Gentek Scale 3940201 User Manual

User’s Manual  
XPertFiltered Balance Systems &  
XPertFiltered Balance Stations  
Models  
3940200, 3940201, 3940202, 3940220, 3940221,  
3940222, 3940300, 3940301, 3940302, 3940320,  
3940321, 3940322, 3940400, 3940401, 3940402,  
3940420, 3940421, 3940422  
3950200, 3950201, 3950202, 3950220, 3950221,  
3950222, 3950300, 3950301, 3950302, 3950320,  
3950321, 3950322, 3950400, 3950401, 3950402,  
3950420, 3950421, 3950422  
Labconco’s Mascot,  
Labby the LABster  
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Labconco XPert Filtered Balance System/Station Manual  
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® Animal Laboratory Research  
Enclosures 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.  
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Part #3905501, Rev. B  
ECO C695  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION  
About This Manual  
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3
4
Typographical Conventions  
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES  
Support, Vibration & Movement Requirements  
Temperature Variation Requirements  
Humidity and Static Electricity Requirements  
Background on Electrostatics or Static Electricity  
Location and Air Current Requirements  
Exhaust and Blower Requirements  
Electrical Requirements  
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6
6
7
7
8
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10  
10  
Space Requirements  
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED  
Unpacking Your Enclosure  
11  
12  
Installing the Filtered Enclosure on a Supporting  
Structure and Work Surface  
Connecting to the Exhaust System (Optional)  
Installation of HEPA Filters and Accessory Odor  
Control Carbon Filters  
Connect the Electrical Supply Source to Filtered Enclosure  
Set the Face Velocity with Speed Control Adjustment  
Validating the Vented Enclosure  
12  
15  
18  
19  
21  
21  
22  
Sealing the Filtered Enclosure to the Work Surface  
CHAPTER 4: HIGH PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Components  
23  
25  
31  
Safety Precautions  
CHAPTER 5: APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
35  
35  
37  
37  
38  
39  
40  
Routine Daily Work Procedures  
Suitable Applications  
HEPA Filter Applications, Suitability & Guidelines  
Odor Control Carbon Filter Applications  
Definition of Terms  
Appropriate Chemicals for Odor Control Carbon Filters  
Hazardous Misapplications for Odor Control Carbon  
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Filters with Volatile Chemicals  
Chemical Carcinogen Use with Odor Control  
Carbon Filters  
40  
41  
41  
Prohibited Acid Use  
CHAPTER 6 MAINTAINING YOUR FILTERED ENCLOSURE 43  
Routine Maintenance Schedule  
Decontamination  
Determination of when to Replace HEPA Filters  
How to Install a New HEPA Filter with Bag-In/Bag-Out  
Procedure for XPert Filtered Balance Systems and Stations  
HEPA Filter Leak Test  
44  
45  
45  
46  
47  
Setting the Inflow Face Velocity with the Speed Control  
Adjustment  
49  
50  
52  
Calibrate and Operate the Airflow Monitors  
Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor  
Determination of When to Replace Odor Control  
Carbon Filters and How to Replace  
Calculating Odor Control Carbon Filter Life  
Initial Certification  
Re-Certification  
Fluorescent Light Replacement  
Motorized Impeller Replacement  
Speed Control Replacement  
56  
58  
59  
59  
60  
60  
62  
CHAPTER 7 ACCESSORIZING & MODIFYING YOUR  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
63  
69  
CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICER  
OPERATING LOG  
APPENDIX A: FILTERED ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS  
AND REPLACEMENT PARTS  
73  
79  
83  
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS AND EXHAUST OPTIONS  
APPENDIX C: FILTERED ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS  
APPENDIX D: QUICK CHART FOR THE FILTERED  
ENCLOSURES  
89  
APPENDIX E: REFERENCES ON VENTILAITON, SAFETY,  
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS, BIOSAFETY  
AND DECONTAMINATION  
90  
95  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
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CHAPTER 1  
INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco XPert™ Filtered  
Balance System or XPert™ Filtered Balance Station. Your  
enclosure provides personnel protection through superior  
containment while conserving energy at OSHA approved  
velocities as low as 60 feet per minute. It is the result of  
Labconco’s more than 50 years experience in manufacturing fume  
hoods and more than 30 years experience in manufacturing filtered  
enclosures.  
These enclosures will effectively contain toxic or noxious  
particulates when properly installed and operated. Each enclosure  
uses a single HEPA filter, which is rated at least 99.99% efficient  
for 0.3-micron particles. Additionally, an accessory Odor Control  
carbon filter may be added to adsorb nuisance odors from organic  
vapors, formaldehyde or ammonia and amines. The XPert filtered  
enclosures offer many unique features to enhance safety,  
performance, and energy savings. 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 high performance  
HEPA filtered enclosures operate, please review Chapter 4: High  
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 HEPA Filtered Enclosure,  
which describes the XPert features so that you can use the filtered  
enclosure efficiently. For weighing hazardous and nuisance  
powders, Labconco recommends the purchase of the XPert Filtered  
Balance System or XPert Filtered Balance Station. Both XPert  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
filtered enclosures include a true bag-in/bag-out HEPA filter to  
properly protect personnel during filter changing operations. See  
chart below and contact Labconco for additional ordering  
information.  
Bag-in/Bag-out  
HEPA  
UV  
Light  
No.  
Application  
Product  
Filters  
1.  
Weighing  
Hazardous &  
Nuisance  
Powders &  
Particulates  
XPert Filtered  
Balance  
System, XPert  
Filtered  
HEPA  
Required,  
included with  
XPert  
No  
No  
Balance  
Station  
XPert Filtered  
Balance  
System, XPert  
Filtered  
2.  
Weighing  
Hazardous and  
Nuisance  
HEPA  
and  
Carbon*  
Required,  
included with  
XPert  
Powders,  
Particulates &  
Volatile  
Balance  
Station  
Chemicals  
* It is recommended that a Labconco product specialist review the  
chemical application to determine if it is suitable. Consult Chapter  
5 and Chapter 6.  
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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 filtered enclosure. Instructions for installing  
optional equipment or accessory carbon filters on your filtered  
enclosure are also included.  
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the filtered  
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 filtered enclosure. Electrical and  
service requirements are discussed.  
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to  
properly unpack, inspect, install, and certify the filtered enclosure.  
Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety Precautions  
explains how the XPert filtered enclosure operates and the  
appropriate precautions you should take when using it.  
Chapter 5: Using Your Filtered Enclosure discusses the basic  
operation of how to prepare, use and shut down your filtered  
enclosure.  
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Filtered Enclosure explains how to  
perform routine maintenance on the filtered enclosure.  
Chapter 7: Accessorizing Your Filtered Enclosure explains  
acceptable modifications to the filtered enclosure or how to add  
accessories.  
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of problems you may  
encounter while using the filtered 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 filtered enclosures.  
Appendix B: Dimensions and Exhaust Options contains  
comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the  
filtered enclosures.  
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Appendix C: Specifications contains the electrical requirements for  
filtered enclosures. Wiring diagrams are also included.  
Appendix D: Quick Chart provides an airflow table and test data  
for the filtered enclosures.  
Appendix E: References lists the various resources available that  
address laboratory ventilation and biosafety.  
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 the enclosure.  
Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs  
that are preceded by the wrench icon. A trained certifier or  
contractor should only 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 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.  
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A number icon precedes information that is specific to a  
particular model of enclosure. The 2' icon indicates the text is  
specific to the 2-foot wide model. The 3' icon indicates the text  
is specific to the 3-foot model, etc.  
2'  
3' 4'  
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CHAPTER 2  
PREREQUISITES  
Before you install the filtered enclosure, you need to prepare your  
site for installation. You must be certain that the area is level and  
of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical  
power should be located near the installation site to power the  
filtered enclosure, balance and other apparatus. 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, vibration and movement requirements.  
The temperature variation requirements.  
The humidity and static electricity requirements.  
The location and air current requirements.  
The exhaust and blower requirements.  
The electrical power requirements.  
The space requirements.  
Refer to Appendix B: XPert Dimensions for complete enclosure  
dimensions.  
Refer to Appendix C: XPert Specifications for complete filtered  
enclosure electrical and environmental conditions, specifications  
and requirements.  
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites  
Support, Vibration and Movement  
Requirements  
At a minimum, the supporting structure usually consists of a base  
cabinet and chemical-resistant work surface.  
The ability for analytical balances to accommodate vibration varies  
with type and brand. More advanced balances have improved  
tolerance, however in the preparation of a balance enclosure site,  
please consider the following:  
Avoid tubular stands or mobile benches that have the potential  
of moving when touched.  
Work surfaces should be of a thick rigid material that remains  
stable when buttons are pressed. An epoxy benchtop or  
accessory work surface is a minimum requirement.  
A bench that is rigidly mounted to the floor or fixed to the  
wall, but not both, may be appropriate.  
The corners of a building typically have less vibration than the  
center.  
The bench with the balance enclosure should not contain any  
vibration-producing equipment, such as shakers or pumps.  
Marble, granite or epoxy balance tables are generally  
recommended by the manufacturers of analytical and  
microbalances. (See the installation instructions in Chapter 3).  
Marble slabs with dampening pads placed within the enclosure  
are also an effective low cost means of controlling vibration.  
Temperature Variation  
Requirements  
The extent the balance readings are influenced by temperature  
variations is a function of the balance design. Most manufacturers  
would suggest that a temperature drift of 1-2°C is generally  
tolerable. Only validation through your Operational Qualification  
protocol can define what is acceptable. To minimize the potential  
for temperature variations:  
Never install balances near heating sources such as radiators  
and hot plates.  
Do not place the balance and enclosure on a bench that would  
receive direct sunlight.  
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites  
Humidity and Static Electricity  
Requirements  
Electrostatics can be troublesome in a balance enclosure. It is  
important to understand and, to the extent possible, control static  
charges. An electrostatic charged vessel, sample or enclosure can  
apply forces and lead to errors in weighing. The repulsion or  
attraction can be detected with micro, semi micro and analytical  
balances. Static charges can also lead to particulates being  
attracted to surfaces within the balance enclosure. Containment of  
harmful powders, prevention of cross-contamination and clean up  
are enhanced when static attraction of powders is minimized. The  
construction of the XPert Filtered Balance System and XPert  
Filtered Balance Station avoid the use of plastics, which are highly  
insulative. The advantages to the glass and epoxy-coated metal  
construction are twofold:  
1. The enclosure does not contribute high electrostatic forces  
affecting the precision of the balance.  
2. The attraction and ultimate accumulation of powders,  
(hazardous or nuisance), are minimized on the inside of the  
enclosure.  
To correct or ensure against electrostatic issues, the following  
additional measures may be prescribed to improve weighing  
operations.  
Maintain a humidity level between 45 and 60%. The ability to  
sustain this humidity range can be challenging depending  
upon the regional climate and HVAC system.  
Ionizers in various forms (guns, bars and blowers) are  
effective ways to flood an area with ions and essentially  
“neutralize” electrostatic electricity.  
Background on Electrostatics or  
Static Electricity  
Electrostatic charges on a surface such as the wall of a balance  
enclosure are not created by moving air. Gases do not cause the  
charge. Impurities within the air impinging upon surfaces dictate  
the polarity and magnitude of the charge. The process,  
triboelectrification, occurs when the dust particles contact the  
surface, creating friction and electrons move across the interface.  
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The ability of a material to become polarized is a property known  
as permittivity. On highly insulative materials like acrylic, ions or  
charged molecules are strongly bound to the surface by  
polarization forces. The higher the force, the higher is the  
permittivity value of the material. It is suggested by balance  
manufacturers that the use of high permittivity materials, such as  
plastic be avoided.  
Since static electricity is a surface phenomenon, materials can also  
be classified by their surface resistivity measured in ohms per  
square. The table below lists the surface resistivity of various  
classes of material.  
Surface Resistivity Table  
Material  
Surface Resistivity  
Example  
0 105 per square  
105 109 per square  
109 1012 per square  
1012 per square→  
Conductive  
Static dissipative  
Antistatic  
Skin, Metals  
Glass  
Polyethylene bag  
Acrylic, Packing foam, Styrofoam  
Insulative  
Location and Air Current  
Requirements  
The XPert Filtered Enclosures have been designed to contain  
hazards by negating typical cross drafts and turbulence within the  
opening. Air movement does not affect most modern balances  
with draft shields. However, as a precautionary safety measure  
and a higher level of quality management, it is recommended that  
the enclosure be placed in an area to avoid:  
High traffic areas where walking might cause an air  
disturbance or be a nuisance to balance readings.  
Overhead or wall HVAC diffusers, fans, radiators or other lab  
equipment producing air currents.  
Next to doorways or windows that may be opened.  
Exhaust and Blower  
Requirements  
The XPert Filtered Balance System uses an integral motorized  
impeller to draw room air past the operator and through the  
enclosure. This contaminated air is then pushed through the HEPA  
filter. The HEPA-filtered exhaust air is then forced out the top of  
the enclosure. An optional carbon filter may be installed on the  
downstream side of the HEPA filter to protect against nuisance  
odors.  
XPert  
System  
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The HEPA-filtered exhaust air can be recirculated into the  
laboratory or exhausted outside with the addition of the exhaust  
connection kit and remote blower listed in Chapter 7.  
The XPert Filtered Balance Station does not include the motorized  
impeller and must be exhausted to the outside by a remote blower.  
The XPert Filtered Balance Station remote blower may be  
switched from the blower switch on the enclosure. See electrical  
Requirements in Chapter 2, and Electrical Supply Connections in  
Chapter 3. Only one 6" exhaust connection is required for the 2',  
3', or 4' XPert Filtered Balance Stations to exhaust to the outside.  
XPert  
Station  
Data for the exhaust volume, noise pressure and enclosure static  
pressure loss are listed for each filtered enclosure model at face  
velocities of 60, 75, 80, 90, 100, and 105 fpm.  
