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User’s Manual
AtmosPure™ Re-Gen Gas Purifier
Models
Voltage, Frequency
Electrical Receptacle Plug Type
5121810
100-115V, 50/60 Hz
North America
5121831
208-230V, 50/60 Hz
British (UK)
5121835
208-230V, 50/60 Hz
Schuko
5121840
208-230V, 50/60 Hz
China/Australia
5121845
208-230V, 60 Hz only
North America
Please read the User’s Manual before operating the equipment.
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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. Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
The warranty for AtmosPure™ Re-Gen Gas Purifiers will expire one year from date of installation or
two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner. Warranty is non-transferable
and only applies to the owner (organization) of record.
This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the
event of a warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If
the cause is determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or
replace all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco
Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may
be altered by a specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions
of this warranty policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty.
Damage due to corrosion or accidental breakage is not covered.
The information contained in this manual and the accompanying products are copyrighted and all rights
reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design
changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
Returned or Damaged Goods
Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be
accepted. If your shipment 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.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.
Contacting Labconco Corporation
If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
General Description 3
Circulation System 3
Purifier System 3
Regeneration Control 4
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Support Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements for the Regeneration Vent Valve 6
Electrical Requirements 6
Plumbing Requirements for Circulation, 4% Hydrogen/
Inert Gas Mixture, Vacuum, and Exhaust Vent 7
Space Requirements 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 8
Unpacking the Gas Purifier 8
Installing the Gas Purifier on a Supporting Structure &
Work Surface 9
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Gas Purifier 9
Connect the Plumbing Lines for Circulation, 4% Hydrogen/
Inert Gas Mixture, Vacuum, and Exhaust Vent 10
Connecting the Circulation Plumbing 13
Connecting the Regeneration Plumbing 15
Initial Start-up of the Gas Purifier for Removal of Oxygen
and Moisture 18
Regenerating the Gas Purifier Catalysts 20
CHAPTER 4: FEATURES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 25
Gas Purifier Performance Features 25
Safety Precautions 29
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR GAS PURIFIER 31
Routine Daily Work Procedures 31
Hazardous Use with Chemicals 33
Prohibited Materials Use 33
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR GAS PURIFIER 34
Routine Maintenance Schedule 34
Initial Certification 34
Recertification 35
Solenoid Valve Replacement 35
Catalyst Replacement 35
CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING YOUR GAS PURIFIER 37
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 41
APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT PARTS 42
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 44
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 45
APPENDIX D: ATMOSPURE RE-GEN GAS PURIFIER
OXYGEN & MOISTURE REMOVAL RATES 46
APPENDIX E: CONVERSIONS 54
APPENDIX F: REFERENCES 55
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Glove
Gas Port
Permeant Covers Precise(polyethylene) Protector(FRP) Protector(stainless)
Attainable
O
2
Installed 3.5 0.4 0.2
Purity
H2O
Installed 5 2 1
(ppm)
O
2
None 4.5 0.9 0.8
H20
None 5 3 2
Oxygen Permeation
O
2
None 0.60 0.30 0.16
at -4"w.g. per
ISO 10648-2
Test Method (ppm/min)
ISO 10648-2
O
2
None <1.67 <1.67 <1.67
Acceptance Level
for Class 1 Controlled
Atmosphere Glove Box
(ppm/min)
Normal
Permeation
O
2
None 0.33 0.16 0.14
with pressure from
H2O
None 0.21 0.17 0.10
(-1"w.g. to +1"w.g.)
(ppm/min)
The AtmosPure™ Re-Gen Gas Purifier reduces the levels of oxygen and
moisture inside the controlled atmosphere glove box. The Gas Purifier
enables the user to work in an inert gas environment with materials that are
sensitive to oxygen and moisture. The Gas Purifier comes fully regenerated
and ready to use after the main chamber oxygen and moisture levels are
reduced to 3000-5000ppm using evacuation and re-fills of an inert gas. The
Gas Purifier has been tested with all three controlled atmosphere glove box
liner materials manufactured by Labconco (stainless steel, fiberglass (FRP),
and polyethylene). All three Labconco controlled atmosphere glove boxes
meet or exceed ISO 10648-2 standards when used with the Gas Purifier. The
test results are as follows:
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AtmosPure Re-Gen
Gas Purifier shown
with Labconco
Protector Controlled
Atmosphere Glove
Box with Auto
Pressure Control
mounted on an
Adjustable Height
Base Stand
The Gas Purifier has the capacity to remove up to 5 liters of oxygen
(13,500ppm) and 660 grams of moisture (18 million ppm) at standard
temperature and pressure (STP). Depending on the application, glove box
liner material chosen, and frequency of use, regeneration may be necessary
only once every 1-3 months and take only 13 hours to complete the process.
The AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier offers many unique features to enhance
performance with use of controlled atmosphere glove boxes. To take full
advantage of all the features, you must read and understand this manual and
keep it handy for future reference during regeneration.
Figure 1-1
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General Description
The AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier consists of three distinct systems:
A. Circulation System
B. Purifier System
C. Regeneration Control
Circulation System
The circulation blower continually circulates the inert gas inside the glove
box through the Gas Purifier to remove oxygen and moisture. As the blower
circulates the glove box inert atmosphere through the purifier column, water
molecules are adsorbed by the molecular sieve. Molecular sieve is a
synthetic zeolite that adsorbs all molecules less than 10 angstroms in size.
Oxygen molecules are removed from the inert gas by reacting with the
copper catalyst and forming copper oxide.
Purifier System
A six inch diameter stainless steel column contains 5 lbs of molecular sieve
for H2O removal and 5 lbs of a reactant copper catalyst material for O
removal. The purifier is equipped with components necessary for
regeneration of the molecular sieve and copper scavenging media.
Attached to the column are:
Two isolation valves (manually operated). These valves are kept
open during circulation of the glove box gas through the purifier and
MUST BE CLOSED during the regeneration procedure.
Three solenoid valves for connecting 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture,
exhaust vent, and vacuum. These are located at the back of unit.
A flow meter for 10-25 CFH regulation of the 4% hydrogen/inert gas
mixture during regeneration.
A 180 watt electric heating coil imbedded in the purifier media. The
heating coil is used in regeneration of the catalysts.
Ceramic fiber, high temperature insulation.
An exterior metal case to protect all the components.
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Regeneration Control
Regeneration is controlled by a microprocessor which automatically
sequences the solenoid valves during the regeneration cycle. The
regeneration cycle restores the molecular sieve and copper catalyst. It is
programmed for the following time functions:
Initial 2 minute purge to allow adjustment of 4% hydrogen/inert gas
mixture flow rate to 10-25 CFH. (10 CFH Helium/4% Hydrogen, 20
CFH Nitrogen/4% Hydrogen, 25 CFH Argon/4% Hydrogen).
Heat cycle – 3 hours.
Purge cycle – 2 hour – 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture flows through
purifier (heat also remains on).
Vacuum cycle – 8 hours minimum (continues until manually shut-off
and red LED flashes).
The control panel contains push button switches for automatic cycling (H2
SET, HEAT, H2 PURGE, VACUUM). The lighted display shows which
stage the regeneration process is in.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 for more detailed
descriptions of performance features, control functions, operating
instructions, and safety features.
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Before you install the Gas Purifier to the controlled atmosphere glove box,
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 glove
box and the Gas Purifier. Additionally, the glove box and accessory Gas
Purifier should be strategically placed in the lab to provide efficient workflow
and prevent operator interference from normal traffic flow.
Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site:
The support and location requirements.
The exhaust requirements for the regeneration vent valve.
The electrical power requirements.
