Safelab AIRONE FC 750 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AIRONE FC 750
Filtration Fume Cupboard with
Filter Saturation Alarm
SAFELAB SYSTEMS
Airone Building ● 8 Beaufighter Road ● Weston-Super-Mare ● BS24 8EE
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
WWW.SAFELAB.CO.UK

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Contents
Page 2 Contents.
Page 3 Foreword.
Page 4 Principles of Operation.
Page 5 Installation and Assembly Instructions.
Page 6 Installation & Assembly Instructions (continued).
Page 7 Specification.
Page 8 Specification Diagram.
Page 9 Operating Instructions.
Page 10 Operating Instructions (continued).
Page 11 Wiring Diagram.
Page 12 Calibration.
Page 13 Maintenance and Performance Monitoring.
Page 14 Maintenance and Performance Monitoring (continued).
Page 15 Maintenance and Performance Monitoring (continued).
Page 16 Cleaning.
Page 17 Pre-Filter Replacement.
Page 18 Main Filter Replacement.
Page 19 Spare Parts & Troubleshooting.
Page 20 E.C. Declaration of Conformity.

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FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared to give guidance in the use of the Airone FC750 filtered
fume cupboard, and to ensure its optimum operation.
It is recommended that service and maintenance operations should only be undertaken
by SAFELAB Service Engineers or their authorised agents.
Details of Service Contracts, along with information on these and other products is
available on request from:
SAFELAB SYSTEMS LTD
Airone Building
8 Beaufighter Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 8EE
Telephone - 01934 421340
Fax - 01934 641569
E-mail - [email protected]
Website: - http://www.safelab.co.uk
NOTE:
This Airone FC750 Filtration Fume Cupboard requires annual service and
inspection under the requirements of COSHH regulation 9 by a suitably qualified
engineer.

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Air is drawn into the cupboard at the working aperture Abelow the hinged clear acrylic
front window, at a velocity high enough to ensure entrainment of any fumes/odours given
off by the processes carried out within the cupboard.
The fumes from within the cupboard are drawn either upwards as in the case of lighter
than air fumes B to the extract slot D, or drawn across the work surface to the secondary
extract slot Ecreated by the back baffle, as in the case of heavier than air
fumes/particulates* C.
The combination of extract slots Dand Eensure that all fumes/particulates* are carried
by the moving body of air to the pre-filter Fand main filter G to be absorbed before being
expelled by the exhaust fan Has clean air J
The fan H, which is mounted above the main filter exerts a negative pressure on the
internal space within the cupboard. This in turn pulls external air into the cabinet through
the working aperture Aand keeps a constant circulation of pre-filtered clean air passing
through the cupboard whilst ensuring that fumes/particulates* are trapped and adsorbed
by the main filter.
*dependent on main filter type fitted.

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INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Contents of Packaging (as standard):
-Pre-filter (fitted). - Operational manual.
-Main filter . - Quality Pass.
-Allen key. - Service and Maintenance Letter.
-Mains power lead. - Conformity certificates.
-Safety Log Book. - Warranty form.
Your Airone FC750 fume cupboard should be assembled and sited by specialists using
the correct handling equipment. Please contact Safelab systems for assistance in this
matter.
Space for free air circulation must be provided around the Airone FC750 Filtration Fume
Cupboard (see page 6 for a guide to siting the cupboard).
FILTER INSTALLATION (SEE ALSO SPECIFICATION DIAGRAM ON PAGE 8):
1. Ensure cupboard is switched off. Remove the outer front fascia panel by removing
the four Allen screws.
2. Remove the two Allen screws securing the light. Lift the light assembly clear, and
unplug it if necessary.
3. Unpack the main filter and prepare suitable equipment for its safe handling and
installation.
Before lifting the main filter please note that a size B filter weighs approx.
15kg, and may require two people to safely handle it.
Slide the filter gasket side down between the guides in the filter chamber (if using
HEPA/carbon filter, the HEPA is the lower filter, unless the unit is sited in a clean
room, in which case the HEPA filter will be the upper one).
Use the thumbscrews on the filter/fan plenum to evenly clamp the filter in
position.
4. Fill in the date on the filter identification label and stick it to the front of the filter,
ensuring it will be clearly visible through the viewing window on the cover panel.
5. Replace both the light unit and front cover panel and retaining screws, ensuring
the lighting plug is reconnected.
6. Following this procedure, it is recommended that the filter monitoring procedure
detailed in the Operational Safety Manual is performed. This ensures correct
seating of the filter within the cabinet.
Written records of filter monitoring are a legal requirement under COSHH.
7. Connect to the power supply and the cabinet is ready for commissioning.
See Calibration instructions on page 12.

