erlab Captair Smart 321, Captair Smart 391, Captair Smart 483, Captair Smart 392, Captair Smart 481 User Manual

Safer

Simpler

Captair Smart

Ductless filtering fume hoods

User

manual

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General ....................................................................................................................................3

Safety notices ................................................................................................................. 3

Product registration ..............................................................................................4

Start-up ...................................................................................................................................5

- Calibrating the electronic anemometer

- Default settings

- Description of the control module

- Description of the alarms

e-Guard App.....................................................................................................................9

- Connectivity principle

- Options of connection

- Accessing the Administrator interface

- Administrator interface description

Fan setpoints ....................................................................................................................20

Procedure for automatic detection for the saturation

of a molecular filter using acetone ......................................................21

- Saturation detection using colorimetric tubes ...................................................21

- Saturation detection using PID Device ..................................................................23

- Saturation detection using Molecode S sensor .................................................25

Replacing the filters .................................................................................................27

Recommendations for storing

and using the filters .................................................................................................. 36

Replacement frequency for filtration breakthrough

sensor (Molecode option) ................................................................................. 37

Admissible weighs on working surfaces ........................................37

Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................38

Contents

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General

By choosing Captair Smart ductless ltration fume hoods, you have chosen an efcient and responsible way to

ensure safety.

Erlab’s 45 years of expertise in the eld of laboratory fume hoods provide unparalleled ltration quality to ensure your
users are properly protected when handling chemicals in the laboratory. The new Captair Smart range uses an innovative
and straightforward mode of communication called Smart technology. This powerful interface uses light to intuitively and
effortlessly communicate with users and leave them free to focus all their attention on the main task: handling the chemicals.

Your ductless Captair Smart ltration fume hood guarantees that you are protected when working with chemicals that pose
an inhalation risk. The Erlab ltration technology it employs traps hazardous particles and molecules and returns clean air
back into the laboratory.
The system’s connectivity allows for real-time safety alerts and individual device usage reports to be sent via the e-Guard
App.

Safety notices

The effectiveness of your device is directly dependent upon it being used correctly and monitored by its users. Your
laboratory may also benet from ergonomic, economic and ecological advantages provided by the Captair Smart fume hood
throughout its life cycle.

The E.S.P. program (Erlab Safety Program) was set up to guarantee your safety. We would remind you that it is important
to have the safety parameters validated before using the device for the rst time and whenever it is used for a different
application.

The handling of substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMRs) underneath a fume hood is
covered by the French Labour Code. The code notably species that an in-depth risk analysis must be carried out prior to
any CMRs being handled under a recirculating fume hood.

The equipment provided is not intended to be used in an explosive atmosphere.

The lters delivered with this device must be removed from their packaging and positioned correctly; they must also be
suitable for the type of chemicals being handled in order to guarantee user safety.

Erlab recommends that lter breakthrough tests are regularly carried out.

Erlab recommends that the electronic anemometer is calibrated at least once a year.

The quantities of the chemicals handled in the enclosure should not be greater than those listed in the guide to approved
chemicals (the Chemical Listing).

AFNOR standard NF X 15-211: 2009 only applies to chemicals subject to an OEL.

Pursuant to the NF X 15-211 standard, only operations that can immediately be stopped are allowed to be carried out in a
Class 2 enclosure. Moreover, the fume hood’s lter must be replaced if any chemicals are detected downstream of the lter.

New lters must be stored in their packaging, kept in a dry location and laid at. (see recommendations for storing and using
the lters).

Erlab recommends keeping a logbook which is specic to the device and shows the chemical agents handled, how often
they are used and the maintenance operations carried out on it.

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Product registration

Take full advantage of the device’s connectivity to enhance your safety

Get up to 10 years warranty on your connected Erlab unit

Register your product online: the registration of the product will automatically give you one extra year of warranty (in addition
to the warranty mentioned in the Erlab’ general terms and conditions of sale).

Connect your unit: Once the device is connected to the Internet and congured to exchange usage data, the warranty is
extended for up to 10 years. Warranty will be successively renewed at each lters replacement and for the life time indicated
on the Valipass® and/or or at the end of lter usage time.