The plumbing requirements for the circulation system of the Gas
Purifier, the regeneration 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture, vacuum,
and exhaust vent.
The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: Gas Purifier Dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Gas Purifier Specifications for complete electrical and
environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
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Support Requirements
In the preparation of installing the Gas Purifier at the glove box site, please
consider the following:
A bench or stand that rests on the floor or fixed to the wall, but not both,
may be appropriate. 35" to 40" (889mm to 1,016mm) is typical for
standing height (Labconco stands offered in Chapter 7 vary from 33" to
40" or 838mm to 1,016mm). The stands Labconco offers include a
convenient place on the right side shelf to support the AtmosPure ReGen Gas Purifier. See Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1.
Exhaust Requirements for the Regeneration Vent
Valve
The vent valve exhausts 4% hydrogen/inert gas during the regeneration
process and must be vented safely to the outside or exhausted to a fume hood.
The regeneration vent valve is exhausted through the gas flow regulator. An
open compression fitting is attached to the gas flow regulator and can be used
to connect the exhaust hose from the Regeneration Plumbing Kit. Refer to
Chapter 7 to purchase the Regeneration Plumbing Kit and Chapter 3 for start
up.
Electrical Requirements
Electrical receptacles should be located nearby for connecting the Gas Purifier
and the controlled atmosphere glove box. The Gas Purifier is rated 100-115V,
10A or 230V, 5A. One exterior outlet for a vacuum pump connection is located
on the rear of the Gas Purifier and is rated for 100-115V, 8A or 230V, 4.5A. A
single shared vacuum pump can be used for glove boxes configured with auto
pressure control, please see Chapter 7: Accessories to order the AtmosPure
C.A. COM Cable (6-pin). Accessory oxygen or moisture monitors can be
programmed to provide automatic control of the Gas Purifier’s blower. Please
see Chapter 7: Accessories to order the AtmosPure Oxygen/Moisture Monitor
Cable (9-pin), Oxygen or Moisture Monitor, and Sealed Electrical 9-pin PassThrough. Chapter 3 details all the connections for proper start-up. Figure 3-8
shows a typical connection diagram for electrical connections.
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Plumbing Requirements for Circulation, 4%
Hydrogen/Inert Gas Mixture, Vacuum, and
Exhaust Vent
The Gas Purifier has two 3/4" compression fittings for connecting the
inlet/outlet of the circulation system of the Gas Purifier to the glove box inert
gas and three solenoid valves with 3/8" compression fittings for connection to
the regeneration system (Regeneration Control). Refer to Chapter 3: Getting
Started and Chapter 7: Accessories to select the proper Circulation Tubing
Kit for attachment of the AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier. Labconco offers
neoprene lined tubing kits and stainless steel tubing kits. Labconco also
offers a 3/4" to 3/8" adapter elbow used to connect to 3/8" fittings found on
polyethylene and older style glove boxes. An AtmosPure Regeneration
Tubing Kit should be selected from Chapter 7: Accessories as it provides all
the plumbing to connect the 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture, vacuum pump,
and exhaust vent. A rotary vane vacuum pump must also be selected from
Chapter 7: Accessories. Rotary vane vacuum pumps establish a very deep
vacuum below 10 microns that allows the copper catalyst and molecular sieve
to be properly regenerated. Chapter 3, the detailed Figures in Chapter 3, and
Figure 3-8 show typical connections for all plumbing.
Space Requirements
The dimensions are shown in Appendix B: Dimensions. Adequate space is
provided to support the Gas Purifier on Labconco Adjustable Base Stands as
listed in Chapter 7: Accessories. The lower shelf of the adjustable base stand
provides a convenient location to place the Gas Purifier on the right side
below the glove box transfer chamber and out of the way of the operator.
Refer to Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1: Introduction.
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!
Once the site for your Gas Purifier is properly prepared, you are ready to
unpack, inspect, and install your system. Read this chapter to learn how to:
Unpack and move the Gas Purifier.
Set up the Gas Purifier with the proper supporting structure.
Connect the electrical supply.
Connect the plumbing lines for circulation, 4% hydrogen/inert gas
mixture, vacuum, and exhaust vent.
Start-up the Gas Purifier for removal of oxygen and moisture.
Regenerate the Gas Purifier catalysts after 1-3 months of use.
Each Gas Purifier model weighs 75 lbs each (34 kg). The
shipping container allows for lifting with a mechanical lift
truck or floor jack. If you must lift the Gas Purifier
manually, follow safe-lifting guidelines. Do not lift by the
upper sheet metal façade and front panel as damage can
occur.
Unpacking the Gas Purifier
We recommend that you do not remove the Gas Purifier from its shipping
container until it is ready to be placed into its final location.
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap on the Gas Purifier 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.
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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.
DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED
RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF GAS PURIFIER 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.
Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the
components and tested the Gas Purifier with the controlled atmosphere
glove box.
Installing the Gas Purifier on a Supporting
Structure and Work Surface
Exercise caution when lifting or moving the Gas Purifier. Do not lift the
Gas Purifier using the isolation valve handles.
When installing the Gas Purifier onto a surface, ensure that the structure can
safely support the weight of the Gas Purifier and any related equipment such
as the vacuum pump. The Labconco base stands from Chapter 7 offer a
lower shelf with optimized placement of the Gas Purifier on the right side
under the transfer chamber. Refer to Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1 and Figure 3-8
in Chapter 3. The lower shelf can also support the rotary vane vacuum pump
accessory as shown in Figure 3-8.
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the
Gas Purifier
Connect the power cord supplied to the IEC electrical supply plug located on
the back of the Gas Purifier. 100-115V models are rated at 10 amps total.
230V models are rated at 5 amps total. If a dedicated vacuum pump is used
for the Gas Purifier, one electrical outlet is located on the rear of the Gas
Purifier for vacuum pump use and is rated at 100-115V, 8A or 230V, 4.5A.
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Connect the Plumbing Lines for Circulation, 4%
Hydrogen/Inert Gas Mixture, Vacuum, and
Exhaust Vent
All the plumbing lines to the Gas Purifier must be connected properly.
Carefully follow the instructions that follow and refer to Figure 3-1 and
Figure 3-8 that depict views of the rear of the Gas Purifier where all the
plumbing connections are made. Furthermore, refer to Figure 3-2 and Figure
3-8 that shows a typical plumbing connection of the rear of the glove box for
the circulation lines.
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C.A. COM Port (6-pin) on back
of Gas Purifier for shared
vacuum pump operation with
glove boxes configured with
Auto Pressure Control feature.
Vacuum Pump Outlet for
glove boxes without auto
pressure control. Used for a
dedicated vacuum pump.
Auto Mode
Moisture/Oxygen
(9-pin) connector for
connection to oxygen
or moisture monitor.
Only used for auto
blower control.
3/8" compression
Exhaust Vent used
during regeneration.
3/8" compression
4% Hydrogen/Inert
Gas Mixture Inlet
3/8" compression
Flow Direction Out
Vent
Solenoid
Valve
Flow Control Valve
to set the 4%
Hydrogen/Inert Gas
Mixture between
10-25 CFH.
Vent Flow Direction
Vacuum Pump
Solenoid Valve
3/4" Inlet/Outlet
Compression
Fittings for Inert
Gas Circulation
from the Glove
Box.
Figure 3-1
Rear View of AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
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3/4" Inlet/Outlet Compression Fittings
for Connection to Gas Purifier. See
Chapter 7: Accessories to order
AtmosPure 3/4" to 3/8" Adapter Kits for
attachment to glove boxes with 3/8"
inlet/outlet. The adapter kits allow for
a tube size transition so 3/4" tubing
can be run to the Gas Purifier.
