Labconco 4865060 User Manual
User’s Manual
XPert™ Filtered Balance Enclosures &
XPert Balance Enclosures
XVS Ventilation Stations
Protector
Models
®
XVS™ Ventilation Stations
3930200, 3930201, 3930202, 3930221, 3930222,
2'
3930230, 3930231, 3930232, 3930241, 3930242
3930300, 3930301, 3930302, 3930321, 3930322,
3'
3930330, 3930331, 3930332, 3930341, 3930342
3930400, 3930401, 3930402, 3930421, 3930422,
4'
3930430, 3930431, 3930432, 3930441, 3930442
3971500, 3971501, 3971502, 3971521, 3971522,
5'
3971530, 3971531, 3971532, 3971541, 3971542
3971560, 3971561, 3971562, 3971571, 3971572
3971600, 3971601, 3971602, 3971621, 3971622,
6'
3971630, 3971631, 3971632, 3971641, 3971642,
3971660, 3971661, 3971662, 3971671, 3971672
3971800, 3971801, 3971802, 3971821, 3971822
8'
3971830, 3971831, 3971832, 3971841, 3971842
3971860, 3971861, 3971862, 3971871, 3971872
4862010, 4862011, 4862012, 4862021, 4862022,
2'
4862030, 4862031, 4862032, 4862041, 4862042
4863010, 4863011, 4863012, 4863021, 4863022,
3'
4863030, 4863031, 4863032, 4863041, 4863042
4864010, 4864011, 4864012, 4864021, 4864022,
4'
4864030, 4864031, 4864032, 4864041, 4864042
4865010, 4865011, 4865012, 4865021, 4865022,
4865030, 4865031, 4865032, 4865041, 4865042, 5'
4865060, 4865061, 4865062, 4865071, 4865072
6' 4866010, 4866011, 4866012, 4866021, 4866022,
4866030, 4866031, 4866032, 4866041, 4866042,
4866060, 4866061, 4866062, 4866071, 4866072
4868010, 4868011, 4868012, 4868021, 4868022,
8'
4868030, 4868031, 4868032, 4868041, 4868042,
4868060, 4868061, 4868062, 4868071, 4868072
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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
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• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
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replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco
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The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the
delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 2
Support, Vibration and Movement Requirements 3
Temperature Variation Requirements 3
Humidity and Static Electricity Requirements 4
Location and Air Current Requirements 5
Exhaust and Blower Requirements 6
Remote Blowers (Roof Mounted) 7
FilterMate Portable Exhausters 8
Electrical Requirements 9
Space Requirements 9
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 10
Unpacking the Enclosure 11
Install the Enclosure on a Supporting Structure & Work Surface 11
Connecting to the Vented Enclosure Exhaust System 13
Connecting the Electrical Supply 17
Sealing the Vented Enclosure to the Work Surface 17
Validating the Vented Enclosure 17
CHAPTER 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 18
High Performance Features 18
Safety Precautions 24
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR ENCLOSURE 25
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CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR ENCLOSURE 27
Routine Maintenance Schedule 28
Guardian 500 Airflow Monitor Kit No. 3944700 or 3944701 28
Guardian 500 Component Identification 29
Guardian 500 Installation Procedure 30
Guardian 500 Calibration Procedure 32
Guardian 500 Alarm Activation 32
Guardian Digital 1000 Kit No. 3908800 or 3908801 34
Guardian Digital 1000 Operation 34
Guardian Digital 1000 Installation Procedure 34
Guardian Digital 1000 Calibration 37
Digital 1000 Alternate Calibration Procedure – Constant
Volume Conditions 38
CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING YOUR ENCLOSURE 41
Work Surfaces 43
Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian 500 43
Fluorescent Light Kit 43
Exhaust Transition Adapters & Dual Exhaust Connectors 44
Remote Blowers 44
Exhaust Dampers 45
FilterMate Portable Exhausters and Filters 45
Storage Cabinets 46
Utility Shelf Kit 47
Hose, Hose Clamps and Hose Kits 47
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 48
APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT PARTS 49
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 52
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 53
APPENDIX D: BALANCE STABILITY 54
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 55
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco XPert™ Balance Enclosure
or Protector® XVS™ Ventilation Station. Your high performance enclosure
is designed to protect you by providing superior containment while
conserving energy at OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as low as 60 feet
per minute. It is the result of Labconco’s more than 50 years experience in
manufacturing fume hoods.
