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.
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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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CAUTION: Natural gas should be used only in
the service fixture that has been pre-plumbed
with brass tubing. Sulfur content of the gas
could cause deterioration of standard copper
supply lines.
Sealing the Fiberglass 30
Hood to the Work Surface
When the hood has been set in place, ducted, wired, and
plumbed, it should be sealed at the work surface to
prevent spilled materials from collecting under the
walls of the hood. Materials such as silicone sealants
are recommended to seal the hood structure.
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Certifying the Fiberglass 30
Fume Hood
The combination of your laboratory hood, exhaust
ductwork, and exhaust blower give you the flexibility to
change the airflow at the sash opening of your hood.
To determine the actual face velocity at the sash
opening, airflow velocity readings will need to be
taken. This should be done across the sash opening of
the hood in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation
Manual section on laboratory hoods. (See Appendix D
– Reference) Labconco recommends an average face
velocity at the sash opening of 80 to 100 feet per
minute. Consult Chapter 2 for proper airflow volumes
for your particular model.
The Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood has been tested per
ASHRAE 110-1995. All hoods achieve an “as
manufactured rating” of less than 0.10 part per million
(ppm) at 4 liters per minute (lpm); AM<0.10 (consult
Labconco for individual fume hood ratings). For “field
use” ASHRAE testing by a certified technician, contact
Labconco Customer Service.
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NOTE: Face velocity profiles and
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smoke testing should be done
periodically to ensure safe
performance.
Your Next Step
After your fume hood has been installed and certified,
you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4: Performance
Features and Safety Precautions.
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Performance Features:
The Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hood is designed to
meet the needs of the laboratory scientist. A fully
featured by-pass hood with baffle and air foil can
effectively contain toxic, noxious, or other harmful
materials when properly installed. The by-pass
airflow feature allows the hood face velocity to
remain relatively stable as the sash is closed.
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The air foil sweeps the worksurface to remove
heavier than air contaminants.
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1. Unique sash provides maximum visibility of
28" high while conserving energy by limiting
sash travel to 20". Vertical-rising sash may be
raised from a closed to 20" operating height.
Exhaust volume, and blower sizing is based on
the 20" height.
2. By-pass airflow design ensures relatively stable
face velocities.
3. Large usable interior work depth and
interior height of 36" provides ample working
space.
4. Baffle (not shown) directs airflow to the rear of
the interior to provide efficient airflow. The
baffle may be removed for cleaning purposes
only.
5. Lift-Away™ front panel provides easy access
to electrical wiring, and sash weights.
6. Incandescent lighting provides ample
illumination inside the fume hood. No lighting
is provided on explosion proof models.
7. Low mounted, factory-wired light and blower
switches are ADA compliant. No switches are
provided on explosion-proof models.
8. Curved Air Foil allows air to sweep the work
surface for maximum containment.
9. Corner posts provide maximum visibility and
the flexibility to add services after installation.
10. All hoods are factory prepared for up to 3
service fixtures. Field installed by removing
side access panel.
11. Removable side access panel for servicing
valves and electrical connections.
12. All hoods are factory prepared for one
electrical duplex. A duplex can be field
mounted on the right corner post. Receptacles
are field-wired to the single point junction box.
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13. Shipped fully assembled and eliminates the
need for costly onsite assembly.
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14. Accessory Guardian™ Digital Airflow
Monitor or Guardian Jr. Monitor
continuously monitors face velocity. An
audio/visual alarm alerts the user to low airflow
conditions. The right corner post is factory
prepared to accommodate the Guardian Monitor
(sold separately).
15. Frame of epoxy-coated steel and aluminum is
durable and corrosion resistant.
16. Exhaust connection. The hood features 6"
(6.625" OD pipe) exhaust connections sized to
allow for a minimum static pressure loss
through the hood structure while providing a
good transport velocity through the exhaust
system.
17. Single point junction box provides a single
connection point for electrical wiring
connections.
18. Convenient integral blower motor is readily
accessible on integral blower models.
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Safety Precautions
Although the laboratory hood has
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been engineered to maintain
optimum operator safety, caution
should always be used while
working in the hood. Prior to
using the hood, check to make sure
that the exhaust blower is
operating and that air is entering
the hood at its specified face
velocity.
USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN
THE HOOD AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN UP SPILLS
IMMEDIATELY.
PERIODICALLY CLEAN HOOD
INTERIOR, INCLUDING LIGHT
GLASS PANEL. REPLACE
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS TO
MAINTAIN MAXIMUM
ILLUMINATION.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE WORK
SURFACE WITH APPARATUS
OR WORK MATERIAL. THE
SAFE OPERATION OF THE
LABORATORY HOOD IS BASED
UPON HAVING PROPER
AIRFLOW THROUGH THE
STRUCTURE. DO NOT PLACE
LARGE, BULKY OBJECTS SUCH
AS BLOCK HEATERS,
DIRECTLY ON THE HOOD
WORK SURFACE. INSTEAD,
ELEVATE THE OBJECT 2" TO 3"
ON BLOCKS TO ALLOW A
FLOW OF AIR UNDER THE
OBJECT AND INTO THE LOWER
REAR BAFFLE EXHAUST SLOT.
ENSURE BLOCKS ARE LEVEL
AND SECURED IN PLACE.
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Blocking the bottom of the baffle
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at the rear of hood will change the
airflow pattern in the hood causing
turbulence and possible leakage at
the face of the hood. (Don’t store
containers or supplies against the
baffle, as this will affect airflow
through the hood).
Avoid placing your head inside
hood. Keep hands out of hood as
much as practical.
Always work as far back in the
hood as possible. It is best to keep
all chemicals and apparatus 6"
inside the front of the hood.
Only explosion-proof models
feature explosion-proof electrical
components. Therefore, use of
flammable or explosive materials
in quantities above the explosive
limit are not recommended.
Do not work with chemicals in this
hood without the exhaust system
running. Do not store chemicals in
a fume hood.
Perchloric acid use in this hood is
prohibited.
High-level radioisotope materials
are prohibited for use in this hood.
AVOID CROSS DRAFTS AND
LIMIT TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF
THE HOOD. AIR
DISTURBANCES CREATED
MAY DRAW FUMES OUT OF
THE HOOD.
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The use of heat-generating
equipment in this hood without the
exhaust system operating properly
can cause damage to the hood.
The Fiberglass 30 Laboratory
Hood should be certified by a
qualified certification technician
before it is initially used. The
hood should be re-certified
whenever it is relocated, serviced
or at least annually thereafter.
Ensure that the unit 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 hood from
electrical service.
Proper operation of the fume hood
depends largely upon the hood’s
location and the operator’s work
habits. Consult the Reference
Manual in Appendix D.
Your Next Step
After you understand the theory of operation and safety
precautions, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 5:
Using Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood.
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Operating the VerticalRising Sash
Because of the Fiberglass 30 Hood counterbalanced
sash mechanism, it will take only a few pounds of force
to move the sash up or down, and you can operate the
sash smoothly with one or two hands positioned any
where along the handle. The vertical-rising sash may
be raised to a maximum 20" operating height. The
airflow requirements should be sized for the 20"
operating height.
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Operating the Blower
Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood utilizes a remote style
blower or integral blower, which can be activated by
turning the blower switch to “ON.” You can validate
the hood performance by watching smoke drawn into
the hood face opening. Explosion-proof models do not
have a switch or wiring as this is field installed.
Operating the Lights
Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood is equipped with a
factory-wired incandescent light to illuminate the hood
interior. Simply turn the light switch to “ON” to
operate. Explosion-proof models do not have a light.
Working in your Fiberglass
30 Fume Hood
Planning
• Thoroughly understand procedures and
equipment required before beginning work.
• Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room
traffic or entry into the room while the hood is
in use.
Start-up
• Turn on incandescent light and hood blower.
• Slowly raise the sash.
• Check the baffle air slots for obstructions.
• Allow the hood to operate unobstructed for 5
minutes.
• Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves.
Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective
mask if appropriate.
Loading Materials and Equipment
• Only load the materials required for the
procedure. Do not overload the hood.
• Do not obstruct the front air foil, or rear baffle
slots.
• Large objects should not be placed close
together and spaced above the work surface to
permit airflow to sweep under the equipment.
