Labconco Purifie Horizontal Clean Benches User Manual
User’s Manual
Purifier®XT Clean Benches
Models
32000 Series
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Warranty
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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
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
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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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Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.
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carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
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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
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 1
Typographical Conventions 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 4
Location Requirements 5
Electrical Requirements 6
Service Line Requirements 6
Space Requirements 7
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 8
Unpacking Your Clean Bench 9
Clean Bench Components 9
Removing the Shipping Skid 10
Securing the Purifier XT Clean Bench 13
Initial Certification 14
Moving XT Clean Bench through Tight Doorway 16
CHAPTER 4: THEORY OF OPERATION AND
HEPA Filters 19
Laminar Airflow 21
Motor/Blower 21
Speed Control 22
Safety Precautions 22
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR XT CLEAN BENCH 25
Starting the Clean Bench 25
Use of the Clean Bench 26
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CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR MEDIA
PREP CLEAN BENCH 28
Routine Maintenance Schedule 29
Service Operations 30
Resetting the Circuit Breaker 30
Changing the Prefilter 30
Speed Control Adjustment 31
Diffuser Removal 32
HEPA Filter Replacement 32
Motor/Blower Service 33
Motor/Blower Replacement 34
Storage 35
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 36
APPENDIX A: XT CLEAN BENCH COMPONENTS 37
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 39
APPENDIX C: XT CLEAN BENCH SPECIFICATIONS 40
Electrical Data 40
Motor Specifications 40
Environmental Conditions 41
Wiring Diagrams 42
APPENDIX D: XT CLEAN BENCH ACCESSORIES 43
Ergonomic Chair with Armrests 43
Adjustable Footrest 43
APPENDIX E: QUICK CHART FOR THE CLEAN BENCH 44
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 45
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Purifier® XT Clean Bench.
Your XT Clean Bench is designed to protect your product from particulate matter
contamination.
The XT Clean Bench offers many 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
clean benches operate, please review Chapter 4: Theory of Operation and Safety
Precautions before you begin working in the bench. Even if you are an
experienced clean bench user, please review Chapter 5: Using Your XT Clean
Bench; it describes your XT Clean Bench’s features so that you can use it
efficiently.
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About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your
XT Clean Bench. Instructions for installing optional equipment on your bench
are also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the XT Clean Bench,
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 XT Clean Bench. Electrical and service requirements are
discussed.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and certify your XT Clean Bench.
Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions explains how a clean
bench operates and the appropriate precautions you should take when using the
bench.
Chapter 5: Using Your XT Clean Bench discusses the basic operation of your
bench. Information on how to prepare, use and shut down your XT Clean Bench
is included.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your XT Clean Bench explains how to perform routine
maintenance on your XT Clean Bench. Information on how to safely disinfect the
interior of your bench is included.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may encounter
while using your clean bench including the probable causes of the problems and
suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: XT Clean Bench Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the
components of the XT Clean Bench.
Appendix B: Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the
dimensions for the XT Clean Bench.
Appendix C: XT Clean Bench Specifications contains the electrical requirements
for the XT Clean Bench. Wiring diagrams for both the 115V and 230V units are
also included.
Appendix D: XT Clean Bench Accessories lists the part number and descriptions
of all of the accessories available for your clean bench.
Appendix E: Quick Chart for the Clean Bench provides useful operating
specifications.
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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.
• 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 XT Clean Bench.
• 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 XT Clean Bench.
• 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.
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Before you install your XT Clean Bench, you need to prepare your site for
installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your
bench. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction, and a
wall is nearby to secure the back of the XT Clean. 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 service line requirements for your installation site.
• the space requirements for your installation site.
Refer to Appendix C: XT Clean Bench Specifications for complete XT Clean
Bench electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
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Location Requirements
The Purifier XT Clean Bench should be located away from traffic
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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 bench.
L’hotte à flux laminaire Purifier doit etre située à l’écart de la
circulation, des portes, des ventilateurs, des registres de ventilation,
des sorbonnes et n’importe quel dispositif de traitement d’air qui
peut interrompre le circuit du courant d’air. Toutes les fênetres de
la chambre doit etre fermée. La figure 2-1 montre l’emplacement
optimal pour l’hotte.
Figure 2-1
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Electrical Requirements
The different Purifier XT Clean Bench models have the following electrical
requirements:
All Purifier XT Clean Benches with model numbers ending in -00 are designed
for operation at 115 volts, 60 Hz, alternating current. XT Clean Benches with
model numbers ending in -01 through -04 are designed for operation at 230 volts,
50/60 Hz alternating current. A dedicated outlet with a circuit breaker rated at 20
amps should be located as close as possible to the right, rear side of the bench in
its final location. If your electrical outlet is distant from this location, contact
Labconco’s Product Service Department for information on longer cords.
32000 -01, -02, -03, -04 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6 Amps
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Model # Requirements
32000 -00 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 Amps
Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately
rated for the unit.
Ne pas utliser un fil électrique amovible qui n’est pas du tension
nominale de l’appareil.
Table 2-1
Service Line Requirements
All service lines to the XT Clean Bench should be quarter inch outside diameter,
metal, 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.
