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1. DISABLED 2 2 4 4 VOC Display This option is to determine whether the VOC sensor status VOC NO VOC YES or VOC RDY is displayed on the LCD m ENABLED MENU m ADMIN SETTINGS m VOC DISPLAY DISABLED 2 2 4 5 Filter Life Display Using this option the user can select the whether the filter life is displayed or not Filter life is calculated based on the filter life value section 2 2 4 6 gt ENABLED MENU jf181 ADMIN SETTINGS __ gt FILTER LIFE DISP DISABLED 2 2 4 6 Filter Life To set the filter life value The time can be chosen between 12 9 or 6 months It is recommended to set the filter life according to the FiltraCheck recommendation The default value is 12 months m 12 MONTHS MENU m gt ADMIN SETTINGS __ gt gt L FILTER LIFE 9 MONTHS 6 MONTHS Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 2 2 4 6 Filter Reminder To set the time between reminder to check for carbon filter saturation MENU p ADMINSETTINGS FILTER REMINDER XXX 2 2 4 7 Reset F H M This option is used to reset the filter hour meter The filter hour meter indicates how long the filter has been in operation The counter value can be checked while in th2. 2 2 1 6 Data Log Period Using RS232 communication port the fume hood can send data on the condition of the BSC to a PC Data Log Period option allows the user to control the amount of time in between the BSC data sending procedure MENU SETTINGS DATA LOG PERIOD HH MM SS Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO EN 2 2 2 Setting Mode The hood has three working mode two of which normal mode and quickstart mode can be used in dailv activitv Both of these modes can be seen and accessed when vou enter the FAN PIN NORMAL MODE MENU f SET MODE gt QUICKSTART MODE gt MAINTENANCE MODE 2 2 2 1 Normal Mode The normal mode is activated by factory default In this mode all alarms and interlocks are enabled 2 2 2 2 Quickstart Mode Quickstart mode allows the user to activate the blower and the light simply by opening the sash window to the operating position In this mode all alarms and interlocks are enabled 2 2 2 3 Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode should only be accessed by qualified personnel during maintenance In this mode all alarms are disabled and all interlocks are defeated 2 2 3 Field Calibration The purpose of calibration is to ensure the accuracy of the airflow display and alarm if present This involves measuring airflow with reference instrumentation and establishing reference between airflow sensor s on the BSC to the standard reference
3. ADC 3E3 ADC 4E3 ADC 5E3 2 Safety Warning e Anyone working with on or around this equipment should read this manual Failure to read understand and follow the instructions given in this documentation may result in damage to the unit injury to operating personnel and or poor equipment performance e internal adjustment modification or maintenance to this equipment must be undertaken qualified service personnel e The use of any hazardous materials in this equipment must be monitored by an industrial hygienist safety officer or some other suitably qualified individual e Before you process you should thoroughly understand the installation procedures and take note of the environmental electrical requirements e Inthis manual important safety related points will be marked with the symbol N e Iftheequipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired 3 Limitation of Liability The disposal and or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various local regulations Familiarization and compliance with any such regulations are the sole responsibility of the users Esco s liability is limited with respect to user compliance with such regulations Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 4 European Union Directive on WEEE and RoHS The European Union has issued two directives Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste
4. Calibration should only be carried out by trained personnel This section presents a brief overview of the calibration menu function For more information refer to test report gt AIRFLOW CALIB MENU gt FIELD CALIBRATION gt RESET CALIBRATION 2 2 3 1 Airflow Calibration This option allows proper calibration and operation of the airflow sensor alarm There will be three points to be calibrated namely inflow fail point inflow nominal point and downflow nominal point 2 2 3 2 Reset Calibration This option allows the user to reset all value calibrated in the field and return it to the values gathered in factory calibration 2 2 4 Admin Settings The admin menu allows you to change both FAN and ADMIN PIN The reset blower filter and UV hour meter functions are usually used after you change the blower filter or UV lamp as they can easily give you the indication on when to do BSC maintenance While the reset default function will return the options in the settings menu to their factory settings 2 2 4 1 New ADMIN PIN default 0009 ADMIN PIN restricts access to some of the more delicate menu functions namely admin and field calibration which should only be accessed by a qualified personnel User must enter four digits ADMIN PIN before accessing these menus ADMIN PIN can also be used to switch to maintenance mode from error condition MENU L gt ADMINSETTINGS gt NEWADMNPN gt
