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SMARTBOX FIXED FLOW SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SmartBox Fixed Flow M1-TSFF Auto CO
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System is an advanced automated euthanasia unit that
has been developed specifically for euthanizing small rodents. The system incorporates three key
components, the SmartBox Fixed Flow Controller, the M1 Chamber and the Exhaust Blower. The
system works with preset timings that assure humane and efficient levels of CO
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1)
Gas Flow Level One: Flow rate is set to conform to the AVMA guidelines for humane
euthanasia. CO
. Gas flow rate is set at
the source (fixed flow), while the timings are controlled by the automated controller unit. The
controller does not impact the flow rate, but delivers gas at the rate that is output by the source.
The TSFF Controller operates in preset automated stages:
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flows into the chamber and anesthetizes the animals with minimal stress.
While the animals are anesthetized, the gas flow continues and increases the chamber’s CO
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2)
Dwell Time: Gas flow shuts off and the chamber remains fully charged to assure
euthanasia of all animals.
concentration to euthanizing level.
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Evacuation Time: Onboard blower evacuates CO
Gas Charge can be set for each species registered in system.
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out of the chamber and into the in-house
exhaust system and then shuts off after the chamber is fully purged. All gas is completely
purged from the chamber, making it safe for personnel to remove cages at the completion
of the cycle.