XPert  
Xpert  
Station  
Initial Static  
Pressure  
Loss with  
HEPA filter  
(in w.g.)  
System  
Max.  
Equivalent  
Resistance  
of 6" Duct  
(Ft)  
400  
220  
200  
140  
80  
Xpert  
System  
Max.  
External  
Static  
Pressure  
.20"  
XPert  
System  
Noise  
Pressure  
db(A)  
48-53  
49-55  
50-56  
51-57  
53-58  
54-59  
48-53  
52-56  
53-57  
55-58  
58-61  
60-64  
49-54  
54-58  
58-61  
60-63  
62-66  
64-67  
Face  
Velocity  
(fpm)  
60  
Exhaust  
Volume  
(CFM)  
85  
Enclosure  
Width  
2'  
Model Description  
2' XPert Filtered Balance System  
2' XPert Filtered Balance Station  
.35"- .41"  
.45" - .54"  
.48" - .57"  
.56" - .65"  
.62" - .72"  
.65" - .76"  
.37" - .43"  
.50" - .58"  
.53" - .62"  
.61" - .71"  
.68" - .79"  
.71" - .88"  
.40" - .46"  
.53" - .62"  
.57" - .66"  
.68" - .78"  
.76" - .87"  
.80" - .91"  
75  
110  
.19"  
.18"  
.16"  
.13"  
.12"  
.15"  
.12"  
.11"  
.09"  
.08"  
.07"  
.20"  
.19"  
.18"  
.16"  
.13"  
80  
115  
90  
130  
100  
105  
60  
75  
80  
145  
155  
130  
165  
175  
200  
220  
230  
70  
130  
65  
50  
35  
25  
20  
100  
60  
50  
3'  
4'  
3' XPert Filtered Balance System  
3' XPert Filtered Balance Station  
90  
100  
105  
60  
4' XPert Filtered Balance System  
4' XPert Filtered Balance Station  
175  
220  
75  
80  
235  
90  
265  
35  
25  
20  
100  
105  
295  
310  
.12"  
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Proper blower selection can be determined from these exhaust  
requirements and the total system static pressure loss. For outside  
exhaust, the enclosure must be connected to either a dedicated  
blower or a house exhaust system.  
Labconco offers accessory remote blowers listed in Chapter 7.  
Contact Labconco for blower sizing assistance.  
If the enclosure is connected directly to a house exhaust system, an  
adjustable damper (or valve) must be installed to control the  
airflow properly. This is equally important when a house exhaust  
system is controlling multiple filtered enclosures. See Chapter 7  
for accessory adjustable damper ordering information.  
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Electrical Requirements  
Standard duplex electrical receptacles should be nearby for  
connecting the filtered enclosure, or other equipment, such as a  
balance for weighing operations. The enclosures include iris pass-  
throughs to allow electrical cords through the back of the enclosure  
without leaving a large hole for contaminants to escape.  
The remote blower for the XPert Filtered Balance Station may be  
connected to the blower switch on the enclosure. The blower  
switch is connected to a relay whose wires are terminated in the  
junction box behind the front panel. We recommend a maximum  
amperage of 6 amps for this circuit to the remote blower. Please  
refer to the wiring diagrams in Appendix C. Connect the blower  
wires inside the junction box to the remote blower per local  
electrical codes.  
XPert  
Station  
Space Requirements  
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B:  
Dimensions.  
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CHAPTER 3  
GETTING STARTED  
Now that the site for your filtered enclosure is properly prepared,  
you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and validate your system.  
Read this chapter to learn how to:  
Unpack and move the enclosure.  
Set up the enclosure with the proper supporting structure  
and work surface.  
Connect to an exhaust system if applicable.  
Installation of HEPA and accessory Odor Control carbon  
filters.  
Connect the electrical supply.  
Set the face velocity with the speed control adjustment.  
Arrange validation for the enclosure.  
Seal the enclosure to the work surface.  
Depending upon which model you are installing, you may need  
common mechanical 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.  
Each enclosure model weighs between 125 to 195  
lbs. each (55 to 85 kg). The shipping container  
allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or  
floor jack. If you must lift the enclosure  
manually, follow safe-lifting guidelines. Do not  
lift by the front air foil.  
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Unpacking the Enclosure  
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap or carton on the enclosure 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.  
The United States  
Interstate Commerce  
Commission rules  
require that claims be  
filed with the delivery  
carrier within fifteen (15)  
days of delivery.  
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 DAMAGES.  
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 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 enclosure by tilting it onto a  
hand truck.  
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Installing the Filtered Enclosure  
on a Supporting Structure and  
Work Surface  
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  
combined weight of the enclosure and any related equipment. The  
work surface should be at least as wide as the enclosure to properly  
support it. The front of the enclosure should be aligned within  
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0.36" of the front of the work surface. Mounting holes are  
provided in the Labconco accessory work surfaces to secure the  
enclosure.  
Work Surface Specifications  
The work surface should be smooth, rigid, and durable, such as a  
chemical-resistant epoxy resin. The surface should be non-porous  
and resistant to the powders, solvents and chemicals used in  
conjunction with the XPert Filtered Enclosure. The work surface  
should also contain a dished recessed area for containing primary  
spills.  
Work Surface and HEPA Filtered Enclosure Installation  
1. Level the base cabinets and the work surface. Work  
surface should be placed flush with the front of the base  
cabinet as shown in Figure 3-1.  
2. Position the work surface in its intended location and with  
the front of the work surface towards you. (Rear mounting  
holes are located close to the rear edge.)  
3. Secure the work surface to the base cabinet with a  
structural adhesive or silicone sealant.  
4. Insert the supplied mounting screws in the four holes.  
Allow a minimum of 1/8" clearance under the head of the  
screw for positioning the enclosure.  
5. Place the enclosure on the work surface and slide the rear  
flange and front air foil flanges under the mounting screw  
heads.  
6. Tighten the four screws to complete the installation.  
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Figure 3-1  
Filtered Enclosure Installation  
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Connecting to the  
XPert  
Exhaust System (Optional  
on XPert Filtered Balance  
System)  
Station  
WARNING: The weight of the exhaust  
ductwork system must be supported  
independently of the enclosure superstructure  
or damage may occur.  
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The exhaust system should be installed by a  
qualified HVAC contractor.  
The exhaust connection on the XPert Filtered  
Balance Station has been designed to accept 6"  
diameter ductwork as shown in Figure 3-2. The  
exhaust connection ships uninstalled on the top and  
needs to be fastened with the screws provided. See  
Chapter 7 for ordering exhaust transition kits for the  
XPert Filtered Balance System. Exhaust transition  
kits aid in the removal of chemicals or applications  
where a higher degree of powder and particulate  
removal is required. Review Chapter 2 for exhaust  
prerequisites and review Chapter 7 for ordering  
blower exhaust equipment. See Figure 3-2 for the  
XPert Station and Figure 3-3 for exhaust kit options  
for the XPert Filtered Balance System.  
Consult Labconco Customer Service should you  
require help sizing your blower for the exhaust  
volume and system static pressure loss.  
To ensure compatibility, the selected exhaust duct  
material should match the enclosure, procedures  
and chemical applications.  
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Figure 3-2  
XPert Filtered Balance Station only  
Model Series 3940200, 3940300, and 3940400  
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Figure 3-3  
Exhaust Duct Connection Kit shown installed on  
XPert Filtered Balance System (Optional)  
Kit #3924400 (2'), 3924401 (3'), and 3924402 (4')  
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Installation of HEPA Filters and  
Accessory Odor Control Carbon  
Filters  
HEPA Filters  
HEPA  
HEPA filters are shipped installed with the gasket on the  
downstream side. The HEPA filters are leak checked at Labconco.  
A second leak check is recommended before using the enclosure  
and at least annually thereafter. Consult your Safety Officer and  
Chapter 6 for the HEPA Filter Leak Test and HEPA Filter Bag-  
In/Bag-Out Procedure. See Figure 4-2 for HEPA filter location,  
HEPA filter gasket, filter clamp bolts, and bag-in/bag-out flange.  
The XPert enclosures have a true bag-in/bag-out HEPA filter to  
safely dispose of the filter. All seams upstream of the HEPA filter  
are jacketed by negative pressure. This intrinsically safe design  
ensures containment.  
Carbon Filters (Accessory for Odor Control only)  
ACCESSORY  
CARBON  
For carbon filter installation, first remove the upper perforated  
cover, secured by Phillips head screws, on the top of the enclosure.  
See Figures 4-1 and 4-2 for location of the upper perforated cover.  
See Chapter 7 for a list of available carbon filters. All carbon  
filters are simply gravity installed with the gasket side down and  
down stream on the exhaust side of the HEPA filter. Install the  
correct carbon filter for the application.  
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Filter Type  
HEPA  
Appropriate Use  
HEPA filters are high-efficiency particulate  
air filters having a particulate removable  
efficiency of 99.99% for particles with a  
diameter of 0.3 micron.  
2' 3707900  
3' 3707901  
4' 3707902  
HEPA  
Organic Vapor  
Activated Carbon  
2' 3937200  
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 not  
exceed the TWA.  
Carbon  
3' 3937300  
4' 3937400  
Formaldehyde  
(Formalin)  
2' 3937201  
3' 3937301  
4' 3937401  
Formaldehyde requires the use of an  
impregnated carbon for the treatment of  
formaldehyde. 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.  
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.  
Carbon  
Carbon  
Ammonia and  
Amines  
2' 3937202  
3' 3937302  
4' 3937402  
Important: Carbon filters do not provide any  
particulate protection, but provide odor control.  
Connecting the Electrical Supply  
Source to the Filtered Enclosure  
115V Models  
Simply connect the 115V power cord supplied to the IEC electrical  
supply plug on the back of the enclosure. If using at 50 Hz  
operations, blower performance maximum airflow will be reduced  
by 17%.  
XPert  
System  
For the remote blower used for XPert Stations, follow the wiring  
diagram in Appendix C and wire the blower wires in the electrical  
junction box located behind the front panel. These wires are  
switched by the electrical relay via the blower switch.  
XPert  
Station  
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The maximum circuit load for the electrical relay is 6 amps. Only  
the remote blower wiring is connected inside the electrical junction  
box. The lights and airflow monitor are powered from a standard  
duplex electrical receptacle located nearby for connecting the  
power cord. All wiring for the XPert Filtered Balance Station  
should be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to local  
codes. In most cases, the XPert Filtered Balance Station will  
require the use of shielded conduit to protect the wiring. See  
Figure 3-4. The grounding connection shall not be made to the  
terminal box cover. The building electrical supply system for the  
remote blower should include overload protection such as a switch  
or circuit breaker in close proximity and within easy reach of the  
operator. The switch or circuit breaker shall be marked as the  
disconnecting device. Consult NEC-2002 for proper installation.  
Figure 3-4  
XPert Filtered Balance Station Conduit Location for Wiring  
External Remote Blower.  
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230V Models  
The same procedure applies for the 230V except it is shipped  
without a plug. Install the appropriate plug for your electrical  
specifications per local codes.  
Set the Face Velocity with the  
Speed Control Adjustment  
For XPert Filtered Balance Systems, adjustment of the speed  
control gives the correct face velocity and is located behind the  
front panel. The face velocity should be adjusted from 60 to 100  
fpm for weighing operations. (Consult your Safety Officer for  
airflow recommendations for your application). Containment is  
maximized at a setting within this range. Working at the lowest  
face velocity appropriate for the application will give the quietest  
operation. Face velocity measurements are made using an  
anemometer. An electric anemometer can be obtained from your  
laboratory supply dealer. Face velocity measurements should be  
taken in accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual. Using  
a small Phillips screwdriver, adjust the speed control to give the  
required face velocity. See Figures 6-1 and 6-2 in Chapter 6 to  
locate the speed control. The face velocity is increased by turning  
the speed control counter clockwise and clockwise to decrease face  
velocity.  
XPert  
Filtered  
Balance  
System Only  
Validating the Vented Enclosure  
To determine the actual face velocity at the sash opening, airflow  
velocity readings are taken. This should be done across the sash  
opening of the enclosure in accordance with the Industrial  
Ventilation Manual. (See Appendix E) The “average face  
velocity” is achieved by taking readings in two rows across the  
enclosure with the readings 6" from the ends and evenly spaced  
every 12"; the first row is 3" down from the upper sash foil and the  
second row is 3" up from the work surface. A total of four  
readings will be taken for the 2' enclosure, six readings taken for  
the 3' enclosure and eight readings taken for the 4' enclosure and  
then averaged. Refer to Chapter 2 for proper airflow volumes for  
your particular model.  
The XPert enclosures have been tested at Labconco’s airflow test  
facility per ASHRAE 110-1995. All enclosures achieve an “as  
manufactured rating” of less than 0.05 part per million (ppm) at 4  
liters per minute (lpm); AM <0.05 (Consult Labconco for  
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individual ratings). For “field use” ASHRAE testing contact  
Labconco for a certified on-site contractor. For particulate powder  
validation, Labconco had containment testing performed to  
validate the enclosures for sodium naproxen powders. The XPert  
HEPA filtered enclosures demonstrated excellent containment  
when used by an operator using excellent technique and good  
containment when used by an operator using marginal technique.  
While no enclosure can compensate for improper technique, these  
tests confirm that the XPert HEPA Filtered Enclosures provide a  
safe working environment. Labconco also performed extensive  
ASHRAE testing to validate the enclosures for gas containment.  
For copies of these validation reports, contact Labconco Customer  
Service.  
The XPert enclosures were also subjected to Biological  
Containment testing, using a modified Personnel Protection Test,  
as described in NSF/ANSI Standard Number 49. An aerosol  
challenge of approximately 5 x 108 spores of Bacillus subtilus var  
Niger were released in the enclosure and appropriate air sampling  
equipment established the number of spores that escaped through  
the sash opening. Each size enclosure was tested three times. All  
three sizes of the enclosure were tested at 75 FPM inflow and  
typically 1 or less than one spore escaped from the enclosure  
during each of the tests.  
