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Labconco Protector 50600 User Manual

Controlled atmosphere glove boxes

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Atmosphere Glove Boxes
Base Catalog
Operation
Model No.
Type
50600
Manual
50601
Manual
50800
Auto
50801
Auto
50800
Combination
50801
Combination
Manual is basic pressure control. Auto is automatic pressure control. Combination is automatic pressure control with blower & filter conversion for particulates.
Protector
Liner
Liner
Material
Width
Fiberglass
Single
Single
Stainless
Steel
Double
Fiberglass
Single
Single
Stainless
Steel
Double
Fiberglass
Single
Single
Stainless
Steel
Double
Controlled
(Last Two Digits of Configured Catalog Number)
Electrical Receptacle Voltage/Frequency
North
British
America
(UK)
100-115V
230V
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
10
31
10
31
12
33
10
31
10
31
12
33
60
65
60
65
62
67
China
Schuko
Australia
230V
230V
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
60 Hz Only
35
40
35
40
37
42
35
40
35
40
37
42
70
75
70
75
72
77
North
America
230V
45
45
47
45
45
47
80
80
82

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  • Page 1  Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes (Last Two Digits of Configured Catalog Number) Electrical Receptacle Voltage/Frequency North British China North America (UK) Schuko Australia America Base Catalog Operation Liner Liner 100-115V 230V 230V 230V 230V Model No. Type Material Width 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz...
  • 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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Support, Vibration & Preventive Requirements Location Requirements Oil & Exhaust Requirements for the Pressure Relief Bubbler Electrical Requirements Plumbing Requirements for Inert Gas, Vacuum, & Gas Purifier/ Drying Train Space Requirements CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking the Glove Box Installing the Glove Box on a Supporting Structure &...
  • Page 4 Glove Box Evacuation (Purge)/Fill – Operation Mode 2 Transfer Chamber Evacuation (Purge) and Fill – Operation Mode 3 Setup Menu – Operation Mode 4 CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR GLOVE BOX Routine Maintenance Schedule Initial Certification Recertification Fluorescent Light Replacement Window Replacement Solenoid Valve Replacement Auto Pressure Controller Circuit Board Replacement CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING YOUR GLOVE BOX...
  • Page 5 ® Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box manufactured with fiberglass or stainless steel in a single or double width configuration. The Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box comes equipped with four manual valves, pressure relief bubbler and either analog chamber pressure gauge indicators, or digital pressure gauge indicators.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Glove Glove Box Type Port Permeant Covers Protector (FRP) Protector (stainless) Attainable Installed Purity Installed (ppm) None None Oxygen Permeation None 0.30 0.16 at -4" w.g. per ISO 10648-2 Test Method (ppm/min) ISO 10648-2 None <1.67 <1.67 Acceptance Level for Class 1 Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1: Introduction Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box with Auto Pressure Control shown with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier and Adjustable Height Base Stand Figure 1-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box with Manual Pressure Control and Adjustable Height Base Stand Figure 1-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Protector Combination Glove Box utilizes Auto Pressure Control for controlled atmospheres and filtered air with Integral Blower for particulate containment and cleanliness applications. The Glove Box is shown with the Adjustable Height Base Stand. Figure 1-3 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Introduction Protector Double Width Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box with Auto Pressure Control shown with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier mounted on a doublewide mobile base stand Figure 1-4 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 11 Before you install the glove box, 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 glove box.
  • Page 12 A bench or stand that is rigidly mounted to the floor or fixed to the wall, but not both, may be appropriate. 35" to 40" (889mm to 1,016mm) is typical for standing height (Labconco adjustable height base stands offered in Chapter 7 vary from 33" to 40" or 838mm to 1,016mm).
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Prerequisites WARNING: In the case of failure caused by excessive vacuum within the main chamber, the user must safely determine whether laboratory atmosphere entering the glove box could result in fire, explosive hazard or damage to property inside the glove box.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2: Prerequisites All solenoid valves utilize 3/8" (9.5mm) compression fittings or 3/8" (9.5mm) hose barbs for soft tubing. Both styles are offered for your convenience. Accessory gas and vacuum tubing kits are described in Chapter 7. Should you later require automatic chamber pressure controls (only for manually operated Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes), see Chapter 3 for details on the accessory Pressure Controller and Chapter 7 for ordering information.
  • Page 15 Once the site for your glove box is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and validate performance of your system. Read this chapter to learn how to:  Unpack and move the glove box.  Set up the glove box with the proper supporting structure and work surface. ...