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INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
GUIDE TO POSITIONING LOCATIONS FOR THE AIRONE R FUME CUPBOARD

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SPECIFICATION
Definition: The SAFELAB Airone FC750 Filtration Fume Cupboards are
designed for the protection of operatorsfrom gaseous or particulates
contaminants produced within the unit.
Application: Wherever the operator and the environment need to be protected
from gaseous phase or particulate contaminants.
Construction: Aluminium extrusions and mild steel, painted in epoxy powder coat,
Light Grey RAL-7035 and White RAL-9016. The sides of the fume
enclosure are laminated safety glass, and white compact laminate.
The fixed upper section and hinged lower section front window is
made from clear acrylic.
The work tray is white polypropylene as standard.
Pre-filter/s: Size B –1 pre-filter.
Filter Housing: Located above the fume cupboard. This contains the main filter and
exhaust fan.
Low Airflow Light: Red, gives a visual indication of a low airflow condition or when the
pre-filter or main filter needs changing. Located on the top RH side
cabinet.
ON/OFF Switch: Illuminated green, and located on the top RH side of the cabinet
below the red low airflow light.
Supply: 230 V 50Hz –1.0A
Lighting: Fluorescent Lamp - 20 watts
Performance: The average inflow at the working aperture is 0.4 m/s.
The working aperture is 200mm high.
Main Filters: Size ‘B’ to customer spec. 1 Filter
Safelab Systems Ltd offer a wide variety of filter types for different
applications, please consult your Operational Safety Log Book.
Weight 44 Kg.
Dimensions: 750mm x 600mm x 1030mm (W x D x H)

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SPECIFICATION DIAGRAM
1) Fascia panel.
2) Filter viewing window.
3) Illuminated ON/OFF switch (green).
4) Low airflow warning light (red).
5) Hinged acrylic front window.
6) Exhaust fan.
7) Plenum.
8) Main filter/s.
9) Rear baffles.
10) Fluorescent light.
11) Work tray.
12) Pre-filter.
13) Mains lead with moulded plug.
14) Saturation Alarm.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(ENSURE THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN TO THE MAINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY)
1. Before switching on the unit, check that the main filter is fitted (the filter
identification label will be visible through the filter viewing window on the upper
fascia panel.
2. Switch on at the mains socket and at the green ON/OFF switch on the cupboard
and allow it to run for approximately 10 minutes prior to use.
3. Always use appropriate PPE (personal protection equipment) when using the
Airone FC750 Fume Cupboard.
4. Assess the potential hazard of the intended procedure before commencing work.
The hazard level can be reduced by:
Working with a reduced height of sash opening.
Using reduced quantities of substances involved.
Lowering reaction rates where acceptable.
5. When working in the cupboard, ensure that the hinged acrylic front window is in
the closed position, in order to achieve containment at 0.4M/sec and always keep
closed when the fume cupboard is not in use.
6. If using Bunsen burners, place them at least 20cm from the front sash, sides or
rear baffle.
7. For access to the inside of the fume cupboard for loading apparatus or cleaning,
the hinged lower front acrylic panel, can be fully open and will be held in position
by the two black detent hinges.
NOTE
The hinges will only hold the lower front panel in
the fully open position, when opening make sure
that they click into the fully open position.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTINUED)
8. Try to place everything required for your process inside the fume cupboard prior
to starting any operation. This will reduce the amount of arm movements into and
out of the fume cupboard and hence reduce possibility of breakout (fume escape).
9. Position apparatus inside the fume cupboard so that disturbance to airflow at the
sash opening is minimised.
10. After use follow the correct procedure for disposal of any residues and leave the
fume cupboard in a safe state for further use by others.
11. Before switching off the cabinet after use, allow it to run for a further 5 to 10 minutes
to make sure all hazardous vapours or gasses have cleared, and check that any
bottle are capped or stoppered and no material has been left on the necks or
pooled around the bases.
Good housekeeping is essential to prolong carbon filter life.
FILTER SATURATION ALARM
This unit is fitted with a filter saturation alarm:–
In normal operation, the arrows will be lit with green LEDs. If these turn red and the
audible alarm sounds, it will indicate that the filter is potentially saturated or a
breakthrough has occurred.