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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.

The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following;

• Purifier® Logic® Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare® Lab Animal Research Stations

carry a three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

• SteamScrubber® & FlaskScrubber® Glassware Washers carry a two-year warranty from date of

installation or three years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.

• Blood Drawing Chairs carry a ten year warranty.

• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.

• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.

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.

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 About This Manual 3 Typographical Conventions 4

CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5 Electrical Requirements 5 Ground Fault Interrupter 6 Exhaust Requirements for the FilterMate 6 Location and Preparation Requirements 7 Your Next Step 8

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your FilterMate 9 Setting Up Your FilterMate 10 Initial Installation of HEPA Filters and Carbon Filters 13 Carbon Filters 13 Combination HEPA/Carbon Filters 13 Dual Carbon 14 Connect the Electrical Supply Source to FilterMate 20 Set the Face Velocity with Speed Control Adjustment 20

CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR FILTERMATE 21 Suitable Applications 21 Applications for the FilterMate 22 Definition of Terms 22 Appropriate Chemicals 23 Use of Chemical Carcinogens in the FilterMate 24 Acids Must not Be Used 25 Safety Precautions 25 HEPA FilterMate Equipped with HEPA Filter 27 Misapplications that could result in a Hazardous Situation 28

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CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR FILTERMATE 29 Monthly 29

Determination of when to Replace Carbon Filters 30 Determination of when to Replace HEPA Filters 32 Install New HEPA Filter with Bag-In/Bag-Out Procedure 32 FilterMate HEPA Filter Leak Test 34 Motorized Impeller Replacement 36 Speed Control Replacement 36

CHAPTER 6 MODIFYING YOUR FILTERMATE 37 Converting a Room Exhaust HEPA FilterMate to Outside Exhaust 37 Converting a Combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate to a Dual Carbon FilterMate 38 Converting a HEPA FilterMate to a Combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate 38

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FILTERMATE 39

APPENDIX A: FILTERMATE COMPONENT

AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 41

APPENDIX B: FILTERMATE SPECIFICATIONS 45

Electrical Specifications 45 Environmental conditions 45 Dimensions 47 Wiring Diagram 49

APPENDIX C: BLOWER CURVES 51

APPENDIX D: FILTERMATE RESOURCES 53

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 54

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Congratulations on your purchase of a FilterMate™ Portable Exhauster, which exhausts filtered air. Labconco manufactures ten models of the FilterMate. These ten models consist of variations of HEPA filtration, carbon filtration, HEPA filtration to outside exhaust, combination HEPA/Carbon filtration and combination carbon/carbon filtration. All of these units are offered in 115V, 50/60 Hz operations or 230V, 50/60 Hz operations.

The Labconco FilterMate is an accessory for the Labconco Protector® XVS Ventilation Stations and XPert Balance Enclosures. When the FilterMate is connected to the Protector XVS or XPert, enclosure conforms to ANSI/AIHA Z 9.5 – 1993, ETL and ETL-C, ASHRAE 110-95, and NFPA-45 (except carbon filters). In addition the 230V, 50/60 Hz models carry the CE mark. Carbon filters are sold separately and HEPA filters are included on HEPA-filtered models.

The FilterMate provides the necessary airflow (CFM) to an enclosure such as Protector XVS Ventilation Station or XPert Balance Enclosure. The XPert Balance Enclosure or Protector XVS Ventilation Station protects the operator from vapors and/or particulates released during chemical, powder or biological procedures performed within the enclosure. For biological and powder work, the FilterMate must be equipped with a HEPA filter, and is NOT to be used with biologically hazardous materials. For volatile material, the FilterMate must be equipped with a carbon filter or be exhausted outside the building. As the air moves through the enclosure, vapors or particulates emitted within the enclosure are drawn through a rear baffle, where

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they are mixed with and diluted by room air. This contaminated air is then drawn into the FilterMate where HEPA filters remove particulates. Vapors are adsorbed in activated or impregnated carbon filters. For applications requiring carbon filtration, it is recommended that the FilterMate be allowed to operate at lower speeds of 60 to 80 feet per minute to allow adsorption of volatiles and prevent material breakthrough back into the air. Additionally, the FilterMate’s built-in speed control is capable of reducing the face velocity to 60-80 fpm, so that analytical and microbalances may be used. Purified air is drawn from the filters, through the fan and returned to the room or exhausted outside through a thimble connection. For most applications, the FilterMate does not exhaust filtered air from the room unless required by your Safety Officer.

The HEPA filter must be installed before the carbon filters for applications with light duty chemical use. For only volatile chemical use, the Carbon FilterMate is used. For hazardous biological applications, Labconco recommends the purchase of a Class I or Class II biological safety cabinet. Contact Labconco for biological safety cabinet ordering information. See chart below:

Application Product Filters

Powders & Particulates FilterMate HEPA

Volatile Chemicals

FilterMate Carbon*

(Low level)

Powders & Particulates

FilterMate HEPA and Carbon*

& Volatile Chemicals

Non-Hazardous Bio FilterMate HEPA

Hazardous Bio Class I & Class

HEPA

*It is strongly recommended that a Labconco product specialist review the chemical application to determine if it is suitable.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your FilterMate. Instructions for performing routine maintenance and making minor modifications to your FilterMate are also included.

Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the FilterMate, 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 FilterMate.

Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack, inspect, install, and test your FilterMate.

Chapter 4: Using Your FilterMate discusses the basic operation of your FilterMate.

Chapter 5: Maintaining Your FilterMate explains how to perform routine maintenance on your FilterMate and check the HEPA and carbon filters.

Chapter 6: Modifying Your FilterMate explains how to modify and change your FilterMate.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter while using your FilterMate, including the probable causes of the problems, and suggested corrective actions.

Appendix A: FilterMate Components and Replacement Parts

contains labeled diagrams of all of the replacement parts and components for the FilterMate.

Appendix B: FilterMate Specifications contains electrical specifications, environmental conditions, dimensions and wiring diagrams.

Appendix C: FilterMate Resources.