In order to benet from Erlab extension of warranty offer, the following conditions shall be respected:

Warranty applicability is subject to the respect of the Erlab’ general terms and conditions of sale and following requirements:

• The registration and/or the connection of the product shall be performed within the twelve months from the purchase date ;

• Filters replacement must be performed following Valiquest® service recommendations or at the end of lter usage time ;

The lter’s serial number, used as an identication key, validates this condition, regardless of your device’s supplier
(and/or the replacement lter’s supplier for the following years);

• The device’s replacement lters must be manufactured by Erlab, as must all other spare parts.

Consumables such as lters and saturation sensors are not covered under warranty.

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Start up

Calibrating the electronic anemometer

1- Press silmutaneously the main switch while switching on the main swith on the back of the control panel (off:O, ON:I)

2- Release immediately the mute button. A beep will proove the unit has started the calibration mode. LEDS lights will blink
fastly without any sound during 5min. 30 sec. LEDs lights blinking is different when an alarm is triggered.

3- Light blinking stops. The anemometer is calibrated and the unit is operational.

4- Turn on fan of the unit on the control panel.

5- Green light and LEDs lights are lighting.

Good practices :

- If you are using prelters, please be sure they are correctly located

- If you are using Reverso sash (Captair Smart 392 or 483 or 633 or 714 ductless fume hoods), please do the calibration as
indicated.

Main general switch Mute button

Press it silmutaneously

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Having carefully followed the steps described in the installation guide, your Captair Smart
fume hood is now ready to use.

The power switch is located at the back of the control panel

Note: we recommend never turning off the main device power switch after the machine as
been started for the rst time.

The button on the control panel turns on the fan and the lights.

The green indicator light and LED light system should come on.

We also recommend verifying the operating parameters before each new use.

Filter breakthrough sensor (Molecode option) :
Default settings when the sensor has not been set in our factory:

- Solvents (S type): medium

- Acids (A type): medium

- Formaldehyde (F type): medium

To modify settings, please access the administrator interface.

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Description of the control module

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4

5

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1 - Switch on fan and lights in hood

2 - Silence the alarm (Mute key)

3 - Keycode to indicate which alarm is active

4 - Smart-Light that pulses when in alarm

5 - Pegs to hold the sash fully open

Smart Technology gives you an easily identiable method of
communication about the containment, performance, and lter
efciency of your product via a soft, LED band of light called Smart­Light - a light signature across the fascia which casts a stable LED
glow ensuring proper operation. If normal operation is disrupted,
the reassuring LED signature simply pulses, drawing the attention
of the operator only when necessary.

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Description of the alarms

Note:
When using the Mute key to silence the alarm, please note the alarm can be triggered again if the event condition has not been xed.
Resetting alarms via the Mute key will consequently modify usage settings.
Please access the administrator interface to precisely check user settings.

Alarm type

Light

signal

Events Details

Silence

the alarm

Reset the alarm

Timer

1 beep

5 seconds

apart

Pulses

Operating time

elapsed

timer (60 hours

according to the

NFX 15-211

standard)

The operating
time specied

in the timer

settings has run

out.

Press Mute

key

Pressing the Mute key will reset the Timer.

Note: the Timer can be set by accessing
the administrator interface.

Air speed

2 beeps

5 seconds

apart

Pulses Low air speed

The air speed

value is <0.4 m/s

Press Mute

key

Anemometer settings:
When the alarm is triggered:

- please check the fan(s) is (are) turned
ON and the front sash is correctly closed,

- Press the Mute Key to silence the alarm,

- See Calibrating electronic anemometer

Note: the anemometer calibration can be
also done by accessing the administrator
interface.

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Alarm type

Light

signal

Events Details

Silence

the alarm

Reset the alarm

Filtration

3 beeps

5 seconds

apart

Pulses

Filter

breakthrough

(Molecode S/A/F

option)

The Molecode

detection value

is > the sensi-

tivity

setting for a

period of 40s.

