Vaniman VMC-A450 User manual

PURE BREEZE FUME HOOD
120V
25799 Je󰀨erson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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Warnings and Precautions
This air purier is designed to run on 120 volt alternating current at 60 Hz,
with a maximum current of 5 amps at temperatures ranging from -10⁰C to +40⁰C
(14⁰F to 104⁰F). The plug on the unit labeled “Power Cord ~” is for the supply line
cord provided. The supply outlet in the wall must have a wired ground and if the
door of the unit is opened for any reason, do not bypass the protective earthing.
When choosing the location of your Pure Breeze Fume Hood, be sure that
the location allows the power cord to be accessible at all times. Additionally, since
the Pure Breeze Fume Hood draws air into the unit from the bottom and exhausts
clean air from the side, ensure that the unit is either mounted to the wall or ceiling
and there is at least 6 inches of clearance near the exhaust openings on the side
of the unit. A lack of airow through the unit will decrease the e󰀩ciency of the air
purication process.
Failure to comply with the precautions listed here or any others for this
equipment may cause electrical shock or equipment failure.
-Alternating Current
-Caution, Risk of Electrical Shock
Pure Breeze Fume Hood
PN: 10370
Dimensions: 37.8”L x 24.8”W x 20.3”H
Weight: 70 lbs.
Voltage: 120V
Amperage: 5A
Frequency: 60Hz.
Power Rating: 204W
20.3
37.8
24.8
Front View
Top View

PURE BREEZE FUME HOOD
120V
25799 Je󰀨erson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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PACKING LIST
1 - Pure Breeze Fume Hood
1 - Power Cord
1 - Wall Hanging Bracket
2 - Hood Skirt Sides
2 - Hood Skirt Centers
4 - Hood Skirt Corners
3 - Hanging Eye Bolts
3 - Eye Bolt Nuts
3 - Eye Bolt Washers
3 - Wall Mounting Screws
2 - Rubber Feet with adhesive
16 - Hood Assembly Screws (6-32)
Components installed at factory
1 - Wall Hanging Bracket
6 - Hood Mounting Thumb Screws
2 - Hood Mounting Star Lock Nuts
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. To remove the Fume Hood from the box, open the box aps, remove the loose items, stand the box
upright, and slide the unit out. Remove the plastic bag from the unit and check all parts against the
packing list.
2. Laying the Fume Hood at with the control panel facing up, unlatch the door from the left side and
open. Remove all lters from the unit and remove the plastic bags covering each lter. The plastic
bags must be removed for the unit to work. Place the lters back into the unit in the same order they
were removed starting with the Pre-Filter (P/N 97021) on bottom, the Secondary Filter (P/N 97022)
next, then the Charcoal Odor (P/N 97023) lter last. The HEPA lter (97024) should be repalced above
the motor compartment.
3. The Hood Skirt can be congured to meet the mounting area constriants by just leaving coresponding
components out when assembling (see Figure A on next page). For example: If the desired position
is near a corner using the wall mount, simply leave o󰀨 the skirt parts from the back and adjacent wall
side. To install the hood skirt parts:
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION:
SAVE SHIPPING BOX AND FOAM FOR FUTURE
SERVICE. SHIPPING WITHOUT PROPER FOAM
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT

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a. Turn the unit over on to the top or side being careful to protect the switches.
b. Mount the Hood Skirt side(s) pieces and hood skirt
center(s) pieces needed to the bottom of thecase with
the provided thumb screws and the star lock nuts on the
exhaust side.
c. Align a Hood Skirt corner piece behind the skirt-side
holes and the skirt-center holes. Attach the pieces to
each other with four of the hood skirt assembly screws
provided. Repeat as necessary to complete the assembly
to the desired conguration.
4. The Fume Hood can be positioned over the work area in three
ways: a) mounted against a wall with the brackets provided,
b) hung from the ceiling with the eyebolts provided, c) or by
an optional bench stand (see application instructions below).
The following must be considered when mounting the Fume
Hood on a wall or from the ceiling:
Note: When installed over a furnace some precautions apply, please see application instructions
section below for more information.
a. Wall Mount: Make sure the Fume Hood has at least three inches of clearance on each side for
proper exhausting ventilation and access to the door latches.
i. One piece of the bracket is mounted on the back of the unit at the factory.
ii. Mount the second bracket piece with the open side facing up and level to the ground. One
screw must be used at both slots at each end of the bracket. (Figure B) The screws must
go into or through a wall stud that can support at least 100 pounds. If the wall studs do not
line up with both slots at either end, use drywall anchors rated for 100 pounds or more to
secure the bracket to the wall. Alternatively, a 3/4” thick plywood sheet can be mounted
to the wall using the wall studs, and the bracket can be mounted to the plywood sheet.
iii. Remove backing from from the two adhesive rubber feet and stick them on the back of
the case near the bottom (not on the skirt),so they will bump against wall. This will keep
the unit parallel to the wall.
iv. With help, lift the unit until the bracket attached is above the other bracket screwed to
the wall or board. Then, allow the bracket on the unit to drag down into the wall mounted
bracket. Double check to ensure that the unit is fully seated in the wall mounted bracket,
and centered from side to side.
v. Open the door. Put one screw through the existing hole on the left side beneath the lters.
This must also screw into a wall stud to keep the Fume Hood from lifting o󰀨 of bracket.
(See gure B)
Fig A

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b. Ceiling Mount: The ceiling members must be able to
support 100 pounds.
i. The three chains, or cables, used must be rated at
100 pounds minimum. They must also be an equal
distance from the ground to allow the Fume Hood to
hang level to the ground. The frame members used
must also be able to support 100 hundred pounds.
ii. Thread the Eye Bolts into the top of the unit a
minimum of ve turns. Tighten down the lock-nut
with a washer in between the case and nut.
iii. The unit can now be hung from the hanging devices
chosen.
Note: Check local laws and regulations. If unable to install safely
or if required by regulations, hire a certied technician to install
the product.
5. Once your Fume Hood has been securely mounted in your
selected location, plug one end of the Power Cord into the socket labeled “Power” on the
top of the unit, and then plug the other end into any standard grounded wall outlet. To test the unit,
ip the On/O/Remote swtich on the top of the unit into the On position and turn the selector switch
on the bottom of the unit to either low, medium or high.
6. If you are using Vaniman’s Remote Switch accessory, P/N VMC-A450, test it with the Fume Hood by
plugging it into the socket labeled Remote on the control panel on the top of the unit. Next, ip the
On/O/Remote switch on that same control panel to the Remote position. Ensure that the selector
switch is either on low, medium, or high, then ip the switch on the Remote box into the On position.
You should hear the Fume Hood turn on and moving air. Make sure to turn the Remote switch o󰀨
when Fume Hood is not in use.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The Fume Hood works well over labratory furnaces or ovens that produces smoke or fumes. A
minimum distance of four inches is required between the heat source and the bottom of the case (not
including the skirt). In most cases, the closer the Fume Hood is to this distance from the source, the
better the results as the fumes are kept from escaping. Some hotter furnaces may require a greater
distance. The bottom of the case temperature cannot exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. The Fume Hood also works well for fumes from chemicles such as acrylic/monomer. If this is the
desired application, Vaniman has a Tabletop Stand, P/N 10516, and a Stand Window, P/N 10517,
to prevent fumes from reaching the technician’s face.
Optional Screw
Fig B

