Labconco Capture BT 31700-00 User manual

CAptureTM BT Fuming Chamber
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User’s Manual

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CAptureTM BT Fuming Chamber
2020—Present
3170000 3170001 3170002
3170003 3170004 3170005

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Copyright © 2020 Labconco Corporation. The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights reserved by
Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
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. Excluded from warranty are products with improper installation, erratic electrical or utility supply, unauthorized repair and products used with
incompatible chemicals.
CAptureTM BT Fuming Chambers carry a one-year warranty from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.
Warranty is non-transferable and only applies to the owner (organization) of record.
Buyer is exclusively responsible for the set-up, installation, verification, decontamination or calibration of equipment. This limited warranty covers parts and labor,
but not transportation and insurance charges. If the failure is determined to be covered under this warranty, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will authorize
repair or replacement of all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Repairs may be completed by 3rd party service agents approved by Labconco
Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the rights to limit this warranty based on a service agent’s travel, working hours, the site’s entry restrictions and
unobstructed access to serviceable components of the product.
Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of
all other warranties whether oral, or implied.
Returned or Damaged Goods
Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must
file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of
this equipment are required to become familiar with any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water, land,
or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to user’s compliance with such regulations.
For additional questions or support:
Labconco Customer Care [phone]
Labconco Technical Support [phone]
Hours 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST
Part #3192000 Rev. A
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Table of Contents
1: INTRODUCTION 8
About This Manual 8
Contents Included 8
2: BEFORE YOU INSTALL 9
Location Requirements 9
Clearance Requirements 9
Electrical Requirements 9
Exhaust Requirements 10
3: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11
Typographical Conventions 11
General Safety Precautions 13
Safety Precautions for this Product 15
Carbon Filter Life 18
4: INSTALLATION 19
Unpacking 19
Chamber Installation 22
Chamber Operational Checks 24
Electrical System Check 24
Pre-Run Steps 24
5: PERFORMANCE FEATURES 25
Directional Airflow 26
Main Carbon Pre-Filter 27

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Main Carbon Filter 27
Blowers 27
LED Light 27
Hot Plate 27
Humidifier 27
6: USING YOUR CAPTURETM BT 29
Feature Overview 29
Initial Chamber Set-Up 30
Initial Chamber Cleaning 30
Keypad & Control Buttons 31
Screen Layout & Information 32
Humidifier Water Fill 32
Chamber Configuration 33
Loading Evidence 34
Alerts 35
CA Fuming –Program Set-up 36
CA Fuming –Maintenance Notifications 40
CA Fuming –Program Run 41
Humidify –Program Set-up 46
7: MAINTAINING YOUR CAPTURETM BT 48
Maintenance Safety Precautions 48
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 49
Drain Humidifier Tank (Weekly) 50
Inspect / Replace Pre-Filter (Monthly) 51
Clean Internal Surfaces (Monthly) 52
Vacuum/Clean Recirculation Blower Intake (Monthly) 53
Replace Main Carbon Filter (Annually) 54
Recalibrate Humidity Sensor (Quarterly) 56

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Replace Humidity Sensor (As Needed) 57
Tubing Cleanout (As Needed) 60
Cleaning Cycle 62
Service Operations 63
Manual Override of Main Door Lock 63
Moving the Chamber 64
Storage 65
Service Components –Upper Compartment 66
Service Components –Side Compartment 67
Service Components –Humidifier Assembly (Item 16) 73
Service Parts –CA Chamber Assembly (#17) 75
Diagnostics 77
Resetting a Circuit Breaker 79
Humidify Timeout 80
Wiring Diagrams 81
100-120V 81
208-230V 82
9: ACCESSORIES 83
CApture BT Stand 83
Kit, Hanging Rods 83
Kit, Perforated Shelf 83
Kit, Wire Shelf 84
Kit, Half Wire Shelf 84
Kit, Casing Holder 84
Kit, Long Gun Holder 84
Kit, Large Clips 84
Kit, Mini Bag Clips 85
Security Tags 85
Exhaust Kit 85
10: TROUBLESHOOTING 86