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Typographical Conventions

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.,

• Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered

• Comments located in the margins provide suggestions,

• Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs

• Important information is presented in capitalized type in

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HEPA

• Contains information specific to the HEPA FilterMate for

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format.

reminders, and references.

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 your FilterMate.

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.

exhausting to the room.

CARBON

HEPA

SYSTEM

COMBO

• Contains information specific to the Carbon FilterMate for

exhausting to the room.

• Contains information specific to the HEPA System FilterMate

for exhausting filtered air to the outside.

• Contains information specific to combination HEPA/Carbon

FilterMate for exhausting to the room.

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RREERREEQQUUIISSIITTEESS

Before you install your FilterMate and XPert or XVS Enclosure, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your FilterMate and enclosure. You must be certain that the area is reasonably level and of solid construction. An electrical source must be located near the installation site.

Carefully read this chapter to learn:

• the electrical supply requirements.

• the exhaust requirements.

• the location and preparation requirement.

Refer to Appendix B: FilterMate Specifications for complete FilterMate electrical, dimensions, environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.

Electrical Requirements

Both the 115V and 230V FilterMate require 10 amp circuits. The motor/blower uses 2A and the switched auxiliary outlet has a maximum capacity of 8A. 230V model is shipped without a plug and the customer must install the appropriate plug used in their installation. If an airflow monitor is used with the enclosure, it is recommended that the airflow monitor be connected directly to the FilterMate’s auxiliary outlet so the airflow monitor is powered at the same time. If this is not possible, the airflow monitor may be connected to the auxiliary outlet on the accessory fluorescent light.

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CAUTION: This equipment must be grounded

(earthed).

Ground Fault Interrupter

WHEN CONNECTING THE FILTERMATE TO A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER CIRCUIT

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(GFIC), ENSURE THAT THE CIRCUIT IS RATED FOR 15-AMP LOAD AND IS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. CONNECTION OF THE FILTERING SYSTEM TO A LOWER CAPACITY OR DEFECTIVE GFIC MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ACTIVATION OF THE GFIC, CUTTING POWER TO THE FILTERMATE WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

Exhaust Requirements for the FilterMate (Filtered Room Exhaust or Outside)

The FilterMate is capable of exhausting up to 280 cfm of HEPA filtered air or up to 220 cfm of combination HEPA/Carbon filtered air. These airflows are achieved when connected to the enclosure with an 8' length of 5" hose. For lower airflows adjust the speed control on the back of the FilterMate. Labconco offers HEPA and Carbon FilterMate models listed below.

FilterMate

Exhaust Catalog Number Voltage Filter

3970000 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA 280 None 3970001 115 Volt/60 Hz Carbon 280 None 3970002 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA 280 Canopy to outside 3970003 115 Volt/60 Hz HEPA/Carbon 220 None 3970004 115 Volt/60 Hz Carbon/Carbon 220 None 3970020 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA 280 None 3970021 230 Volt/50 Hz Carbon 280 None 3970022 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA 280 Canopy to outside 3970023 230 Volt/50 Hz HEPA/Carbon 220 None 3970024 230 Volt/50 Hz Carbon/Carbon 220 None

Airflow

(cfm) (max)

Exhaust Connection

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If the FilterMate exhaust is to be connected to the house exhaust system, it is recommended that 3970002 (115 Volt) or 3970022 (230 Volt) be ordered with thimble connections. The 6" diameter thimble connection allows you to easily balance the exhaust airflow.

HEPA Filter

Part #3707900 is 99.99% efficient on particles 0.3 micron. Normal life expectancy is two to five years. See Chapter 5 for filter changing procedure.

HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag-Out Bag

Part #3776002 ensures containment of particulate matter during filter changing operations. Cinching Strap #1968800 ordered separate.

Carbon Filters

Provides the listed amount of granular activated carbon or treated carbon. For estimated filter life, consult a Labconco Technical Specialist and Labconco’s Chemical Guide.

Filter Classification Catalog # Carbon lbs. Organic Vapors 3923400 12# activated carbon Formaldehyde 3923401 14# treated carbon Ammonia 3923402 16# treated carbon

Room Air Exchanges – For carbon-filtered models, accumulation of vapor contaminants from the exhaust can be harmful when the Rate of Generation exceeds the Rate of Room Exhaust. For a saturated carbon filter the following mathematical equation can be used to determine the minimum room exhaust rate:

Inlet Vapor Concentration (PPM) x FilterMate Airflow in CFM < TWA (PPM) x Room Exhaust (CFM)

By equating both sides of the equation, the unknown will be the required air changes in order to not exceed the TWA (Time Weighted Average) for the chemical.

Location and Preparation Requirements

When the FilterMate is connected to an enclosure, the enclosure should be located away from drafts, traffic patterns, doors, fans, ventilation registers, fume hoods, and any other air handling

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device that could disrupt its airflow patterns. All windows in the room adjacent to the enclosure should be closed.

The FilterMate may be placed anywhere close to the enclosure. It may be bench mounted, placed on the floor or suspended on a shelf nearby.

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Now that the site for your FilterMate is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your FilterMate. Read this chapter to learn how to:

• unpack and move your FilterMate.

• set up your FilterMate.

• connect 5" hose and exhaust transition.

• install filters.

• connect the electrical supply source to your FilterMate.

• set the face velocity with the speed control adjustment.

Tools required are: flat bladed and Phillips screwdrivers, ratchet, deep socket set and power screwdriver. A small flat bladed screwdriver is required to adjust speed control. An anemometer is required to adjust the face velocity for the Protector XVS Ventilation Station or XPert Balance Enclosure.

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Unpacking Your FilterMate

Carefully unpack your FilterMate and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If your FilterMate is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.

DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE

PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO.

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UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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 discard the carton or packing material for your FilterMate until you have checked all of the components, installed, and tested the FilterMate.

Setting Up Your FilterMate, Installing 5" Hose and Exhaust Transition

Move the FilterMate to the location where you want to install it. Then follow the steps listed below if connecting to a Protector XVS Ventilation Station or XPert Balance Enclosure.

IF YOUR FILTERMATE 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.

• If a Protector XVS or XPert Enclosure has been

purchased, place it on a suitable work surface. There should be no gaps between the work surface and the bottom of the enclosure.

