Labconco PuriCare Vertical Flow Stations User Manual
PuriCare
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Ve rtical Flow Stations
Models
3830000
3830020
User’s Manual
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Copyright © 2003 Labconco Corporation. All rights reserved.
Labconco Corporation
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Kansas City, Missouri 64132
The information contained in this manual and the accompanying product are copyrighted and all rights are
reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the right to make periodic design
changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.
PuriCare™ is a trademark of Labconco Corporation.
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® Delta® Series Biological Safety Cabinets and PuriCare™ Vertical Flow Stations carry a
three-year warranty from date of installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco,
whichever is sooner.
• 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 also not covered.
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
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Visit Labconco’s web site at: http://www.labconco.com
Service Department at 1-800-821-5525 or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:00
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or email Labconco at: labconco@labconco.com.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 6
Exhaust Requirements 6
Electrical Requirements 7
Space Requirements 8
Overhead Clearance 8
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 9
Unpacking Your Vertical Flow Station 10
PuriCare Components 11
Preparing the Station for Operation 11
Exhaust System Requirements 12
Initial Certification 12
CHAPTER 4: THEORY OF OPERATION AND
HEPA Filters 14
Directional Airflow 15
Impellers and Motor/Blower 16
Speed Controls 16
Station Air Intakes (Grilles), Ductwork &
Air Balance Controls 17
Safety Precautions 17
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR PURICARE 21
Operating the Sash 21
Working in Your PuriCare 23
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PURICARE 26
Routine Maintenance Schedule 26
Service Operations 27
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Downflow Velocities 30
Downflow Velocity Grid Patterns 30
Inflow Velocity Calculation – Primary Method 30
Inflow Velocity Calculation – Secondary Method 31
Speed Control Adjustments 32
Supply HEPA Filter Replacement 33
Exhaust HEPA Filter Replacement 35
Impeller and Motor/Blower Maintenance & Replacement 36
Diffuser Removal 38
Storage 39
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR VERTICAL FLOW
STATION 40
Installing a Shelf 40
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 42
APPENDIX A: VERTICAL FLOW STATION COMPONENTS 44
APPENDIX B: VERTICAL FLOW STATION DIMENSIONS 46
APPENDIX C: VERTICAL FLOW STATION
SPECIFICATIONS 47
Electrical Data 47
Impeller Specifications 47
Motor Specifications 48
APPENDIX D: PURICARE ACCESSORIES 51
Shelf Kit 51
APPENDIX E: QUICK CHART FOR THE PURICARE
VERTICAL FLOW STATIONS 52
APPENDIX F: REFERENCES 53
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 54
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco
PuriCare Series Vertical Flow Station. Your PuriCare
product is designed to protect you, your product and
your laboratory environment from aerosols. It is the
result of Labconco’s years of experience manufacturing
laboratory equipment, and many of its features were
suggested to us by users like you.
The PuriCare offers many unique features to enhance
safety, performance and ergonomics. 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 Vertical Flow Stations operate,
please review Chapter 4: Theory of Operation and
Safety Precautions before you begin working in the
station. Even if you are an experienced user, please
review Chapter 5: Using Your Vertical Flow Station; it
describes your PuriCare’s features so that you can use
the station 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 Vertical Flow Station.
Instructions for installing optional equipment on your
station are also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of
the Vertical Flow Station, 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 Vertical
Flow Station. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information
you need to properly unpack, inspect, install, and
certify your Vertical Flow Station.
Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety
Precautions explains how the PuriCare operates and the
appropriate precautions you should take when using the
station.
Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare discusses the basic
operation of your station. Information on how to
prepare, use and shut down your PuriCare are included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your PuriCare explains how to
perform routine maintenance on your Vertical Flow
Station. Information on how to safely disinfect the
interior of your station and replace the lamps are
included.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Vertical Flow Station
describes how to install the optional equipment on the
station.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of
problems you may encounter while using your Vertical
Flow Station including the probable causes of the
problems and suggested corrective actions.
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Appendix A: Vertical Flow Station Components
contains labeled diagrams of all of its components.
Appendix B: Vertical Flow Station Dimensions contains
comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions
for the PuriCare model.
Appendix C: Vertical Flow Station Specifications
contains the electrical requirements for the Vertical
Flow Station. Wiring diagrams for both the 115V and
230V models are also included.
Appendix D: PuriCare Accessories lists the part
number and descriptions of all of the accessories
available for your Vertical Flow Station.
Appendix E: Quick Chart for the PuriCare Vertical
Flow Station provides useful operating specifications.
Appendix F: References lists the various resources
available that deal with biosafety.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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 biosafety information is presented in
boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the
biosafety icon. Failure to comply with the
information following a biosafety icon may result in
illness or death.
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115V
230V
• 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 your Vertical
Flow Station.
• 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 Vertical Flow Station.
• 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.
• Information that is specific to a particular model of
Vertical Flow Station is preceded by a number icon.
The 115V icon indicates the text is specific to the
115 volt models. The 230V icon indicates the text
is specific to the 230 volt models.
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Before you install your Vertical Flow Station, you need
to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine
the location where you intend to install your station.
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 location requirements for your installation
site.
• the electrical power requirements for your
installation site.
• the exhaust requirements for your installation
site.
• the space requirements for your installation site.
Refer to Appendix C: Vertical Flow Station
Specifications for complete station electrical and
environmental conditions, specifications and
requirements.
