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Labconco Fiberglass 30 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 3030000 3030001 3030002 3030003 3030004 3030005...
  • Page 2 Warranty Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and reasonable labor as a result of normal and proper use of the equipment with compatible chemicals. Broken glassware and maintenance items, such as filters, gaskets, light bulbs, finishes and lubrication are not warranted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Original instructions CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements Your Next Step CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Install the Hood on a Supporting Structure &...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Operating the Blower Operating the Lights Working in Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood Your Next Step CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations Your Next Step CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 Installing Work Surfaces and Storage Cabinets Installing Additional Service Fixtures...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume Hood. Your Fiberglass 30 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.

  • Page 6: Typographical Conventions

    Original instructions Chapter 1: Introduction 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 laboratory fume hood operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the fume hood.
  • Page 7 Original instructions Chapter 1: Introduction  Les informations critiques sont présentées en gras dans les paragraphes qui sont précédés par l'icône d'exclamation. Ne pas se conformer aux informations qui suivent une icône d'exclamation peut résulter à la blessure de l'utilisateur ou à...

  • Page 8: Your Next Step

    Original instructions Chapter 1: Introduction Your Next Step If your Fume Hood needs to be installed, proceed to Chapter 2: Prerequisites to ensure your installation site meets all of the requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3: Getting Started for instructions on how to install your laboratory fume hood and make all of the necessary connections.
  • Page 9 Original instructions Before you install your laboratory fume hood, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your 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.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Prerequisites

    Original instructions Chapter 2: Prerequisites Location Requirements The 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. La hotte aspirante devrait être localisé...

  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements

    Fiberglass 30 Hood with Explosion Proof Blower, 100 fpm, 310 cfm, capable of overcoming 0.12" external static pressure. Proper blower selection can be determined from these exhaust requirements and the total system static pressure loss. Contact Labconco Customer Service for assistance in sizing a blower. Electrical Requirements...

  • Page 12: Unpacking Your Fume Hood

    AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED of delivery. RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOUR 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. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started 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.

  • Page 14: Sash Weight Release

    Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started After you verify the fume hood components, move your hood to the location where you want to install it. Sash Weight Release To protect the fume hood from damage in shipment, the sash weight has been secured to the back of the fume hood with four (4) screws.
  • Page 15 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started 3. Mount the support by attaching it to the wall or base cabinet. 4. Place the hood on top of the work surface and cross support. The work surface should be smooth and durable, such as a chemically-resistant epoxy resin.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Hood Exhaust System

    à l'extérieur de la hotte. Consultez Labconco Service à la clientèle si vous avez besoin d'aide dimensionnement de votre ventilateur pour le volume de gaz d'échappement et système global de perte de pression statique.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Electrical Supply Source To The Hood

    Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Fiberglass 30 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.
  • Page 18 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started Internal Junction Figure 3-2 All wiring for the fume hood SHOULD be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all local and national electrical codes. In most cases, the hood will require the use of shielded conduit to protect the wiring into the hood.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Service Lines To The Hood

    ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser d'oxygène avec n'importe quel appareil de service standard. Contactez Labconco Service à la clientèle pour obtenir des informations de fixation de l'oxygène. Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be required, remove the service access plate on the side of the hood by loosening screws.

  • Page 20: Sealing The Fiberglass 30 Hood To The Work Surface

    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 Chapter 2 for proper airflow volumes for your particular model.

  • Page 21: Your Next Step

    Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started 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. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 22: Performance Features

    Performance Features The Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hood is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist. A fully featured by-pass hood with baffle and air foil can effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed. The by-pass airflow feature promotes full containment as the sash is moved.
  • Page 23 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions 8. Curved Air Foil allows air to sweep the work surface for maximum containment. WARNING: Do not lift hood in this area. Hood is to be lifted only by side or back. AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas soulever le capot dans ce domaine.
  • Page 24 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 25: Safety Precautions

    Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Although the laboratory hood has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety, caution should always be used while working in the hood. Prior to using the hood, check to make sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is entering the hood at its specified face velocity.
  • Page 26 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions Avoid placing your head inside hood. Keep hands out of hood as much as practical. Evitez de placer votre tête dans le capot. Gardez les mains sur le capot autant que possible. Always work as far back in the hood as possible.
  • Page 27 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions The use of heat-generating equipment in this hood without the exhaust system operating properly can cause damage to the hood. L'usage d'équipement chaleur-produiant dans ce capuchon sans l'opération de système d'aspiration peut causer convenablement des dommages à...

  • Page 28: Your Next Step

    Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions Do not touch the blower motor. The surfaces of the motor can become hot and could cause burns. Ne pas toucher le moteur de soufflerie. Les surfaces du moteur peuvent devenir chaudes et pourrait causer des brûlures.