• Locate the FilterMate within approximately 3-feet (1

meter) of the enclosure. The FilterMate can be located on the bench, floor or shelf above the enclosure. Insert the transition (2" x 10" x 5" diameter hose) exhaust adapter into the exhaust of the enclosure. An alternate location is on the bottom for concealed exhaust. See XPert Balance Enclosure and Protector XVS Ventilation Station Instruction Manual. See Figure 3-2.

• Fasten the transition exhaust adapter to the FilterMate

with two screws provided. See Figure 3-1.

• Place hose over the transition exhaust adapter and

clamp securely with one of the two hose clamps provided. Place the other end over the inlet port of the FilterMate and clamp securely.

• The FilterMate should be positioned where it provides

easy access to the blower switch. Refer to Figure 3-2 for concealed exhaust or outside exhaust ducting.

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Enclosure & FilterMate Top Exhaust

Figure 3-1

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(Monitor moved forward) 3908800, 01 3944700, 01

Figure 3-2

Enclosure & FilterMate Concealed

Exhaust Ducted to the Outside

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Initial Installation of HEPA Filters and Carbon Filters

HEPA Filters (For Models 3970000, 3970002, 3970020,

3970022)

HEPA filters are shipped installed with the gasket on the downstream side. The HEPA filters are leak checked at the Labconco factory. A second leak check is recommended before using the FilterMate and at least annually thereafter. Consult your Safety Officer and Chapter 5 for the HEPA Filter Leak Test and HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag-Out Procedure. See Figures 3-3, 3-4 and 3-5 for HEPA filter location, HEPA filter gasket, filter clamp bolts, rear bag cover and bag-in/bag-out flange. All seams upstream of the HEPA filter are jacketed by negative pressure. This intrinsically safe design ensures containment over time.

Carbon Filters (For Models 3970001, 3970021)

For carbon filter installation, first remove the rear filter cover, secured by four Phillips head screws, on the back of the FilterMate. See Figure 3-4 for location of the rear filter cover. See Chapters 2 and 3 for a list of available carbon filters. All carbon filters are installed with the gasket side downstream and opposite the clamp bolts. Install the correct carbon filter for the application and tighten the clamp bolts to compress the gasket 50%. See Figures 3-3, 3-4 and 3-5 for carbon filter installation, similar to HEPA filter installation.

Combination HEPA/Carbon (For Models 3970003, 3970023)

For combination HEPA/Carbon, the HEPA is installed first with the gasket on the downstream side per Figure 3-5. The carbon filter is installed second in the perforated plenum exhaust cover.

a. The perforated plenum exhaust cover is simply

removed via four hole plugs and four captive Phillips head screws.

b. Next loosen the two clamps that will support the carbon

filter using a wrench.

c. Insert the carbon filter with the gasket against the white

painted FilterMate main housing.

d. Tighten the clamps to compress the gasket 50%.

HEPA

CARBON

COMBO

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See Figures 3-5, 3-6 and 3-7 for combination HEPA/Carbon installation.

CARBON

Dual Carbon (For Models 3970003, 3970004, 3970023,

3970024)

For added carbon capacity or for adsorption of mixed vapors two carbon filters may be installed. Use two carbon filters on dual carbon FilterMate models 3970004 and 3970024. Replace the HEPA filter with a carbon filter on the combination FilterMate models 3970003 and 3970023. This procedure accommodates for Organic Vapor/Formaldehyde, Organic Vapor/Ammonia, or Formaldehyde/Ammonia combinations. Important: Dual

carbon filters do not provide any particulate protection.

HEPA

CARBON

3707900

Activated carbon 3923400

CARBON

3923401

CARBON

e. Re-install the perforated plenum exhaust cover.

Filter Type Appropriate Use

HEPA

HEPA filters are high-efficiency particulate air filters having a particulate removable efficiency of 99.99% for particles with a diameter of 0.3 micron.

Organic Vapor

Organic compounds designated by NIOSH guidelines as acceptable for use with chemical cartridge type respirators. Concentrations in the enclosure’s work area must not exceed the IDLH for the chemical and the exhaust from the enclosure must not exceed the TWA.

Formaldehyde

(Formalin)

Formaldehyde requires the use of an impregnated carbon for the treatment of formaldehyde. Concentrations in the enclosure’s work area must not exceed the IDLH for the chemical and the exhaust from the enclosure must not exceed the TWA.

Ammonia and

Amines

3923402

Ammonia, low molecular weight amines and other bases designated by NIOSH as acceptable for use with ammonia cartridge type respirators. Requires the use of an impregnated carbon. Concentrations in the enclosure’s work area must not exceed the IDLH for the chemical and the exhaust from the enclosure must not exceed the TWA.

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FilterMate Rear Isometric View

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Figure 3-3

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Rear Isometric View with Bag Cover Removed

Figure 3-4

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Figure 3-5 Rear View

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Combination HEPA/Carbon or Dual Carbon

Figure 3-6

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Combination HEPA/Carbon or Dual Carbon with Exhaust

Figure 3-7

Cover Removed

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Connect the Electrical Supply Source to the FilterMate

115V

Simply connect the 115V power cord supplied to the IEC electrical supply plug on the back of the unit. If using 50 Hz operation, blower performance maximum airflow will be reduced by 17%. Refer to Chapter 2 for setting up the building electrical supply. Locate the switched auxiliary outlet on the back for plugging in the airflow monitor. This convenience allows the airflow monitor to be powered by the FilterMate at all times.

230V

The above procedure applies for the 230V except it is shipped without a plug. Install the appropriate plug for your electrical specifications per local codes.

