Summary of Contents for Labconco XPert 38872 Series
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® XPert Nano Enclosures Models 38872 Series 38873 Series 38874 Series 38875 Series 38876 Series 38885 Series 38886 Series...
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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.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ABLE ONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Typographical Conventions CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Support, Vibration & Movement Requirements Temperature Variation Requirements Humidity and Static Electricity Requirements Location and Air Current Requirements Exhaust and Blower Requirements Electrical Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking the Enclosure Stand and Cabinet Installation Connecting to the Exhaust System (Optional)
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Chapter 1: Introduction Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor Programming the Guardian 1000 Digital Alarm Initial Certification Re-Certification Fluorescent Light Replacement LED Light Replacement Motorized Impeller Replacement Speed Control Replacement Maintenance on the Optional Ionizer Trace Odor Carbon Filter Installation CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING THE NANO ENCLOSURE Guardian Airflow Monitors Canopy Exhaust Connection Remote Blowers...
OSHA approved velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. It is the result of Labconco’s more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing fume hoods and more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing filtered enclosures.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the wrench icon. Only a trained certifier or contractor should only perform these operations. Failure to comply with the information following a wrench icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to your Clean Bench.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Before you install the filtered 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 filtered enclosure. Additionally, the enclosure should be strategically placed in the lab to provide efficient workflow.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites The corners of a building typically have less vibration than the center. The bench with the balance enclosure should not contain any vibration- producing equipment, such as shakers or pumps. Marble slabs with dampening pads placed within the enclosure are also an effective low cost means of controlling vibration.
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. Impurities within the air impinging upon surfaces dictate the polarity and magnitude of the charge. The process, triboelectrification, occurs when the dust particles contact the surface, creating friction and electrons move across the interface.
Proper blower selection can be determined from these exhaust requirements and the total system static pressure loss. For outside exhaust, the enclosure must be connected to either a dedicated blower or a house exhaust system. Labconco offers accessory remote blowers listed in Chapter 7. Contact Labconco for blower sizing assistance.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Electrical Requirements Standard duplex electrical receptacles should be nearby for connecting the filtered enclosure, or other equipment, such as a balance for weighing operations. The enclosures include iris pass-thru to allow electrical cords through the back of the enclosure without leaving a large hole for contaminants to escape.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Now that the site for your XPert Nano 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. ...
FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER. fifteen (15) days of LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE NOT delivery. RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGES. Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the components and tested the enclosure.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Stand and Cabinet Installation The top surface of a base stand can be adjusted from 27.5 to 34.50 inches (698mm to 876mm), in 1 inch (25mm) increments. Choose your optimum working height from the floor to the work surface.
Review Chapter 2 for exhaust prerequisites and review Chapter 7 for ordering blower exhaust equipment. Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and system static pressure loss. To ensure compatibility, the selected exhaust duct material should match the enclosure, procedures and chemical applications.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started FOR 6" NOMINAL EXHAUST DUCT CONNECTION 6.06" ID ON THE 2', 3' AND 4' Figure 3-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 10" NOMINAL ON THE 5' AND 6' 10.06" ID Figure 3-3 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
3" down from the upper sash foil and the second row is 3" up from the work surface. Refer to Chapter 2 for proper airflow volumes for your particular model. The XPert enclosures have been tested at Labconco’s airflow test facility per ASHRAE 110-1995. All enclosures achieve an “as manufactured rating” of less than 0.05 part per million (ppm) at 4 liters per minute (lpm);...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started NOTE: Face velocity profiles and smoke testing should be performed frequently per your organization’s quality system to ensure safe performance. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. The filtered enclosures have been tested to effectively contain toxic and noxious materials when properly installed and operated. What makes the Labconco line of enclosures so unique is the revolutionary way they direct air into and through the contaminated air chamber.
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Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Not Shown 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1. Aerodynamic Clean-Sweep™ Air Foil has a unique shape that allows air to sweep the work surface for maximum containment. The Clean-Sweep™ openings create a constant protective barrier from contaminants. Should the operator inadvertently block the airflow entering the air foil, air continues to pass under the air foil and through the Clean-Sweep openings.
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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 inside of the sash with clean air and reduces powders, particulate materials and chemical fumes along the sash plane, near the critical breathing zone.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 15. ULPA Filter Access Port to access the ULPA filter during filter changing procedures. For harmful powders and particulates, the true bag-in/bag-out procedure is used to properly dispose of the contaminated ULPA filter. 16.
