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- Page 1 Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 9970400, 9970401, 9970500, 9970501, 9970600, 9970601, 9970700, 9970701, 9970800, 9970801 To receive important product updates, complete your product registration card online at register.labconco.com 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...
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Page 2: Warranty
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;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Laboratory Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Install the Protector XLE Hood on a Supporting Structure and Work Surface Connecting to the Protector XLE Hood Exhaust System... - Page 4 CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PROTECTOR XLE Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR PROTECTOR XLE Installing Work Surfaces Installing Ceiling Enclosures Above the Fume Hood Installing Additional Service Fixtures Installing Airflow Monitors Distillation Grids – Field Installation Installing an Electrical Duplex Receptacle CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A: PROTECTOR XLE COMPONENTS...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® XLE Laboratory Fume Hood. Your Protector XLE Fume Hood is designed to protect you. 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 us. -
Page 6: About This Manual
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. -
Page 7: Typographical Conventions
Chapter 1: Introduction 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: • Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic type (e.g., Chapter 3: Getting Started). -
Page 8: Your Next Step
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 9: Chapter 2: Prerequisites
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 10: Location Requirements
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. -
Page 11: Electrical Requirements
1060 CFM 0.08" 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 blower system. Electrical Requirements The Protector Hood models feature internal wiring for the fluorescent light assembly and light switch. - Page 12 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 Hood. • Set up the fume hood with the supporting structure and work surface. •...
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Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting Started
IF YOUR HOOD WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER. 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. -
Page 14: Sash Weight Release
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 four (4) screws. -
Page 15: Connecting To The Protector Xle Hood Exhaust System
Chapter 3: Getting Started The work surface should be smooth and durable, such as a chemically-resistant epoxy resin. The surface should be nonporous and resistant to the acids, solvents, and chemicals used in conjunction with the Protector Fume Hood. The work surface should also contain a dished recessed area for containing primary spills. -
Page 16: Connecting The Electrical Supply Source To The Protector
The exhaust connection on your hood has been designed for 12" nominal pipe (12.75" 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 17 Chapter 3: Getting Started Internal Junction Box Figure 3-2 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 18: Connecting The Service Lines To The Protector Xle
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. -
Page 19: Sealing The Protector Xle Fume Hood To The Work Surface
Your Protector XLE Fume Hood has been tested at the factory per ASHRAE 110- 1995. All hoods achieve an “as manufactured rating” of less than 0.10 part per million (ppm) at 4 liters per minute (lpm); AM<0.10 (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 20: Performance Features
Performance Features The Protector® XLE Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist. The laboratory fume hood has been designed to effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed. A fully featured by-pass hood with baffle and air foil, this hood maintains safe airflow. -
Page 21: Chapter 4: Performance Features And Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 4. Baffle (not shown) directs airflow to the rear of the interior to provide efficient airflow. The baffle may be removed for cleaning purposes only. 5. Exterior access cover plates are removable for easy access to plumbing valves when access through the sides is not available. - Page 22 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 23: Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Performance Features and 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 24 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Do not work with chemicals in this hood without the exhaust system running. Do not store chemicals in a fume hood. Perchloric acid use in this hood is prohibited. High level radioisotope materials are prohibited for usage in this hood.
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Page 25: Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Xle
Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Because of the Protector XLE Hood counterbalanced sash mechanism, it will take only a few pounds of force to move the sash up or down between the fully closed position and the 18" open position. You can operate the sash smoothly with one or two hands positioned any where along the handle. - Page 26 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector XLE Start-up • Turn on fluorescent light and hood blower. • Slowly raise the sash to the 18" sash height position. • Check the baffle air slots for obstructions. • Allow the hood to operate unobstructed for 5 minutes. •...
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Page 27: Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Xle
Now that you have an understanding of how to work in the fume hood, please 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. -
Page 28: Routine Service Operations
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector XLE • The hood baffles should be checked for blockages behind them to ensure that the hood is maintaining proper airflow. • All weekly activities. Annually • Replace the fluorescent lamps. • Have the fume hood recertified by a qualified certification technician. See Certifying the Protector XLE Fume Hood in Chapter 3. -
Page 29: Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Xle
These include the addition of work surfaces, service fixtures, air monitor, distillation grids, electrical duplex receptacles and ceiling enclosures. Installing Work Surfaces Your Protector XLE Fume Hood requires a work surface to work properly. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. Figure 7-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 30: Installing Ceiling Enclosures Above The Fume Hood
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. Figure 7-3 - Knob Figure 7-4 - Valve Figure 7-5 –... -
Page 31: Installing Airflow Monitors
The Guardian Jr. Airflow Monitor P/N 9743202 continuously monitors airflow through the exhaust. The fume hood right corner post is factory prepared to mount either monitor. Contact Labconco Customer Service to order. Figure 7-7 Figure 7-6 Distillation Grids –... -
Page 32: Installing An Electrical Duplex Receptacle
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 33: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
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 Wires not connected Check connection of switches. Remote blower and lights won’t operate... - Page 34 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Contaminants outside Improper user See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 and techniques for the “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections of fume hood fume hood. in the manual. (Ref. Appendix D) Restriction of the Remove baffles to check that all air slots, baffle air slots or –...
- Page 35 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Service valves no Faulty building Inspect building supply shut off valves supply. and appropriate pressures below 40 PSI. longer operate Valve no longer Replace valve and check for leaks. operates. Supply line or outlet Inspect line for leaks and fix any leaking line has leaks.
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Page 36: Appendix A: Protector Xle 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 37 Appendix A: Protector XLE Components Item Quantity Part No. Description 9721901 Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 3') – use on 4' & 8' Hoods – NOT SHOWN 9721900 Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 4') – use on 5', 6' & 7' Hoods – NOT SHOWN 1302300 Switch, Rocker 9818400...
- Page 38 Appendix A: Protector XLE Components Figure A-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 39: Appendix B: Protector Xle Dimensions
XLE Model Widths 48.00 60.00 72.00 84.00 96.00 38.25 50.25 62.25 74.25 86.25 Duct Spacing 42.00 48.00 One Duct One Duct One Duct Two Ducts Two Ducts Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 40: Appendix C: Protector Xle Specifications
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). •... - Page 41 Appendix C: Protector XLE Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 42: Appendix D: References
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) •... - Page 43 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.
- Page 44 Appendix D: References General References ASHRAE Standard Committee. ASHRAE Standard Atlanta: ASHRAE Publications Sales Department, 1995 British Standards Institution, Laboratory Fume Cupboards. Parts 1, 2 and 3, London: 1990 Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, Final Rule.
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Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s). See individual Declaration of Conformity which will be signed by the importer for your country. Place: _______________________________________ (Signature) Date: _______________________________________ (Full Name) _______________________________________ (Position) Labconco P/N 36960-23, Rev. C, ECO E344 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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