Operating The Lights; Working In Your Protector Fume Hood - Labconco Protector XStream 11041 Series User Manual

Chapter 5: Using Your Protector XStream

Operating the Lights

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Your Protector XStream Fume Hood utilizes a factory-wired LED light to
illuminate the hood interior (see Appendix A). Simply turn the light switch to
"ON" to operate.

Working in your Protector Fume Hood

Planning
 Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before
 Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or entry into the
Start-up
 Turn on light and hood blower.
 Slowly raise the sash.
 Check the baffle air slots for obstructions.
 Allow the hood to operate unobstructed for 5 minutes.
 Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves. Use protective eyewear.
Loading Materials and Equipment
 Only load the materials required for the procedure. Do not overload the
 Do not obstruct the front air foil, or rear baffle slots.
 Large objects should not be placed close together and spaced above the
 After loading the hood, wait one minute to purge airborne contaminants
Work Techniques
 Keep all materials at least 6 inches inside of the sash, and perform all
 Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area.
 Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of
Final Purging
 Upon completion of work, the hood should be allowed to operate for two
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beginning work.
room while the hood is in use.
Wear a protective mask if appropriate.
hood.
work surface to permit airflow to sweep under the equipment.
from the work area.
contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible.
the hood.
to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the
work area before shutting down blower.
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