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Chamber Display will not turn on 86
Chamber will not achieve humidity 87
Chamber does not exhaust CA fumes 88
Door alarm active when door(s) closed 89
Hot Plate will not achieve temperature set point 90
White CA residue builds on inside of Chamber 91
Heavy Background CA on evidence 92
APPENDIX A: CONSUMABLES LIST 93
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 94
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 96
Power Data 96
Environmental Conditions 97

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1: Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of a Labconco CAptureTM BT Fuming Chamber. The
chamber is designed to protect you and the room environment from Cyanoacrylate
vapors produced while fuming evidence with CA glues. The CApture BT Fuming
Chamber is the result of years of experience in manufacturing laboratory equipment,
and users like you suggested many of its features to us.
This product offers many unique features. To take full advantage of them, please
acquaint yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference.
About This Manual
This manual is written for the installer, end user, and servicer of this product.
This manual contains important operation and safety information. When you see a
symbol, such as the INFO symbol to the left, pay close attention to the information
provided. Before installing or operating this product, you must read Section 3: Safety
Precautions.
Contents Included
The following items are packaged with the product.
•User’s manual (USB Thumbdrive)
•Power cord
•Hygrometer
•Security Tags (3)
•Leg Levelers (4)
The location of these items and additional details are found in Section 4: Installation.

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2: Before You Install
Before you install the product, the site should be prepared for installation. Examine the
location where you intend to install it. You must be certain that the area is level and of
solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power must be located
within 10 feet (3 m) of the installation site.
Location Requirements
The chamber is equipped with leg levelers (if not attached to the accessory stand) to
ease level chamber installation. It should be located on a flat surface for proper
chamber alignment and door operation. The surface must support 500 lbs. (227 kg).
Clearance Requirements
A minimum clearance of at least 6 inches (150 mm) is suggested on the top of the
chamber, 12 inches (300 mm) on the right side for service, and 2 inches (50 mm)
behind the chamber. There should be 36 inches (914 mm) clearance at the front of the
chamber to allow the door to swing open without hitting any obstructions.
See Appendix B: Dimensions for overall product dimensions.
Electrical Requirements
Catalog Number
Typical Operating
Current (Amps)
Electrical Circuit Requirements1
3170000
4 A
115 V, 60 Hz, 12 A
1 Phase
3170001, -02, -03, -04, -05
2 A
230 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A
1 Phase
An outlet with an appropriate circuit breaker should be located as close as possible to
the product, but no greater than 10 feet (3 m). Consult your local electrical codes for
properly rated circuit breakers. For safe operation the dedicated outlet must provide a
protective earthing ground connection to the product.
1 Electrical Requirements, ‘V’ = VAC (Voltage with alternating current), ‘A’ = Amperes

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Exhaust Requirements
The CApture BT Fuming Chamber does not require exhaust ducting. The unit filters the
chamber air through a pre-filter and a main carbon filter to remove Cyanoacrylate
vapors. Clean exhaust air from the chamber is recirculated back into the room.

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3: Safety Precautions
Before unpacking, installing, operating, maintaining, or servicing this equipment, read
the following safety warnings and precautions.
Avant le déballage, l’installation, le fonctionnement, l’entretien ou la maintenance de cet
équipement, lire les avertissements de sécurité et les précautions d’emploi.
CAUTION –See Manual. When this symbol is on the equipment, it indicates a
caution that is detailed in this manual.
MISE EN GARDE –Voir le manuel. Lorsque ce symbole est apposé sur
l’équipement, il renvoie à une mise en garde détaillée dans ce manuel.
Typographical Conventions
DANGER –An imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER –Situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut
entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves.
CAUTION –Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
MISE EN GARDE –Signale une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle
n’est pas évitée, peut provoquer des blessures mineures à modérées ou des
dommages matériels.
NOTE –Advice or suggestions to help the process.
REMARQUE –Conseils ou suggestions pour le déroulement du processus.

