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Pvc perchloric acid & acid digestion laboratory fume hoods
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  • Page 1 4882300 7282300 9682300 Acid Digestion Models 4882400 7282400 9682400 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 HOME PAGE www.labconco.com...

  • 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 Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Exhaust Washdown Requirements Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements Your Next Step CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your PVC Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Performance Features Safety Precautions Your Next Step CHAPTER 5: USING THE PVC FUME HOOD Operating the Vertical-Rising Glass Sash Operating the Vertical-Rising Lexan Sash Operating the Blower Operating the Lights Operating the Washdown Control Valve Working in the Protector PVC Fume Hood Your Next Step CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE PVC FUME HOOD...
  • Page 5 Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® PVC Perchloric Acid Laboratory Fume Hood or Protector® PVC Acid Digestion Laboratory Hood. The difference between the two hoods is that the Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Hood uses a glass sash and the Protector PVC Acid Digestion Hood uses a Lexan™...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction types of acids including hydrofluoric acid (HF), but not Perchloric acid. The Protector PVC Hoods offer many unique features to enhance safety, performance, and visibility. To take full advantage of them, please acquaint yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with how fume hoods operate, please review Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions before you begin working in the...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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 8: Typographical Conventions

    Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Protector PVC Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the components of the fume hoods. Appendix B: Protector PVC Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods. Appendix C: Protector PVC Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hoods.

  • Page 9: Your Next Step

    Chapter 1: Introduction • A number icon precedes information that is specific to a particular model of laboratory fume hood. The 4' icon indicates the text is specific to the 4-foot wide model. The 5' icon indicates the text is specific to the 5-foot model, etc.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 11 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 location.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Prerequisites

    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 13: Exhaust Requirements Table

    1660 CFM 0.22" 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. Exhaust Washdown Requirements The entire exhaust duct system must feature an adequate washdown system.

  • Page 14: Electrical Requirements

    Chapter 2: Prerequisites Electrical Requirements The Protector PVC Hood models feature internal wiring for the fluorescent light assembly and light switch. All internal wiring is terminated at the single point wiring junction box for connection by a qualified electrician. The blower switch, and light switch wires are also terminated at the single point wiring junction box for hook-up by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 15 Now that the site for your laboratory fume hood is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and certify your hood. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move your Protector PVC Hood. • Set up the fume hood with the supporting structure and work surface.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    (15) days of delivery. DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE 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.

  • Page 17: Removing The Shipping Skid

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Removing the Shipping Skid LEAVE THE FUME HOOD ATTACHED TO ITS SHIPPING SKID UNTIL IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS FINAL LOCATION AS POSSIBLE. MOVE THE HOOD BY USING A SUITABLE FLOOR JACK, OR BY PLACING A FURNITURE DOLLY UNDERNEATH THE SKID.

  • Page 18: Install Pvc Hood On Support Structure & Hardboard Support

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Install the Protector PVC Hood on a Supporting Structure and Hardboard Support The Protector PVC Hood is heavy! Use caution when lifting or moving the hood. When installing the Protector PVC Fume Hood onto the hardboard work surface or benchtop, ensure that the structure can safely support the combined weight of the fume hood and any related equipment.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Getting Started 4. Anchor cabinet(s) with seismic restraints if required by the local code in your area. Step 4 Step 5 Figure 3-1 5. Secure the hardboard surface to the top of the base cabinet(s) using adhesives with the Solvent Storage Cabinets(s) or mechanical fasteners with the Acid Storage Cabinet(s).
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started Rear Wall Place Cross Support Here Figure 3-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 21: Connecting To Protector Pvc Hood Exhaust System

    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 22: Connecting To The Exhaust Washdown

    Chapter 3: Getting Started prevent the pooling of the washdown water and perchloric acid salts or acids in the duct. CAUTION: PVC Fume Hoods must never be manifolded into a common exhaust system. They require a dedicated exhaust system. Connecting to the Exhaust Washdown The entire exhaust duct system must have an adequate washdown system.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Electrical Supply Source To The Pvc Fume Hood

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Protector PVC Fume Hood Prior to connecting any electrical wiring to the fume hood structure, refer to the hood identification plate for the proper electrical requirements of your specific model.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Getting Started Primary I.D. Plate Internal Junction Box Secondary I.D. Plate Figure 3-3 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.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Service Lines To The Pvc Fume Hood

    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 26: Connecting The Washdown Control Fixture To The Pvc Fume Hood

    This should be done across the sash opening of the hood in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual section on laboratory hoods. (See Appendix D – Reference) Labconco recommends an average face velocity at the sash opening of 80 to 100 feet per minute.

