Labconco XPert Series User Manual

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XPert™ Filtered Balance Enclosure &

Protector

XVS™ Ventilation Stations

3930200, 3930201, 3930202, 3930221, 3930222,

3930230, 3930231, 3930232, 3930241, 3930242

3930300, 3930301, 3930302, 3930321, 3930322,

3930330, 3930331, 3930332, 3930341, 3930342

3930400, 3930401, 3930402, 3930421, 3930422,

3930430, 3930431, 3930432, 3930441, 3930442

3971500, 3971501, 3971502, 3971521, 3971522,

3971530, 3971531, 3971532, 3971541, 3971542

3971560, 3971561, 3971562, 3971571, 3971572

3971600, 3971601, 3971602, 3971621, 3971622,

3971630, 3971631, 3971632, 3971641, 3971642,

3971660, 3971661, 3971662, 3971671, 3971672

3971800, 3971801, 3971802, 3971821, 3971822

3971830, 3971831, 3971832, 3971841, 3971842

3971860, 3971861, 3971862, 3971871, 3971872

4862010, 4862011, 4862012, 4862021, 4862022,

4862030, 4862031, 4862032, 4862041, 4862042

4863010, 4863011, 4863012, 4863021, 4863022,

4863030, 4863031, 4863032, 4863041, 4863042

4864010, 4864011, 4864012, 4864021, 4864022,

4864030, 4864031, 4864032, 4864041, 4864042

XPert Balance Enclosures

XVS Ventilation Stations

Labconco Corporation

8811 Prospect Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64132-2696

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Page 1 4864010, 4864011, 4864012, 4864021, 4864022, 4864030, 4864031, 4864032, 4864041, 4864042 To receive important product updates, Labconco Corporation complete your product registration card 8811 Prospect Avenue online at register.labconco.com 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...
Page 2 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;...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Support, Vibration and Movement Requirements Temperature Variation Requirements Humidity and Static Electricity Requirements Location and Air Current Requirements Exhaust and Blower Requirements Remote Blowers (Roof Mounted) FilterMate Portable Exhausters Electrical Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Vented Enclosure Installing the Vented Enclosure on a Supporting Structure &...
Page 4 CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR ENCLOSURE Routine Maintenance Schedule Calibrate and Operate the Airflow Monitors Guardian Jr. Airflow Monitor Guardian Jr. Component Identification Guardian Jr. Installation Procedure Guardian Jr. Calibration Procedure Guardian Jr. Alarm Activation Guardian Jr. Alarm Test Guardian Digital 1000 Operation Guardian Digital 1000 Installation Procedure Digital 1000 Calibration CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING YOUR ENCLOSURE...
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. It is the result of Labconco’s more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume hoods.
Page 6: Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Before you install the vented enclosure, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install the vented enclosure. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power should be located near the installation site to power the accessory FilterMate Portable Exhauster, balance or other apparatus.
Page 7: Support, Vibration And Movement Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Support, Vibration and Movement Requirements At a minimum, the supporting structure usually consists of a base cabinet and chemically resistant work surface. XPert and XVS: • When setting up a chemical station not used for weighing powders, a mobile stand or cart is allowable.
Page 8: Humidity And Static Electricity Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites • Never install balances near heating sources such as radiators and hot plates. • Avoid incandescent lighting of the enclosure where radiant heat produced will raise temperatures. (See Chapter 7 for adding an accessory fluorescent light kit). •...
Page 9: Location And Air Current Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Background on Electrostatics or Static Electricity Electrostatic charges on a surface such as the wall of a balance enclosure are not created by moving air. Gases do not cause the charge. Impurities within the air impinging upon surfaces dictate the polarity and magnitude of the charge.
Page 10: Exhaust And Blower Requirements
The bottom exhaust connection is primarily used in installations where the hose or ductwork needs to be concealed. Labconco offers accessory transition adapters for the top or bottom exhaust connection to either a 5"...
Page 11: Remote Blowers (Roof Mounted)
The enclosure must be connected to a dedicated blower, a house exhaust system or a dedicated filtered exhauster, such as a Labconco FilterMate. When using multiple FilterMates, the airflow must be balanced. Labconco offers accessory remote blowers listed next and in Chapter 7.
