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ARC-02 OI - SCALA - Storage Cabinets - en
ARC-02 OI - SCALA - Storage Cabinets - en
Table of contents
Safety......................................................................................................................... 4
General safety instructions ..................................................................................... 4
Warning instructions and their meaning ................................................................ 5
Correct and proper use.......................................................................................... 5
Work performed by WALDNER .............................................................................. 6
Compliance with standards.................................................................................... 6
Ex-proof area......................................................................................................... 6
Description ................................................................................................................ 7
Storage room designs ............................................................................................ 7
Underbench unit on plinth..................................................................................... 7
Underbench unit on castors ................................................................................... 9
Suspended underbench unit .................................................................................. 10
Self-supporting underbench unit for fume cupboards ............................................ 12
Push-in underbench unit for fume cupboards ........................................................ 13
Underbench unit for sinks...................................................................................... 13
Suspended cabinet ................................................................................................ 15
Laboratory cabinet................................................................................................. 17
Top-mounted cabinet ............................................................................................ 18
Pull-out cabinet ..................................................................................................... 20
Emergency cabinet ................................................................................................ 22
Laboratory cabinet for storing acids and alkalis ...................................................... 23
Underbench safety unit on plinth for the storage of acids and alkalis ..................... 24
Operation .................................................................................................................. 25
Specific safety instructions ..................................................................................... 25
Fitting the shelves .................................................................................................. 26
Removing the rear panel........................................................................................ 27
Cleaning and maintaining...................................................................................... 28
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Safety
Safety
General safety instructions
It is imperative that the following safety instructions are observed when using WALDNER
laboratory furniture:
4 If you smell gas, immediately open all windows and do not operate any electrical control
units (e. g. light switches).
4 In the event of a fire, inform the Fire Service without delay and fight the fire with a fire
extinguisher until the Fire Service arrives.
4 Always keep the access to emergency showers, eye showers and emergency exits clear.
4 Always wear appropriate safety clothing in laboratories.
4 Immediately operate the Emergency Stop button in the event of an accident with electrical
power.
4 Only perform hazardous tasks on your own if another person can provide first-aid in an
emergency.
4 Only use equipment that has been tested and is in correct working order.
4 Have any defects rectified without delay and inform your supervisor.
4 Only leave the workplace if it is not necessary to continuously supervise your work, or if
another person takes over supervision.
4 Only work outside normal working hours if it is not possible to perform the work at
another time, and always take suitable precautionary measures.
4 Store hazardous materials in such a way that they do not create a hazard to health or the
environment.
Note the following guidelines, regulations and ordinances in general:
• Working Safely in Laboratories (DGUV Information 213-850)
• DGUV Rulings (regulations, rules, information, guidelines)
• Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV)
• Safety material data sheets for hazardous materials
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CAUTION
Nature and source of the hazard
Possible consequence of failure to observe
4 Measures for avoiding the hazard
4 WARNING! Danger if warning instructions are not observed. Always observe information
on how to avoid the hazard.
The selection of the design depends on the substances stored and on the installation location.
The following materials are not permitted in storage rooms:
• Flammable liquids
• Gas cylinders
• Self-igniting and self-decomposing substances
Acids and alkalis may only allowed be stored in specially equipped laboratory cabinets for
storing acids and alkalis.
A special underbench unit for waste disposal is available for the storage of solid substances
and garbage.
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Ex-proof area
These operating instructions do not contain laboratory furniture for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres (ex-proof areas).
Separate operating instructions for laboratory furniture for use in ex-proof areas are an
addition to the operating instructions.
Laboratory furniture for use in ex-proof areas is identified by the ex-proof area symbol.
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Description
Description
Storage room designs
Storage rooms are used for storing items of equipment and chemicals; they are equipped for
the requirements of the working environment in a laboratory.
