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LFE1220W-US, -EU, and -UK Laminar Flow Enclosures

LFE1220W-US,
LFE1220W-EU, and
LFE1220W-UK

Laminar Flow
Enclosure

Installation Manual

Original Instructions

Summary of Contents for LFE1220W-EU

Page 1: ...LFE1220W US EU and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures LFE1220W US LFE1220W EU and LFE1220W UK Laminar Flow Enclosure Installation Manual Original Instructions...

Page 2: ...mbly 29 3 7 Fitting the HEPA Fan Filter Unit FFU 36 3 7 1 Required Parts 36 3 7 2 Fitting the HEPA FFU 36 3 8 Lighting 43 3 8 1 Required Parts 43 3 8 2 LED Light Strip Attachment 45 3 9 Fitting Curtai...

Page 3: ...o aid in the reduction of airflow turbulence The HEPA filter units shipped with the US UK and EU enclosures require a voltage of 115 V and 230 V respectively Caution The LFE system has been designed t...

Page 4: ...form to any applicable local standards The unit must be installed only by suitably trained and qualified personnel who understand the hazards associated with using high voltages and the steps necessar...

Page 5: ...that proper airflow is maintained to the Fan Filter Unit Insufficient air flow will cause overheating and premature failure 3 2 Environmental Conditions Warning Operation outside the following enviro...

Page 6: ...l they are required Enclosure Frame Code Description Qty Image A Longitudinal Filter Support RH Cross section 50 x 50 mm Length 1215 mm 2 B Longitudinal Filter Support LH Cross section 50 x 50 mm Leng...

Page 7: ...Qty Image I Corner Gusset RH 4 J Corner Gusset LH 4 K Roof Panel Inner 4 L Roof Panel Outer 2 M Curtain Strip 70 N HEPA FFU Fan Filter Unit 2 P Foam Tape inside HEPA FFU Box 2 Q Curtain Clamp Short w...

Page 8: ...6 Square Nut 16 AB M6 Washer 142 AC M6 x 1 0 Low Profile Channel Screw 16 mm Long 16 AD M6 x 1 0 Hammerhead Screw 12 7mm Long XE25HM6 118 AE M6 Nut 44 AF Assembly Block 2 AG Barrel Plug 36 AH Push Riv...

Page 9: ...llation Rev A April 2021 Page 7 Lighting Components Tube Code Description Qty Image BA XE25T1 M Drop in Nut 6 BB M6 x 1 0 Button Screw 6mm Long 6 BC LED mounting clip 6 BD LED light strip 2 BE 2 1 Spl...

Page 10: ...2 E Central Lateral Filter Support 1 P Foam Tape 2 AA M6 Square Nut 16 AB M6 Washer 16 AC M6 x 1 0 Low Profile Screw 16 mm Long 16 Tools Required AF Assembly Block AJ 4 mm T handle hex driver AK Assem...

Page 11: ...ly tool AK has been provided for this purpose Set the spacing of the low profile screws in the ends of the RH and LH Longitudinal Supports A and B Using the 4mm T handle hex driver AJ loosen the screw...

Page 12: ...lot recesses of the Lateral Filter Support C and slide across approx 12 5mm 0 5 to align the screws with the through holes Figure 4 Assembly of Longitudinal and Lateral Filter Supports Step 4 5 Slide...

Page 13: ...rew heads for tightening through holes have been drilled in the construction rails and the provided 4mm T handle hex driver AJ is passed through the holes To give the correct tightness the screws shou...

Page 14: ...upport making sure the flange faces are all flush and parallel to each other Figure 8 Assembly of Longitudinal and Lateral Filter Supports Step 8 9 Repeat steps 1 to 8 to produce a second inner frame...

Page 15: ...s from step 9 and insert an assembly block AF under each of the Longitudinal Supports to lift them 25 mm as shown below so that the whole of the assembly sits horizontally Take the Central Lateral Fil...

Page 16: ...iddle slot of each end on the side with the angle brackets in contact Slide these nuts down until they are in position behind the angle bracket the T handle hex driver can be used to position the nuts...

Page 17: ...tral lateral support and the flanges on the longitudinal supports This will position the longitudinal supports correctly While in this position use four M6 Washers AB and four M6 x 16 Low Profile Scre...

Page 18: ...ly from step 9 to the other side of the central lateral support member forming an inner roof frame Figure 13 Roof Frame Assembly Step 13 14 Set the spacing of the assembly screws as per step 2 in both...

Page 19: ...the lateral supports into T slot recesses and slide along approx 12 5mm to align screw heads with access holes Ensure that the top faces of the extrusion pieces are flush then using the T handle hex...

