Labconco Fume Adsorbers User Manual
Fume Adsorbers
Models
115V 230V
3955200 Organic 30" 3955220 Organic 30"
3955400 Organic 60" 3955420 Organic 60"
3955201 Formaldehyde 30" 3955221 Formaldehyde 30"
3955401 Formaldehyde 60" 3955421 Formaldehyde 60"
3955202 Ammonia 30" 3955222 Ammonia 30"
3955402 Ammonia 60" 3955422 Ammonia 60"
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Warranty
Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas
of defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of
the equipment. Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
The warranty for a Labconco Fume Adsorber will expire one year from date of installation or two
years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.
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.
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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.
Part #6960400, Rev. E
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Support Requirements 5
Location and Air Current Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 6
Space Requirements 6
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 7
Unpacking Your Enclosure 7
Installing the Enclosure on a Supporting Structure 8
Installation of Carbon Filters 8
Connect the Electrical Supply Source to the Enclosure 9
Validating the Fume Adsorber Face Velocity 9
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS 10
Performance Features 10
Safety Precautions 11
CHAPTER 5: APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR
ENCLOSURE 14
Routine Daily Work Procedures 14
Suitable Applications 15
Appropriate Chemicals for Carbon Filters 15
Definition of Terms 16
Hazardous Misapplications for Carbon Filters with
Volatile Chemicals 17
Chemical Carcinogen Use with Carbon Filters 17
Prohibited Acid Use 17
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR ENCLOSURE 18
Routine Maintenance Schedule 18
Determination of When to Replace Carbon Filters and
How to Replace 19
Calculating Carbon Filter Life 21
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 23
APPENDIX A: ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS
AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 25
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 28
APPENDIX C: FUME ADSORBER SPECIFICATIONS 29
APPENDIX D: QUICK CHART FOR THE FUME ADSORBER 30
APPENDIX E: REFERENCES 31
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 33
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Fume Adsorber. Your enclosure
uses carbon filtration to provide personnel protection of annoying solvents,
formaldehyde or ammonia vapors generated by histology and pathology
operations.
When properly installed and operated, these enclosures will effectively contain low
concentrations of noxious fumes and chemicals. Each enclosure uses carbon
filtration and is only intended for chemical use with a time weighted exposure limit
(TWA) of 100 ppm or greater (Reference the NIOSH Pocket Guide,
www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npg.html). The carbon filters are available with three
different carbons for adsorbing organic vapors, formaldehyde or ammonia and
amines.
Please acquaint yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference to
review all the Fume Adsorber’s features. If you are unfamiliar with how Fume
Adsorbers operate, please review Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety
Precautions before you begin working in the enclosure. Even if you are an
experienced user, please review Chapter 5: Using Your Fume Adsorber, which
describes the features so that you can use the enclosure efficiently.
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Width
Fume Adsorber
Model No’s.
Filter
Blower
Application
Exhaust
30"
3955200 (115V)
3955220 (230V)
Carbon Filter*
Organic Vapor
Built-In Integral
Motorized Impeller
When ducting to the outside is
not feasible, the filters keep
low level concentrations below
OSHA recommended time
weighted averages, restoring
clean air to the laboratory.
To the room
60"
3955400 (115V)
3955420 (230V)
Width
Fume Adsorber
Model No’s.
Filter
Blower
Application
Exhaust
30"
3955201 (115V)
3955221 (230V)
Carbon Filter*,
Formaldehyde
Built-In Integral
Motorized Impeller
When ducting to the outside is
not feasible, the filters keep
low level concentrations below
OSHA recommended time
weighted averages, restoring
clean air to the laboratory.
To the room
60"
3955401 (115V)
3955421 (230V)
Width
Fume Adsorber
Model No’s.
Filter
Blower
Application
Exhaust
30"
3955202 (115V)
3955222 (230V)
Carbon Filter*,
Ammonia
Built-In Integral
Motorized Impeller
When ducting to the outside is
not feasible, the filters keep low
level concentrations below
OSHA recommended time
weighted averages, restoring
clean air to the laboratory.
To the room
60"
3955402 (115V)
3955422 (230V)
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Note: Formaldehyde filters can adsorb up to 30% organic vapors.
Note: Ammonia filters can adsorb up to 30% organic vapors.
* It is recommended that a Labconco product specialist review the chemical
application to determine if it is suitable. Consult Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.
Acids must not be used in Fume Adsorbers.
About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your
enclosure. Instructions for installing accessory carbon filters on your filtered
enclosure are also included. Your Fume Adsorber ships with either one or two
organic vapor carbon filters depending on the model width.
If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may
impair the protection provided by the unit.
Si l'unité n'est pas utilisée comme spécifié dans ce manuel il
peut diminuer la protection fournie par l'unité.
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Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the enclosure, 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 the enclosure. Electrical and service requirements are discussed.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and certify the enclosure.
Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions explains how the
enclosure operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using it.
Chapter 5: Appropriate Applications for Your Enclosure discusses the basic
operation of how to prepare, use and shut down your enclosure.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Enclosure explains how to perform routine
maintenance on the enclosure.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter while
using the enclosure including the probable causes of the problems and suggested
corrective actions.
Appendix A: Components and Replacement Parts contains labeled diagrams of all
of the components of the enclosures.
Appendix B: Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the
dimensions for the enclosures.
Appendix C: Specifications contains the electrical requirements for enclosures.
Wiring diagrams are also included.
Appendix D: Quick Chart provides an airflow table and test data for the
enclosures.
Appendix E: References lists the various resources available that address
laboratory ventilation.
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., 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 the enclosure.
Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are
preceded by the wrench icon. Only a trained certifier or contractor should
perform these operations. Failure to comply with the information following a
wrench icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to your
enclosure.
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.
CAUTION – See Manual. When this symbol is on the unit it indicates a
caution that is detailed in this manual.
ATTENTION - Voir manuel. Lorsque ce symbole est sur l'unité, il indique une
mise en garde qui est indiqué dans ce manuel.
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CHAPTER 2
PREREQUISITES
Before you install the Fume Adsorber, prepare your site for installation. A source
of electrical power should be located near the installation site to power the
enclosure. Additionally, the enclosure should be strategically placed in the lab to
provide efficient workflow.
Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site:
The support requirements.
The location and air current requirements.
The electrical power requirements.
The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: Dimensions for complete enclosure dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Specifications for complete enclosure electrical and
environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
Support Requirements
At a minimum, the supporting structure usually consists of a work surface in the
laboratory. See Chapter 3 for setting up installation.
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Location and Air Current Requirements
The Fume Adsorbers have been designed to contain hazardous fumes by negating
typical cross drafts and turbulence within the opening. As precautionary safety
measure and a higher level of quality management, it is recommended that the
Fume Adsorber be placed in an area to avoid:
High traffic areas where walking might cause an air disturbance or be a
nuisance.
Overhead or wall HVAC diffusers, fans, radiators or other lab equipment
producing air currents.
Next to doorways or windows that may be opened.
Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the main
disconnect device.
Ne placez pas l'appareil de sorte qu'il est difficile de faire
fonctionner le dispositif principal de déconnexion.
Electrical Requirements
Standard duplex electrical receptacles should be nearby for connecting the Fume
Adsorber. See the nameplate on the rear of the enclosure for rated electrical
service.
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different Fume Adsorber models are shown in Appendix B:
Dimensions.
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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.
CHAPTER 3
GETTING STARTED
Now that the site for your Fume Adsorber is properly prepared, you are ready to
unpack, inspect and install the enclosure. Read this chapter to learn how to:
Unpack and move the enclosure.
Set up the enclosure with the proper supporting structure.
Installation of carbon filter(s). (Fume Adsorbers ship with organic vapor
filter(s).
Connect the electrical supply.
Validate the enclosure face velocity.
Unpacking the Enclosure
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap and carton on the unit and inspect it for damage
that may have occurred in transit. If damaged, notify the delivery carrier
immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.
DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED
RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF ENCLOSURE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU MUST
FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER.
LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS DEALERS ARE NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE.
Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the components
and tested the enclosure. We recommend that you do not remove the enclosure
from its shipping container until it is ready to be placed in its final location.
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Filter Type
Appropriate Use
Organic Vapor
Activated Carbon
6961300
6.0 lbs.
Adsorbs 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
be monitored not to exceed the TWA.
Formaldehyde
(Formalin)
6961301
7.5 lbs.
Formaldehyde 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.
Ammonia and
Amines
6961302
8.7 lbs.
Treats 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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Installing the Enclosure on a Supporting
Structure
Use caution when lifting or moving the enclosure.
When installing the enclosure onto a chemical-resistant work surface or benchtop,
ensure that the structure can safely support the weight of the enclosure. The 30"
wide Fume Adsorber weighs 62 lbs, and the 60" wide Fume Adsorber-2 weighs
125 lbs. The work surface should be at least as wide as the enclosure to properly
support it.
Installation of Carbon Filters
For carbon filter installation, first remove the four (or eight) Phillips screws on the
perforated baffle located inside the enclosure. Slowly remove the perforated baffle.
See the following list of available carbon filters below. All carbon filters are
installed with the gasket side on the downstream exhaust side. The carbon filters
are installed behind the upper and lower filter clamps and are removed by Phillips
screws. Install the correct carbon filter for the application. In choosing the correct
filter for your application call Labconco for assistance. See Figures A-1, A-2 and
A-3 in Appendix A and Figure 4-2 in Chapter 4 for installation diagrams.
Important: Carbon filters do not provide any particulate protection,
but provide odor control for low level concentrations below OSHA
recommended time weighted averages.
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