Set the Face Velocity with the Speed Control Adjustment

Adjustment of the speed control gives the correct face velocity when the FilterMate is connected to a Protector XVS Ventilation Station or XPert Balance Enclosure. The face velocity should be adjusted from 60 to 100 fpm. (Consult your Safety Officer). Containment of contaminants is maximized at a setting within this range. Face velocity measurements are made using an anemometer. An inexpensive anemometer can be obtained from your laboratory supply dealer. Face velocity measurements should be taken in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual. More details are provided in the Protector XVS Ventilation Station and XPert Balance Enclosure Users Manual. Locate the speed control adjustment on the back of the FilterMate and temporarily remove the hole plug. See Figure 3-5. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, adjust the speed control to give the required face velocity. The face velocity is increased by turning the speed control counter clockwise and clockwise to decrease face velocity. Weighing procedures usually require face velocities between 60-80 fpm. Working at the lowest face velocity appropriate for the application will give the quietest operation.

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SSIINNG

IILLTTEER

Now that the installation of your FilterMate and enclosure is completed, you are ready to use your FilterMate. Read this chapter to learn about:

• Suitable Applications

• Definition of Terms

• Appropriate Chemicals

• Chemical Carcinogens

• Combination of Acids and Organics

• Safety Precautions

• HEPA Filtered Systems

• Misapplications

• Operation

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Suitable Applications

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA) has established guidelines for chemical cartridge and HEPA filtered respirators. Suitable applications for the FilterMate are based on these guidelines. As with respirators, contaminants are adsorbed or treated by carbon and/or particulates filtered by the HEPA filter before air is returned to the breathing area. Biological hazardous materials are not to be used with the system since there is no way to decontaminate the duct and filter housing. Capture and containment of non-biological hazardous materials is one of the primary functions of the FilterMate. Labconco recommends and manufacturers a Class I and Class II Safety Cabinet for biohazardous materials.

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Applications for the FilterMate when attached to an Enclosure

Other applications, not fitting the above guidelines, would be better suited in a ducted fume hood, biological safety cabinet or enclosure that allows for exhausting to the outside. With all applications, the FilterMate should be used in areas where only knowledgeable users have access to the enclosure.

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• Release of low concentrations of vapors effectively

adsorbed or treated in carbon-based filters, or release of particulates for HEPA filter only and release of vapors and particulates for combination HEPA and carbon filters.

• Weighing of powders using a HEPA filter.

• Treatment of specific chemicals that are carcinogens or

suspected carcinogens. See section on carcinogens in Chapter 4.

• Procedures that may have traditionally been done on the

open bench (low levels).

• Odoriferous chemicals that are an unpleasant nuisance.

REFERENCES TO NIOSH OR OSHA GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO ANY WORK PLACE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. OTHER COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE U.S. HAVE ESTABLISHED STANDARDS, WHICH MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THOSE USED AS GUIDELINES FOR THIS PRODUCT. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BECOME AWARE OF LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SAFE USE AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS, CARBON AND HEPA FILTERS. KNOWLEDGE OF ESTABLISHED SAFE EXPOSURE LEVELS IS IMPERATIVE TO THE PROPER USE OF FILTERED ENCLOSURES.

Definition of Terms

NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Mine Safety and Health Administration. (U.S.A.)

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TWA - Recommended Exposure Limits expressed as a Time Weighted Average. The exposure limit for that chemical for up to a 10-hour workday, 40 hours a week.

Odor Threshold - The value in parts per million for which one might expect to smell a chemical’s presence in the air. This value is very subjective and detection will vary with the sensitivity of one’s nose. The period of time until the odor threshold is reached in the exhaust stream can be estimated from Labconco’s exclusive computerized filter modeling program. Contact Labconco on carbon filter life for specific applications.

Saturation Level or Time - There is a limit to the amount of chemical that can be adsorbed by activated carbon, or neutralized by chemically treated carbon. Once the capacity of the carbon is reached, it is considered to be saturated and will adsorb (or neutralize) no further material; the outlet concentration of the chemical will equal the inlet concentration from that point until the filter is replaced. (Note that the capacity of activated carbon is not a constant, but varies with the inlet concentration). Labconco Technical specialists can determine with the computerized carbonmodeling program the estimated time to saturation for a particular chemical. When using a HEPA filter alone or in combination with a carbon filter the speed control will need to be increased to allow for HEPA filter loading. Measure enclosure face velocity with an anemometer.

IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health). An atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate irreversible health effects. IDLH concentrations should not be approached in the enclosure.

Appropriate Chemicals

Below is a general set of rules to determine appropriateness of chemical usage.

Selected organic chemicals considered to be

Organics must have time weighted exposure limits (TWA) of 1 PPM or greater.

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occupational carcinogens by NIOSH can be used in the FilterMate under rigid restrictions. See separate discussion on carcinogens for special instructions.

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Chemicals must have a detectable odor at concentrations below the TWA for the chemical.

Chemicals must be designated by NIOSH guidelines as acceptable for use with chemical cartridge type respirators (the exception is formaldehyde). Chemicals not listed by NIOSH in the Pocket Guide must be approved by Labconco’s Product Specialist (or Engineering).

Inlet concentration must never exceed the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) concentrations.

Chemicals having a recommendation by NIOSH of at least “Escape GMFOV” (Gas Mask Full-Face Respirator).

When evaporating a mixture of chemicals, the chemical having the lowest TWA will be used to determine if the mixture meets the guidelines.

Call a Labconco Product Specialist at 1-800-821-5525 for assistance in chemical appropriateness.

Use of Chemical Carcinogens in the FilterMate

Selected carcinogens may be used safely in the FilterMate under the following restrictions.

The use of a vented hood or vented enclosure is always the preferred method when working with

carcinogens. The FilterMate should only be used as a last resort when venting is not an option.

The potential carcinogens are listed in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards as “Ca.” Each potential carcinogen must have a TWA of 1 or greater; have minimum respirator recommendation of Escape GMFOV, and an odor threshold significantly lower than the TWA for the chemical.

The inlet concentration or the evaporation rate of the chemical must never exceed the TWA for the chemical.

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The FilterMate Chemical Guide chart provides estimated saturation times up to the TWA concentration for the Chemical.

In addition to the above, all other guidelines for chemical use in the FilterMate apply.

Acids Must Not Be Used

The FilterMate blower cannot be exposed to acids. Where applications require the use of acids, the enclosure must be vented to the outside by a remote blower without the use of the FilterMate.

