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Safelab Systems Ltd
Airone Building
8 Beaufighter Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 8EE
Tel: +44 (0) 1934 421 340
Fax: +44 (0) 1934 641 569
Mailto:
safelab@safelab.co.uk
www.safelab.co.uk
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
XP3 Walk-in FUME CUPBOARD
Manufactured
in the UK
Registered No: 5336826 England and Wales
Registered Office: Airone Building, 8 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE
DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019
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- Page 1 Safelab Systems Ltd Airone Building 8 Beaufighter Road Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8EE Tel: +44 (0) 1934 421 340 Fax: +44 (0) 1934 641 569 Mailto: safelab@safelab.co.uk www.safelab.co.uk INSTRUCTION MANUAL XP3 Walk-in FUME CUPBOARD Manufactured in the UK Registered No: 5336826 England and Wales Registered Office: Airone Building, 8 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019...
- Page 2 INDEX Page 2 Index Page 3 Foreword Page 4 Introduction & Environmental protection Page 5 Principles of operation Page 6 Installation and assembly instructions Page 7 Location of Fume Cupboard Page 8 Specification Page 9 Specification diagram Page 10 Operating instruction and features Page 11 Operating instruction and features continued Page 12...
- Page 3 FOREWORD This manual has been prepared to give guidance in the use of your Airone XP3 Ducted Fume Cupboards. 1200 XP3 Walk-in Double Wall Ducted Fume Cupboard 1500 XP3 Walk-in Double Wall Ducted Fume Cupboard 1800 XP3 Walk-in Double Wall Ducted Fume Cupboard...
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Page 4: Environmental Protection
INTRODUCTION A fume cupboard is a local ventilation device that is designed to limit exposure to hazardous chemical fume, vapours, gasses, dust, mist and aerosol. This type of laboratory equipment provides a physical barriers between reactions within the fume cupboard and the operator and laboratory, by offering a measure of protection against inhalation exposure and chemical spills. -
Page 5: Principles Of Operation
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Air is drawn into the cupboard at the working aperture A below the sliding sash at a velocity high enough to ensure entrainment of any fumes, odours or contaminants given off by the processes carried out within the cupboard. The fumes from within the cupboard are drawn either upwards as in the case of lighter than air fumes B to the extract slot D, or drawn across the work surface to the secondary extract slot E created by the back baffle, as in the case of heavier than air fumes/particulates C. - Page 6 - Safety Log Book - Warranty form Your Airone XP3 Fume Cupboard should be assembled and sited by specialists using the correct handling equipment. Please contact Safelab systems for assistance in this matter. Space for free air circulation must be provided around the Airone XP Ducted Fume Cupboard (see page 7 for a guide to siting the cupboard).
- Page 7 GUIDE TO POSITIONING LOCATIONS FOR THE AIRONE XP FUME CUPBOARD DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019...
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Page 8: Specification
SPECIFICATION Definition: The Airone XP3 Ducted Fume Cupboard has been designed and tested to have a minimum face velocity of 0.5m/s, at a working sash height of 450mm. This will provide containment characteristics (barring outside influences i.e. building columns and poor siting) well within that required in BS EN 14175-... -
Page 9: Specification Diagram
SPECIFICATION DIAGRAM Fig 3 1: Hinged top panel 7: Airflow sensor 2: Rear upper baffle 8: Digital controller 3: Light switch 9: Upper sash handle 4: Sash stop 10: Services panel (optional) 5: Double socket (optional) 11: Rear lower baffle 6: Lower sash handle DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019... - Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ENSURE THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN TO THE MAINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY) A Fume Cupboard is only a partial enclosure and cannot provide absolute protection against inhalation of substances used within. In addition, the degree of protection given to the user is dependent on other factors, such as the system of work and the nature of the operations to be performed.
- Page 11 3. Where practical, place everything required inside the fume cupboard before commencing process. The design of the cupboard is for the sash opening to be at a maximum normal working height of 450mm from the top of the lower sash. To increase the levels of safety it is good practice to keep the sash in the closed position as much as possible.
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Page 12: Light Switch
Socket Outlets - Optional Up to 2x Double can be located on each aerofoils. Light Switch The switch is located on the left hand aerofoil, immediately above the services panel. Services - Optional As per customers specification. PIR Sensor - Optional The Personnel Sensor is a Passive Infra-Red (PIR) occupancy detector which detects the presence or absence of the Fume Cupboard operator. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
Wiring diagram Main circuit Controller circuit Inverter circuit (where applicable) DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019... - Page 14 Before removing any cover panels or accessing the service void to carry out maintenance work, isolate the electrical supply first. We recommend that a service programme be arranged with Safelab Systems Ltd. Regular maintenance by our qualified personnel will ensure safe running of your equipment and also ensure that you meet your requirements under COSHH regulation 9.
- Page 15 Guidelines for safe use. Only trained personnel to use the fume cupboard. Always follow your standard operating procedure (SOP). Only use the fume cupboard if it’s been serviced within the last fourteen months. Ensure the extract is working and the display is indicating it’s safe before commencing work.
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