NOTE: Face velocity profiles and smoke testing  
should be performed frequently per your  
organization’s quality system to ensure safe  
performance.  
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Sealing the Filtered Enclosure to  
the Work Surface  
When the filtered enclosure has been set in place, ducted, (if  
necessary), and wired, it may be sealed at the work surface to  
prevent spilled materials from collecting under the walls. A bead  
of silicone sealant is recommended to seal the filtered enclosure to  
the work surface.  
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CHAPTER 4  
HIGH PERFORMANCE  
FEATURES AND SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS  
High Performance Features:  
The patented* XPert Filtered Balance System and XPert  
Filtered Balance Station are designed to meet the needs of the  
laboratory scientist, and provide superior containment while  
conserving energy at OSHA approved “low flow” velocities as  
low as 60 feet per minute. The filtered enclosures have been  
tested to effectively contain toxic and noxious materials when  
properly installed and operated. What makes the filtered  
enclosures so unique is the revolutionary way they direct air  
into and through the contaminated air chamber. Labconco  
engineered the filtered enclosures to minimize the effects of  
turbulence. The containment-enhancing and aerodynamic  
designs of the upper sash foil, side air foils, lower air foil,  
upper dilution air supply, and rear perforated baffle all work in  
concert to produce horizontal airflow patterns that significantly  
reduce powder, chemical and particulate concentrations  
through the work area.  
*(U.S. Patent No. 6,461,233)  
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These concentrations of materials are predominantly removed  
on the “first pass” of airflow through the chamber resulting in  
high performance containment.  
The plenum and the HEPA filter are jacketed by negative  
pressure. Should a leak occur in the filter gasket or the  
plenum, the contaminated air is recaptured and refiltered.  
The XPert Filtered Balance System and XPert Filtered Balance  
Station include a true bag-in/bag-out HEPA filter disposal  
system to protect the worker from contact with hazardous  
powders and particulates. User’s of both products are  
encouraged to routinely check airflow with the use of the  
airflow monitor.  
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19  
15  
10  
3
8
18  
2
4
6
1
5
Not Shown 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28 (See  
Figure 4-2)  
Figure 4-1  
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Figure 4-2  
HEPA Filtered Enclosure Airflow Diagram  
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1. Aerodynamic Clean-Sweep™ Air Foil has a unique shape  
that allows air to sweep the work surface for maximum  
containment. The Clean-Sweep™ openings create a  
constant protective barrier from contaminants. Should the  
operator inadvertently block the airflow entering the air  
foil, air continues to pass under the air foil and through the  
Clean-Sweep openings. See Figures 4-1 and 4-3.  
Figure 4-3  
2. Containment-Enhancing Upper Sash Foil includes an  
open air passage directly atop the sash foil to bleed air into  
the hood chamber and direct chemical, powder and  
particulate materials away from the sash opening. The  
radiused sash foil sweeps airflow into the hood with  
minimal turbulence. See Figures 4-1 and 4-4.  
Figure 4-4  
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3. Upper Dilution Air Supply provides bypass air from  
above the work area. This feature constantly bathes the  
inside of the sash with clean air and reduces powders,  
particulate materials and chemical fumes along the sash  
plane, near the critical breathing zone. Five to seven  
percent of the required air volume is introduced through the  
upper dilution air supply. The upper dilution air supply  
also reduces stagnant pockets of air in the upper interior.  
See Figure 4-2.  
4. Zoned Rear Perforated Baffle directs horizontal laminar  
air streams to the three-zoned sections of the perforated  
baffle. The three-zoned sections have increasingly more  
open area at the bottom that help form laminar airflow.  
This minimizes the potential for air to roll forward  
preventing contaminants from moving toward the sash  
opening. The majority of contaminants are highly diluted,  
captured and removed on the first pass through the  
enclosure. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2.  
5. Side-Entry Air Foils allow turbulence-free air to enter the  
enclosure from the sides and allow clean air to sweep the  
interior walls of the enclosure. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2.  
6. Ergonomic Slope of 10 degrees provides maximum  
visibility, and comfort reduces glare, thereby minimizing  
operator fatigue. See Figure 4-1.  
7. Internal Depth of 23" provides necessary depth to support  
modern balances and other auxiliary equipment without  
extending outside the enclosure or resting on the lower air  
foil. See Figure 4-1  
8. Safety Glass Sash with Spring-Loaded Latch has a  
wiping seal to contain contaminants and features a spring-  
loaded latch to secure sash open for loading and cleaning.  
The sash must be down for normal operation. See Figure  
4-1.  
9. Utility Ports with Iris allows electrical cords and data  
cords to pass through the back of enclosure without leaving  
a large hole for contaminants to escape. The enclosure  
ships with solid plugs. Iris plugs are included with the  
User’s Manual. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.  
10. Accessory Guardian Airflow Monitor or Guardian™  
1000 Digital Airflow Monitor continuously monitors  
airflow. An audio/visual alarm alerts the user to low  
airflow conditions. The Guardian 1000 Digital Airflow  
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Monitor also displays a face velocity value, provides an  
RS232 output, a night setback mode and several auxiliary  
relay ports. Both airflow monitors are available options on  
all XPert models. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.  
11. Inherently Safe Impeller has a negative pressure plenum  
that surrounds the positive pressure impeller so that if a  
leak should occur, the unfiltered air is captured and  
refiltered. See Figure 4-2.  
12. Vibration-Isolated Motorized Impeller has vibration  
isolation supports, which eliminates transfer of vibration to  
the work surface. This is extremely useful in weighing  
operations with precision balances. The impeller wheel is  
also dynamically balanced. See Figure 4-2.  
13. Speed Control regulates the speed of the motorized  
impeller and is used by the certifier to validate and adjust  
the inflow velocity. Located behind the front panel. See  
Figure 4-2.  
14. Space-Saving Design increases effective laboratory  
workspace, because the impeller and HEPA filter are  
contained within the enclosure, a separate filtered blower  
module is not required. See Figure 4-1  
15. Fluorescent Lamp is located above the work area, out of  
contact with contaminated air. A safety glass window  
beneath the lamp distributes the light evenly across the  
work surface. See Figure 4-1.  
16. Filter System Pressure Gauge indicates the total system  
pressure across the HEPA filter and pressurized plenum to  
help predict HEPA filter loading. See Figure 4-1.  
17. Filter Clamping Bolt evenly seals the HEPA filter to the  
frame of the enclosure. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.  
18. Sash. The sash is constructed of 1/4 inch tempered safety  
glass. It pivots up for loading and cleaning. See Figure 4-1  
19. Control Panel. The control panel, which is located above  
the sash, contains the filter system pressure gauge, control  
switches and the electronics. See Figure 4-1.  
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20. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Filter is rated to  
remove 99.99% of all particles 0.3 micron in size. See  
Figure 4-2.  
21. Lamp Ballast (Not Shown) for the fluorescent lamp is  
located behind the control panel.  
22. Accessory Work Surface (not shown) is dished and  
contoured to fit the dimensions of the enclosures to contain  
spills.  
23. XPert Filtered Balance Station Exhaust Collar (Not  
shown) provides a 6" diameter transition to a remote  
blower or house exhaust system. See figure 3-2 in Chapter  
3.  
24. Accessory Odor Control Carbon Filters are available for  
nuisance odor control. Accessory carbon filters are  
designed to remove trace amounts of noxious fumes;  
capacity is not adequate to remove continuous fume  
generation. The carbon filters are supported above the  
HEPA filter and the gasket side is down and compressed by  
the weight of the carbon filter. Carbon filters are listed in  
Chapter 7. See Figure 4-2.  
25. Accessory Exhaust Connection Kits are available to duct  
integral blower models including the XPert Filtered  
Balance System to the outside. The exhaust connection  
allows the operator additional protection from hazardous  
fumes or vapors and should be used if the carbon filter  
capacity is not adequate. Each kit includes an epoxy-  
coated steel exhaust transition adapter with manual  
adjustable damper designed for 6" diameter PVC duct. See  
Figure 3-3 in Chapter 3.  
26. Upper Diffuser Screen provides protection for the HEPA  
Filter and (LED) airflow sensor. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.  
27. HEPA Filter Access Port to access HEPA filter during  
filter changing procedures. For harmful powders and  
particulates, the true bag-in/bag-out procedure is used to  
properly dispose of the contaminated HEPA filter. See  
Figure 4-2.  
28. Utility Shelves (not shown) allow the user to hold utensils  
and printers on shelves inside the enclosure. See Chapter 7.  
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Safety Precautions  
1. Although the enclosure has been engineered to maintain  
optimum operator safety, caution should always be used  
while working. Prior to using the enclosure, check to make  
sure that the exhaust blower is operating and that air is  
entering the enclosure at its specified face velocity. The  
use of an airflow monitor is recommended to alert the user  
to a problem with airflow.  
2. Use good housekeeping in the enclosure at all times. Clean  
up spills immediately. Periodically clean enclosure  
interior.  
3. Do not overload the work surface with apparatus or work  
material. The safe operation of the enclosure is based upon  
having proper airflow through the structure. Do not place  
large objects directly on the work surface. Instead, elevate  
the object 3/4" on blocks to allow a flow of air under the  
object and into the rear baffle exhaust slots. Ensure blocks  
are level and secured in place.  
4. Blocking large portions of the rear baffle will change the  
airflow pattern in the enclosure causing turbulence. (Do  
not store containers or supplies against the rear baffle, as  
this will affect airflow).  
5. Always work with your hands as far back into the enclosure  
as possible. Keep all powders, chemicals and apparatus  
inside the lower air foil of the enclosure.  
6. Do not work in this enclosure without the exhaust system  
running.  
7. Perchloric acid use in this enclosure is prohibited.  
8. High-level radioisotope materials are prohibited in this  
enclosure. Consult your Safety Officer.  
9. Avoid cross drafts and limit traffic in front of the enclosure.  
Air disturbances created may draw contaminants out of the  
enclosure.  
10. A qualified certification technician should test the  
enclosure before it is initially used. The enclosure should  
be validated whenever it is relocated.  
11. The use of safety goggles, protective clothing, gloves and  
any other personal protective equipment recommended by  
your safety officer should be used.  
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12. The sash must remain in the down position while using the  
enclosure.  
13. Proper performance of the enclosure depends largely upon  
its location and the operator’s work habits. Consult the  
references in Appendix D.  
14. The enclosure should be recertified whenever it is serviced  
or at least annually thereafter.  
15. The HEPA filter provides personnel and environmental  
protection from particulate matter. Because room air is  
drawn over the work surface during operation, this  
enclosure should not be used for operations requiring  
product protection from environmental contamination.  
16. Avoid the use of flammable gases or solvents in the  
enclosure if possible. Care must be taken to ensure against  
the concentration of flammable or explosive gases or  
vapors. Use of an open flame should be avoided in the  
enclosure. Open flames may disrupt the airflow patterns in  
the cabinet, burn the HEPA filter and damage the filter’s  
adhesive. Gases under high pressure should not be used in  
the enclosure as they may disrupt the airflow patterns of the  
cabinet.  
17. HEPA filters are only effective for entrapment of  
particulate matter. Manipulations that generate gases or  
vapors from toxic chemicals or radionuclides, must be  
evaluated carefully from the standpoint of buildup to  
dangerous levels, the decontamination of the enclosure and  
compliance with applicable regulations.  
18. The surface of the HEPA filter is fragile and should not be  
touched. Care must be taken to avoid puncturing the  
HEPA filter during installation or normal operation. If you  
suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged DO NOT use  
the enclosure; contact a local certification agency or  
Labconco.  
19. The HEPA filter in the enclosure will gradually accumulate  
airborne particulate matter from the room and from work  
performed in the enclosure. The rate of accumulation will  
depend upon the cleanliness of the room air, the amount of  
time the enclosure is operating and the nature of work  
being done in the enclosure. With normal usage, the HEPA  
filters will last two to five years before requiring  
replacement.  
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20. Ensure that the filtered enclosure is connected to an  
electrical service in accordance with local and national  
electrical codes. Failure to do so may create a fire or  
electrical hazard. Do not remove or service any electrical  
components without first disconnecting the filtered  
enclosure from electrical service.  
21. Use of an open flame must be avoided with the enclosure.  
Open flames may disrupt the airflow patterns in the  
enclosure and cause a fire hazard with volatile solvents.  
22. Increase the face velocity by adjusting the speed control of  
the motorized impeller on the XPert Filtered Balance  
System or change the HEPA filter when the face velocity  
falls below acceptable limits established by your Safety  
Officer.  
23. Exhaust carbon filters and HEPA filters are disposed as  
hazardous waste. The user is responsible for recording the  
chemicals adsorbed or treated by the filters and disposing  
properly. HEPA filters should be disposed using the  
disposal bag on XPert enclosures.  
24. Ensure only trained operators use the enclosure. New users  
should review the User’s Manual and become familiar with  
the operation of the enclosure.  
25. If the filtered enclosure is to be used in a confined space,  
make sure the space is well ventilated and the concentration  
of toxic contaminants cannot accumulate greater than the  
TWA.  
26. Proper operation of the enclosure depends largely upon the  
enclosure location and the operator’s work habits. The  
enclosure should be located away from traffic patterns,  
doors, fans, ventilation registers, fume hoods, and any other  
air-handling device that could disrupt its airflow patterns.  
Consult Chapter 2: Prerequisites and Chapter 3: Getting  
Started sections of this manual for further details.  
27. Only powders and particulates removed by HEPA filters  
and trace chemicals, which can be safely adsorbed and  
treated with specific carbon based filters are appropriate for  
use in this enclosure.  