The use of flammable gases or solvents should be avoided in
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the clean bench. Open flames in the cabinet will disrupt the
laminar airflow in the bench. If you feel that your procedure
requires the use of an open flame or flammable materials,
contact the appropriate safety official.
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The use of air or gases under high pressure should be
considered carefully as they may seriously disrupt the airflow
patterns in the bench.
L’utilisation de gaz inflammables ou de solvants dans l’hotte doit
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être évitée. Les flammes nues interromprent le circuit du courant
d’air laminaire dans l’hotte. Si vous estimez que votre procedure
exige l’utilisation d’une flamme nue ou des matériaux
inflammables, Prenez contact avec un officiel de sécurité
competent.
Prenez en considération l’uilisation d’air ou de gaz sous haute
pression car il peut interrompre gravement le circuit du courant
d’air dans l’hotte.
Space Requirements
Chapter 2: Prerequisites
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B: XT Clean
Bench Dimensions.
The XT Clean Bench is designed to house tall media preparation machines or
other large equipment, and therefore is taller in height. The XT Clean Bench
must be properly secured to a wall using the bracket and lashing strap provided to
tie the back of the bench to an adjacent wall. Instructions for attaching the
bracket and lashing strap to the bench and adjacent wall are located in Chapter 3:
Getting Started.
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Now that the site for your XT Clean Bench 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 bench.
• set up the bench.
• connect the electrical supply source.
• connect the service lines.
• arrange certification of your XT Clean Bench.
Depending upon which model you are installing, you may need common
plumbing and electrical installation tools in addition to two 1/2" wrenches, a
7/16" wrench, a flat-blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, and a carpenter
level to complete the instructions in the chapter.
The Purifier XT Clean Bench models weigh between 400 – 600
lbs. (182-272 kg). The carton skid allows for lifting with a
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mechanical lift truck or floor jack.
Les modèles de hotte à flux laminaire Purifier XT Clean Bench
pèsent entre 400 à 600 lbs (182-272 kg). Le carton permet le
levage avec un chariot élévateur á fourche.
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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 Clean Bench
Carefully unpack your Purifier XT Clean Bench 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 YOUR DEALER AND LABCONCO.
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Do not discard the carton or packing material for your clean bench until you have
checked all of the components and installed and tested the unit.
Do not remove the clean bench 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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UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF YOUR BENCH 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 bench by tilting it onto a hand truck.
Ne pas déplacer l’hotte au moyen de incliner sur un diable.
Clean Bench Components
Labconco manufactures XT Clean Benches for operation on 115V or 230V. Each
of these benches is available in 3-foot models with work surface depths of 29”.
Locate the cabinet model you received in the following group of tables. Verify
that the components listed are present and undamaged.
Catalog # Description
3200000 Purifier XT Clean Bench, 115 VAC
3200001 to -04 Purifier XT Clean Bench, 230 VAC
Plus the Following:
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Part # Component Description
3208000 Purifier Clean Bench Owner’s Manual CD
3952900 Strap, Lashing
3894400 Bracket, Tie-Down
1337100 Power Cord, 115V
Or (one of the following)
1338000 Power Cord, 230V United States
1332600 Power Cord, 230V United Kingdom
1336100 Power Cord, 230V Schuko
1332700 Power Cord, 230V China/Australia
If you did not receive one or more of the components listed for your clean bench,
or if any of the components are damaged, contact the Labconco Product Service
Department immediately for further instructions @ 1-800-821-5525.
Removing the Shipping Skid
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After you verify the XT Clean Bench components, move your XT Clean Bench to
the location where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed below to
remove the shipping skid from your unit.
To remove the shipping skid:
1. Remove the plastic wrapping and packaging material from the bench.
2. Remove and discard the three brackets holding the unit to the skid, as shown
in Figures 3-1a and 3-1b.
3. Lift clean bench off of shipping skid using a mechanical lift, forklift, or two
pallet jacks with boards slid underneath the clean bench spanning the two
pallet jacks.
4. Set the four legs to desired working height by removing the four bolts,
extending each leg and replacing each bolt and washers, secure acorn nut
firmly. The integrated stand has three working height options. The lowest
hole will set the worksurface height at 29.2”, and each higher hole raises that
height by 1.5”. To raise clean bench off of its legs, use mechanical lift, fork
lift, or pallet jack with boards as shown in Figure 3-2.
5. Once in final location, adjust leveling feet to ensure clean bench is level.
SKID UNTIL IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS FINAL LOCATION AS
POSSIBLE. MOVE THE UNIT BY USING A SUITABLE
FLOOR JACK, OR BY PLACING A FURNITURE DOLLY
UNDERNEATH THE SKID. DO NOT MOVE THE BENCH BY
TILTING IT ONTO A HAND TRUCK.
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Figure 3-1a
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Cabinet screws (2)
Figure 3-1b
Wood screws (2)
Shipping
Bracket
Shipping
Bracket
(1 ea side)
Nut
(2 ea
side)
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Washer
(2 ea
side)
Bolt
(2 ea side)
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