User’s Manual Protector® XStream® Laboratory Fume Hoods Models 9840400, 9840401, 9840402, 9840403, 9840500, 9840501, 9840502, 9840503, 9840600, 9840601, 9840602, 9840603, 9840800, 9840801, 9840802, 9840803 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION About This Manual Typographical Conventions Your Next Step 1 2 3 4 CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES Location Requirements Support Requirements Exhaust Requirements Exhaust Requirements Table Electrical Requirements Service Line Requirements Space Requirements 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your Fume Hood Removing the Shipping Skid Sash Weight Release Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure & Work Surface Connecting to the Hood Exhaust System
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FUME HOOD Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Service Operations 31 31 32 CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FUME HOOD Installing Work Surfaces Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood Installing Rear Panels behind the Fume Hood Installing Additional Service Fixtures Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor Distillation Grids – Field Installation Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 37 APPENDIX A: PROTECTOR XSTREAM CO
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® XStream® Laboratory Fume Hood. Your Protector XStream Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to protect you by providing superior containment while conserving energy at OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. It is the result of Labconco’s commitment to developing a high performance fume hood and more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume hoods.
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix C: Protector XStream Hood Specifications contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume hood. Wiring diagrams are also included. Appendix D: References lists the various resources available that deal with laboratory fume hoods. Typographical Conventions Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help you understand and use this manual: • • • • • • • • • Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic type (e.g.
Chapter 1: Introduction Your Next Step If your Fume Hood needs to be installed, proceed to Chapter 2: Prerequisites to ensure your installation site meets all of the requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3: Getting Started for instructions on how to install your laboratory fume hood and make all of the necessary connections. If you would like to review how Labconco’s high performance laboratory fume hoods operate, go to Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions.
CHAPTER 2 PREREQUISITES Before you install your laboratory fume hood, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your hood. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power must be located near the installation site. Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site: • • • • • • The location requirements. The support requirements.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Location Requirements ! The fume hood should be located away from traffic patterns, doors, windows, fans, ventilation registers, and any other air-handling device that could disrupt its airflow patterns. All windows in the room should be closed. Support Requirements ! DO NOT install the fume hood on a cart, dolly, or mobile bench. ALL Protector XStream Hood installations must be permanent and stationary.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites Hood Size Standard Model Description 4' 48" Protector XStream Hood 5' 60" Protector XStream Hood 6' 72" Protector XStream Hood 8' 96" Protector XStream Hood Hood Size Standard Model Description 4' 48" Protector XStream Hood 5' 60" Protector XStream Hood 6' 72" Protector XStream Hood 8' 96" Protector XStream Hood Full Open 28" Sash Opening Static Face Exhaust Pressure Velocity Volume Loss 60 fpm 440 CFM 0.08" H2O 80 fpm 590 CFM 0.13" H2O 100 fpm 730 CFM 0.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites by a qualified electrician. Refer to Chapter 3: Getting Started and Appendix C: Protector XStream Specifications for the wiring diagram for proper electrical installation. 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.
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED Now that the site for your laboratory fume hood is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and certify your unit. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move your Protector XStream Hood. • Set up the fume hood with the supporting structure and work surface. • Connect to an exhaust system. • Connect the electrical supply source. • Connect the service lines. • Seal the Protector XStream Hood to the work surface.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Unpacking Your Laboratory Fume Hood The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery. Carefully remove the shrink-wrap or carton on your fume hood and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If your unit is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.
Chapter 3: Getting Started After you verify the fume hood components, move your hood to the location where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed next to remove the shipping skid from your unit. 1. Remove the side panels by unscrewing the Phillips screws. 2. Find the hardware (bolts, washers, nuts) that attach the fume hood to the skid and remove the hardware. Some hardware is on the sides and some is on the back.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 1.0" leading radius to promote aerodynamic airflow at low velocities. The high performance XStream work surface should have a 36" deep dimension. ! WARNING: It is important to: 1). Support the rear of the work surface and fume hood. 2). The cross support provides support for the bottom of the work surface. 3). Install the cross support after the base cabinets and work surface are leveled and before installing the hood.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Place Cross Support Here. Figure 3-1 Connecting to the Protector XStream Hood Exhaust System ! WARNING: The weight of the exhaust ductwork system must be supported independently of the hood superstructure. Do not allow this weight to be supported by the hood structure as damage to the hood may occur. The exhaust connection should be installed by a qualified HVAC contractor. The exhaust connection on your hood has been designed for 12" nominal pipe (12.
