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1. 4 5 6 8 10 12 16 A 48 00 60 00 72 00 96 00 120 00 144 00 192 00 B 39 20 45 20 or 57 20 C 38 25 50 25 62 25 86 25 110 25 134 25 182 24 D 30 00 36 00 or 48 00 E 43 25 55 25 67 25 91 25 Duct F All use C L One Duct 48 00 50 00 62 00 48 00 Spacing Two Ducts Two Ducts Two Ducts Four Ducts Sash 1 Vertical Open 2 Horizontal l l See Figure B 1 for dimensional drawing Product Service 1 800 522 7658 59 Appendix B Protector Hood Dimensions Figure B 1 120 FOR 6 FLOOR MOUNT DIM A WIDTH 6815 VISIBILITY 3881 FOR VERTICAL SASH TRAVEL 59 00 for 8 VER en ae 60 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 APPENDIx C Protector XL FLoorR MouNTED Fume Hoop SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Conditions e Indoor use only e Maximum altitude 10 000 feet 3 048 meters e Ambient temperature range 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C e Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 88 F 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 104 F 40 C e Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage e Transient over voltages according to Installation Categories II Over voltage Categories per IEC 1010 Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as high as 1500V for 115V models and 2500V for 230V models are allowed e Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 i e where normally only non conducti
2. Left Sash Track Rear Sash Rubber Bumper Figure 3 3 18 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Left Sash Weight for Rear Sash that travels to the floor Sheet Metal Sash Weight for Upper Front Sash Right Sash a Weight f Left Rear R gt Sash Track other side not shown Rear View Figure 3 4 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 19 Chapter 3 Getting Started 20 Lower Sash Track amp Threshold Installation for Horizontal Sliding Sashes on 8 10 12 amp 16 Floor Mounted Hoods The lower sash track assembly is comprised of a sash track threshold front and rear ramps and threshold support brackets With the corner posts removed the sash track threshold should be placed on the floor between the left and right corner posts with their corner posts removed at this time Lay the threshold flat perpendicular to the hood liner walls The sash track threshold will extend to the hood sidetracks Once the sash track threshold has been placed in its final position check to be sure it is level It must be level to ensure proper movement of each of the door assemblies Ifthe threshold is not level place shim material under it until it becomes level Attach the sash track threshold to the hood sidetracks with the threshold support brackets and 10 24 hardware Both front and rear ramps are held in position without mechanical fasteners and can be
3. Baffles not shown direct airflow to the rear of the interior to provide efficient airflow The baffles may be removed for cleaning purposes only Three of the four baffles are adjustable Should you require more airflow at the bottom for heavier than air gases then open up the lower baffle Should you require more airflow at the top then open up the upper baffle for lighter than air gases Exterior access cover plates are removable for easy access to plumbing valves when access through the sides is not available Lift Away front panel provides easy access to electrical wiring sash weights and lighting fixtures Energy efficient fluorescent lighting is located behind a laminated safety glass shield mounted to the top of the hood The factory wired instant start T8 lighting is serviceable from outside the hood cavity Low mounted factory wired light and blower switches are ADA compliant Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions 9 Streamlined corner posts provide maximum visibility and the flexibility to add services after installation 10 All hoods are factory prepared for up to 8 service fixtures 11 Duplex electrical receptacles are mounted on the right and left corner posts as requested Receptacles are factory wired to hood single point junction box 12 Accessory Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian Jr Monitor continuousl
4. J Figure 7 1 Installing Additional Service Fixtures Additional service fixtures can be installed in the available service fixture holes in both sidewalls and corner posts The fume hood is factory set to accept up to four valves per side Contact Labconco Customer Service for information Figure 7 2 Knob Figure 7 3 Valve Figure 7 4 Hose Connector 48 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian Jr Airflow Monitor The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor P N 9743211 continuously monitors face velocity through the fume hood opening The Guardian Jr Airflow Monitor P N 9743202 continuously monitors airflow through the exhaust The fume hood right corner post is factory prepared to mount either monitor Contact Labconco Customer Service to order GUARDIAN AIRFLOW MONITOR SYSTEM 29 QO 3A Figure 7 5 Figure 7 6 Distillation Grids Field Installation The distillation grids have been strategically placed with the vertical rod centerlines in front of the lower baffle and middle baffle The distillation grids allow the hood user to mount motors stirrers and other apparatus Product Service 1 800 522 7658 an 49 Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information These are customized orders for Protector XL Floor Mou
5. to operate Working in your Protector Fume Hood Planning e Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before beginning work e Arrange for minimal disruptions such as room traffic or entry into the room while the hood is in use Start up e Turn on fluorescent light and hood blower e Slowly raise the sash or slide open one sash panel e Check the baffle air slots for obstructions Allow the hood to operate unobstructed for 5 minutes Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 5 Using Your Protector Fume Hood e Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves Use protective eyewear Wear a protective mask if appropriate Loading Materials and Equipment e Only load the materials required for the procedure Do not overload the hood e Do not obstruct the rear baffle slots Large objects should not be placed close together Objects should be spaced above the floor to permit airflow to sweep under the equipment e After loading the hood wait one minute to purge airborne contaminants from the work area Work Techniques e Keep all materials at least 6 inches inside of the sash and perform all contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible e Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area e Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of the hood Final Purging e Upon completion of work the hood should be allowed to operat
6. Product Service 1 800 522 7658 3 Chapter 1 n cE GA We Introduction e Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the exclamation icon Failure to comply with the information following an exclamation icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to fume hood e Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the wrench icon These operations should only be performed by a trained certifier or contractor Failure to comply with the information following a wrench icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to your hood e Important information is presented in capitalized type in paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer icon Itis imperative that the information contained in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and understood by the user e A number icon precedes information that is specific to a particular model of laboratory fume hood The 4 icon indicates the text is specific to the 4 foot wide model The 5 icon indicates the text is specific to the 5 model etc e The V icon indicates the text is specific to the vertical sash model e The H icon indicates the text is specific to the horizontal sliding sash model Your Next Step If your Fume Hood needs to be installed proceed to Chapter 2 Prerequisites to ensure your installation site meets all ofthe requirements Then go to Chapter 3 Getting Started f