28. The warning properties (i.e., odor, taste) of the volatile  
organic compounds or other material being used in the  
enclosure must be adequate to provide an early indication  
that the carbon filter may be saturated or inadequate.  
Contact Labconco for help with chemical assessment.  
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29. Use the smallest possible quantity of chemical(s) within the  
enclosure and never exceed the amount, which can be  
effectively adsorbed by the Odor Control carbon filter  
before breakthrough.  
30. For weighing procedures, adjust face velocity between 60  
and 100 FPM for effective operation.  
31. Leave the blower on for at least one minute after work in  
the enclosure has been completed.  
32. If a chemical, powder or particulates are spilled on the  
work surface, DO NOT switch off the blower until all  
traces have been removed.  
33. Tag enclosures with appropriate warning, if filters have  
been removed for service.  
34. If the blower fails during use, processes should cease and  
the area should be vacated and ventilated.  
35. Always refer to the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical  
Hazards before proceeding.  
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APPROPRIATE  
APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
Now that the installation of your filtered enclosure is completed,  
you are ready to use your filtered enclosure. Read this chapter to  
learn about:  
1. Routine Daily Work Procedures.  
2. Suitable Applications.  
3. Appropriate HEPA Filter Applications, Suitability and  
Guidelines.  
4. Odor Control Carbon Filter Applications.  
5. Definition of Terms.  
6. Appropriate Chemicals for Odor Control Carbon Filters.  
7. Hazardous Misapplications for Odor Control Carbon  
Filters.  
8. Chemical Carcinogen use with Odor Control Carbon  
Filters.  
9. Prohibited Acid Use.  
Routine Daily Work Procedures  
Planning  
Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required  
before beginning work.  
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Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or  
entry into the room while the enclosure is in use.  
Start-up  
Turn on exhaust system and accessory light.  
Only raise the sash for loading and cleaning.  
Check the baffle air slots for obstructions.  
Allow the enclosure to operate unobstructed for 1 minute.  
Wear a long sleeved lab coat and rubber gloves. Use  
protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if appropriate.  
Consult your Safety Officer for additional personal  
protective equipment recommendations.  
Loading Materials and Equipment  
Load only the materials required for the procedure. Do not  
overload the enclosure.  
Do not obstruct the air foil, or rear baffle slots.  
Large objects should not be placed close together and  
should be elevated above the work surface to permit  
airflow to sweep under the equipment.  
After loading, wait one minute to purge airborne  
contaminants from the work area.  
Work Techniques  
Keep all materials inside the lower air foil, and perform all  
contaminated operations as far to the rear of the work area  
as possible.  
Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work  
area.  
Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the  
airflow patterns of the enclosure.  
Final Purging  
Upon completion of work, the enclosure should be allowed  
to operate for two to three minutes undisturbed, to purge  
airborne contaminants from the work area before shutting  
down the blower.  
Unloading Materials and Equipment  
Objects in contact with contaminated material should be  
surface decontaminated before removal from the enclosure.  
All open trays, weigh vessels or containers should be  
covered before being removed from the enclosure.  
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Shutdown  
Turn off the exhaust system and light.  
Suitable Applications  
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,  
USA) has established guidelines for chemical cartridge and HEPA  
filtered respirators. Suitable applications for the filtered enclosures  
are based on these guidelines. As with respirators, chemical  
contaminants are adsorbed or treated by carbon; particulates,  
powders and biohazardous materials are filtered by the HEPA filter  
before air is returned to the room. Biohazardous materials or other  
hazardous solids can be used with the HEPA filtered enclosure as  
long as appropriate decontamination occurs before filter changing  
operations. See Chapter 6 for decontamination procedures.  
Listed below are suitable applications for HEPA filters and  
accessory Odor Control Carbon Filters.  
HEPA Filter Applications,  
Suitability and Guidelines  
Biohazardous materials and hazardous solids to protect only  
the operator and the surrounding environment.  
Weighing of powders.  
Release of particulates using a HEPA filter.  
Powder or particulate procedures traditionally performed on  
an open bench.  
The HEPA filtered enclosure provides personal and  
environmental protection from particulate matter, hazardous  
powders and biohazardous materials. Because room air is  
drawn through the enclosure during operation, this enclosure  
should not be used for operations requiring sample protection  
from environmental contamination.  
HEPA filters are only effective for entrapment of particulate  
matter, hazardous powders and biohazardous materials.  
Manipulations that generate gases or vapors, i.e., toxic  
chemicals or radionuclides, require the use of a HEPA and  
carbon filter in combination. Otherwise the enclosure should  
be ducted to the outside. The surface of the HEPA filter is  
fragile and should not be touched. Care must be taken to  
avoid puncturing the HEPA filter during installation. If you  
suspect that a HEPA filter has been damaged, DO NOT use  
the enclosure. See Chapter 6 for Replacing the HEPA Filter or  
using a Bag-In/Bag-Out Disposal Bag.  
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The HEPA filter will gradually accumulate airborne  
particulate matter from the room and from work performed in  
the enclosure. The rate of accumulation will depend upon the  
cleanliness of the room air, the amount of time the enclosure is  
operating, and the nature of work being done. With normal  
usage, the HEPA filters will last two to five years before  
requiring replacement.  
Each filtered enclosure is provided with a HEPA filter. For  
powders and particulates follow the HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag-  
Out procedure in Chapter 6 for disposal instructions. For  
biohazardous materials, follow the Decontamination  
Procedure in Chapter 6 for disposal instructions.  
Odor Control Carbon Filter  
Applications (sold as an  
accessory)  
Release of low concentrations of vapors effectively adsorbed  
or treated in carbon based filters.  
Treatment of low-level carcinogens or suspected carcinogens.  
(See Chemical Carcinogens in Chapter 5)  
Procedures that may have traditionally been done on the open  
bench (low levels only).  
Odoriferous chemicals that are an unpleasant nuisance.  
Other applications, not fitting the above guidelines, would be  
better suited with the exhaust ducted to the outside. The exhaust  
connection kit (See Chapter 3 and Chapter 7) can be added to the  
XPert Filtered Balance System for ducting to the outside.  
Additionally, the XPert Filtered Balance Station is factory  
prepared to be connected to a remote blower, or house exhaust  
system for ducting to the outside. Labconco also manufactures  
fume hoods and Class II Biological Safety Cabinets for exhausting  
to the outside. Consult Labconco product specialist for additional  
information.  
REFERENCES TO NIOSH OR OSHA  
GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO  
ANY WORK PLACE UNDER THE  
JURISDICTION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT  
OF LABOR. OTHER COUNTRIES OUTSIDE  
THE U.S. HAVE ESTABLISHED STANDARDS,  
WHICH MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM  
THOSE USED AS GUIDELINES FOR THIS  
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PRODUCT. IT IS THE USER’S  
RESPONSIBILITY TO BECOME AWARE OF  
LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE  
SAFE USE AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS,  
CARBON AND HEPA FILTERS. KNOWLEDGE  
OF ESTABLISHED SAFE EXPOSURE LEVELS  
IS IMPERATIVE TO THE PROPER USE OF  
FILTERED ENCLOSURES.  
Definition of Terms  
NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and  
Health/Mine Safety and Health Administration. (U.S.A.)  
TWA – Recommended Exposure Limits expressed as a Time  
Weighted Average. The exposure limit for that chemical for up to  
a 10-hour workday, 40 hours a week. Expressed in units of parts  
per million or milligrams per cubic meter.  
Odor Threshold – The value in parts per million or milligrams per  
cubic meter for which one might expect to smell a chemical’s  
presence in the air. This value is very subjective and detection will  
vary with the sensitivity of one’s nose. The period of time until the  
odor threshold is reached in the exhaust stream can be estimated  
from Labconco exclusive computerized filter modeling program.  
Contact Labconco on carbon filter life for specific applications.  
See Chapter 6.  
Saturation Level or Time – There is a limit to the amount of  
chemical that can be adsorbed by activated carbon, or neutralized  
by chemically-treated carbon. Once the capacity of the carbon is  
reached, it is considered to be saturated and will adsorb (or  
neutralize) no further material; the outlet concentration of the  
chemical will equal the inlet concentration from that point until the  
filter is replaced. (Note that the capacity of activated carbon is not  
a constant, but varies with the inlet concentration). Labconco  
Technical specialists can determine with the computerized carbon-  
modeling program the estimated time saturation for a particular  
chemical. When using a HEPA filter alone in all filtered  
enclosures or in combination with an Odor Control carbon filter,  
the speed control will need to be increased to allow for HEPA filter  
loading. Measure filtered enclosure face velocity with an  
anemometer.  
IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health). An  
atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces  
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immediate irreversible health effects. IDLH concentrations should  
not be approached in the enclosure.  
Appropriate Chemicals for Odor  
Control Carbon Filters  
Below is a general set of rules to determine appropriateness of  
chemical usage.  
Selected organic chemicals considered to be  
occupational carcinogens by NIOSH can be used  
in the filtered enclosure with carbon filters  
under rigid restrictions. See separate discussion  
on carcinogens for special instructions.  
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Organics must have time weighted exposure limits (TWA) of 1  
PPM or greater.  
Chemicals must have a detectable odor at concentrations below the  
TWA for the chemical.  
Chemicals must be designated by NIOSH guidelines as acceptable  
for use with chemical cartridge-type respirators (the exception is  
formaldehyde and ammonia/amines, which used impregnated  
carbon). Chemicals not listed by NIOSH in the Pocket Guide must  
be approved by Labconco Product Specialist (or Engineering).  
Inlet concentration must never exceed the IDLH (Immediately  
Dangerous to Life and Health) concentrations.  
Chemicals having a recommendation by NIOSH of at least  
“Escape GMFOV” (Gas Mask Full-Face Respirator).  
When evaporating a mixture of chemicals, the chemical having the  
lowest TWA will be used to determine if the mixture meets the  
guidelines.  
Call a Labconco Product Specialist at 1-800-821-5525 for  
assistance in chemical appropriateness.  
Hazardous Misapplications for  
Odor Control Carbon Filters with  
Volatile Chemicals  
There is one scenario where the accessory carbon filter  
misapplication would be a part of a hazardous condition. If the  
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user continues to operate the enclosure with any of the following  
conditions present a potentially hazardous condition will exist:  
1. The inlet concentration of vapors is greater than the TWA.  
2. The carbon filter becomes saturated.  
3. The ventilation of the room is insufficient to dilute the  
exhaust of the enclosure to below the TWA for the  
chemical.  
When the inlet concentration is greater than the TWA, extra  
measures must be taken to monitor the filter and number of room  
air exchanges.  
Chemical Carcinogen Use with  
Odor Control Carbon Filters  
Selected carcinogens may be used safely with Odor Control carbon  
filters under the following restrictions.  
The use of a vented fume hood or ventilated  
enclosure with ducting to the outside is always  
the preferred method when working with  
carcinogens. The Odor Control carbon filters  
should only be used, as a last resort when  
venting to the outside is not an option. Another  
option is the use of the XPert Filtered Balance  
Station, which uses a remote blower.  
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The potential carcinogens are listed in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to  
Chemical Hazards as “Ca.” Each potential carcinogen must have a  
TWA of 1 or greater; have minimum respirator recommendation of  
Escape GMFOV, and an odor threshold significantly lower than  
the TWA for the chemical.  
The inlet concentration or the evaporation rate of the chemical  
must never exceed the TWA for the chemical.  
Consult a Labconco Technical Specialist for estimated saturation  
life. See Chapter 6 for an example of estimating saturation life.  
Another source is the Labconco chemical guide for carbon filtered  
enclosures.  
Prohibited Acid Use  
The XPert Filtered Balance System motorized impeller cannot be  
exposed to acids. Where applications require the use of acids, a  
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separate ventilated enclosure or vented fume hood should be used  
with a remote blower ducted to the outside.  
No exceptions are permitted, as the impeller life span will be  
limited with acid use.  
NOTE: Low level acids can be used with the XPert Filtered  
Balance Station, which uses a remote blower.  
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MAINTAINING YOUR  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
Monitoring airflow and changing the filters is the primary  
maintenance required. Decontamination may be required and is  
reviewed in Chapter 6. Certification and recertification is  
reviewed in Chapter 6.  
Review this chapter on maintenance for the following:  
1. Routine Maintenance.  
2. Decontamination.  
3. Determination of when to replace the HEPA filters.  
4. How to install a new HEPA filter with the bag-in/bag-out  
procedure on XPert Filtered Balance Systems & Stations.  
5. HEPA filter leak test.  
6. Speed control adjustment and setting the inflow face velocity.  
7. Operating and calibrating the airflow monitors.  
8. Determination of when to replace Odor Control carbon filters  
and how to replace.  
9. Calculating Odor Control carbon filter life.  
10. Initial certification.  
11. Re-certification.  
12. Fluorescent light replacement.  
13. Motorized impeller replacement.  
14. Speed control replacement.  
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Routine Maintenance Schedule  
Weekly  
Wipe down the interior surfaces of the enclosure with a  
disinfectant or cleaner, depending upon the usage of the  
unit and allow to dry.  
Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces of the  
enclosure, particularly the front and top to remove any  
accumulated dust.  
Operate the exhaust system, noting the airflow velocity  
through the enclosure using a source of visible smoke.  
Airflow monitors are recommended for constant  
monitoring.  
Monthly (or more often as required)  
Determine the actual face velocity through the sash opening  
of the enclosure where the average reading should be at the  
specified velocity. (Use calibrated thermal anemometer or  
other approved apparatus). Airflow alarms are  
recommended for constant monitoring.  
The enclosure rear baffle should be checked for any  
blockage to ensure that the enclosure is maintaining proper  
airflow.  
All weekly activities.  
Check face velocity. Increase speed control or change  
HEPA filter when face velocity of the enclosure drops  
below the recommended speed for your facility or if the  
airflow alarm monitor alerts you. Airflow monitors are  
recommended.  
