Installation Instructions
Supreme Air Bench Hood
Dynamic Barrier Fume Hood
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation • Statesville, NC 28687-1842 • Phone 704-873-7202 • www.kewaunee.com
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Packing List
Preparation
1. Place, level, and install the Base Unit Assembly that will support the Fume Hood as shown on page 4.
2. Attach the Fume Hood Worksurface to the Base Unit Assembly at the corners using epoxy cement or similar adhesive.
Worksurface should be centered on units and overhang the front by 11/2". Worksurface must be level.
Shim beneath as needed.
3. Uncrate Fume Hood taking care to sort and inventory all parts.
4. Remove End Panels from Fume Hood and remove screws holding Fume Hood and Weight Box to pallet.
(Save End Panel screws to reattach End Panel later.)
5. Remove all packing from Fume Hood and any tape holding parts in place for shipping.
Fume Hood is packed fully assembled except for Weight Box,Sash Panels, and Lower Deflector
Vane. The Light Fixture and Top Front Panel may be removed to fit through narrow doorways and/or
for easier access.
Generally electrical fixtures and plumbing fittings are shipped installed, but may be shipped loose
depending on job requirements. Fittings may also be pre-wired and/or pre-piped. Fittings are not
shown on assembly diagram as quantities and locations vary to meet individual requirements.
Installation
6. Install Glass Sash Panels per instructions on page 5.
7. Check that Sash Cables are properly routed over front pulleys, around rear pulleys, and through the Sash Adjustment pulleys.
(see Figure 2)
8. Attach Weight Box to cables using three (3) 1/4" -20 x 3/4" R.H. Bolt, Nylock Nut, and six (6) Flat Washers (bolt, nut, and washer
shipped attached to cable ends)
9. Loosen Sash Adjustment pulley bolts and slide pulleys as needed to level Lower Sash Assembly. Re-tighten when adjusted.
10. Adjust Turnbuckle and Eyebolt to align Upper Sash with Lower Sash.
10. Using as many workers as needed, lift assembled Fume Hood and place on leveled Worksurface. Make sure hood is pushed
back as far as possible and centered on Base Unit Assembly.
11. Attach the Lower Deflector Vane to the Worksurface using five (5) 1/4"-20 x 1/2" flat head machine screws with washers. Then
anchor Lower Deflector Vane to Facia Posts using two (2) #8 x 3/4" self taping screws.
12. Coordinate connections of service fittings, electrical fixtures, and ductwork with the respective trades (i.e. mechanical, electrical,
HVAC). After connections are complete, replace interior Access Panels, if removed, and the exterior End Panels. Cover screw
holes in End Panels with 3/4" Plastic Plug Buttons.
13. Check Sash again for level and smooth movement. Adjust as needed. (see Steps 9 and 10 above)
To adjust Upper Sash side-to-side, loosen screws on back of Sash Rail and slide the Cable Connectors as needed.
To adjust Lower Sash side-to-side, loosen screws on back of Sash Frame (4 each side) and slide the Sash Guides as needed.
When adjusting side-to-side, make sure sash frame edges clear the front pulleys.
14. Inspect the complete installation, remove any dust, dirt, or other debris. Check all moving parts for proper operation, and adjust
or lubricate as necessary.