Press Mute

key

Note: lter has to be replaced.

Replace lter

The lter(s) has/

have reached

the end of their

service life/lives.

Please get in touch with Erlab or your
usual maintenance contact.

Fan

4 beeps

5 seconds

apart

Pulses

Fan fault

The rotation speed

(RPM) is +/- 10% of

the fan setpoint.

Press Mute

key

Fan Unservi-

ceable

The rotation

speed (RPM) is

< 700 RPM

Filter breakthrough sensor replacement (Molecode)

5 beeps

5 seconds

apart

Pulses

Filter

breakthrough

sensor replace-

ment (Molecode

S/A/F option)

The sensor has

reached the end

of its service life.

Please get in touch with Erlab or your
usual maintenance contact.

Reset network settings

Forgot network settings?

- Please check the general switch of the unit is turned ON,

- Switch OFF the key 1,

- Press the Mute key for 10 seconds,

- After 3 beeps, network settings are reset,

- Reboot the unit: turn OFF/ON the general switch of the unit on the back of the control panel,

- The network default IP adress is : 192.168.0.200

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eGuard App

Welcome to a safer connected world

The connectivity of Captair Smart fume hoods allows you to monitor all your safety settings remotely.
After registering your product on line, download eGuard App and:

- Stay in touch wherever you are

- Receive safety alerts

- Access your statistics usage

- Make the most of an exclusive warranty program

Connectivity principle

Ecosystem designed for simpler use and safer protection

Ethernet-TCP-IP

Embedded

service

Fume hood

Internet network and/or local area

network (LAN - for eGuard PC only)

Database

Monitoring

the product

Monitoring &

controlling

the product

eGuard App

Mobile

PC

Embedded

service

storage cabinet

Embedded

service

Air Filtration System

Embedded

service

Air quality sensor

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3 Versions

Embedded

service

Mobile

app

PC

app

Conditions

of use

Direct connection on PC

with data cable (RJ45)

Web connection

(via 3G/4G)

Web and/or local

connection

Hardware requirements 1 PC + 1 cable

1 Apple or Android

Smartphone

1 PC connected to

Internet or local network

Parameters Monitoring + Controlling Monitoring Monitoring + Controlling

Data access One unit Multiple units Multiple units

Historical data access

Historical data download

Alerts

Multiple units monitoring

Multiple user accounts

Automatized status report

(except if local connection)

Download

available on

www.erlab.com

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Options of connection

Embedded service

RJ45

Mobile or computer app

Flash the QR code to

access usage datas of

the device.

Accessing the Administrator interface

To monitor the parameters and modify the settings of the unit

In order to connect:

• Use a computer equipped with a Ethernet port (to plug the RJ45 cable)

• WIFI of the computer must be switched off

• Web browser (Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, …) must be installed on the computer

N.B: RJ45 cable used to plug the unit to the computer is provided.

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Direct connection on computer

• Check that main switch (at the back of the

control panel on fume hoods and storage
cabinets) of the device is ON

• Take RJ45 cable (black) already connected
on the unit and rolled at the back of the control
panel.

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2

Open your web browser, type the following IP address 192.168.0.200 into the address bar and validate

OK

You are connected to the embedded software
You enter the « Status » page and you can have
access to the « Settings » using the following
credentials:
Login : erlab / Password : smart

Please go to page 16

Page is not accessible

Computer network parameters are not allowing
the access to the embedded software.

Apply the following procedure

Page is not accessible

1

Modify computer network parameters

Right click

Left click

Network

parameters

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2

Access to the Network and sharing center

Left click

3

Access to the network connection

Right click

Left click to access properties

N.B : This conrms
your WIFI is
disconnected!

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Enter compatible network parameters as indicated below

Left click

Left click

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Write down your existing parameters before changing them in order to be able to set your initial parameters after the operation!