5. needed As there are strict limits to the concentrations of hazardous gases in air which can be breathed it is necessary to test the efficiency of the filter regularly Further it is prudent to conduct an initial test to ensure that the filter is seated properly and that its contents have not been displaced in transit It is advisable to test for this every time the filter is replaced There are 3 methods according to the COSHH regulation to test for filter saturation by chemical acid gases e Propan 2 ol challenge test BS 7989 2001 Standard e Method using a canister cease to be practicable e Method using the burning sulphur BS 7989 2001 Standard e Testfor saturation by organic gases limited usage For our purpose Esco will be using the propan 2 ol challenge and burning sulphur test method PROPAN 2 OL CHALLENGE TEST The rate of release of propan 2 ol vapor is calculated by evaporating a weighted quantity of propan 2 ol for a measured time The filter challenge concentration and filter efficiency are then calculated as shown APPARATUS Gas detection kit Propan 2 ol Anti bumping granules Balance weighting to 0 1 gram or less Stop clock 250 ml conical flask with a stopper Hotplate PROCEDURE 1 Determine the air volume flow rate through the fume cupboard and record the value as F in m min 2 Pour about 100 ml of propan 2 ol into a preweighted stoppered conical flask containing a few anti bump granules Record th
6. parts or components not supplied by Esco Damage by fire floods or acts of God o Customer modifications to the product e Consumables such as filters HEPA ULPA carbon pre filters and fluorescent UV bulbs e Escois not liable for any damage incurred on the objects used on or stored in Esco equipment If the objects are highly valuable user is advised to have in place independent external preventive measures such as connection to a centralized alarm system Oo 0 0 0 0 0 Factory installed customer specified equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the original manufacturer The customer agrees that in relation to these products purchased through Esco our limited warranty shall not apply and the original manufacturer s warranty shall be the sole warranty in respect of these products The customer shall utilize that warranty for the support of such products and in any event not look to Esco for such warranty support Esco encourages all users to register their equipment online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED ESC
7. wiring connection has ever been disrupted for a while User should have qualified personnel to check whether the VOC sensor is good and correct VOC Alarm e Displayed as VOC ALARM message on the fourth row whenever the detected VOC concentration is higher than the TLV Threshold Level Value The message will disappear if the detected value is slightly lower than the TLV The TLV is in ppm units e User should immediately stop the experiment activity and let the unit runing to flush the air Any chemical source under the hood should be closed whenever possible If the unit has no backup filter it might be necessary for the user to left the room until the alarm stops e Current estimated VOC concentration can be checked in the diagnostic at parameter EST e The alarm can be muted for 30 seconds by pressing MUTE button crossed speaker symbol Note on VOC Sensor e VOC sensor is meant to detect particular organic vapour mainly alcohol derivatives only It is less or insensitive to other type of vapour Do not attempt to use the sensor for improper materials such as ammonia or hydrocarbon vapour e The detected VOC value is an estimate only Use with cautions and provide standard instruments to measure the actual value e The sensor might degrade and affects it s accuracy if some conditions encountered Such as exposure to silicon vapour under extremely low or high humidity or extremely low O2 concentration e f the sen
8. 00 Default 600 RESET F H M ADMIN SETTINGS RESET B H M RESET DEFAULT AIRFLOW OUT TEMP ENABLE DISABLE Default DISABLED R1 000000 x XXXXXX lt 999999 R2 000000 x XXXXXX lt 999999 VOC SENSOR SETUP C1 0000 lt XXXX x 9999 C2 0000 lt XXXX x 9999 VOC T L V SETUP 050 lt XXX lt 200 Default 150 VOC ALARM ENABLE DISABLE Default ENABLE 2 2 1 Settings Users may use the settings menu function to customize the operation of the hood to meet specific application requirements The settings menu can be entered using both FAN PIN and ADMIN PIN 2 2 1 1 Set Clock Time Users can set the time by increasing decreasing the hour and minute values The correct time will be maintained even after the unit is turned off MENU o SETTINGS e SET TIME e HH MM 2 2 1 2 Experiment Timer not applicable to motorized sash fume hood Experiment timer is a countdown timer that can be used for critical experiment Experiment timer can be set between 00 00 00 and 17 59 59 MENU SETTINGS gt EXPERIMENT TIMER HH MM SS 2 2 1 3 Measurement Unit Using this option the user can select the unit in which air velocity is measured and displ
9. EN 61326 1 2006 Class B More information may be obtained from Esco s authorized distributors located within the European Union A list of these parties and their contact information is available on request from Esco XQ Lin Group CEO Esco This Declaration of Conformity is only applicable for 230V AC 50Hz units Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ESCO Ascentmax Chapter 1 Product Information 1 1 Quick View y NEVI HAN M DIY hs M My hi SM MN AY M d XX n MM NAM NN M NW RUN W AN M MN VN Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 1 2 FiltraCheck FiltraCheck is a trademark service provided by Esco s fume filtration division Customers who intend to purchase a ductless fume hood but are unsure whether the cabinet is suitable for their application can forward a list of chemicals that they will be handling and their pattern of usage to Esco s FiltraCheck service team A PDF Questionnaire form is available at http ductless escoglobal com This questionnaire can be downloaded and either forwarded by email or by fax to Esco After careful analysis of the provided chemicals list and pattern of usage a proper advice document will be generated and provided to the customer in 3 days period This document will recommend the appropriate laboratory equipment ducted fume hood or ductless fume hood or neither based on the investigation done by the FiltraChec
10. Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Esco sells products through distributors throughout Europe Contact your local Esco distributor for recycling disposal Directive 2002 95 EC on Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS With respect to the directive on RoHS please note that this hood falls under category 8 medical devices and category 9 monitoring and control instruments and is therefore exempted from requirement to comply with the provisions of this directive ESCO Ascentmax vii Declaration of Conformation In accordance to EN ISO IEC 17050 1 2010 We Esco Micro Pte Ltd of 21 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 declare on our sole responsibility that the product Category Ductless Fume Hoods Brand Ascent Max Model ADC 2B1 ADC 3B1 ADC 4B1 ADC 5B1 ADC 6B1 ADC 3C1 ADC 4C1 ADC 5C1 ADC 6C1 ADC 3D1 ADC 4D1 ADC 5D1 ADC 6D1 ADC 3E1 ADC 4E1 ADC 5E1 in accordance with the following directives 2006 95 EEC The Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives 92 31 EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives has been designed to comply with the requirement of the following Harmonized Standard Low Voltage EN 61010 1 2010 EMC
11. Esco x d 2 p C 0 0 4 Thank you for purchasing this Esco Ductless Fume Hoods Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the many unique features and exciting innovations we have built into your new equipment Esco provides many other resources at our website www escoglobal com to complement this manual and help you enjoy many years of productive and safe use of your Esco products User Manual North America Esco Technologies Inc 2940 Turnpike Drive Units 15 16 e Hatboro PA 19040 USA Toll Free USA and Canada 1 877 479 3726 Tel 215 441 9661 Fax 215 441 9660 us escoglobal com usa escoglobal com Rest of World ASCEnt MAX Esco Micro Pte Ltd 21 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486 777 D u ct ess Fu me H ood Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 www escoglobal com e mail escoglobal com Esco ADC B C D E G2 User Manual Version A Released June 2011 Copyright Information Copyright 2011 Esco Micro Pte Ltd All rights reserved The information contained in this manual and the accompanying product is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Esco Esco reserves the right to make periodic minor design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change Sentinel and AscentMax are registered trademarks of Esco Material in this manual is provided for informational purposes only The contents and the product described in this manual including
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13. XXXX ESCO scenc wax 2 2 4 2 New FAN PIN default 0000 DISABLED FAN PIN restricts access to fan control and some parts of the menu settings and set mode User must enter four digit PIN before switching fan on or off As such it can restrict access to operating the hood by unauthorized personnel It will also prevent unauthorized shutdown of the hood when continuous operation is required Fan PIN is also needed to disable the alarm when the sash is fully raised and cleaning needs to be performed Setting the PIN to 0000 will disable this feature The FAN PIN is disabled by default When the FAN PIN is disabled the hood can be turned on and off without requiring PIN however to access the menu the user is still required to enter the FAN PIN 0000 MENU gt ADMINSETTINGS NEW FAN PIN gt XXXX 2 2 4 3 Airflow Monitor Whenever the air velocity falls below the fail point the air fail alarm will be triggered This option is used to enable disable alarm The alarm is enabled by default When the Airflow Monitor is disabled the warm up period is removed But the airflow will not be displayed for the first three minutes If the ambient temperature is outside of 18 30 C which is the cabinet working temperature the Airflow Monitor is automatically disabled m ENABLED MENU m ADMIN SETTINGS gt AIRFLOW MONITOR
14. any appendix addendum attachment or inclusion are subject to change without notice Esco makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this manual In no event shall Esco be held liable for any damages direct or consequential arising out of or related to the use of this manual Table of Contents i Table of Contents iii Warranty Terms and Conditions Introduction 1 Products Covered 2 Safety Warning 3 Limitation of Liability vi 4 European Union Directives on WEEE and RoHS vii Declaration of Conformity lt lt 1 Chapter 1 Product Information 1 1 Quick View 1 2 Filtracheck Chapter 2 Control System 2 1 Sentinel Control System 2 2 Menu Options 2 2 1 Settings 2 2 2 Setting Mode 2 2 3 Field Calibration 2 2 4 Admin Settings 2 3 Stopwatch and Experiment Timer 2 4 Alarm and Warnings 2 5 VOC Sensor 2 6 Diagnostic Mode Chapter 3 Basic Hood Operation 3 1 Sash Window Operation N e OWOOUAAAAMN A Uv E 6 o l 3 1 1 Sash Window State 14 3 1 2 Operating Motorized Sash Window 12 3 1 3 Using Sash Window 12 3 2 Starting and Shutting Down the Ductless Fume Hood 12 3 2 1 Turning on the Hood 12 3 2 2 Turning off the Hood 12 3 3 Operating the Ductless Fume Hood 12 3 3 1 Working in the Hood 13 3 3 2 Working Ergonomics Chapter 4 Service and Maintenance 4 1 Scheduled Maintenance ie 4 2 Maintenance Service Log Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ESCO Ascent
