Labconco Fiberglass 30 Series User manual

Fiberglass 30
Laboratory Fume Hoods
Models
3030000
3030001
3030002
3030003
3030004
3030005

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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.
Contacting Labconco Corporation
If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Central Standard Time.
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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.
The warranty for Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume Hoods will expire one year 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.

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TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 1
Typographical Conventions 2
Your Next Step 4
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Support Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 7
Service Line Requirements 7
Space Requirements 7
Your Next Step 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 8
Unpacking Your Fume Hood 8
Removing the Shipping Skid 9
Sash Weight Release 10
Install the Hood on a Supporting Structure & Work Surface 10
Connecting to the Hood Exhaust System 12
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Hood 13
Connecting the Service Lines to the Hood 15
Sealing the Fiberglass 30 Hood to the Work Surface 16
Certifying the Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood 16
Your Next Step 17
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 18
Performance Features 18
Safety Precautions 21
Your Next Step 24

CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 25
Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash 25
Operating the Blower 25
Operating the Lights 25
Working in Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood 25
Your Next Step 26
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 27
Routine Maintenance Schedule 27
Routine Service Operations 28
Your Next Step 29
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 30
Installing Work Surfaces and Storage Cabinets 30
Installing Additional Service Fixtures 30
Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian Jr. 31
Installing an Electrical Duplex Receptacle 32
Your Next Step 32
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 33
APPENDIX A: FIBERGLASS 30 HOOD COMPONENTS 35
APPENDIX B: FIBERGLASS 30 HOOD DIMENSIONS 38
APPENDIX C: FIBERGLASS 30 HOOD SPECIFICATIONS 43
APPENDIX D: REFERENCES 46

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume
Hood. Your Fiberglass 30 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.
The Labconco Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood has been engineered to effectively
contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed. The
Fiberglass 30 offers 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 fume hood. Even if you are an
experienced fume hood user, please review Chapter 5: Using Your Fume Hood,
which describes your Fiberglass 30 features so that you can use the hood
efficiently.
About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you 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 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do to prepare your site before
you install your laboratory fume hood. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.

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Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and certify your laboratory fume hood.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions explains how the
laboratory fume hood operates and the appropriate precautions you should take
when using the fume hood.
Chapter 5: Using Your Fiberglass 30 discusses the basic operation of your fume
hood. Information on how to prepare, use and shut down your fume hood is
included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 explains how to perform routine
maintenance on your fume hood.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 explains how to modify the fume hood
or add accessories.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter
while using your laboratory fume hood including the probable causes and
suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: Fiberglass 30 Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all of
the components of the fume hoods.
Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams
showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods.
Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 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 3:
Getting Started).
Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered format.
Comments located in the margins provide suggestions, reminders, and
references.
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.
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Les informations critiques sont présentées en gras dans les paragraphes qui
sont précédés par l'icône d'exclamation. Ne pas se conformer aux informations
qui suivent une icône d'exclamation peut résulter à la blessure de l'utilisateur
ou à des dommages irréversibles de la hotte aspirante.
Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are
preceded by the wrench icon. These operations should only be performed by
a trained certifier or contractor. Failure to comply with the information
following a wrench icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage
to your hood.
Les informations critiques sont présentées en gras dans les paragraphes qui
sont précédés par l'icône de clé plate. Ces opérations devraient être seulement
exécutées par un professionnel agrée. L'échec pour se conformer aux
informations qui suivent une icône de clé plate peut résulter à la blessure de
l'utilisateur ou à des dommages irréversibles de la hotte.
Important information is presented in capitalized type in paragraphs that are
preceded by the pointer icon. It is imperative that the information contained
in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and understood by the user.
CAUTION –See Manual. When this symbol is on a fume hood it indicates a
caution that is detailed in this manual.
PRUDENCE –Consulter le Manuel. Quand ce symbole est sur une hotte
aspirante, il indique une prudence qui est détaillée dans ce manuel.
CAUTION –Hot Surface.
AVERTIR –Surface Chaude
CAUTION –See Manual. This symbol on the fume hood indicates the
possibility of a pinch hazard.
PRUDENCE –Consulter le Manuel. Ce symbole sur la hotte indique la
possibilité d'un risque de pincement.
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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 laboratory fume hoods operate, go to Chapter 4:
Performance Features and Safety Precautions.
For information on the operational characteristics of your laboratory fume hood,
go to Chapter 5: Using Your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine
maintenance on the cabinet, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass
30 Hood.
For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood,
go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood.
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing problems with your
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PR RE ER RE EQ QU UI IS SI IT TE ES S
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.