Enter the following
parameters:

Validate

5

Open your web browser again, type again the following IP address 192.168.0.200 and validate

• OK : You are connected to the embedded software

You enter the « Status » page and you can have access to the « Settings » using the following credentials: :
Login : erlab / Password : smart

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Administrator interface description

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Status page details

1 Choose active interface page

2 Device ID: Model

3 Device ID: serial number, MAC address, device status

4 Unit location

5 Molecode Option Gauge: indicates the saturation level of the main carbon lter(s)

6 Fan Gauge: indicates the fan status

7 Air Face Velocity: indicates the air face velocity

8 Device use time since fan was last started

9 Device alarm statuses (see alarm triggering conditions)

10 Volume setting

11 Embedded service version

12 Choose language

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Access to the settings is protected by the following credentials:

User name: erlab

Password: smart

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5

2

3

4

6

7

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Settings page details

1 Device time and date settings

2

Device network settings
Mode: Selected IP protocol
Hostname: Device name on network
IP: IP address of the device
MASK: network mask
GW: Network gateway

Modify network settings :

Default mode : DHCP

Each unit is identied with its hostname : ER-UNIT-S/N
Hostname example for a Captair 321 Smart, S/N: 25698
Hosname will be: ER-321-25698

This hostname is displayed on the IP Adress label located on the back of the control panel
If the unit is not connected to a DHCP servor, the unit will automatically switch to its defaut IP address:

192.168.0.200

3

Activate/Deactivate the exchange of information
This allows the transmission of information from the device to the eGuard server for:

- remote monitoring via eGuard App (mobile &PC)

- receiving usage reports

4 Device fan setpoint settings

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Anemometer settings :
Please check the anemometer settings procedure

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Alarm saturation lter (Molecode option)

Sensor type indication (VOCs: volatile organic compounds/ A: Acids / F: Formaldehyde)

Sensor sensitivity settings:
VOCs sensor (5 settings) : High sensitivity, Medium/High Sensitivity, Medium Sensitivity, Medium/Low Sensitivity,
Low Sensitivity
A and F sensors (3 settings) : High sensitivity, Medium Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity

Sensor replacement
Enter replacement sensor date, display the next sensor replacement date

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Filter replacement date:

Indicates the lter type (AS: organics vapors / BE+:Acids, inorganics, organics, and solvents vapors /
K : Ammonia vapors / F : Formaldehyde vapors / HP: powders)

For units equipped with carbon and HEPA lters, please use the carbon lter indication

Last replacement:
Counter showing the number of days the lter(s) can be used relative to its/their service life expiry date

8 Conrm settings key (please validate each setting )

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Log page details

1 Displays the device’s event log

2 Used for downloading the log in .csv format

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2

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Fan setpoints per filtration column type

Unit / Type of ltration column 1P 1C 1C1P 1P1C 1P1C1P 1P2C 2C1P 2C

321

1800

RPM

2200
RPM

2500

RPM

2550
RPM

2800
RPM

2800
RPM

2800
RPM

2600
RPM

391

481

392

483

633

714

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Procedure for automatic detection for the saturation of a
molecular filter using acetone

Acetone evaporates easily and quickly at room temperature and can be used as a tracer to check mocular lters saturation.
Following procedure provides three methods to determine activated carbon lters saturation, evaporating a small amount of
acetone withing the Captair Smart fume hood and using either a colorimetric tube for acetone, Molecode S saturation sensor
or a PID device. The result of the test will indicate weither it is necessary to replace lter or not.

Required material:

• 5 mL of acetone (not provided)

• Absorbing cloth (not provided)

• Cup or crucible (not provided)

• Hose (provided)

• Sampling pump (not provided)

• Colorimetric tube (not provided)

Remove protection covers

Turn on the unit and start the air ow

Not provided materials can be sourced from various manufacturers, such as Gastec, Draeger,
RAE System or authorised distributors.

Always use gas sampling pump together with detector tube from the same brand

Ref. Gastec tube: 151 L (pump 2 times)
Ref. Draeger tube: 81 03 381 (pump 1 time)
Ref. RAE tube: 10-111-40 (sample 100cc)

Saturation detection using colorimetric tubes

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Turn on the unit and start ventilation
Pour 5 mL of acetone on an absorbing cloth placed
within the fume hood

Connect to the appropriate fan box depending on your unit model:

Carbon lter

Fan Box

Hose connection

321

392

483 / 633

714

Remove sample port cork and connect hose

to the fan box

Break tip off a fresh detector tube.
Sampling pumps are usually equipped
with tube tip breaker.