7. e Average 2 5 linear feet of hood space per person Occupational Health and Safety U S Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue N W Washington DC 20210 202 523 1452 Industrial Ventilation ACGIH e Fume hood face velocities between 60 100 Ifpm e Maximum of 125 Ifpm for radioisotope hoods e Duct velocities of 1000 2000 fpm for vapors gasses and smoke e Stack discharge height 1 3 2 0 x building height e Well designed fume hood containment loss lt 0 10 ppm Industrial Ventilation A Manual of Recommended Practice 24 Edition 2001 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 1330 Kemper Meadow drive Cincinnati OH 45240 1634 513 742 2020 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 63 Appendix D References ASHRAE 110 1995 Method of Testing Performance of Fume Hoods Evaluates fume hood s containment characteristics e Three part test Smoke generation Face velocity profile Tracer gas release 4 liters per minute e Rated As Manufactured AM As Installed AI and As Used AU American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle N E Atlanta GA 30329 404 636 8400 ANSI Z9 5 1993 Laboratory Standard Covers entire laboratory ventilation system e Vertical stack discharge 2000 3000 fpm e New and remodeled hoods shall have a monitoring device e Ductless hoods should only be used with non hazardous materials e Fume hood face velocities b
8. Stations carry a three year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco whichever is sooner SteamScrubber amp FlaskScrubber Glassware Washers carry a two year warranty from date of installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco whichever is sooner Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty Carts carry a lifetime warranty Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled This limited warranty covers parts and labor but not transportation and insurance charges In the event of a warranty claim contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product If the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect consequential or special damages of any kind This statement may be altered by a specific published amendment No individual has authorization to alter the provisions of this warranty policy or its amendments Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered Returned or Damaged Goods Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco Unauthorized returns will not be accepted If your shipment was damaged in transit you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier Labco
9. pressure loss The selected exhaust duct material should match the hood procedures and chemicals used to ensure compatibility Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Protector Fume Hood Prior to connecting any electrical wiring to the fume hood structure refer to the hood identification plate for the proper electrical requirements of your specific model u WARNING The building electrical supply system for Protector Hoods should include overload protection A switch or circuit breaker should be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator The switch or circuit breaker is to be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment Consult the NEC 2002 for proper installation Product Service 1 800 522 7658 The identification plate model number serial number and electrical connection boxes are accessible from the front ofthe fume hood by removing the front panel The Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood is normally wired for 115 Volt 60 Hz 20 Amp or 230 Volt 50 Hz 10 Amp electrical service Check the I D plate behind the front panel for voltage verification The number of circuits varies depending on the model All of the electrical connections are terminated at the single point internal junction box for hook up by a qualified electrician The single point internal junction box is used for the connection of the lights blower and duplex outlets Refer to the wiring diagram for your
10. Compression Fitting AIR GAS VAC NIT etc 1D 1 9817001 Valve Labconco 3 8 Compression Fitting AIR GAS VAC NIT etc 1E 1 9823702 Valve Labconco Deionized 1 4 Compression Fitting 1F 1 9823703 Valve Labconco Deionized 3 8 Compression Fitting 1G 1 9818000 Nut Valve Mounting Labconco 2A 1 9826800 WaterSaver Valve Gooseneck GRN 2B 1 9826801 WaterSaver Valve Connector VAC YEL 2C 1 9826802 WaterSaver Valve Connector AIR ORG 2D 1 9826803 WaterSaver Valve Connector GAS BLU 2E 1 9826805 WaterSaver Valve Connector HOT WATER RED 2F 1 9826806 WaterSaver Valve Connector CW GRN 2G 1 9826807 WaterSaver Valve Connector STEAM BLK 2H 1 9826808 WaterSaver Valve Connector NITROGEN BRN 21 1 9826809 WaterSaver Valve Connector OXYGEN LIGHT GREEN 2J 1 9826810 Swivel Gooseneck only GRN 2K 1 9826812 Swivel Gooseneck only WHITE 3 1 9818700 Knobs GRAY GRN BLU ORG YEL RED WHT BLK BRN thru 08 4A 1 9818800 Hose Barb GRAY NEUTRAL OR ARGON NOT SHOWN 4B 1 9818801 Hose Barb GREEN COLD WATER NOT SHOWN 4C 1 9818802 Hose Barb BLUE GAS NOT SHOWN 4D 1 9818803 Hose Barb ORANGE AIR NOT SHOWN 4E 1 9818804 Hose Barb YELLOW VACUUM NOT SHOWN 4F 1 9818805 Hose Barb RED HOT WATER NOT SHOWN 4G 1 9818806 Hose Barb WHITE DEIONIZED WATER NOT SHOWN 4H 1 9818807 Hose Barb BLACK NEUTRAL OR STEAM NOT SHOWN 4I 1 9818808 Hose Barb BROWN NITROGEN NOT SHOWN Product Service
11. Horizontal Lower Threshold Ramp NOT SHOWN 14 4 1861400 Pulley Front or Rear 1 3 16 Dia rear of 4 5 6 only 15 2 4949904 Cable Sash 190 NOT SHOWN 16 2 9741900 Sheave Rear 17 2 1663200 Bumper Rubber NOT SHOWN upper sash bumper 18 4 9742100 Bronze Bearing Flanged Rear NOT SHOWN 19 4 1920100 Clamp Cable Replacement NOT SHOWN 20 2 1972100 S Hook NOT SHOWN to attach weight to cable 21A 1 99463XX Wiring Harness Main 22A 1 9807600 01 02 03 Front Panel 4 5 6 8 22B 1 9870700 01 02 03 04 Panel Assembly Front 10 L 10 R 12 L 12 R 16 L 16 R 05 23A 1 1663800 Vertical Sash Rubber Bumper 23B 1 1887012 Vertical Sash Bumper Screw 6 32 x 75 Lg 24A 1 1665400 Horizontal Sash Rubber Bumper NOT SHOWN 24B 1 1885308 Screw 10 24 x 50 Truss and Head NOT SHOWN 25 1 9716600 01 02 03 Door Assembly Horizontal 8 10 12 16 NOT SHOWN 26 1 9854900 01 02 Base Side Panel 30 36 48 27A 1 1665000 Upper Sash Bumper Vertical Sashes only 27B 1 1889310 Screw 10 24 x 62 27C 1 1905617 Keps Nut 10 24 56 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Appendix A Protector Hood Components Figure A 1 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 57 Appendix A Protector Hood Components 58 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 APPEnDI Xx B PROTECTOR XL FLoor MouNTED Hoop DIMENSIONS XL Floor Mounted Model
12. Protector Hood in Appendix C Protector Fume Hood Specifications Box Figure 3 9 ae All wiring for the fume hood SHOULD be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all local codes In most cases the hood will require the use of shielded conduit to protect the wiring into the hood The en q Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Internal Junction 27 Chapter 3 Getting Started 28 grounding connection shall not be made to the terminal box cover The fluorescent light has been mounted outside the top liner panel and is sealed from vapors inside the hood structure To change the fluorescent light bulbs in your hood you must first remove the front panel from the hood Next remove the knock out plugs holding the light fixture in place Lift fixture up and replace any defective bulbs Reverse order to reassemble Connecting the Service Lines to the Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood The hoods with service fixtures have been plumbed and factory checked from the valve to the hose connector or gooseneck For shipping purposes the plumbing is then disconnected and can be re installed by the installer The qualified installer shall then supply the inlet tubing To make these inlet connections tubing can enter the hood from above or through the back as long as it misses the vertical rising sash weights NOTE Inspect all fittings for leakage T
13. Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 2 Prerequisites W Rear Lower Vertical Sash Closed and Front Vertical Sash Open or Horizontal Doors Open Face Exhaust Static Sashes Hood Size Standard Model Description Pressure Velocity Volume Loss Open 4 Vertical 48 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 550 CFM 0 10 H O 1 100 fpm 680 CFM 0 16 H O 5 Vertical 60 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 720 CFM 0 16 H O 1 100 fpm 900 CFM 0 24 H O 6 Vertical 72 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 900 CFM 0 18 H O 1 100 fpm 1120 CFM 0 28 H O 8 Vertical 96 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 1250 CFM 0 12 H20 1 with Vertical Rising Sashes 100 fpm 1560 CFM 0 19 H O 8 Horizontal 96 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 1760 CFM 0 19 H O 2 with horizontal sliding sashes 100 fpm 2200 CFM 0 30 H2O 10 Horizontal 120 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 1090 CFM 0 08 H O 1 with horizontal sliding sashes 100 fpm 1360 CFM 0 12 H O 12 Horizontal 144 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 80 fpm 1330 CFM 0 10 H O 1 with horizontal sliding sashes 100 fpm 1660 CFM 0 15 H O 16 Horizontal 192 Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood 1 with horizontal sliding sashes 100 fpm 2260 CFM 0 10 H20 NOTE different CFM s and pressures Proper blower selection can be determined from these exha
