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- Page 1 97009 Series 97010 Series 97160 Series 98604 Series 98605 Series 98606 Series 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...
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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 Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements Your Next Step CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Floor-Mounted Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Disassembly &... - Page 4 Sealing the Floor-Mounted Hood to the Floor Certifying the Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hoods Your Next Step CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Performance Features Safety Precautions Your Next Step CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PROTECTOR FUME HOOD Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Operating the Horizontal-Sliding Sashes Operating the Blower Operating the Lights...
- Page 5 Protector® XL™ Floor-Mounted (Walk-In) Laboratory Fume Hood. Your Protector Floor-Mounted Laboratory 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.
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Page 6: 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 Floor-Mounted (Walk-In) 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 A: Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the components of the fume hoods. Appendix B: Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods. Appendix C: Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hood. -
Page 8: Your Next Step
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 fume hood. •... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine maintenance on the cabinet, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector XL Floor- Mounted Hood. For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood, go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector XL Floor-Mounted Fume Hood. - Page 10 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 11 Before you install your Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your floor-mounted 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.
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Page 12: Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Location Requirements The floor-mounted 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 floor-mounted fume hood on a cart, dolly, or mobile... - Page 13 CFM’s and pressures. Proper blower selection can be determined from these exhaust requirements and the total system static pressure loss. Contact Labconco Customer Service at 800-821-5525 for assistance in sizing a blower system. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 14: Electrical Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Electrical Requirements The Protector XL Floor-Mounted 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 hook-up 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 Protector XL Floor-Mounted (Walk-In) Hood is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and certify it. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move your Protector XL Floor- Mounted Hood. •...
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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 FLOOR-MOUNTED 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 Do not move the hood by tilting it onto a hand truck. 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... - Page 18 Chapter 3: Getting Started NOTE: THE SASH WEIGHT IS MATCHED FOR THIS MODEL OF HOOD AND SHOULD NOT BE EXCHANGED WITH ANY OTHER UNIT. Disassembly and Reassembly of the Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood There may be some disassembly and reassembly work, due to the large physical size of your laboratory hood and the ability to maneuver it into your laboratory.
- Page 19 Chapter 3: Getting Started Upper Cabinet Installation of the Protector XL Floor- Mounted Hood Remove the upper cabinet assembly side panels and front panels prior to cabinet placement. Then place the upper cabinet assembly on top of the lower base assembly, being careful to clear the lower base assembly during placement.
- Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started Vertical-Rising Sash Installation for the 4', 5', 6', & 8' Floor-Mounted Hoods The Vertical-Rising Sash Floor-Mounted Hood has two vertical-rising sashes. The rear vertical-rising sash moves from the floor to full open and picks up the front vertical-rising sash, which travels from the midpoint to full open.
- Page 21 Chapter 3: Getting Started Rear Lower Sash attaches to Outer Front Upper Sash attaches to Inner Cable to Outer two Weights for full Cable to Inner Sheet Metal Weight travel for partial upper travel only Inner Rear Pulley Inner Front Pulley for Front Upper Sash Outer Rear Sheave...
- Page 22 Chapter 3: Getting Started Left Corner Post Typical Stainless Steel Corner Post Screws. Strap Plate Strap Plate Hardware Right Corner Post Upper Front Sash Rubber Bumper Align Upper and Lower Sash Tracks with Strap Front Vertical Plates (both sides). Sash Left Sash Track Rear Sash...