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• After loading the hood, wait one minute to
purge airborne contaminants from the work
area.
Work Techniques
• Keep all materials at least 6 inches inside of the
sash, and perform all contaminated operations
as far to the rear of the work area as possible.
• Segregate all clean and contaminated materials
in the work area.
• Avoid using techniques or procedures that
disrupt the airflow patterns of the hood.
Final Purging
• Upon completion of work, the hood should be
allowed to operate for two to three minutes
undisturbed, to purge airborne contaminants
from the work area before shutting down
blower.
Unloading Materials and Equipment
• Objects in contact with contaminated material
should be surface decontaminated before
removal from the hood.
• All open trays or containers should be covered
before being removed from the hood.
Shutdown
• Turn off the incandescent light and hood
blower, and then close the sash.
Your Next Step
After you understand how to operate and work in the
fume hood, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 6:
Maintaining Your Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood.
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the fume hood, we will review the suggested
maintenance schedule and the common service
operations necessary to maintain your fume hood for
peak performance.
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certification technicians should
perform some of the service
operations after the fume hood has
been properly decontaminated. DO
NOT attempt to perform these
operations if you are not properly
trained. The wrench icon precedes the
service operations that require
qualified technicians.
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Routine Maintenance
Schedule
Weekly
• Using ordinary dish soap to clean the surface
inside of the fume hood, and the work surface.
• Using an appropriate glass cleaner, clean the
sash and all glass surfaces.
• Operate the fume hood blower, noting the
airflow velocity through the hood using a source
of visible smoke.
Monthly (or more often as required)
• Determine the actual face velocity through the
sash opening of the hood where the average
reading should be at the specified velocity. (Use
calibrated thermal anemometer or other
approved apparatus).
• Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces
of the hood, particularly the front of the hood, to
remove any accumulated dust.
• Check all service valves, if so equipped, for
proper operation.
• The hood baffles should be checked for
blockages behind them to ensure that the hood is
maintaining proper airflow.
• All weekly activities.
Annually
Biannually
• Have the fume hood recertified by a qualified
certification technician. See Certifying the
Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood in Chapter 3.
• All monthly activities.
• The sash assembly should be checked to ensure
proper operation and to make sure there are no
signs of abnormal wear on the sash pulleys,
cables and clamps.
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Routine Service Operations
Front Panel Removal:
1. Simply lift the front panel up and then away from
the hood to provide access to the top.
Changing the Incandescent Lamp:
1. Turn light switch to “OFF”.
2. Raise the sash and reach inside the fume hood to
unscrew the clear glass globe that protects the
incandescent bulb.
3. Install the new incandescent bulb and then reverse
the removal procedure.
Your Next Step
After you understand the maintenance procedures, you
are ready to proceed to Chapter 7: Modifying Your
Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood.
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There are several ways to modify the fume hood for
your individual requirements. These include the
addition of work surfaces, service fixtures, air monitor,
and electrical duplex outlets. See Appendix A:
Fiberglass 30 Hood Components for installation
location.
Installing Work Surfaces
and Storage Cabinets
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the hood on storage cabinets. Contact Labconco
Customer Service for ordering information on these 30"
work surfaces and storage cabinets.
4882806 Work Surface 30" x 30"
9902200 Solvent Cabinet 30"
9901200 Acid Cabinet 30"
9900200 Base Cabinet 30"
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Installing Additional Service
Fixtures
Additional service fixtures can be installed in the
available service fixture holes in the right sidewall and
corner post. The fume hood is factory set to accept up
to three valves. Contact Labconco Customer Service
for information. The following service fixture kits are
available:
2832600 Cold Water (CW) – Green
2832601 Hot Water (HW) – Red
2832602 Deionized Water (DW) – White
2832603 Vacuum (VAC) – Yellow
2832604 Air (AIR) – Orange
2832605 Gas (GAS) – Blue
2832606 Nitrogen (NIT) – Brown
2832607 Argon (ARG) – Gray
2832608 Steam (STM) - Black
Figure 7-1 - Knob
Figure 7-2 – Valve
Figure 7-3 – Hose Connector
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Installing Guardian™ Digital
Airflow Monitor or
Guardian™ Jr. Airflow
Monitor
The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor P/N 9743201
and 9743205 or Guardian Jr. Airflow Monitor P/N
9743202 and 9743206 allows you to continuously
monitor face velocity through the fume hood opening.