PURE BREEZE FUME HOOD
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25799 Je󰀨erson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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MAINTENANCE
Before performing any maintenance tasks on this unit, ip the On/Off switch into
the Off position and remove the supply cord from the unit.
1. Filter Maintenance is most important to maintain a clean working environment. As dust, odors, and
microbes are collected from the air in the room, the lters start to ll. When lters are full, they restrict
air ow diminishing the e󰀩ciency of the Fume Hood. Filters must be replaced regularly to assure the
proper function of this unit.
a. The Pre-lter (rst lter) is identied by its white media and is located on the very bottom of the
stack. This lter captures the majority of larger sized contaminates in the room and will need to be
changed more often than the other lters in the unit. Replace the Pre-lter when the air ow drops
signicantly, the lter appears substantially dirty, or every 3-6 months, which ever comes rst.
Replacing the Pre-lter:
You will notice a group of three lters; the Pre-lter is the one on the bottom. In order to change
the Pre-lter you must remove the two above it. Start removing lters from the top and work down
through the group of lters. When installing the new Pre-lter make sure the metal reinforcement
side is facing up. Inspect the other lters and replace them in the opposite order then they were
removed. Order P/N 97021.
b. The Secondary Filter is identied by its white media and is the second lter from the bottom in
the stack.This lter captures the smaller particles that may slip through the Pre-lter. As a rule, this
lter should be replaced once every three replacements of the Pre-lter.
Replacing the Second Filter:
Comparable to replacing the Pre-lter, you will need to remove the lter above rst, then remove
the Secondary lter. When installing the new Secondary lter, make sure the metal reinforcement
side is facing up. Order P/N 97022
For your convenience Vaniman o󰀨ers a lter package which includes three Pre-lters and one
Secondary Filter. This lter package will enable you to replace your Pre-lters while reminding you
of the three to one lter maintenance schedule. Order P/N 97025.
c. The Charcoal Odor Filter (third lter) can be identied by its metal frame. The Charcoal Odor
Filter is located on top of the group of lters inside the unit. This lter absorbs odors in the air as it
is similiar to a chemical sponge used to collect odorous chemicals. The Charcoal Odor Filter must
be changed when an increase of odors from the unit is detected.
Repalcing the Charcoal Odor Filter:
Pull out the old Charcoal Odor lter from the unit. Remove the plastic packaging from the new lter
before sliding into place. Either side of the lter may face up. Vaniman recommends to always have
a spare, however, keep new unused lters wrapped in their plastic wrappers to ensure freshness
until use. Order P/N 97023.

PURE BREEZE FUME HOOD
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d. The HEPA Filter (fourth lter) is the large aluminum framed lter on the right side of the motor
compartment. It captures 99.97% of particles and organisms down to 0.3 micron. This lter should
last six to twelve months before replacement.
Replacing the HEPA lter: Pull the HEPA lter out of the unit by pulling on the handle provided
and discard ler appropriately. Remove any packaging material from the new HEPA Filter, and
orientate it so that the pull handle and and label are facing you. Align the frame of the lter with
the outer walls of the unit and slide into place. Order P/N 97024.
i. Circuit Breaker - If the unit has an internal electrical problem or has been overloaded by
a power surge, the Circuit Breaker may need to be reset. It is located on the top of the
unit by the main power switch and power socket. To reset the circuit breaker, ip the On/
O󰀨 switch into the O󰀨 position, unplug the power cord from the unit, correct the problem
then push the breaker reset button until it clicks.
2. Thermal Protection – The motor in the unit is protected against overheating. Overheating will be
caused by inadequate airow or through the unit, so make sure to check the lters and change if
necessary. If the unit should turn o󰀨 during operation due to overheating, it may need to cool down
for an hour or two before the thermal protection will reset. Check the circuit breaker rst as described
in #2 above.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
The following items are o󰀨ered to enhance the usage of your quality Vaniman Unit. These items can
be ordered through your supplier using the following part numbers. Please feel free to contact Vaniman
Manufacturing Co. with questions regarding our products.
Description Part Number
Tabletop Stand 10516
Tabletop Stand Window 10517
Pre-Filter 97021
Secondary Filter 97022
Pre-Filter & Secondary Filter Kit 97025
Charcoal Odor Filter 97023
HEPA Filter 97024
Circuit Breaker, 5A 3436
Power Supply 1422
Selector Switch Knob 1471
Remote Switch VMC-A450
Remote Switch 6ft Extension Cable 10505
Eye Bolts 3191
Wall Mount Bracket Screws 3195

PURE BREEZE FUME HOOD
120V
25799 Je󰀨erson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
1. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a. Use this unit in the manner intended by Vaniman. If you have any question about the use of this
product, please contact Vaniman directly.
b. Before servicing or cleaning this unit, switch power O at the service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from being switch On accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to service the panel.
c. When servicing or replacing components, unplug the power cord to ensure that the unit is
disconnected to the power supply. Once servicing or component replacement is complete, conrm
that the safety devices are reinstalled or remounted as previously installed by Vaniman.
d. Do not use this unit’s fan with any solid-state speed control devices.
e. Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard cord or plug or return to Vaniman
for examination and/or repair.
f. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from tra󰀩c areas and where
it will not be tripped over.