14. exhaust ductwork and exhaust blower gives you the flexibility to change the airflow at the sash opening of your hood To determine the actual face velocity at the sash opening airflow velocity readings will need to be taken This should be done across the sash opening of the hood in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual section on laboratory hoods See Appendix D Reference Labconco recommends an average face velocity at the sash opening of 80 to 100 feet per minute Consult Labconco Customer Service for proper airflows for your particular model Your Protector Fume Hood has been tested at the factory per ASHRAE 110 1995 All hoods achieve an as manufactured rating of less than 0 10 part per million ppm at 4 liters per minute lpm AM lt 0 10 consult Labconco for individual fume hood ratings For field use ASHRAE testing contact Labconco Product Service 1 800 522 7658 29 Chapter 3 Getting Started Ventilation Ventures Team or Customer Service for a certified on site contractor NOTE Face velocity profiles and smoke testing should be done periodically to ensure safe performance Your Next Step After your fume hood has been installed and certified you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions 30 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Performance Features The Protector XL Floor Mounted Lab
15. fume hoods operate please review Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions before you begin working in the fume hood Even if you are an experienced fume hood user please review Chapter 5 Using Your Fume Hood which describes your Protector Floor Mounted Hood s features so that you can use the hood efficiently Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual This manual is designed to help you learn how to install use and maintain your laboratory fume hood Instructions for installing optional equipment on your hood are also included Chapter 1 Introduction provides a brief overview of the Floor Mounted Walk In Laboratory Fume Hood explains the organization of the manual and defines the typographical conventions used in the manual Chapter 2 Prerequisites explains what you need to do to prepare your site before you install your laboratory fume hood Electrical and service requirements are discussed Chapter 3 Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack inspect install and certify your laboratory fume hood Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions explains how the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the fume hood Chapter 5 Using Your ProtectorXL Floor Mounted Hood discusses the basic operation of your fume hood Information on how to prepare use and shut down your Pro
16. materials are prohibited for usage in this hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions AVOID CROSS DRAFTS AND LIMIT TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF THE HOOD AIR DISTURBANCES CREATED MAY DRAW FUMES OUT OF THE HOOD The use of heat generating equipment in this hood without the exhaust system operating properly can cause damage to the hood The Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood should be certified by a qualified certification technician before it is initially used The hood should be re certified whenever it is relocated serviced or at least annually thereafter Ensure that the unit is connected to electrical service in accordance with local and national electrical codes Failure to do so may create a fire or electrical hazard Do not remove or service any electrical components without first disconnecting the hood from electrical service Proper operation of the fume hood depends largely upon the hood s location and the operator s work habits Consult the Reference Manual in Appendix D Your Next Step After you understand the theory of operation and safety precautions you are ready to proceed to Chapter 5 Using Your Protector Fume Hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 37 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 5 Usinc Your Protector XL FLoorR MouNTED Fume Hoop O i he Vertical Rleingsashee AOO
17. 1 800 522 7658 55 Appendix A Protector Hood Components Item Quantity Part No Description 4J 1 9819000 Nut Hose Barb NOT SHOWN 5 1 9825500 Label Knob contains all the labels 6 1 9818900 Lens Knob TA 1 9947100 01 02 115V Duplex Receptacle GRAY Right Left 4 6 Left 8 w wires 7B 1 9818200 Cover Plate 115V Duplex TC 1 9947103 04 05 115V GFCI Duplex Receptacle GRAY Right 4 6 Left 8 w wires 7D 1 9818100 Cover Plate 115V GFCI TE 1 9818300 Cover Plate Blank 8A 1 9721901 Lamp Fluorescent T8 x 3 use on 4 amp 8 Hoods NOT SHOWN 8B 1 9721900 Lamp Fluorescent T8 x 4 use on 5 amp 6 Hoods NOT SHOWN 10A 1 1302300 Switch Rocker 10B 1 1327500 Switch Plug Fills cutout when switch is not used 11A 1 9818400 Access Cover 11B 1 9825100 Label Access Cover includes all three corner labels 12A 1 9810803 Side Panel 48 internal deep hoods 12B 1 9810801 Side Panel 30 internal deep hoods 12C 1 9810802 Side Panel 36 internal deep hoods 12D 4 1916400 Nut Retainer 10 24 12E 4 1885512 Screw Machine 10 24 x 75 Truss Head Stainless 13A 1 9715500 9715900 8 Horizontal Lower Threshold Ramp NOT SHOWN 13B 1 9715501 9715901 10 Horizontal Lower Threshold Ramp NOT SHOWN 13C 1 9715502 9715902 12 Horizontal Lower Threshold Ramp NOT SHOWN 13D 1 9715503 9715903 16
18. AD THE WORK AREA WITH APPARATUS OR WORK MATERIAL THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE LABORATORY FLOOR MOUNTED HOOD IS BASED UPON HAVING PROPER AIRFLOW THROUGH THE STRUCTURE ELEVATE FLOOR MOUNTED OBJECTS UP 2 TO 3 INCHES TO ALLOW A FLOW OF AIR UNDER THE OBJECT AND INTO THE LOWER REAR BAFFLE EXHAUST SLOT Product Service 1 800 522 7658 35 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions 36 u Blocking the bottom of the baffle at rear of hood will change the airflow pattern in the hood causing turbulence and possible leakage at the face of the hood Don t store containers or supplies against baffles as this will affect airflow through the hood Avoid placing your head inside hood Keep hands out of hood as much as possible Always work as far back in hood as possible It is best to keep all chemicals and apparatus 6 inside the front of the hood On vertical rising sash models always close the rear sash for proper airflow on horizontal sliding sash models work in the minimum required opening for maximum safety This hood does not feature explosion proof electrical components unless ordered separately Therefore use of flammable or explosive materials in quantities above the explosive limit are not recommended Do not work with chemicals in this hood without the exhaust system running Do not store chemicals in a fume hood Perchloric acid use in this hood is prohibited High level radioisotope
19. British Standards Institution Laboratory Fume Cupboards Parts 1 2 and 3 London 1990 Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Final Rule Vol 55 No 21 Washington D C 1990 DiBerardinis L et al Guides for Laboratory Design Health and Safety Considerations Wiley amp Sons 1987 McDermott Henry Handbook of Ventilation for Contaminant Control 2 Edition Butterworth Publishers 1985 Miller Brinton M et al Laboratory Safety Principles and Practices American Society for Microbiology Washington D C 1986 NIH Guidelines for the Laboratory Use of Chemical Carcinogens NIH Publication No 81 2385 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 65 Appendix D References Rayburn Stephen R The Foundation of Laboratory Safety A Guide for the Biomedical Laboratory Springer Verlag New York 1990 Sax N Irving and Lewis JR Richard J Rapid Guide to Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Van Nostrand Reinhold 1987 Schilt Alfred A Perchloric Acid and Perchlorates The G Frederick Smith Chemical Company Columbus OH 1979 Steere Norman CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety 2 Edition CRC Press 1971 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application Council Directive s 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC 2002 95 EC ROHS 2002 96 EC WEEE 2004 108 EC Standard s to which conf