Figure 3-2
Typical Plumbing Connection for the Circulation Lines
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!
(only used with flexible lines for support
during ferrule compression on the tube)
Connecting the Circulation Plumbing
The circulation plumbing continuously circulates the inert gas atmosphere
from the controlled atmosphere glove box and purifies it by removing oxygen
and moisture. The connections from the 3/4" inlet/outlet compression fittings
must be made to the glove box. Depending on the neoprene lined tubing kit
or stainless steel tubing kit selected, route one line from the inlet of the Gas
Purifier to the outlet of the glove box. Refer to Figures 3-1, 3-2, and 3-8.
Next, route the outlet of the Gas Purifier to the inlet of the glove box. A
continuous tubing loop for Gas Purifier circulation is now established. Be
sure to properly tighten all the 3/4" compression fittings at least 1-1/4
turns past finger tight as leaks will affect Gas Purifier performance. The
orientation of all the compression fittings must be properly set per Figure 3-3.
Should your glove box have 3/8" compression fittings (such as Labconco
polyethylene glove boxes), use the 3/4" to 3/8" adapter kits to route the
circulated air through the neoprene lined hose kit. Refer to Chapter 7 to order
all circulation kits and adapter kits.
Note: The Gas Purifier ships fully regenerated and ready
to use. Keep the isolation valves (manually operated)
closed until ready to use. The isolation valves (Figure 3-4)
must be closed until the glove box inert gas atmosphere is
below 5000 ppm. Opening the isolation valves before the
Gas Purifier and glove box are ready for operation will
cause a loss in oxygen and moisture removal capacity.
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Figure 3-3
Typical Orientation of Ferrules
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Isolation Valves (manually
operated)
Closed initially and upon
regeneration only.
Opened for normal mode
circulation when inert gas
atmosphere is below
5000 ppm.
Figure 3-4
Isolation Valves
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Connecting the Regeneration Plumbing
The Regeneration Plumbing allows the copper catalyst and molecular sieve to
be regenerated as needed. The regeneration process takes 13 hours and may
be completed overnight. Refer to Figures 3-1, 3-3, and 3-8.
First, locate the tank of 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture. Using the
AtmosPure Regeneration Tubing Kit, route the tubing from the 4% hydrogen
gas mixture pressure regulator to the valve inlet per Figures 3-1 and 3-8. The
4% hydrogen mixture provides the gas to restore the copper catalyst. Be sure
to orient the ferrules properly and install the tube insert into the flexible line
on both ends per Figure 3-3. Tighten the compression fittings on both ends
1-1/4 turns past finger tight.
Second, locate the vacuum pump and route the vacuum line from the vacuum
pump to the vacuum solenoid valve located on the back of the AtmosPure
Re-Gen Gas Purifier per Figure 3-1. The vacuum line connection tubing is
included in the Gas Purifier Regeneration Tubing Kit. Again, be sure to
orient the ferrules properly, install the tube inserts, and tighten the
compression fittings 1-1/4 turns past finger tight. An alternate view for
connection to the vacuum solenoid valve is provided in Figure 3-5. If one
shared vacuum pump will be used and shared between the controlled
atmosphere glove box and the Gas Purifier, then the AtmosPure C.A. COM
cable (6-pin) must be connected between the Gas Purifier and the back of the
glove box Auto Pressure Control (refer to Figures 3-1, 3-6, and 3-8). If
shared with the controlled atmosphere glove box (only with auto pressure
control), then plug the vacuum pump into the back of the glove box (refer to
Figure 3-6). If a dedicated vacuum pump will be used for the Gas Purifier,
plug the vacuum pump into the electrical outlet on the back of the AtmosPure
Re-Gen Gas Purifier (Figure 3-1).
Third, the vent valve is exhausted through the 10-25 CFH flow control valve
as viewed in Figure 3-1. The vent line must be exhausted to the outside or to
a fume hood. From the Regeneration Tubing Kit, install the exhaust line to
the flow control valve and route the tubing to the outside or to a fume hood.
Again, properly install the tubing per Figure 3-3.
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Alternate View for Vacuum Connection
Figure 3-5
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C.A. COM Port
(6-pin) on Back
of Auto Pressure
Control Glove
Box. Used for
connection to
AtmosPure ReGen for single
shared vacuum
pump operation.
Vacuum Pump
electrical plug on
Auto Pressure
Controller for single
shared vacuum
pump use.
Figure 3-6
Rear View of Auto Pressure Control on Glove Box
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Initial Start-up of the Gas Purifier for Removal of
Oxygen and Moisture
Do not open the isolation valves (Figure 3-4) until the inert atmosphere in the
controlled atmosphere glove box main chamber has been reduced below 5000
ppm for both oxygen and moisture. The Gas Purifier arrives fully
regenerated and ready for use. Usually 5000 ppm can be attained through
200 evacuation and fill cycles of inert gas into the glove box. Once 5000
ppm or less is achieved, the Gas Purifier isolation valves may be opened and
the blower turned on. Simply turn the blower ON as identified on the control
panel per Figure 3-7. Once turned ON, the blower circulates inert gas air
from the glove box through the Gas Purifier column; oxygen and moisture
will start to drop immediately. The button switches the Gas Purifier blower
between ON, OFF, and AUTO. ON operates the blower continuously, OFF
shuts the blower down, and AUTO turns the blower on and off if an oxygen
or moisture monitor control range is desired. If AUTO is chosen, the oxygen
or moisture monitor (available from Chapter 7) must be programmed and the
monitor automatically controls the blower function.
The oxygen or moisture monitor should be placed inside the glove box for
best results. The accessory Oxygen/Moisture Monitor Cable (9-pin) and
Electrical 9-pin Sealed Pass-Through must be installed between the monitor
(oxygen or moisture) and the Gas Purifier. Please refer to Figure 3-1, Figure
3-8 and Chapter 7 for accessories and connections for AUTO mode control of
the sealed circulation blower inside the Gas Purifier.
CAUTION: Some chemicals used in a glove box will
“poison” the copper catalyst inside the Gas Purifier and
reduce the oxygen removal capability. These chemicals
should not be used in the glove box in order to avoid
replacing the copper catalyst and molecular sieve.
1. Sulfur containing compounds (hydrogen sulfide,
carbonyl sulfide, disulfides, sulfur dioxide, sulfur
trioxide)
2. Halides and halogens (Freon)
3. Alchohols
4. Hydrazine
5. Heavy Metals
6. Mercury
7. Arsine
8. Phospene
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Indicator Lights show each
step of the 13 hour
regeneration process.
Start/Stop Regeneration
button to start and stop the
regeneration process.
Vacuum release button used
momentarily for less than one
second after the regeneration
process is complete.
Main Power
ON/OFF
Switch
Two 3/4"
manually
operated
Isolation Ball
Valves to
isolate Gas
Purifier from
the glove box
during
regeneration.
Flow Control
Valve to set 10-25
CFH flow rate of
4% hydrogen/inert
gas mixture during
regeneration.
Indicator Lights flash
indicating proper position of
the 3/4" manually operated
isolation valves.
Blower button switches Gas
Purifier blower between on, off,
and auto.
ON: Blower on continuously.
OFF: Blower off.
AUTO: Blower controlled by
oxygen or moisture monitors
with high and low range limits
enabled. Accessory Oxygen/
Moisture Monitor Cable (9-pin)
is required.