The XPert Balance Enclosure or Protector XVS Ventilation Station has been
engineered to provide maximum containment. It will effectively contain
toxic, noxious, or other harmful materials when properly installed. The
XPert or XVS offers many unique features to enhance safety, performance,
and energy savings. To take full advantage of them, please acquaint yourself
with this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are unfamiliar
with how high performance vented enclosures operate, please review Chapter
4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions before you begin
working in the enclosure. Even if you are an experienced user, please review
Chapter 5: Using Your Vented Enclosure, which describes the XPert or XVS
features so that you can use the vented enclosure efficiently.
3' XPert Filtered Balance Enclosure 3930302
is shown with Black Solid Epoxy Work Surface
3908401 and Protector Standard Storage
Cabinet 9900100. Work Surface, base cabinet,
blower and ductwork or FilterMate Portable
Exhauster must be ordered separately.
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Before you install the vented enclosure, you need to prepare your site for
installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install the
vented enclosure. 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 accessory FilterMate Portable
Exhauster, balance or other apparatus. Additionally, a balance should be
strategically placed in the lab to provide efficient workflow.
Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site:
• The support, vibration and movement requirements.
• The temperature variation requirements.
• The humidity and static electricity requirements.
• The location and air current requirements.
• The exhaust and blower requirements.
• The electrical power requirements.
• The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: XPert/XVS Dimensions for complete enclosure
dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: XPert/XVS Specifications for complete vented
enclosure electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and
requirements.
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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.
XPert and XVS:
• When setting up a chemical station not used for weighing powders, a
mobile stand or cart is allowable.
The ability for analytical balances to accommodate vibration varies with type
and brand. More advanced balances have improved reliability, however in
the preparation of a balance enclosure site, please consider the following:
• Avoid tubular stands or carts that have the potential of moving when
touched.
• Work surfaces should be of a thick rigid material that remains stable
when buttons are pressed. An epoxy benchtop or accessory work surface
is a minimum requirement.
• A bench that is rigidly mounted to the floor or fixed to the wall, but not
both, may be appropriate.
• The corners of a building typically have less vibration than the center.
• The bench with the balance enclosure should not contain any vibration-
producing equipment, such as shakers or pumps.
• Marble, granite or epoxy balance tables are generally recommended by
the manufacturers of analytical and microbalances. (See the installation
instructions in Chapter 3).
• Marble slabs within the balance enclosure with dampening pads are also
an effective low cost means of controlling vibration.
Temperature Variation Requirements
XPert:
The extent the balance readings are influenced by temperature variations is a
function of the balance design. Most manufacturers would suggest that a
temperature drift of 1-2°C is generally tolerable. Only validation through
your Operational Qualification protocol can define what is acceptable. To
minimize the potential for temperature variations:
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• Never install balances near heating sources such as radiators and hot
plates.
• Avoid incandescent lighting of the enclosure where radiant heat
produced will raise temperatures. (See Chapter 7 for adding an
accessory fluorescent light kit).
• Do not place the balance and enclosure on a bench that would receive
direct sunlight.
Humidity and Static Electricity Requirements
XPert:
Electrostatics can be troublesome in a balance enclosure. It is important to
understand and, to the extent possible, control static charges. An electrostatic
charged vessel, sample or enclosure can apply forces and lead to errors in
weighing. The repulsion or attraction can be detected with micro, semi micro
and analytical balances. Static charges can also lead to particulates being
attracted to surfaces within the balance enclosure. Containment of harmful
powders, prevention of cross-contamination and clean up is all enhanced
when static attraction of powders is minimized. The construction of the
XPert Balance Enclosure avoids the use of plastics, which are highly
insulative. The advantages to the glass and epoxy-coated metal construction
are twofold.
1. The enclosure does not contribute high electrostatic forces affecting
the precision of the balance.
2. The attraction and ultimate accumulation of powders, (hazardous or
nuisance), are minimized on the inside of the enclosure.
To correct or ensure against electrostatic issues, the following additional
measures may be prescribed to improve weighing operations.
• Maintain a humidity level between 45 and 60%. The ability to sustain
this humidity range can be challenging depending upon the regional
climate and HVAC system.
• Ionizers in various forms (guns, bars and blowers) are effective ways to
flood an area with ions and essentially “neutralize” electrostatic
electricity.
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Background on Electrostatics or Static Electricity
Electrostatic charges on a surface such as the wall of a balance enclosure are
not created by moving air. Gases do not cause the charge. Impurities within
the air impinging upon surfaces dictate the polarity and magnitude of the
charge. The process, triboelectrification, occurs when the friction of the dust
particles contact the surface and electrons move across the interface.