  • Page 27: Your Next Step

    “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 rating.) For “field use” ASHRAE testing, contact Labconco Ventilation Ventures Team or Customer Service for a certified on-site contractor.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Getting Started Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 29: Precautions

    Performance Features: Your Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Fume Hood has been engineered to efficiently ventilate and remove Perchloric acid fumes. The Protector PVC Acid Digestion Fume Hood has been engineered to efficiently ventilate and remove acid fumes of all kinds (excluding Perchloric acid) including hydrofluoric acid (HF).
  • Page 30 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions system as there are no screws or hollow fasteners present that could harbor undesirable residue. The Protector PVC Fume Hood has been engineered to allow you, the customer, the maximum work area and personnel safety. The by- pass air configuration on the Protector PVC Fume Hoods is totally dependent on air being supplied to the hood from its surrounding environment for...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 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" operating height. Exhaust volume and blower sizing are based on the 28"...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions services are most easily added at the factory, because of the PVC liner. 11. All hoods are factory-prepared for up to 7 service fixtures. Additional fixtures are available only as a factory special. Liner hole drilling is required to add another fixture in the field.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 19. Optional Ceiling Enclosure Kits are available for a decorative facade between the hood and the ceiling. 20. Optional Sash Stops provide a means of controlling the operating height of the sash. 21. Washdown control fixture. Located on the left hand side of the hood superstructure, this valve controls the water flow to the integral washdown spray nozzles.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1, 15 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 35: 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...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions AIRFLOW THROUGH THE STRUCTURE. DO NOT PLACE LARGE, BULKY OBJECTS SUCH AS BLOCK HEATERS, DIRECTLY ON THE HOOD WORK SURFACE. INSTEAD, ELEVATE THE OBJECT 2" TO 3" ON BLOCKS TO ALLOW A FLOW OF AIR UNDER THE OBJECT AND INTO THE LOWER REAR BAFFLE EXHAUST SLOT.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety requires regular washdown of fume hood interior, ductwork, and the movement of air preferably after each experiment. The baffle on this hood may be removed for access to all surfaces as a follow-up to washdown procedures.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions All apparatus used within the hood interior should have inorganic coatings and lubricants. Although, the Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Fume Hoods conform to all generally accepted standards of design for this type of equipment, we accept no responsibility or liability for accidents that may possibly occur...

  • Page 39: Your Next Step

    Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Ensure that the hood is connected to electrical service in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Failure to do so may create a fire or electrical hazard. Do not remove or service any electrical components without first disconnecting the hood from electrical service.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5: Using The Pvc Fume Hood

    Operating the Vertical- Rising Glass Sash Because of the Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Hood’s 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.

  • Page 42: Operating The Vertical-Rising Lexan Sash

    Chapter 5: Using Your Protector PVC Hood Operating the Vertical- Rising Lexan Sash Because of the Protector PVC Acid Digestion 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.

  • Page 43: Working In The Protector Pvc Fume Hood

    Chapter 5: Using Your Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Fume connecting the water line to the plugged connection on top of the washdown hood system. Working in your Protector PVC Fume Hood Planning • Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before beginning work. •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector PVC Hood • Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of the hood. Final Purging • Upon completion of work, the hood should be allowed to operate for two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants from the work area before shutting down blower.

  • Page 45: Your Next Step

    Chapter 5: Using Your Protector PVC Perchloric Acid Fume Shutdown • Only turn off the fluorescent light and hood blower if final washdown is complete, and then close the sash. Your Next Step After you understand how to operate and work in the fume hood, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector PVC Fume Hood.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector PVC Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6: Maintaining The Pvc Fume Hood

    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 and...