Figure 3-7
AtmosPure Re-Gen Control Panel Features
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Regenerating the Gas Purifier Catalysts
The AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier is initially shipped with the copper
catalyst and molecular sieve fully regenerated and ready to use. The copper
catalyst can last 1-3 months with normal use. The performance levels and
frequency of regeneration are dependent on several influencing factors
including:
Purity of inert gas being used and the amount of O2/H2O removal
by evacuation and filling during initial glove box operation with
the inert gas.
Permeation rate of the glove box rubber gloves.
Oxygen and moisture content of materials introduced into the
glove box.
Glove box liner material and its permeation rate.
Frequency of use and applications that introduce oxygen and
moisture into the inert atmosphere.
The regeneration procedure requires 13 hours and may be done overnight.
Refer to Figure 3-7 for control panel features.
WARNING: Before starting the regeneration procedure,
make sure that the Gas Purifier exhaust vent is connected,
to safely discharge vapors from the regeneration process to
the outside or to a fume hood. The exhaust vent is
attached to the flow control valve per Figure 3-1.
Regeneration Mode (isolation valves must be closed):
The regeneration process consists of a H2 Set cycle, a Heat cycle, a H2 Purge
cycle (using 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture), and a Vacuum cycle that takes
13 hours and can be done overnight. Moisture is driven from the molecular
sieve by the heat. Oxygen is removed from the heated copper catalyst by the
hydrogen combining with the copper oxide, which forms H2O. After the heat
and purge cycles, the vacuum cycle removes the residual gas and moisture
from the purifier. The H2 set cycle allows the operator to set the 4%
hydrogen/inert gas mixture flow rate with the flow control valve (Figures 3-1
and 3-7) as follows:
4% hydrogen/ 96% helium, 10 CFH
4% hydrogen/ 96% nitrogen, 20 CFH
4% hydrogen/ 96% argon, 25 CFH
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Regeneration Steps:
Step 1 – Check to see that the 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture tank valve is
open and its pressure regulator is set between 10-14 psi. At least ½ a tank of
4% hydrogen/inert gas must be available. Also, be sure that the vacuum
pump electrical power cord is plugged in.
Step 2 – Close both isolation valves.
CAUTION: Both isolation valves must remain closed until
the entire regeneration cycle is completed and vacuum is
released.
Step 3 – Push the automatic START/STOP button on the AtmosPure control
panel (see Figure 3-7) to begin automatic regeneration.
Step 4 – Adjust the Hydrogen Purge Flow Rate Knob to provide CFH
reading as specified on the back of the Gas Purifier and listed in this
instruction manual on the previous page. If proper flow cannot be set within
the two minute period, push Start/Stop switch to cancel program. Return to
Step 3 when you are ready. Regeneration will begin with the heat cycle after
the two minute flow adjustment period. After the 3 hour initial heat cycle,
the 2 hour H2 purge cycle will begin automatically.
Step 5 – With the vacuum pump on and properly connected, the vacuum
pump will run for at least eight hours after completion of the heat and H2
purge cycles.
Step 6 – After a minimum 8 hour vacuum cycle, push the START/STOP
button to end regeneration.
Step 7 – Turn off the vacuum pump then push the VAC. REL. button for one
second or less.
Note: An optional method releases the vacuum through the inert gas inside
the glove box and enhances oxygen removal capacity.
Step 8 – Optional – Do not push the VAC. REL. button. Instead partially
open both isolation valves. The isolation valves must be opened partially to
slowly replace the vacuum inside the Gas Purifier with inert gas from the
glove box. As the glove box pressure drops due to the Gas Purifier vacuum,
refill the glove box with inert gas from the inert gas tank directly or use the
Auto Pressure Control of the glove box. Hold the glove box pressure
between +1" w.g. to +4" w.g. Once the vacuum is fully released, open the
isolation valves 100%. This method fully preserves the regenerated copper
catalyst and molecular sieve.
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FUNCTION
TIME
HEATER
SOLENOID VALVES
4% HYDROGEN
INLET
VENT
VACUUM
H2 Set Initial
Purge (manual
adjustment of 4%
hydrogen/inert gas
flow rate)
2 MIN.
ON
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
HEAT
3 HRS.
ON
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
H2 PURGE
2 HRS.
ON
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
VACUUM
Continues until
manually
switched off by
operator pushing
Start/Stop button
8 hr. (min.)
OFF
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
VACUUM
RELEASE
Momentary (by
operator)
OFF
CLOSED
OPEN
MOMENTARILY
CLOSED
Step 9 – The regeneration procedure has now been completed. The blower
button needs to be turned on to begin circulating the inert gas in the glove
box through the Gas Purifier.
AUTOMATIC REGENERATION PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS
NOTE: The Gas Purifier has optimized programming of each function as
shown in the above chart.
Electrical Power Outage:
The regeneration system automatically compensates for power outages. If
the outage is longer than 10 minutes, the regeneration system will reset and
start over.
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Figure 3-8
Connection Diagram for AtmosPure Gas Purifier
and Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box
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Requirements Note: Refer to Chapter 7 for proper accessories required for
set-up. At a minimum, you will require the following from Chapter 7:
Adjustable height base stand
Regeneration Tubing kit
Circulation Tubing kit
Gas/Vacuum/Vent Tubing kit
Direct drive rotary vane vacuum pump
Oxygen or Moisture monitor or both
(Recommended) A glove box configured with auto pressure controller
facilitates best performance of the AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier.
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Labconco has engineered the Gas Purifier to meet the ISO 10648-2 Class 1
atmosphere leak specification when used with Labconco controlled atmosphere
glove boxes. The information that follows details performance features so you
can get the most out of your Gas Purifier. Refer to Figure 4-1.
Gas Purifier Performance Features
1.) Capacity to remove up to 5 liters of oxygen (13,500 ppm) and 660
grams of moisture (18 million ppm) with normal oxygen and
moisture permeation rates below 0.16 ppm/min. The adsorption
column contains 5 lbs of copper catalyst to remove oxygen and
5 lbs of molecular sieve to remove moisture. Depending on the
application and use, the Gas Purifier may operate for 1-3 months
before initiating the required 13 hour regeneration process to
restore the catalysts.
2.) Ability to reduce oxygen to 1 ppm in less than 2 hours starting
from 1000 ppm. See Appendix D.
3.) Ability to reduce moisture below 15 ppm in 2 hours starting from
1000 ppm. The Gas Purifier can further reduce moisture below 10
ppm in 6 hours, below 5 ppm in 16 hours, below 2-3 ppm in 2
days, and as low as 1 ppm in 3-6 days. See Appendix D.
4.) Internal stainless steel tubing has low permeation rates below 0.10
ppm/min for both oxygen and moisture.
5.) The sealed blower and circulation system assures leak tight
operation for optimized performance.
6.) The Gas Purifier has been tested on all three Labconco glove box liner
materials: stainless steel, fiberglass (FRP), and polyethylene. All three
liners meet ISO 10648-2 test methods for oxygen permeation rates
below 1.67 ppm/min when tested at -4 inches of water gauge. The
lowest attainable oxygen levels are 0.2 ppm for stainless steel, 0.4 ppm
for FRP, and 3.5 ppm for polyethylene. The lowest attainable moisture
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levels are 1 ppm for stainless steel, 2 ppm for FRP, and 5 ppm for
moisture.
7.) The vacuum pump outlet on the back is rated at 115V, 8A or
230V, 4.5A.
8.) Three solenoid valves control the regeneration of the copper catalyst
and molecular sieve. All are located on the back of the Gas Purifier for
easy connection to the 4% hydrogen/inert gas mixture, vacuum pump,
and vent exhaust. A flow control valve regulates the 4% hydrogen/inert
gas mixture between 10-25 CFH. Two 3/4" diameter isolation valves
are closed during the regeneration process, isolating the catalysts from
the glove box environment. After the 13 hour regeneration process is
complete, the isolation valves are slowly opened up to relieve the
vacuum in the column and return the Gas Purifier back to normal
circulation mode.
