LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 333-8811, Fax (816) 363-0130, (800) 821-5525
5" Thimble Exhaust Connector No. 5241900
Operation
The 5" Thimble Exhaust Connector connects to the top of the glove box blower for attaching the
accessory FilterMate Portable Exhauster. The glove box has been manufactured to exhaust into
the laboratory in its standard configuration. To remove chemical fumes and odors not trapped by
the HEPA filter, the glove box can be connected to an accessory FilterMate Portable Exhauster
equipped with carbon filters. The thimble connection is necessary for balancing the blower in
the glove box with the FilterMate Portable Exhauster that uses a 5" diameter inlet hose. Follow
the installation procedure below to properly connect the 5" Thimble Exhaust Connector to the
accessory FilterMate Portable Exhauster.
Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect all power to the blower and the glove box.
2. Remove the perforated plate on top of the blower as identified in the attached pictorial and
replace it with the 5" Thimble Exhaust Connector.
3. Secure the 5" Thimble Exhaust Connector with silicone sealant and reapply the 8 screws.
4. Attach the 5" hose supplied with the FilterMate Portable Exhauster and secure it with the
two hose clamps.
5. The 5" Thimble Exhaust Connector must be tested and confirmed to draw room air
through the thimble. A visual smoke test is a good method for confirmation. The
FilterMate Portable Exhauster should be set with its own speed control at approximately
20% above the glove box airflow during the visual confirmation. CAUTION: When
performing sensitive weighing operations, it may be necessary to lower the glove box
blower speed below 50 CFM and set the FilterMate Portable Exhauster at
approximately 20% above the glove box airflow to balance the weigh operation.
6. Reconnect all power to the blower and the glove box.
7. Installation is now complete.
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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® Delta® Series 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 mi shan dl ed.
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 dam ages.
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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