Page 12: Filtermate Portable Exhausters
8' of 5" diameter hose. HEPA and Carbon filters are available and detailed below, as well as in Chapter 7. For airflows greater than these listed use multiple FilterMates. Labconco offers FilterMate Portable Exhausters listed below and in Chapter 7.
Page 13: Electrical Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Electrical Requirements Standard duplex electrical receptacles should be nearby for connecting the FilterMate Portable Exhauster, an airflow monitor, accessory fluorescent light or other equipment, such as a balance for weighing operations. For your convenience both the accessory FilterMate and accessory fluorescent light kit have auxiliary outlet receptacles.
Page 14 Now that the site for your XPert or XVS vented enclosure is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and validate your system. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move the enclosure. • Set up the enclosure with the proper supporting structure and work surface.
Page 15: Chapter 3: Getting Started
• Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. • If enclosure was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
Page 16 4. Insert the supplied mounting screws in the four holes for epoxy work surfaces. For stainless steel work surfaces use #10-24 x 3/8" hex machine screws. (Labconco P/N 1885806). Allow a minimum of 1/8" clearance under the head of the screw for positioning the enclosure.
Page 17: Connecting To The Vented Enclosure Exhaust System
Chapter 7 for ordering blower exhaust equipment. For your convenience several exhaust options are shown in Figures 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 and 3-5. Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and system static pressure loss.
Page 18 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-3 Front View and Side View of Concealed Bottom Connection to Outside Exhaust Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 19 Chapter 3: Getting Started Exhaust Transition Adapter Accessory Fluorescent Light Accessory Airflow Monitor 5" ID Hose included with FilterMate FilterMate Portable Exhauster Figure 3-4 Top Connection to FilterMate Portable Exhauster Exhausted to Room Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started To Outside Exhaust Via Thimble Connection (6" nominal) Figure 3-5 Concealed Bottom Connection to FilterMate With Outside Thimble Exhaust Connection Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 21: Connecting The Electrical Supply
12"; the first row is 3" down from the upper sash foil and the second row is 3" up from the work surface. Labconco recommends an average face velocity at the sash opening of 60 to 100 feet per minute for high performance XPert and Protector XVS enclosures.
Page 22: Precautions
What makes the XPert/XVS Enclosure so unique is the revolutionary way it directs air into and through the contaminated air chamber. Labconco engineered the XPert/XVS to minimize the effects of turbulence. The containment enhancing and aerodynamic designs of the...
Page 23 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 24 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1. Aerodynamic Clean-Sweep™ Air Foil has a unique low profile shape that allows air to sweep the work surface for maximum containment. The Clean-Sweep™ openings create a constant protective barrier from contaminants. In addition, should the operator inadvertently block the airflow entering the airfoil, air continues to pass under the air foil and through the Clean-Sweep openings.
Page 25 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 3. Upper Dilution Air Supply provides bypass air from above the work area. This feature constantly bathes the sash interior with clean air and reduces powders and chemical fumes along the sash plane, near the critical breathing zone.
Page 26 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Figure 4-5 5. Side Entry Air Foils allow turbulence free air to enter the enclosure from the sides and allow clean air to sweep the interior walls of the enclosure. 6. Ergonomic Slope provides maximum visibility, and comfort reduces glare, thereby minimizing operator fatigue.
Page 27 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 10. Electrical Pass through Iris allows electrical cords and data cords to pass through the back of enclosure without leaving a large hole for contaminants to escape. The unit ships with solid plugs and the iris plugs are included with the instruction manual for your convenience.