The exhaust requirements.
The electrical power requirements.
The service line requirements.
The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions for complete fume hood
dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Hood Specifications for complete laboratory
fume hood electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and
requirements.
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.
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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.
La hotte aspirante devrait être localisé loin des voies de
circulation, des portes, des fenêtres, des ventilateurs, des
bouches de ventilation, et de tout appareil qui pourrait
interrompre ses voies de flux d'air. Toutes les fenêtres dans la
pièce devraient être fermées.
Support Requirements
DO NOT install the fume hood on a cart, dolly, or mobile
bench. ALL Fiberglass 30 Hood installations must be
permanent and stationary. The supporting structure usually
consists of a base cabinet and chemically resistant work
surface. See Chapter 7 Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
NE PAS installer la hotte sur un panier, chariot, ou banc
mobile. TOUS fibre de verre de 30 installations hotte doit être
permanent et stationnaire. La structure de support est
généralement constitué d'une armoire de base et la surface de
travail résistant aux produits chimiques. Voir Chapitre 7
Modification de la fibre de verre 30 Hood.
Exhaust Requirements
The exhaust duct connection has been designed for 6" nominal duct (6.625" OD)
to allow for minimum static pressure loss while operating at 100 fpm face
velocities. The 6" diameter exhaust duct also allows for proper transport
velocities away from the hood in the 1000 fpm to 2500 fpm range. The proper
exhaust volume and static pressure loss are listed next for each hood model:
Fiberglass 30 Hood with Integral Blower, 100 fpm, 310 cfm, capable of
overcoming 0.12" external static pressure.
Fiberglass 30 Hood for use with Remote Blower, 100 fpm, 310 cfm, 0.14" static
pressure loss.
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Fiberglass 30 Hood with Explosion Proof Blower, 100 fpm, 310 cfm, capable of
overcoming 0.12" external static pressure.
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 blower.
Electrical Requirements
Other than explosion proof models, the Fiberglass 30 Hood models feature
internal wiring for the incandescent light assembly, light switch and blower
switch. If your unit has an integral blower, then internal wiring to the blower
motor and blower switch is included. Explosion Proof blowers require on site
wiring. All internal wiring is terminated at the single point wiring junction box
for hook-up by a qualified electrician. Refer to Chapter 3: Getting Started and
Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications for the wiring diagram for proper
electrical installation.
Autre que les modèles d'explosion preuve, les modèles en fibre de verre 30 capot
disposent câblage interne pour l'ensemble de lumière incandescente, interrupteur
de lumière et commutateur de soufflerie. Si votre appareil dispose d'une soufflerie
intégrée, alors le câblage interne du moteur du ventilateur et l'interrupteur du
ventilateur est inclus. Explosion Proof ventilateurs exigent le câblage du site. Tout
le câblage interne est terminé à l'câblage boîte de jonction unique point pour le
branchement par un électricien qualifié. Reportez-vous au Chapitre 3: Mise en
route et à l'Annexe C: fibre de verre 30 Spécifications pour le schéma de câblage
pour l'installation électrique appropriée.
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. Recommended operating pressure is
40 PSI, with a maximum allowable pressure of 200 PSI. Consider a pressure
regulator to reduce line pressure to 40 PSI. Please check with local codes for
other requirements.
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B: Fiberglass 30
Hood Dimensions.
Your Next Step
After you have determined that the location you have selected accommodates the
installation and operational requirements of your fume hood, you are ready to
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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 Fiberglass 30 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 Fiberglass 30 Hood to the work surface.
Arrange certification of your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
Depending upon which model you are installing, you may need common plumbing
and electrical installation tools in addition to 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2" wrenches,
ratchets, sockets, a nut driver set, a flat-blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver,
and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in the chapter.
Unpacking Your Laboratory Fume Hood
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.
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.
LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGES.
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The United States
Interstate
Commerce
Commission rules
require that
claims be filed
with the delivery
carrier within
fifteen (15) days
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Do not discard the shipping skid or packing material for your fume hood until you
have checked all of the components and installed and tested the unit.
Do not remove the fume hood from its shipping skid until it is ready to be placed
into its final location. Move the unit by placing a flat, low dolly under the
shipping skid, or by using a floor jack.
THE FIBERGLASS 30 HOOD MODELS WEIGH BETWEEN
96 TO 129 LBS. (44-59 KG). THE SHIPPING SKID ALLOWS
FOR LIFTING WITH A MECHANICAL LIFT TRUCK OR
FLOOR JACK. IF YOU MUST LIFT THE FUME HOOD
MANUALLY, FOLLOW SAFE-LIFTING GUIDELINES.