Chapter 3: Getting Started for minimum static pressure loss with proper transport velocities away from the hood. Should higher transport velocities be required, simply install a reducer after the hood exhaust outlet. Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and total system static pressure loss. ! The selected exhaust duct material should match the hood procedures and chemicals used to ensure compatibility.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Primary I.D. Plate Located behind Front Panel Internal Junction Box Front Panel Secondary I.D. Label Figure 3-2 All wiring for the fume hood SHOULD be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all local codes. In most cases, the hood will require the use of shielded conduit to protect the wiring into the hood. The grounding connection shall not be made to the terminal box cover.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ! ! NOTE: Inspect all fittings for leakage. Tighten the fittings slightly if needed. CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with any standard service fixture. Contact Labconco Customer Service for oxygen fixture information. Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be required, remove the service access plate on the hood front corner posts by loosening their individual screws.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Certifying the Protector XStream Fume Hood The combination of your laboratory hood, exhaust ductwork, and exhaust blower gives you the flexibility to change the airflow at the sash opening of your hood. To determine the actual face velocity at the sash opening, airflow velocity readings will need to be taken. This should be done across the sash opening of the hood in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual section on laboratory hoods.
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CHAPTER 4 HIGH PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS High Performance Features: The Protector XStream High Performance Laboratory Hood is designed to meet the needs of the laboratory scientist, and provide superior containment while conserving energy at OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. The Protector XStream laboratory fume hood has been designed to effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety the air foil to help control fluctuations in face velocity, which occur as the sash is closed. 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 18" height to maximize energy usage. Sash stops are included to limit sash height to 18" and reduce energy usage. 2.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety over the air foil, air continues to enter from under the air foil and through the Clean-Sweep openings. 10. Streamlined corner posts provide maximum visibility and the flexibility to add services after installation. 11. All hoods are factory prepared for up to 8 service fixtures. 12. Duplex electrical receptacles are mounted on the right and left corner posts as requested. Receptacles are factorywired to hood single point junction box. 13.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety 19. Spillstopper™ Solid Epoxy Work Surface is dished to contain spills, and provides a large 1.0" radiused leading edge to promote aerodynamic airflow. (Work surface is sold separately). 20. Optional Ceiling Enclosure Kits are available for a decorative facade between the hood and the ceiling. 21. Sash Stops located 18" off the work surface provide a means of controlling the operating height of the sash, and further reducing energy requirements if so desired.
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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Safety Precautions ! ) Although the laboratory hood has been engineered to maintain optimum operator safety, caution should always be used while working in the hood. Prior to using the hood, check to make sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is entering the hood at its specified face velocity. USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN THE HOOD AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY WITH A MILD DETERGENT.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Always work as far back in hood as possible. It is best to keep all chemicals and apparatus 6" inside the front of the hood. This hood does not feature explosion-proof electrical components, unless ordered separately. Therefore, use of flammable or explosive materials in quantities above the explosive limit are not recommended. Do not work with chemicals in this hood without the exhaust system running. Do not store chemicals in a fume hood.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Proper operation of the fume hood depends largely upon the hood’s location and the operator’s work habits. Consult the Reference Manual in Appendix D.
CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR PROTECTOR XSTREAM FUME HOOD Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash S Because of the Protector XStream 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. The verticalrising sash may be raised to a maximum 28" operating height.