  • Page 16 The front of the glove box should be aligned with the front of the work surface for optimal comfort. A height of 35"-40" (889 mm-1016 mm) is appropriate for standing operation. Labconco base stands from Chapter 7 may be adjusted in height from 33"-40" (838 mm -1016 mm).
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Getting Started Adding the Oil and Connecting the Pressure Relief Bubbler to Outside Exhaust The glove box ships with a separate oil container with a specific gravity of 0.87. The pressure relief bubbler prevents over or under pressurization of the glove box main chamber and activates at pressures and vacuums above +5"...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3: Getting Started Consult with Safety Officer for exhausting 3/4" OD to the outside. Fill with 0.87 specific gravity oil using a 3/4" I.D. hose and funnel. Liquid level sight gauge. Fill oil to 6" (152 mm) from bottom. Bottom of bubbler Figure 3-1 Pressure Relief Bubbler Set-up...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Getting Started C.A. COM Port. 6-Pin Communication Cable Input power cord Connector for shared number one vacuum pump use with accessory AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier (auto pressure control models only) ON/OFF switch number one Foot switch connection (auto pressure control models only) Exterior vacuum pump receptacle...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started Installation of Gloves to the Glove Ports With the thumbs up and in a right/left orientation, secure the gloves in place on the glove ports by stretching the beaded glove cuff into the glove port groove nearest the window.
  • Page 21 Connect the Plumbing Lines for Gas, Vacuum, and Gas Purifiers/Drying Trains Labconco offers various vacuum and gas tubing installation kits listed in Chapter 7 for connecting inert gas, vacuum, and gas purifiers to the glove box. Refer to Figures 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, and 3-8 that depict the installation tubing kits. From Chapter 7, order Gas and Vacuum Tubing Connection Kit 5245100 or 5245200 and install using Figures 3-4 through 3-8.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Getting Started Accessory AtmosPure Re- Gen Gas Purifier Circulation Connections (3/4" Rotary vane vacuum pump compression electrical connection fittings) Electronic solenoid valves for glove box models with auto pressure control Inert gas connections (3/8" compression) Vacuum line connections (3/8" compression) Figure 3-4 Required Plumbing Connections –...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Getting Started (only used with flexible lines for soft tube support during compression) Figure 3-5 Typical Orientation of Ferrules Figure 3-6 Alternate Tube Connection Using Hose Connector Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-7 Rear View of Glove Box with auto pressure control, all plumbing connections, and accessory AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier with plumbing connections Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-8 Rear View of Glove Box with manual control valves and the plumbing connections Validating the Glove Box Each Protector Glove Box has been helium leak tested at the factory for integrity and found to have no leaks greater than 1 x 10 cc/sec while at a positive pressure of 5 inches helium.
  • Page 26 Main Chamber Pressure: -4 Inches Transfer Chamber Pressure: 0 inches of Leak Rate Box 4.7x10¯ Class 1 < 0.0005 Permeation 0.16ppm/min Oxygen ppm Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Figure 3-9 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 27 Permeation 0.30ppm/min Oxygen ppm Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Figure 3-10 The validation requirements and required testing instruments for all applications shall be determined by the end user and Safety Officer. Other validation test methods such as pressure leak decay tests may be conducted per ISO 10648-2 standards.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Getting Started Table 3-1 Classification of Glove Box Containment per ISO 10648-2 Class Hourly Leak Rate (T Usage Example ≤ 5 x 10 Controlled atmosphere with high inert gas purity conditions < 2.5 x 10 Controlled atmosphere under inert gas conditions or permanently hazardous atmosphere <...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Getting Started Pressure Change Method Leak Testing Summary (ISO-10648-2) The method consists of measuring the pressure rise per unit time after establishing a negative pressure in the main chamber of the glove box. Use -1000 Pa for the acceptance test and -250 Pa for the operational test. The hourly leak rate includes adjustments for barometric pressure and temperature changes which can be calculated as T = (60/t) * ((PnT...