The fume hood right corner post is factory prepared to
mount either monitor. Contact Labconco Customer
Service to order.
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Figure 7-5
Installing an Electrical
Duplex Receptacle
If you ordered your hood and want an electrical duplex
outlet, then you can have one installed in the field by a
qualified electrician. Contact Labconco Customer
Service for ordering information. (Not acceptable on
explosion-proof hoods). The following duplex kits are
available:
2834800 115V, 20A Duplex Kit
2834801 115V, 20A GFCI Duplex Kit
Figure 7-6
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Your Next Step
After you understand the modifying procedures, you are
ready to proceed to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting.
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Refer to the following table if your fume hood fails to
operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do
not solve your problem, contact Labconco for
additional assistance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remote blower and
light won’t operate
Check connection to control box on top
Circuit breakers
Remote blower
won’t operate, but
light works
Blower motor is
Fume hood blower
operates but light
will not operate
Lamp is defective. Replace lamp.
Circuit breaker in
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Wires not connected
at junction box or
switches.
tripped in building
electrical supply.
Blower wiring is
disconnected.
Belt broken.
defective.
Lamp not installed
correctly.
building is tripped.
Check connection of switches.
of unit.
Reset circuit breakers.
Inspect blower wiring and switch.
Replace belt.
Replace blower motor.
Inspect lamp installation.
Reset the circuit breaker.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fume hood blower
operates but light
will not operate
Defective lamp. Replace lamp.
Contaminants
outside of fume
hood
Restriction of the
External factors are
Fume hood has
Vertical-rising sash
no longer operates
smoothly
Pulley bearing is
Cable has slipped off
Weight has broken
Lamp wiring is
disconnected.
Improper user
techniques for the
fume hood.
baffle air slots or
blockage of the
exhaust outlet.
disrupting the fume
hood airflow patterns
or acting as a source
of contamination.
improper face
velocity.
Cable is frayed or
plastic protection is
damaged.
damaged.
the pulleys.
pulleys.
Inspect lamp wiring.
See “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3
and “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4
sections in the manual. (Ref. Appendix
D)
Remove baffles to ensure that all air
slots and the exhaust outlet are
unobstructed.
See “Location Requirements” Chapter
2, “Certifying the Hood” Chapter 3,
and “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4
sections of this manual. (Ref. Appendix
D)
Have fume hood re-certified and check
remote blower exhaust system. Hood
should have average face velocity of
80-100 fpm.
Inspect cable and replace cable if worn
or damaged immediately; otherwise
injury could result.
Replace pulley, bearing or add grease.
Re-install, cable must be replaced
immediately if damaged.
Replace weight pulleys.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Electrical duplex
outlet no longer has
power
Circuit breakers
Service valves no
longer operate
Valve no longer
Supply line or outlet
Wires not connected
or faulty duplex.
tripped in building
electrical supply.
Faulty building
supply.
operates.
line has leaks.
Check wire connection or replace
duplex.
Reset circuit breakers.
Inspect building supply shut off valves
and appropriate pressures below 40
PSI.
Replace valve and check for leaks.
Inspect line for leaks and fix any
leaking plumbing connections.
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service parts:
Fiberglass 30 Hood Replacement Parts
Item Quantity Part No. Description
1A 1 9823700 Valve, Labconco (Water) 1/4" Compression Fitting
1B 1 9817000 Valve, Labconco 1/4" Compression Fitting (AIR, GAS, VAC, NIT, etc.)