LA FIBRE DE VERRE DE 30 MODELES HOOD PESENT
ENTRE 96 A 129 LBS. (44-59 KG). LA PALETTE
D'EXPÉDITION PERMET LEVAGE AVEC UN CHARIOT
ELEVATEUR MECANIQUE DES SOLS JACK. SI VOUS
DEVEZ DECROCHER LE HOTTE MANUELLE, SUIVRE
LES DIRECTIVES SAFE-LEVAGE.
NORMALLY, THE FUME HOOD CAN BE SLID OFF A
HYDRAULIC LIFT TABLE AND BE PLACED INTO
POSITION ON TOP OF THE WORK SURFACE. DO NOT
LIFT BY THE FRONT AIR FOIL.
NORMALEMENT, LES HOTTE PEUT ETRE GLISSE OFF
UN ASCENSEUR HYDRAULIQUE ET TABLE ETRE
PLACE DANS POSITION SUR LE DESSUS DE LA
SURFACE DE TRAVAIL. NE PAS LEVER DU FRONT AIR
FOIL.
Do not move the hood by tilting it onto a hand truck.
Ne déplacez pas le capot en l'inclinant sur un camion de main.
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. DO NOT MOVE THE HOOD BY
TILTING IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK.
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After you verify the fume hood components, move your hood to the location where
you want to install it.
Sash Weight Release
To protect the fume hood from damage in shipment, the sash weight has been
secured to the back of the fume hood with four (4) screws. Simply remove the
screws and make sure the sash cables are on the pulleys before operation of the
sash.
NOTE: THE SASH WEIGHT ITSELF WAS INDIVIDUALLY
MATCHED FOR THIS SPECIFIC HOOD AND SHOULD NOT
BE EXCHANGED ON ANY OTHER UNIT.
Install the Fiberglass 30 Hood on a
Supporting Structure and Work Surface
The Fiberglass 30 Hood is heavy! Use caution when lifting or
moving the unit.
La fibre de verre 30 Hood est lourd! Soyez prudent lorsque
vous soulever ou déplacer l'unité
When installing the Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood onto a chemically resistant work
surface or benchtop, ensure that the structure can safely support the combined
weight of the fume hood and any related equipment. The work surface should be
at least as wide as the hood to properly support it. The work surface is aligned
with the back of the fume hood. This will provide the correct spacing under
the air foil for proper bypass airflow.
WARNING: It is important to support the rear of the work
surface and fume hood. The cross support provides support for
the bottom of the work surface. Install the cross support after
the base cabinets and work surface are leveled and before
installing the hood.
AVERTISSEMENT : Il est important de soutenir l'arrière de la
surface de travail et la hotte aspirante. Le support tranversal
soutient le bas de la surface de travail. Installer le support
transversal après que les meubles et la surface de travail soient
nivelés et avant d'installer la hotte.
The following are instructions for mounting a cross support:
1. Level the base cabinets and the work surface. Work surface should be
placed flush with the back of the fume hood as shown in Figure 3-1.
2. Scribe a line on the wall or back of the base cabinet to locate the
support under the work surface.
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3. Mount the support by attaching it to the wall or base cabinet.
4. Place the hood on top of the work surface and cross support.
The work surface should be smooth and durable, such as a chemically-resistant
epoxy resin. The surface should be nonporous and resistant to the acids, solvents,
and chemicals used.
Figure 3-1
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Connecting to the Fiberglass 30 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.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le poids du système d'aspiration de
ductwork doit être soutenu d'une manière indépendante de la
superstructure de la hotte. Au cas où ce poids est supporté par
la structure de la hotte, des dommages à la hotte peuvent
arriver.
The exhaust connection should be installed by a qualified
HVAC contractor. The exhaust connection on your hood has
been designed for 6" nominal pipe (6.625" 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. See Chapter 2 for
the hood airflow specifications.
Le raccord d'évacuation doit être installé par un entrepreneur
en CVC qualifié. La connexion d'échappement sur votre hotte a
été conçue pour 6 "diamètre nominal (6.625 "OD) pour
permettre la perte de pression statique minimale avec des
vitesses de transport appropriés à l'extérieur de la hotte.
Consultez Labconco Service à la clientèle si vous avez besoin
d'aide dimensionnement de votre ventilateur pour le volume de
gaz d'échappement et système global de perte de pression
statique. Voir le chapitre 2 pour le flux d'air de capot
spécifications.
The selected exhaust duct material should match the hood
procedures and chamicals used to ensure compatibility.
