Labconco Protector XStream 9840400 User manual

Protector®XStream®
Laboratory Fume Hoods
User’s Manual
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Product designs are subject to change without notice
© 2004 Labconco Corporation
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Copyright © 2002 Labconco Corporation. All rights reserved.
Labconco Corporation
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changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
Protector® XStream® Laboratory Fume Hood Manual #9825000
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defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the
equipment.
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:
• Purifier® Delta® Series Biological Safety Cabinets, and PuriCare™ Bedding Disposal Stations
carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from
Labconco, whichever is sooner.
• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.
• Glass is not warranted from breakage due to accident or mishandling.
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warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If the cause is
determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or replace all
defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be
liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may be altered by a
specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions of this warranty
policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty. Damage due to corrosion or
accidental breakage is not covered.
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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.
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Part #9825000 Rev B, ECO C299
Product designs are subject to change without notice
© 2002 Labconco Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
YourNextStep 4
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Support Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements Table 7
ElectricalRequirements 7
Service Line Requirements 8
Space Requirements 8
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your Fume Hood 10
Removing the Shipping Skid 10
SashWeightRelease 11
Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure & Work Surface 11
Connecting to the Hood Exhaust System 13
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source 14
Connecting the Service Lines 15
Sealing the Protector Hood 16
Certifying the Protector Fume Hood 17
CHAPTER 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS 19
High Performance Features 19
Safety Precautions 24
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PROTECTOR 27
Operating the Vertical Rising Sash 27
Operating the A-Style Combination Sash 27
OperatingtheBlower 28

OperatingtheLights 28
Working in your Protector Fume Hood 28
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FUME HOOD 31
Routine Maintenance Schedule 31
RoutineServiceOperations 32
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FUME HOOD 33
Installing Work Surfaces 33
Installing Ceiling Enclosures above the Fume Hood 34
Installing Rear Panels behind the Fume Hood 34
Installing Additional Service Fixtures 34
Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor 35
Distillation Grids – Field Installation 35
Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet 36
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 37
APPENDIX A: PROTECTOR XSTREAM COMPONENTS 41
APPENDIX B: PROTECTOR XSTREAM DIMENSIONS 45
APPENDIX C: PROTECTOR XSTREAM SPECIFICATION 47
APPENDIX D: REFERENCES 53
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 57

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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.
The Labconco Protector XStream Fume Hood has been engineered
to provide maximum containment in a laboratory, and effectively
contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly
installed. The Protector XStream offers many unique features to
enhance safety, performance, and energy savings. 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
high performance fume hoods operate, please review Chapter 4:
High 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 Protector XStream Hood’s features so that
you can use the hood efficiently.

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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 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.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to
properly unpack, inspect, install, and certify your laboratory fume
hood.
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions
explains how the Protector XStream operates and the appropriate
precautions you should take when using the fume hood.
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector XStream discusses the basic
operation of your fume hood. Information on how to prepare, use
and shut down your Protector XStream Hood are included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector XStream explains how to
perform routine maintenance on your fume hood.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector XStream 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 of the problems and suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: Protector XStream Hood Components contains
labeled diagrams of all of the components of the fume hoods.
Appendix B: Protector XStream Hood Dimensions contains
comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the
laboratory fume hoods.

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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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A number icon precedes information that is specific to a
particular model of laboratory fume hood. The 4' icon
indicates the text is specific to the 4-foot wide model. The 5'
icon indicates the text is specific to the 5-foot model, etc.
• The S icon indicates the text is specific to the standard model.
• The A icon indicates the text is specific to the A-Style
Combination Sash Model.
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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.
For information on the operational characteristics of your
laboratory fume hood, go to Chapter 5: Using Your Protector
XStream Hood.
If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform
routine maintenance on the cabinet, proceed to Chapter 6:
Maintaining Your Protector XStream Hood.
For information on making modifications to the configuration of
your fume hood, go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Laboratory
Fume Hood.
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing
problems with your fume hood.

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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: Protector XStream Hood Dimensions for
complete fume hood dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Protector XStream Hood Specifications for
complete laboratory fume hood electrical and environmental
conditions, specifications and requirements.