The following designs are available:
• Underbench unit:
– On plinth
– On castors
– Suspended
– Self-supporting for fume cupboards
– Push-in for fume cupboards
– For sinks
• Suspended cabinet
• Laboratory cabinet
• Top-mounted cabinet
• Pull-out cabinet
• Emergency cabinet
• Exhaust cabinet:
– Laboratory cabinet for storing acids and alkalis
– Underbench unit for fume cupboards for storing acids and alkalis
Underbench units on plinths are open at the top and provide additional storage space under
worktops and laboratory sinks. They are available for working heights of 750 mm and
900 mm.
The top of underbench units on plinths needs to be covered by a worktop and may only be
operated when connected to a service spine or a wall fixing. They can be freely installed in the
room when connected to a worktop and a minimum of two cabinets (but not one cabinet on
its own). Never exceed the maximum vertical load of connected underbench units,
see "Underbench unit on plinth", page 29.
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The plinths have four height-adjustable feet. The rear panel can be removed, see "Removing
the rear panel", page 27.
Underbench units on plinths are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Hinged doors and drawers
• Drawers
• Full-height drawers (for disposal with waste bin)
• Open fronted storage shelf
• With or without extract air spigot
Fitting the Underbench units on plinths are attached at the bottom of the service spine and fixed with a
underbench units to screw at the top.
a service spine
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Underbench units on castors are fitted with a top panel and can be moved about the
laboratory as required. This allows easy access to the valves and pipes behind the underbench
units. They are available for working heights of 750 mm and 900 mm.
Underbench units on castors are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Hinged doors and drawers
• Drawers
The drawers have a change-pull-out catch as anti-tilt protection for the underbench unit,
which only allows one drawer to be opened at a time.
Underbench units on castors have two lockable swivel castors at the front and two
non-lockable castors at the rear.
Locking the
swivelling castors
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Suspended underbench units consist of an enclosed carcass. They are supported on the bench
frame on a profile rail and installed in the bench frame of the laboratory bench using two
fittings. They do not touch the floor of the laboratory. Suspended underbench units are
available for working heights of 750 mm and 900 mm.
Suspended underbench units can be moved laterally to protrude over the grid of the bench.
Suspended underbench units are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Hinged doors and drawers
• Drawers
Removing the The suspended underbench unit can be removed from the top front rail of the laboratory
underbench unit bench and tilted forward by unscrewing the two screws on both sides and moving the two
fittings. The unit can then be lifted out from the bottom rear rail of the laboratory bench.
Prior to removing the underbench unit, the following prerequisites must be met:
• The underbench unit is completely empty
• All drawers are removed
• All shelves are removed
CAUTION
Injuries and material damage caused by the underbench unit falling out
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4 Have a second person support the underbench unit when removing the unit.
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Self-supporting underbench units for fume cupboards stand on a plinth with four height-
adjustable feet. The rear panel can be removed, see "Removing the rear panel", page 27.
Self-supporting underbench units for fume cupboards are available with the following
equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Full-height drawers (for disposal with waste bin)
• With or without extract air spigot
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Push-in underbench units for fume cupboards stand on a plinth with four height-adjustable
feet and are pushed into the steel support frames of fume cupboards. The rear panel can be
removed, see "Removing the rear panel", page 27.
Push-in underbench units for fume cupboards are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Full-height drawers (for disposal with waste bin)
• With or without extract air spigot
Sink with
underbench unit for
service spines or in
front of the wall
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Underbench units for sinks are open at the top and provide additional storage space under
laboratory sinks. The underbench units can be fastened in front of a service spine or a wall.
The front end sink is installed perpendicular to a double work bench. Underbench units for
sinks are available for a working height of 900 mm.
The plinths have four height-adjustable feet. The rear panel can be removed, see "Removing
the rear panel", page 27.
Underbench units for sinks are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged door
• Full-height drawer
• Swivel door
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Suspended cabinet
Suspended cabinets can be fastened to the wall or to a service spine. For reinforcement,
a central panel is incorporated in suspended cabinets with a width of 1,200 mm.
Suspended cabinets are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Hinged glass doors
• Glass sliding doors
• Open fronted storage shelf
• Open fronted storage shelf with inclined sides
The inclined front side of the open suspended cabinets matches the inclination of the service
spine top.
