Specifications & Requirements¶
According to the rules and regulations of the EU and most International Standards committees, there are some safety rules that must be taken into account for manufacturing laboratory equipment. However, although OpenDeskLab is designed according to those rules, it must be noted that the authors and creators of OpenDeskLab are not eligible for any kind of damage that may happen while building or using the desk. A laboratory that is used in professional environments must be certified by an authorized person, and OpenDeskLab is neither certified nor can fullfil all the regulations of every standard in the world.
Warning
OpenDeskLab is not certified for professional use. The authors are not eligible for any damage that may occur while building or using the product.
Safety¶
Central ventilation is required in laboratory facilities
Water tap within 15 meters or 10 seconds of the users
Chemical storage must have edges protected for spillage
Flammable materials must be stored in UL/NFPA certified storage areas
Acids and bases must be stored separately
Compressed air canisters must me fixed securely with fire resistant strands
Toxic wastes must be handled according to specific regulations
All storage areas must be clearly signed
Labels must be placed for
- Water
- Electricity
- Chemicals
- Flammables
- Acids/Bases
Specifications¶
OpenDeskLab is comprised of the following modules:
- Cable Routing
- Desk Back
- Desk Side
- Double Cabinet
- Drawer Cabinet
- Hazardous Materials Cabinet
- Lighting and Ventilation
- Single Cabinet
- Sink Cabinet
- Worktop
These can be combined in any desirable way to formulate a – three, four or five module wide – self-contained laboratory desk.
Materials¶
OpenDeskLab Materials Melamine Electric Plug Plywood Electric Cable Cam Lock Pneumatic Coupling Cam Bolt Pneumatic Tubing Wooden Dowel Pin Sink Concealed Hinge Water Tap Hinge Mounting Plate Hydraulic Hose Plastic Adjustable Leg Plastic Tube Metal Adjustable Leg Silicone Caulk Knob LED Lighting Electric Switch Insulating Tape Intumescent Paint