15. ayed The user can choose between metric m s and imperial fpm gt METRIC MENU m SETTINGS gt MEASUREMENT UNIT IMPERIAL 2 2 1 4 Warm Up Time There will be a period of warm up before the fan is fully functioning This is to ensure that the sensors the blower and the control system are stabilized as well as purging the work zone of contaminants The default setting is 3 minutes and the user can set it between 3 to 15 minutes During the warm up period the user can use the FAN button to turn off the blower LIGHT button to turn on and off the fluorescent lamp and MENU button However to be able to access the menu the user need to input ADMIN PIN and even then some portions of the menu WARM UP and all FIELD CALIBRATION is still not accessible for the user Entering the menu during this time will pause the warm up period MENU i SETTINGS gt WARMUPTIME XX MINUTES 2 2 1 5 PostPurge Time After the user switches off the blower there will be a post purge period to ensure that all contaminants are purged from the work zone The default setting is zero minute disable and user can set it between 0 to 15 minutes However it is recommended to purge the hood for around 3 minutes after the work is complete MENU oo SETTINGS L gt POSTPURGE TIME XX MINUTES
16. cian for example parts replacement recertification etc User Signature Supervisor Signature In case of emergencies please call Name Cell Phone Number E mail
17. clock when half of the surface of sulphur has caught alight Immediately turn off the Bunsen burner at the gas tap 9 After 60 seconds take reading of the concentration of the sulphur dioxide being emitted through the exhaust with a gas detection kit A slight smell of sulphur dioxide should be ignored but if the exhaust gas causes breathing difficulties stop the test 10 Place the other gauze which was used in the weighing on top of the basin and stop the clock noting the time t seconds 11 When the sulphur has cooled down for about 20 minutes and solidified reweigh the basin the remaining sulphur and the gauze M grams The sulphur and dish may be kept and used the next time the test is carried out A little more powdered roll sulphur may need to be added to make up for any lost in the previous burning CALCULATION Rate of release of sulphur dioxide M4 M x 750 t cm s Now check your result with the table below Rate of sulphur dioxide relesed cm 51 Maximum permitted concentration of sulphur dioxide in the exhaust gas ppm 05 1 10 15 20 25 30 LOG RECORD Fume Hood Serial Number Person in Charge This log record should be used by the operator to record any new chemicals that has been introduced to the fume hood during its operation problems encountered etc Please also record any major maintenance procedure performed by the service techni
18. e diagnostic mode Please reset the filter hour meter after each filter replacement MENU gt ADMINSETTINGS RESET F H M 2 2 4 8 Reset B H M This option is used to reset the blower hour meter The blower hour meter indicates how long the blower has been in operation The counter value can be checked while in the diagnostic mode The value can also provide some help in setting up maintenance schedule MENU gt ADMINSETTINGS RESET B H M 2 2 4 9 Reset Default User can reset the default setting by choosing this option The features being reset are warm up period 3 minutes post purge period 0 minute measurement unit Metric airflow monitor enabled ADMIN PIN 0009 Filter Life Display enabled and FAN PIN 0000 Note that the calibration settings cannot be reset as it may cause the hood to operate in an unsafe manner The hour meters cannot be reset either MENU gt ADMINSETTINGS RESET DEFAULT 2 2 4 9 Airflow Out Temp Using this option the user can select the whether or not to display the airflow when the ambient temperature is out of optimum temperature range below 18 C 65 F or above 30 C 86 F gt ENABLED MENU 4 ADMIN SETTINGS gt AIRFLOW OUT TEMP DISABLED 2 2 4 10 VOC Sensor Setup This setting is intended to ent
19. e weight of solvent added as in gram 3 Setup the hotplate in the fume cupboard Switch on the fume cupboard remove the stopper from the flask and place the flask in on the hotplate 4 Asthe propan 2 ol begins to boils the vapour condenses on the cooler parts of the flask forming a boundary line When the boundary reaches the top of the flask start the stop clock 5 After 60s take a reading of the concentration of propan 2 ol in the exhaust gas emitted by the fume cupboard using a gas detection kit with a suitable tube Repeat the measurement at 5 min record the highest concentration in ppm Convert the concentration from ppm to mg m using the formula below and record as C in mg m3 6 When the last of the propan 2 ol has evaporated stop the clock noting the time of the run ast in second CALCULATION Calculate the total volume V in m of air passed through the fume cupboard during test V F t 60 Calculate the challenge concentration in mg m C 1000 M V Calculate the filter efficiency 96 Filter efficiency 100 C Ce Co Conversion from ppm to mg m Concentration in mg m Concentration in ppm x 60 1 24 METHODS USING BURNING SULPHUR The rate of release of sulphur dioxide is calculated by weighing the vessel containing the sulphur dioxide before and after it has burning for a measured time It is satisfactory provided a the Bunsen burner is turned off once the burning of sulphur starts and b the ap