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Unhinging the The glass sliding doors are positioned in guide rails and can be removed in the middle
glass sliding doors position.
CAUTION
Injuries and material damage caused by the sliding door falling out
4 Only lift out sliding doors cautiously and with dry hands or dry gloves.
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End stops prevent the sliding doors from hitting the ends hard and prevent the closed sliding
doors from being lifted out.
Height adjustment of The suspended cabinet is equipped with two levelling screws at each top rear corner. The
the suspended lower screw is used to set the inclination of the cabinet towards the wall; the upper screw can
cabinet be adjusted vertically.
A Phillips screwdriver with PZ2 end is required to adjust the levelling screws.
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Laboratory cabinet
Laboratory cabinets may only be installed along a wall and may not be used as room dividers.
Laboratory cabinets stand on a plinth with four height-adjustable feet and are screwed to the
wall to secure them against toppling over.
Laboratory cabinets are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Hinged doors and drawers
• Folding doors
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Top-mounted cabinet
In top-mounted cabinets for laboratory cabinets with extract air spigot the rear panel is
positioned further to the front. The rear panel can be removed to obtain access to the extract
air spigot, see "Removing the rear panel", page 27.
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Securing a ladder A ladder can be secured in the tubular rail of the top-mounted cabinet.
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Pull-out cabinet
1 Pull-out
2 Tray with compartment partitioning
Pull-out cabinets have two or three pull-outs and are used for the storage of liquid and solid
substances in suitable containers. The pull-outs can be accessed from both sides.
Pull-out cabinets stand on a plinth with four height-adjustable feet and are screwed to the
wall to secure them against tipping.
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Pull-out cabinets are available with or without extract air spigot on the top shelf.
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Fitting the baskets The baskets in the pull-outs can be inserted at different heights.
For this purpose, a holder is inserted on each side of the steel frame of the pull-outs and the
baskets are attached to the holders.
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Emergency cabinet
Emergency cabinets contain protection and rescue materials and stand on a plinth with
four height-adjustable feet.
Emergency cabinets can be equipped with the following protection and rescue materials:
• First aid case
• Fire extinguisher (CO2, 5 kg)
• Fire blankets made of glass fabric
• Sand boxes
• Shovel
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Laboratory cabinets for storing acids and alkalis are available as top-mounted cabinets and
as underbench units. They are used for storing limited amounts of acids and alkalis or other
aggressive chemicals. The fittings on the laboratory cabinets are coated to protect them
against corrosion.
Laboratory cabinets for storing acids and alkalis stand on a plinth with four height-adjustable
feet and have a connection for permanent extract air.
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They have to be screwed to the wall to prevent them from toppling over.
Laboratory cabinets for storing acids and alkalis are available with the following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Fixed or pull-out shelves with trays made of polypropylene
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Underbench safety unit on plinth for the storage of acids and alkalis
Underbench units on plinths for the storage of acids and alkalis are used to store limited
amounts of acids and alkalis or other aggressive chemicals. The fittings on the underbench
units are coated and protected against corrosion.
The underbench units stand on a plinth with four height-adjustable feet and have a
connection for permanent extract air.
Underbench units on plinths for the storage of acids and alkalis are available with the
following equipment:
• Hinged doors
• Extendible shelves with polypropylene trays
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Operation
Specific safety instructions
It is imperative that the following safety instructions are observed when using the laboratory
cabinets:
4 Only use suitable containers marked with the content for storing chemicals.
4 Only store hazardous materials up to a height at which they can be safely removed.
4 Do not store containers above your reach, which can only be carried using both hands.
4 Ensure that you do not exceed a container size of 1.5 litres per tray.
4 Make sure that you do not exceed an adjustable volume of 10 litres per tray.
4 Ensure that you do not exceed a capacity of 4.3 litres (with a grid of 600) and/or 7 litres
(with a grid of 900).