1C 1 9823702 Valve, Labconco Deionized 1/4" Compression Fitting
1D 1 9818000 Nut, Valve Mtg. (Labconco)
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3A 1 9818800 Hose Barb, Gray – Neutral or Argon – NOT SHOWN
3B 1 9818801 Hose Barb, Green – Cold Water – NOT SHOWN
3C 1 9818802 Hose Barb, Blue – Gas – NOT SHOWN
3D 1 9818803 Hose Barb, Orange – Air – NOT SHOWN
3E 1 9818804 Hose Barb, Yellow – Vacuum – NOT SHOWN
3F 1 9818805 Hose Barb, Red – Hot Water – NOT SHOWN
3G 1 9818806 Hose Barb, White – Deionized Water – NOT SHOWN
3H 1 9818807 Hose Barb, Black – Neutral or Steam – NOT SHOWN
3I 1 9818808 Hose Barb, Brown – Nitrogen – NOT SHOWN
3J 1 9819000 Nut, Hose Barb – NOT SHOWN
4 1 9825500 Label, Knob (contains all labels)
5 1 9818900 Lens, Knob
6A 1 2832600 Fixture Kits – (CW)
6B 1 2832601 Fixture Kits – (HW)
6C 1 2832602 Fixture Kits – (DI)
6D 1 2832603 Fixture Kits – (VAC)
6E 1 2832604 Fixture Kits – (AIR)
6F 1 2832605 Fixture Kits – (GAS)
6G 1 2832606 Fixture Kits – (NIT)
6H 1 2832607 Fixture Kits – (ARG)
6I 1 2832608 Fixture Kits – (STM)
7A 1 2834800 115V, 20A Duplex Kit
7B 1 2834801 115V, 20A GFCI Duplex Kit
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Item Quantity Part No. Description
7C 1 9818200 Cover Plate 115V Duplex
7D 1 9818100 Cover Plate, 115V GFCI
7E 1 9818300 Wallplate, Blank
8A 1 1273600 Bulb, 115V
8B 1 1273700 Bulb, 230V
8C 1 4849800 Light Fixture Assy complete with wiring, parts 8D through 8G
8D 1 4849900
8E 1 4850000 Wiring Harness, Light
8F 1 1279700 Gasket, Base
8G 1 1279800 Gasket, Globe
9A 1 1302300 Switch, Rocker
9B 1 1327500 Switch, Plug (Fills cutout without switch)
10A 1 2834400 Wiring Harness, Main 115V
10B 1 2834500 Wiring Harness, Main 230V
11 1 2834000 Label Set, Corner Post
12 1 2834100 Label, Front Panel
13 1 2831400 Front Panel
14A 1 2833000 Motor Plate – 115V only
14B 1 2831700 Motor Plate, 230V, 115V, EP - 230V, EP
15A 1 2807100 Motor, 115V
15B 1 1203600 Motor, 230V
15C 1 1200400 Motor, 115 VEP
15D 1 1211000 Motor, 230V EP
15E 1 1852300 Reducing Bushing – 230V only
15F 4 1662600 Rubber Grommet – 115V only
16A 1 1450000 Wheel, Blower – 115V only
16B 1 4716200 Wheel, Blower – 230V, 115V – EP, 230V – EP
17 1 2833400 Removable Side Panel – Right
18 1 2831900 Side Panel – Right
19 1 2832000 Side Panel – Left
20 1 2832500 Sash Glass Assembly
21 1 2833800 Sash Weight
22A 1 1861400 Pulley – 1-3/16" Dia.
22B 1 3627500 Thrust Washer
23 2 4949902 Cable, Sash
24 4 1920100 Clamp, Cable Replacement
25 2 1972100 S-Hook
26 1 2831500 Air Foil
27 2 1934300 Air Foil Spacer Stop
28 2 9713300 Rubber Bumper – Sash Handle
29A 1 2833500 Bracket, Cable Front – Right
29B 1 2833501 Bracket, Cable Front – Left
29C 1 1663200 Rubber Bumper – Upper Sash Stop
30 1 2831100 Corner Post, Right
31 1 2831200 Corner Post, Left
32 1 2831300 Header
30 1 9724500 Sash Stop Kit
31 1 1663200 Upper Sash Bumper
32 1 2831300 Header
Light Fixture – a) Body & Socket VFB15, b) Pendent Cover 1/2" VP1,
c) Globe, 150W, 264–0006-9909
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24 Not Shown
25 Not Shown
8 Not Shown
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DIMENSION IN INCHES
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Environmental Conditions
• Indoor use only.
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048 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
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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Many excellent reference texts and booklets are
currently available. The following is a brief listing:
Laboratory Ventilation Standards
Federal Register 29 CFR Part 1910
Non-mandatory recommendations from “Prudent
Practices”.
