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  • Page 1 TXE – Tall XPert ® Enclosure Models 3892000 3892001 3892002 3892020 3892021 3892022...
  • 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 ABLE ONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Typographical Conventions CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location and Air Current Requirements Exhaust and Blower Requirements Electrical Requirements TXE Connected to Building Exhaust Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking the Enclosure Installing the TXE on a Supporting Structure Connecting to the Exhaust System Installation of HEPA Filters Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the TXE...
  • Page 4 Initial Certification Re-Certification Fluorescent Light Replacement Motorized Impeller Replacement Speed Control Replacement CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT PARTS APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco TXE. Your enclosure provides personnel protection through superior containment. 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.
  • Page 6 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 the enclosure. ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Prerequisites

    Chapter 2: Prerequisites Before you install the TXE, you need to prepare your site for installation. 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 TXE, balance and other apparatus.

  • Page 8: Exhaust And Blower Requirements

    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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Now that the site for your TXE 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.  Set up the enclosure with the proper supporting structure. ...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Enclosure

     delivery. FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER. LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGES. Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the components and tested the enclosure. We recommend that you do not remove the enclosure from its shipping container until it is ready to be placed into its final location.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3: Getting Started Align the front edge of the enclosure with the front edge of the stand. Fasten the mounting brackets to the underside of the work surface with hardware provided. Use screws provided to drill and fasten the bracket to the inside of the tubing of the stand.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Exhaust System

    HEPA filters. 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.
  • Page 13 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-2 TXE Exhaust Connection Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 14: Installation Of Hepa Filters

    Installation of HEPA Filters HEPA filters are shipped installed with the gasket on the downstream side. The HEPA filters are leak checked at Labconco. A second leak check is recommended before using the enclosure and at least annually thereafter. Consult your Safety Officer and Chapter 6 for the HEPA Filter Leak Test and HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag- Out Procedure.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-3 TXE Conduit Location for Wiring External Remote Blower 230V Models The same procedure applies for the 230V except it is shipped without a plug. Install the appropriate plug for your electrical specifications per local codes. If using at 50 Hz operations, blower performance maximum airflow will be reduced by 17%.

  • Page 16: Set The Face Velocity With The Speed Control Adjustment

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Set the Face Velocity with the Speed Control Adjustment The adjustment of the speed control gives the correct face velocity and is located behind the front panel. The face velocity should be adjusted between 80 and 100 fpm.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: High Performance Features And Safety Precautions

    Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions High Performance Features The TXE is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist to contain powders produced while using processing or analysis equipment. The TXE’s have been tested to effectively contain toxic particulate when properly installed and operated.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 4 & 10 4 & 10 Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 19 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1. Zoned Rear Perforated Baffle directs horizontal laminar air streams to the three-zoned sections of the perforated baffle. The three-zoned sections have increasingly more open area at the bottom that help form laminar airflow.

  • Page 20: Safety Precautions

    Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 14. Accessory Caonopy Exhaust Connection is available to duct integral blower models including the TXE to the outside. The Canopy Exhaust Connection allows the operator protection from hazardous, fumes or vapors not captured by particulate filters. 15.
  • Page 21 HEPA filter during installation or normal operation. If you suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged DO NOT use the enclosure; contact a local certification agency or Labconco. 17. The HEPA filter in the enclosure will gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter from the room and from work performed in the enclosure.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 24. If a chemical, powder or particulates are spilled on the work surface, DO NOT switch off the blower until all traces have been removed. 25. Tag enclosures with appropriate warning, if filters have been removed for service.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Using Your Txe

    Chapter 5: Using Your TXE Now that the installation is completed, you are ready to use your TXE. Read this chapter to learn about:  Routine Daily Work Procedures.  Appropriate HEPA Filter Applications, Suitability and Guidelines.  Definition of Terms. ...

  • Page 24: Hepa Filter Applications, Suitability And Guidelines

    Chapter 5: Using Your TXE Final Purging  Upon completion of work, the enclosure should be allowed to operate for two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the work area before shutting down the blower. Unloading Materials and Equipment ...

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Txe

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Monitoring airflow and changing the filters is the primary maintenance required. Decontamination may be required and is reviewed in Chapter 6. Review this chapter on maintenance for the following:  Routine Maintenance.  Determination of when to replace the HEPA filters. ...

  • Page 26: Determination Of When To Replace Hepa Filters

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Annually  Replace the fluorescent lamps.  Have the enclosure validated by a qualified certification technician. See Certification and Recertification in Chapter 6. Determination of When to Replace HEPA Filters The HEPA filters in the TXE gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter and powders from the enclosure and room.
  • Page 27 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE shock cord, and against the access port mounting flange. The new bag should be oriented on the access port with one glove down and two gloves centered on the upper part of the bag. 7. Carefully remove the black trim seal and old bag stub using the single glove near the access port.
  • Page 28 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Create two seals and cut here after sealing Old HEPA filter sealed in old bag Bag stub from old bag Old HEPA Filter Filter gasket up as shown New HEPA Filter Create two seals and cut here after New HEPA sealing...