- Page 23 Chapter 3: Getting Started Left Sash Weight for Rear Sash that travels to the floor Sheet Metal Sash Weight for Upper Front Sash Right Sash Weight Left Rear Sash Track (other side not shown) Rear View Figure 3-4 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 24: Lower Sash Track & Threshold Installation For Horizontal Sashes
Chapter 3: Getting Started Lower Sash Track & Threshold Installation for Horizontal-Sliding Sashes on 8', 10', 12', & 16' Floor- Mounted Hoods The lower sash track assembly is comprised of a sash track threshold, front and rear ramps, and threshold support brackets. - Page 25 Chapter 3: Getting Started Threshold Support Bracket Rear Ramp Lower Sash Track Threshold Front Ramp Figure 3-5 Horizontal-Sliding Sash Installation for the 8', 10', 12', & 16' Floor-Mounted Hoods The Floor-Mounted Hood with horizontal-sliding sashes is supplied with four individual sash doors. These doors have been packaged separately during shipment and require installation in the field.
- Page 26 Chapter 3: Getting Started the door assembly into the corresponding lower track slot. As each door is placed into position, slide the door the full length of the track assembly to assure proper height adjustment. If the door drags in the lower track, adjust the nylon roller bearing on the mounting bracket to raise the height of the door.
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Page 27: 8', 10', 12', & 16' Floor-Mounted Hoods
Chapter 3: Getting Started Corner Post Installation for the Floor-Mounted Hoods Both left and right corner posts have been shipped uninstalled. The one-piece corner posts are to be installed once the upper and lower cabinet assemblies have been properly positioned. The edges on the corner posts fit directly onto the side frames. - Page 28 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-7 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 29: Header Installation For The Floor-Mounted Hoods
Chapter 3: Getting Started Header Installation for the Floor-Mounted Hoods The header is shipped separately in its protective packaging. To install, the header is fastened to the corner covers by four #12 screws. Reach behind the corner posts from the side and install the screws to support the header. -
Page 30: Connecting To The Protector 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 31 Chapter 3: Getting Started The identification plate, model number, serial number, and electrical connection boxes are accessible from the front of the fume hood by removing the front panel. The Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood is normally wired for 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 20 Amp or 230 Volt, 50 Hz, 10 Amp electrical service.
- Page 32 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 33 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. Consult Labconco Customer Service for proper airflows for your particular model.
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Page 34: Your Next Step
Chapter 3: Getting Started Ventilation Ventures Team or Customer Service for a certified on-site contractor. NOTE: Face velocity profiles and smoke testing should be done periodically to ensure safe performance. Your Next Step After your fume hood has been installed and certified, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions. - Page 35 Performance Features: The Protector XL Floor-Mounted Laboratory Hood is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist who must transport equipment and products for experimentation, and testing under a laboratory fume hood. The Floor-Mounted Fume Hood has been designed to effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed.
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Page 36: Chapter 4: Performance Features And Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1. Unique sash provides maximum visibility. Vertical-rising sashes may be raised from a closed to 58.81" operating height; this feature is available on 4', 5', 6', and 8' floor mount models. Exhaust volume, and blower sizing is based on the rear sash being closed and the front sash opened. -
Page 37: Performance Features
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 9. Streamlined corner posts provide maximum visibility and the flexibility to add services after installation. 10. All hoods are factory-prepared for up to 8 service fixtures. 11. Duplex electrical receptacles are mounted on the right and left corner posts as requested. - Page 38 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Figure 4-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 39: Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Although the floor-mounted laboratory hood has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety, caution should always be used while working in the hood. Prior to using the floor- mounted hood, check to make sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is entering the hood at its specified face... - Page 40 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Blocking the bottom of the baffle at rear of hood will change the airflow pattern in the hood causing turbulence and possible leakage at the face of the hood. (Don’t store containers or supplies against baffles, as this will affect airflow through the hood).
