Labconco Protector 4882200 User Manual

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Page 1 ® Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 4882200 6082200 7282200 9682200 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 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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Your Next Step CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Filter Pack Requirements Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements Your Next Step CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure &...
Page 4 CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PROTECTOR Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash Operating the A-Style Combination Sash Operating the Blower Operating the Lights Working in your Protector Radioisotope Hood Your Next Step CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FUME HOOD Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations Your Next Step CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FUME HOOD Installing Hardboard Support...
Page 5 Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® Stainless Steel Radioisotope Laboratory Fume Hood. The Protector® Radioisotope Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to efficiently ventilate procedures using radiochemicals. 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 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 Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the components of the fume hoods. Appendix B: Protector Radioisotope Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods. Appendix C: Protector Radioisotope Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hood.
Page 8 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 If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine maintenance proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Radioisotope Hood. For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood, go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Laboratory Fume Hood.
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 site.
Page 12 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 0.26" 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. Filter Pack Requirements Contact your local EPA or NRC office to determine if exhaust filtration is required.
Page 14 Chapter 2: Prerequisites Service Line Requirements All service lines to the laboratory fume hood should be ¼ inch outside diameter, copper (brass for natural gas), and equipped with an easily accessible shut-off valve, should disconnection be required. If the service line pressure exceeds 40 PSI, it must be equipped with a pressure regulator to reduce the line pressure.
Page 15 • Connect to an exhaust system. • Connect the optional filter packs to the exhaust system (not sold through Labconco). • Connect the electrical supply source. • Connect the service lines. • Seal the Protector Radioisotope Hood to the hardboard support (included).
Page 16 (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 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 Chapter 3: Getting Started Install the Protector Radioisotope Hood on a Supporting Structure and Hardboard Support The Protector Radioisotope Hood is heavy! Use caution when lifting or moving the unit. When installing the Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood onto the hardboard support 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 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 Hardboard Surface Place Cross Support Here Figure 3-2 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 21 11" nominal pipe (11.00" 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 Chapter 3: Getting Started manufacturers of exhaust filters appropriate for use with radio-chemicals. The HEPA filter assembly can be used to remove most particulate forms of radio- chemicals being used today. The activated carbon filter is used in the removal of gaseous form radiochemicals and can be used in conjunction with the HEPA filter, depending on the materials being used inside the fume hood.
Page 23 Chapter 3: Getting Started WARNING: The building electrical supply system for Protector Radioisotope Hoods should include overload protection. A switch or circuit breaker should be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator. The switch or circuit breaker is to be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment.
Page 24 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. Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 25 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.
Page 26 “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 the Labconco Ventilation Ventures Team or Customer Service for the name of a certified on-site contractor.
Page 27 Performance Features: The Protector Radioisotope Laboratory Hood has been engineered to provide you the maximum in work area and personal safety. The by-pass air configuration on the Radioisotope Fume Hood is totally dependent on air being supplied to the hood from its surrounding environment for proper operation.
Page 28 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions Even though the stainless steel seams are smooth to the touch, there are microscopic voids within the surface in which radioactive particles can lodge and are not easily removed by the above mentioned surface decontamination procedures.
Page 29 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 is based on the 28"...
Page 30 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions wired to hood single point junction box. Additional electrical receptacles are available as factory or field installed. 13. Type 304 stainless steel interior liner is one- piece stainless, non-reactive type 304 stainless steel with coved interior corners and integral work surface bottom.
Page 31 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 1, 15 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 32 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 33 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.) Never place your head inside hood.
Page 34 Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions 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. The Protector Radioisotope Laboratory Hood should be certified by a qualified certification technician and safety officer before it is initially used.
Page 35 Operating the Vertical- Rising Sash Because of the Protector Radioisotope 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 along the handle.
Page 36 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood Operating the A-Style Combination Sash Optional hood models have additional energy saving sashes called A-style combination sashes in place of vertical-rising sashes. These combination sashes allow the operator to use the hood with sashes either half open horizontally or vertically to conserve energy.
Page 37 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood Working in your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood Planning • Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before beginning work. • Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or entry into the room while the hood is in use.
Page 38 Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Radioisotope Fume 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. Unloading Materials and Equipment •...
Page 39 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.
Page 40 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Radioisotope 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 41 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Radioisotope Fume 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. Turn light switch to “OFF.” 2.
Page 42 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 43 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. Installing Hardboard Support Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood includes a hardboard support for the support of the one-piece stainless steel liner.
Page 44 The Protector Radioisotope 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 Behind the Fume Hood...
Page 45 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...
Page 46 Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. (Not acceptable on explosion-proof hoods). Figure 7-8...
Page 47 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Radioisotope Fume 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 48 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Radioisotope Fume Hood Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 49 Refer to the following table if the 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 50 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Fume hood blower Lamp wiring is Inspect lamp wiring. operates but lights disconnected. don’t work (cont.) Defective lamp Replace lamp ballasts. ballasts. Improper user See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 Contaminants escape outside of techniques for the and “Safety Precautions”...
Page 51 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 52 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 53 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 54 Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Hood Components Item Quantity Part No. Description 9721901 Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 3') – use on 4' & 8' Hoods 9721900 Lamp, Fluorescent (T8 x 4') – use on 5' & 6' Hoods 1302300 Switch, Rocker 1327500 Switch, Plug (Fills cutout when switch is not used) 9818400...
Page 55 Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Hood Components Figure A-1 5, 6 10, 21 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 56 Appendix A: Protector Radioisotope Hood Components Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 57 Protector Stainless Steel Radioisotope Hood Model Widths 48.00 60.00 72.00 96.00 38.25 50.25 62.25 86.25 Dimensions in inches. CAD layouts available upon request. Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 58 Appendix B: Protector Radioisotope Hood Dimensions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 59 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 60 Appendix C: Protector Radioisotope Hood Specifications Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 Appendix D: References Schilt, Alfred A. Perchloric Acid 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 65 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 36960-27, Rev. C, ECO E344 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...

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