20. N User s Manual Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 97008 Series 97009 Series 97010 Series 97160 Series 98604 Series 98605 Series 98606 Series To receive important product updates complete your product registration card online at register labconco com Protecting you _laboratory environment eri Onin Ves 7 LABCONCO Labconco Corporation 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 2696 800 821 5525 816 333 8811 FAX 816 363 0130 E MAIL labconco labconco com HOME PAGE www labconco com Please read the User s Manual before operating the equipment Copyright 2002 2007 Labconco Corporation All rights reserved The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights reserved by Labconco Corporation Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship The warranty includes areas of defective material and workmanship provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the equipment The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco whichever is sooner except the following e Purifier Delta Series Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare Lab Animal Research
21. O Because of the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood counterbalanced sash mechanism it will take only a few pounds of force to move the sashes up or down and you can operate the sash smoothly with one or two hands positioned any where along the handle The vertical rising sash may be raised to a maximum 58 81 operating height from the floor The airflow requirements should be sized with the rear sash closed to the floor The rear sash has full travel from the floor to the 58 81 opening for loading apparatus The 8 models have a greater opening of 59 00 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 39 Chapter 5 Using Your Protector Fume Hood Se l SENEE eee SENEE eee 40 Operating the Horizontal Sliding Sashes Horizontal sliding sashes allow the operator the flexibility of arranging the sashes at a position suitable for various procedures The glass sashes have a 68 15 sash opening providing a large viewing area The airflow requirements are sized for the 50 open sash condition for the 8 model and 25 for the 10 12 and 16 models Operating the Blower Your Protector Fume Hood utilizes a remote style blower which can be activated by turning the blower switch to ON You can validate the hood performance by watching smoke drawn into the hood face opening Operating the Lights Your Protector Fume Hood utilizes a factory wired fluorescent light to illuminate the hood interior Simply turn the light switch to ON
22. be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen 15 days of delivery 12 Unpacking Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood has been shipped to you as ten main component assemblies located on three shipping skids The ten main component assemblies consist of the lower base upper cabinet sashes lower sash track corner posts service fixtures electrical connections baffles header and front panel Carefully remove the shrink wrap on your three shipping skids and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit If your unit is damaged notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier DO NOT RETURN GOODS ES WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF YOUR FLOOR MOUNTED HOOD WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGES Do not discard the shipping skid or packing material for your fume hood until you have checked all of the components and installed and tested the unit Do not remove the fume hood from its shipping skid until it is ready to be placed into its final location Move the unit by placing a flat low dolly under the shipping skid or by using a floor jack Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Do
23. e for two to three minutes undisturbed to purge airborne contaminants from the work area before shutting down blower Unloading Materials and Equipment e Objects in contact with contaminated material should be surface decontaminated before removal from the hood e All open trays or containers should be covered before being removed from the hood Shutdown e Turn off the fluorescent light and hood blower then close the sash Product Service 1 800 522 7658 41 Chapter 5 Using Your Protector Fume Hood Your Next Step After you understand how to operate and work in the fume hood you are ready to proceed to Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood 42 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 6 MAINTAINING YOUR Protector XL FLoorR MouNTED Fume Hoop Now that you have an understanding of how to work in the fume hood we will review the suggested maintenance schedule and the common service operations necessary to maintain your fume hood for peak performance Only trained and experienced rl certification technicians should perform some of the service operations after the fume hood has been properly decontaminated DO NOT attempt to perform these operations if you are not properly trained The wrench icon precedes the service operations that require qualified technicians Product Service 1 800 522 7658 43 Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Routine Maintena
24. em Hood should have average face velocity of 80 100 fpm Inspect cable and replace cable if worn or damaged immediately otherwise injury could result Replace pulley bearing or add grease Re install cable must be replaced immediately if damaged Replace weight pulleys Re install glass panels on tracks Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Electrical duplex Wires not connected Check wire connection or replace outlets no longer or faulty duplex duplex have power Circuit breakers Reset circuit breakers tripped in building electrical supply Service valves no Faulty building Inspect building supply shut off valves longer operate supply and appropriate pressures below 40 PSI Valve no longer Replace valve and check for leaks operates Supply line or outlet Inspect line for leaks and fix any line has leaks leaking plumbing connections Product Service 1 800 522 7658 53 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Product Service 1 800 522 7658 APPENDIX A PROTECTOR Hoop COMPONENTS Illustration A 1 indicate the location of the following service parts Protector Replacement Parts Item Quanti Part No Description 1A 1 9823700 Valve Labconco Water 1 4 Compression Fitting 1B 1 9823701 Valve Labconco Water 3 8 Compression Fitting 1C 1 9817000 Valve Labconco 1 4
25. et Assy Apply bead of RTV at inner joint Lower Base Assy Figure 3 1 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 15 Chapter 3 Getting Started 16 Vertical Rising Sash Installation for the 4 5 6 amp 8 Floor Mounted Hoods The Vertical Rising Sash Floor Mounted Hood has two vertical rising sashes The rear vertical rising sash moves from the floor to full open and picks up the front vertical rising sash which travels from the midpoint to full open The sash tracks should be adjusted left to right to assure the sash will work properly The vertical rising sashes are shipped installed in the tracks however the counterbalance weights must be installed The large single sheet metal sash weight is installed in the middle and attached to the upper front sash The two individual sash weights counterbalance the rear vertical rising sash these weights have rollers and ride in the rear sash tracks that straddle the middle sheet metal sash weight Install the rear weight tracks for the individual sash weights with the 10 24 flathead screws and 10 24 KEPS nuts supplied See Figure 3 2 and Figure 3 4 It is vitally important that the front upper and lower sash tracks are fully aligned and the strap plates are used to secure this alignment See Figure 3 3 and Figure 3 4 Once the sashes are aligned and operating freely secure the lower base to the floor with sealant or fasteners Hardware not supplied due