20. ecessary e Check the hood s electrical functionality ex fluorescent lamp replace if necessary e Check the hood for any defect repair immediately Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO Check filter saturation Check for filter saturation often The saturation level of a filter is directly affected by the amount of chemical fume generated by the experiment conducted inside the fume hood Use particle counter below and above the main and backup filter and compare the results to check the saturation level of the carbon filter See Appendix for a simple carbon filter saturation check using the hood s ll sampling port il Sampling Port Replacing the Carbon Filter 1 Lower the sash glass and open the front cover Open the carbon filter cover Open the toggle clamp Replace the filter Reverse the above steps nN BU Carbon filter Re certification All ductless fume hoods must be re certified annually by a certified engineer 4 2 Maintenance Service Log It is good practice and in some cases regulatory requirement to maintain a log of all maintenance work carried out on your freezer ESCO scenc wax APPENDIX FILTER SATURATION TEST INTRODUCTION Electronic detectors for monitoring filter saturation efficiency have not been shown to be sufficiently reliable for the range of gases used in school lab and over a reasonable time scale therefore chemical tests are
21. er the VOC sensor parameters based on the sensor label test report The value must be set correctly to ensure sensor reading accuracy When selected a warning message will occur to remind the user MENU __ gt ADMIN SETTINGS L VOC SENSOR SETUP 2 2 4 11 VOC Threshold Level Value Setup User might set the VOC alarm threshold level value This value might be different for particular chemical Or the user might need to lower the alarm threshold to have them warned earlier When selected will display entry field to set VOC alarm threshold allowable range is 50 to 200 ppm set to 150 by default MENU I ADMINSETTINGS SETUP XXX 2 2 4 12 VOC Alarm This option is to determine whether VOC concentration is monitored and an alarm is raised if it is over the threshold _ gt ENABLED MENU m ADMIN SETTINGS m VOC ALARM DISABLED ESCO Ascent max E 2 3 Stopwatch and Experiment Timer Only for non motorized sash hood e stopwatch function can be started by pressing the UP button while the sash is in the safe ready position Pressing UP button again while the stopwatch function will stop and resume the timer Pressing DOWN button will leave the stopwatch function and reset the timer The timer in the stopwatch function is counting up and sh
22. g Sash Window The sash window should be fully closed when the hood is not in use This helps keep the work zone interior clean The sash window should always be in the normal operating height at all times when the hood is in use Even if the cabinet is left unattended but the blower is on the sash window should never be moved from the normal operating height unless during loading or unloading of materials apparatus into the hood The alarm will be activated whenever the sash window is moved from the normal operating height Whenever the sash window is moved to the correct height from a higher or lower position the light will automatically be turned on as a signal to the user The sash window may be opened to its maximum position for the purpose of loading unloading of materials apparatus into the hood When the sash window is fully opened the alarm sound may be muted by pressing MUTE button but will be automatically sounded again after 5 minutes to remind the user that it is not safe to work in the cabinet and the light will be turned on to facilitate cleaning 3 2 Starting and Shutting Down the Ductless Fume Hood 3 2 1 Turning on the Hood 1 3 Raise the sash to the indicated normal operational height READY state The lamp will turned when this height is reached Turn on the fan by pressing the FAN button Input the Fan PIN if asked default 0001 This will start the warm up procedure default 3 minutes All buttons are d
23. inate usage close the sash completely and cease work Do not let organic chemicals evaporate in the hood use a proper waste bottle Do not leave uncapped bottles of chemicals or waste in a hood Certify this hood annually to verify airflow velocity smoke patterns and containment Perform routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions ESCO scenc wax 3 3 2 Working Ergonomics On most occasions you would most likely be operating the fume hood in sitting rather than standing posture There are some obvious advantages of the sitting posture e The physiological energy cost and fatigue involved in sitting are relatively less e Sitting posture provides the body with a stable support However sitting position has some drawbacks too e The working area available is fairly limited e There is a potential risk of being constrained in the same posture for a long time e Sitting posture is one of the most stressful postures for one s back Therefore you should pay careful attention to the following guidelines in order to achieve comfortable and healthy working conditions 1 Always ensure that your legs have enough legroom 2 Keep your lower back comfortably supported by your chair Adjust the chair or use a pillow behind your back whenever necessary 3 You should place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Don t dangle your feet and compress your thighs 4 You should keep varying your sitting position th
