/919) 200 (340) 338 (575) / 270 (459) 426 (724) / 340 (578) 513 (872) / 410 (697)
Thimble (NU-918/917) 282 (479) 438 (739) / 370 (624) 542 (921) / 456 (775) 647 (1100) / 545 (925)
Thimble (NU-916) 306 (519) 462 (783) / 394 (667) 566 (962) / 480 (813) 669 (1139) / 567 (964)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Eng/Metric 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm
Heat Rejected, BTU, Per Hour
(non-vented) 1181 1693 2220 2435
(vented) 791 1110 1320 1460
Electrical: U.L./U.L.-C Listed U.L./U.L.-C Listed U.L./U.L.-C Listed U.L./U.L.-C Listed
Volts, AC 60 Hz 115 115 115 115
Amps: Blower/Lights 7 9 11/*9 11/*9
Amps: Duplex 3 3 3 3
Amps: Total 10 12 14/*12 14/*12
12 ft. Power Cord (one) 14 GA - 3 Wire, 15A 14 GA - 3 Wire, 15A *12/14 GA-3 Wire, *12/14 GA-3 Wire,
20A Std., 15A Optional 20A Std., 15A Optional
Crated Shipping Weight: *** 475 lbs. / 215 kg. 550 lbs. / 249 kg. 650 lbs. / 295 kg. 730 lbs. / 331 kg.
Net Weight 425 lbs. / 193 kg. 500 lbs. / 227 kg. 600 lbs. / 273 kg. 680 lbs. / 308 kg.
*15A Configuration does not include accessory outlet.
**Remote controlled valve handles project through front faring. Decorative side panels are available to cover plumbing.
***Crated shipping weight does not include weight for accessories or option.
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