26. etween 80 120 fpm American Industrial Hygiene Association 2700 Prosperity Avenue Suite 250 Fairfax VA 22031 703 849 8888 SEFA 1 2002 e Fume hood face velocities based on toxicity levels of chemicals Class A 125 to 150 fpm Class B 80 to100 fpm Class C 75 to 80 fpm e Test method face velocity profile and smoke generation Scientific Equipment amp Furniture Association 1028 Duchess Drive McLean VA 22102 703 538 6007 NFPA 45 2002 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals e Laboratory hoods should not be relied on for explosion protection e Exhaust air from fume hoods should not be recirculated Services should be external to the hood Canopy hoods only for non hazardous applications Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Appendix D References e Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25 or less e 80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape NFPA 30 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code e Approved cabinets may be metal or wood e Vent location on cabinets are required e Venting of cabinets not a requirement National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P O Box 9101 Quincy MA 02269 9101 800 344 3555 General References American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Industrial Ventilation A Manual of Recommended Practice Cincinnati OH ASHRAE Standard Committee ASHRAE Standard Atlanta ASHRAE Publications Sales Department 1995
27. fic to each customer Lower Base Installation of the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood The lower base features a panelized liner surrounded by an epoxy coated steel and galvanized steel framework Both the left and right side panels should be removed to allow for the correct placement of the lower cabinet assembly Temporarily remove both vertical rising sashes shipped with the lower base on vertical rising sash models only Position the lower base on a level floor surface Place the vertical rising sashes back in place on vertical rising sash models only NOTE If an optional floor surface is purchased it should be positioned on the existing floor prior to placement of the lower cabinet installation See Figure 3 1 14 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Front Vertical Rear Vertical Upper Cabinet Installation of the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Remove the upper cabinet assembly side panels and front panels prior to cabinet placement Then place the upper cabinet assembly on top of the lower base assembly being careful to clear the lower base assembly during placement To prevent spillage from seeping between the two liner assemblies run a bead of white RTV sealant between the sections once they have been properly aligned Mount the lower base to the upper cabinet using the 4 20 hex head screws lockwashers and nuts included in your hood package See Figure 3 2 Upper Cabin
28. for the Floor Mounted Hoods The header is shipped separately in its protective packaging To install the header is fastened to the corner covers by four 12 screws Reach behind the corner posts from the side and install the screws to support the header See Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Front Panel Installation for the Floor Mounted Hoods The hood front panel s is shipped separately and is protected To install each panel hang the two plastic cylinders on the backside of the front panel over the corner posts and center support 10 12 16 models The bottom of the front panel will then slip behind the header once it has been properly secured at the top See Figure 3 3 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 25 Chapter 3 Getting Started 26 Connecting to the Protector Hood Exhaust System 4 u WARNING The weight of the exhaust ductwork system must be supported independently of the hood superstructure Do not allow this weight to be supported by the hood structure as damage to the hood may occur The exhaust connection should be installed by a qualified HVAC contractor The exhaust connections on your hood has been designed for 12 nominal pipe 12 75 OD to allow for minimum static pressure loss with proper transport velocities away from the hood Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and total system static
29. g Started 22 the door assembly into the corresponding lower track slot As each door is placed into position slide the door the full length of the track assembly to assure proper height adjustment Ifthe door drags in the lower track adjust the nylon roller bearing on the mounting bracket to raise the height ofthe door Reverse the movement ofthe bearing should the door assembly be too short and not fit in the lower track properly An average space of 1 4 to 5 16 should be left between the bottom of each door and the bottom of the lower sash track for proper door travel Repeat this procedure for the four door assemblies and place two ofthe doors on each of the front and rear track runners Once proper door operation has been achieved the sash track threshold should be permanently attached to the floor Anchor bolts should be used in the holes provided in the lower sash track threshold mounting The anchor bolts are not supplied RTV sealant can also be used to hold the lower sash track threshold in position during normal operation See Figure 3 6 TIP SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE SLIGHT BINDING OF THE SASH DOORS OR DOOR IN THE TRACK SPRAY THE TWO SASH GLIDES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRAME WITH SILICONE SPRAY Upper Header Sash Track Center Support for Header Sash Track Lower Sash Track Threshold Figure 3 6 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Corner Post Installation f
30. he Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Disassembly amp Reassembly of Floor Mounted Hood Lower Base Installation of Floor Mounted Hood Upper Cabinet Installation of Floor Mounted Hood Vertical Rising Sash Installation for 4 5 6 8 Floor Mounted Hood Lower Sash Track amp Threshold Installation for Horizontal Sashes 8 10 12 amp 16 Floor Mounted Hoods Horizontal Sliding Sash Installation for 8 10 12 amp 16 Floor Mounted Hood Corner Post Installation for Floor Mounted Hoods Baffle Installation for the Floor Mounted Hoods Header Installation for the Floor Mounted Hoods Front Panel Installation for the Floor Mounted Hoods Connecting to the Protector Hood Exhaust System Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Floor Mounted Hood Connecting the Service Lines to the Floor Mounted Hoods BRWN Re o0 o0 N 10 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 20 21 23 23 25 25 26 26 28 Sealing the Floor Mounted Hood to the Floor Certifying the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hoods Your Next Step CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Performance Features Safety Precautions Your Next Step CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR PROTECTOR FUME HOOD Operating the Vertical Rising Sash Operating the Horizontal Sliding Sashes Operating the Blower Operating the Lights Working in your Protector Fume Hood Your Next Step CHAPTER 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PROTECTOR FUME HOOD Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Ope
31. ift the front panel up and then away from the hood to provide access to the top Changing the Fluorescent Lamp 1 Turn light switch to OFF 2 Remove the front panel as noted earlier 3 Reach over the front header ofthe hood and remove the knock out plugs at both ends of fixture Lift fixture up 4 Remove the fluorescent lamp by pushing it out of the spring loaded lamp socket and swinging it out of the other lamp socket 5 Install the new lamp by reversing the removal procedure Your Next Step After you understand the maintenance procedures you are ready to proceed to Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 45 Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 7 Moo ry ng Your Protector XL FLoorR MouNTED Fume Hoop There are several ways to modify the fume hood for your individual requirements These include the addition of service fixtures air monitor distillation grids electrical duplex outlets ceiling enclosures and rear panels Product Service 1 800 522 7658 47 Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood ir Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood has mounting holes to accept a ceiling enclosure to close off the area between the top of the hood and the ceiling Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information