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Location Requirements
The PuriCare should be located away
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from traffic patterns, doors, fans,
ventilation registers, fume hoods and
any other air-handling device that
could disrupt its airflow patterns. All
windows in the room should be closed.
Figure 2-1 shows the optimum
location for the PuriCare.
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Exhaust Requirements
THE VERTICAL FLOW STATION
DISCHARGES ITS FILTERED
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EXHAUST AIR UNDERNEATH THE
UNIT. IT SHOULD BE PLACED AT
LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM
ANY VERTICAL OBSTRUCTION TO
OPERATE PROPERLY.
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Electrical Requirements
The different PuriCare models have the following
electrical requirements:
Model # Requirements
38300- 00-09 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 12 Amps
38300- 20-29 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 6 Amps
All PuriCare Stations with model numbers ending in –
00 to –09 are designed for operation at 115 volts, 60Hz,
alternating current. PuriCare Stations with model
numbers ending in –20 to –29 are designed for
operation at 230 +/- 20 volts, 50 Hz alternating current.
A dedicated outlet with a circuit breaker rated at 20
Amps for 115 volt models and 10 Amps for 230 volt
models, should be located within 10 feet of the station.
Always follow the plug
manufacturer’s instructions for the
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115V
proper assembly and testing of the
plug and power cord.
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OF
THE 115 VOLT PURICARE IS
PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPTER CIRCUIT (GFIC).
LABCONCO DOES NOT
RECOMMEND INSTALLING A GFIC
ON THE OUTLET THAT THE
PURICARE PLUGS INTO.
Table 2-1
Chapter 2: Prerequisites
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in
Appendix B: Vertical Flow Station Dimensions.
Overhead Clearance
In order for the Vertical Flow Station to operate
properly, at least six inches (150 mm) clearance from
any overhead obstructions is required when the station
is in its final operating position.
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Now that the site for your Vertical Flow Station is
properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect,
install, and certify it. Read this chapter to learn how to:
• unpack and move your PuriCare.
• set up the station.
• connect the electrical supply source.
• arrange certification.
Depending upon which model you are installing, you
may need common tools in addition to a 3/4" wrench, a
flat-blade screwdriver, and a Phillips screwdriver.
The PuriCare models weigh
approximately 450 lbs. (205 kg). The
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carton allows for lifting with a
mechanical lift truck or floor jack.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
The United States
Interstate Commerce
Commission rules
require that claims be
filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15)
days of delivery.
Unpacking Your Vertical
Flow Station
Carefully unpack your PuriCare 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
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Do not discard the carton or packing material for your
PuriCare until you have checked all of the components
and installed and tested the unit.
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AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO.
UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF YOUR STATION 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 remove the PuriCare 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.
Do not move the station by tilting it
onto a hand truck.
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PuriCare Components
Labconco manufactures Vertical Flow Stations for use
with 115 volts or 230 volts.
Locate the station model you received in the following
group of tables. Verify that the components listed are
present and undamaged.
Catalog # PuriCare Description
3830000 Vertical Flow Station, 115 VAC, 60 Hz
3830020 Vertical Flow Station, 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Plus the Following:
Part # Component Description
3794300 User’s Manual
Power Cord
(4) Caster Wheels
(8) Washers
(4) Lock Washers
(4) Acorn Nuts
If you did not receive one or more of the components
listed for your PuriCare, or if any of the components are
damaged, contact Labconco Corporation immediately
for further instructions.
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Preparing the Station for
Operation
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
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THE STATION (LABCONCO P/N
1058300) ARE ATTACHED TO THE
SASH OF THE PURICARE. IF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING OR
UNCLEAR, CONTACT LABCONCO
AT 800-821-5525.
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Exhaust System
Requirements
The Vertical Flow Station discharges its HEPA filtered
exhaust air beneath the unit.
Maintain at least 12 inches clearance
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between the station and any vertical
obstruction on all sides of the unit.
Initial Certification
Prior to use, all PuriCare stations should be certified by
a qualified certifier. Under normal operating
conditions, the PuriCare stations should be recertified at
least annually or when serviced. The certifier should
perform the following tests:
• HEPA Filter Leak Tests
• Downflow Velocity Profile Test*
• Inflow Volume Test
• Airflow Smoke Patterns
*There is no tolerance on the downflow
profile values.
If you have any questions regarding certification
agencies or need assistance in locating one, contact
Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-5227658 or 816-333-8811.
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The Vertical Flow Station operates using the following
principles:
• Filtration and retention of particulates by High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters
Directional airflow
The major components in the Vertical Flow Station are:
• The HEPA filters
• The impellers and motor/blower to force air
through the unit
• A speed controls for the impellers and motor
• Station air intakes (grilles)
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Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions
HEPA Filters
HEPA filters are disposable, dry-type particulate filters.
The filter material or media is typically made of
borosilicate microfibers that are made into a thin sheet,
in a process similar to the production of paper. This
sheet is folded, or pleated to increase its surface area.
The pleats are held in place by aluminum diffusers or
by beads of glue that add rigidity to the media pack.
The media pack is then set into a suitable frame, and the
perimeter sealed to the filter frame, as shown in Figure
4-1.
The HEPA filter media is very fragile.
Do not touch or contact the media
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surface. If you think the surface of a
HEPA filter is damaged, DO NOT
USE THE STATION. Have the
HEPA filter integrity tested by a
qualified certifier before using the
station.
HEPA Filters are only effective
against particulate material. Gases
will pass through the filter.
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