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User’s Manual
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Purifier HEPA Filtered Enclosures
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& Purifier Class I Filtered
Enclosures
Models
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3980221, 3980222, 3980223, 3980300, 3980301,
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3980323, 3980400, 3980401, 3980402, 3980403,
3980420, 3980421, 3980422, 3980423
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Labconco HEPA Filtered Enclosure Manual Warranty Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 About This Manual 2 Typographical Conventions 3 CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5 Support, Vibration & Movement Requirements 6 Location and Air Current Requirements 6 Exhaust & Blower Requirements 6 Electrical Requirements 7 Space Requirements 7 CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your Enclosure 10 Installing t
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Prohibited Acid Use 38 CHAPTER 6 MAINTAINING YOUR FILTERED ENCLOSURE 39 Routine Maintenance Schedule 40 Decontamination 41 Determination of when to Replace HEPA Filters 41 How to Install a New HEPA Filter 42 HEPA Filter Leak Test 44 Setting the Inflow Face Velocity with the Speed Control Adjustment 46 Calibrate and Operate the Airflow Monitor 46 Determination of When to Replace Odor control Carbon Filter
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CHAPTER 1 HAPTER C 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Purifier® HEPA Filtered Enclosure or Purifier® Class I Filtered Enclosure. Your enclosure provides personnel protection through superior containment. It is the result of Labconco’s more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume hoods and more than 30 years experience in manufacturing filtered enclosures. These enclosures will effectively contain toxic, noxi
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Chapter 1: Introduction particulates, and nuisance powders, Labconco recommends the use of the Purifier HEPA Filtered Enclosure. See chart below and contact Labconco for additional ordering information. Bag-in/Bag-out UV No. Application Product Filters HEPA Light 1. Nuisance Powders, Purifier HEPA HEPA NO Biohazardous Filtered Decontamination NO Materials Enclosure Required 2. Nuisance Powders, Purifier HEPA HEPA NO Biohazardous & Filtered and Decontamination NO Volatile Chemi
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 5: Using Your Filtered Enclosure discusses the basic operation of how to prepare, use and shut down your filtered enclosure. Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure explains how to perform routine maintenance on the filtered enclosure. Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Filtered Enclosure explains acceptable modifications to the filtered enclosure or how to add accessories. Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may enco
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Chapter 1: Introduction • with the information following an exclamation icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to the enclosure. • Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the wrench icon. A trained certifier or contractor should only perform these operations. 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 pre
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CHAPTER 2 HAPTER C 2 PREREQUISITES PREREQUISITES Before you install the filtered enclosure, you need to prepare your site for installation. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power should be located near the installation site to power the filtered enclosure, and other apparatus. Additionally, the enclosure should be strategically placed in the lab to provide efficient workflow
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites Support, Vibration and Movement Requirements At a minimum, the supporting structure usually consists of a base cabinet and chemically-resistant work surface. • A stand or mobile bench is not recommended if the enclosure will be used for precise weighing of powders. Location and Air Current Requirements The Purifier Filtered Enclosures have been designed to contain hazards by negating typical cross drafts and turbulence within the opening. However, as a
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites Max. Equivalent Max. Face Exhaust Noise Resistance External Enclosure Velocity Volume Pressure of 6" Duct Static Width Model Description (fpm) (CFM) db(A) (Ft) Pressure 2' 2' Purifier Class I Enclosure 60 85 48-53 400 .20" 2' Purifier HEPA Filtered 75 110 49-55 220 .19" Enclosure 80 115 50-56 200 .18" 90 130 51-57 140 .16" 100 145 53-58 80 .13" 105 155 54-59 70 .12" 3' 3' Purifier Class I Enclosure 60 130 48-53 130 .15" 3' Purifier HEPA Filtered 75 165 5
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites 8
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CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ETTING TARTED G S Now that the site for your filtered enclosure is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and validate your system. Read this chapter to learn how to: • Unpack and move the enclosure. • Set up the enclosure with the proper supporting structure and work surface. • Connect to an exhaust system if applicable. • Installation of HEPA and accessory Odor Control carbon filters. • Connect the
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Unpacking the Enclosure Carefully remove the shrink-wrap or carton on the enclosure and The United States Interstate Commerce inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If Commission rules damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the require that claims be entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier. filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE days of delivery. PRIOR
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 0.36" of the front of the work surface. Mounting holes are provided in the Labconco accessory work surfaces to secure the enclosure. Work Surface Specifications The work surface should be smooth, rigid, and durable, such as a chemical-resistant epoxy resin. The surface should be non-porous and resistant to the biohazards, powders, solvents and chemicals used in conjunction with the Purifier Filtered Enclosure. The work surface should also contain a di
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-1 Filtered Enclosure Installation 12
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting to the Exhaust System (Optional) WARNING: The weight of the exhaust ductwork system must be supported ! independently of the enclosure superstructure or damage may occur. The exhaust system should be installed by a qualified HVAC contractor. Exhaust transition kits aid in the removal of chemicals or applications where a higher degree of biohazard and particulate removal is required. See Chapter 7 for ordering exhaust trans
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-2 Exhaust Duct Connection Kit shown installed on Purifier Models (Optional) Kit #3924400 (2'), 3924401 (3'), and 3924402 (4') 14
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Installation of HEPA Filters and Accessory Odor Control Carbon Filters HEPA Filters HEPA HEPA filters are shipped installed with the gasket on the downstream side. The HEPA filters are leak checked at Labconco. A second leak check is recommended before using the enclosure and at least annually thereafter. Consult your Safety Officer and Chapter 6 for the HEPA Filter Leak Test. See Figure 4-2 for HEPA filter location, HEPA filter gasket, and filter