Page 28: Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Although the enclosure has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety, caution should always be used while working. Prior to using the enclosure, check to make sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is entering the enclosure at its specified face velocity.
Page 29: Chapter 5: Using Your Enclosure
Planning • Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before beginning work. • Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or entry into the room while the enclosure is in use. Start-up • Turn on exhaust system and accessory light if so equipped. •...
Page 30 Chapter 5: Using your XPert or XVS Enclosure Work Techniques • Keep all materials inside the lower air foil, and perform all contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible. • Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area. •...
Page 31: Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Enclosure
Now that you have an understanding of how to work in the enclosure, we will review the suggested maintenance schedule and the common service operations necessary to maintain your enclosure for peak performance. Only trained and experienced certification technicians should perform some of the service operations after the enclosure has been properly decontaminated.
Page 32: Routine Maintenance Schedule
Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Routine Maintenance Schedule Weekly • Clean the enclosure interior appropriate for the application. • Operate the exhaust system, noting the airflow velocity through the enclosure using a source of visible smoke. Airflow alarms are recommended for constant monitoring.
Page 33: Guardian Jr. Component Identification
Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Guardian Jr. Component Identification Air Inlet A portion of the air coming into the enclosure passes through the air inlet and across the flow sensors. Normal Flow This green light indicates normal flow conditions. Indicator Alarm Indicator This red light is activated approximately 6 seconds after the...
Page 34: Guardian Jr. Installation Procedure
Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Guardian Jr., Installation Procedure 1. The enclosure comes prepared to except the Guardian™ Jr. airflow monitor system. 2. First remove the small 0.50" dia. Gray hole plug and loosen the two hardware nuts from the enclosure. Keep the nuts for step 5. See Figure 6-2.
Page 35 Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Hardware nuts that attach to the hardware stud below Small 0.50" Dia. Hole Plug Large 1.19" Dia. Hole Plug Figure 6-2 Hole Plug Location & Mounting Screws Cover Airflow Monitor Rubber Elbow Clear Tube Stem Plastic...
Page 36: Guardian Jr. Calibration Procedure
Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Guardian Jr. Calibration Procedure Each Guardian Jr., alarm module and enclosure is unique and needs to be individually calibrated in the field. The procedure for the adjustment is as follows: 1. Double check the installation to make sure that monitor and power supply is properly installed.
Page 37 Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure Enclosure Operating In Flow Alarm Condition Set Point Speed Speed 100 fpm 80 - 90 fpm 80 fpm 60 - 70 fpm 60 fpm 40 - 50 fpm Accessory Light Airflow Monitor Enclosure Installed Figure 6-4...
Page 38: Guardian Jr. Alarm Activation
For complete detailed information, please refer to the separate Labconco 1000 Alarm User’s Manual provided with the enclosure. Guardian Digital 1000 Installation Procedure 1. The enclosure comes prepared to except the Guardian™ 1000 Digital airflow monitor system.
Page 39 Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure 5. Locate the 15VDC power supply transformer. One end should already be connected to the two-pin connector labeled 15 VDC on the back of the alarm module and through the strain relief bushing. If disconnected, then reconnect to power the airflow monitor.
Page 40: Digital 1000 Calibration
WARNING” air reset to 3 fpm. This sets the alarm condition. 5. To complete the CAL CONFIGURATION, be sure to enter “DONE”. 6. To start the calibration mode, use the Labconco 1000 Manual and enter “CALIBRATION” mode on the display from the SETUP menu.
Page 41 Chapter 6: Maintaining your XPert or XVS Enclosure 8. Now alter the high exhaust volume with the speed control on the FilterMate or exhaust damper; alternatively, the face velocity may be changed by lowering the sash. Measure the average face velocity and enter the high value on the display.
Page 42: Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Enclosure
