Description
The Bio Cart 13 Premium HEPA Containment Cart with UV-C is the ultimate solution for safe and efficient maintenance in environments such as hospitals, clean rooms, and other sensitive facilities. This advanced containment cart ensures negative pressure and combines HEPA filtration with UV-C irradiation for superior air quality control.
Key Features
- Dual Filtration and UV-C Irradiation: Equipped with a HEPA air scrubber that captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns and UV-C lights to neutralize biological contaminants, ensuring maximum air purity.
- Negative Pressure: Maintains a negative pressure environment to contain contaminants, meeting stringent CDC and ICRA guidelines.
- Enhanced Mobility and Efficiency: The Bio Cart 13 is designed for seamless movement and operation with a power lift mechanism and a built-in telescoping ladder that extends up to 15 feet, eliminating the need for additional equipment.
- Robust Construction: Constructed with an extruded aluminum frame and walls made of white melamine with a thermal coating, the cart is durable and easy to clean.
- Integrated Utilities: Includes a 40-foot retractable power cord, multiple power outlets with USB connectors, and a 10-inch display for navigation via an external camera.
Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Collapsed: 73″ L x 32″ W x 77″ H
- Fully Extended: 73″ L x 32″ W x 158″ H
- Weight: 720 lbs with ladder, toolbox, and all air scrubber filters installed.
- Filtration: 99.97% HEPA filter, washable electrostatic pre-filter, UV-C germicidal lamps.
- Air Scrubber Fan: 880 CFM at 300 watts, 62 dB with variable speed control.
- Construction Materials: Fire-retardant black and yellow vinyl bellows, extruded aluminum frame, white melamine walls.
- Compliance: Meets ASHRAE 52.2:2007, ICRA Class 1-4, OSHA 1910.1000, and CDC/HICPAC guidelines.
Operation
Setup:
- Position the Bio Cart under the ceiling area to be contained, ensuring all sides are outside the target area.
- Set the wheel brakes and connect the power cord to a grounded outlet. Turn off the battery switch to charge the internal battery.
- Enter the cart, close the door, and raise the top using the power lift switch until the foam seal touches the ceiling.
During Work:
- Keep the air scrubber and UV-C lights running continuously to maintain negative pressure and air purification.
- Utilize the built-in utilities and camera for efficient operation and navigation.
Post-Work:
- Lower the top and secure any contaminated clothing in a plastic bag inside the cart.
- Unplug the power cord and retract it into the cart.
- Unlock the wheels and move the cart to the next location using the camera feature for guidance.
Maintenance
- Cleaning: Regularly clean the cart inside and out with appropriate sanitizers, especially after use in different environments.
- Filter and UV-C Lamp Replacement: Replace the pre-filters, HEPA filter, and UV-C lamps as required, following proper disposal procedures for contaminated materials.
- Routine Inspections: Check electrical wiring, wheels, door locks, hinges, and the cart frame for any damage or wear and replace parts as necessary.
Compliance and Warranty
The Bio Cart 13 Premium HEPA Containment Cart complies with all relevant health and safety guidelines for portable, negative air, dust containment carts used in healthcare facilities. It meets CDC, ICRA, and OSHA standards for controlling dust and infectious particles during maintenance work. Air-Care provides a five-year warranty on the Bio Cart, with specific components covered for different periods.
Comparison Specifications
Specification | Bio Cart 10 | Bio Cart 13 Premium |
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Dimensions (Collapsed) | 73″ L x 32″ W x 77″ H | 73″ L x 32″ W x 77″ H |
Dimensions (Extended) | 73″ L x 32″ W x 120″ H | 73″ L x 32″ W x 158″ H |
Weight | 720 lbs with ladder, toolbox, and all filters installed | 720 lbs with ladder, toolbox, and all filters installed |
Filtration | 99.97% HEPA filter, washable electrostatic pre-filter | 99.97% HEPA filter, washable electrostatic pre-filter, UV-C germicidal lamps |
Air Scrubber Fan | 880 CFM at 300 watts, 62 dB | 880 CFM at 300 watts, 62 dB, variable speed control |
Construction Materials | Fire-retardant black and yellow vinyl bellows, extruded aluminum frame, white melamine walls | Fire-retardant black and yellow vinyl bellows, extruded aluminum frame, white melamine walls |
Power Cord | Built-in 40 ft retractable power cord | Built-in 40 ft retractable power cord |
Power Outlets | 2 power outlets with USB connectors | 2 power outlets with USB connectors, additional outlet near UV-C window |
Ladder | 15 ft telescoping ladder | 15 ft telescoping ladder |
Lighting | Interior white LED lighting | Interior white LED lighting, head-mounted work light, 120-volt halogen work light |
Compliance | Meets ASHRAE 52.2:2007, ICRA Class 1-4, OSHA 1910.1000, CDC/HICPAC guidelines | Meets ASHRAE 52.2:2007, ICRA Class 1-4, OSHA 1910.1000, CDC/HICPAC guidelines |
Additional Features | None | UV-C germicidal lamps, front-facing camera with 10-inch display for navigation |