The ability of a material to become polarized is a property known as
permittivity. On highly insulative materials like acrylic, ions or charged
molecules are strongly bound to the surface by polarization forces. The
higher the force, the higher is the permittivity value of the material. It is
suggested that the use of high permittivity materials, such as plastic be
avoided.
Since static electricity is a surface phenomenon, materials can also be
classified by their surface resistivity measured in ohms per square. The table
below lists the surface resistivity of various classes of material.
Surface Resistivity Table
Material Surface Resistivity Example
Conductive
Static dissipative
Antistatic
Insulative
5
0 → 10
10
10
10
Ω per square
5
→ 109 Ω per square
9
→ 1012 Ω per square
12
Ω per square→
Skin, Metals
Glass
Polyethylene bag
Acrylic, Packing foam, Styrofoam
Location and Air Current Requirements
The XPert Balance Enclosure and XVS Ventilation Station both have been
designed to contain hazards by negating typical cross drafts and movements
within the opening. Air movement does not affect most modern balances
with draft shields. However, as a precautionary measure of safety and a
higher level of quality management, it is recommended that the enclosure be
placed in such an area to avoid:
• High traffic areas where walking might cause an air disturbance or be a
nuisance to balance readings.
• Overhead or wall HVAC diffusers, fans, radiators or other lab equipment
producing air currents.
• Next to doorways or windows that may be opened.
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Enclosure
Width
2'
3'
4'
2'
3'
4'
5'
6'
8'
5'
6'
8'
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Exhaust and Blower Requirements
The exhaust connection has been designed to accept a 2" x 10" (5.1cm x
25.4cm) nominal exhaust collar. The enclosure has two possible exhaust
connections with either the top exhaust open and the bottom exhaust closed
or vise versa. The bottom exhaust connection is primarily used in
installations where the hose or ductwork needs to be concealed. Labconco
offers accessory transition adapters for the top or bottom exhaust connection
to either a 5" hose or 6" duct. See Chapter 7 for ordering any of these
accessories. For house exhaust, only one exhaust connection is required for
the 2' through 6' enclosures and two exhaust connections are required on the
8' enclosure. Data for the exhaust volume and enclosure static pressure loss
are listed for each enclosure model at face velocities of 60, 80 and 100 fpm.
When using the accessory FilterMate Portable Exhausters, it requires the 5"
Transition Adapter 3912400, which is sold with the FilterMate. Multiple
FilterMate Portable Exhausters require the airflow to be properly balanced.
The 5', 6' and 8' enclosures require two or three FilterMate Portable
Exhausters dependent on face velocity and size.
Enclosure
Height Model Description
22.75"
8" Sash
22.75"
8" Sash
22.75"
8"
32"
10" Sash
32"
10" Sash
32"
10" Sash
22.75"
8" Sash
22.75"
8" Sash
22.75"
8" Sash
32"
12" Sash
32"
12" Sash
32"
12" Sash
2' XPert/2' XVS
3' XPert/3' XVS
4' XPert/4' XVS
Tall 2' XPert/2' XVS
Tall 3' XPert/3' XVS
Tall 4' XPert/4' XVS
5' XPert
6' XPert
8' XPert
Tall 5' XPert
Tall 6' XPert
Tall 8' XPert
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
60
80
100
Exhaust
Volume
(CFM)
70
95
120
110
145
185
150
200
250
90
120
150
140
185
230
185
250
310
190
250
315
230
305
380
310
410
510
290
385
480
350
465
580
465
620
775
Static Pressure
Loss (in w.g.)
.02"
.03"
.05"
.04"
.06"
.10"
.06"
.10"
.16"
.03"
.05"
.08"
.06"
.10"
.15"
.09"
.16"
.24"
.08"
.15"
.23"
.12"
.21"
.32"
.07"
.12"
.18"
.20”
.35"
.54"
.27"
.48"
.75"
.15"
.27”
.42"
Number of
FilterMates
Required
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
N/A
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
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Proper blower selection can be determined from these exhaust requirements
and the total system static pressure loss. The enclosure must be connected to
a dedicated blower, a house exhaust system or a dedicated filtered exhauster,
such as a Labconco FilterMate. When using multiple FilterMates, the airflow
must be balanced.
Labconco offers accessory remote blowers listed next and in Chapter 7.
Remote Blowers (Roof-Mounted)
A). 1/4 hp direct drive. Corrosion-resistant epoxy-coated steel housing and
wheel. Blower inlet is 6" ID. Outlet dimensions are a rectangular 4.25" x
7.38" OD. See dimensional data in Chapter 7.