  • Page 30 The Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientists requiring an inert atmosphere for sensitive chemical operations. Labconco has engineered the Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes to meet the ISO 10648-2 Class 1 atmosphere leak specification.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions  Oxygen permeation <0.16 ppm/min per ISO 10648-2. Exceeds Class 1 conditions at <1.67 ppm/min.  Illumination exceeds 80 foot candles.  Doublewide models include 4 glove ports with main chamber volume of 34 cu.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 12. Interior left-hand side wall-mounted pass-through plug for on-site installation of an optional accessory; electrical outlet, RS-232 port, gas/liquid port, or port for oxygen or moisture monitor. 13. Switches for light and electrical duplex. 14.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Figure 4-1 Performance Features Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 1. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this product for the intended applications. Consult your Safety Officer for application review. 2. Although the glove box has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety, caution should always be used while working.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 13. Exhaust vacuum pumps should be filtered and/or ducted to the outside when using hazardous materials. Consult your Safety Officer. Manipulations that generate gases or vapors from toxic chemicals or radionuclides, must be evaluated carefully from the standpoint of buildup to dangerous levels.
  • Page 36 Now that the installation of your glove box is completed, you are ready to use it. Read this chapter to learn about:  Routine Daily Work Procedures.  Hazardous Use with Chemicals.  Prohibited Acid Use.  Auto Pressure Controller operation. Routine Daily Work Procedures Planning ...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box  Perform evacuation and fill cycle on the transfer chamber using the vacuum outlet and gas inlet valves. Depending on the vacuum level achieved, it takes 1-5 cycles to reduce oxygen and moisture levels below 1%. Porous materials being transferred may require longer sustained vacuum purges to remove the oxygen and moisture trapped in the materials.
  • Page 38 On stainless steel models, the glove box interior must not be exposed to mineral acid use. The glove box life span will be limited with use of mineral acids. NOTE: Labconco makes no claims about corrosion resistance of the glove box with mineral acid use and warranties will become void.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Front Panel Description The front panel includes a large display screen and touchpad keys that are adjacent to the LCD display. The operation of these keys will be defined by text on the display screen (LCD). Each key may perform a different operation depending on the control mode selected.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Main Modes of Operation The Labconco Glove Box Pressure Controller display has four main screens that provide access to the 4 modes of operation listed below. 1.) Glove Box Pressure Control Mode 2.) Glove Box Purge and Fill Mode 3.) Transfer Chamber Purge and Fill Mode...
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Glove Box Pressure Control – Operation Mode 1 The Pressure Control mode will allow the user to set a high pressure limit up to +5 inches water column and a low pressure limit to -5 inches water column [+/- 12.6 mBar or +/- 1245 Pacals].
  • Page 42 The Labconco Pressure Controller allows the glove box Main Chamber pressure levels to be set to +/- 5 inches of water column [+/- 12.6 mBar]. Once the pressure limits and number of cycles have been selected, press the key adjacent to “START/STOP,”...
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Transfer Chamber Evacuation (Purge) and Fill – Operation Mode 3 The Transfer Chamber Purge/Fill mode controls the pressure changes inside the transfer chamber. Pressure in the transfer chamber will be displayed inside the transfer chamber icon on the display screen.
  • Page 44 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Setup Menu – Operation Mode 4 Pressing the key opposite the word “Setup,” allows access to the setup operation mode. In the setup mode, the user may select their preferred units of pressure that are displayed, restore settings back to the default state, or calibrate the pressure sensors.
  • Page 45 Screen Note: If option 2 or 3 above is selected, an accurate, traceable pressure measuring device must be connected to the Labconco pressure sensors. Consult Labconco for further instructions for this type of calibration. Option 1 above is normally selected. Both doors must be open so atmospheric pressure is available to both the glove box main chamber and transfer chamber.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Back to Yes, All Previous Doors Screen Open To calibrate the pressure sensors for both chambers, the doors must be open so that atmospheric pressure is present at both sensors. This is the “zero point” for both sensors.
  • Page 47 The three position (increase gas/fill, off, purge/decrease gas) foot switch should be plugged into the back panel of the Labconco Pressure Controller. The Foot Switch has the same effect as pressing the Purge and Fill keys on the display panel. The action of the Foot Switch depends on what mode of operation is shown on the display.
  • Page 48 Chapter 5: Using Your Glove Box Auto Pressure Controller Specifications Glove Box Operating Range Default Settings Pressure Control Pressure Control Limits -5 inches of water column to +/- 5 inches of water column; +5 inches of water column; [+/- 12.6 mBar]. [+/- 12.6 mBar] Manual Control Available Purge (Gas out);...
  • Page 49 Review this chapter on maintenance for the following: 1. Routine maintenance. 2. Initial certification. 3. Recertification. 4. Fluorescent light replacement. 5. Window replacement. 6. Solenoid valve replacement for Auto Pressure Controller, if equipped. 7. Auto Pressure Controller circuit board replacement. Routine Maintenance Schedule Weekly ...
