Maintenance Procedures for
Chemical Fume Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets & Laminar Flow Hoods
CHEMICAL FUME HOODS
Facilities Operations Services
Call in work order, x12434, for the following:
Hood airflow adjustments.
Fan and fan motor repairs.
Plumbing repairs – service fixture leaks
Turn in Facilities IDR for the following:
Electrical or plumbing installations
Service fixture installations (air, gas, vacuum, water)
Unclogging hood drains
IDR work is typically charged back
to the department.
Lab Equipment Services Services
Call in service order, x16124, for the
following:
Lighting lamps replacements
Light fixture cover lens cleaning (top side)
Air flow sensor/gauge repair/adjustments
Low flow alarm repair/adjustments
Minor hood cabinet repairs
Sash lubrication/repair
BIOLOGICAL
SAFETY CABINETS/LAMINAR FLOW HOODS
Call in service order, x 16124,
for the following:
Biocabinet/laminar flow hood repair work
Filter changes (exhaust, supply, prefilter)
Lighting/UV lamp replacements
Call for questions or scheduling of annual
biocabinet or laminar flow hood testing and recertification, or
recertification for cabinets or hoods relocated to other areas.
LES does not charge departments
for certification work.
LES charges $45/hour for service work. For specific pricing, contact
LES at x16124.
EHOS, Environmental Health
& Safety
Call for questions regarding annual fume hood testing and
certification, x12578 or x12583.