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BURN RISK (HIGH TEMPERATURE) –Air or components that will be very hot.
Take care not to touch these defined areas. Failure to avoid these areas may
result in moderate to severe injury.
RISQUE DE BRÛLURE (TEMPÉRATURE ÉLEVÉE) –Air ambiant ou
composant devenant très chaud. Veiller à ne pas toucher ces zones délimitées.
L’absence de précaution pour éviter ces zones peut entraîner des blessures
modérées, voire graves.
EXTREME COLD (LOW TEMPERATURE) –Air or components that will be very
COLD. Take care not to touch these defined areas. Failure to avoid these areas
may result in moderate to severe injury.
FROID INTENSE (TEMPÉRATURE BASSE) –Air ambiant ou composant
devenant très froid. Veiller à ne pas toucher ces zones délimitées. L’absence de
précaution pour éviter ces zones peut entraîner des blessures modérées voire
graves.
PINCH POINT –Areas or components that can pinch or cut. Take care not to
touch these defined areas.
POINT DE PINCEMENT –Zones ou composants présentant un risque de
pincement ou de coupure. Veiller à ne pas toucher ces zones délimitées.
MOVING PARTS –Areas or components that contain moving parts. Take care
not to touch these defined areas.
PIÈCES MOBILES –Zones ou composants contenant des pièces mobiles.
Veiller à ne pas toucher ces zones délimitées.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK –The specified procedure or area poses a risk
of electrical shock. ALWAYS disconnect main power cord or electrical supply
before proceeding.
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE –La procédure ou la zone spécifiée présente
un risque de choc électrique. TOUJOURS débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
secteur ou l’alimentation électrique avant toute intervention.
FLAMMABLE / NO SOLVENTS –Do not place flammable liquids or solvents in
this product.
INFLAMMABLE / PAS DE SOLVANTS –Ne placez aucun liquid inflammable
dans cette produit.

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LIFTING HAZARD –Do not lift or move this equipment without assistance.
DANGER DE LEVAGE –Ne pas soulever ou déplacer cet équipement sans
assistance.
MAGNETIC FIELD IN USE –Magnets or magnetic field present.
CHAMP MAGNETIQUE UTILISE –Présence d'aimants ou de champ
magnétique.
DO NOT TOUCH –Components or areas indicated are sensitive and will suffer
damage if touched. Take care not to touch these defined components or areas.
Failure to avoid these areas will result in damage to the product.
NE PAS TOUCHER –Les composants ou les zones indiquées sont sensibles et
subiront des dégâts s’ils sont touchés. Veiller à ne pas toucher ces composants
ou zones délimité(e)s. L’absence de précaution pour éviter ces zones
endommagera le produit.
TOOL REQUIRED –Tool required to access specified area.
OUTIL NÉCESSAIRE –Outil nécessaire pour accéder à la zone spécifiée.
General Safety Precautions
Follow all the safety precautions described in this section.
Before removing any panels which require a tool for removal, ALWAYS
disconnect the main power cord or electrical supply. Failure to remove all
electrical power before proceeding will result in moderate to serious injury, death,
or damage to property.
Avant le retrait d’un panneau nécessitant l’utilisation d’un outil, TOUJOURS
débrancher le cordon d’alimentation secteur ou l’alimentation électrique. Le non-
respect de la consigne consistant à couper complètement l’alimentation
électrique avant toute intervention peut entraîner des blessures graves, la mort
ou des dommages matériels.

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Never contact moving parts with your person. Failure to avoid moving parts will
result in moderate to serious injury, death, or damage to property.
Ne jamais toucher les parties mobiles. Le non-respect de la consigne consistant
à éviter les pièces mobiles peut entraîner des blessures graves, la mort ou des
dommages matériels.
Never misuse this product. Never disable, override, or otherwise bypass safety
guards, panels, switches, sensors or alarms. Doing so will result in moderate to
serious injury, death, or damage to this product or property.
Ne jamais utiliser ce produit à mauvais escient. Ne jamais désactiver, annuler ou
contourner les capots, panneaux, interrupteurs, capteurs ou alarmes de sécurité.
Ceci entraînerait des blessures graves, la mort ou des dommages matériels à ce
produit ou à d’autres biens.
If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may impair the protection
provided by the unit.
Si l'unité n'est pas utilisée comme spécifié dans ce manuel il peut diminuer la
protection fournie par l'unité.
Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the main disconnect
device.
Ne placez pas l'appareil de sorte qu'il est difficile de faire fonctionner le dispositif
principal de déconnexion.
Do not lift or move this equipment without assistance.
Ne pas soulever ou déplacer cet équipement sans assistance.

