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- Page 1 Protector Stainless Steel Radioisotope Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 1204 Series 1205 Series 1206 Series 1207 Series...
- Page 2 The warranty for Protector Stainless Steel Radioisotope Laboratory Fume Hoods will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner. Warranty is non- transferable and only applies to the owner (organization) of record.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE ONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Conventions Typographiques Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Filter Pack Requirements Electrical Requirements (Exigences électriques) Service Line Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release... - Page 4 CHAPTER 5: USING THE PROTECTOR RADIOISOTOPE Operating the Vertical-Rising Glass Sash Operating the Blower Operating the Lights Operating the Washdown Control Valve Working in Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE PROTECTOR RADIOISOTOPE Service Safety Precautions (Mesures de sécurité des services) Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING THE PROTECTOR...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Radioisotope Laboratory Fume Hood. The Protector Stainless Steel Radioisotope Laboratory Hood is designed to efficiently ventilate procedures using radiochemicals. 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... -
Page 6: About This Manual
Original instructions Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1 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 laboratory fume hood, explains the organization of the manual, and defines the typographical conventions used in the manual. -
Page 7: 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 Protector operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the fume hood. - Page 8 Original instructions Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
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Page 9: 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 10: Chapter 2 Prerequisites
Original instructions HAPTER REREQUISITES 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 11: Location Requirements
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 12: Filter Pack Requirements
Exhaust Recommendations highlighted Proper Radioisotope 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 system. Filter Pack Requirements Contact your local EPA or NRC office to determine if exhaust filtration is required. -
Page 13: Service Line Requirements
Original instructions Chapter 2: Prerequisites Service Line Requirements All service lines to the laboratory fume hood should be ¼ inch outside diameter, copper (brass for natural gas), and equipped with an easily accessible shut-off valve, should disconnection be required. Recommended operating pressure is 40 PSI, with a maximum allowable pressure of 200 PSI. -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Getting Started
Set up the fume hood with the supporting structure and hardboard work top. Connect to an exhaust system suitable for radiochemicals. Connect the optional filter packs to the exhaust system (not sold through Labconco). Connect the electrical supply source. Connect the service lines. -
Page 15: Unpacking Your Fume Hood
(15) days of FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER. delivery. 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. The Perchloric Acid fume hood baffle is installed as shown in Figure 1-1. -
Page 16: Sash Weight Release
Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started 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 To protect the fume hood from damage in shipment, the sash weight has been secured to the back of the fume hood with screws. - Page 17 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started The following are instructions for mounting a cross support: 1. Level the base cabinets and the hardboard work top. Work top should be placed flush with the back of the fume hood as shown in Figure 3-1. 2.
- Page 18 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started Rear Wall Place Cross Support Here Figure 3-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 19: Connecting To The Hood Exhaust System
11" Stainless Steel Type 304 nominal pipe (11.00" 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 pressure loss. -
Page 20: Connection To The Optional Filter Packs
Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting to the Optional Filter Packs Both HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) and activated carbon filter pack assemblies are available for use with the Protector Radioisotope Hood. Please contact your local EPA or NRC office for manufacturers of exhaust filters appropriate for use with radio-chemicals. - Page 21 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started The identification plate, model number, serial number, and electrical connection boxes are accessible from the front of the fume hood by removing the front panel. The Protector Radioisotope Hood is normally wired for 115 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 20 Amp or 230Volt, 50/60 Hz, 10 Amp electrical service.
- Page 22 Original instructions Chapter 3: Getting Started Internal Junction Box Figure 3-3 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.
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Page 23: Connecting The Service Lines To The Protector Hood
NOTE : Inspecter toutes les installations à la recherche de fuite. Resserrer les installations légèrement si nécessaires. CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with any standard service fixture. Contact Labconco Customer Service for oxygen fixture information. PRUDENCE : Ne pas utiliser de l'oxygène avec l'accessoire de service standard. -
Page 24: Sealing The Protector Hood To The Work Surface
Your Protector Fume Hood has been tested at the factory per ASHRAE 110-1995. All hoods achieve an “as manufactured rating” of less than 0.05 part per million (ppm) at 4 liters per minute (lpm); AM<0.05 (consult Labconco for individual fume hood ratings). For “field use” ASHRAE testing contact Labconco Sales Engineering Team or Customer Service for a certified on-site contractor. -
Page 25: Precautions
HAPTER ERFORMANCE EATURES AFETY RECAUTIONS Performance Features The Protector Radioisotope Laboratory Hood has been engineered to provide you the maximum in work area and personal safety. The by-pass air configuration on the Radioisotope Fume Hood is totally dependent on air being supplied to the hood from its surrounding environment for proper operation. - Page 26 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions However, in the case of inhalation, low-level emitters can attack inner organ tissues posing a health hazard. Therefore, it is very important in cases even where these low level type emitters are being used that effective sources of ventilation be provided.