9.) Control Panel features include:
a.) Blower button controls the Gas Purifier blower between on, off,
and auto. In the ON position the blower runs continuously, OFF
shuts the blower off, and AUTO controls blower with preprogrammed auto mode which can be adjusted using control
settings on the Labconco oxygen/moisture monitors. An accessory
Oxygen/Moisture Monitor Cable (9-pin) must be used to control
the Gas Purifier to high or low limit settings of the oxygen/
moisture monitors.
b.) Flashing indicator lights show proper positioning of the 3/4"
manually operated isolation valves.
c.) Start/Stop Regeneration button starts the programmed 13 hour
regeneration process. The isolation valves must be closed.
Indicator lights show each step of the regeneration process.
Once the regeneration process is complete, the red indicator
light will flash indicating successful program completion. The
Start/Stop button is pushed to end the process.
d.) The Vacuum Release button can be used to momentarily release the
vacuum in the purifier column after regeneration is complete.
However, Labconco recommends operators should release the
column vacuum through the glove box chamber by slowly opening
the isolation valves and allowing the auto pressure controller to
compensate for the vacuum with inert gas. Set the glove box main
chamber pressure between +1" w.g. to +4" w.g. for this preferred
method. This method is preferred because it maximizes the
capacity of the Gas Purifier and does not allow atmospheric air to
deplete the Gas Purifier column. Note: Atmospheric air contains
21% oxygen (210,000 ppm). 40% relative humidity air contains
11,250 ppm moisture.
e.) Main power switch turns the inlet power to the Gas Purifier on
and off.
10.) The optimized regeneration process is completed in 13 hours and
may be completed overnight while unattended.
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11.) The Gas Purifier automatically compensates for power outages and
restarts the regeneration process if interrupted for 10 minutes or
longer. This feature assures complete regeneration of the copper
catalyst and molecular sieve as the system would cool and not
regenerate properly.
12.) Leak tight. Each Gas Purifier has been factory tested with a helium
mass spectrometer and found to have no detectable leaks greater
than 1 x 10-6 cc/sec.
13.) Each Gas Purifier ships fully regenerated and is ready to use. The
Gas Purifier has the capacity to remove 13,500 ppm oxygen and 18
million ppm moisture.
14.) The Gas Purifier may be programmed by selecting auto mode and
connecting it to an accessory oxygen or moisture monitor. The
back of the Gas Purifier has an Auto Mode Moisture/Oxygen
Connector (9-pin) for connection to the oxygen or moisture
monitor relays. Refer to Labconco accessories for oxygen
monitors, moisture monitors, and the Oxygen/Moisture Monitor
Cable (9-pin).
15.) The Gas Purifier inlet/outlet connections are 3/4" compression
fittings. Connection accessory kits are available with either
neoprene lined flexible hose or hard plumbed stainless steel tubing.
All glove boxes were tested with the neoprene lined hose. An
accessory 3/4" to 3/8" adapter kit is also available for connection
to polyethylene glove boxes and pre-2011 fiberglass/stainless steel
glove boxes.
16.) The Gas Purifier’s compact design easily rests beneath the glove box
on Labconco’s base stands. Dimensions are 14.9"W x 21.9"H x
31.8"D.
17.) The Gas Purifier can be connected to one vacuum pump, shared
with the glove box and powered by the glove box vacuum pump
outlet receptacle. A controlled atmosphere communications port
(C.A. COM 6-pin) on the back of the Gas Purifier allows for
shared access of the vacuum pump when used with Controlled
Atmosphere glove boxes with Auto Pressure Control. A separate
accessory C.A. COM. Cable with 6-pin connectors is available for
communication between the Gas Purifier and the Auto Pressure
Controller of the glove box. The cable must be used to share the
one vacuum pump.
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Figure 4-1
Features
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Safety Precautions
1. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this
product for the intended applications. Consult your Safety Officer for
application review.
2. This product is not designed or intended to be explosion proof. It
is the responsibility of the user to determine and avoid the lower
explosive limits and flammability of the enclosed gases used within
the controlled atmosphere glove box. The user is responsible for
taking proper precautions to prevent equipment damage or injury due
to an explosion or combustion of chemicals.
3. The use of flammable gases or solvents in the glove box should be
limited as these gases are exposed to the Gas Purifier. Care must be
taken to ensure against the concentration buildup of flammable or
explosive gases or vapors. These vapors can potentially poison the
Gas Purifier catalysts and reduce their efficiency. See Chapter 3 for
materials that reduce Gas Purifier effectiveness. DANGER: The
addition of oxygen inside the glove box must be avoided to
prevent explosion, death, or serious injury.
4. Perchloric acid use in this Gas Purifier is prohibited.
5. Radioisotope material usage in the glove box and Gas Purifier should
be approved by your Safety Officer.
6. A qualified certification technician should test the Gas Purifier with
the glove box before it is initially used.
7. The Gas Purifier should be recertified at least annually after
installation. See Chapter 6.
8. The use of safety goggles, protective clothing, and any other personal
protective equipment recommended by your safety officer should be
observed.
9. Exhaust vacuum pumps should be filtered and/or ducted to the
outside when using hazardous materials. Consult your Safety
Officer. Manipulations that generate gases from toxic chemicals or
radionuclides, must be evaluated carefully from the standpoint of
buildup to dangerous levels. The decontamination and compliance
with applicable regulations is the responsibility of the operator and
safety officer. Venting or filtering of vacuum pump exhaust is the
operator’s responsibility.
10. Ensure that the Gas Purifier and glove box is connected to electrical
service in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Failure
to do so may create a fire or electrical hazard. Do not remove or
service any electrical components without first disconnecting the
glove box from electrical service.
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11. Ensure only trained operators use the Gas Purifier with the glove box.
New users must review the User’s Manual and should be trained by
operators familiar with glove box operation.
12. Tag the Gas Purifier and glove box with appropriate warnings, if
work inside the glove box is hazardous or needs to remain untouched.
Tag the Gas Purifier and glove box if it requires servicing.
13. Consult your Safety Officer before removing any hoses to vacuum
pumps, gas lines, pressure gauges, or exhaust hoses; they may be
contaminated with chemicals.
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Now that the installation of your Gas Purifier and glove box is completed,
you are ready to use it.
Read this chapter to learn about:
Routine Daily Work Procedures.
Hazardous Use with Chemicals.
Prohibited Materials Use.
Routine Daily Work Procedures
Planning
Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before
beginning work. Work from a written plan.
Consult your Safety Officer for personal protective equipment
recommendations and operating pressure confirmation.
Start-up
Basic start-up procedure includes: turning on the vacuum pump,
opening the inert gas valve on the gas supply tank, turning on the
glove box light and turning on the blower to the Gas Purifier once an
inert atmosphere below 5000 ppm is established.
Loading Materials and Gas Purifier Set-Up
Load only the materials and equipment required for the procedure.
Do not overload the glove box. When loading, ensure the inner door
is closed before opening the outer door. Then close the outer door.
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Perform evacuation and fill cycle on the transfer chamber of the glove
box using the vacuum outlet and gas inlet valves. Depending on the
vacuum level achieved, it takes 1-5 cycles to reduce oxygen and
moisture levels below 1%. Porous materials being transferred may
require longer sustained vacuum evacuations to remove the oxygen
and moisture trapped in the materials.