CFM @ Static Pressure – Inches of H2O
S.P. 0.0" 0.125" 0.25" 0.50" 0.75" 0.87"
CFM 595 560 515 420 300 167
Shipping
Catalog # Description
4863500 Remote Blower, 115 volts, 60 Hz, 4.4 amps 35/16
4863501 Remote Blower, 115/230 volts, 50 Hz, 5.6/2.8 amps 35/16
7053501 Explosion-Proof Remote Blower, 115 volts, 60 Hz,
4.4 amps
B). 1/4 hp or 1/3 hp belt drive with adjustable sheave to change RPM.
Corrosion-resistant epoxy-coated steel housing and wheel. Blower inlet is
10.87" ID. Outlet dimensions are a rectangular 5.5" x 10" OD. See
dimensional data in Chapter 7.
Catalog # HP Description CFM@RPM Ranges at Static Pressure (in H20)
Std. EP .25" .38" .50" .62" .75" .88" 1.00"
7068200
7068300
7068400
7068500
Remote Blower,
1/4
115V, 60 Hz,
4.4 A
Explosion Proof
1/4
Blower 115V,
60 Hz, 4.5 A
Remote Blower,
1/3
115V, 60 Hz,
6.1 A
Explosion Proof
1/3
Blower, 115V,
60 Hz, 6.4 A
540@800 410@800 350@870 390@970 430@1060
720@950 760@1050 710@1060 620@1060
760@1050 710@1060 620@1060 430@1060 460@1150 500@1220
850@1130 825@1160 790@1190 770@1220 740@1260 640@1260
If the enclosure is connected directly to a house exhaust system, an adjustable
damper (or valve) must be installed to control the airflow properly. This is
equally important when a house exhaust system is controlling multiple
balance enclosures or ventilation stations. See Chapter 7 for ordering an
accessory adjustable damper.
Wt. lbs./kg
40/18
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FilterMate Portable Exhausters (Filtered Room
Exhaust or Outside)
For filtered exhauster selection, Labconco offers FilterMate Portable
Exhausters capable of exhausting up to 280 cfm of HEPA filtered air or up to
220 cfm of combination HEPA/Carbon filtered air. These airflows are
possible when connected to the enclosure with 8' of 5" diameter hose. HEPA
and Carbon filters are available and detailed below, as well as in Chapter 7.
For airflows greater than these listed use multiple FilterMates. Labconco
offers FilterMate Portable Exhausters listed below and in Chapter 7.
FilterMate Portable Exhausters
Catalog
Number
3970000 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA 280 None
3970001 115 Volt/60 Hz Carbon 280 None
3970002 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA 280
3970003 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA/Carbon 220 None
3970004 115 Volt/60 Hz Carbon/Carbon 220 None
3970020 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA 280 None
3970021 230 Volt/50 Hz Carbon 280 None
3970022 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA 280
3970023 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA/Carbon 220 None
3970024 230 Volt/50 Hz Carbon/Carbon 220 None
Voltage Filter
Exhaust
Airflow (cfm)
Exhaust
Connection
Canopy to
outside
Canopy to
outside
If the outlet of the FilterMate Exhauster is connected to the house exhaust
system it is recommended that 3970002 (115 Volt) or 3970022 (230 Volt) be
ordered as a thimble connection is built into the exhaust with a 6" nominal
exhaust.
HEPA Filter
Part #3707900 is 99.99% efficient for particles 0.3 micron.
HEPA Filter with Bag-In/Bag-Out Bag
Part #3779002. Helps contain particulate matter during filter changing
operations.
Carbon Filters
Provides granular activated carbon or treated carbon.
Filter Classification Part # Carbon lbs.
Organic Vapors 3923400 12# activated
Formaldehyde 3923401 14# treated
Ammonia 3923402 16# treated
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Electrical Requirements
Standard duplex electrical receptacles should be nearby for connecting the
FilterMate Portable Exhauster, an airflow monitor, accessory fluorescent
light or other equipment, such as a balance for weighing operations. For your
convenience both the accessory FilterMate and accessory fluorescent light kit
have auxiliary outlet receptacles. It is recommended that the airflow monitor
be connected directly to the auxiliary switched outlet on the rear of the
FilterMate so the airflow monitor is ON when the blower is ON. The
FilterMate auxiliary switched outlet is rated for 8 amps. For other blower
exhaust systems, it is recommended that the airflow monitor be switched by
the same circuit as the blower exhaust. If this is not possible, then the airflow
monitor may be connected to the switched auxiliary outlet on the accessory
fluorescent light kit. The fluorescent light kit auxiliary outlet can be used for
any accessory under 8 amps.