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If you suspect that a filter has been damaged DO NOT use the enclosure; contact a local certification agency or Labconco. 15. The ULPA filter in the enclosure will gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter from the room and from work performed in the enclosure.
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Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 17. Increase the face velocity by adjusting the speed control of the motorized impeller on the XPert Nano Enclosure. Change the filter when the face velocity falls below acceptable limits established by your Safety Officer. 18.
Chapter 5: Using the Nano Enclosure Now that the installation of your Nano enclosure is completed, you are ready to use your Nano enclosure. Read this chapter to learn about: Routine Daily Work Procedures Appropriate ULPA Filter Applications, Suitability and Guidelines ...
Chapter 5: Using the Nano 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. ...
Chapter 5: Using the Nano Enclosure Optional Ionizer The XPert Nano’s optional built-in ionizer is designed to control static charge on surfaces within the enclosure. The discharge of the ionizer is uniquely located at the front face of the work surface, safe from the contaminants and cleaning within. The emitters within the ionizer have a finite life and therefore there may be times when one might choose to use the enclosure with the ionizer OFF.
Chapter 5: Using the Nano Enclosure Prohibited Acid Use The XPert Nano Enclosure motorized impeller and stainless steel interior should not be exposed to acids. Where applications require the use of acids, a separate ventilated enclosure or vented fume hood should be used with a remote blower ducted to the outside.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Monitoring airflow and changing the filters is the primary maintenance required. Decontamination may be required and is reviewed in this chapter. Review this chapter on maintenance for the following: Routine Maintenance. Decontamination. ...
Formaldehyde Decontamination of Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinets, available from NIH, Division of Safety, Bethesda, MD 20892, call 301-496-2801, or from Labconco Corporation. Determination of When to Replace ULPA Filters The ULPA filters in the filtered enclosures gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter and powders from the enclosure and room.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure How to Install a New ULPA Filter with the Bag- In/Bag-Out Procedure The XPert line of enclosures include a true bag-in/bag-out filter disposal system for safely removing the ULPA filter and protect the worker from toxic powders and particulates.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure 9. Carefully fold and roll the new bag in four-inch pleats and push the bag into the access port. Install the new black trim seal with the inside barb located to inside of the access port. Install the bungee cords. Turn the enclosure ON to draw a vacuum on the bag.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Filter Leak Test Purpose After installing the new ULPA filter, the filter should be leak checked. This test is performed to determine the integrity of the ULPA filter, the filter housing, and the filter mounting frames. Leak testing is to be done by a qualified technician with calibrated equipment.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure 6. Set the valve to “DOWNSTREAM.” Place the palm of your hand over the sampling port of the pistol. There should be a strong vacuum at this port. If the vacuum is weak, contact Air Techniques Hamilton Associates. 7.
“fail” signal from the building airflow system. Alarm Disable allows an external signal to prevent a “low” airflow alarm from occurring. Contact Labconco for ordering information on this special circuit board. Calibration 1. Ensure the flow switch and alarm circuit board are installed and operational.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure 5. Once the alarm condition is set, use a small screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw on the airflow switch counterclockwise (facing the screw) until the “low” airflow red LED lights and the audible flow alarm sounds.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Figure 6-2 Guardian Airflow Monitor (LED) with Airflow Switch Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor Option Refer to Figure 6-3 for operation and calibration. Refer to the separate Labconco 1000 Alarm Manual for detailed information. Operation The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor consists of the airflow sensor, the Alarm Unit, and the 15 VDC power supply.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Low Air Alarm Enclosure Low Calibration High Calibration Set Point Operating Set Point Set Point (user defined) Inflow Speed (user defined) (user defined) 40 – 50 fpm 40 – 60 fpm 100 – 120 fpm 60 fpm 60 –...
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Calibrate Alarm 1. Scroll to set up and hit ENTER, then CALIBRATE and hit ENTER. 2. The PASSWORD MENU displays (The Password is 0000). Press the ENTER button repeatedly until the next menu is displayed. 3.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Figure 6-3 Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Initial Certification The filtered enclosure has been certified at the factory for an inflow velocity of 90±10 fpm along with the Filter Leak Test. The filtered enclosure should be certified for the proper inflow velocity required by your Safety Officer. It is also a conservative recommendation to perform the Filter Leak Test again should there be any damage caused during transport.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure LED Light Replacement 1. Follow instructions for fluorescent lights above, but replace with direct replacement LED T8 bulbs. Only LED sizes available are for 3', 4', and 5' enclosure widths. See Appendix A for ordering replacements. Motorized Impeller Replacement The motorized impeller must be replaced as a complete unit.