Page 20: ...t 2 people perform this step Fit the assembly blocks AF underneath the Long Top Cross Member D as shown below to lift it by 50mm and make it easier to access the lower 2 screws Using the T handle hex...

Page 21: ...r Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Rev A April 2021 Page 19 17 It is recommended that 2 people perform this step Repeat steps 15 and 16 to attach the remaining Long Top Cross Member D Figure 17...

Page 22: ...oam tape in turn remove the adhesive backing and stick the lengths of tape to the top of the flanges Stick the 600mm lengths first on top of the short flanges Stick the 1180mm lengths on top of the lo...

Page 23: ...rom both faces of Inner Roof Panels K by about 50 mm 2 in so that the fixing holes can be accessed IMPORTANT The Roof Panels K and L are protected by plastic film on both sides For maximum protection...

Page 24: ...and 1 matt side The panels can be assembled with either finish on the inside of the frame orientate your parts according to the desired finish The smaller holes 8 5mm 0 33 in the panel periphery shoul...

Page 25: ...s the rivet and locks it in place In order to ensure that the panel is aligned properly before being fixed place the push rivets into all the holes in a panel before securing by pushing the top down 2...

Page 26: ...UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Page 24 ETN056370 D02 24 Insert 10x Barrel plugs AG into the corresponding holes Figure 23 Inserting the Barrel Plugs 25 Put the finished Roof Frame A...

Page 27: ...Upright RH 2 H Frame Upright LH 2 I Corner Gusset RH 4 J Corner Gusset LH 4 AB M6 Washer 40 AD Hammer Head Screw 40 AE M6 Nut 40 Tools Required AF Assembly Block AJ 4 mm T handle hex driver AK Assemb...

Page 28: ...the parts flat on the floor Take a Frame Upright RH G and a Frame Upright LH H Ensure the parts are oriented such that the positioning screws are facing as shown below Assemble 1x Short Top Cross Memb...

Page 29: ...blocks AF as shown below to raise the ends of the frame uprights by 50 mm Using the T handle driver supplied tighten the assembly screws on both ends of the Short Top Cross Member F via the through ho...

Page 30: ...d UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Page 28 ETN056370 D02 29 It is recommended that 2 people perform this step Repeat step 27 and 28 to create a second set of uprights Figure 27 Two Up...

Page 31: ...orm this step Take one set of uprights completed in step 29 Stand them up on their castors with the position screws facing the uplifted ends of the roof frame Tilt them down ready to assemble to the r...

Page 32: ...d that 4 people perform this step Slide the assembly screws into the slots of the frame uprights they will align with the central and outer slot as shown Slide down until seated against the positionin...

Page 33: ...the roof frame assembly so the top of the frame is horizontal supporting at the two free ends of the long top cross members Use steps as necessary to lift the frame to this height Warning This step w...

Page 34: ...s vertically with the position screws facing the open ends of the roof frame Caution Ensure that the rubber foot of the levelling castor is down i e lower than the wheel This is essential for the foll...

Page 35: ...ended that 4 people perform this step Position the uprights below the ends of the long top cross members Lift the ends slightly align the slots and slide the assembly screws down into the slots until...

Page 36: ...to the roof frame There should be no gaps 37 Prepare four Corner Gusset RH I and four Corner Gusset LH J by pre installing the fasteners Each Gusset requires five M6 Washers AB five Hammer Head Screw...

Page 37: ...he heads inside Once inside the slot turn the screws clockwise such that the slot on the end of the hammerhead screw is perpendicular to the slot in the extrusion as shown below use a screwdriver as n...

Page 38: ...ded for installation in the electrical entrance Risk of Electrical Shock Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standard...

Page 39: ...e the FFU has already been mounted on top of the enclosure For ease of operation select your desired speed before moving onto the next step 41 It is recommended that 2 people perform this step Lift on...

Page 40: ...m outside lift the HEPA FFU along and into place on the foam topped flanges Caution When positioning the HEPA filter unit make sure to lift into position DO NOT slide the unit as this will damage the...

Page 41: ...mended that 2 people perform this step Repeat steps 41 and 42 to position the second HEPA FFU Caution When positioning the HEPA filter unit makes sure to lift into position DO NOT slide the unit as th...

Page 42: ...me process as in steps 22 and 23 attach the outer roof panels L to the frame using push rivets AH Position the panels as shown below with the corner cutouts aligned with the slots in the extrusion and...

Page 43: ...U and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Rev A April 2021 Page 41 45 Using the same process as in step 24 insert qty 6 Barrel Plugs AG into the corresponding holes Figure 41 Fitting the...