Safety Precautions

NOTICE: The following safety precautions

must be strictly followed. Refer to Application Section and Chemicals Appropriate for Use for additional safety information

• Ensure that the FilterMate is connected to an 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 FilterMate from electrical service.

• Use of an open flame must be avoided with the

FilterMate. Open flames may disrupt the airflow patterns in the enclosure and cause a fire hazard with volatile solvents.

• Increase the face velocity or change the HEPA filter

when the face velocity falls below acceptable limits established by your Safety Officer.

• Exhausted carbon filters and HEPA filters are to be

disposed of as hazardous waste. The user is responsible for recording the chemicals adsorbed or removed by the filters and disposing properly. HEPA filters should be disposed of with the disposal bag connected to the rear of the FilterMate.

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• Use in areas where only trained users have access to the

enclosure. Any new users must be trained and should also read this Instruction Manual.

• Do not use the FilterMate in a poorly ventilated area. If

the FilterMate is to be used in a confined space, make sure the space is well ventilated and the concentration of toxic contaminants cannot accumulate greater than the TWA.

• Proper operation of the enclosure depends largely upon

the enclosure location and the operator’s work habits. The enclosure should be located away from traffic patterns, doors, fans, ventilation registers, fume hoods, and any other air-handling device that could disrupt its airflow patterns. Consult Chapter 2: Prerequisites and Chapter 3: Getting Started sections of this manual for further details.

• The warning properties (i.e., odor, taste) of the volatile

organic compounds or other material being used in the enclosure must be adequate to provide an early indication that the filter may be saturated.

• Highly toxic vapors, unknown reaction, hazardous

particulate, biological hazards or processes generating high levels of contaminants are not intended for use in the enclosure and FilterMate. Consult your Safety Officer.

• Only chemicals, which can be safely adsorbed/treated

with the specific carbon based filters installed or removed by HEPA filters are appropriate for use in this enclosure.

• Use the smallest possible quantity of chemical(s) within

the enclosure and never exceed the amount, which can be effectively adsorbed by the filter before breakthrough.

• Adjust face velocity to fall between 60 and 100 FPM.

For weighing procedures, adjust face velocity between 60 and 80 FPM.

• Leave the blower on for at least one minute after work

in the enclosure has been completed.

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• If a chemical is spilled on the work surface DO NOT

switch off the blower until all traces of the chemical have been removed.

• Make sure carbon based filters or HEPA filters are

installed prior to each use.

• If the blower fails during use, chemical processes

should cease and the area should be vacated, and ventilated.

• Always refer to the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical

Hazards before proceeding. For additional help with filter and chemical selection contact Labconco at 1800-821-5525 or 1-816-333-8811.

HEPA FilterMate Equipped with HEPA Filter

The enclosure, when attached to a FilterMate

provides personal and environmental protection from particulate matter. Because room air is drawn through the enclosure during operation, this enclosure should not be used for operations requiring sample protection from environmental contamination and should not be used with biological hazards since the filter housing and ductwork cannot be decontaminated.

HEPA filters are only effective for entrapment of particulate matter. Manipulations, which generate gases or vapors, i.e., toxic chemicals or radionuclides, require the use of a HEPA and carbon filter in combination. The surface of the HEPA filter is fragile and should not be touched. Care must be taken to avoid puncturing the HEPA filter during installation. If you suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged DO NOT use the enclosure. See Chapter 5 for Replacing the HEPA Filter with the Bag-In/Bag-Out Disposal Bag.

The HEPA filter in the FilterMate will gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter from the room and from work performed in the enclosure.

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The rate of accumulation will depend upon the cleanliness of the room air, the amount of time the enclosure is operating, and the nature of work being done. With normal usage, the HEPA filters will last two to five years before requiring replacement.

Each HEPA FilterMate is provided with a disposal bag for proper disposal. Follow the HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag-Out procedure in Chapter 5 for disposal instructions.

Misapplications that could

result in a hazardous situation (Volatile Chemicals)

There is one scenario where the FilterMate misapplication would be a part of a hazardous condition. If the user continues to operate the system with any of the following conditions present a potentially hazardous condition will exist:

1. The inlet concentration of vapors is greater than the TWA.

2. The carbon filter becomes saturated.

3. The ventilation of the room is insufficient to dilute the exhaust

of the FilterMate to below the TWA for the chemical.

When the inlet concentration is greater than the TWA, extra measures must be taken to monitor the filter and number of room air exchanges.

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Monitoring and changing the filters is the primary maintenance required. The following maintenance schedule is recommended:

Monthly (or more often as required)

Test filter condition on carbon filtered models using a gas detector tube at intervals of 20% of the total estimated time. The exception to the 20% recommendation is formaldehyde or any carcinogen or suspected carcinogen. These hazardous chemicals must be checked at least every 10% of the total estimated time. Gas detector tubes for the specific chemicals that are being used in the enclosure can be obtained from your laboratory supply dealer.

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Check face velocity on HEPA filtered models. Increase speed control or change HEPA filter when face velocity of the enclosure drops below the recommended speed for your facility or if the airflow alarm alerts you. Airflow alarms are recommended.

Replace carbon filters when chemical breakthrough is indicated by odor, time, detector tube, or for some chemicals, analytical instrumentation. See “Replacing Filters” section of this manual in Chapter 5.

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CARBON

Determination of When to Replace Carbon Filters

The carbon filters MUST be replaced when any one of the following two conditions are met:

1. The FilterMate outlet (exhaust) concentration approaches the

inlet concentration, indicating filter saturation.

2. The odor in the work area becomes intolerable or the

concentration of the chemical in the work area is greater than the TWA.

There are four means of determining when its time to change the carbon filters (not shown in the order of preference).

Odor - A person’s sensitivity to odor, tolerance of odor and their comfort level under odoriferous conditions vary with the individual. While odor is an indicator that chemicals are passing through the carbon filter, several points need to be understood:

• Odor within the room is not necessarily an indication

of saturation or hazardous exposure concentrations.

• Odor can be used as a prompt to sample the chemical

concentration on the exit side of the carbon filter.

• Organic chemicals approved for use in the FilterMate

have odors that are detectable before reaching the time weighted exposure limits.