32. ighten the fittings slightly if rl needed CAUTION Do not use oxygen with any standard service fixture Contact Labconco Customer Service for oxygen fixture information Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be required remove the service access plate on the hood front corner posts by loosening their individual screws See item 11 Figure A 1 page 48 and 49 The valve body will now be fully exposed for any service work that may be necessary The service fixtures supplied on your laboratory hood are designed for use with the following services e Air e Hot Water e Vacuum e Cold Water e Natural Gas See caution below Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started WARNING Contact Labconco Customer Service before using any service other than those listed above in these valves to assure full compatibility CAUTION Natural gas should be used only in the service fixture that has been pre plumbed with brass tubing Sulfur content of the gas could cause deterioration of standard copper supply lines Sealing the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood to the Floor When the hood has been set in place ducted wired and plumbed it should be sealed to the floor to prevent spilled materials from collecting under the walls of the hood Materials such as silicone sealants are recommended to seal the hood structure Certifying the Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood The combination of your laboratory hood
33. ined that the location you have selected accommodates the installation and operational requirements of your floor mounted fume hood you are ready to begin installation Proceed to Chapter 3 Getting Started Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED Now that the site for your Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Hood is properly prepared you are ready to unpack inspect install and certify it Read this chapter to learn how to e Unpack and move your Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood e Set up the floor mounted fume hood on the floor Connect to an exhaust system Connect the electrical supply source Connect the service lines Sealing the Protector Hood to the floor Arrange certification of your Protector Hood Depending upon which model you are installing you may need common plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to 5 16 3 8 7 16 and 1 2 wrenches ratchets sockets a nut driver set a flat blade screwdriver a Phillips screwdriver and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in the chapter The Protector XL Floor Mounted mW Hood models weigh between 700 to 3500 Ibs 318 1593 kg The shipping skid allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or floor jack If you must lift the fume hood manually follow safe lifting guidelines Product Service 1 800 522 7658 11 Chapter 3 Getting Started The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims
34. irements The support requirements The exhaust requirements The electrical power requirements The service line requirements The space requirements Refer to Appendix B Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Dimensions for complete fume hood dimensions Refer to Appendix C Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Specifications for complete electrical and environmental conditions specifications and requirements Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 2 Prerequisites Location Requirements The floor mounted fume hood should be located away from traffic patterns doors windows fans ventilation registers and any other air handling device that could disrupt its airflow patterns All windows in the room should be closed Support Requirements DO NOT install the floor mounted fume hood on a cart dolly or mobile Ei bench ALL Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood installations must be permanent and stationary The hood is usually mounted directly on the room floor surfaces or on an optional chemical resistant work surface Exhaust Requirements The exhaust duct connection has been designed for 12 nominal duct 12 75 OD to allow for minimum static pressure loss while operating at 100 fpm face velocities The 12 diameter exhaust duct also allows for proper transport velocities away from the hood in the 1000 fpm to 2500 fpm range The proper exhaust volume and static pressure loss are listed next for each hood model Product
35. nce Schedule Weekly Using ordinary dish soap to clean the surface inside of the fume hood and the work surface Using an appropriate glass cleaner clean the sash and all glass surfaces Operate the fume hood blower noting the airflow velocity through the hood using a source of visible smoke Monthly or more often as required J a Determine the actual face velocity through the sash opening of the hood where the average reading should be at the specified velocity Use calibrated thermal anemometer or other approved apparatus Using a damp cloth clean the exterior surfaces of the hood particularly the front of the hood to remove any accumulated dust Check all service valves if so equipped for proper operation The hood baffles should be checked for blockages behind them to ensure that the hood is maintaining proper airflow All weekly activities Annually Pr e J a Replace the fluorescent lamps Have the fume hood recertified by a qualified certification technician See Certifying the Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood in Chapter 3 All monthly activities Biannually The sash assembly should be checked to ensure proper operation and to make sure there are no signs of abnormal wear on the sash pulleys cables and clamps 44 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Routine Service Operations Front Panel Removal 1 L
36. nco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen 15 days of delivery Limitation of Liability The disposal and or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various federal state or local regulations All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with any regulations that apply in the user s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water land or air and to comply with such regulations Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to user s compliance with such regulations Contacting Labconco Corporation If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual or if you need technical assistance contact Labconco s Customer Service Department or Labconco s Product Service Department at 1 800 821 5525 or 1 816 333 8811 between the hours of 7 00 a m and 6 00 p m Central Standard Time Part 9855300 Rev E ECO E618 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Your Next Step CHAPTER 2 PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements Your Next Step CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Floor Mounted Fume Hood Removing t
37. not move the hood by tilting it onto a hand truck Removing the Shipping Skid LEAVE THE FUME HOOD EE ATTACHED TO ITS SHIPPING SKID UNTIL IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS FINAL LOCATION AS POSSIBLE MOVE THE HOOD BY USING A SUITABLE FLOOR JACK OR BY PLACING A FURNITURE DOLLY UNDERDNEATH THE SKID DO NOT MOVE THE HOOD BY TILTING IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK After you verify the fume hood components move your hood to the location where you want to install it Then follow the steps listed next to remove the separate shipping skids from the lower base and upper cabinet 1 Remove the side panels by unscrewing the Phillips screws 2 Find the hardware bolts washers nuts that attach the fume hood to the skid and remove the hardware Some hardware is on the sides and some is on the back Sash Weight Release On Floor Mounted Hood models with vertical rising sashes the sash weights have been secured to the shipping skid Remove the weights from the skid and attach them to the respective sash cables using the hooks provided Product Service 1 800 522 7658 13 Chapter 3 Getting Started NOTE THE SASH WEIGHT IS MATCHED ce FOR THIS MODEL OF HOOD AND SHOULD NOT BE EXCHANGED WITH ANY OTHER UNIT Disassembly and Reassembly of the Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood There may be some disassembly and reassembly work due to the large physical size of your laboratory hood and the ability to maneuver it into your laboratory This is speci
38. nted Hoods Figure 7 7 nz Installing an Electrical s Duplex Outlet Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood can be ordered with duplex outlets however if you ordered a model without an electrical duplex outlet you can have one installed in the field by a qualified electrician Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information Not acceptable on explosion proof hoods Figure 7 8 Your Next Step After you understand the modifying procedures you are ready to proceed to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 50 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following table if your fume hood fails to operate properly Ifthe suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem contact Labconco for additional assistance PROBLEM Remote blower and lights won t operate Remote blower won t operate but lights work Fume hood blower operates but lights will not operate CAUSE Wires not connected at junction boxes or switches Circuit breakers tripped in building electrical supply Blower wiring is disconnected Belt broken Blower motor is defective Lamp not installed correctly Lamp is defective Lamp circuit breaker in building is tripped CORRECTIVE ACTION Check connection of switches Check connection to control box on top of unit Reset circuit breakers Inspect blower wiring and switch Re