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B: Enclosure
Dimensions.
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Now that the site for your XPert or XVS vented 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.
• Connect the electrical supply.
• Seal the enclosure to the work surface.
• Arrange validation for the enclosure.
Depending upon which model you are installing, you may need common
plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", and
1/2" wrenches, ratchets, sockets, a nut driver set, a flat-blade screwdriver, a
Phillips screwdriver, and a carpenter level to complete the instructions in the
chapter.
Note: The enclosure models weigh between 50 to 200 lbs. each (22 to 90
kg). The shipping container allows for lifting with a mechanical lift
truck or floor jack. if you must lift the enclosure manually, follow safe-
lifting guidelines.
Do not lift by the front Air Foil.
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Unpacking the Enclosure
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap or carton on the enclosure and inspect it
for damage that may have occurred in transit. If damaged, notify the delivery
carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the
carrier.
• Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco.
Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• If enclosure was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly
with the freight carrier. Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not
responsible for shipping damages.
• The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that
claims be filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of
delivery.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the
components and tested the unit.
• We recommend that you do not remove the enclosure from its
shipping container until it is ready to be placed into its final location.
Move the unit by placing a flat, low dolly under the shipping skid, or
by using a floor jack.
NOTE: DO NOT MOVE THE ENCLOSURE BY TILTING IT ONTO A
HAND TRUCK.
Install the Enclosure on a Supporting Structure
and Work Surface
Note: Use caution when lifting or moving the enclosure.
When installing the enclosure onto a work surface or benchtop, ensure that
the structure can safely support the combined weight of the enclosure and any
related equipment. The work surface should be at least as wide as the
enclosure to properly support it. The front of the enclosure should be aligned
within 1/8" of the front of the work surface. Mounting holes are provided in
the Labconco accessory work surfaces to secure the enclosure.
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Work Surface Specifications
The work surface should be smooth, rigid, and durable, such as a chemically
resistant epoxy resin or stainless steel. The surface should be non-porous and
resistant to the acids, solvents and chemicals used in conjunction with the
XPert or XVS enclosure. The work surface should also contain a dished
recessed area for containing primary spills.
Work Surface and Vented Enclosure Installation
1. Level the base cabinets and the work surface. Work surface should be
placed flush with the front of the base cabinet as shown in Figure 3-1.
2. Position the work surface in its intended location and with the front of
the work surface, (wide flange or spill trough), towards you.
3. Secure the work surface to the base cabinet with a structural adhesive
or silicone sealant.
4. Insert the supplied mounting screws in the four holes for epoxy work
surfaces. For stainless steel work surfaces use #10-24 x 3/8" hex
machine screws. (Labconco P/N 1885806). Allow a minimum of 1/8"
clearance under the head of the screw for positioning the enclosure.
5. Place the enclosure on the work surface and slide the rear flange and
front air foil flanges under the mounting screw heads.
6. Tighten the four screws to complete the installation.
Airflow monitor moved
forward per Chapter 6.
Figure 3-1
Side View of Typical Installation
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting to the Vented Enclosure Exhaust
System
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.
The exhaust connection on the 2' through 6' enclosures has been designed to
accept a 2" x 10" (5.1cm x 25.4cm) nominal transition adapter. The 8'
enclosure has two 2" x 10" connections. See Chapter 7 for ordering
accessory transition adapters. Labconco manufactures transition adapters for
either top or bottom exhaust and for both 5" dia. hose or 6" dia. duct. Review
Chapter 2 for remote blower and FilterMate Portable Exhauster exhaust
prerequisites and review Chapter 7 for ordering blower exhaust equipment.
For your convenience several exhaust options are shown in Figures 3-2, 3-3,
3-4 and 3-5. Consult Labconco Customer Service should you require help
sizing your blower for the exhaust volume and system static pressure loss.
To ensure compatibility, the selected exhaust duct material should match the
enclosures, procedures and chemical applications.
Figure 3-2 Top Connection to Outside Exhaust
6.03" ID Exhaust
Transition Adapter
Airflow monitor moved
forward per Chapter 6.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Airflow monitor moved
forward per Chapter 6.
Front View and Side View of Concealed Bottom Connection to Outside Exhaust
Figure 3-3
To Outside
Exhaust
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