In order to achieve the lowest oxygen and moisture levels in a glove
box, perform the required evacuation and fill cycles on the main
chamber using the vacuum outlet and gas inlet valves. To automate
the evacuation and fill cycles (1-499) for both glove box chambers,
the addition of the Automatic Pressure Controller (5238600 or
5238601) is recommended (see Chapter 7) or use a Protector
Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box with Auto Pressure Control.
Normally 75-100 evacuation and fill cycles will reduce moisture and
oxygen levels below 1%. An additional 100 cycles will reduce
moisture and oxygen levels below 0.3% or 3,000 ppm. The
AtmosPure Gas Purifier blower can now be turned on. The use of
external glove port covers will expedite the evacuation and fill
cycle time and help maintain low moisture and oxygen levels
when the glove box is not in use.
Maintaining a -1" to +1" water gauge pressure difference can help to
preserve the glove box atmosphere.
The AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier is required to maintain oxygen
and moisture levels below 0.3%-0.5%. Turn the Gas Purifier blower
on to start circulation and reduce oxygen and moisture. Labconco
AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifiers can maintain oxygen levels
below 1 ppm and moisture levels below
1 ppm depending on liner material and applications.
Monitoring moisture and oxygen levels inside the glove box is
recommended by using accessory monitors (see Chapter 7).
The Gas Purifier catalysts will last for 1-3 months before requiring
regeneration. See Chapter 3 for instructions to start regeneration.
Work Techniques
Maintain work at a slightly negative pressure if working with
hazardous compounds.
Continuously run the Gas Purifier blower to preserve the inert
atmosphere if so desired.
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Transferring Materials to the Outside
All open chemical weigh vessels or containers must be sealed before
removing materials from the glove box main chamber.
Objects in contact with previously contaminated internal atmospheres
must be surface decontaminated or bagged before removal from the
glove box through the transfer chamber.
After placing materials to be removed in the transfer chamber and
locking the internal door, the transfer chamber must be evacuated and
filled approximately 1-5 times depending on vacuum level achieved.
This ensures the removal of any remaining airborne contaminants
before the outer door is opened. Never apply a high vacuum purge
below 2" mercury pressure on sensitive electronic moisture and
oxygen monitors. The exact number of cycles should be determined
by your Safety Officer.
Shutdown
To help preserve the controlled atmosphere, leave the glove box main
chamber under -1" to +1" water gauge pressure and continuously run
the Gas Purifier blower. The use of the accessory external glove port
covers can assist in preserving the inert atmosphere by reducing
permeation through the gloves.
Keep the outer door closed when not in use.
Hazardous Use with Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals may be used safely only when the glove box
vacuum pump is properly vented and/or filtered to the outside. Consult
your Safety Officer for proper venting and filtering of the vacuum pump
exhaust.
Prohibited Materials Use
Due to stainless steel components, the Gas Purifier and glove box interior
must not be exposed to mineral acid. The Gas Purifier and glove box life
spans will be limited with use of mineral acids. Additionally, materials
referenced in Chapter 3 cannot be used (such as alcohols, halides, halogens,
hydrazine, heavy metals, mercury, arsine, phosphene, and sulfur containing
compounds) because they will poison the Gas Purifier catalysts and reduce
their effectivity and lifespan.
NOTE: Should the catalysts inside the Gas Purifier become ineffective
after two regeneration cycles, the two catalysts can be replaced. See
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Appendix A: Replacement Parts for
replacement.
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Review this chapter on maintenance for the following:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. Initial certification.
3. Recertification.
4. Solenoid valve replacement.
5. Catalyst replacement.
Routine Maintenance Schedule
Weekly
Monitor and record oxygen and moisture levels inside the glove box
with accessory monitors (see Chapter 7).
1-3 Months
Regenerate the catalysts every 1-3 months depending on your
application, glove box liner material, and frequency of use.
Initial Certification
Each Gas Purifier has been leak tested at the factory with helium gas at
positive 5" w.g. pressure; no leaks greater than 1 x 10-6 cc/sec are allowable.
The Gas Purifier and glove box should be certified by your Safety Officer
before use, with one of the two tests listed below under Recertification.
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Recertification
Under normal operating conditions, the Gas Purifier and glove box system
should be recertified at the time of installation and at least annually
thereafter. The certifier should choose and perform one of the following
tests. Both tests validate the system Leak Test of the Gas Purifier connected
to the glove box.
Oxygen Method Leak Test per ISO 10648-2 test methods. See glove
box manual.
Pressure Change Leak Test per ISO 10648-2 test methods. See glove
box manual.
Solenoid Valve Replacement
1. Decontaminate the glove box interior and Gas Purifier, if required.
2. Wear appropriate protective equipment as determined by your Safety
Officer.
3. Turn the Gas Purifier and vacuum pump OFF. Close the manually
operated isolator valves.
4. Remove the solenoid valve. Refer to Figure 3-1 that shows the
solenoid valves.
5. Install the new solenoid valve.
6. Regenerate the catalysts and follow the 13 hour Regeneration listed in
Chapter 3.
7. Turn the glove box and Gas Purifier ON and re-certify.
Catalyst Replacement
1. The catalysts can become ineffective for a number of reasons as
described in Chapters 3-5.
2. Turn the unit off and remove the outer service panel. Loosen the
large nut near the heater terminal connections on top of the Gas
Purifier cylinder. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Figure A-1.
3. Remove the catalysts using a vacuum cleaner hose. Catalysts are
hazardous and need to be disposed of properly.
4. Fill the bottom with 4 pounds of molecular sieve, followed by 5
pounds of copper catalyst, and then followed by 1 pound of molecular
sieve on top.
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5. Replace the large nut and seal with pipe sealant compound.
6. Install the outer service panel.
7. Follow 13 hour Regeneration procedure from Chapter 3.
8. Once regenerated, the Gas Purifier blower can be run as soon as the
glove box inert atmosphere is reduced to 3000-5000 ppm through
100-200 evacuation/fill cycles.
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Part #
Description
Used On
5441800
3/4" I.D. Neoprene lined hose
All Glove Boxes, single width
5441801
3/4" I.D. Neoprene lined hose
All Glove Boxes, double width
5441802
3/4" Rigid Stainless Steel
Protector Glove Boxes, single width
5441803
3/4" Rigid Stainless Steel
Protector Glove Boxes, double width
There are many ways to accessorize the Gas Purifier for your use with the
glove box. These include many different accessories listed in this chapter.
1. Adjustable Height Base Stands with Work Surface (Part
#5235500 w/casters, Part #5235501 w/adjustable feet)
These stands, 60" x 31", with attached black laminate work surfaces
have an adjustable height range from 33" to 40" (838mm-1,016mm)
and include a lower shelf for supporting accessory equipment. See
Figure 1-1.
2. AtmosPure Roughing Pre-Filter Kit (Part #5441500)
Provides two roughing particulate pre-filters and clamp plates to
mount inside Protector Glove Boxes only. It is used to filter the inlet
and outlet of the glove box as the inert gas is purified.
3. AtmosPure P100 Particulate Filter Kit (Part #5441600)
Provides two P100 particulate filters and mount housings that are
similar to respirator cartridges. It is used to filter the inlet and outlet
of the glove box as the inert gas is purified.
4. AtmosPure Regeneration Plumbing Kit (Part #5441700)
5. AtmosPure Circulation Kits (see Part #’s below)
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The regeneration plumbing kit includes flexible tubing and fittings to
make all the regeneration tubing connections only. These are the
three connections to the 4% hydrogen inert gas mixture, vacuum, and
vent.
The circulation kits include all the plumbing to make connection from
the Gas Purifier to the glove box. There are options for neoprene
lined hose and hard ducted stainless steel.