39. or the Floor Mounted Hoods Both left and right corner posts have been shipped uninstalled The one piece corner posts are to be installed once the upper and lower cabinet assemblies have been properly positioned The edges on the corner posts fit directly onto the side frames The front inner edge of both corner posts are held in place by stainless steel machine screws The outer back edge of both corner posts are held in place with steel self drilling screws The screws are included in the hood manual packet See Figure 3 2 and 3 3 Baffle Installation for the Floor Mounted Hoods The baffles are critical to the proper airflow for the hood The Floor Mounted Hood includes adjustable baffles at three of the four slot locations These are the bottom slot second from the bottom slot and the upper slot Be sure the baffles are resting in the proper baffle mount supports See Figure 3 7 for various sizes of baffles and their orientation Should you require more airflow at the bottom for heavier than air gases then you can open up the two lower adjustable baffles Should you require more airflow at the top you can open up the upper adjustable baffle for lighter than air gases Product Service 1 800 522 7658 23 Chapter 3 Getting Started UPPER ADJUSTABLE BAFFLE NON ADJUSTABLE BAFFLE LOWER ADJUSTABLE BAFFLES Figure 3 7 24 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Header Installation
40. or instructions on how to install your laboratory fume hood and make all ofthe necessary connections If you would like to review how laboratory fume hoods operate go to Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions For information on the operational characteristics of your laboratory fume hood go to Chapter 5 Using Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 1 Introduction If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine maintenance on the cabinet proceed to Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood go to Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Fume Hood Refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting if you are experiencing problems with your fume hood Product Service 1 800 522 7658 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 CHAPTER 2 PREREQUISITES Before you install your Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood you need to prepare your site for installation Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your floor mounted hood You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction In addition a dedicated source of electrical power must be located near the installation site Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site The location requ
41. oratory Hood is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist who must transport equipment and products for experimentation and testing under a laboratory fume hood The Floor Mounted Fume Hood has been designed to effectively contain toxic noxious or other harmful materials when properly installed The hood features by pass airflow design that allows the hood face velocity to remain relatively stable as the sash is closed Airflow is diverted behind the front panel to help control fluctuations in face velocity which occur as the sash is closed Product Service 1 800 522 7658 31 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions 32 Unique sash provides maximum visibility Vertical rising sashes may be raised from a closed to 58 81 operating height this feature is available on 4 5 6 and 8 floor mount models Exhaust volume and blower sizing is based on the rear sash being closed and the front sash opened For horizontal sashes on 8 10 12 and 16 models the opening is half the total opening and exhaust volume is based on half the total visible opening for the 8 model and exhaust volume is one quarter the total visible opening for 10 12 and 16 models The actual vertical opening is 68 15 By pass airflow design ensures relatively stable face velocities Large usable interior work depth and interior height of 48 at the front of the liner provides ample working space Not shown
42. ormity is declared EN61010 1 EN61326 1 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 3 Manufacturer s Name Labconco Corporation Manufacturer s Address 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 USA Importer s Name See Shipping Customs Documents Importer s Address See Shipping Customs Documents for your equipment Type of Equipment Laboratory Equipment Protector Laboratory Hoods Protector XL Floor Mount Fume Hood Model No 98604 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 98605 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 98606 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 97008 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 97009 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 97010 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods 97160 Series Protector XL Floor Mounted Laboratory Hoods Serial No Various See Individual Declaration Year of Manufacture 2002 and subsequent I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s See individual Declaration of Conformity which will be signed by the importer for your country Signature Full Name Position Labconco P N 36960 29 Rev A ECO E344 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 67
43. place belt Replace blower motor Inspect lamp installation Replace lamp Reset the lamp circuit breaker Product Service 1 800 522 7658 51 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Fume hood blower operates but lights will not operate Contaminants outside of fume hood Vertical rising sash no longer operates smoothly Horizontal sliding sash no longer operates smoothly CAUSE Lamp wiring is disconnected Defective lamp ballasts Improper user techniques for the fume hood Restriction of the baffle air slots or blockage of the exhaust outlet External factors are disrupting the fume hood airflow patterns or acting as a source of contamination Fume hood has improper face velocity Cable is frayed or plastic protection is damaged Pulley bearing is damaged Cable has slipped off the pulleys Weight has broken pulleys Glass panels have come off the tracks CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect lamp wiring Replace lamp ballasts See Certifying the Hood Chapter 3 and Safety Precautions Chapter 4 sections in the manual Ref Appendix D Remove baffles to ensure that all air slots and the exhaust outlet are unobstructed See Location Requirements Chapter 2 Certifying the Hood Chapter 3 and Safety Precautions Chapter 4 sections of this manual Ref Appendix D Have fume hood re certified and check remote blower exhaust syst
44. rations Your Next Step CHAPTER 7 MODIFYING YOUR PROTECTOR FUME HOOD Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood Installing Additional Service Fixtures Installing Guardian 335 Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian Jr Distillation Grids Field Installation Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet Your Next Step CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A PROTECTOR HOOD COMPONENTS APPENDIX B PROTECTOR HOOD DIMENSIONS APPENDIX C PROTECTOR HOOD SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX D REFERENCES DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 29 29 30 31 31 35 37 39 39 40 40 40 40 42 43 44 45 45 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 55 59 61 63 67 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector XL Floor Mounted Walk In Laboratory Fume Hood Your Protector Floor Mounted Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to protect you It is the result of Labconco s more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume hoods and users like you suggested many of its features to us The Labconco Protector Floor Mounted Fume Hood has been engineered to provide maximum visibility in a laboratory and effectively contain toxic noxious or other harmful materials when properly installed The Protector offers many unique features to enhance safety performance and visibility To take full advantage of them please acquaint yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference If you are unfamiliar with how