  • Page 29: Hepa Filter Leak Test

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE HEPA Filter Leak Test Purpose After installing the new HEPA filter, the HEPA filter should be leak checked. This test is performed to determine the integrity of the HEPA filter, the filter housing, and the filter mounting frames. Leak testing is to be done by a qualified technician with calibrated equipment.

  • Page 30: Setting The Inflow Face Velocity With The Speed Control Adjustment

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE 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.

  • Page 31: Calibrate And Operate The Airflow Monitors

    Alarm Disable allows an external signal to prevent a “low” airflow alarm from occurring.  Night Setback allows an external signal to prevent a “low” airflow alarm from occurring (not any different from Alarm Disable above other than the terminology.) Contact Labconco for ordering information on this special PCB. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 32 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Calibration 1. Ensure the flow switch and alarm circuit board are installed and operational. 2. Allow the enclosure to operate for at least two minutes. 3. If factory installed, the monitor will alarm at 60±10 fpm with the inflow velocity set at 90±10 fpm.
  • Page 33 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Figure 6-2 Guardian Airflow Monitor (LED) with Airflow Switch Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 34: Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE 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.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE 1. Push the ENTER button on the face of the alarm until the Set up Menu is displayed. 2. Scroll to SET UP and hit ENTER. 3. The PASSWORD MENU displays (The Password is 0000). Press the ENTER button repeatedly until the CAL CONFIG MENU is displayed.
  • Page 36 8. The main menu will be displayed. Select RUN and hit ENTER. You have successfully configured and calibrated your Guardian 1000 Digital Airflow Monitor. Labconco 1000 Digital Front Panel to be installed Alarm Unit (Digital Display, for proper calibration. Front...

  • Page 37: Initial Certification

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Initial Certification The TXE has been certified at the factory for an inflow velocity of 90±10 fpm along with the HEPA Filter Leak Test. The TXE enclosure should be certified for the proper inflow velocity required by your Safety Officer. It is also a conservative recommendation to perform the HEPA Filter Leak Test again should there be any damage caused during transport.

  • Page 38: Motorized Impeller Replacement

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Motorized Impeller Replacement The motorized impeller must be replaced as a complete unit. When the motorized impeller is replaced, the capacitor may also be replaced. See Appendix A for Replacement Parts Diagram. See Figure 6-5 for an isometric view of the motorized impeller plenum assembly.
  • Page 39 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE HEPA Filter Gasket Up Motorized Impeller Plenum Assembly HEPA Filter Motor Support Bracket Screws to Remove (2 each side) Wire Access Hole Vibration Isolator Mount HEPA Filter Back Stop Impeller Metric Screws & Washers Motorized Impeller Wire Access Hole Figure 6-4 Motorized Impeller Replacement...

  • Page 40: Speed Control Replacement

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your TXE Speed Control Replacement Do NOT contact blower wheel while still in motion. NE PAS être en contact avec la roué du ventilateur tant qu’il est en marche. 1. Remove the bracket that the speed control is attached to. See Figures 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3.

  • Page 41: Chapter 7: Accessories

    Chapter 7: Accessories 1. Canopy Exhaust Connection for Ducting to Outside Canopy Exhaust connects to the TXE with integral motorized impellers from the top so the duct can be routed up and outside the building. The Canopy Exhaust is available for 6" nominal duct. The Canopy Exhaust Connection should be sealed to the top of the enclosure with silicone sealant to prevent leaks.
  • Page 42 Chapter 7: Accessorizing your Filtered Enclosure Figure 7-1 3. Exhaust Dampers Exhaust dampers allow adjustments required to maintain proper airflow for roof-mounted blowers or house exhaust systems. Catalog # Description 3924000 6" Epoxy Coated Steel In-Line adjustable damper 4724200 6" PVC In-line adjustable damper 4.
  • Page 43 Powder Filtered Systems. Provides a second level of HEPA Filtration for added safety to meet USP <800> standards for redundant HEPA Filter in series. Contact Labconco for information on factory-installed second HEPA Filter. Kit includes one HEPA Filter, set of bag and straps for bag-in/bag-out system, and entire metal support system along with instructions for a certifier to follow.

  • Page 44: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Refer to the following table if your TXE 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...
  • Page 45 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Lights do not work. Lamp not installed properly. Inspect lamp installation. Lamp wiring disconnected. Inspect lamp wiring. Defective lamp. Replace lamp. Light switch is defective. Replace light switch. Defective electronic ballast. Replace ballast. Airflow monitor No power.
  • Page 46 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...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Replacement Parts

    Appendix A: Replacement Parts The components that are available for your TXE are listed. The parts shown are the most commonly requested. If other parts are required, please contact Product Service. Item Qty. Part Number Description 3890600 Sash Assembly - Upper 3890500 Sash Assembly - Lower Bag Kit, 2' –...
  • Page 48 Appendix A: Replacement Parts 16, 16A 20, 20A 11, 11A 6, 6A, 17, 17A, 18, 18A, 19, 19A 12, 12A 14, 14A Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Dimensions

    Appendix B: Dimensions See the following dimensions and exhaust options for the TXE. Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 50: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendix C: Specifications This Appendix contains technical information about the XPert TXE including electrical specifications and environmental operating conditions. Electrical Specifications  3 Amps, 115V, 60 Hz  2 Amps, 230V, 50Hz Environmental Conditions  Indoor use only.  Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). ...

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