- Page 27 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions 11. All hoods are factory-prepared for up to 7 service fixtures. Additional fixtures are available only as a factory special. Liner hole drilling is required to add another fixture in the field. 12.
- Page 28 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions 1, 15 Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 29: 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 30 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions Blocking the bottom of the baffle at the 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).
- Page 31 Original instructions Chapter 4: Performance Features & Safety Precautions L'usage d'équipement chaleur-produiant dans ce capuchon sans l'opération de système d'aspiration peut causer convenablement des dommages à la hotte. The Protector Radioisotope Laboratory Hoods should be certified by a qualified certification technician before initially used.
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Page 32: Chapter 5 Using The Protector Radioisotope
HAPTER SING ROTECTOR ADIOISOTOPE Operating the Vertical-Rising Glass Sash Because of the Protector Radioisotope Hood’s 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 any where along the handle. -
Page 33: Operating The Washdown Control Valve
Original instructions Chapter 5: Using the Protector Radioisotope Operating the Washdown Control Valve Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood has a washdown control valve located on the upper left-hand side that controls water to the washdown spray nozzles. The nozzles are located behind the hood baffle and will washdown areas in the hood, which are unaccessible without removing the baffle. - Page 34 Original instructions Chapter 5: Using the Protector Radioisotope Final Purging Upon completion of work, the hood should be allowed to operate for two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the work area before shutting down blower. Unloading Materials and Equipment ...
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Page 35: Chapter 6: Maintaining The Protector Radioisotope
HAPTER AINTAINING ROTECTOR ADIOISOTOPE 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. Service Safety Precautions ... -
Page 36: Routine Maintenance Schedule
Original instructions Chapter 6: Maintaining the Protector Radioisotope Puisque certaines opérations d’entretien exigent plusieurs étapes, toujours utiliser la correcte sécurité et consulter votre responsable de sécurité Lors de l'entretien sur n'importe quelles lignes de secteur, toujours éteindre premièrement l’alimentation. ... -
Page 37: Routine Service Operations
Original instructions Chapter 6: Maintaining the Protector Radioisotope Contrôler toutes les soupapes, si présentes, pour le bon fonctionnement. The hood baffles should be checked for blockages behind them to ensure that the hood is maintaining proper airflow. Les déflecteurs de hotte devraient être contrôlés pour leur blocage arrière afin d’assurer que la hotte maintient un flux d’air correct. -
Page 38: Chapter 7: Modifying The Protector Radioisotope
HAPTER ODIFYING ROTECTOR ADIOISOTOPE There are several ways to modify the fume hood for your individual requirements. These include the addition of work tops, service fixtures, air monitor, electrical duplex outlets, ceiling enclosures, and rear panels. Installing Hardboard Support Surface Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood requires a hardboard support surface to properly support the integral work surface of the one-piece stainless steel liner. -
Page 39: Installing Ceiling Enclosures Above The Fume Hood
Fume Hood Your Protector 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. Labconco offers both non-adjustable fixed height ceiling enclosures as well as adjustable height ceiling enclosures per the charts below. - Page 40 Original instructions Chapter 7: Modifying the Protector Radioisotope Configure Your Adjustable Height Ceiling Enclosure Kit Catalog Number Use this key to configure the seven digit catalog number to order your 3-Sided Adjustable Height Ceiling Enclosure Kit. For example, 9414501 is a 3-Sided Ceiling Enclosure Kit for a 5' x 31.7" deep Protector Stainless Steel Radioisotope Hood with a height range of 14-19".
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Page 41: Installing Rear Panels Behind The Fume Hood
Your Protector Fume Hood can be modified to add a rear panel behind the fume hood when the fume hood is placed on an island (not available on Pass-Through Fume Hood). Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. Installing Guardian™ Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian™... -
Page 42: Sash Stop Kit - Field Installation
Your Protector 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). -
Page 43: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING 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 44 Original instructions Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Lamp wiring is Inspect lamp wiring. Fume hood blower operates but lights disconnected. will not operate Defective lamp Replace lamp ballasts. ballasts. See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 and Improper user Contaminants “Safety Precautions”...