Insert the tube into the pump inlet, in
the correct direction. Tubes are usually
marked to indicate direction.

-European

fan connection:

- North American
fan connection:

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Proceed with air sampling following manufacturer’s recommendation
If test result is positive to acetone, change lter(s)

Saturation detection using PID Device:

Required material :

• 5 mL of acetone (not provided)

• Absorbing cloth (not provided)

• Cup or crucible (not provided)

• Hose (provided)

• PID device (not provided)

Materials not provided can be sourced from various RAE System manufacturer or authorised distributors.

Remove protection covers

Turn on the unit and start air ow

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Pour 5 mL of acetone on an absorbing cloth placed
within the fume hood

Connect to the appropriate fan box depending on your unit model:

Carbon lter

fan box

Hose connection

Remove sample port cork and connect hose

to the fan box

321

392

483 / 633

714

Connect hose to the PID sampling probe
Select ‘acetone’ to be detected in PID menu (see user manual
if necessary).
If acetone concentration is more than to 5 ppm, change lter(s)

-European

fan connection:

- North American
fan connection:

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Default IP : 192.168.0.200

RJ45

Connect to unit embedded service

Saturation detection using Molecode S sensor

Required material:

• 5 mL of acetone (not provided)

• Absorbing cloth (not provided)

• Cup or crucible (not provided)

Remove protection cover

Turn on the unit and start air ow

Pour 5 mL of acetone on an absorbing cloth placed
within the fume hood

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Set Molecode sensitivity on ‘high’

Open ‘Status’ page
Check ltration efciency
If needle is in red area, change lter(s)

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Replacing the filters

Your device is equipped with FLEX™ lter technology that was congured to the user’s protection needs when the device
was purchased. The conguration of the lter column is dependent on the applications carried out in the enclosure. These
applications may change over time. Your FLEX™ lter technology can therefore be recongured if your fume hood is used
for applications other than those anticipated when the device is rst set up. If so, please contact us so that we can verify that
the current conguration is safe or it needs to be congured.

The table below summarises all possible Flex™ lter technology congurations for your device

Captair 321 - 391 - 481 Smart models

Molecular lter HEPA lter H14 / ULPA Pre-lter

Column

Conguration

1C x1 x1
2C x2 x1
1 P x1 x1

2 P x2 x1
1P 1C x1 x1 x1
1P 2C x2 x1 x1
1C 1P x1 x1 x1
2C 1P x2 x1 x1

1P 1C 1P x1 x2 x1

OptionalStandard

Captair 392 - 483 - 633 - 714 Smart models

Molecular lter

HEPA lter H14 / ULPA Pre-ltre

Models 392 483 633 714 392 483 633 714 392 483 633 714

Column

Conguration

1C x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4

2C x4 x6 x6 x8 x2 x3 x3 x4
1 P x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4
2 P x4 x6 x6 x8 x2 x3 x3 x4

1P 1C x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4
1P 2C x4 x6 x6 x8 x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4
1C 1P x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4
2C 1P x4 x6 x6 x8 x2 x3 x3 x4 x2 x3 x3 x4

1P 1C 1P x2 x3 x3 x4 x4 x6 x6 x8 x2 x3 x3 x4

UP

Air Flow

Fan module

#1

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Replacing the HEPA H14 / ULPA lters

Pre-requisites

• The operative responsible for replacing the lter is kept up-to-date with the exhaustive list of products handled in

the fume hood by the user so that the correct EPI can be used

• The laboratory is empty when the operation is carried out

• The laboratory is ventilated by mechanical or natural means while the operation is carried out

Minimum protective equipment

• One-piece overall + overshoes + bouffant cap

• Laboratory gloves (latex or nitrile)

• Protective glasses

• Breathing mask with particle lter (P3)

Notice: additional equipment could be required.