Detection Tubes - Color change indicators can be used to measure the concentration of the chemical at the exit side of the carbon filter or in the outlet exhaust. A kit including syringe pump and tubing can be purchased as an accessory from Labconco (Catalog #

6924900). Labconco Customer Service Representatives are supplied with detector tube catalog numbers, as well as telephone numbers to direct you to where to purchase these items.

For Organic, Formaldehyde and Ammonia, chemical specific detector tubes should be purchased when installing fresh filters. Each kit contains instructions on how many strokes of the syringe are required to obtain the stated sensitivity. The sampling syringe is connected to the FilterMate exhaust by removing one of the plugs on the exhaust cover near the perforated holes. Connect the syringe to the detector tube while the system is running and pull the air through the tube with the syringe. Each stroke of the

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syringe represents a 100-ml sample and corresponds to the number of strokes necessary to give the indicated color changes. Due to the wide variety of organics and varying TWA’s, it is recommended that specific detector tubes be purchased directly from Sensidyne, Draeger or your laboratory supply dealer. Alternate detector pumps can also be purchased from your laboratory supply dealers. The vast majority of detector tubes available start measuring at the TWA. When a user observes a color change in the tube, they should replace the filter immediately. If no detector tube for your specific chemical is available, other means of detection must be used.

Time - For applications that have very consistent inlet concentrations and operating time, “Time” can be used to anticipate saturation or TWA levels based on prior experience. However, this does not replace the need for sampling. Consult Labconco technical specialist for an estimate of carbon filter life based on chemical usage. Detector tubes, or analytical instrumentation should always be used to determine concentrations in the carbon filter. It is recommended that the carbon filters be checked with detector tubes or other means at intervals of 20% of the total estimated filter life. The exception to the 20% recommendation is formaldehyde and any carcinogen or suspected carcinogen. These more hazardous chemicals must be checked at least every 10% of the total estimated time.

Analytical Instrumentation - This is the most accurate means of measuring concentrations of any chemical. It is the method of choice when no detector tubes are available or the tubes are not sensitive enough to measure at the TWA concentration for the chemical. This method is also to be used to determine saturation when the chemical concentration is below the measurement range of detector tubes.

Carbon Filter Replacement Procedure – See Figures 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6 and 3-7 for Carbon Filter Replacement.

1. The carbon filters are replaced by removing the rear access

cover.

2. Next loosen the two filter clamp bolts and remove the

carbon filter.

3. Re-install the new carbon filter, tighten the clamping bolts

to compress the gasket 50% and replace the rear access cover.

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HEPA

Determination of when to Replace HEPA Filters

The HEPA filters in the FilterMate gradually accumulate airborne particulate matter and powders from the enclosure and room. The rate of accumulation will depend upon the cleanliness of the room air, the amount of time the enclosure is operating, and the nature of work being done in the enclosure. In typical installations and usage, the HEPA filters will last two to five years before requiring replacement. Replace HEPA filters when face velocity drops below the recommended 60-80 fpm velocity, and the speed control is adjusted to full speed.

Install a New HEPA Filter with the Bag-In/Bag-Out Procedure

See Figures 3-3, 3-4, 3-5 and 5-1 for the Bag-In/Bag-Out Procedure. For your safety, wear appropriate personal protective equipment during the change of HEPA filters. (Consult your Safety Officer before performing filter changes).

1. With the FilterMate OFF, remove the rear cover panel

supported by four screws.

2. Remove the retaining strap on the bag and extend it out.

The retaining strap provides an extra level of safety while running even though the FilterMate is under negative pressure.

3. Loosen the two filter clamp bolts securing the HEPA filter.

4. Place both arms in the rear gloves of the bag, and carefully

draw the HEPA filter out of the FilterMate. Rest the HEPA filter on the floor, table or cart. Remove arms from bag gloves.

5. Create two seals between the FilterMate bag access port

and the old HEPA filter. Seals can be heat sealed or sealed with tie wraps. Cut off the bag between the two seals and leave the bag stub on the access port to the FilterMate.

6. Place the new HEPA filter in the new bag. Then place the

new bag and new HEPA filter over the old bag stub and onto the FilterMate access port.

7. Carefully remove the old bag stub using the single glove

near the access port. Reattach the retaining strap on the perimeter of the new bag at the FilterMate access port. Draw the old bag stub into the single glove and turn the

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glove inside out. Double seal this glove and cut off the glove with the contaminated bag stub inside.

8. Carefully install the new HEPA filter and uniformly tighten

the two filter clamp bolts until the HEPA filter gasket is compressed 50%.

9. Carefully fold and roll the new bag in four-inch pleats and

push the bag into the access port. Turn the FilterMate ON to draw a vacuum on the bag. Reinstall the rear cover panel to protect the bag.

Use for Steps 6-9

Bag-In/Bag-Out HEPA Filter changing procedure

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HEPA

FilterMate HEPA Filter Leak Test

Purpose

After the Bag-In/Bag-Out procedure, the HEPA filter should be leak checked. This test is performed to determine the integrity of the HEPA filter, the filter housing, and the filter mounting frames. Leak test is to be done by qualified technician with calibrated equipment. Remove the exhaust cover by first removing the hole plug and then using a Phillips screw driver to unfasten the (4) captive screws. See Figure 3-3 and 3-5. The filter passes at .01% or better. Reference Leak Testing and Photometer scanning from the Institute of Environmental Services (IES-RP-CC001.3)

Apparatus

1. An aerosol photometer ATI model 2D, 2E, 2G or

equivalent. Air Techniques Hamilton Associates inc. 11403

Cron Ridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117

2. One aerosol generator of the Laskin nozzle(s) type. An

aerosol of mineral oil shall be created by flowing air through it. The compressed air supplied to the generator should be adjusted to a pressure of 20 +/- 1 psig. during operation. Air Techniques Inc. Model TDA-4A or equal. One nozzle is (135 cfm x 100ug/l)/(Vol. of air), one nozzle @ 20 psig is 13,500/380 cfm = 36ug/l or 13,500/280 cfm = 48ug/l for the FilterMate connected to the enclosure.

