Labconco Fiberglass 30 User Manual
User’s Manual
Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume Hoods
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
Your Next Step 4
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Support Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 7
Service Line Requirements 7
Space Requirements 7
Your Next Step 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your Fume Hood 10
Removing the Shipping Skid 11
Sash Weight Release 11
Installing the Hood on a Supporting Structure & Work Surface 11
Connecting to the Hood Exhaust System 13
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source 14
Connecting the Service Lines 16
Sealing the Fiberglass 30 Hood to the Work Surface 17
Certifying the Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood 17
Your Next Step 18
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS 19
Performance Features 19
Safety Precautions 23
Your Next Step 25
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CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR FIBERGLASS 30 27
Operating the Vertical Rising Sash 27
Operating the Blower 28
Operating the Lights 28
Working in your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood 28
Your Next Step 29
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR FUME HOOD 31
Routine Maintenance Schedule 32
Routine Service Operations 33
Your Next Step 33
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR FUME HOOD 35
Installing Work Surfaces and Storage Cabinets 35
Installing Additional Service Fixtures 36
Installing Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor or Guardian Jr. 36
Installing an Electrical Duplex Receptacle 37
Your Next Step 38
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 39
APPENDIX A: FIBERGLASS 30 COMPONENTS 43
APPENDIX B: FIBERGLASS 30 DIMENSIONS 47
APPENDIX C: FIBERGLASS 30 SPECIFICATIONS 53
APPENDIX D: REFERENCES 57
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 61
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco
Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Fume Hood. Your Fiberglass
30 Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to protect you.
It is the result of Labconco’s more than 50 years
experience in manufacturing fume hoods, and users like
you suggested many of its features to us.
The Labconco Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood has been
engineered to effectively contain toxic, noxious, or
other harmful materials when properly installed. The
Fiberglass 30 offers many unique features to enhance
safety, performance, and visibility. 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 fume hoods operate, please
review Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety
Precautions before you begin working in the fume
hood. Even if you are an experienced fume hood user,
please review Chapter 5: Using Your Fume Hood,
which describes your Fiberglass 30 features so that you
can use the hood efficiently.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you install, use, and
maintain your laboratory fume hood. Instructions for
installing optional equipment on your hood are also
included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of
the laboratory fume hood, explains the organization of
the manual, and defines the typographical conventions
used in the manual.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do
to prepare your site before you install your laboratory
fume hood. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information
you need to properly unpack, inspect, install, and
certify your laboratory fume hood.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety
Precautions explains how the laboratory fume hood
operates and the appropriate precautions you should
take when using the fume hood.
Chapter 5: Using Your Fiberglass 30 discusses the
basic operation of your fume hood. Information on
how to prepare, use and shut down your fume hood is
included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 explains
how to perform routine maintenance on your fume
hood.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 explains how
to modify the fume hood or add accessories.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of
problems you may encounter while using your
laboratory fume hood including the probable causes and
suggested corrective actions.
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Appendix A: Fiberglass 30 Hood Components contains
labeled diagrams of all of the components of the fume
hoods.
Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions contains
comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions
for the laboratory fume hoods.
Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Hood Specifications
contains the electrical requirements for laboratory fume
hood. Wiring diagrams are also included.
Appendix D: References lists the various resources
available that deal with laboratory fume hoods.
Typographical Conventions
Chapter 1: Introduction
Recognizing the following typographical conventions
will help you understand and use this manual:
• Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic
type (e.g., Chapter 3: Getting Started).
• Steps required to perform a task are presented in a
numbered format.
• Comments located in the margins provide
suggestions, reminders, and references.
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• Critical information is presented in boldface type in
paragraphs that are preceded by the exclamation
icon. Failure to comply with the information
following an exclamation icon may result in injury
to the user or permanent damage to fume hood.
• Critical information is presented in boldface type in
paragraphs that are preceded by the wrench icon.
These operations should only be performed by a
trained certifier or contractor. Failure to comply
with the information following a wrench icon may
result in injury to the user or permanent damage to
your hood.
• Important information is presented in capitalized
type in paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer
icon. It is imperative that the information contained
in these paragraphs be thoroughly read and
understood by the user.
Your Next Step
If your Fume Hood needs to be installed, proceed to
Chapter 2: Prerequisites to ensure your installation site
meets all of the requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3:
Getting Started for instructions on how to install your
laboratory fume hood and make all of the necessary
connections.
If you would like to review how laboratory fume hoods
operate, go to Chapter 4: Performance Features and
Safety Precautions.
For information on the operational characteristics of
your laboratory fume hood, go to Chapter 5: Using
Your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need
to perform routine maintenance on the cabinet, proceed
to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
For information on making modifications to the
configuration of your fume hood, go to Chapter 7:
Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood.
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are
experiencing problems with your fume hood.
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Before you install your laboratory fume hood, you need
to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine
the location where you intend to install your hood. You
must be certain that the area is level and of solid
construction. In addition, a dedicated source of
electrical power must be located near the installation
site.
Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for
your installation site:
• The location requirements.
• The support requirements.
• The exhaust requirements.
• The electrical power requirements.
• The service line requirements.
• The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions
for complete fume hood dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Hood
Specifications for complete laboratory fume hood
electrical and environmental conditions, specifications
and requirements.
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Location Requirements
The fume hood should be located
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away from traffic patterns, doors,
windows, fans, ventilation registers,
and any other air-handling device that
could disrupt its airflow patterns. All
windows in the room should be closed.
Support Requirements
DO NOT install the fume hood on a
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cart, dolly, or mobile bench. ALL
Fiberglass 30 Hood installations must
be permanent and stationary. The
supporting structure usually consists
of a base cabinet and chemically
resistant work surface. See Chapter 7
Modifying Your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
Exhaust Requirements
The exhaust duct connection has been designed for 6"
nominal duct (6.625" OD) to allow for minimum static
pressure loss while operating at 100 fpm face velocities.
The 6" diameter exhaust duct also allows for proper
transport velocities away from the hood in the 1000
fpm to 2500 fpm range. The proper exhaust volume
and static pressure loss are listed next for each hood
model:
Fiberglass 30 Hood with Integral Blower, 100 fpm, 310
cfm, capable of overcoming 0.12" external static
pressure.
Fiberglass 30 Hood for use with Remote Blower, 100
fpm, 310 cfm, 0.14" static pressure loss.
Fiberglass 30 Hood with Explosion Proof Blower, 100
fpm, 310 cfm, capable of overcoming 0.12" external
static pressure.
Proper blower selection can be determined from these
exhaust requirements and the total system static
pressure loss. Contact Labconco Customer Service for
assistance in sizing a blower.
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Electrical Requirements
Other than explosion proof models, the Fiberglass 30
Hood models feature internal wiring for the
incandescent light assembly, light switch and blower
switch. If your unit has an integral blower, then
internal wiring to the blower motor and blower switch
is included. Explosion Proof blowers require on site
wiring. All internal wiring is terminated at the single
point wiring junction box for hook-up by a qualified
electrician. Refer to Chapter 3: Getting Started and
Appendix C: Fiberglass 30 Specifications for the wiring
diagram for proper electrical installation.
Service Line Requirements
All service lines to the laboratory fume hood should be
¼ inch outside diameter, copper (brass for natural gas),
and equipped with an easily accessible shut-off valve,
should disconnection be required. If the service line
pressure exceeds 40 PSI, it must be equipped with a
pressure regulator to reduce the line pressure. Please
check with local codes for other requirements.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in
Appendix B: Fiberglass 30 Hood Dimensions.
Your Next Step
After you have determined that the location you have
selected accommodates the installation and operational
requirements of your fume hood, you are ready to begin
installation. Proceed to Chapter 3: Getting Started.
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Now that the site for your laboratory fume hood is
properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect,
install, and certify your unit. Read this chapter to learn
how to:
• Unpack and move your Fiberglass 30 Hood.
• Set up the fume hood with the supporting
structure and work surface.
• Connect to an exhaust system.
• Connect the electrical supply source.
• Connect the service lines.
• Seal the Fiberglass 30 Hood to the work surface.
• Arrange certification of your Fiberglass 30
Hood.
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.
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Unpacking Your Laboratory
Fume Hood
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap or carton on your
fume hood and inspect it for damage that may have
occurred in transit. If your unit is 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.
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DO NOT RETURN GOODS
WITHOUT THE PRIOR
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Do not discard the shipping skid or packing material for
your fume hood until you have checked all of the
components and installed and tested the unit.
Do not remove the fume hood from its shipping skid
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.
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AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO.
UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF YOUR HOOD 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 FIBERGLASS 30 HOOD
MODELS WEIGH BETWEEN 96 TO
129 LBS. (44-59 KG). THE
SHIPPING SKID ALLOWS FOR
LIFTING WITH A MECHANICAL
LIFT TRUCK OR FLOOR JACK. IF
YOU MUST LIFT THE FUME
HOOD MANUALLY, FOLLOW
SAFE-LIFTING GUIDELINES.
NORMALLY, THE FUME HOOD
CAN BE SLID OFF A HYDRAULIC
LIFT TABLE AND BE PLACED
INTO POSITION ON TOP OF THE
WORK SURFACE. DO NOT
LIFT BY THE FRONT AIR
FOIL.
Do not move the hood by tilting it onto
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a hand truck.
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Removing the Shipping
Skid
LEAVE THE FUME HOOD
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After you verify the fume hood components, move your
hood to the location where you want to install it.
ATTACHED TO ITS SHIPPING SKID
UNTIL IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS
FINAL LOCATION AS POSSIBLE.