This procedure is applicable to HEPA/ULPA lters located at the bottom of the ltration columns and designed to trap
powders handled inside the device enclosure.

Strict chronological order to follow:

1- Switch on the device fan

2- Carefully spray the bottom surface of the HEPA/ULPA lter

(paint with NON FLAMMABLE propellent), to be done inside the enclosure

3- Allow at least 5 minutes with the fan running for the spray to dry

4- Shut down and unplug the device and disconnect the fan module power supply cable and the sampling tubes from the
sampling area (if installed)

5- Carefully remove the molecular lter(s) (if present) and the fan module

6- Carefully unwrap the new HEPA/ULPA lter

Keep the plastic lm and cardboard box so that you can use it later to pack up the used lter

Lay out the lm on a at surface in the immediate vicinity of the operation so that it is at the ready

7- Carefully remove the used HEPA/ULPA lter and immediately place it contaminated-side down onto the plastic lm

8- Clean the lter housing and the enclosure (using water + surfactant)

9- Package up the used lter + contaminated equipment

Seal the plastic lm tightly

10- Place the sealed package in the box the new carbon lter came in, then seal it using adhesive tape, clearly write «used
lter» on the packaging.

Have the lter disposed of via a suitable disposal process in accordance with the applicable regulations.

To nd out more, please contact your usual advisor.

11- Fit the new HEPA/ULPA lter, main molecular lter (if present) and the fan module, followed by the backup molecular
lter (if present). Make sure that all the column components

12- Reconnect the device’s various cables and hoses, switc h the device back on and check the air speed using the
anemometer calibration procedure via the administrator interface

Type AS

For organic vapors

Type BE +

Multi-application for acid and organic vapors

Type K

For ammonia vapors

Type F

For formaldehyde vapors

HEPA H14

For powders

ULPA

For powders

The table below summarises the different types of carbon lters that Erlab® offers along with their elds of application.

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The «Revolving» System

Molecular lter replacement ( The “revolving system” may be used with following Flex™ technology types 2C / 1P2C

/ 2C1P)

This simple concept involves placing one chamber equipped with a molecular detection system between two lters having
the same capacity. When the main lter is saturated, the molecules are directed to an identical back-up lter that is placed
just above the detection chamber.

This system prevents all molecules from being released into the environment since they are automatically absorbed by the
back-up lter. The back-up lter replaces the main lter when the main lter has reached its maximum saturation point. A new
lter is then installed in place of the back-up lter. This cycle may be repeated indenitely.

Compared to traditional ltration systems, the “revolving lter” concept increases the retention capacity of the lter by 25%

and decreases replacement costs by 25%.

New lter

Main lter

back-up lter

Energy recycling system

Filter Replacement Procedure

For these operations, we strongly recommended that the user or maintenance technician wear the necessary safety equipment,
including: safety glasses, lab coat and gloves

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Switch off the fume hood

Remove the protective shields on either side of the hood

Example: 321 Smart

Example: 392 Smart

- European fan connection:

Disconnect the power supply to the fan hood

followed by the fan module hose (if the device is tted with a type A or F

Molecode)

Air Flow

- North American fan connection:

Disconnect the power supply to the fan hood

followed by the fan module hose (if the device is tted with a type A or F

Molecode)

Air Flow

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1C 2C

1P 2P

1P1C

1P2C

1P2C

1C

2C

1C 2C

1P

2P

2C

2P

Models Captair 321 - 391 - 481 Smart

1. Identify wich column conguration below applies to your hood. (See your Valipass label)

2. Unstack the ltration column(s) above the fume hood.

3. After carrefuly removing the lters from their packaging, assemble the column per the conguration below.

4. If your column conguration changed, Apply the correct fan setpoint for the ltration column conguration
(see fan setpoints)

1C 2C

1P 2P

1P1C 1P2C

1C1P

2C1P

2C1P

1C 2C

1P 2P

1P1C 1P2C

1C1P

2C1P

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- European fan connection:

Reconnect the power supply to the fan hood

and the hose to the sampling port.