3. Mineral oil (Catalog #1491400).

4. Sampling Nozzle, Rectangular 1/2" x 3-1/4", Air Techniques,

Inc.

Procedure

For the ATI 2G Photometer

1. Turn on the photometer and allow it to operate for a

minimum of 5 minutes. Leave the valve in the “CLEAR” setting.

2. Press the “ENTER” keypad. Press the “REF”

keypad.

3. The display will display “P1” for approximately 1

second, and then display a numerical value.

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4. Using the “^” or “v” keypads, respectively, increase

or decrease the numerical value until it equals 48 for the FilterMate connected to the enclosure. (36 for the FilterMate by itself).

5. Press the “ENTER” Keypad. The photometer will

scan for 15 seconds, and then the “0” keypad will flash. Press the “Enter” keypad. The unit will scan for 5 seconds, the display will read “0000”, and the unit will sound a confirming tone.

6. Set the valve to “DOWNSTREAM”. Place the palm

of your hand over the sampling port of the pistol. There should be a strong vacuum at this port. If the vacuum is weak, contact Air Techniques Hamilton Associates.

7. Turn the FilterMate on and let it operate for a

minimum of 5 minutes.

8. Adjust the speed control of the FilterMate to full

speed.

9. Position the aerosol generator discharge in the

intake.

10. Start the aerosol generator (Pressure to be 20 +/- 1

PSIG). Ensure that one Laskin nozzle is in the “open” position.

11. Allow the generator to operate for a minimum of 15

seconds. Scan the downstream side of the HEPA filter by passing the sampling nozzle of the gun in slightly overlapping strokes over the entire surface the filter, with the sampling port not more than 1 inch from the surface of the filter media. Scan the entire periphery of the filter and the gasket between the filter frame and the FilterMate frame. Scanning shall be done at a traverse rate of not more than 2 inches per second.

Acceptance

Aerosol penetration shall not exceed 0.01 percent measured by the photometer.

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Motorized Impeller Replacement

The motorized impeller must be replaced as a complete unit. When the motorized impeller is replaced, the capacitor should also be replaced. See Appendix A for Replacement Parts Diagram.

1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to

decontaminate the FilterMate and then unplug from the electrical outlet.

2. Remove filter housing and filters. HEPA filter (if so equipped)

per Bag-In/Bag-Out procedure.

3. Consult the wiring diagram in Appendix B of the manual and

disconnect all the wires of the motorized impeller. Be sure to connect wires on the new motor in the same way the old motor was wired.

4. Remove four screws in the motor bracket that hold the

motorized impeller.

WARNING: High-speed blower. Never operate

5. Remove motorized impeller from the bracket by removing the

screws and washers holding the motor to the bracket.

6. Replace the capacitor with a new one of equal voltage and

capacity.

7. Reassemble the new motorized impeller by reversing the

assembly steps.

impeller with housing off.

Speed Control Replacement

1. Remove the filters as outlined in this chapter.

2. Remove the two screws holding the speed control using a

Phillips screwdriver. Refer to Appendix A for Replacement Parts Diagram.

3. Disconnect all wires leading to the speed control. Connect

wires on new speed control in the same position as the old speed control.

4. Reassemble to the system in the same position and with the

same screws that were removed earlier.

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Converting a Room Exhaust HEPA FilterMate to Outside Exhaust

Refer to Figures 3-2 and 3-3.

1. Remove the perforated exhaust cover and replace it with

the FilterMate 6" canopy outside exhaust cover (Catalog #3913600).

2. Next connect the ductwork to the remote blower. Remote

blowers available from Labconco are listed below:

3. Remote Blowers (Roof-Mounted) and Dampers. 1/4 hp

direct drive. Corrosion-resistant epoxy-coated steel housing and wheel. Blower inlet is 6.00" ID. Outlet dimensions are 4.25" x 7.38" OD. See dimensional data in enclosure manual.

CFM @ Static Pressure – Inches of H2O

S.P. 0.0" 0.125" 0.25" 0.50" 0.75" 0.87" CFM 595 560 515 420 300 167

Shipping

Catalog # Description

4863500 Remote Blower, 115 volts, 60 Hz, 4.4 amps 35/16 4863501 Remote Blower, 115/230 volts, 50 Hz, 5.6/2.8 amps 35/16 7053501 Explosion-Proof Remote Blower, 115 volts, 60 Hz,

4.4 amps 3924000 6" Powder Coated Metal In-line adjustable damper 4724200 6" PVC In-Line adjustable damper

Wt. lbs./kg

40/18

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4. If the enclosure is connected directly to a house exhaust

system, an adjustable damper (or valve) must be installed to control the airflow properly.

Converting a Combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate to a Dual Carbon FilterMate

1. Simply remove the HEPA filter per the Bag-In/Bag-Out

Procedure in Chapter 5.

2. Next place the carbon filter in the FilterMate in place of the

HEPA filter. Consult your Safety Officer concerning exposure to hazardous powders and decontamination.

3. Tighten the filter clamp bolts to compress the gasket 50%.

4. Replace the rear access port cover with the four screws.

Converting a HEPA FilterMate to a Combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate

Refer to Figures 3-6 and 3-7.

1. The perforated exhaust cover must be replaced with a wider

perforated exhaust cover to house the new carbon filter. Remove the plugs and perforated exhaust cover.

2. Order combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate conversion

kit (Catalog #3927100). The kit consists of a perforated exhaust cover (P/N 3923500), two carbon filter clamping brackets (P/N 3923600 and P/N 3923601), four 1/4-20 nylon nuts (P/N 1906921), and combination HEPA/Carbon FilterMate conversion instruction sheet (P/N 3927200). Order the carbon filter separately from Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

3. Install the carbon filter clamping brackets, carbon filter and

nuts. Tighten the nuts to compress the gasket 50%.