  • Page 48: Routine Maintenance Schedule

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector PVC Hood Routine Maintenance Schedule Daily • Washdown PVC liner and PVC baffle surfaces (if used daily) from Perchloric acid salts or acids as outlined in Chapter 5 Final Washdown. Weekly • Using ordinary dish soap to clean the surface inside of the fume hood, and the work surface.

  • Page 49: Routine Service Operations

    Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector PVC Hood signs of abnormal wear on the sash pulleys, cables and clamps. Routine Service Operations Front Panel Removal: 1. Simply lift the front panel up and then away from the hood to provide access to the top. Changing the Fluorescent Lamp: 1.
  • Page 50 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector PVC Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7: Modifying The Pvc Fume Hood

    There are several ways to modify the fume hood for your individual requirements. These include the addition of work surfaces, service fixtures, air monitor, distillation grids, electrical duplex outlets, ceiling enclosures, and rear panels. Installing Hardboard Support Surface Your Protector PVC Fume Hood requires a hardboard support surface to properly support the integral work surface of the one-piece PVC liner.

  • Page 52: Installing Ceiling Enclosures Above The Pvc Fume Hood

    Hood Your Protector PVC Fume Hood has mounting holes to accept a ceiling enclosure to close off the area between the top of the hood and the ceiling. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. Figure 7-1 Installing Rear Panels...

  • Page 53: Installing Additional Service Fixtures

    Fixtures Additional service fixtures can be installed. The fume hood is factory set to accept up to four valves per side, but the liner is not drilled for extra fixtures. Contact Labconco Customer Service for information. Figure 7-2 Knob Figure 7-3 Valve Figure 7-4 Hose Connector Installing Guardian™...

  • Page 54: Sash Stop Kit - Field Installation

    Your Protector PVC 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 permitted on explosion-proof hoods.)

  • Page 55: Your Next Step

    Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector PVC Hood Your Next Step After you understand the modifying procedures, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 56 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector PVC Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 57: 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 Remote blower and Wires not connected Check connection of switches.

  • Page 58: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Fume hood blower Lamp wiring is Inspect lamp wiring. operates but lights disconnected. will not operate Defective lamp Replace lamp ballasts. ballasts. Improper user See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 and Contaminants escape outside of techniques for the “Safety Precautions”...
  • Page 59 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Vertical-rising sash Place horizontal sliding glass frame is distorted. symmetrically 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.
  • Page 60 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 61: Appendix A: Protector Pvc Hood 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 62 Appendix A: Protector PVC Hood Components Item Quantity Part No. Description 1302300 Switch, Rocker 1327500 Switch, Plug (Fills cutout when switch is not used) 9818400 Access Cover 9825100 Label, Access Cover (includes all three corner labels) 9810800 Side Panel, 24" internal deep hoods – NOT SHOWN 9810801 Side Panel, 30"...
  • Page 63 Appendix A: Protector PVC Hood Components Figure A-1 5, 6 10, 21 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 64 Appendix A: Protector PVC Hood Components Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 65: Appendix B: Protector Pvc Hood Dimensions

    Protector PVC Hood Model Widths 48.00 72.00 96.00 38.25 62.25 86.25 Figure B-1 Dimensions in inches. CAD layouts available upon request. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
  • Page 66 Appendix B: Protector PVC Hood Dimensions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 67: 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 68: Appendix C: Protector Pvc Hood Specifications

    Appendix C: Protector PVC Hood Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 69: 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 70 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...
  • Page 71 Appendix D: References NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code • Approved cabinets may be metal or wood • Vent location on cabinets are required • Venting of cabinets not a requirement National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O.
  • Page 72 Appendix D: References Schilt, Alfred A. PVC Hood and Perchlorates. The G. Frederick Smith Chemical Company, Columbus, OH: 1979. Steere, Norman. CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety, 2 Edition. CRC Press, 1971. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

  • Page 73: 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 36960-30, Rev. A, ECO E344 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

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