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Maintenance on the Optional Ionizer Occasional cleaning of the ionizer’s emitter points is the only routine maintenance required. Regularly scheduled cleaning extends the life of the unit and sustains the delivery of ionized air. Clean the emitter points every 60 to 90 days (based on 8-hr daily operation).
Chapter 6: Maintaining the Nano Enclosure Trace Odor Carbon Filter Installation In the event that low volumes of solvents are required, a Trace Odor Carbon Filter can be installed. 1. Remove the screws (2) located on each side of the upper diffuser. 2.
Chapter 7: Accessorizing the Nano Enclosure There are several ways to accessorize and modify the filtered enclosure for your individual requirements. These include the addition of airflow monitors; exhaust transition kits, remote blowers, exhaust dampers, filters, storage cabinets and utility shelf kit. 1.
Chapter 7: Accessorizing the Nano Enclosure NOTE: The cutout can also be made with a reciprocating saw and a 1/8" diameter bit. The centerline of the cutout is located 3.3" from the left side and 4.2" from the bottom. The 1/8" mounting holes are spaced 4.38" apart top to bottom and centered over the cutout.
Chapter 7: Accessorizing the Nano Enclosure Figure 7-1 Has a 1/4 hp or 1/3 hp adjustable belt drive motor and corrosion resistant epoxy coated steel housing and wheel with blower inlet of 10" ID. Outlet dimensions are 5.5" x 10" OD. Catalog # Description CFM@RPM Ranges at Static Pressure (inches of H...
Chapter 7: Accessorizing the Nano Enclosure 5. Accessory Filters and Secondary Filters/Filter Kits ULPA Filter ULPA Filter is 99.999% efficient on particles 0.3 micron and 5' and 6' have two each. Width Catalog # Size 3885700 18" x 18" x 3.31" 3' or 6' 3885701 30"...
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Chapter 7: Accessorizing the Nano Enclosure Double Filtration Kit For field installation atop XPert Nano Enclosures. Provides a second level of filtration with a redundant filter in series. Contact Labconco as kit include entire support system and bag-in/bag-out system. Order ULPA filter separate. Catalog # For use with: Shipping Wt.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Refer to the following table if your filtered enclosure fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION See “Certifying the Enclosure” Chapter 3 and...
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Lights do not work. Lamp not installed Inspect lamp installation. properly. Lamp wiring disconnected. Inspect lamp wiring. Defective lamp. Replace lamp. Light switch is defective. Replace light switch. Defective electronic Replace ballast. ballast. Airflow monitor No power.
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Service Operating Record Log Customer Name Model Number Date Installed Serial Number Unit Location Date Comments Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Appendix A: Replacement Parts The components that are available for your filtered enclosure are listed. The parts shown are the most commonly requested. If other parts are required, please contact Product Service. Item Qty. Part Number Description 3911800 Sash Assembly, 2' 3911801 Sash Assembly, 3' 3911802...
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Appendix A: Replacement Parts Item Qty. Part Number Description 1306900 Capacitor, 115V 10 MFD 1 or 2 1306600 Capacitor, 4', 5' and 6' 115V 15 MFD 1 or 2 1306800 Capacitor, 2', 3', 4', 5' and 6' 230V 4 MFD (All Sizes) 1295510 Ballast, Fluorescent 2', 115V/230V 1294000...
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Appendix A: Replacement Parts Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix A: Replacement Parts Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Appendix B: Dimensions See the following dimensions and exhaust options for all the XPert Nano Enclosures. Figure B-1 XPert Nano Enclosure, 2', 3' and 4' Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-2 XPert Nano Enclosure with Duct Connection or Canopy Connection, 2' 3' and 4' Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-3 5' and 6' x 35.64" Deep XPert Nano Enclosure Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-4 5' and 6' x 29.13" Deep XPert Nano Enclosure Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-5 5' and 6' x 35.64" Deep XPert Nano Enclosure Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Appendix B: Dimensions Figure B-6 5' and 6' x 29.13" Deep XPert Nano Enclosure Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Appendix D: Quick Chart Model Size Sash Height from Work Surface (inches) 9.44 9.44 9.44 12.00 12.00 Total Open Area with Bypass (sq. ft.) 1.45 2.20 2.95 4.80 5.80 Exhaust Airflow Volume at 90fpm (CFM) Alarm Airflow Volume at 60 fpm (CFM) Initial Mag.