24. is disabled when you enter menu options o Toenter and exit from the menu options o back to the previous level of the menu options To access maintenance mode from AIRFAIL error condition Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO EA 2 2 Menu Options SET TIME HH MM EXPERIMENT TIMER 00 00 00 lt HH MM SS lt 17 59 59 Default 00 00 00 SETTINGS MEASUREMENT UNIT METRIC IMPERIAL Default METRIC WARM UP TIME lt XX lt 15 Default 3 POSTPURGE TIME 0 lt XX lt 15 Default 0 DATA LOG PERIOD 00 00 00 lt HH MM SS lt 17 59 59 Default 00 00 01 NORMAL MODE SET MODE QUICKSTART MODE MAINTENANCE MODE FIELD CALIBRATION AIRFLOW CALIB MENU ESCO scenc wax RESET CALIBRATION NEW ADMIN PIN 0000 lt XXXX lt 9999 Default 0009 NEW FAN PIN 0000 lt XXXX lt 9999 Default 0000 AIRFLOW MONITOR ENABLE DISABLE Default ENABLED VOC DISPLAY ENABLE DISABLE Default ENABLED FILTER LIFE DISP ENABLE DISABLE Default ENABLED FILTER LIFE 12 9 6 MONTHS Default 12 MONTHS FILTER REMINDER 000 lt XXX lt 6
25. isabled during warm up period The hood is ready for work 3 2 2 Turning off the Hood 1 Turn off the fan by pressing the FAN button Input the Fan PIN if asked default 0001 This will start the post purge procedure default 0 minute All buttons are disabled during post purge period Lower the sash to the fully closed position The sash can be lowered immediately after turning off the fan as it will not interrupt the post purge procedure 3 3 Operating the Ductless Fume Hood 3 3 1 Working in the Hood Check the label on the ductless fume hood to see what chemicals the hood is intended for and only use the hood for any procedure involving such chemicals Ensure the exhaust is operating before commencing work After all the apparatuses items have been arranged allow the blower to run for another 3 minutes in order to purge work zone of contaminants Minimize room activity since these external airflow disturbances may adversely affect the hood s internal airflow impairing the containment capabilities of the fume hood Keep your head outside of the hood Work as far into the hood as possible and with slow deliberate movements to minimize airflow disturbances Work with the sash as fully lowered as possible utilizing the sash as a natural barrier Do not use this hood as a storage area Items can block airflow and interfere with containment If performance is suspected or an airflow alarm is triggered if installed term
26. k team Depending on the type of chemicals used the document may also contain a list of procedures warnings etc that will help in ensuring a safer laboratory working environment In the case of a recommendation of a ductless cabinet appropriate grade and type of activated carbon also becomes a factor that has to be taken into consideration ESCO scenc wax Chapter 2 Control System 2 1 Sentinel Control System LCD Menu Up Fan Socket Display Button Button Button Button a 21 ECCO z DIAGNOSTICS 4 Sentinel GoOL_La MICROF ROCESSOR CONTROL SYSTEM Lu Visual Set Mute Down Lamp UV Alarm Diag Button Button Button Button 1 Fan Button o Turns on and turn off the fan 2 Lamp Button o Turns on and turn off the lamp 3 Socket Button o Turns and turn off the electrical socket retrofit kit o The maximum rating of all the outlets in the cabinet is 5 A if overloaded the fuse will blow 4 UV Button O Although present this feature is not applicable 5 Up A and Down V Arrow Button o Move upwards and downwards the menu options o Increase and decrease corresponding value inside one of the menu options o Movethe sash window upward and downward for motorized sash hood 6 Set or Mute Button o Choose the menu or sub menu currently displayed on the LCD screen o Proceed to the next step or sequence inside one of the menu options o Sash alarm can be muted by pressing Set button 7 Menu Button Alarm
27. max Warranty Terms and Conditions Esco products come with a limited warranty The warranty period will vary depending on the product purchased beginning on the date of shipment from any Esco international warehousing location To determine which warranty applies to your product refer to the appendix below Esco s limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship Esco s liability under this limited warranty shall be at our option to repair or replace any defective parts of the equipment provided if proven to the satisfaction of Esco that these parts were defective at the time of being sold and that all defective parts shall be returned properly identified with a Return Authorization This limited warranty covers parts only and not transportation insurance charges This limited warranty does not cover e Freight or installation inside delivery handling damage If your product was damaged in transit you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier e Products with missing or defaced serial numbers e Products for which Esco has not received payment e Problems that result from o External causes such as accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power improper operating environmental conditions Servicing not authorized by Esco Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions Failure to follow the product instructions Failure to perform preventive maintenance Problems caused by using accessories