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Safety Precautions for this Product
Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately rated for the unit.
Ne pas utliser un fil électrique amovible qui n’est pas du tension nominale de
l’appareil.
DO NOT load more than 50 lbs. (23 Kg) on the internal floor of the chamber.
Exceeding this limit may damage the perforated floor and its supports. Excessive
weight in the chamber may increase the risk of it overturning. If your application
requires loading more than 50 lbs., contact Labconco’s Product Service
Department at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for assistance. Do not exceed the
maximum weight limit for the Drawer, Accessory Shelves, Hanging Bar as shown
in the table below.
Item (each)
Maximum Weight
Limit
Hanging Bar
15 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Drawer
10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
Full Shelf (Accessory)
25 lbs. (11.3 kg)
Half Shelf (Accessory)
15 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Never use flammable gases or solvents in the chamber –the Hot Plate is an
ignition source. Never use an open flame inside the chamber.
Avoid puncturing the Carbon Filters during installation or normal operation. If you
suspect that a Carbon Filter has been damaged, DO NOT use the chamber;
contact Labconco at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for further information.
Avoid direct exposure of plastic or coated materials to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
When cleaning the chamber:
oAlways wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
oNEVER use high pressure water to clean the liner.
oNEVER spray cleaners/disinfectants into the blower intake at the top, right
side of the interior liner; this may damage the blower.
oAvoid splashing any cleaning solution on skin or clothing.
oEnsure adequate room ventilation & use Cleaning Cycle (see Section
7:Cleaning Cycle).
oCarefully follow any cleaning solution’s safety instructions.
oEnsure adequate ventilation.

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oAlways dispose of disinfecting solutions in accordance with local and national
laws.
oDO NOT allow disinfectants with high concentrations of free chlorine to
contact the stainless steel components of the chamber for a long period of
time. Free chlorine will corrode stainless steel after extended contact.
Never use the chamber as a chemical storage cabinet.
When handling evidence, or working in the chamber, always wear proper
personal protective equipment (PPE). Proper PPE should provide skin, eye, and
breathing protection from CA fumes and contact with liquid CA. Never wear
cotton gloves when working with CA.
This product only uses Carbon Filtration to remove vapors from the exhaust air.
Carbon Filtration only removes vapors, biohazards may pass through the filter.
The Main Carbon Filter will gradually accumulate Cyanoacrylate (CA) from the
fuming cycles run in the chamber. The rate and amount of accumulation will
depend upon the amount of CA used, the frequency of Fuming Cycles, and
factors described in section Carbon Filter Life on the following page. ALWAYS
replace the Main Carbon Filter when prompted to do so by the Display with
a new Filter from Labconco. NEVER reset the Carbon Filter Life Gauge without
actually replacing the Filter with a new filter from Labconco.
Do not operate the chamber without all of the appropriate filters in place. If
Cyanoacrylate is detected coming out of the Main Carbon Filter, it needs to be
replaced, even if the Display has not yet prompted the user to change the Filter.
When handling used filters or pre-filters, always wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Never tip the chamber after installation. Water in the humidifier could spill –
damaging internal components. See Section 7: Moving the Chamber for
instructions on removing the water from the Humidifier Basin before tipping or
moving the chamber, or contact Labconco at 800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 for
further information.

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Before removing service panels, disconnect chamber from ALL POWER. Wait at
least 1 minute after disconnecting power cord before opening service panels, in
order to allow any moving parts to come to a complete stop.
Use only Cyanoacrylate (CA) based glues approved for fingerprint fuming.
ALWAYS place the liquid CA glue into a disposable tin, and place the tin
onto the Heat Plate. NEVER place liquid CA directly onto the Heat Plate.
Never place other chemicals, liquids, solids or items on the Hot Plate or into the
Hot Plate Chamber.

