Labconco Protector Echo 180 Series User manual

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Protector®Echo™ &
Protector®Airo™
Filtered Fume Hoods
Models
180 Series –4', 5', 6' and 8' (Echo)
181 Series –4', 5', 6' and 8' with side glass (Echo)
182 Series –4', 5', 6' and 8' with 360 degree visibility (Echo)
183 Series –4', 5', 6' and 8' Floor-Mount only (Echo)
184 Series –3' and 4' small height models only (Airo)

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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.
Part #9411500, Rev. F
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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 Protector®Echo™ & Protector®Airo™ Filtered 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Model Number Configurator 2
About This Manual 3
Typographical Conventions 4
Your Next Step 5
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 6
Location Requirements 7
Support Requirements 7
Filtration Technology Airflow and Power Requirements 7
Electrical Requirements 8
Service Line Requirements 8
Space Requirements 8
Commissioning, Setup and Startup Requirements 8
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your Fume Hood 10
Removing the Shipping Skid 10
Sash Weight Release 11
Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure and Work Surface 11
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Protector Hood 13
Connecting the Service Lines to the Protector Hood 15
Sealing the Protector Hood to the Work Surface 16
Setting up the Protector Echo Floor-Mounted Filtered Hood 16
Commissioning the Filtration Technology 17
Re-Configuration Process 27
Troubleshooting Guide for GFH 43
Certifying the Protector Filtered Fume Hood 46
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS 47
Performance Features 47
Safety Precautions 51

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CHAPTER 5: USING THE PROTECTOR FILTERED HOOD 59
Access Cards 59
Starting the Filtered Hood 60
Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash 60
The Modular Neutrodine Filtration 60
Detecting a Breakthrough 61
Communication 63
User Options and Approved Chemicals 64
Working in Your Protector Filtered Fume Hood 64
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING THE PROTECTOR
FILTERED HOOD 66
Routine Maintenance Schedule 66
Initial Certification 67
Re-Certification 67
User Alarm Code List 67
Tool List 70
Neutrodine SDS for Disposal 71
Partial Filter Replacement Procedure 73
Reconfiguration Process 87
Light and/or Circuit Board Replacement 88
Fan and/or Circuit Board Replacement 90
Fan Box Replacement 92
Electro (Acid) Sensor Replacement 95
Secure Mode 103
gGuard Checklist and Software Option 104
BACnet Checklist Option 104
CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING THE PROTECTOR
FILTERED HOOD 105
Filters 105
Work Surfaces 106
Base Stands, Accessory Shelves, Seismic Supports, and
Hydraulic Lift Base Stands 107
Storage Cabinets 108
Installing Additional Service Fixtures 108
Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet 110
Installing Optional Guardian™ Digital Airflow Monitor 111
Sash Stop Kit –Field Installation 111
Distillation Grids –Field Installation 112
Installing Remote Monitoring Software 112
Installing BACnet Gateway Hardware 113
ADA Remote Control 113
Additional User, Maintenance, and Administrator Access Cards 113
Sash Reduction Wing Kits 114
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 115

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APPENDIX A: PROTECTOR FILTERED HOOD
REPLACMENT COMPONENTS 118
Protector Echo Filtered Hood Replacement Parts 118
Neutrodine Filtration Technology Replacement Parts 119
APPENDIX B: PROTECTOR FILTERED HOOD DIMENSIONS 122
APPENDIX C: PROTECTOR FILTERED HOOD
SPECIFICATIONS 125
APPENDIX D: SERIAL NUMBER TAG DESCRIPTION 127
APPENDIX E: gGUARD 133
APPENDIX F: BACnet 148
APPENDIX G: SECURE MODE 151
APPENDIX H: CHEMICAL GUIDE 155
APPENDIX I: REFERENCES 171
APPENDIX J: SETTING UP THE PROTECTOR ECHO
FLOOR-MOUNTED FILTERED HOOD 173
APPENDIX K: SMALL 54.2" HEIGHT AIRO DIMENSIONS 185