HEPA  
While the enclosure is filled with the contaminant, test  
filter condition on Odor Control carbon filters using the  
appropriate gas detector tube at intervals of 20% of the total  
estimated time. The exception to the 20% recommendation  
is formaldehyde or any carcinogen or suspected carcinogen.  
These hazardous chemicals must be checked at least every  
10% of the total estimated time. Gas detector tubes for the  
specific chemicals that are being used in the enclosure can  
be obtained from your laboratory supply dealer.  
Replace Odor Control carbon filters when chemical  
breakthrough is indicated by odor, time, detector tube, or  
for some chemicals, analytical instrumentation. See  
“Replacing Odor Control Carbon Filters” section of this  
manual in Chapter 6.  
CARBON  
CARBON  
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Annually  
Replace the fluorescent lamps.  
Have the enclosure validated by a qualified certification  
technician. See Certification and Recertification in Chapter  
6.  
All monthly activities.  
Decontamination  
When used in conjunction with biohazards, the XPert Filtered  
Balance System and XPert Filtered Balance Station should be  
decontaminated with formaldehyde gas before:  
maintenance work in contaminated areas  
HEPA filter changes  
moving the cabinet to a new location  
changing research programs  
after a gross spill of biohazardous material  
The procedures for performing a gaseous decontamination are  
thoroughly outlined in the U.S. Department of Health, Education  
and Welfare booklet entitled Formaldehyde Decontamination of  
Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinets, available from NIH,  
Division of Safety, Bethesda, MD 20892, call 301-496-2801  
Determination of when to Replace  
HEPA Filters  
The HEPA filters in the filtered enclosures gradually accumulate  
airborne particulate matter and powders from the enclosure and  
room. The rate of accumulation will depend upon the cleanliness  
of the room air, the amount of time the enclosure is operating, and  
the nature of work being done in the enclosure. In typical  
installations and usage, the HEPA filters will last two to five years  
before requiring replacement. Replace HEPA filters when face  
velocity drops below the recommended 60-80 fpm velocity, and  
the speed control is adjusted to full speed. Replace HEPA filters if  
it fails the HEPA Filter Leak Test in Chapter 6.  
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How to Install a New HEPA Filter  
with the Bag-In/Bag-Out  
Procedure for XPert Filtered  
Balance Systems and Stations  
The XPert enclosures include a true bag-in/bag-out filter disposal  
system for safely removing the HEPA filter and protect the worker  
from toxic powders and particulates. See Figures 6-1 for the Bag-  
In/Bag-Out Procedure. For your safety, wear appropriate personal  
protective equipment during the change of HEPA filters. If  
working with biohazardous materials, use the decontamination  
procedure outlined in Chapter 6. (Consult your Safety Officer  
before performing filter changes).  
1. With the enclosure OFF, remove the front panel secured by  
two screws on top of the enclosure.  
2. Remove the bungee cords and retaining strap on the bag  
and extend it out. The retaining strap provides an extra  
level of safety even though the enclosure is under negative  
pressure when the blower is on.  
3. Loosen the two filter clamp bolts with a 9/16" socket  
securing the HEPA filter. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.  
4. Place both arms in the rear gloves of the bag, and carefully  
draw the HEPA filter out of the enclosure. Rest the HEPA  
filter on the floor, table or cart. Remove arms from bag  
gloves.  
5. Create two seals between the enclosure bag access port and  
the old HEPA filter. Seals can be heat sealed or sealed  
with tie wraps. Cut off the bag between the two seals and  
leave the bag stub on the access port to the enclosure.  
6. Place the new HEPA filter in the new bag. Then place the  
new bag and new HEPA filter over the old bag stub and  
onto the enclosure access port.  
7. Carefully remove the old bag stub using the single glove  
near the access port. Reattach the retaining strap on the  
perimeter of the new bag at the enclosure access port.  
Draw the old bag stub into the single glove and turn the  
glove inside out. Double seal this glove and cut off the  
glove with the contaminated bag stub inside.  
8. Carefully install the new HEPA filter and uniformly tighten  
the two filter clamp bolts until the HEPA filter gasket is  
compressed 50%.  
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9. Carefully fold and roll the new bag in four-inch pleats and  
push the bag into the access port. Reinstall the retaining  
strap and bungee cords. Turn the enclosure ON to draw a  
vacuum on the bag. Reinstall the front panel.  
Figure 6-1  
Bag-In-Bag-Out HEPA Filter Changing Procedure Diagram &  
Filter Leak Test Diagram  
HEPA Filter Leak Test  
Purpose  
HEPA  
After installing the new HEPA filter, the HEPA filter should be  
leak checked. This test is performed to determine the integrity of  
the HEPA filter, the filter housing, and the filter mounting frames.  
Leak testing is to be done by a qualified technician with calibrated  
equipment. Remove the top perforated exhaust cover by using a  
Phillips screwdriver to unfasten the (2) screws used to secure (2)  
clips. See Figure 6-1. The filter passes the leak test at .01% or  
better. Reference Leak Testing and Photometer scanning from the  
Institute of Environmental Services (IES-RP-CC001.3)  
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Apparatus  
1. An aerosol photometer ATI model 2D, 2E, 2G or  
equivalent. Air Techniques Hamilton Associates inc. 11403  
Cron Ridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117  
2. One aerosol generator of the Laskin nozzle(s) type. An  
aerosol of mineral oil or suitable liquid shall be created by  
flowing air through it. The compressed air supplied to the  
generator should be adjusted to a pressure of 10± 1 psig. during  
operation. Air Techniques Inc. Model TDA-4A or equal. One  
nozzle at 10 psig is (67.5 cfm x 100ug/l)/(Vol. of air), For the  
2' at 90 fpm or 130 cfm, one nozzle @10 psig is 13,500/130  
cfm = 52 ug/l. For the 3' at 90 fpm or 200 cfm, one nozzle @  
10 psig is 34 ug/l. For the 4' at 90 fpm or 265 cfm, one nozzle  
at 10 psig is 26 ug/l.  
3. Mineral oil (Catalog #1491400).  
4. Sampling Nozzle, Rectangular 1/2" x 3-1/4", Air Techniques,  
Inc.  
Procedure  
For the ATI 2G Photometer  
1. Turn on the photometer and allow it to operate for a minimum  
of 5 minutes. Leave the valve in the “CLEAR” setting.  
2. Press the “ENTER” keypad. Press the “REF” keypad.  
3. The display will display “P1” for approximately 1 second, and  
then display a numerical value.  
4. Using the “^” or “ν” keypads, respectively, increase or  
decrease the numerical value until it equals 52 (2'), 34 (3'). 26  
(4') for the enclosure at 90 fpm inflow velocity.  
5. Press the “ENTER” Keypad. The photometer will scan for 15  
seconds, and then the “0” keypad will flash. Press the “Enter”  
keypad. The unit will scan for 5 seconds, the display will read  
“0000,” and the unit will sound a confirming tone.  
6. Set the valve to “DOWNSTREAM.” Place the palm of your  
hand over the sampling port of the pistol. There should be a  
strong vacuum at this port. If the vacuum is weak, contact Air  
Techniques Hamilton Associates.  
7. Turn the enclosure on and let it operate for a minimum of 5  
minutes.  
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8. If necessary, adjust the speed control of the enclosure to  
maintain the following airflows at 90 fpm; 2' (130cfm), 3' (200  
cfm, 4' (265 cfm.)  
9. Position the aerosol generator discharge in the intake of the  
baffle inside the enclosure.  
10. Start the aerosol generator (Pressure to be +/- 1 PSIG). Ensure  
that one Laskin nozzle is in the “open” position.  
11. Allow the generator to operate for a minimum of 15 seconds.  
For all integral motorized impeller models, scan the  
downstream exhaust side of the HEPA filter by passing the  
sampling nozzle of the gun in slightly overlapping strokes over  
the entire surface the filter, with the sampling port not more  
than 1 inch from the surface of the filter media. Scan the entire  
periphery of the filter and the gasket between the filter frame  
and the enclosure frame. Scanning shall be done at a traverse  
rate of not more than 2 inches per second.  
NOTE: For the XPert Filtered Balance Station, place the  
sampling nozzle in the center of the remote blower  
exhaust.  
Acceptance  
Aerosol penetration shall not exceed 0.01 percent measured by the  
photometer  
Setting the Inflow Face Velocity  
with the Speed Control  
Adjustment  
XPERT  
FILTERED  
BALANCE  
SYSTEM  
1. Remove the front panel by loosening the (2) Phillips screws  
on top that secure the front panel.  
2. The speed control is located on the electrical subassembly  
located behind the switched control panel and below the  
front panel. See Figure 6-1.  
3. Adjust the speed control with a small Phillips screwdriver  
by turning the screw counterclockwise to increase blower  
speed or clockwise to decrease the blower speed. The  
speed control is very sensitive, so proceed with caution.  
4. Measure the inflow velocity per the averaging technique  
outlined in Chapter 3 and adjust the speed control slowly  
for the desired speed. Allow the speed to stabilize and re-  
measure the inflow velocity to confirm.  
5. Replace the front panel and tighten the screws.  
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Calibrate and Operate the Airflow  
Monitors  
Guardian Airflow Monitor (LED Monitor)  
Refer to Figure 6-2 for operation and calibration.  
OPTION  
Labconco Airflow Monitor / Airflow Switch Operation  
The Guardian Airflow Monitor (LED) consists of a circuit board  
and an airflow switch. This switch indicates airflow as safe or low.  
It does not provide an actual face velocity, but a small setscrew in  
the back of the sensor can adjust the airflow level that it classifies  
as “good/safe” or “low/alert.”  
The circuit board provides power to the sensor and also contains a  
“safe (green)” and “alert (red)” airflow LED indicators, as well as  
a “SILENCE ALARM” button to quiet the audio alarm. When  
first powered up, the PCB will light both red and green LED  
indicators and sound the alarm to indicate it is working. After 5  
seconds, the air monitor will indicate either good or bad airflow  
based on what the connected airflow switch detects. For low  
airflow, the unit will wait for 10 seconds of bad indications before  
it sounds both the audio alarm and the red “alert” LED indicator.  
If the “SILENCE ALARM” button is pressed, the audio alarm will  
be silenced, but the red “alert” LED will remain on. The alarm is  
silenced indefinitely unless an airflow change is detected. If safe  
airflow is later detected for 10 seconds, the green “safe” LED will  
be lit and the “alert” (red) LED will be shut off. At any time the  
airflow is safe/good, one can press the SILENCE ALARM test  
button and the audio alarm and the red LED will turn on as long as  
this button is held down. The PCB has also a two-pin connector  
for use as an external output with isolated relay contacts that close  
when the red/alert LED is lit (low airflow). These relay contacts  
are not affected by the “SILENCE ALARM” button.  
The PCB is mounted behind the front panel using standoffs and an  
appropriate label is used to highlight the “SILENCE ALARM”  
button with clear areas for the red and green LED’s. No holes to  
allow sound to be broadcast louder are necessary.  
The PCB can be prepared as a factory special with an additional  
connector for the following external inputs, and having the  
following possible functions:  
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External Alarm allows an external signal to sound the alarm,  
such as a sash open switch, or a “fail” signal from the building  
airflow system.  
Alarm Disable allows an external signal to prevent a “low”  
airflow alarm from occurring.  
Night Setback allows an external signal to prevent a “low”  
airflow alarm from occurring (not any different from Alarm  
Disable above other than the terminology.)  
Contact Labconco for ordering information on this special PCB.  
Calibration  
1. Ensure the flow switch and alarm circuit board are installed  
and operational.  
2. Allow the enclosure to operate for at least two minutes.  
3. If factory installed, the monitor will alarm at 60±10 fpm  
with the inflow velocity set at 90±10 fpm.  
4. To change the factory setting, set the inflow velocity  
required by your Safety Officer to the desired alarm  
condition using the speed control adjustment procedure  
outlined in Chapter 6.  
5. Once the alarm condition is set, use a small screwdriver to  
turn the adjustment screw on the airflow switch  
counterclockwise (facing the screw) until the “low” airflow  
red LED lights and the audible flow alarm sounds.  
6. Adjust the inflow velocity to the nominal operating point  
required by your Safety Officer.  
7. Over time the HEPA filter will load and eventually slow  
the inflow velocity. Once the alarm condition is met,  
simply increase the speed control outlined in Chapter 6 or  
replace the HEPA filter if the speed control is maximized.  
8. The table below lists typical alarm conditions based on  
normal operating conditions. Typical alarm conditions are  
set at face velocities of 10 to 30 feet per minute below the  
normal operating conditions due to supply air and exhaust  
air fluctuations, as well as room air cross drafts. Consult  
your Safety Officer for proper operating speeds.  
Enclosure Operating In-Flow  
Speed  
Alarm Condition Set Point  
Speed  
100 ± 10 fpm  
90 ± 10 fpm  
70-90 fpm  
60-80 fpm  
80 ± 10 fpm  
50-70 fpm  
70 ± 10 fpm  
50-60 fpm  
60 ± 10 fpm  
50 fpm  
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Figure 6-2  
Guardian Airflow Monitor (LED) with Airflow Switch  
Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow  
Monitor  
Option  
Refer to Figure 6-3 for operation and calibration. Refer to the  
separate Labconco 1000 Alarm Manual for detailed information.  
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Operation  
The Guardian Digital Airflow Monitor consists of the airflow  
sensor, the Alarm Unit, and the 15 VDC power supply. For 115V  
operation the alarm unit is powered by plugging the power supply  
into the factory-prepared digital airflow monitor socket. For  
230V operation, the Alarm Unit is powered by plugging the power  
supply into a building outlet. The alarm has “Enter,” “+,” and “-”  
buttons to program the monitor. There is also a green LED  
“SAFE,” yellow LED “CAUTION,” and red LED “LOW” with  
audible alarm for airflow conditions. The audible alarm can be  
permanently muted if desired. The Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow  
Monitor displays a face velocity value, provides an RS232  
communications port to a PC or building computer system, can be  
configured for external input connections such as night setback or  
external alarm and provides up to three output relays that can be  
configured. For complete detailed information, please refer to the  
separate Labconco 1000 Alarm User’s Manual provided with the  
enclosure.  