• Fume hoods should have a continuous monitoring device
• Face velocities should be between 60-100 linear feet per
minute (lfpm)
• Average 2.5 linear feet of hood space per person
Occupational Health and Safety
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 523-1452
Industrial Ventilation-ACGIH
• Fume hood face velocities between 60-100 lfpm
• Maximum of 125 lfpm for radioisotope hoods
• Duct velocities of 1000-2000 fpm for vapors, gasses and
smoke
• Stack discharge height 1.3-2.0 x building height
• Well designed fume hood containment loss, <0.10 ppm
Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended
Practice.
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Edition, 2001
American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists
1330 Kemper Meadow drive
Cincinnati, OH 45240-1634
(513) 742-2020
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Appendix D: References
ASHRAE 110-1995 Method of Testing Performance of
Fume Hoods
Evaluates fume hood’s containment characteristics
• Three part test: Smoke generation, Face velocity profile,
Tracer gas release @ 4 liters per minute
• Rated As Manufactured (AM), As Installed (AI) and As
Used (AU)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air
Conditioning Engineers
1791 Tullie Circle N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-8400
ANSI Z9.5-1993 Laboratory Standard
Covers entire laboratory ventilation system.
• Vertical stack discharge @ 2000-3000 fpm
• New and remodeled hoods shall have a monitoring
device
• Ductless hoods should only be used with non-hazardous
materials
• Fume hood face velocities between 80-120 fpm
American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 849-8888
SEFA 1-2002
• Fume hood face velocities based on toxicity levels of
chemicals
Class A – 125 to 150 fpm
Class B – 80 to100 fpm
Class C – 75-to 80 fpm
• Test method – face velocity profile and smoke
generation
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association
1028 Duchess Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 538-6007
NFPA 45 – 2002 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals
• Laboratory hoods should not be relied on for explosion
protection
• Exhaust air from fume hoods should not be recirculated
• Services should be external to the hood
• Canopy hoods only for non-hazardous applications
• Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25
or less
• 80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape
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NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code
• Approved cabinets may be metal or wood
• Vent location on cabinets are required
• Venting of cabinets not a requirement
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(800) 344-3555
General References
American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists. Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practice, Cincinnati, OH.
ASHRAE Standard Committee. ASHRAE Standard Atlanta:
ASHRAE Publications Sales Department, 1995
British Standards Institution, Laboratory Fume Cupboards.
Parts 1, 2 and 3, London: 1990
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Exposures
to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, Final Rule. Vol.
55, No. 21. Washington D.C.:1990
DiBerardinis. L. et al. Guides for Laboratory Design, Health
and Safety Considerations. Wiley & Sons, 1987
McDermott, Henry, Handbook of Ventilation for
Contaminant Control, 2
1985.
Miller, Brinton M. et al. Laboratory Safety: Principles and
Practices. American Society for Microbiology, Washington,
D.C.: 1986
NIH Guidelines for the Laboratory Use of Chemical
Carcinogens. NIH Publication No. 81-2385.
Rayburn, Stephen R. The Foundation of Laboratory Safety,
A Guide for the Biomedical Laboratory. Springer-Verlag,
New York: 1990
Sax, N. Irving and Lewis, JR., Richard J. Rapid Guide to
Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace. Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1987.
nd
Edition. Butterworth Publishers,
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Appendix D: References
Schilt, Alfred A. Perchloric Acid and Perchlorates. The G.
Frederick Smith Chemical Company, Columbus, OH: 1979.
Steere, Norman. CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety, 2
Edition. CRC Press, 1971.
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Application Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 2002/95/EC (ROHS),
2002/96/EC (WEEE), 2004/108/EC
Standard(s) to which conformity is declared: EN61010-1, EN61326-1, EN55022,
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Manufacturer’s Address: 8811 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132 USA
Importer’s Name: See Shipping/Customs Documents
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Type of Equipment: Laboratory Equipment- Fume Hoods/Cabinets
Model No: Fiberglass 30 Fume Hood:
3030000 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
3030001 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
3030002 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
3030003 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
3030004 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
3030005 Fiberglass 30 Laboratory Hoods
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Year of Manufacture: 2003 and subsequent
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Date: _______________________________________
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