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Carbon Filter Life
It is very important to change the Main Carbon Filter in the CApture BT Fuming
Chamber when prompted (see Section 7: Replace Main Carbon Filter) or sooner if
Cyanoacrylate (CA) fumes are detected emitting from the chamber’s exhaust. Never
unseal the protective bag around a Carbon Filter before it is ready to be installed in the
unit. Review the chart below to determine the appropriate number of Filter Life Cycles
for your unit.
On the Main Menu, Select SERVICE, press [OK]. The password is: [UP] [DOWN]
[LEFT] [RIGHT] [OK]. Maintain password only with responsible party. Press buttons in
proper order to gain access to the SERVICE menu. After entering the password, select
LIFE CYCLE, and press [OK]. The Life Cycle menu (Fig. 3-1) is displayed:
Using the UP/DOWN Buttons, adjust the Filter Life Cycle number as desired between
200 and 500 Cycles in 50 Cycle increments. Press ‘OK’ to accept.
1-2
3-4
5+
<1.5
500
400
350
1.5-2.5
400
350
300
2.5+
350
300
250
Avg. Cycles per Day
Avg. Grams
CA per Cycle
•Not regularly cleaning CA deposits
on the inside of the chamber
•Not replacing the Pre-Filter regularly
•Enabling the Standby Purge feature,
which helps remove CA fumes
Additional factors that will
reduce Filter Life:
Figure 3-1

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4: Installation
With the installation site properly prepared, you are ready to unpack and install the
equipment. This section covers how to:
•Unpack and move the product
•Install the product
•Connect electrical service
Unpacking
The following tools are required to unpack the equipment:
•Box knife
•#2 Phillips screwdriver
•Flat blade screwdriver
•Two ½” wrenches
The following safety precautions must be followed by all personnel unpacking the
equipment.
•Wear safety glasses
•Wear gloves
•No loose fitting clothes
•Wear close-toed shoes
•Follow safe-lifting practices (do NOT attempt to lift this product without
specialized lifting equipment certified to lift up to 500 lbs.)

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Step 1
Carefully remove the outer carton and inspect the product for damage that may have
occurred in transit. If the product is damaged, take pictures of the product and the outer
packaging, and notify the delivery carrier immediately. Retain the entire shipment,
including outer packaging, intact for inspection by the carrier.
Note: United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed
with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco. Unauthorized returns
will not be accepted.
If the product was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight
carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
Do not discard the carton or packing material for the product until all of the components
have been checked, installed and tested.
Carefully remove plastic wrapping around the chamber, open the chamber door and
remove the white parts box. Close and latch the chamber door after retrieving the box.
Step 2 –Installation on an Existing Work Surface
The chamber is secured to the pallet by four (4) bolts (See Fig. 4-1). To remove the
chamber, remove the four (4) bolts from underneath the top skid boards that are holding
the chamber to the skid (use 1/2” wrench). You do not need to save these bolts and
washers. In the white parts box, are four (4) leveling legs. Screw these into the holes
the shipping bolts came out of by tipping the chamber slightly. The chamber can now
be removed from the pallet.
Always have at least two (2) additional persons help with tipping of the chamber, and
always follow safe-lifting practices. Note –chamber is heavier on the right side.
The chamber comes with two lift brackets on either side. If a mechanical lifting
mechanism cannot be used to raise the chamber, the lift brackets allow for lifting
directly, or two 2x4 boards can be slid into the brackets for easier lifting. See Fig. 4-1.
After removing the chamber from the pallet, carefully remove any remaining packaging
materials, including wrapping and shipping spacers. Leave the shipping tape on all
doors and drawers in place until chamber is in its final location.
Remove the two Lift Brackets and the white protective spacer behind each bracket by
removing the two (2) bolts per bracket (requires ½” wrench or socket and ratchet).
Replace the bolts into the open threaded inserts and discard the Lift Brackets and
protective spacers if the chamber will not be moved again.