Salient Characteristics for Lab Animal Bedding Dispenser.docx
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This document is a salient characteristics specification for a laboratory animal bedding dispenser system intended for research facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4. The specification outlines the functional and operational requirements for an automated bedding dispensing system designed to improve efficiency and standardization in animal care operations within VA research laboratories.
The dispenser system must be capable of automatically dispensing bedding material into animal housing units with controlled volume and frequency settings to accommodate various cage sizes and animal types. Key operational characteristics include adjustable dispensing intervals, compatibility with standard laboratory bedding materials, ease of cleaning and maintenance, and integration capabilities with existing laboratory management systems. The system should feature safety mechanisms to prevent material jamming, dust control features to maintain air quality in animal facilities, and user-friendly controls for laboratory personnel. Additional requirements address noise levels to minimize stress on research animals, material capacity specifications, and documentation capabilities for tracking bedding changes and maintenance schedules. The equipment must comply with applicable animal care standards and facility safety regulations relevant to VA research operations.
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Salient Characteristics for Animal Bedding Dispenser
We are requesting the following requirements for the purchase of three automated bedding dispensers to support research animal care operations at the VA Greater Los Angeles West Los Angeles location in support of VA Medical Research studies.
We are looking for American Made item(s), if at all possible. Let us know where the equipment you are proposing on is made/fabricated.
· Dimensions: 34.4 in x 30.5 in x 81.7 in
· Worksurface Dimensions: 17.9 in x 24.2 in x 33.5 in
· Max. Cage Height: 12.0 in
· Construction:
- Frame: 1-inch square tubing, powder-coated steel
- Exterior panels: 18 ga. (0.048 in thick) powder-coated steel
- Interior parts: 18 ga. (0.048 in thick) 304 stainless steel
- Side shields: 3/8-inch thick acrylic
· Weight: ~480 lbs
· Bedding Capacity: 3–4 bags (20 lbs each)
- upper hopper: 2–3 bags
- lower hopper: 1 bag
· Dispense Rate:
- Mouse (500 cm²), 100 g: Single mode: 10–12 cages/min; Double mode: 15–20 cages/min
- Rat (900 cm²), 200 g: Single mode: 8–10 cages/min; Double mode: 12–15 cages/min
- Throughput: Up to 750 mouse cages per hour
· Dispensing Capability:
- Compatible with a wide variety of cage sizes and bedding types
- Customizable exact bedding amounts for unlimited cage size configurations
- Option to dispense to one or two cages simultaneously
- Units can be connected together or positioned individually to optimize workflow
· Noise Level (dBa):
- Standby Mode (blowers only): 57.0–62.0
- Fill Mode (blowers and vacuum system): 72.5–74.8
- Dispense Mode (blowers and dispense system): 67.1–69.5
· Airflow:
- Work area inflow volume: 120–160 cfm
- Work area inflow average velocity: 60–80 ft/min
- Blowers: 2 per unit, EC motorized impeller, 28W each
· Filtration:
- HEPA Filter: H13, 99.99% efficient; size 18.5 x 10.0 x 3.06 in; mesh-covered for easy maintenance
- Pre-filter size: 21.5 x 10.0 x 0.50 in
- Cyclone particulate trap reduces fine particulate matter reaching the vacuum filter
· Control Interface:
- Large color touchscreen HMI with intuitive user interface
- Displays bedding level and alerts operators before bedding runs out
- Access to maintenance operations and animated help screens
· Electrical:
- 100–115V, 50/60 Hz, 20A, single phase (14A max operating current)
- Power cord: 10 ft, black
· Safety Features:
- Motion sensor-directed work-area airflow
- Integrated pre-filter and H13 HEPA filtration for operator safety
- New agitator and spiral motor prevent bedding jams
· Agency Approvals: CE, UKCA, ETL
· White Glove Delivery: delivery, uncrating, inspection, installation, and startup at the final location
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