4. Re-install the new wider perforated exhaust cover.

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Refer to the following if your FilterMate fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Blower won’t turn on Circuit breaker(s) or Ground

Blower wiring is disconnected Inspect blower wiring Blower switch is defective Replace switch Motorized impeller is defective Replace motorized impeller

Low face velocity or poor containment of contaminants

HEPA Filter clogged Replace HEPA filter or increase

Carbon filter loaded with

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Fault Interrupter

Enclosure sash not closed. Close sash to the lowest position

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speed Replace carbon filter

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Item Qty. Part Number Description

1A 1 3921200 Exhaust Cover, HEPA 1B 1 3923500 Exhaust Cover, COMBO 1C 1 3923300 Canopy Exhaust Cover, HEPA System to outside 1D 4 1924200 Phillips Captive Screw for Exhaust Cover 1E 4 1927200 Retainer for Captive Screw 2 4 1936801 Hole Plug 1/2" 3 2 1936802 Hole Plug 7/8" 4A 1 3776002 Bag – 54 x 54 4B 1 3922200 Cover, Rear Filter Bag 4C 1 1968800 Strap, Cinching 5A 1 1301500 Switch, Rocker 5B 1 3922000 Wiring Harness, 115V 5C 1 3922001 Wiring Harness, 230V 6A 1 3922100 Speed Control, 115V 6B 1 3922101 Speed Control, 230V 7 1-115V 1327201 Circuit Breaker, 10 Amp 2 – 230V 1327201 Circuit Breaker, 10 Amp 8A 1 1306600 Capacitor, 115V 15 MFD 8B 1 1306800 Capacitor, 230V 4 MFD 9A 1 3921700 Motorized Impeller, 115V 9B 1 3921701 Motorized Impeller, 230V 10A 1 1334500 Power Cord, 115V 10B 1 1334100 Power Cord, 230V 11 1 1333800 IEC Inlet Power Receptacle

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Item Qty. Part Number Description

12A 1 7907802 115V Outlet Power Receptacle 12B 1 1333900 230V Outlet Power Receptacle 13A 4 1664900 Bumper, Recessed 1" O.D. x .50" H 13B 4 1911415 Washer, #10 13C 4 1887808 #10-24 x .50 Screw 14A 2 1881196 HEPA Clamping Bolt, 3/8-16 x 6.00" 14B 2 1906925 Nut, Hex 3/8 Nylon Lock 14C 4 1911018 Washer, Flat 3/8 15A 1 3923600 Clamp, Combo Carbon Filter Right 15B 1 3923601 Clamp, Combo Carbon Filter Left 15C 4 1906921 Nut, Nylon Lock ¼-20 16A 1 4868600 Hose 5" I.D. x 8", Flexible Gray Polypropylene 16B 2 1921000 Hose Clamp 5" 16C 2 1921500 Hose Clamp 6" 16D 1 3927500 Hose 5” ID x 8', smooth bore clear urethane static

dissipative. Includes two hose clamps.

16E 1 3927600 Hose 6" ID x 8' with 6.09" ID cuffs, black

thermoplastic rubber. Includes two hose clamps.

(used to exhaust to outside). 17A 1 3707900 HEPA, Filter 18 x 18 x 3.31 17B 1 3923400 Filter, Organic Vapor 18 x 18 x 2.12 17C 1 3923401 Filter, Formaldehyde 18 x 18 x 2.12 17D 1 3923402 Filter, Ammonia 18 x 18 x 2.12 18A 1 6924900 Syringe Kit for Carbon Saturation Detection 18B - Ordered

Detector Tube, Organics

separately from dealer specific to

chemical 18C - 6926000 (3) Detector Tubes, Formaldehyde 18D - 6925700 (3) Detector Tubes, Ammonia

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Figure A-1

Replacement Parts

Appendix A: FilterMate Components and Replacement Parts

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This Appendix contains technical information about the FilterMate including specifications, environmental operating conditions, wiring diagrams, dimensions, and evaporation rates.

Electrical Specifications

• FilterMate 10 Amps, 115V, 50/60 Hz.

• FilterMate, 10 Amps, 230V, 50/60 Hz.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor use only.

• Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters).

• Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104° (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 overvoltages according to Installation Categories II

(overvoltage 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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HEPA or Carbon FilterMate Dimensions

Models: 3970000, 3970001 (115V) 3970020, 3970021 (230V)

Figure B-1

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Appendix B: FilterMate Specifications

Models: 3970003 (115V) HEPA/Carbon 3970023 (230V) HEPA/Carbon 3970004 (115V) Dual Carbon 3970024 (230V) Dual Carbon

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HEPA System FilterMate Dimensions. Exhausts to Outside

Models: 3970002 (115V) 3970022 (230V)

Figure B-3

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Airflow (CFM)

Original Manufacturer Blower (Not Installed)

FilterMate Blower (*Installed)

FilterMate Portable Exhauster attached

to an X-Pert Balance Enclosure with an 8' long by 5" diameter hose.

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Pressure (in H2O)

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FilterMate Blower Curve

Exhaust CFM Noise Pressure dB(A) 250 63 - 65 200 56 - 61 150 51 - 54 100 45 - 47 70 < 45

FilterMate Sound Levels

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Airflow (CFM)

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The following resources are for you to refer to for your FilterMate.

Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (202) 783-3238

National Draeger, Inc. 101 Technology Drive P.O. Box 120 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 (414) 787-8383

Sensidyne 16333 Bay Vista Drive Clearwater, FL 34620 (800) 451-9444

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Declaration of Conformity

Application Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 2002/95/EC (ROHS),

Standard(s) to which conformity is declared: EN61010-1, EN55022, EN50082-1

Manufacturer’s Name: Labconco Corporation

Manufacturer’s Address: 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City, MO 64132 USA

Importer’s Name: See Shipping/Customs Documents

Importer’s Address: See Shipping/Customs Documents for your equipment

Type of Equipment: Laboratory Equipment - Safety Enclosure

Model No.: FilterMate™

39700 Series

Serial No.: Various – See Individual Declaration

Year of Manufacture: 1999 and Subsequent

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

See individual Declaration of Conformity which will be signed by the importer for your country.

Place: _______________________________________ (Signature)

Date: _______________________________________ (Full Name)

_______________________________________

(Position)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

2002/96/EC (WEEE)

Labconco P/N 36960-42, Rev A, ECO E038

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