  • Page 50 The glove box should be certified by your Safety Officer before use, with one of the two tests listed below under Recertification. See Appendix G for Labconco Helium Leak Test Method performed on all glove boxes at the factory.
  • Page 51 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Glove Box Fluorescent Bulb Fluorescent Spring Clip Bulbs Front panel screw location Fluorescent Bulb Light Socket Figure 6-1 Fluorescent Lights Window Replacement  It is recommended to decontaminate before opening the glove box and to check with your safety officer. ...
  • Page 52 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Glove Box corners and work to middle. Squeeze on to gasket track if it appears to be too long. Don’t wait to the last 3-5 inches to compress what may appear to be excess. It may help to set glass in place, install cover rail in place and install 4-6 screws in place.
  • Page 53 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Glove Box Solenoid Valve Replacement 1. Decontaminate the glove box interior, if required. 2. Wear appropriate protective equipment as determined by your Safety Officer. 3. Turn the glove box and vacuum pump OFF. Turn the manual valves on the control panel to closed.
  • Page 54 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Glove Box Typical circuit board mounting screw Transfer chamber pressure hose connection attached to port nearest circuit board. Main chamber Typical circuit pressure hose board connectors connection attached to port nearest circuit board. Figure 6-2 Auto Pressure Controller Circuit Board Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 55 There are many ways to accessorize and modify the controlled atmosphere glove box for your individual requirements. These include many different accessories listed in this chapter. 1. Adjustable Height Base Stands with Work Surface (Part #5235500 w/casters, Part #5235501 w/adjustable feet, Part #5062020 Double Mobile Base Stand) These single stands, 60"...
  • Page 56 Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Glove Box 5. Electrical Power Strips These convenience electrical power strips are available in US and international versions and plug into the interior receptacle of the glove box. Part # Descriptions 5211500 US Power Strip 115V, 4 Position, 10A 5210601 UK Power Strip 250V, 6 Position, 10A 5290401...
  • Page 57 Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Glove Box Part # Descriptions Electrical Receptacle & Plug Type 5121810 100-115 volts, 50/60 Hz North America, 100-115 Volts 5121831 208-230 volts, 50/60 Hz British (UK) 5121835 208-230 volts, 50/60 Hz Schuko 5121840 208-230 volts, 50/60 Hz China/Australia 5121845 208-230 volts, 60 Hz...
  • Page 58 Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Glove Box 14. Moisture Monitors/Hygrometers Moisture monitors or hygrometers allow the user to continuously monitor moisture levels inside the glove box. Moisture monitors are normally placed inside the main chamber to provide the best performance. Never operate a transfer chamber vacuum evacuation on these sensitive hygrometers as damage can occur.
  • Page 59 Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Glove Box 17. AtmosPure 6-pin Communication Cable (Part #5442000) Required for use when AtmosPure and glove box configured with Auto Pressure Controller are sharing one vacuum pump. 18. AtmosPure 9-pin Oxygen/Moisture Monitor Cable (Part #5442100) Required for use when the AtmosPure is used in AUTO mode. Allows for automatic control of the AtmosPure blower from an accessory Oxygen or Moisture Monitor (sold separately).
  • Page 60 Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Glove Box 21. Drying Train Tubing Kit Includes the (FEP) tubing and connections required for connecting typical drying train components such as moisture, oxygen, and other gases. Fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP) tubing has very low moisture absorption. Part # Descriptions 5242500...
  • Page 61 The left side door has an opening of 16.5" (419 mm) wide x 23.2" (589 mm) high. Contact Labconco at time of order for the left side door option.
  • Page 62 Refer to the following table if your glove box fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit not plugged into outlet. Plug unit into appropriate electrical service.
  • Page 63 The components that are available for your glove box are listed. The parts shown are the most commonly requested. If other parts are required, please contact Product Service. Item Qty. Part Number Description Window Components 5066600 Window, Glass Viewing 5066700 Window, Polycarbonate Viewing 5067200 Window, Gasket, Fiberglass Models...
  • Page 64 Appendix A: Replacement Parts Item Qty. Part Number Description Electrical Components 1307000 Switch, 2 Position 3823600 Retainer, Switch 5240000 Membrane Switch Decal, Auto Pressure Controller Only 5053400 Control Board, Auto Pressure Controller Only 5053700 Power Supply 12VDC/5.2A, Auto Pressure Controller Before 2022 5053702 Power Supply 12VDV/5.24A, Auto Pressure Controller Adapter Plate, GB Power Supply –...