There are several ways to accessorize the enclosure for your individual requirements. These include the addition of accessory work surfaces, airflow monitors, fluorescent light kits, exhaust transition adapters, remote blowers, exhaust dampers, FilterMate Portable Exhausters, filters, storage cabinets and utility shelf kit. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 43 Chapter 7: Accessorizing your XPert or XVS Enclosure Optional Equipment for the Enclosure Figure 7-1 5" ID Hose Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 44: Work Surfaces
Chapter 7: Accessorizing your XPert or XVS Enclosure 1. Work Surfaces An optional work surface is available to attach to the enclosure. Dished work surfaces are contoured to fit the dimensions of the XPert Balance Enclosures and Protector XVS Ventilation Stations to contain spills.
Page 45: Exhaust Transition Adapters
Chapter 7: Accessorizing your XPert or XVS Enclosure 4. Exhaust Transition Adapters and Dual Exhaust Connectors A 2" x 10" adapter connects to the enclosure from either the top or the bottom of the rear plenum so the duct can be routed either up or down, respectively.
Page 46: Exhaust Dampers
10" PVC In-line adjustable damper 7. FilterMate Portable Exhausters and Filters For filtered exhaust, Labconco offers FilterMate Portable Exhausters capable of exhausting up to 280 cfm of HEPA filtered air or up to 220 cfm of combination HEPA/Carbon filtered air when connected to the enclosure.
Page 47: Storage Cabinets
Chapter 7: Accessorizing your XPert or XVS Enclosure Exhaust Catalog # Voltage Filter Exhaust Connection Airflow (cfm) 3970000 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA None 3970001 115 Volt/60 Hz Carbon None 3970002 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA Thimble to outside 3970003 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA/Carbon None 3970004...
Page 48: Utility Shelf Kit
9904500 9. Utility Shelf Kit and Holders Labconco offers a utility shelf kit part number 3925000 consisting of three shelves to hold items inside the enclosure. One shelf may be used for the printer, one shelf for spatulas and weigh brushes, and one miscellaneous shelf.
Page 49 Chapter 7: Accessorizing your XPert or XVS Enclosure Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 50: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Refer to the following table if your XPert Balance Enclosure System or Protector XVS Ventilation Station fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Improper user techniques See “Certifying the Hood”...
Page 51: Appendix A: Replacement Parts
The following illustrations indicate the replacement parts. Item Qty. Part Number Description 3906500 Glass, Side Short 3926500 Glass, Side Tall 3976400 Glass, Side Deep 3976401 Glass, Side Deep w/ hole 3906800 Glass, Top 2' 3906801 Glass, Top 3' 3906802 Glass, Top 4' 3906803 Glass, Top 5' 3906804...
Page 52 Appendix A: Replacement Parts Item Qty. Part Number Description 3925300 Tall Latch Bracket 6916501 Tall Latch Sash 3974300 Gas Spring, 5', 20# 3974301 Gas Spring, 6', 30# 3974302 Gas Spring, 8' 40# 3973200 Gas Spring, 5' Tall, 30# 3973201 Gas Spring, 6' Tall, 40# 3973202 Gas Spring, 8' Tall, 50# 3986500...
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Page 54 Appendix A: Replacement Parts Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 55: Appendix B: Dimensions
See the following dimensions. 2', 3', and 4' Units Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 56 Appendix B: Dimensions 2', 3', and 4' Units Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 57 Appendix B: Dimensions 2, 3', and 4' Units Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 58 Appendix B: Dimensions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 59: Appendix C: Specifications
Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). • Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C). •...
Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity
See individual Declaration of Conformity, which will be signed by the importer for your country. Place: _______________________________________ (Signature) Date: _______________________________________ (Full Name) _______________________________________ (Position) *An individual version of this declaration is included with your shipping/customs documentation. Labconco P/N 3696044 Rev A Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

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Labconco XPert Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Prerequisites

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4 : High Performance Features and Safety

Chapter 5: Using Your Enclosure

Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Enclosure

Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Enclosure

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Replacement Parts

Appendix B: Dimensions

Appendix C: Specifications

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