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Page 41: Your Next Step
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions AVOID CROSS DRAFTS AND LIMIT TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF THE HOOD. AIR DISTURBANCES CREATED MAY DRAW FUMES OUT OF THE HOOD. The use of heat generating equipment in this hood without the exhaust system operating properly can cause damage to the hood. - Page 42 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 43: Operating The Vertical-Rising Sash
Operating the Vertical- Rising Sashes Because of the Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hood counterbalanced sash mechanism, it will take only a few pounds of force to move the sashes up or down, and you can operate the sash smoothly with one or two hands positioned any where along the handle. -
Page 44: Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood Operating the Horizontal- Sliding Sashes Horizontal-sliding sashes allow the operator the flexibility of arranging the sashes at a position suitable for various procedures. The glass sashes have a 68.15" sash opening providing a large viewing area. The airflow requirements are sized for the 50% open sash condition for the 8' model and 25% for the 10', 12', and 16' models. - Page 45 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood • Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves. Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if appropriate. Loading Materials and Equipment • Only load the materials required for the procedure. Do not overload the hood. •...
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Page 46: Your Next Step
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood 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 XL Floor-Mounted Fume Hood. Product Service 1-800-522-7658... - Page 47 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.
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Page 48: Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Routine Maintenance Schedule Weekly • Using ordinary dish soap to clean the surface inside of the fume hood, and the work surface. • Using an appropriate glass cleaner, clean the sash and all glass surfaces. •... -
Page 49: Routine Service Operations
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Routine Service Operations Front Panel Removal: 1. Lift the front panel up and then away from the hood to provide access to the top. Changing the Fluorescent Lamp: 1. Turn light switch to “OFF.” 2. - Page 50 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 51 There are several ways to modify the fume hood for your individual requirements. These include the addition of service fixtures, air monitor, distillation grids, electrical duplex outlets, ceiling enclosures, and rear panels. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 52: Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector 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 7-2 Knob... -
Page 53: Distillation Grids - Field Installation
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 7-5 Figure 7-6 Distillation Grids –... -
Page 54: Installing An Electrical Duplex Outlet
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. These are customized orders for Protector XL Floor-Mounted Hoods. Figure 7-7 Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet Your Protector XL Floor-Mounted 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. -
Page 55: 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 56: 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 Contaminants outside of fume techniques for the and “Safety Precautions”... - Page 57 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Electrical duplex Wires not connected Check wire connection or replace outlets no longer or faulty duplex. duplex. have power Circuit breakers Reset circuit breakers. tripped in building electrical supply. Faulty building Inspect building supply shut off valves Service valves no longer operate supply.
- Page 58 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 59 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"...
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Page 60: Appendix A: Protector Hood Components
Appendix A: Protector Hood Components Item Quantity Part No. Description 9819000 Nut, Hose Barb - NOT SHOWN 9825500 Label, Knob (contains all the labels) 9818900 Lens, Knob 9947100, 01, 02 115V Duplex Receptacle (GRAY) Right, Left 4' - 6', Left 8' w/ wires 9818200 Cover Plate, 115V Duplex 9947103, 04, 05... - Page 61 Appendix A: Protector Hood Components Figure A-1 5, 6 10, 21 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 62 Appendix A: Protector Hood Components Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
- Page 63 XL Floor-Mounted Model 48.00 60.00 72.00 96.00 120.00 144.00 192.00 39.20, 45.20, or 57.20 38.25 50.25 62.25 86.25 110.25 134.25 182.24 30.00, 36.00, or 48.00 43.25 55.25 67.25 91.25 Duct F All use C/L One Duct 48.00 50.00 62.00 48.00 Spacing Two Ducts Two Ducts...
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Page 64: Appendix B: Protector Hood Dimensions
Appendix B: Protector Hood Dimensions Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658... -
Page 65: Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048 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 66: Appendix C: Protector Hood Specifications
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Page 67: 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 68 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 69 Appendix D: References • Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25 or less • 80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code • Approved cabinets may be metal or wood •...
- Page 70 Appendix D: References Rayburn, Stephen R. The Foundation of Laboratory Safety, A Guide for the Biomedical Laboratory. Springer-Verlag, New York: 1990 Sax, N. Irving and Lewis, JR., Richard J. Rapid Guide to Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987. Schilt, Alfred A.
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Page 71: 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 36960-29, Rev. A, ECO E344 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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