Digital 1000 Calibration  
The filtered enclosure comes factory calibrated with the monitor  
alarm at 60 ± 10 fpm with the inflow velocity set at 90± 10 fpm.  
To change the calibration, review the Labconco 1000 Alarm User’s  
Manual that comes with the enclosure. To successfully calibrate, it  
will be necessary to change the face velocity by adjusting the  
airflow exhaust volume with the speed control. The exhaust  
volume can be adjusted with the speed control or by using an  
adjustable damper for outside exhaust. NOTE: For accurate  
calibration, the front panel needs to be in place for each low  
calibration and high calibration set points to simulate real usage.  
Typical calibration conditions are set at face velocity air sample  
differences of a least 50 feet per minute. However, the airflow  
monitor is factory set and calibrated with a difference of at least 20  
fpm and can be changed in the CAL CONFIG MENU by changing  
the “lower/higher air sample difference.” If changed, then also  
change the “sensor difference” in CAL CONFIG MENU from  
10% to 3%. To change the red “Low” airflow alarm and yellow  
“CAUTION” adjust the values in CAL CONFIG MENU. Set  
“WARNING or CAUTION” air reset to 3 fpm. To complete the  
CAL CONFIGURATION, be sure to enter “Done.”  
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To start the calibration, use the Labconco 1000 Manual and enter  
the “CALIBRATIION” mode on the display. Follow the  
instructions on the display and alter the low and high exhaust  
volumes with the speed control. The following suggested inflow  
face velocity speeds are recommended to successfully calibrate.  
Typical low air alarms are set 10-30 fpm below operational speeds.  
Typical yellow cautions are set 3-10 fpm above the red low air  
alarm. Be sure to enter “Done” after completing the calibration in  
“SETUP.” Once completed, go to “RUN” and hit “ENTER.”  
Nominal Enclosure  
Low  
High  
Low Air Alarm Operating In Flow  
Calibration Calibration  
Set Point  
50 fpm  
Speed  
Set Point  
50-60 fpm  
50-70 fpm  
60-80 fpm  
Set Point  
60 fpm  
80 fpm  
100 fpm  
100-120 fpm  
100-140 fpm  
110-140 fpm  
60-70 fpm  
70-90 fpm  
Factory Settings  
60 ± 10 fpm  
90 ± 10 fpm  
60 ± 10 fpm  
90 ± 10 fpm  
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Figure 6-3  
Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor  
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Determination of When to  
Replace Odor Control Carbon  
Filters and How to Replace  
The carbon filters MUST be replaced when any one of the  
following two conditions are met:  
1. The filtered enclosure outlet (exhaust) concentration  
approaches the inlet concentration, indicating filter saturation.  
2. The odor in the work area becomes intolerable or the  
concentration of the chemical in the work area is greater than  
the TWA.  
There are four means of determining when its time to change the  
carbon filters (not shown in the order of preference).  
Odor - A person’s sensitivity to odor, tolerance of odor and their  
comfort level under odoriferous conditions vary with the  
individual. While odor is an indicator that chemicals are passing  
through the carbon filter, several points need to be understood:  
Odor within the room is not necessarily an indication of  
saturation or hazardous exposure concentrations.  
Odor can be used as a prompt to sample the chemical  
concentration on the exit side of the carbon filter.  
Organic chemicals approved for use in the filtered enclosure  
have odors that are detectable before reaching the time  
weighted exposure limits.  
Detection Tubes - Color change indicators can be used to measure  
the concentration of the chemical at the exit side of the carbon  
filter or in the outlet exhaust. A kit including syringe pump and  
flexible tubing can be purchased as an accessory from Labconco  
(Catalog # 6924900). Labconco Customer Service Representatives  
are supplied with detector tube catalog numbers, as well as  
telephone numbers to direct you to where to purchase these items.  
For Organic, Formaldehyde and Ammonia, chemical specific  
detector tubes should be purchased when installing fresh filters.  
Each kit contains instructions on how many strokes of the syringe  
are required to obtain the stated sensitivity. The sampling syringe  
is connected to the filtered enclosure exhaust. Connect the syringe  
to the detector tube while the system is running and pull the air  
through the tube with the syringe. Each stroke of the  
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syringe represents a 100-ml sample and corresponds to the number  
of strokes necessary to give the indicated color changes. Due to the  
wide variety of organics and varying TWA’s, it is recommended  
that specific detector tubes be purchased directly from Sensidyne,  
Draeger or your laboratory supply dealer. Alternate detector  
pumps can also be purchased from your laboratory supply dealers.  
The vast majority of detector tubes available start measuring at the  
TWA. When a user observes a color change in the tube, they  
should replace the filter immediately. If no detector tube for your  
specific chemical is available, other means of detection must be  
used.  
Time - For applications that have very consistent inlet  
concentrations and operating time, “Time” can be used to  
anticipate saturation or TWA levels based on prior experience.  
However, this does not replace the need for sampling. Consult  
Labconco technical specialist for an estimate of carbon filter life  
based on chemical usage. Detector tubes, or analytical  
instrumentation should always be used to determine concentrations  
in the carbon filter. It is recommended that the carbon filters be  
checked with detector tubes or other means at intervals of 20% of  
the total estimated filter life. The exception to the 20%  
recommendation is formaldehyde and any carcinogen or suspected  
carcinogen. These more hazardous chemicals must be checked at  
least every 10% of the total estimated time.  
Analytical Instrumentation - This is the most accurate means of  
measuring concentrations of any chemical. It is the method of  
choice when no detector tubes are available or the tubes are not  
sensitive enough to measure at the TWA concentration for the  
chemical. This method is also to be used to determine saturation  
when the chemical concentration is below the measurement range  
of detector tubes.  
Odor Control Carbon Filter Replacement Procedure – See  
Figures 4-1 and 4-2 for Carbon Filter Replacement.  
1. The carbon filters are replaced by first removing the two  
screws, which hold the clips to secure the upper diffuser  
screen. Remove the screws, clips and upper diffuser  
screen.  
2. Remove the carbon filter in a careful way to avoid the flow  
switch and HEPA filter.  
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3. Re-install the new carbon filter with the gasket down.  
Replace the upper diffuser screen, clips and two screws.  
4. The weight of the carbon filter with the gasket down will  
compress the gasket.  
Calculating Odor Control Carbon  
Filter Life  
Labconco developed a modeling program to estimate the filter life  
for typical carbon filters. Since filter life is dependent on the  
chemical used, the airflow, filter size, and the dwell time, refer to  
the Chemical Guide for the Paramount® Filtered Enclosure. The  
estimated life for Odor Control carbon filters for the filtered  
enclosures is conservatively calculated at 50% or half of the  
published values for the Paramount in the Chemical Guide. For  
example, if you use isopropyl alcohol to disinfect and use  
approximately 100 ml per week during 2 hours of use per day then  
follow these steps to calculate the concentration in parts per  
million (ppm).  
Steps for Calculating PPM and Filter Life  
1. Determine the amount of the proposed chemical lost to  
evaporation over a given amount of time. For example, if  
you use isopropyl alcohol and lose approximately 100 ml  
per week during 2 hours of use per day.  
2. Convert the amount lost into ml/min. For this example:  
100 ml X 1 week  
week 10 hours use  
X
10 hours  
600 minutes  
=
100 ml lost  
600 minutes  
=.17 ml/min  
3. Convert ml/min to PPM by multiplying ml/min by the  
conversion factor found in the second to the last column on  
the right. For isopropyl alcohol .17 x 41 = 7.0 PPM.  
4. Find the PPM value on the chart that comes closest to the  
value you just calculated in step #3. In this example, round  
up to 10 PPM, which is close to the calculated 7.0. We  
may approximate the filter life to be around 155 hours of  
actual use, but use 50% of this for the Odor Control filters  
or 78 hours.  
5. Insert the estimated filter life into the estimated usage to  
determine how long filters will last.  
78 hours filter life  
10 hours per week use  
=7.8 weeks before filter saturation  
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Formaldehyde only  
For formaldehyde, use 10% of the impregnated carbon weight.  
Formalin is 37% formaldehyde by weight. The density of formalin  
is 1.08 g/ml.  
Pounds of  
Formasorb  
Carbon  
7.0  
Adsorbed weight of  
Formaldehyde  
Adsorption  
Volume of  
Formalin  
796 ml  
1364 ml  
1910 ml  
Model  
Size  
2'  
Filter Size  
18 x 18 x 1  
30 x 18 x 1  
42 x 18 x 1  
0.7 lbs./318g  
1.2 lbs./545g  
1.68 lbs./763g  
3'  
4'  
12.0  
16.8  
Ammonia only  
For ammonia, use 10% of the impregnated carbon weight. Assume  
use of a 50% solution of ammonia for these calculations.  
Pounds of  
Ammonasorb  
II Carbon  
Adsorbed  
Volume of 50%  
Ammonia  
Solution  
Model  
Size  
2'  
Adsorbed weight of  
Ammonia  
Filter Size  
18 x 18 x 1  
30 x 18 x 1  
42 x 18 x 1  
9.2  
13.5  
18.9  
0.92 lbs./418g  
1.35 lbs./613g  
1.89 lbs./859g  
836 ml  
1226 ml  
1718 ml  
3'  
4'  
Initial Certification  
The filtered enclosure has been certified at the factory for an  
inflow velocity of 90±10 fpm along with the HEPA Filter Leak  
Test. The filtered enclosure should be certified for the proper  
inflow velocity required by your Safety Officer. It is also a  
conservative recommendation to perform the HEPA Filter Leak  
Test again should there be any damage caused during transport.  
Re-Certification  
Under normal operating conditions, the enclosure should be  
recertified at least annually if serviced. The certifier should  
perform the following tests.  
Inflow Velocity Test  
HEPA Filter Leak Test  
In addition, the following tests should also be performed at the  
user’s discretion:  
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Measure of Line Voltage and Current  
Smoke Test to determine proper airflow patterns  
Lighting Intensity Test (when appropriate)  
Noise Level Test (when appropriate)  
Vibration Test (when appropriate)  
Fluorescent Light Replacement  
1. Disconnect the power.  
2. Locate the small light reflector located under the control  
panel shown in Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3.  
3. Remove the light reflector support by removing two  
Phillips screws on the bottom of the light reflector.  
4. Rotate and remove the old fluorescent lamp.  
5. Reinstall the new fluorescent lamp and light reflector in  
reverse order.  
6. Power the unit up and try the new fluorescent lamp.  
Motorized Impeller Replacement  
The motorized impeller must be replaced as a complete unit.  
When the motorized impeller is replaced, the capacitor may also be  
replaced. See Appendix A for Replacement Parts Diagram. See  
Figure 6-5 for an isometric view of the motorized impeller plenum  
assembly. The HEPA filter rests on top of the motorized impeller  
assembly.  
XPERT  
FILTERED  
BALANCE  
SYSTEM  
1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to  
decontaminate the filtered enclosure and then unplug from the  
electrical outlet.  
2. Remove HEPA filter per the HEPA filter removal procedure  
outlined in this chapter.  
3. Consult the wiring diagram in Appendix C of the manual and  
disconnect all the wires of the motorized impeller. Be sure to  
connect wires on the new motor in the same way the old motor  
was wired.  
4. Remove four screws in the motor bracket that hold motor  
bracket to the supports with the vibration isolation mounts.  
Remove the motor and bracket.  
WARNING: High-speed blower. Never operate  
impeller with housing off.  
!
5. Replace the capacitor with a new one of equal voltage and  
capacity.  
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6. Reassemble the new motorized impeller by reversing the  
assembly steps.  
Figure 6-4  
Motorized Impeller Replacement  
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Speed Control Replacement  
1. Remove the bracket that the speed control is attached to. See  
Figures 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3.  
2. Remove the two screws holding the speed control using a  
Phillips screwdriver. Refer to Appendix A for Replacement  
Parts Diagram.  
XPERT  
FILTERED  
BALANCE  
SYSTEM  
3. Disconnect all wires leading to the speed control. Connect  
wires on new speed control in the same position as the old  
speed control.  
4. Reassemble to the system in the same position and with the  
same screws that were removed earlier.  
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ACCESSORIZING AND  
MODIFYING YOUR  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
There are several ways to accessorize and modify the filtered  
enclosure for your individual requirements. These include the  
addition of accessory work surfaces, airflow monitors; exhaust  
transition kits, remote blowers, exhaust dampers, filters, storage  
cabinets and utility shelf kit.  
1. Work Surfaces  
An optional dished work surface is available to attach to the  
filtered enclosure.  
Dished work surfaces are contoured to fit the dimensions of  
the filtered enclosures to contain spills. Epoxy is chemical  
resistant. See Figure 3-1 for installation.  
Catalog #  
3909900  
3909901  
3909902  
3909903  
3909904  
3909905  
Description  
Dimensions (W x D x H)  
24" x 29" x 1"  
36" x 29" x 1"  
48" x 29" x 1"  
24" x 29" x 1"  
Black, 2-foot wide  
Black, 3-foot wide  
Black, 4-foot wide  
Gray, 2-foot wide  
Gray, 3-foot wide  
Gray, 4-foot wide  
36" x 29" x 1"  
48" x 29" x 1"  
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2. Guardian™ 1000 Digital Airflow Monitor or  
Guardian™ LED Airflow Monitor  
The Guardian Digital 1000 Airflow Monitor or Guardian  
LED Airflow Monitor allows you to continuously monitor  
airflow through the enclosure. Either monitor is usually  
provided with the XPert enclosures.  