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood S A Operating the Blower Your Protector XStream Fume Hood utilizes a remote style blower, which can be activated by turning the blower switch to “ON.” You can validate the hood performance by watching smoke drawn into the hood face opening. S A Operating the Lights Your Protector XStream Fume Hood utilizes a factory-wired fluorescent light to illuminate the hood interior. Simply turn the light switch to “ON” to operate.
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Fume Hood Work Techniques • Keep all materials at least 6 inches inside of the sash, and perform all contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area as possible. • Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area. • Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of the hood.
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTAINING YOUR PROTECTOR XSTREAM 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. DO NOT attempt to perform these operations if you are not properly trained.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Fume Hood Monthly (or more often as required) • Determine the actual face velocity through the sash opening of the hood where the average reading should be at the specified velocity. (Use calibrated thermal anemometer or other approved apparatus). • Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces of the hood, particularly the front of the hood, to remove any accumulated dust. • Check all service valves, if so equipped, for proper operation.
CHAPTER 7 MODIFYING YOUR PROTECTOR XSTREAM 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 Work Surfaces Your Protector XStream Fume Hood requires a large 1.0" leading edge radiused work surface to work properly, and achieve high performance.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood Your Protector XStream 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 7-2 Installing Rear Panels Behind the Fume Hood Your Protector XStream Fume Hood can be modified to add a rear panel behind the fume hood when the fume hood is placed on an island.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Figure 7-3 Knob Figure 7-5 Hose Connector Figure 7-4 Valve Installing Guardian™ Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian™ Jr. Airflow Monitor The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor P/N 9743211 continuously monitors face velocity through the fume hood opening. 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.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Fume Hood Figure 7-8 Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet Your Protector XStream Fume Hood can be ordered with duplex outlets, however, if you ordered a model without an electrical duplex outlet you can have one installed in the field by a qualified electrician. Contact Labconco Customer Service for ordering information. (Not acceptable on explosion-proof hoods).
CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following table if your fume hood fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Remote blower and lights won’t operate Wires not connected at junction boxes or switches. Check connection of switches. Check connection to control box on top of unit. Circuit breakers tripped in building electrical supply. Reset circuit breakers.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Fume hood blower operates, but lights will not operate Lamp wiring is disconnected. Inspect lamp wiring. Defective lamp ballasts. Replace lamp ballasts. Improper user techniques for the fume hood. See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3 and “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections in the manual. (Ref. Appendix D) Restriction of the baffle air slots or – blockage of the exhaust outlet.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM Electrical duplex outlets no longer have power Service valves no longer operate CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Vertical sash frame is distorted. Place horizontal glass symmetrically and pull sash down to air foil. Straighten damaged frame. Cable is frayed or has slipped off the pulleys. Re-install, cable must be replaced immediately if damaged. Wires not connected or faulty duplex. Check wire connection or replace duplex.
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APPENDIX A PROTECTOR XSTREAM COMPONENTS Illustration A-1 indicate the location of the following service parts: Protector XStream Replacement Parts Item Quantity Part No.
Appendix A: Protector Components Item Quantity Part No.
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APPENDIX B PROTECTOR XSTREAM DIMENSIONS Figure B-1 Product Service 1-800-522-7658 45
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APPENDIX C PROTECTOR XSTREAM FUME HOOD SPECIFICATIONS 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). Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage.
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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) • Average 2.5 linear feet of hood space per person Occupational Health and Safety U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Appendix D: References ASHRAE 110-1995 Method of Testing Performance of Fume Hoods Evaluates fume hood’s containment characteristics • Three part test: Smoke generation, Face velocity profile, Tracer gas release @ 4 liters per minute • Rated As Manufactured (AM), As Installed (AI) and As Used (AU) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 636-8400 ANSI Z9.5-1993 Laboratory Standard Covers entire laboratory ventilation system.
Appendix D: References National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (800) 344-3555 General References American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice, Cincinnati, OH ASHRAE Standard Committee. ASHRAE Standard Atlanta: ASHRAE Publications Sales Department, 1995 British Standards Institution, Laboratory Fume Cupboards.
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