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Part #
Description
Used On
5441900
Elbows
Precise Glove Boxes
5441901
Reducers
Pre-2011 Protector Glove Boxes
Part #
Descriptions
Used With
5245100
Complete Gas/Vac Tubing Kit (Manual)
Manual Valves, all Protector Glove Boxes
5245200
Complete Gas/Vac Tubing Kit (Auto)
Pressure Controller accessory only
1472100
Direct Drive Vacuum Pump, 115V, 50/60Hz
Both
7739400
Direct Drive Vacuum Pump, 230V, 50/60Hz,
NEMA 6-15P plug
Both, International Version
7739402
Direct Drive Vacuum Pump, 230V, 50/60Hz
with reverse IEC plug
Both, International Version
6. AtmosPure 3/4" to 3/8" Adapter Kit (See Part #’s below)
Fittings permit 3/4" ID neoprene hose included with 5441800 and
5441801 Kits (sold separately) to attach to glove box’s 3/8"
inlet/outlets. Two fittings included with each kit. Not required on
current Protector Glove Boxes (manufactured after November 2010)
7. AtmosPure 6-pin Communication Cable (Part #5442000)
Required for use when AtmosPure and glove box configured with
Auto Pressure Controller are sharing one vacuum pump.
8. AtmosPure 9-pin Oxygen/Moisture Monitor Cable (Part
#5442100)
Required for use when the AtmosPure is used in AUTO mode.
Allows for automatic control of the AtmosPure blower from an
accessory Oxygen or Moisture Monitor (sold separately).
9. Electrical 9-pin Sealed Pass-Through Kit (Part #5075619)
Provides a leak-tight connection for data transfer via the 5442100
Cable (sold separately) connected to the AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas
Purifier to an interior-mounted Oxygen or Moisture Monitor. Includes
sealed 9-pin connector (D-subminiature with male pins on one side
and female pins on the other) and 10' cord. Note: For Precise
polyethylene glove boxes or Pre-2001 Protector glove boxes, order
the 9-pin installation kit separately which includes all the drill bits and
hole saws for field installation (Part #5241100).
10. Gas Inlet / Vacuum Outlet Tubing Kits and Direct Drive Vacuum
Pumps
These kits provide the necessary flexible tubing and fittings to make
connections to an inert gas supply tank and a rotary vane vacuum
pump. See Figure 3-8.
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Part #
Descriptions
5244500
0-10,000 ppm Oxygen Monitor (with three ranges of 0-100 ppm, 1001,000 ppm, and 1,000-10,000 ppm) 100V/115V – 50/60 Hz
5244501
0-10,000 ppm Oxygen Monitor (with three ranges of 0-100 ppm, 1001,000 ppm, and 1,000-10,000 ppm) 230V – 50/60 Hz – International
5244400
0.1-100% Oxygen Monitor (1,000 ppm lowest) 100V/115V/230V –
50/60 Hz
Part #
Descriptions
5244900
1-1000 ppm Moisture Monitor/Hygrometer (Factory Set at 11,000 ppm, with three settings of 1-10 ppm, 1-100 ppm, and 11,000 ppm) 100V/115V – 50/60 Hz
5244901
1-1000 ppm Moisture Monitor/Hygrometer (Factory Set at 11,000 ppm, with three settings of 1-10 ppm, 1-100 ppm, and 11,000 ppm) 230V – 50/60 Hz – International
5244800
0-100% Hand Held Digital Hygrometer with Temperature
Display; measures relative humidity and temperature
5442200
Moisture Meter Probe and Calibration Stand -80 to 0°C dew
point range or 0 to 6000 ppm (Display is in dew point only)
Part #
Descriptions
Used With
5442400
Plumbing Kit for Oxygen Monitor (0 to 10,000 ppm)
5244500, 01
5442500
Plumbing Kit for Monitor/Hygrometer with pump (0 to 10,000 ppm)
5244900, 01
5442300
Plumbing Kit for Moisture Meter/Probe -80 to 0°C (or 0 to 6000 ppm)
5442200
11. Oxygen Monitors
Oxygen monitors allow the user to continuously monitor oxygen
levels inside the glove box. Monitors are normally placed inside the
main chamber to provide the best performance. Never operate a
transfer chamber vacuum evacuation on sensitive oxygen
monitors as damage can occur.
12. Moisture Monitors/Hygrometers
Moisture monitors or hygrometers allow the user to continuously monitor
moisture levels inside the glove box. Moisture monitors are normally
placed inside the main chamber to provide the best performance. Never
operate a transfer chamber vacuum evacuation on these sensitive
hygrometers as damage can occur.
13. Exterior Monitor Plumbing Kits (Part #’s below)
The exterior monitor plumbing kits provide attachment plumbing to
oxygen or moisture monitors outside the glove box. Note: The control
and accuracy of the oxygen and moisture monitors will be reduced due to
the surrounding ambient air rather than inert gas inside the glove box.
14. Automatic Pressure Controller (for use with Precise polyethylene
and manual control Protector Glove Boxes)
The Pressure Controller provides the operator the convenience of
automatically regulating pressure and vacuum within the glove box
main chamber and transfer chamber. The end user can also automate
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Part #
Electrical Configuration
5238600
100/115 Volts, 50/60 Hz operation
5238601
230 Volts, 50/60 Hz operation
the evacuation/fill cycles up to 499 cycles for the main chamber and
up to 199 cycles on the transfer chamber. The vacuum and pressure
can be automatically regulated between -5 to +5 inches of water
gauge in the main chamber and between 0 to -29 inches of mercury
gauge in the transfer chamber. See illustration below and figures in
Chapter 3.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Control panel lights won’t
operate.
Unit not plugged into outlet.
Plug unit into appropriate electrical service
and turn main power switch on.
Circuit breaker(s) tripped.
Reset or replace circuit breaker.
Switch is defective.
Replace switch.
Circuit board defective.
Replace circuit board.
Regeneration process not
working
Defective solenoid valve.
Replace solenoid valve.
Defective heater.
Replace heater.
Catalysts poisoned.
Replace catalysts.
No power to exterior
vacuum pump electrical
receptacle.
Unit not plugged in.
Plug unit into electrical service.
Circuit breaker(s) tripped.
Reset or replace circuit breaker.
Gas Purifier blower won’t
operate.
Isolation valves closed.
Open manually operated isolation valves so
blower can circulate inert gas and purify the
gas.
Blower not running.
Check electrical connection and make sure
terminals are connected.
Circulation blower not
working.
Replace blower. For 230V, replace blower
and transformer.
Refer to the following table if your Gas Purifier box fails to operate properly.
If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact
Labconco for additional assistance.
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Qty.
Part
Number
Description
Electrical Components
1 1 5410700
Circuit Board, Re-Gen/Blower
2 1 1307000
Main Power Switch , DPST (2 POS)
3A 1 1327201
Circuit Breaker, 10A
3B 2 1327204
Circuit Breaker, 5A
4A 1 1305800
Power Cord, 100-115V, N. America
4B 1 1332600
Power Cord, 208-230V, British (UK)
4C 1 1336100
Power Cord, 208-230V, Schuko
4D 1 1332700
Power Cord, 208-230V, China/Australia
4E 1 1338000
Power Cord, 208-230V, N. America
5A 1 1289101
Relay, Panel Mount, 115V Coil
5B 1 1289102
Relay, Panel Mount, 230V Coil
6 1 5442800
Transformer, 230V Only (Blower)
Gas Purifier Components
7 1 5430300
Sealed Blower Assy. Complete
8 1 5122500
Blower Assy. Only
9 1 5429500
Gasket, Blower
10 1 5075600
Sealed Receptacle
11 1 1645700
O-Ring, Receptacle
12
5 lbs.