4 Do not store any flammable liquids in the laboratory cabinets.
4 Only store acids and alkalis in the acid and alkali cabinet designed for this purpose.
4 Only open laboratory cabinets as required.
4 Do not lift drawers and extendible shelves when pulling out.
4 Only move underbench unit on castors when closed.
4 To prevent them from toppling over, only move underbench units on castors if the drawers
have been prevented from extending by being secured by the lock of the change-pull-out
catch.
4 Release locking on the castors only for moving the underbench unit.
4 Ensure that the ventilation system is working on laboratory cabinets with extract air spigot.
CAUTION
Injuries and material damage caused by the shelves falling out
4 Note the load-bearing capacity of the shelves and trays.
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CAUTION
Injuries and material damage caused by shelves slipping
4 Fix shelves at the front using brackets with spigots.
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The rear panel can be lifted out of the groove by the two grip holes and removed to the front.
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WARNING
Damage to health through contact with organic solvents
4 Do not use organic solvents for cleaning.
CAUTION
Risk of short-circuiting caused by liquids in the system
4 Make sure that no liquid enters the system (controller, manual switch, cable and frame).
NOTICE
Damage to the surface from the use of unsuitable cleaning agents
4 Pay attention to the properties of the materials when selecting the cleaning agents.
Cleaning and 4 Use a suitable cleaning agent to immediately remove any dirt.
maintaining the
4 Use a soft damp cloth to remove minor dirt.
surfaces
4 Remove more stubborn dirt with commercially available household cleaning agents that
do not contain scouring agents or strongly alkaline agents.
Maintaining the 4 Regularly lubricate moving parts, such as fittings, hinges etc. using resin-free and
moving parts acid-free oil.
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Technical data
Technical data
Underbench unit on plinth
Dimensions
Width [mm] 450 600 900 1200
Depth [mm] 550 550 550 550
Overall height [mm] 720 720 720 720
870 870 870 870
Height, drawers [mm] 150 150 150 150
200 200 200 200
400 400 400 400
Height of plinth [mm] 110 110 110 110
Load
Maximum vertical load 2000
when connected [N]
Design characteristics
Design For working height of 750 and 900 mm
Hinged doors with 270° hinges
Drawers, fully extensible
Open at the top, rear panel can be removed
Shelf, height-adjustable
Without doors as a rack
4 height-adjustable feet
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Full-height drawers Optional
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Design characteristics
Design For working height of 750 and 900 mm
Hinged doors with 270° hinges
Drawers, fully extensible and with change-pull-
out catch
Shelf, height-adjustable
Without doors as a rack
Covered at the top, rear panel permanently
connected to the carcass
4 swivelling castors, front castors can be locked
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Soft stop for drawer Standard
Locking device Optional
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Design characteristics
Construction For working height of 750 and 900 mm
2 fittings for attaching to the profile rail of the bench frame
Hinged doors with 270° hinges
Drawers, fully extensible
Covered at the top, rear panel permanently connected to the carcass
Shelf, height-adjustable
For C-frame/cantilever bench frame: Can be moved to the sides until it
protrudes over the bench grid
Hinged door(s) with 1 shelf at a height of 530 mm
With a height of 530 mm without doors as a rack with 1 shelf
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Soft stop for drawer Series
Locking device Optional
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Design characteristics
Construction Hinged doors with 270° hinges
Service panel above the storage cupboard for fume cupboards with rear panel
installation
Closed at the top, rear panel can be removed
Shelf, height-adjustable
4 height-adjustable feet
Full-height drawers Optional
Extract air spigot Optional
Underbench exhaust Optional
Acid-alkali equipment Optional
Locking device Optional
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Overall height [mm] of push-in 640 640 640 640 640 640
underbench unit for bench-mounted
fume cupboards with rear panel
installation
Overall height [mm] of push-in 716 716 716 716 716 716
underbench unit for bench-mounted
fume cupboards with side installation