Description  
Order Part #’s  
Individual Parts Required  
Guardian Airflow Monitor  
115V or 230V  
1 ea.  
3811500  
3910700  
Airflow Monitor Printed Circuit Board  
Airflow Sensor w/ Connector  
1 ea.  
2 ea.  
#6-32 x .31" Phillips machine screw to  
mount Airflow Monitor Circuit Board  
#6-32 x .50" Phillips thread cutting screw to  
mount Airflow Sensor  
1885405  
1891808  
2 ea.  
Guardian Digital 1000  
Airflow Monitor  
115V 1 ea.  
115V Guardian Digital Monitor, Airflow  
Sensor, Sensor Cable, and 15 VDC power  
supply  
230V Guardian Digital Monitor, Airflow  
Sensor, Sensor Cable, and 15 VDC power  
supply  
3908500  
3908501  
230V 1 ea.  
Add appropriate Front Panel with cutout to mount Digital  
1000 Airflow Monitor  
1 ea.  
or  
1 ea.  
or  
3904803  
3904804  
3904805  
2' Front Panel w/ cutout  
3' Front Panel w/ cutout  
4' Front Panel w/ cutout  
1 ea.  
NOTE: The cutout can also be made with a reciprocating saw and  
a 1/8" diameter bit. The centerline of the cutout is located  
3.3" from the left side and 4.2" from the bottom. The 1/8"  
mounting holes are spaced 4.38" apart top to bottom and  
centered over the cutout. The cutout dimensions are 2.43"  
wide by 4.13" tall.  
3. Exhaust Transition Kits for Ducting to Outside  
Exhaust transition connects to the XPert Filtered Balance  
System with integral motorized impellers from the top so  
the duct can be routed up and outside the building. The  
transition is available for 6" PVC duct. The transition  
should be sealed to the top of the enclosure with silicone  
sealant to prevent leaks. See Figure 3-3.  
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Order the following:  
Part Description  
3924400 2' Exhaust Transition Kit  
3924401 3' Exhaust Transition Kit  
3924402 4' Exhaust Transition Kit  
4. Remote Blowers  
Has a 1/4 hp direct drive motor and corrosion-resistant epoxy-  
coated steel housing and wheel with blower inlet of 6.00" ID.  
Outlet dimensions are 4.25" x 7.38" OD.  
CFM @ Static Pressure-Inches of H2O  
S.P.  
CFM  
0.0"  
595  
0.125" 0.25"  
560 515  
0.50"  
420  
0.75"  
300  
0.87"  
167  
Catalog  
#
Shipping Wt.  
(lbs./kg.)  
Description  
4863500 Remote Blower, 115 V, 60 Hz. 4.4 amps  
35/16  
4863501 Remote Blower, 115/230 V, 50 Hz, 5.6/2.8 amps  
35/16  
Explosion-Proof Remote Blower, 115 V, 60 Hz,  
7053501  
4.4 amps  
40/18  
Figure 7-1  
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5. Exhaust Dampers  
Exhaust dampers allow adjustments required to maintain  
proper airflow for roof-mounted blowers or house exhaust  
systems. This would primarily be useful only for the XPert  
Filtered Balance Station, which does not have an integral  
blower, but does have a 6" nominal exhaust outlet.  
Catalog #  
3924000  
4724200  
Description  
6" Epoxy Coated Steel In-Line adjustable damper  
6" PVC In-line adjustable damper  
6. Accessory Filters  
HEPA Filter  
HEPA Filter is 99.99% efficient on particles 0.3 micron.  
Width  
Catalog #  
3707900  
3707901  
3707902  
Size  
2'  
3'  
4'  
18" x 18" x 3.31"  
30" x 18" x 3.31"  
42" x 18" x 3.31"  
HEPA Filter Bag-In/Bag-Out Bag  
The bag helps contain hazardous particulate matter during filter  
changing operations.  
Width  
Catalog #  
3776003  
3776004  
3776005  
Size  
2'  
3'  
4'  
48" Circum. x 54" lg.  
73" Circum. x 96" lg.  
96" Circum. X 96" lg.  
Odor Control Carbon Filter  
Provides granular activated carbon or impregnated carbon used  
for Odor Control applications on integral motorized impeller  
models exhausted back into the room.  
Filter Classification and Size  
2' Organic 18 x 18 x 1  
3' Organic 30 x 18 x 1  
4' Organic 42 x 18 x 1  
Catalog #  
3937200  
3937300  
3937400  
X Pounds  
5.5 lbs. activated  
9.2 lbs. activated  
12.9 lbs. activated  
2' Formaldehyde 18 x 18 x 1  
3' Formaldehyde 30 x 18 x 1  
4' Formaldehyde 42 x 18 x 1  
3937201  
3937301  
3937401  
7.0 lbs impregnated  
12.0 lbs. impregnated  
16.8 lbs. impregnated  
2' Ammonia & Amines 18 x 18 x 1  
3' Ammonia & Amines 30 x 18 x 1  
4' Ammonia & Amines 42 x 18 x 1  
3937202  
3937302  
3937402  
8.0 lbs. impregnated  
13.5 lbs. impregnated  
18.9 lbs. impregnated  
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7. Storage Cabinets  
SOLVENT  
ACID  
Size/Description  
Dual Doors  
Right Hinge Left Hinge Dual Doors Right Hinge Left Hinge  
48"  
36"  
30"  
24"  
18"  
12"  
9902000  
9902100  
9902200  
-
-
-
-
-
-
9901000  
9901100  
9901200  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9902300  
9902400  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9901300  
9901400  
9901500  
9901600  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48" w/Self-Closing Doors  
36" w/Self-Closing Doors  
30" w/Self-Closing Doors  
24" w/Self-Closing Doors  
24" ADA  
9903000  
9903100  
9903200  
-
-
-
-
-
9903300  
9906000  
9906200  
9903400  
9906100  
9906300  
-
-
9905000  
-
9905200  
-
24" ADA w/Self-Closing  
Doors  
18" ADA  
12" ADA  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9905100  
-
9905300  
-
STANDARD BASE  
VACUUM PUMP  
Size/Description  
Dual Doors  
Right Hinge Left Hinge Dual Doors Right Hinge Left Hinge  
48"  
36"  
30"  
24"  
18"  
12"  
9900000  
9900100  
9900200  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9900300  
9900400  
9900500  
9900600  
9900700  
9900800  
9907000  
9907100  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48" w/Self-Closing Doors  
36" w/Self-Closing Doors  
30" w/Self-Closing Doors  
24" w/Self-Closing Doors  
24" ADA  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9904000  
-
9904300  
-
24" ADA w/Self-Closing  
Doors  
18" ADA  
12" ADA  
-
-
9904100  
9904200  
9904400  
9904500  
-
-
-
-
-
-
8. Utility Shelf Kit  
Labconco offers a utility shelf kit part number 3925000  
consisting of three shelves to hold items inside the enclosure.  
One shelf may be used for the printer, one shelf for spatulas  
and weigh brushes, and one miscellaneous shelf. The shelves  
hang from slots in the rear baffle.  
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CHAPTER 8  
TROUBLESHOOTING AND  
SERVICER OPERATING  
LOG  
Refer to the following table if your filtered enclosure fails to  
operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve  
your problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance.  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Contaminants outside Improper user  
See “Certifying the Enclosure” Chapter  
3 and “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4  
sections in the manual. (Ref. Appendix  
D).  
of enclosure.  
techniques for the  
enclosure.  
Restriction of the  
baffle air slots or  
blockage of the  
exhaust outlet.  
Remove obstruction to ensure that all  
air slots and the exhaust outlet are  
unobstructed.  
External factors are  
disrupting the  
enclosure airflow  
See “Location Requirements” Chapter  
2, “Certifying the Enclosure” Chapter  
3, and “Safety Precautions” Chapter 4  
patterns or acting as a sections of this manual. (Ref. Appendix  
source of  
D).  
contamination.  
Enclosure has  
improper face  
velocity.  
Have enclosure certified and check  
exhaust system. Check HEPA filters for  
loading. Adjust enclosure speed  
control. Enclosure should have an  
average face velocity of 60-100 fpm for  
weighing procedures and 75-105 fpm  
for biohazardous procedures.  
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PROBLEM  
Blower won’t  
operate.  
CAUSE  
Unit not plugged  
into outlet.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Plug the enclosure into appropriate  
electrical service.  
Circuit breaker(s)  
or Ground Fault  
Interrupter.  
Reset circuit breaker.  
Blower wiring is  
disconnected.  
Blower switch is  
defective.  
Inspect blower wiring.  
Replace switch.  
Motorized impeller Replace motorized impeller or blower.  
or blower is  
defective.  
See Chapter 6.  
Low face velocity  
or poor  
Enclosure sash not Close sash to the lowest position.  
closed.  
containment of  
contaminants.  
HEPA filter  
clogged.  
Replace HEPA filter or increase speed.  
Carbon filter loaded Replace carbon filter.  
with chemicals.  
Blower and lights Unit not plugged  
Plug enclosure into appropriate  
electrical service.  
Reset or replace circuit breaker.  
won’t operate.  
into outlet.  
Circuit breaker(s)  
tripped.  
Lights do not work. Lamp not installed Inspect lamp installation.  
properly.  
Lamp wiring  
disconnected.  
Defective lamp.  
Light switch is  
defective.  
Inspect lamp wiring.  
Replace lamp.  
Replace light switch.  
Defective electronic Replace ballast.  
ballast.  
Airflow monitor  
malfunction.  
No power.  
No lights.  
No display.  
Power cable to circuit board is  
disconnected and needs to be  
connected. Sensor cable needs to be  
connected. Power supply is not plugged  
into proper voltage; plug in power  
supply. Verify that all airflow monitor  
interface cables are connected. Check  
fuses on enclosure.  
No audible alarm.  
Alarm has been temporarily silenced  
using “SILENCE ALARM” or “enter”  
buttons.  
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PROBLEM  
Airflow Monitor  
Malfunction  
(Continued)  
CAUSE  
Wrong alarm set  
point.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Airflow monitor was not properly  
adjusted. Repeat calibration steps  
outlined in this manual in Chapter 6  
or in the supplied Digital 1000  
Monitor Manual.  
Constant audible  
alarm.  
Check airflow and calibration of  
airflow monitor. See Chapter 6.  
Continuous alarm. Check the face velocity of the  
enclosure as the airflow of the  
system may have changed. If  
incorrect, adjust the speed control to  
increase face velocity. The HEPA  
filter may have become loaded. If  
face velocity is correct, calibrate the  
airflow monitor outlined in this  
manual in Chapter 6.  
Monitor alarms; air Lightly clean the airway with clean  
way to airflow  
monitor sensor is  
blocked by insects,  
dust or debris.  
Audible disable  
will not stay  
air. Be careful not to touch sensitive  
electrical components.  
An alarm condition must be  
continuously present before the  
audible alarm can be silenced. If  
flow conditions fluctuate near the  
alarm set point, the airflow monitor  
will automatically reset it. Action  
should be taken to bring the  
operational.  
enclosure airflow into proper  
operating parameters or adjust the  
alarm set point lower.  
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Service Operating Record Log  
Customer Name  
Date Installed  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Unit Location  
Date  
Comments  
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APPENDIX A  
FILTERED ENCLOSURE  
COMPONENTS AND  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
The components that are available for your filtered enclosure are  
listed. The parts shown are the most commonly requested. If other  
parts are required, please contact Product Service.  
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Appendix A: Replacement Parts  
Item  
1
2A  
2B  
2C  
3A  
3B  
3C  
4A  
4B  
4C  
5A  
5B  
6A  
6B  
7A  
7B  
7C  
7D  
8A  
8B  
8C  
9A  
9B  
9C  
Qty.  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Part Number Description  
3911000  
3911900  
3911901  
3911902  
3911800  
3911801  
3911802  
3905600  
3905601  
3905602  
3907400  
3907401  
3907500  
3907501  
6916500  
3906700  
1927403  
1893206  
3776003  
3776004  
3776005  
1889316  
1912108  
7868402  
6913700  
1936800  
1934601  
3915401  
1889912  
3907700  
3907701  
3907702  
1889308  
3708300  
9721902  
9721901  
3911700  
3911701  
1893108  
Glass, Side  
Glass, Sash 2'  
Glass, Sash 3'  
Glass, Sash 4'  
Sash Assembly, 2'  
Sash Assembly, 3'  
Sash Assembly, 4'  
Lower Air Foil, 2'  
Lower Air Foil, 3'  
Lower Air Foil, 4'  
Bracket, Air Foil R.H.  
Bracket, Air Foil L.H.  
Stop, Sash R.H.  
Stop, Sash L.H.  
Latch, Sash  
Bracket, Latch  
Spring, Compression Latch  
Screw, 8-32 x .38" Lg. Phillips Pan S.S. Type F  
Bag, 2' – for Bag-In/Bag-Out on XPert  
Bag, 3' – for Bag-In/Bag-Out on XPert  
Bag, 4' – for Bag-In/Bag-Out on XPert  
Screw, 10-24 x 1.00 PH Phil S.S.  
Washer, Plastic .194 ID. x .380 OD  
Bushing, Spacer .31 x .63  
Wiper, Sash Seal  
Bushing, Heyco closed 1.50 Dia.  
Bushing, Heyco w/ Flex Shutter 1.50 Dia.  
Side Air Foil  
Screw, #6-32 x .75" Oval Hd. Type F (S.S.)  
Reflector, Light 2'  
10  
1.9 Ft  
2
11A  
11B  
12A  
12B  
13A  
13B  
13C  
13D  
14A  
14B  
14C  
16A  
16B  
16C  
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Reflector, Light 3'  
Reflector, Light 4'  
Screw, Mach. 10-24 x .50 PH Phillips  
Lamp, Fluorescent 2' Enclosure (F15T8-SP35)  
Lamp, Fluorescent 3' Enclosure (F17T8)  
Lamp, Fluorescent 4' Enclosure (F25T8)  
Bracket, Right Reflector Support  
Bracket, Left Reflector Support  
Screw, #8 x 1/2 AB Hex Washer Head  
4
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Item  
17A  
17B  
18A  
18B  
19  
20A  
20B  
21  
Qty.  
