Labconco Protector XLE Fume Hoods User Manual
User’s Manual
Protector
Laboratory Fume Hoods
®
XLE
Models
9970400, 9970401, 9970500, 9970501, 9970600,
9970601, 9970700, 9970701, 9970800, 9970801
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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
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• 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
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carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
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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
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Support Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 7
Service Line Requirements 7
Space Requirements 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 8
Unpacking Your Laboratory Fume Hood 9
Removing the Shipping Skid 9
Sash Weight Release 10
Install the Protector XLE Hood on a Supporting Structure
and Work Surface 10
Connecting to the Protector XLE Hood Exhaust System 11
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Protector
XLE Fume Hood 12
Connecting the Service Lines to the Protector XLE
Sealing the Protector XLE Fume Hood to the Work Surface 15
Certifying the Protector XLE Fume Hood 15
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND SAFETY
Performance Features 16
Safety Precautions 19
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PROTECTOR XLE 21
Operating the Vertical-Rising Sash 21
Operating the Blower 21
Operating the Lights 21
Working in Your Protector XLE Fume Hood 21
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PRECAUTIONS 16
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CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PROTECTOR XLE 23
Routine Maintenance Schedule 23
Routine Service Operations 24
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR PROTECTOR XLE 25
Installing Work Surfaces 25
Installing Ceiling Enclosures Above the Fume Hood 26
Installing Additional Service Fixtures 26
Installing Airflow Monitors 27
Distillation Grids – Field Installation 27
Installing an Electrical Duplex Receptacle 28
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 29
APPENDIX A: PROTECTOR XLE COMPONENTS 32
APPENDIX B: PROTECTOR XLE DIMENSIONS 35
APPENDIX C: PROTECTOR XLE SPECIFICATIONS 36
Environmental Conditions 36
APPENDIX D: REFERENCES 38
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 41
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® XLE Laboratory
Fume Hood. Your Protector XLE 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 Protector XLE Fume Hood has been engineered to provide
maximum visibility in a laboratory, and effectively contain toxic, noxious, or
other harmful materials when properly installed. The Protector 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 Protector XLE, which describes your
Protector Hood’s 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 learn how to 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
Protector operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the
fume hood.
Chapter 5: Using Your Protector XLE discusses the basic operation of your fume
hood. Information on how to prepare, use and shut down your Protector Hood are
included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector XLE explains how to perform routine
maintenance on your fume hood.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector XLE 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 of the
problems and suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: Protector XLE Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the
components of the fume hoods.
Appendix B: Protector XLE Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams
showing all of the dimensions for the laboratory fume hoods.
Appendix C: Protector XLE Specifications contains the electrical requirements for
laboratory fume hood. Wiring diagrams are also included.
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Appendix D: References lists the various resources available that deal with
laboratory fume hoods.
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.
• 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.
• A number icon precedes information that is specific to a particular model of
laboratory fume hood. The 4' icon indicates the text is specific to the 4-foot
wide model. The 5' icon indicates the text is specific to the 5-foot model, etc.
• The S icon indicates the text is specific to the standard model.
• The A icon indicates the text is specific to the A-Style Combination Sash
Model.
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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 Protector XLE.
If your laboratory fume hood is installed and you need to perform routine
maintenance on the cabinet, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Protector
XLE.
For information on making modifications to the configuration of your fume hood,
go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Protector XLE.
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: Protector XLE Dimensions for complete fume hood
dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Protector XLE 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 away from traffic patterns,
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doors, windows, fans, ventilation registers, and any other airhandling 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 cart, dolly, or mobile
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bench. ALL Protector Hood installations must be permanent
and stationary. The supporting structure usually consists of a
base cabinet or stand and chemically-resistant work surface.
