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APMG provides
a testing and maintenance service to fume cupboard users throughout the
UK. This service applies to ducted fume cupboards from APMG and other
manufacturers. COSHH requires that fume cupboards are tested every 14
months. We offer a 12 monthly check that is suitable for most users and
an additional 6 monthly check for fume cupboards that are heavily used.
Six Monthly:
- Take face velocity
readings
- Check worktop seals
- Inspect sash mechanism
for corrosion and damage
- Inspect fans, motors,
drives and bearings are correct running
- Provide Report
/ Recommendations
Twelve Monthly:
- Take face
velocity readings
- Check
worktop seals
- Inspect
sash mechanism for corrosion and damage
- Inspect
fans, motors, drives and bearings are correct running
- Check
spray/water wash system in fume cupboard and ductwork if fitted
- Check
condition of services and controls including alarms
- Check
function of sash stop
- Check
fire damper and release mechanism
- Check
extract fan motors for worn bearings, excessive noise. Check pulleys
are tight and correctly aligned
- Check
fan impellers for wear and corrosion
- Check
condition of flexible connections
- Check
stability and condition of discharge stack
- Inspect
condition of extract ducting and joints
- Check
need for cleaning inside ductwork through access ports if fitted
- Provide
Report / Recommendations
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Please
contact APMG for a single visit or annual maintenance contract quotation.
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