Height of plinth [mm] 110 110 110 110 110 110
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Design characteristics
Construction Hinged door(s) with 270° hinges; shelf, height-adjustable
Full-height drawer (with waste bin 2 x 15 l or 2 x 35 l as an option)
Inclined swivel door with waste bin 30 l
4 height-adjustable feet
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Locking device Optional
Suspended cabinet
Dimensions
Width [mm] 450 600 900 1200
Depth [mm] 350 350 350 350
Height [mm] 460 460 460 460
760 760 760 760
Design characteristics
Construction Height-adjustable fitting for fastening to the wall or to the service spine
For a width of 1200 mm with central panel
Shelf, height-adjustable
Handle SCALA pull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Glass sliding door with affixed plastic handle
Shelving with inclined side walls Optional
Locking device Optional
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Laboratory cabinet
Dimensions
Width [mm] 450 600 900 1200
Depth [mm] 350 350 350 350
550 550 550 550
Overall height [mm] 2090 2090 2090 2090
Height of plinth [mm] 110 110 110 110
Design characteristics
Construction Hinged doors with 270° hinges
Shelves, height-adjustable
Drawers, fully extensible
4 height-adjustable feet
Combination options Drawers only with a depth of 550 mm
Handle SCALA pull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Shelves, extendible Optional (with a cabinet depth of 550 mm)
Drawers Optional (with a cabinet depth of 550 mm)
Extract air spigot Optional
Locking device Optional
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Top-mounted cabinet
Dimensions
Width [mm] 450 600 900 1200
Depth [mm] 350 350 350 350
550 550 550 550
Height [mm] 610 610 610 610
760 760 760 760
Only the maximum load specified by the manufacturer of the safety cabinet is permitted for
top-mounted cabinets on safety cabinets. The net weight of the top-mounted cabinet needs
to be taken into account as well.
Design characteristics
Construction With integral rail for securing a ladder
For laboratory cabinets with or without extract air spigot
1 shelf, height-adjustable
Hinged door(s)
Handle SCALA pull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Hook ladder Optional
Locking device Optional
Pull-out cabinet
Dimensions
Width [mm] 600 900
Depth [mm] 550 550
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Design characteristics
Design 5 wire baskets with trays for each drawer, height-adjustable
Fastened to the wall
4 height-adjustable feet
Drawer doors with drawers accessible from both sides
Handle SCALA pull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
Soft stop Optional
Compartment partitioning Optional
Extract air spigot Optional
Locking device Optional
Material
Collection tray Polyethylene
Emergency cabinet
Dimensions
Width [mm] 600
Depth [mm] 350
550
Overall height [mm] 2090
Height of plinth [mm] 110
Design characteristics
Construction Hinged door with 270° hinges
4 shelves, height-adjustable
4 height-adjustable feet
Equipment First aid case
Fire extinguisher, 5 kg
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Sand boxes
Shovel
Fire blankets
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Ventilation data
Air exchange rate [m³/h] 100
Ventilation connection Ø [mm] 90
Connection height of extract air spigot [mm] 2176
Design characteristics
Construction Connection to the permanently active ventilation system
4 shelves, fixed or pull-out
4 height-adjustable feet
Separate compartments for acids and alkalis
Trays made of polypropylene
Coated fittings
Hinged door(s)
Handle SCALA pull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
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Underbench unit for fume cupboards for storing acids and alkalis
Dimensions
Width [mm] 600 900
Depth [mm] 550 550
Overall height [mm] of push-in underbench units for 640 640
bench-mounted fume cupboards with rear panel
installation
Overall height [mm] of push-in underbench units for 716 716
bench-mounted fume cupboards with side installation
Overall height [mm] of self-supporting underbench 820 820
units for bench-mounted fume cupboards with rear
panel/side installation
Height of plinth [mm] 110 110
Ventilation data
Air exchange rate [m³/h] 30
Ventilation connection to the ascending duct Ø [mm] 50
Design characteristics
Construction Connection to the permanently active ventilation system
4 height-adjustable feet
Coated fittings
2 shelves, fixed or pull-out, with trays
Hinged door(s)
Handle SCALA fingerpull handle
Stainless steel D-handle
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