  • Page 65 Appendix A: Replacement Parts Figure A-1 Replacement Parts Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 66 See the following for all dimensions of the glove boxes. For conversion, 1" equals 25.4mm. All dimensions in inches. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 67 This Appendix contains technical information about all the glove boxes including electrical specifications and environmental operating conditions.  All models: 12 Amps, 100-115V or 230V, 50/60 Hz  Vacuum pump exterior receptacle rated at 12 Amps, 100-115V, 50/60 Hz or 6 Amps, 230V 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 68 This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 210,000 ppm at atmospheric conditions to 0.7 ppm after 210 minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 69 This chart shows moisture level decrease from 11,253 ppm (40% relative humidity) to 1.0 ppm after 8965 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 70 Time (Minutes) This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 753.6 ppm to 0.7 ppm after 150 minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 71 Time (Minutes) This chart shows moisture level decrease from 853.2 ppm to 1.0 ppm after 8905 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 72 Time (Minutes) This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 969.2 ppm to 0.77 ppm after 150 minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 73 Time (Minutes) This chart shows moisture level decrease from 600 ppm to 2.3 ppm after 9875 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results. Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results may vary. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 74 Protector (FRP) Fiberglass Protector Stainless Steel Attainable Oxygen Purity (ppm) 0.4 ppm 0.2 ppm Usable Oxygen Permeation 0.16 ppm/min 0.14 ppm/min Approximate Life (ppm) 13,500 ppm 13,500 ppm Approximate Life (days) Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 75 Static Electricity Test The tests were performed by monitoring the level of static electricity found on the work surface and interior surfaces within the glove box. Static electricity levels were measured with an AlphaLab Surface DC Voltmeter http://scientificmeter.com/surface_dc.htm A DESCO Emit Mini Zero Volt Ionizer http://www.descoemit.com/ViewProduct.aspx?pid= was installed in the glove box.
  • Page 76 Appendix F: Ionizer Fan Performance Criteria Test Point Locations and Voltage Levels Metal Metal Metal Back Left Right Center Housing Housing Transfer Interior Inlet Exhaust Chamber Surface Interior Interior Work HEPA HEPA Handle Surface Surface Surface Electrostatic with + 420 + 220 + 734 + 375...
  • Page 77 Purpose The purpose of this test is to assure that all gasketed joints and seams of the enclosure are helium leak tight. Test Setup 1. Connect one of the valves to a vacuum pump. 2. Connect the other valve to a helium supply tank regulated between 10 and 15 PSI.
  • Page 78 Appendix G: Helium Leak Test Procedure Other Equipment 1. For a less critical helium leak measurement using a lower cost leak detector, Labconco recommends using Restek (www.restek.com) or other instrumentation available from a laboratory supply dealer. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 79 Pressure Conversions mmHg in.Hg in.H ft.H lb/in. Kg/cm From mmHg .03937 .5353 .04461 .00132 .01934 .00136 .1333 .0013 25.40 13.60 1.133 .03342 .4912 .03453 3.387 .0339 in.Hg in.H 1.868 .07355 .08333 .00246 .03612 .00254 .2490 .0025 ft.H2O 22.42 .8826 .02950 .4334 .03048 2.988...
  • Page 80 Many excellent reference texts and booklets are currently available. The following is a brief listing: Pharmaceutical Isolators, A Guide to their application design and control. Pharmaceutical Press 2004, Editors: Midcalf, Phillips, Neiger, and Coles. Isolation Technology, A Practical Guide, 2004 CRC Press, 2 Edition, www.crcpress.com International Standard ISO 10648-2 Containment Enclosures...
  • Page 81 Installation of replacement gloves to the Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box while maintaining a controlled atmosphere. Installation Procedure 1. Before installing the replacement gloves, use the Automatic Pressure Controller or manually create a neutral pressure inside the glove box with the gloves currently attached, fully inside the glove box.
  • Page 82 Appendix J: Replacement Gloves Installation Procedure 4. Install the new glove over the existing glove by stretching the beaded glove cuff onto the glove port groove nearest to the window. 5. Temporarily install the O-ring and stainless-steel clamp onto the groove nearest to the window to secure the new glove in place.
  • Page 83 Appendix J: Replacement Gloves Installation Procedure 7. Once the old glove’s cuff is loose, use the opposite glove to slowly pull the old glove into the glove box and set to the side. 8. Now that the old glove is removed, move the O-ring to the outer groove and install the metal clamp over it.

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