(If the device is tted with a type A or F Molecode)

When reassembling the ltration column, be

sure that the fan module is positioned correctly
to access your connection points.

Air Flow

- North American fan connection:

Reconnect the power supply to the fan hood

and the hose to the sampling port.

(If the device is tted with a type A or F Molecode)

Air Flow

When reassembling the ltration column, be

sure that the fan module is positioned correctly
to access your connection points.

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1C 2C

1P 2P

1P1C 1P2C

1C1P

2C1P

1P1C1P

Models Captair 392 - 483 - 633 - 714 Smart

1. Identify wich column conguration below applies to your hood. (See your Valipass label)

2. Unstack the ltration column(s) above the fume hood.

3. After carrefuly removing the lters from their packaging, assemble the column per the conguration below.

4. If your column conguration changed, Apply the correct fan setpoint for the ltration column conguration
(see fan setpoints)

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- European fan connection:

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- North American fan connection:

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Recommendations for storing and using the filters

New lter shelf life and storage conditions:

New activated carbon molecular lters must be stored at in their original packaging at a temperature of between +10°C / 50°
F and +50°C / 120° F and a humidity level < 85% RH.

If these conditions are adhered to, the maximum time a lter can be stored before use depends on the type of carbon used:

AS type carbon molecular lter 2 years from the date of delivery

BE+ type carbon molecular lter 2 years from the date of delivery

BE type carbon molecular lter 1 year from the date of delivery

F type carbon molecular lter 1 year from the date of delivery

K type carbon molecular lter 1 year from the date of delivery

If the maximum shelf life is reached, we recommend to not install lters.

- HEPA H14 and/or ULPA lters must be stored upright and kept dry; there is no limit to the time they can be stored.

Predicted service life of a lter once put into use:

The service life of a molecular lter depends on the operations carried out in the ductless fume hood as well as the conditions
of the environment in which it is used.

We recommend replacing the lter annually (if used 24/7).

ERLAB offers 3-point validation of your handling operations based on a scientic analysis carried out by its laboratory
specialists via the global Erlab Safety Program (E.S.P) which includes the Valiquest questionnaire:

• Feasibility of handling operations under a recirculating fume hood

• Type(s) of lter(s) to use and ltration column conguration

• Predicted service life of the activated carbon molecular lters

How does the E.S.P service work?

• The customer completes the Valiquest questionnaire and sends it by email to Erlab

• The Erlab laboratory specialists analyze the questionnaire and issue a Valipass certicate

The Valipass certicate is afxed to the new devices at the factory. If the chemical processes in the hood change, a new
valiquest is completed and is sent by email after revalidation.
The certicate contains the following: the list of products handled in the hood, the lter type required for these chemicals,
serial number, lter life time, the traceability information used to track how the device is used and the molecular lter saturation
detection methods.

The activated carbon molecular lter(s) must be replaced when the period in months specied on the Valipass
certicate expires

To ensure their safety, we invite users who have not had their application validated via the VALIQUEST questionnaire or whose
device is not covered by a VALIPASS usage certicate, to contact ERLAB or their usual distributor to arrange a new usage
validation for the device in question.

Failing that and/or in the absence of information regarding device usage:

ERLAB is unable to provide any guidance as to the predicted service life of the lter(s).

In such cases, we strongly recommend:

• That the molecular lters are replaced at least every 12 months and that a regular lter saturation checking protocol is put

in place (please contact us for individual advice on this subject)

• That the HEPA or ULPA particulate lters are replaced at least every 36 months

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Replacement frequency of filtration breakthrough sensor,
Molecode option

Molecular lters saturation detection alarm – Molecode (S : solvents or A : acids or F: formaldehyde - tted as an integrated
option in your unit, work using semi-conductor or electrochemical sensor that must be changed every :

5 years for the Molecode S

2 years for Molecode A and F

After this period, Erlab cannot guarantee performances stability nor detection sensitivity.

Equipment replacement requires the intervention of a qualied engineer, able to replace internal components and perform
system new conguration. The change requires less than one hour.