  • Page 29: Operating The Blower

    Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Because of the Fiberglass 30 Hood counterbalanced sash mechanism, it will take only a few pounds of force to move the sash up or down, and you can operate the sash smoothly with one or two hands positioned anywhere along the handle. The vertical-rising sash may be raised to a maximum 20"...

  • Page 30: Your Next Step

    Original instructions Chapter 5: Using the Protector Perchloric Acid Start-up  Turn on incandescent light and hood blower.  Slowly raise the sash.  Check the baffle air slots for obstructions.  Allow the hood to operate unobstructed for 5 minutes. ...

  • Page 31: Routine Maintenance Schedule

    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 certification technicians should perform some of the service operations after the fume hood has been properly decontaminated.

  • Page 32: Routine Service Operations

    Original instructions Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 Monthly (or more often as required) Mensuel (ou plus souvent si nécessaire)  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).

  • Page 33: Your Next Step

    Original instructions Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 Changing the Incandescent Lamp: 1. Turn light switch to “OFF”. 2. Raise the sash and reach inside the fume hood to unscrew the clear glass globe that protects the incandescent bulb. 3. Install the new incandescent bulb and then reverse the removal procedure. Do not contact blower wheel while still in motion Your Next Step After you understand the maintenance procedures, you are ready to proceed to...

  • Page 34: Chapter 5: Using Your Fiberglass

    Installing Work Surfaces and Storage Cabinets An optional work surface is available when installing the hood on storage cabinets. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information on these 30" work surfaces and storage cabinets. 4882806 Work Surface 30" x 30"...

  • Page 35: Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor Or Guardian Jr

    The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor P/N 9743201 and 9743205 or Guardian Jr. Airflow Monitor P/N 9743202 and 9743206 allows you to continuously monitor face velocity through the fume hood opening. The fume hood right corner post is factory prepared to mount either monitor. Contact Labconco Customer Service to order. Figure 7-4...

  • Page 36: Installing An Electrical Duplex Receptacle

    Installing an Electrical Duplex Receptacle If you ordered your hood and want an electrical duplex outlet, then 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). The following duplex kits are available: Si vous avez commandé...
  • Page 37 Refer to the following table if your fume hood fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Remote blower and Wires not connected Check connection of switches.

  • Page 38: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Original instructions Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 and Contaminants Improper user “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections in techniques for the outside of fume hood fume hood. the manual. (Ref. Appendix D) Restriction of the Remove baffles to ensure that all air slots baffle air slots or and the exhaust outlet are unobstructed.
  • Page 39 Quantity Part No. Description 9823700 Valve, Labconco (Water) 1/4" Compression Fitting 9817000 Valve, Labconco 1/4" Compression Fitting (AIR, GAS, VAC, NIT, etc.) 9823702 Valve, Labconco Deionized 1/4" Compression Fitting 9818000 Nut, Valve Mtg. (Labconco) 9818700-01-02-03- Knobs (Gray, Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Red, White, Black, Brown) 04-05-06-07-08 Hose Barb, Gray –...

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Fiberglass 30 Hood Components

    Original instructions Appendix A: Fiberglass 30 Components Item Quantity Part No. Description 4850000 Wiring Harness, Light 1279700 Gasket, Base 1279800 Gasket, Globe 1302300 Switch, Rocker 1327500 Switch, Plug (Fills cutout without switch) 2834400 Wiring Harness, Main 115V 2834500 Wiring Harness, Main 230V 2834000 Label Set, Corner Post 2834100...
  • Page 41 Original instructions Appendix A: Fiberglass 30 Components Figure A-1 16 Not Shown 21 Not Shown 24 Not Shown 25 Not Shown 8 Not Shown 7E for Air Monitor 27 Not shown 1 through 6 Not Shown 10 Not shown Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 42 Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions

    Original instructions Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions Figure B-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 44 Original instructions Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions DIMENSION IN INCHES Figure B-3 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 45 Original instructions Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions DIMENSION IN INCHES Figure B-4 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 46 Original instructions Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions Figure B-5 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 47: Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Hood Specifications

    Original instructions Environmental Conditions  Indoor use only.  Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048 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 48 Original instructions Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 49 Original instructions Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 50: Appendix D: References

    Original instructions 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”.  Fume hoods should have a continuous monitoring device ...
  • Page 51 Original instructions Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications ANSI Z9.5-2011 Laboratory Standard Covers entire laboratory ventilation system.  New and remodeled hoods shall have a monitoring device  Ductless hoods should only be used with non-hazardous materials American Industrial Hygiene Association 2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250 Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 849-8888...
  • Page 52 Original instructions Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications DiBerardinis. L. et al. Guides for Laboratory Design, Health and Safety Considerations. Wiley & 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.

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