28. meter VOCR2 VOC sensor R2 parameter VOC C1 VOC sensor C1 parameter VOC C2 VOC sensor C2 parameter VOCSENSOR VOC sensor presence and calibration status ADC VOC ADC value of the VOC sensor result EST VOC Estimated VOC density VOC LIMIT VOC alarm threshold density in ppm CONSTANT airflow sensor constant This value is needed when ordering a new sensor CALIB TEMP Temperature when the factory calibration was performed ADC TEMP ADC value for temperature M_SWITCH1 Shows the condition of magnetic switch 1 safe position M SWITCH2 Shows the condition of magnetic switch 2 fully closed position ESCO scenc wax Chapter 3 Basic Hood Operation 3 1 Sash Window Operation 3 1 1 Sash Window State Sash is fully open Sash is in safe position Sash is fully closed Y Blower can be active Y Blower can be activated Blower can t be activated Y Fluorescent lights can be used Y Fluorescent lights be used Fluorescent lights can t be used Unsafe working condition Y Safe working condition 3 1 2 Operating Motorized Sash Window Only for hoods with motorized sash window The motorized sash uses a push and hold mechanism so if you remove your finger from the button the sash will stop immediately this is a safety feature to control the closure and prevent anything getting trapped in the aperture as the sash descends Lower Sash from Fully Open Position When the sash is fully open pressing the d
29. own button and holding it will cause the sash to move to the Safe Height setting and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash descends they will stay on as long as the sash stops in the Safe Position If you release the button before the sash has reached Safe Position the lights will switch off automatically Lower Sash from Safe Height Position When the sash is at safe operating height pressing the down button and holding it will cause the sash to move down to the fully closed position and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash descends they will switch off automatically as soon as the sash reaches fully closed If you release the button before the sash has reached the fully closed position the lights will switch off automatically Raise Sash from Fully Closed Position When the sash is fully closed pressing the up button and holding it will prompt the user to input the password to turn on the fan If the password is correct if it was on fan will turn on and the sash will move up to the Safe Height setting and stop Raise Sash from Safe Height Position When the sash is safe operation position pressing the up button and holding it will cause the sash to move up to the fully open position and stop If the fluorescent lights are on as the sash rises they will stay on as long as the sash is allowed to fully open Stopping the sash midway will cause the lights to switch off automatically Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 3 1 3 Usin
30. own using the HH MM SS format e The experiment timer can be started by pressing the DOWN button while the sash is in the safe ready position Pressing DOWN button while the experiment timer function is working will stop and resume the timer Pressing the UP button will leave the experiment timer function and reset the timer The timer in the experiment timer function is counting down and shown using the HH MM SS format Operator can use the SETTINGS EXPERIMENT TIMER menu refer to section 2 2 1 2 to set the experiment timer 2 4 Alarm and Warnings The warning AIR FAIL indicates that there is airflow failure The operator should check if there is any obstruction to the airflow and correct it if possible However if the problem continues the operator should stop working as the hood s protection may have been compromised Call service or Esco s local distributor Other alarms that indicate a failure or an error in the BSC system ERRAIRFAIL will be displayed if the blower is turned off while there is an airflow failure ERR CALIB will be displayed if the airflow velocity sensor is not yet calibrated 2 5 VOC Sensor VOC Status e Displays VOC NO if the VOC sensor is not installed or the connection is failed e Displays VOC YES if the VOC sensor is installed but not setup yet e Displays VOC RDY if the VOC sensor is installed setup and ready to use The display might unintentionally change from VOC RDY to VOC YES if the
31. paratus is sited as far forward in the fume cabinet as possible to obtain complete combustion The item required are powered roll sulphur 150 200 g a flat bottom porcelain evaporating basin a gas detection kit a balance weighting to 0 1g or less a stop clock Bunsen burner two gauze squares both with ceramic circular centres a tripod a heat proof mat and a ruler Wear eye protection Sulphur dioxide is a toxic gas so do not breathe it in 1 Powder the roll sulphur in a mortar with a pestle 2 Fill a flat bottom porcelain evaporating basin with the sulphur so that it is level with the rim 3 Weigh the porcelain basin the sulphur and one of the gauzes M grams 4 Setup the Bunsen burner tripod the other gauze and the evaporating basin on a heat proof mat so that the centre of the basin is 5cm inside the upper rim of the aperture This places the sulphur in the maximum incoming draught and encourages complete combustion 5 Switch on the fume cabinet 6 Light the Bunsen burner with the gas tap half open and the collar open enough so that the flame is non luminous 7 Thesulphur melts slowly to a pale amber liquid Remove the Bunsen burner from under the gauze and adjust the collar so that it is half open Place it back under the gauze very carefully The liquid will quickly darken Changes in the appearance of the liquid surface indicate that burning is about to start Sulphur catches light with a blue flame 8 Start the stop