Erlab Maintenance department and accredited partners can provide this service. (service not available in all countries)

For further information, please get in touch with your contact person or Erlab dealer/distributor or visit our website

Admissible weighs on working surfaces

Tempered glass

work top

Stainless steel

work top

Trespa® Top Lab

PLUS

work top

50 kg/m

2

1187 lb/ft

2

110 kg/m

2

2610 lb/ft

2

110 kg/m

2

2610 lb/ft

2

Captair Smart 321 15 kg 33 lbs 35 kg 77 lbs 35 kg 77 lbs

Captair Smart 391 20 kg 44 lbs 45 kg 99 lbs 50 kg 110 lbs

Captair Smart 481 25 kg 55 lbs 65 kg 143 lbs 65 kg 143 lbs

Captair Smart 392 20 kg 44 lbs 60 kg 132 lbs 60 kg 132 lbs

Captair Smart 483 30 kg 66 lbs 80 kg 176 lbs 80 kg 176 lbs

Captair Smart 633 40 kg 88 lbs 100 kg 220 lbs 100 kg 220 lbs

Captair Smart 714 45 kg 99 lbs 115 kg 254 lbs 115 kg 254 lbs

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Cleaning and maintenance

Mechanical item checks

Hinges:

Hinges must be properly attached and must allow any items on the front side of the hood to be instantly and easily lifted
upward.

Acrylic Parts:

These parts must be clean; white streaks or spatters indicate rather heavy use of acid (hydrochloric acid) or products
handled at a high temperature. Ensuring the transparency of the walls is a part of regular maintenance for the enclosure.

Cleaning the enclosure

The enclosure must be cleaned on a regular basis.

This may be accomplished in several ways:

- With soapy water followed by rinsing with clear water and drying with a soft, non-abrasive absorbent paper towel.

- Or with a commercial pH neutral neutralizing product followed by drying with a soft, non-abrasive, absorbent paper towel.

Coated Metal Parts:

- These must be inspected and free from any traces of corrosion.

- Check that there is no stagnant water in the spill tray.

- Clean the spill tray if necessary.

V10_2017_12 - Erlab France - Technical data are not contractual. Erlab

®

DFS SAS reserves the right to modify the present document without prior notice.

1

Erlab R&D Laboratory

The engineers and chemists in our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory understand molecular ltration. We are committed to

designing products that are safe and of the highest quality, strive to improve our products, and continuously develop new
products that provide greater protection in the laboratory.

2

Strict Safety Standards

We hold ourselves to the highest standard and adhere to the strict AFNOR NF X 15-211: 2009 ltration safety standard

as endorsed by ANSI Z9.5-2012.

3

A Published Chemical Listing

It all begins here. Without this listing, we are not compliant with AFNOR NFX 15-211. Our in-house laboratory tests, as well

as independent testing to verify the retention capacity of over 700 chemicals for our lters.

4

Independent Testing

Erlab lters have been independently tested multiple times at various concentrations guaranteeing that our safety

solutions all adhere to the strict performance criteria of the AFNOR NF X 15-211:2009 standard assuring that the emission
concentration at the lter exhaust will always be lower than 1% of the TLV.

5

Application Questionnaire (Valiquest)

Our laboratory specialists will recommend the appropriate ltration fume hood, type of lter, and personalized advice.

6

Certicate of Validation for the chemicals used in the hood

A certied PhD chemist issues a Certicate of Validation with a list of the chemicals approved for use in the hood.

7

Our Safety Program

We back up our products 100%. This program includes your specialized chemical evaluation, validation of your hood

upon installation, and a ltration safety specialist at your service to ensure that your hood is operating to its full potential.

We provide safety, we protect your health

Erlab invented the ductless fume hood in 1968. With more than 45 years of experience in the eld of chemical ltration and
protection of laboratory personnel; we know the formula for safety. With Erlab, you will never have to wonder or worry if our
products are safe. We build each one of the following 7 ingredients into our products, and without all of them, your health
and safety will be compromised.

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