45. removed for easy cleaning should it be required Simply place the flange of each ramp assembly in the position as shown in the diagram below for proper fit The ramps are self leveling to match your existing floor conditions The hood corner posts should be installed prior to the placement of the front sash ramp See Figure 3 5 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Threshold Support Bracket Rear Ramp Lower Sash Track Threshold Front Ramp Figure 3 5 Horizontal Sliding Sash Installation for the 8 10 12 amp 16 Floor Mounted Hoods The Floor Mounted Hood with horizontal sliding sashes is supplied with four individual sash doors These doors have been packaged separately during shipment and require installation in the field The doors should not be installed until the lower sash track threshold has been properly installed Each door assembly is provided with two mounting brackets with nylon roller bearings The roller bearings have been positioned in the center location of each mounting bracket to provide for maximum door adjustment The upper header sash track features two tracks that will support two of the door assemblies Raise the door panel up and into the upper track section on your hood and place the nylon roller bearings directly in the track section At the same time position the bottom edge of Product Service 1 800 522 7658 21 Chapter 3 Gettin
46. tector XL Floor Mounted Hood are included Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Protector XL floor Mounted Hood explains how to perform routine maintenance on your fume hood Chapter 7 Modifying Your Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood explains how to modify the fume hood or add accessories Chapter 8 Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter while using your laboratory fume hood including the probable causes of the problems and suggested corrective actions Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 1 Introduction Appendix A Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all ofthe components of the fume hoods Appendix B Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods Appendix C Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hood Wiring diagrams are also included Appendix D References lists the various resources available that deal with laboratory fume hoods Typographical Conventions Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help you understand and use this manual e Book chapter and section titles are shown in italic type e g Chapter 3 Getting Started e Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered format e Comments located in the margins provide suggestions reminders and references
47. to installation variables Securing the lower base will ensure the sashes will work freely As a last step install the four rubber bumpers with 6 screws supplied One set of rubber bumpers prevents the front upper sash from traveling too low The second set of rubber bumpers prevent the rear lower sash from touching the floor and provides a good sweep of clean air across the floor See Figure 3 3 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 3 Getting Started Rear Lower Sash attaches to Outer Front Upper Sash attaches to Inner Cable nenne Wetgnts tes full Cable to Inner Sheet Metal Weight travel for partial upper travel only Inner Front Pulley for Front Upper Sash Outer Rear Sheave Location of self drilling screws Outer Front Pulley for Rear Lower Sash to mount corner posts Left Corner Post is removed to show Dual Sash NS gt Track x Rear Weight Track amp gt gt 10 24 Flathead Screw amp 10 24 KEPS Nut Front Upper Sash 1 4 20 Hardware for fastening Lower Base to Upper Cabinet Corner Post is Removed to Figure 3 2 Show Sashes Product Service 1 800 522 7658 17 Chapter 3 Getting Started Left Corner Post Typical Stainless Steel Corner Post Screws EONS Uy lt Strap Plate Hardware SS NN Align Upper and Lower Sash Tracks with Strap Plates both sides i e Vertical as Upper Front Sash Rubber Bumper
48. ust requirements and the total system static pressure loss Contact Labconco Customer Service at 8 Floor Mounted Hoods are offered with both vertical rising and horizontal sliding sashes and have 800 821 5525 for assistance in sizing a blower system Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 2 Prerequisites 10 Electrical Requirements The Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood models feature internal wiring for the fluorescent light assembly and light switch All internal wiring is terminated at the single point wiring junction box for hook up by a qualified electrician The blower switch and light switch wires are also terminated at the single point wiring junction box for hook up by a qualified electrician Refer to Chapter 3 Getting Started and Appendix C Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Specifications for the wiring diagram for proper electrical installation Service Line Requirements All service lines to the laboratory fume hood should be Ya inch outside diameter copper brass for natural gas and equipped with an easily accessible shut off valve should disconnection be required If the service line pressure exceeds 40 PSI it must be equipped with a pressure regulator to reduce the line pressure Please check with local codes for other requirements Space Requirements The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B Protector XL Floor Mounted Hood Dimensions Your Next Step After you have determ
49. ve atmospheres are present Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected in accordance with IEC 664 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 61 Appendix C Protector Hood Specifications W3MOIB SITIVLE3I3B HOLINON Xiv S1H91 X08 NOILINNF LNIOd JTONIS ANANI 0301084 FI1AYIS OND NI 3NIT 21 N 3NI7 11 N 3N0 M3UISOND INN 39m Y Vv 03193138 isn BOLINON yiv SIOBNAS DILVA3HIS 1069766 AOTZ OOF9966 ASK SSINBVH 4a ONIIH9IT BOs ANANI 0301A0Ud 3911435 ONS NI 3017 21 Ni 3NI7 11 Nt JNN 11 NI INN and NI 3NI7 VY ZI N JNN zu YOLOYINOI YO YIMOIW 1X3 ANANI O30AOUd 3D1AN3S S 4 HOLIVINOD YO H3MOIB 1X2 i i ANdans i 1 83MOd XXIL66 N d voz 319v14393 AJY 0066966 N d IH 09 0S AOLZ 2H 09 ASu QOOH IX 301931044 NYYIYIO INIAIM Tvawo J Rus KJO 0 inok Burjrajoug IJYNOS 33MOd WONJ LIINNOISIO ONINYYM HOLIMS 14917 Li 89 38N1XId LHOIT AN3ISIYWONI4 3UNLXII LHOIT INF3ISIYONII HILMS 834078 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 62 PPENDIX D REFERENCES Many excellent reference texts and booklets are currently available The following is a brief listing Laboratory Ventilation Standards Federal Register 29 CFR Part 1910 Non mandatory recommendations from Prudent Practices e Fume hoods should have a continuous monitoring device e Face velocities should be between 60 100 linear feet per minute lfpm
50. y monitors face velocity An audio visual alarm alerts the user to low airflow conditions The right corner post is factory prepared to accommodate the Guardian Monitor sold separately 13 Frame of epoxy coated steel and aluminum is durable and corrosion resistant 14 Exhaust connection The hood features 12 12 75 OD pipe exhaust connections sized to allow for a minimum static pressure loss through the hood structure while providing a good transport velocity through the exhaust system 15 Optional Ceiling Enclosure Kits not shown are available for a decorative facade between the hood and the ceiling Product Service 1 800 522 7658 33 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions Figure 4 1 34 Product Service 1 800 522 7658 Chapter 4 Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Although the floor mounted laboratory hood has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety caution should always be used while working in the hood Prior to using the floor mounted hood check to make sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is entering the hood at its specified face velocity USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN THE HOOD AT ALL TIMES CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY WITH A MILD DETERGENT PERIODICALLY CLEAN HOOD INTERIOR INCLUDING FLUORESCENT LIGHT GLASS PANEL REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION DO NOT OVERLO
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