Exhaust Requirements
The exhaust duct connection has been designed for 12" nominal duct (12.75" OD)
to allow for minimum static pressure loss while operating at 100 fpm face
velocities. The 12" 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 for each hood model:
Latched Sash Full Open 28"
Hood
Size
4' 48" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 470 CFM 0.07" H2O
80 fpm 630 CFM 0.12" H2O
100 fpm 790 CFM 0.19" H2O
5' 60" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 620 CFM 0.10" H2O
80 fpm 830 CFM 0.18" H2O
100 fpm 1040 CFM 0.28" H2O
6' 72" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 770 CFM 0.12" H2O
80 fpm 1020 CFM 0.21" H2O
100 fpm 1280 CFM 0.33" H2O
7' 84" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 920 CFM 0.07" H2O
80 fpm 1220 CFM 0.12" H2O
100 fpm 1530 CFM 0.19" H2O
8’ 96" Protector XLEHood 60 fpm 1070 CFM 0.08" H2O
80 fpm 1420 CFM 0.14" H2O
100 fpm 1780 CFM 0.22" H2O
Standard Model Description Face Velocity
Exhaust
Volume
Static
Pressure Loss
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Self-Closing 60% Sash Opening 18"
Hood
Size
4' 48" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 310 CFM 0.03" H2O
80 fpm 420 CFM 0.06" H2O
100 fpm 520 CFM 0.09" H2O
5' 60" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 410 CFM 0.04" H2O
80 fpm 550 CFM 0.08" H2O
100 fpm 690 CFM 0.12" H2O
6' 72" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 510 CFM 0.06" H2O
80 fpm 680 CFM 0.10" H2O
100 fpm 850 CFM 0.15" H2O
7' 84" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 610 CFM 0.03" H2O
80 fpm 820 CFM 0.06" H2O
100 fpm 1020 CFM 0.09" H2O
8’ 96" Protector XLE Hood 60 fpm 710 CFM 0.04" H2O
80 fpm 940 CFM 0.06" H2O
100 fpm 1180 CFM 0.10" H2O
Standard Model Description Face Velocity
Exhaust
Volume
Static
Pressure Loss
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 system.
Electrical Requirements
The Protector Hood models feature internal wiring for the fluorescent light
assembly and light switch. All internal wiring is terminated at the single point
wiring junction box for hook-up by a qualified electrician. The blower switch,
and light switch wires are also terminated at the single point wiring junction box
for hook-up by a qualified electrician. Refer to Chapter 3: Getting Started and
Appendix C: Protector XLE Specifications for the wiring diagram for proper
electrical installation.
Service Line Requirements
All service lines to the laboratory fume hood should be a minimum of 1/4"
outside diameter (3/8" diameter for a cold water gooseneck), 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.
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B: Protector XLE
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 Protector 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.
• Sealing the Protector Hood to the work surface.
• Arrange certification of your Protector 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.
The Protector XLE Hood models weigh between 400 to 800 lbs.
(182-363 kg). The shipping skid allows for lifting with a
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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 and trough assembly.
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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
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.
DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED
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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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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.
Do not move the hood by tilting it onto a hand truck.
Removing the Shipping Skid
LEAVE THE FUME HOOD ATTACHED TO ITS SHIPPING
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After you verify the fume hood components, move your hood to the location
where you want to install it. Should you require disassembly to move the hood,
then follow the instructions in Appendix E. Then, follow the steps listed next to
remove the shipping skid from your unit.
1. Remove the side panels by unscrewing the Phillips screws.
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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
UNDERNEATH THE SKID. DO NOT MOVE THE HOOD BY
TILTING IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK.
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2. Find the hardware (bolts, washers, nuts) that attach the fume hood to
the skid and remove the hardware. Some hardware is on the sides and
some is on the back.
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 their respective pulleys before
operation of the sash or damage could occur to the sash cable.
NOTE: THE SASH WEIGHT ITSELF WAS INDIVIDUALLY
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MATCHED FOR THIS SPECIFIC HOOD AND SHOULD NOT BE
EXCHANGED ON ANY OTHER UNIT.
Install the Protector XLE Hood on a
Supporting Structure and Work Surface
The Protector Hood is heavy! Use caution when lifting or
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When installing the Protector Fume Hood onto a chemically-resistant work
surface or benchtop, ensure 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
flush with the back of the fume hood for good airflow: this will provide the
correct spacing under the air foil for proper bypass airflow. The front edge
of the trough assembly under the air foil should be located flush with front of
the supporting base cabinet or stand.
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The following are instructions for mounting a cross support:
1. Level the base cabinets and the work surface. Work surface should be
2. Scribe a line on the wall or back of the base cabinet to locate the
3. Mount the support by attaching it to the wall or base cabinet.
4. Place the hood on top of the work surface and cross support.
moving the unit.
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.
placed flush with the back of the fume hood as shown in Figure 3-1.
support under the work surface.
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