32. roughout the day at regular intervals so that you are never in the same posture for too long 5 Observe the following precautions with respect to your eyes e Give your eyes frequent breaks Periodically look away from the work area and focus at a distant point e Keep your glasses clean 6 Arrange the items apparatus frequently used in your work in such a way that you can minimize the physical strain involved in handling them 7 Exercise regularly Ergonomics accessories available with Esco include a Armrest padding b Lab chair c Footrest Please contact your local distributor or Esco for more information Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ESCO scenc wax Chapter 4 Maintenance 4 1 Scheduled Maintenance Proper and timely maintenance is crucial for trouble free functioning of any device and your Esco ductless fume hood is no exception to this rule We strongly recommend that you follow the maintenance schedule suggested hereunder in order to obtain optimal performance from your Esco ductless fume hood Maintenance to be carried out every No Description of Task to Perform Week Month Quarter ivear ym 1 Check the alarm and measure the basic airflow V 2 Clean the interior work surface and walls with soap water V 3 Wipe down sash with appropriate glass cleaner V 4 Clean the exterior surfaces of the ductless fume hood V 5 Measure the ductless fume hood face velocity vV 6 Check fan
33. s motors drives and bearings for proper operation 7 Check fluorescent tubes for proper operation V 8 Test the operation of airflow alarm V 9 Repair defect and lubricate as necessary V 10 Clean the stainless steel surface using MEK vV 11 Re certification v 12 Change the fluorescent lamps v 13 Check filter saturation check according to Filtracheck recommendation Cleaning the Hood e Clean the work surface and walls with soap water e Clean the sash window using an appropriate glass cleaner e Usea damp cloth to clean the exterior surface of the fume hood particularly on the front and top in order to remove dust that accumulated there e Use clean water to finish the cleaning and wash away any residue from the soap water and glass cleaner e For removing stubborn stains or spots on the stainless steel surface make use of MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone In such cases make sure that you wash the steel surface immediately afterwards with clean water and some liquid detergent Use a polyurethane cloth or sponge for washing Regularly cleaning the stainless steel surface can help you retain the attractive factory finish Test the audible and visual alarm If possible cover the airflow sensor otherwise cover the perforations on the back wall this should disrupt the airflow of the hood enough to activate the alarm Check the hoods functionality e Check the hood s mechanical functionality ex sash window lubricate if n
34. s 2 years limited Containment Pharma Products 2 years limited Ultralow Temperature Freezer 3 years limited 60 months on Compressor The warranty period starts two months from the date your equipment is shipped from Esco facility for international distributors This allows shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time the equipment is delivered to the user The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the warranty period Distributors who stock Esco equipment are allowed an additional four months for delivery and installation providing the product is registered with Esco User can register product online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product Policy updated on 12 Apr 2011 This limited warranty policy does not apply to products purchased before 12 Apr 2011 ESCO Ascentmax Introduction 1 Products Covered Esco Ductless Fume Hood Ascent Max ADC Series Electrical Ratin 0 6 meters 0 9 meters 1 2 meters 1 5 meters pen ee 2 feet 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 1 8 meters 6 feet ac il beach pei PR 220 240 V AC 50Hz 10 ADC 2B1 ADC 3D1 ADC 4D1 ADC 5D1 pen ADC 3E1 ADC 4E1 ADC 5E1 ADCaC Apcsco 406682 110 120 V AC 50Hz 10 ADC 2B2 ADC 3D2 ADC 4D2 ADC 5D2 aaa ADC 3E2 ADC 4E2 ADC 5E2 nocaes ADC4C3 apesca 0 683 220 240 V AC 60Hz 10 ADC 2B3 ADC 3D3 ADC 4D3 ADC 5D3 i
35. sor is suspected to degrade contact technical service for replacement Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 2 6 Diagnostic Mode On Screen Explanation MODE Shows which mode is active NORMAL MODE QUICKSTART MODE or MAINTENANCE MODE VERSION Shows the version of the software eg CP107 V 1 0 TEMPERATURE Shows the temperature inside the cabinet B H M Blower Hour Meter increase by the hour F H M Filter Hour Meter increase by the hour FLTR REMIND Time between reminder to check the filter FILTER LIFE Shows percentage of filter life based on Filter Hour Meter and expected filter life of 10000 hours FILTER DISP Filter life display status AF OUT TEMP Airflow velocity display status when temperature is out of range VOC DISPLAY Vocsensor result display status ADC IFF ADC for Fail Point Inflow calculated using offset based on Inflow Nominal Point ADC IFN ADC for Nominal Point Inflow based on field calibration ADC IFA ADC for Actual Inflow showing real time sensor reading ADC IFO ADC for factory calibrated Zero Point Inflow no inflow ADC IF1 ADC for factory calibrated Fail Point Inflow ADC IF2 ADC for factory calibrated Nominal Point Inflow ADC A2 RO ADC value for zero resistance calibration of VOC sensor ADCA2 R1 ADC value during span resistance calibration of VOC sensor R1 VALUE Measured span resistor value VOCR1 VOC sensor R1 para
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