1931000
Molecular Sieve (4 lbs. on bottom, 1 lb. on top)
13
5 lbs.
1930900
Copper Catalyst (5 lbs. in middle)
Regeneration Components
14A
1
5431500
Re-Gen, Sub Assy. w/heater and catalysts complete, 115V
14B 1 5431501
Re-Gen, Sub Assy. w/heater and catalysts complete, 230V
15A
1
5118300
Heater Top Weld Assy., 115V
15B 1 5118301
Heater Top Weld Assy., 230V
16 1 5117300
Gasket, Cylinder Top
17A
1
1414700
Plug, Cylinder Top (access to load catalysts)
17B 1 1581200
Pipe Sealant, Loctite PST 567
18
5 lbs.
1931000
Molecular Sieve (4 lbs. on bottom, 1 lb. on top)
19
5 lbs.
1930900
Copper Catalyst (5 lbs. in middle)
20 2 5418500
Manual Isolation Ball Valve 3/4" Compression
21A
3
5417602
Solenoid Valve Assy. w/Back Pressure, 115V
21B 3 5417603
Solenoid Valve Assy. w/Back Pressure, 230V
22 1 1953100
Flow Regulator Valve (from vent solenoid to control 4%
hydrogen inert gas mixture flow rate)
Plumbing Components
23 2 5432200
Bulkhead Union, 3/4" Compression w/ferrules and nut (used
to route circulation to glove box)
The components that are available for your Gas Purifier are listed. The parts
shown are the most commonly requested. If other parts are required, please
contact Product Service.
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Appendix A: Replacement Parts
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Figure A-1
Replacement Parts for AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
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The following dimensions are for all the Gas Purifiers. All dimensions in
inches and metric.
Figure B-1
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This Appendix contains technical information about all the Gas Purifiers
including electrical specifications and environmental operating conditions.
10 Amps, 100-115V or 5 Amps, 230V, 50/60 Hz AtmosPure Re-Gen
Gas Purifier.
Environmental Conditions
Indoor use only.
Maximum altitude: 12,000 feet (3,657 meters).
Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C).
Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C),
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C).
Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal
voltage.
Transient over-voltages according to Installation Categories II (Over-
voltage Categories per IEC 1010). Temporary voltage spikes on the
AC input line that may be as high as 1500V for 100-115V models and
2500V for 230V models are allowed.
Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 (i.e., where normally
only non-conductive atmospheres are present). Occasionally,
however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be
expected, in accordance with IEC 664.
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Protector CA (Stainless Steel) Oxygen Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
653.6, 220 cycles stop and
AtmosPure circulation blower
starts and isolation valves are
opened.
1.1
0.8
0.7
210000
42000
10000
3300
55.7
26.2
14.1
7.7
4.2
2.4
1.5
0.1
1
10
100
1000
10000
100000
1000000
0 50 100 150 200 250
Time (Minutes)
Oxygen (PPM)
*
This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 210,000 ppm at atmospheric
conditions to 0.7 ppm after 210 minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen
monitors confirmed results.*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Protector CA (Stainless Steel) Moisture Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
1.0
1.8
2.4
3.5
8.5
15.9
11253, 40% RH
1560
87.5
167.5, 220 cycles stop and
AtmosPure circulation blower
starts and isolation valves are
opened.
445
696
1
10
100
1000
10000
100000
1 10 100 1000 10000
Time (Minutes)
Moisture (PPM)
This chart shows moisture level decrease from 11,253 ppm (40% relative
humidity) to 1.0 ppm after 8965 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture
monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Protector CA (Stainless Steel) Oxygen Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
7.7
753.6
55.7
26.2
14.1
4.2
2.4
1.5
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time (Minutes)
Oxygen (PPM)
This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 753.6 ppm to 0.7 ppm after 150
minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Protector CA (Stainless Steel) Moisture Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
1.0
1.8
853.2
87.5
2.4
3.5
8.5
15.9
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000 10000
Time (Minutes)
Moisture (PPM)
This chart shows moisture level decrease from 853.2 ppm to 1.0 ppm after
8905 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Protector CA (Fiberglass) Oxygen Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
7.9
969.2
63.9
28.0
15.3
4.3
2.4
1.6
1.2
1.0
0.9
0.77
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time (Minutes)
Oxygen (PPM)
This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 969.2 ppm to 0.77 ppm after
150 minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Protector CA (Fiberglass) Moisture Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
2.3
600
50.1
3.5
4.6
6.7
10.6
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000 10000
Time (Minutes)
Moisture (PPM)
This chart shows moisture level decrease from 600 ppm to 2.3 ppm after
9875 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Precise CA (polyethylene) Oxygen Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
7.2
980.2
101.0
30.5
15.8
5.6
5.3
5.1
5.0
4.9
1
10
100
1000
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Time (Minutes)
Oxygen (PPM)
This chart shows oxygen level decrease from 980.2 ppm to 4.9 ppm after 400
minutes. Two separate calibrated oxygen monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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Precise CA (polyethylene) Moisture Removal with AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier
5.0
660.2
72.4
10.6
11.7
16.5
28.6
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000 10000
Time (Minutes)
Moisture (PPM)
This chart shows moisture level decrease from 660.2 ppm to 5.0 ppm after
8475 minutes. Two separate calibrated moisture monitors confirmed results.*
*
Results were attained at Labconco Corporation under controlled conditions. Actual results
may vary.
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To
From
mmHg
in.Hg
in.H2O
ft.H2O
atm
lb/in.2
Kg/cm2
kPa
bar
mmHg
1
.03937
.5353
.04461
.00132
.01934
.00136
.1333
.0013
in.Hg
25.40
1
13.60
1.133
.03342
.4912
.03453
3.387
.0339
in.H2O
1.868
.07355
1
.08333
.00246
.03612
.00254
.2490
.0025
ft.H2O
22.42
.8826
12
1
.02950
.4334
.03048
2.988
.0299
atm
760
29.92
406.8
33.90
1
14.70
1.033
101.3
1.013
lb/in.2
51.71
2.036
27.69
2.307
.06805
1
.07031
6.895
.0689
Kg/cm2
735.6
28.96
393.7
32.81
.9678
14.22
1
98.05
.981
kPa
7.500
.2953
4.016
.3347
.00987
.1451
.0102
1
.01
bar
750
29.53
401.6
33.47
.987
14.51
1.02
100
1
To
From
lit/sec
gal/min
ft3/sec
ft3/min
bbl/hr
bbl/day
lit/sec
1
15.85
0.03532
2.119
22.66
543.8
gal/min
0.06309
1
0.00223
0.1337
1.429
34.30
ft3/sec
28.32
448.8 1 60
641.1
1.54x104
ft3/min
0.4719
7.481
0.01667
1
10.69
256.5
bbl/hr
0.04415
0.6997
0.00156
0.09359
1
24
bbl/day
0.00184
0.02917
6.50x105
0.00390
0.04167
1
Pressure Conversions
Flow Rate Conversions
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Many excellent reference texts and booklets are currently available. The
following is a brief listing:
Pharmaceutical Isolators, A Guide to their application design and control.
Pharmaceutical Press 2004, Editors: Midcalf, Phillips, Neiger, and Coles.
Isolation Technology, A Practical Guide, 2004 CRC Press, 2nd Edition,
www.crcpress.com
International Standard ISO 10648-2 Containment Enclosures
Classification according to leak tightness and associated checking
methods.
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The Manipulation of Air Sensitive Compounds, by D.R. Shriver and
M.A. Drezdzon; published by John Wiley and Sons.
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