- Page 45 Original instructions Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Vertical-rising sash Place horizontal sliding glass frame is distorted. symmetrically and pull sash down to air foil. Straighten damaged frame. Cable is frayed or has Re-install, cable must be replaced slipped off the immediately if damaged.
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Page 46: Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Components
Valve, Labconco (Water) 1/4" Compression Fitting 9823701 Valve, Labconco (Water) 3/8" Compression Fitting 9817000 Valve, Labconco 1/4" Compression Fitting (AIR, GAS, VAC, NIT, etc.) 9817001 Valve, Labconco 3/8" Compression Fitting (AIR, GAS, VAC, NIT, etc.) 9823702 Valve, Labconco Deionized 1/4" Compression Fitting 9823703 Valve, Labconco Deionized 3/8"... - Page 47 Original instructions Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Components Item Quantity Part No. Description Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 3') – use on 4' & 8' Hoods – NOT SHOWN 9721901 Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 4') – use on 5' & 6' Hoods – NOT SHOWN 9721900 LED, Direct Replacement T8 x 3' –...
- Page 48 Original instructions Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Components Figure A-1 5, 6 10, 21 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 49: Appendix B Protector Radioisotope Dimensions
PPENDIX ROTECTOR ADIOISOTOPE IMENSIONS Radioisotope Model Widths 48.00 60.00 72.00 96.00 38.25 50.25 62.25 86.25 Dimensions in inches. CAD layouts available upon request. Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658... - Page 50 Original instructions Appendix B: Protector Radioisotope Dimensions Figure B-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 51 Original instructions Appendix B: Protector Radioisotope Dimensions Figure B-3 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 52 Original instructions Appendix B: Protector Radioisotope Dimensions Figure B-4 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 53: Appendix C Protector Radioisotope Specifications
Original instructions PPENDIX ROTECTOR ADIOISOTOPE PECIFICATIONS 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 54 Original instructions Appendix C: Protector Radioisotope Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 55 Original instructions Appendix C: Protector Radioisotope Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 56: Appendix D Serial Number Tag Description
Original instructions PPENDIX ERIAL UMBER ESCRIPTION Serial tag includes standard information with the following changes: The portion of the tag for electrical information is labeled with the following units: Volts AC, Phase, Cycle, AMP. Each hood will include one of the following: Volts AC Phase Cycle... - Page 57 Original instructions Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description This fume hood includes three additional electrical receptacles, individually wired to the field wired box and individually rated as 115V, single phase, 60Hz, 20 Amps. Each duplex can be wired on a dedicated circuit rated at 20A or the duplexes may be ganged together on the same circuit with the total load of the ganged duplexes not exceeding the 20A electrical service they are wired to.
- Page 58 Original instructions Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description This fume hood includes three additional electrical receptacles, individually wired to the field wired box and individually rated as 230V, single phase, 50Hz, 10 Amps. Each duplex can be wired on a dedicated circuit rated at 10A or the duplexes may be ganged together on the same circuit with the total load of the ganged duplexes not exceeding the 10A electrical service they are wired to.
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Page 59: (Annexe D: Description De Série Tag Number)
Original instructions Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description ANNEXE D DESCRIPTION DE SÉRIE TAG NUMBER Étiquette de série comprend des informations standard avec les modifications suivantes: La partie de l'étiquette d'information électrique est étiqueté avec les unités suivantes: Volts AC, phase, cycle, AMP. Chaque hotte comprendra une des opérations suivantes: Volts AC Phase... - Page 60 Original instructions Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description Cette hotte comprend quatre autres prises électriques, individuellement câblés à la boîte câblées individuellement et classé comme 115V, monophasé, 60 Hz, 20 A. Chaque duplex peut être branché sur un circuit dédié évalué à 20A ou les duplex peuvent être groupés ensemble sur le même circuit que la charge totale des duplex couplées ne dépassant pas le service électrique 20A ils sont câblés.
- Page 61 Original instructions Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description comme 230V, monophasé, 50Hz, 10 ampères. Chaque duplex peut être branché sur un circuit dédié classé au 10A ou les duplex peuvent être groupés ensemble sur le même circuit que la charge totale des duplex couplées ne dépassant pas le service électrique 10A ils sont câblés.
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Page 62: Appendix E References
Original instructions PPENDIX EFERENCES 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 63 Original instructions Appendix E: References 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 SEFA 1-2002...
- Page 64 Original instructions Appendix E: References 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 &...
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