MEDICAL SCHOOL CAGE WASHER REPLACEMENTS

本申请的目的是获得配对资金，以取代一个 大多数用于医学院动物的机械笼清洗机 resource.现有设备的使用年限为20至30年， 维护成本、设备停机时间和性能差是 对项目产生负面影响。如果获得资助，该项目将包括 拆除旧设备，修复机架清洗机下的坑， 安装新的垫圈。共5个笼式和机架式清洗机，以及 2个橱柜式洗衣机将被放置在4个不同的笼子清洗室， 三个不同的医学院动物设施。完成后 项目，该机构将能够更有效地提供 为动物护理和使用计划提供必要的基础后勤支持， 保持高质量的护理并满足监管期望。

The purpose of this application is to obtain matching funds to replace a majority of the mechanical cage washers used in the Medical School animal resource. The present equipment ranges in age from 20 to 30 years, and maintenance costs, equipment down time, and poor performance are negatively impacting the program. If funded, the project would consist of removal of the old equipment, repair of pits underneath the rack washers, and installation of new washers. A total of 5 cage and rack washers, and 2 cabinet-style washers would be placed in 4 different cage wash rooms in 3 different Medical School animal facilities. Upon completion of the project, the institution would be able to more effectively provide the basis logistic support to the animal care and use program necessary to maintain high quality care and meet regulatory expectations.