Le matériau de conduit d'évacuation choisi doit correspondre
aux procédures de capot et chamicals utilisés pour assurer la
compatibilité.
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Connecting the Electrical Supply Source
to the Fiberglass 30 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.
WARNING: The building electrical supply system for
Fiberglass 30 Hoods is required to include overload protection.
A switch or circuit breaker shall 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. Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to
operate the main disconnect device.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le système d'alimentation électrique
pour la construction en fibre de verre 30 Hoods est nécessaire
d'inclure la protection de surcharge. Un commutateur ou
disjoncteur doit être tout près de l'équipement et à portée facile
de l'opérateur. Le commutateur ou le disjoncteur doit être
marqué comme l'appareil débranchant pour l'équipement. Ne
pas placer l'appareil de sorte qu'il est difficile de faire
fonctionner le dispositif de déconnexion principal.
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 Fiberglass 30 Hood is normally wired for 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 20 Amp or 230
Volt, 50 Hz, 10 Amp electrical services. The number of circuits varies depending
on the model. All of the electrical connections are terminated at the single point
internal junction box for hook-up by a qualified electrician. Refer to the wiring
diagram for your Fiberglass 30 Hood in Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood
Specifications.
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Figure 3-2
All wiring for the fume hood SHOULD be performed by a
licensed electrician and conform to all local and national
electrical 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.
Tout le câblage pour la hotte doit être effectuée par un
électricien agréé et conforme à tous les codes électriques locaux
et nationaux. Dans la plupart des cas, le capot ne nécessiter
l'utilisation d'un conduit blindé pour protéger le câblage dans
la hotte. La connexion de mise à la terre ne doit pas être fait à la
couverture de la boîte à bornes.
The incandescent light has been mounted inside the top liner panel and is sealed
from vapors inside the hood structure. To change the incandescent light bulbs in
your hood, you must first remove the protective glass.
Replace the defective bulbs, and reassemble.
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Connecting the Service Lines to the
Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood
The hoods with service fixture kits are plumbed from the valve to the hose
connector. Supply tubing shall be provided by the qualified installer. Tubing can
enter the hood from above, through the back, or through the work surface to make
these connections to the service fixtures.
NOTE: Inspect all fittings for leakage. Tighten the fittings
slightly if needed.
NOTE: Inspectez tous les raccords pour les fuites. Serrer les
raccords légèrement si nécessaire.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with any standard service
fixture. Contact Labconco Customer Service for oxygen fixture
information.
ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser d'oxygène avec n'importe quel
appareil de service standard. Contactez Labconco Service à la
clientèle pour obtenir des informations de fixation de l'oxygène.
Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be required, remove the service
access plate on the side of the hood by loosening screws. The valve body will be
fully exposed for any service work that may be necessary. The service fixture kits
on your laboratory hood are designed for use with the following services:
Air
Hot Water
Vacuum
Cold Water
Natural Gas –See caution below
WARNING: Contact Labconco Customer Service directly
before using any service other than those listed above in these
valves to assure full compatibility.
AVERTISSEMENT: Contact Labconco directement au service
client avant d'utiliser tout service autre que ceux énumérés ci-
dessus dans ces vannes pour assurer une compatibilité totale.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Original instructions
CAUTION: Natural gas should be used only in the service
fixture that has been pre-plumbed with brass tubing. Sulfur
content of the gas could cause deterioration of standard copper
supply lines.
PRUDENCE : Le gaz naturel devrait être seulement utilisé dans
l'accessoire de service qui a été pré soudé avec des tuyaux de
cuivre. Le contenu soufré du gaz pourrait causer la
détérioration des lignes d’alimentation en cuivre standard.
Sealing the Fiberglass 30 Hood to the
Work Surface
When the hood has been set in place, ducted, wired, and plumbed, it should be
sealed at the work surface to prevent spilled materials from collecting under the
walls of the hood. Materials such as silicone sealants are recommended to seal the
hood structure.
Certifying the Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood
The combination of your laboratory hood, exhaust ductwork, and exhaust blower
give 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.
(See Appendix D –Reference) Labconco recommends an average face velocity at
the sash opening of 80 to 100 feet per minute. Consult Chapter 2 for proper
airflow volumes for your particular model.
The Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood has been tested per ASHRAE 110-1995. All hoods
achieve an “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 by a certified technician, contact
Labconco Customer Service.
NOTE: Face velocity profiles and smoke testing should be done
periodically to ensure safe performance.
NOTE : Les profils de flux frontal et les tests de fumée
devraient être régulièrement faits pour garantir une utilisation
en toute securité.
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