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector®Echo™or Protector®
Airo™ Filtered Fume Hood which is unique as it is built on a traditional fume
hood platform along with Neutrodine®Filters that handle solvents, acids, and bases
with one comprehensive filter. From here on in this manual, the Protector Airo
only refers to the shorter height 3' and 4' widths with 54.2" exterior height. It
offers a comfortable workspace for users accustomed to the space and utility of a
standard ducted fume hood, but in the realm of a filtered fume hood. The Protector
Filtered Fume Hood solves the problem of ducting in laboratories that are difficult
to vent because of location. The Protector Filtered Fume Hood combines its
patented (U.S. Patent No. 6,461,233) fully featured, containment-enhancing fume
hood design with Neutrodine (by Erlab) filtration technology to deliver a multi-use
ductless fume hood. The Protector Filtered Fume Hood meets the definition of
SEFA 9 DH3 ductless hoods because of its sensor package, backup filters, and
communication. Building communication is one of the most important aspects of
the Protector Filtered Fume Hood. In the event of loss of airflow, damage of a
primary filter, or if a leak reaches the second set of redundant filters for any
reason, an alarm will sound and the communication system will alert a designated
email address. The designated safety officer could be made aware of the problem
immediately through any internet-enabled smart phone, tablet or computer. Large
laboratories and labs where a single safety manager must handle multiple concerns
will benefit most from this proactive safety system.
The Labconco Protector Filtered Fume Hood has been engineered to provide
maximum visibility in a laboratory, and effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other
harmful materials when properly installed. The Protector Filtered Fume Hood
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 Protector Filtered Hood, which
describes your filtered hood’s features so that you can efficiently use the hood.

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Model Number Configurator
Example:
Product Line Family Configuration Width Depth Airfoil Sash System Electrical Accessories
Fume Hood 1 Filtered Hood 8 BTNone 0 4' 4 37.7" BT& FM 1 Eco-Foil 0 Cable 0 115V 0 None 0
BTSides 1 5' 5 43.7" FM 2 Flush (Special) 4 Chain BT only 1 230V 2 2 Fixtures 1
BT360 2 6' 6 55.7" FM 3 None-FMonly 7 (Special) 2 Fix& 1 GFCI 2
FM None 3 8' 8 (8'-2 GFCI)
Airo/BTSmall 4 3' 3
31.7" BT, 0
Height small 3' only
Airo
BT= Benchtop
FM= Floor Mount
2
0
0
1
0
1
4
0
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About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your
filtered fume hood. Instructions for installing optional equipment on your hood are
also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the filtered 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 filtered fume hood. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and certify your filtered fume hood.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions explains how the
Protector Filtered Hood operates and the appropriate precautions you should take
when using the fume hood.
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Filtered Hood discusses the basic operation of
your filtered fume hood. Information on how to prepare, use and shut down your
Protector Filtered Hood are included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector Filtered Hood explains how to perform
routine maintenance on your filtered fume hood.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Filtered Hood explains how to modify the
filtered fume hood or add accessories.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter while
using your filtered fume hood including the probable causes of the problems and
suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: Protector Filtered Hood Components contains labeled diagrams of all
of the components of the filtered fume hoods.
Appendix B: Protector Filtered Hood Dimensions contains comprehensive
diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the filtered fume hoods.
Appendix C: Protector Filtered Hood Specifications contains the electrical
requirements for the filtered fume hood. Wiring diagrams are also included.
Appendix D: Serial Number Tag Description provides current rating code used on
serial number tag.

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Appendix E: gGuard
Appendix F: BACnet
Appendix G: Secure Mode
Appendix H: Chemical Guide
Appendix I: References lists the various resources available that deal with filtered
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.
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.
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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.
Your Next Step
If your Filtered 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 filtered
fume hood and make all of the necessary connections.
If you would like to review how filtered fume hoods operate, go to Chapter 4:
Performance Features and Safety Precautions.
For information on the operational characteristics of your filtered fume hood, go to
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector Filtered Hood.
If your filtered fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine
maintenance on the cabinet, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector
Filtered Hood.
For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood,
go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector Filtered Hood.
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing problems with your
filtered fume hood.
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