MOVE THE HOOD BY USING A
SUITABLE FLOOR JACK, OR BY
PLACING A FURNITURE DOLLY
UNDERDNEATH THE SKID. DO
NOT MOVE THE HOOD BY TILTING
IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK.
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Sash Weight Release
To protect the fume hood from damage in shipment, the
sash weight has been secured to the back of the fume
hood with four (4) screws. Simply remove the screws
and make sure the sash cables are on the pulleys before
operation of the sash.
NOTE: THE SASH WEIGHT IS MATCHED
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TO THIS SPECIFIC HOOD AND SHOULD
NOT BE EXCHANGED ON ANY OTHER
UNIT.
Install the Fiberglass 30
Hood on a Supporting
Structure and Work Surface
The Fiberglass 30 Hood is heavy! Use
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When installing the Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood onto a
chemically resistant work surface or benchtop, ensure
caution when lifting or moving the
unit.
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that the structure can safely support the combined
weight of the fume hood and any related equipment.
The work surface should be at least as wide as the hood
to properly support it. The work surface is aligned
with the back of the fume hood. This will provide
the correct spacing under the air foil for proper
bypass airflow.
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The following are instructions for mounting a cross
support:
1. Level the base cabinets and the work
2. Scribe a line on the wall or back of the base
3. Mount the support by attaching it to the wall
4. Place the hood on top of the work surface
The work surface should be smooth and durable, such
as a chemically-resistant epoxy resin. The surface
should be nonporous and resistant to the acids, solvents,
and chemicals used.
WARNING: It is important to support the rear of
the work surface and fume hood. The cross support
provides support for the bottom of the work surface.
Install the cross support after the base cabinets and
work surface are leveled and before installing the
hood.
surface. Work surface should be placed
flush with the back of the fume hood as
shown in Figure 3-1.
cabinet to locate the support under the work
surface.
or base cabinet.
and cross support.
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Figure 3-1
Connecting to the Fiberglass
30 Hood Exhaust System
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WARNING: The weight of the exhaust
ductwork system must be supported
independently of the hood superstructure. Do
not allow this weight to be supported by the
hood structure as damage to the hood may
occur.
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The exhaust connection should be
installed by a qualified HVAC
contractor.
The exhaust connection on your hood
has been designed for 6" nominal pipe
(6.625" OD) to allow for minimum static
pressure loss with proper transport
velocities away from the hood. Consult
Labconco Customer Service should you
require help sizing your blower for the
exhaust volume and total system static
pressure loss. See Chapter 2 for the hood
airflow specifications.
The selected exhaust duct material
should match the hood procedures and
chemicals used to ensure compatibility.
Connecting the Electrical
Supply Source to the
Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood
Prior to connecting any electrical wiring to the fume
hood structure, refer to the hood identification plate for
the proper electrical requirements of your specific
model.
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The identification plate, model number, serial number,
and electrical connection boxes are accessible from the
front of the fume hood by removing the front panel.
The Fiberglass 30 Hood is normally wired for 115 Volt,
60 Hz, 20 Amp or 230 Volt, 50 Hz, 10 Amp electrical
services. The number of circuits varies depending on
WARNING: The building electrical supply system for
Fiberglass 30 Hoods should include overload
protection. A switch or circuit breaker should be in
close proximity to the equipment and within easy
reach of the operator. The switch or circuit breaker is
to be marked as the disconnecting device for the
equipment. Consult the NEC-2002 for proper
installation.
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the model. All of the electrical connections are
terminated at the single point internal junction box for
hook-up by a qualified electrician. Refer to the wiring
diagram for your Fiberglass 30 Hood in Appendix C:
Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood Specifications.
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Internal Junction
Box
Figure 3-2
All wiring for the fume hood
SHOULD be performed by a licensed
electrician and conform to all local
codes. In most cases, the hood will
require the use of shielded conduit to
protect the wiring into the hood. The
grounding connection shall not be
made to the terminal box cover.
The incandescent light has been mounted inside the top
liner panel and is sealed from vapors inside the hood
structure. To change the incandescent light bulbs in
your hood, you must first remove the protective glass.
Replace the defective bulbs, and reassemble.
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Connecting the Service
Lines to the Fiberglass 30
Fume Hood
The hoods with service fixture kits are plumbed from
the valve to the hose connector. Supply tubing shall be
provided by the qualified installer. Tubing can enter
the hood from above, through the back, or through the
work surface to make these connections to the service
fixtures.
NOTE: Inspect all fittings for
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Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be
required, remove the service access plate on the side of
the hood by loosening screws. The valve body will be
fully exposed for any service work that may be
necessary. The service fixture kits on your laboratory
hood are designed for use with the following services:
• Air • Hot Water • Vacuum
• Cold Water • Natural Gas – See caution below
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leakage. Tighten the fittings slightly if
needed.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with any standard
service fixture. Contact Labconco Customer
Service for oxygen fixture information.
WARNING: Contact Labconco Customer
Service directly before using any service other
than those listed above in these valves to assure
full compatibility.
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