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Part Number Description  
Wiring Harness Main, 115V  
Wiring Harness Main, 230V  
3918500  
3918600  
3811500  
1885405  
3926800  
3910700  
1891808  
1905617  
1307000  
3904800  
3904801  
3904802  
3904803  
3904804  
3904805  
4472400  
3916500  
3916501  
3903300  
3903301  
1601800  
1306900  
1306900  
1306600  
1306800  
1306800  
1306800  
1235400  
1235500  
1294000  
1325500  
1325501  
3910800  
3910801  
3910802  
3916700  
Guardian Airflow Monitor Printed Circuit Board  
Screw Mach #6-32 x .31 PH Phil. S.S.  
Label, Front XPert  
Airflow Switch  
Screw, Thread Cutting #6-32 x .50 PH  
Nut, KEPS 10-24  
Switch, Rocker (2 position)  
Front Panel, 2'  
Front Panel, 3'  
Front Panel, 4'  
Front Panel 2' with Digital Monitor Cutout  
Front Panel, 3' with Digital Monitor Cutout  
Front Panel, 4' with Digital Monitor Cutout  
Screw, Thread cut 10-24 x .50 Type F PH Phillips  
Impeller, Motorized 2' or 3' Enclosure, 115V  
Impeller, Motorized 2' or 3' Enclosure, 230V  
Impeller, Motorized 4', 115V  
Impeller, Motorized 4', 230V  
Vibration Isolator Mount  
Capacitor, 2', 115V 10 MFD  
Capacitor, 3', 115V 10 MFD  
Capacitor, 4', 115V 15 MFD  
Capacitor, 2', 230V 4 MFD (effective 2MFD)  
Capacitor, 3', 230V 4 MFD (effective 2MFD)  
Capacitor, 4', 230V 4 MFD  
Multiple  
22  
2
1 or 2  
1
23A  
23B  
23C  
23D  
23E  
23F  
23G  
24A  
24B  
24C  
24D  
24E  
25A  
25B  
25C  
25D  
25E  
25F  
26A  
26B  
26C  
28A  
28B  
29A  
29B  
29C  
30A  
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Ballast, Fluorescent 2', 115V  
Ballast, Fluorescent 2', 230V  
Ballast, Fluorescent 3' or 4', 115V or 230V  
Speed Control, 115V  
Speed Control, 230V  
Upper Diffuser Screen 2'  
Upper Diffuser Screen 3'  
Upper Diffuser Screen 4'  
Clip, Upper Diffuser  
2
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Item  
30B  
31A  
31B  
32A  
32B  
32C  
33A  
33B  
33C  
33D  
33E  
33F  
33G  
33H  
33I  
Qty.  
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part Number Description  
1893708  
1881196  
1924403  
3707900  
3707901  
3707902  
3937200  
3937201  
3937202  
3937300  
3937301  
3937302  
3937400  
3937401  
3937402  
7907802  
Screw, #10 x .50 PH Phil. Thd. Forming  
Capscrew, 3/8 –16 x 6.0 Lg. Hx. Hd.  
Sealing Washer 3/8  
HEPA Filter (2') 18 x 18 x 3.32 w/ Gasket  
HEPA Filter (3') 30 x 18 x 3.32 w/ Gasket  
HEPA Filter (4') 42 x 18 x 3.32 w/ Gasket  
2' Odor Control Organic Vapor Carbon Filter  
2' Odor Control Formaldehyde Carbon Filter  
2' Odor Control Ammonia Carbon Filter  
3' Odor Control Organic Vapor Carbon Filter  
3' Odor Control Formaldehyde Carbon Filter  
3' Odor Control Ammonia Carbon Filter  
4' Odor Control Organic Vapor Carbon Filter  
4' Odor Control Formaldehyde Carbon Filter  
4' Odor Control Ammonia Carbon Filter  
Digital Monitor Outlet, 115V only, 230V  
connected at laboratory outlet location.  
IEC Power Inlet  
34  
35A  
35B  
35C  
36A  
36B  
37A  
1
1
1
1333800  
1305800  
1334200  
1327200  
1327205  
3908500  
Power Cord, 115V, Right Angle  
Power Cord, 230V, Right Angle  
Circuit Breaker, 3 AMP  
1 - (115V)  
2 – 230V  
1 (115V)  
Circuit Breaker, 2 AMP  
Digital Airflow Monitor, 115V – 15VDC  
Adapter, Airflow Sensor  
37B  
1 (230V)  
3908501  
Digital Airflow Monitor, 230V – 15 VDC  
Adapter, Airflow Sensor  
37C  
38A  
38B  
39A  
39B  
39C  
40A  
40B  
40C  
40D  
40E  
41A  
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1595621  
3919800  
1893708  
3919700  
3919701  
3919702  
1952500  
3667400  
1905617  
1551700  
3788200  
1289101  
Hole Plug, 1.187 Dia.  
Exhaust Duct, 6" (XPert Station only)  
Screw, #10 x .50 PH Phil. Type AB  
XPert Station Top Panel 2'  
XPert Station Top Panel 3'  
XPert Station Top Panel 4'  
Gauge, Pressure Mini Helic II  
Bracket, Gauge  
Nut, #10-24 KEPS  
Tubing, 3/16" ID x 5/16" OD, PBC 7.00" Lg.  
Snubber, Filter Pressure Gauge  
115V Relay (for Remote Blower on XPert  
Filtered Station)  
230V Relay (for Remote Blower on XPert  
Filtered Station)  
2
2, 1" Long  
1
1
1
41B  
42  
1289102  
3925600  
Harness, Relay (for Remote Blower on XPert  
Filtered Station)  
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Use for XPert System and XPert Station  
23  
17  
22  
26  
29  
18  
34  
25  
28  
19  
30  
33  
Placed  
on ledge  
above  
HEPA  
filter  
40  
13  
36  
31  
14  
35  
32  
7
21  
24  
16  
8
20  
9
12  
11  
5
4
1
10  
3
6
2
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Use for XPert System, XPert Station, Digital Monitor and Bag  
23  
37  
42  
39 Needs to be sealed on  
XPert Station  
Location  
only Not  
shown  
37  
Ships uninstalled  
as shown  
38  
18  
32  
37  
19  
8
37  
20  
41, Location only  
Not shown  
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APPENDIX B  
DIMENSIONS AND  
EXHAUST OPTIONS  
See the following dimensions and exhaust options for  
all the XPert Filtered Balance Systems and XPert  
Filtered Balance Stations.  
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Figure B-1  
XPert Filtered Balance System  
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Figure B-2  
XPert Filtered Balance Station  
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Appendix B: Dimensions and Exhaust Options  
Figure B-3  
Exhaust Duct connection Kit  
(Optional Installation on Integral Blower Models  
such as the XPert Filtered Balance System)  
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APPENDIX C  
FILTERED  
ENCLOSURE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
This Appendix contains technical information about all  
the XPert Filtered Enclosures including electrical  
specifications, environmental operating conditions and  
wiring diagrams.  
3 Amps, 115V or 2 Amps, 230V, 50/60 Hz, XPert  
Filtered Balance System and XPert Filtered  
Balance Station.  
Environmental Conditions  
Indoor use only.  
Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters).  
Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to  
40°C).  
Maximum relative humidity: 80% for  
temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing  
linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F  
(40°C).  
Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed  
±10% of the nominal voltage.  
Transient over-voltages according to Installation  
Categories II (Over-voltage Categories per IEC  
1010). Temporary voltage spikes on the AC  
input line that may be as high as 1500V for  
115V models and 2500V for 230V models are  
allowed.  
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Appendix C: Filtered Enclosure Specifications  
Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2  
(i.e., where normally only non-conductive  
atmospheres are present). Occasionally,  
however, a temporary conductivity caused by  
condensation must be expected, in accordance  
with IEC 664.  
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Appendix C: Filtered Enclosure Specifications  
C-1  
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Appendix C: Filtered Enclosure Specifications  
C-2  
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Appendix C: Filtered Enclosure Specifications  
C-3  
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Appendix C: Filtered Enclosure Specifications  
C-4  
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APPENDIX D  
QUICK CHART FOR  
THE FILTERED  
ENCLOSURES  
Model Size  
2'  
9.44  
1.45  
130  
85  
3'  
9.44  
2.20  
200  
130  
4'  
9.44  
2.95  
265  
175  
Sash Height from Work Surface (inches)  
Total Open Area with Bypass (sq. ft.)  
Exhaust Airflow Volume at 90fpm (CFM)  
Alarm Airflow Volume at 60 fpm (CFM)  
Initial Mag. Gauge Pressure Reading (inches H2O)  
Number of Laskin Nozzles needed at 10 psig  
Exhaust HEPA Filter w/ Gasket Dimensions (inches)  
*Motor Horsepower (HP)  
0.20 to .045  
1
18x18x3.31  
0.13  
0.15 to 0.40  
1
30x18x3.31  
0.13  
0.10 to 0.35  
1
42x18x3.31  
0.30  
*Capacitor (MFD, Volts)  
10MFD, 115V  
(2) 4MFD, 230V (2) 4MFD, 230V  
F15T8-SP35 F17T8  
10MFD, 115V  
15MFD, 115V  
4MFD, 230V  
F25T8  
Fluorescent Lights  
*excludes XPert Filtered Balance Station, since it has no  
integral blower.  
To determine the actual face velocity at the sash opening,  
airflow velocity readings will need to be taken. This  
should be done across the sash opening of the enclosure in  
accordance with the Industrial Ventilation Manual. (See  
Appendix E) The “average face velocity” is achieved by  
taking readings in two rows across the enclosure with the  
readings 6" from the ends and evenly spaced every 12"; the  
first row is 3" down from the upper sash foil and the second  
row is 3" up from the work surface. A total of four  
readings will be taken for the 2' enclosure, six readings  
taken for the 3' enclosure and eight readings taken for the 4'  
enclosure and then averaged.  
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APPENDIX E  
REFERENCES ON  
VENTILATION,  
SAFETY,  
OCCUPATIONAL  
HAZARDS,  
BIOSAFETY AND  
DECONTAMINATION  
Many excellent reference texts and booklets are  
currently available. The following is a brief listing:  
Laboratory Ventilation Standards  
Federal Register 29 CFR Part 1910  
Non-mandatory recommendations from “Prudent  
Practices.”  
Fume hoods should have a continuous monitoring  
device  
Face velocities should be between 60-100 linear  
feet per minute (lfpm)  
Average 2.5 linear feet of hood space per person  
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Appendix E: References  
Occupational Health and Safety  
U.S. Department of Labor  
200 Constitution Avenue N.W.  
Washington, DC 20210  
(202) 523-1452  
www.osha.gov  
Industrial Ventilation-ACGIH  
Fume hood face velocities between 60-100 lfpm  
Maximum of 125 lfpm for radioisotope hoods  
Duct velocities of 1000-2000 fpm for vapors, gasses and  
smoke  
Stack discharge height 1.3-2.0 x building height  
Well designed fume hood containment loss, <0.10 ppm  
Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended  
Practice.  
24th Edition, 2001  
American Conference of Governmental Industrial  
Hygienists  
1330 Kemper Meadow drive  
Cincinnati, OH 45240-1634  
(513) 742-2020  
www.acgih.org  
ASHRAE 110-1995 Method of Testing Performance of  
Fume Hoods  
Evaluates fume hood’s containment characteristics  
Three part test: Smoke generation, Face velocity profile,  
Tracer gas release @ 4 liters per minute  
Rated As Manufactured (AM), As Installed (AI) and As  
Used (AU)  
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air  
Conditioning Engineers  
1791 Tullie Circle N.E.  
Atlanta, GA 30329  
(404) 636-8400  
www.ashrae.org  
ANSI Z9.5-1993 Laboratory Standard  
Covers entire laboratory ventilation system.  
Vertical stack discharge @ 2000-3000 fpm  
New and remodeled hoods shall have a monitoring  
device  
Ductless hoods should only be used with non-hazardous  
materials  
Fume hood face velocities between 80 – 120 fpm  
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Appendix E: References  
American Industrial Hygiene Association  
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250  
Fairfax, VA 22031  
(703) 849-8888  
www.aiha.org  
SEFA 1-2002  
Fume hood face velocities based on toxicity levels of  
chemicals  
Class A – 125 to 150 fpm  
Class B – 80 to100 fpm  
Class C – 75-to 80 fpm  
Test method – face velocity profile and smoke  
generation  
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association  
1028 Duchess Drive  
McLean, VA 22102  
(703) 538-6007  
www.sefalabs.com  
NFPA 45 – 2002 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using  
Chemicals  
Laboratory hoods should not be relied on for explosion  
protection  
Exhaust air from fume hoods should not be recirculated  
Services should be external to the hood  
Canopy hoods only for non-hazardous applications  
Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25  
or less  
80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape  
NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids  
Code  
Approved cabinets may be metal or wood  
Vent location on cabinets are required  
Venting of cabinets not a requirement  
National Fire Protection Association  
1 Batterymarch Park  
P.O. Box 9101  
Quincy, MA 02269-9101  
(800) 344-3555  
www.nfpa.org  
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Appendix E: References  
General References  
American Conference of Governmental Industrial  
Hygienists. Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of  
Recommended Practice, Cincinnati, OH  
ASHRAE Standard Committee. ASHRAE Standard Atlanta:  
ASHRAE Publications Sales Department, 1995  
British Standards Institution, Laboratory Fume Cupboards.  
Parts 1, 2 and 3, London: 1990  
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration, 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Exposures  
to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, Final Rule. Vol.  
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