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9840800, 9840801, 9840802, 9840803 Register your product online at www.labconco.com/productreg.html or return the attached card and receive FREE LabbyWear ™ Labconco’s Mascot, Labby the LABster LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 PROSPECT AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MO 64132-2696 800-821-5525, 816-333-8811 FAX 816-363-0130 E-MAIL labconco@labconco.com HOME PAGE www.labconco.com...
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The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following: •...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure &...
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Operating the Lights Working in your Protector Fume Hood CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FUME HOOD Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FUME HOOD Installing Work Surfaces Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood Installing Rear Panels behind the Fume Hood Installing Additional Service Fixtures Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor Distillation Grids –...
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Labconco’s commitment to developing a high performance fume hood and more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume hoods. The Labconco Protector XStream Fume Hood has been engineered to provide maximum containment in a laboratory, and effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix C: Protector XStream Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hood. Wiring diagrams are also included. Appendix D: References lists the various resources available that deal with laboratory fume hoods. Typographical Conventions Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help you understand and use this manual: •...
If you would like to review how Labconco’s high performance laboratory fume hoods operate, go to Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions.
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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.
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. Support Requirements DO NOT install the fume hood on a cart, dolly, or mobile bench.
0.12" H 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 remote blower system. Electrical Requirements The Protector XStream Hood models feature internal wiring for the fluorescent light assembly and light switch.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites by a qualified electrician. Refer to Chapter 3: Getting Started and Appendix C: Protector XStream Specifications for the wiring diagram for proper electrical installation. 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.
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Now that the site for your laboratory fume hood is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and certify your unit. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move your Protector XStream Hood. • Set up the fume hood with the supporting structure and work surface.
(15) DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE days of delivery. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOUR HOOD WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER.
Chapter 3: Getting Started After you verify the fume hood components, move your hood to the location where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed next to remove the shipping skid from your unit. 1. Remove the side panels by unscrewing the Phillips screws.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 1.0" leading radius to promote aerodynamic airflow at low velocities. The high performance XStream work surface should have a 36" deep dimension. WARNING: It is important to: 1). Support the rear of the work surface and fume hood. 2). The cross support provides support for the bottom of the work surface.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Place Cross Support Here Figure 3-1 Connecting to the Protector XStream Hood Exhaust System WARNING: The weight of the exhaust ductwork system must be supported independently of the hood superstructure. Do not allow this weight to be supported by the hood structure as damage to the hood may occur.
Should higher transport velocities be required, simply install a reducer after the hood exhaust outlet. Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and total system static pressure loss.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Primary I.D. Plate Located behind Front Panel Internal Junction Front Panel Secondary I.D. Figure 3-2 Label 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.
NOTE: Inspect all fittings for leakage. Tighten the fittings slightly if needed. CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with any standard service fixture. Contact Labconco Customer Service for oxygen fixture information. Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be required, remove the service access plate on the hood front corner posts by loosening their individual screws.
60 to 100 feet per minute for Protector XStream high performance fume hoods. To ensure the performance at 60 feet per minute, Labconco researchers successfully challenged the Protector XStream at face velocities lower than 60 feet per minute, with 30 feet per minute cross drafts, and various mannequin sensor positions.
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What makes the Protector XStream so unique is the revolutionary way it directs air into and through the contaminated air chamber. Labconco engineered the Protector XStream to minimize the effects of turbulence. The innovative and aerodynamic designs of the...
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety the air foil to help control fluctuations in face velocity, which occur as the sash is closed. 1. Unique sash provides maximum visibility of 32.15" high while conserving energy by limiting sash travel to 28". Vertical-rising sash may be raised from a closed to 28"...
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety over the air foil, air continues to enter from under the air foil and through the Clean-Sweep openings. 10. Streamlined corner posts provide maximum visibility and the flexibility to add services after installation. 11.
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety 19. Spillstopper™ Solid Epoxy Work Surface is dished to contain spills, and provides a large 1.0" radiused leading edge to promote aerodynamic airflow. (Work surface is sold separately). 20. Optional Ceiling Enclosure Kits are available for a decorative facade between the hood and the ceiling.
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety 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.
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Always work as far back in hood as possible. It is best to keep all chemicals and apparatus 6" inside the front of the hood. This hood does not feature explosion-proof electrical components, unless ordered separately. Therefore, use of flammable or explosive materials in quantities above the explosive limit are not recommended.
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Proper operation of the fume hood depends largely upon the hood’s location and the operator’s work habits. Consult the Reference Manual in Appendix D. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Because of the Protector XStream 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 any where along the handle. The vertical- rising sash may be raised to a maximum 28"...
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood Operating the Blower Your Protector XStream Fume Hood utilizes a remote style blower, which can be activated by turning the blower switch to “ON.” You can validate the hood performance by watching smoke drawn into the hood face opening.
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Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood Work Techniques • Keep all materials at least 6 inches inside of the sash, 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.
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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.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Monthly (or more often as required) • 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).
Installing Work Surfaces Your Protector XStream Fume Hood requires a large 1.0" leading edge radiused work surface to work properly, and achieve high performance. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. Figure 7-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Additional service fixtures can be installed in the available service fixture holes in both sidewalls and corner posts. The fume hood is factory set to accept up to four valves per side. Contact Labconco Customer Service for information. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
The distillation grids allow the hood user to mount glassware, motors, stirrers, and other apparatus. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Your Protector XStream 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). Figure 7-9...
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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.
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. Contaminants Improper user See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 techniques for the and “Safety Precautions”...
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Vertical sash frame is Place horizontal glass symmetrically distorted. 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. pulleys.
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Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 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).
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Appendix C: Protector Hood Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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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 • Face velocities should be between 60-100 linear feet per minute (lfpm) •...
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Appendix D: References ASHRAE 110-1995 Method of Testing Performance of Fume Hoods Evaluates fume hood’s containment characteristics • Three part test: Smoke generation, Face velocity profile, Tracer gas release @ 4 liters per minute • Rated As Manufactured (AM), As Installed (AI) and As Used (AU) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle N.E.
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Appendix D: References National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (800) 344-3555 General References American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice, Cincinnati, OH ASHRAE Standard Committee. ASHRAE Standard Atlanta: ASHRAE Publications Sales Department, 1995 British Standards Institution, Laboratory Fume Cupboards.
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