Page 44: ...0W US EU and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Page 42 ETN056370 D02 46 If required fit qty 16 barrel plugs to the underside of the holes Figure 42 Fitting the Barrel Plugs to the Unde...

Page 45: ...switch extension 1 BG 12V Power Supply 1 T XE25S2 Slot Cover Profile 4 Tools Required AJ 4mm T handle hex driver Two LED light strips have been provided for internal lighting of the Laminar Flow Enclo...

Page 46: ...sen light position A splitter has been provided so that both lights can be powered from a single power supply The connection order is as follows Light strips BD 2 1 splitter BE switch extension BF 12V...

Page 47: ...3 Installation Rev A April 2021 Page 45 3 8 2 LED Light Strip Attachment 47 Insert qty 3 XE25T1 M Drop in Nuts BA in the slot that corresponds to your chosen position The nuts should be spaced approx...

Page 48: ...n Screws BB secure the light clips to the XE25T1 M Drop in Nuts inserted above A 4mm T handle hex driver is supplied to tighten the screws Figure 46 Fitting the Light Clips 49 Fit the LED light strip...

Page 49: ...light strips and the switch extension To power 2 light strips ensure that the lights strips are placed sufficiently close together to be connected by the splitter Figure 48 2 1 Splitter BE 51 The LED...

Page 50: ...side the T slots of the construction rail The provided XE25S2 Slot Cover Profiles T can be used to hide and secure the cables once routed The Slot Cover can be easily cut to the desired length and pus...

Page 51: ...6 Domed Nut 74 Tools Required AM 10 mm Spanner 3 9 2 Short Side Curtain Assembly 53 Insert the first Hammer Head Screw AD into one end of the middle slot of the Short Top Cross Member Have the long ed...

Page 52: ...approx 150mm 5 9 from the first Place one Curtain Strip M onto these two Hammer Head Screws Figure 52 Inserting a Second Hammer Head Screw and Hanging a Curtain Strip 55 Insert 2x additional Hammer He...

Page 53: ...Strip on top of the first two assembled to cover the gap Figure 54 Hanging the Next Curtain Strip 57 Repeat steps 55 and 56 until the whole side is covered with curtains 14 strips in total This overl...

Page 54: ...LFE1220W US EU and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Page 52 ETN056370 D02 Figure 56 Completed Curtain Assembly On One Short Side...

Page 55: ...djust the curtains by hand to allow the clamp holes to fit over the screws Once the clamp is on each screw should have a washer and nut The 2x end most Hammer Head Screws will require 2x M6 Washers Ca...

Page 56: ...ures Chapter 3 Installation Page 54 ETN056370 D02 3 9 3 Long Side Curtain Assembly 60 Insert the first Hammer Head Screw AD as per step 53 with a gap of approx 6 0 mm 0 25 Figure 58 Inserting a Hammer...

Page 57: ...nd Curtain Clamp Short with Logo R As you face the frame the clamp with the Logo should be on the left and the clamp with the Part Number should be on the right The end most screw should align to the...

Page 58: ...EU and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 3 Installation Page 56 ETN056370 D02 Figure 60 Completed Assembly 63 The enclosure is now complete make final adjustments to the feet and lock with a spanner...

Page 59: ...nitor 4 1 Box Contents Figure 61 AQM Box Contents 4 2 Installation 1 Loosen the mounting plate T nuts by a couple of turns and align them to the slots in the extrusion Note below the different arrange...

Page 60: ...ETN056370 D02 Figure 63 Fixing to Horizontal Extrusion 2 Place the mounting plate onto the extrusion inserting the T nuts into the slots and tighten the two M4 screws using the supplied 3 mm hex key...

Page 61: ...able Head 4 For convenience there are three pairs of key holes to allow for flexibility in positioning the AQM Line up two of the key holes on the back of the AQM with the two protruding screws on the...

Page 62: ...SB power supply or a computer USB port The unit will turn on and remain on when plugged in 4 3 Function Description The AQM will turn on and remain on when it is connected to a power source It has a s...

Page 63: ...as in section 3 7 but in reverse 2 Reinstall following the same process as in section 3 7 5 2 Removing Push Rivets This can be done by lifting the head of the rivet with a flat head screw driver or s...

Page 64: ...x 2 0 m 4 x 6 Notes 1 Maximum load rating applies only when the frame is stationary and is resting on the rubber feet of the casters When the rubber feet are raised and the frame rests on the caster w...

Page 65: ...LFE1220W US EU and UK Laminar Flow Enclosures Chapter 7 Regulatory Rev A April 2021 Page 63 Chapter 7 Regulatory 7 1 Declarations of Compliance 7 1 1 For Customers in Europe...

Page 66: ...the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may c...

Page 67: ...ut wheelie bin logo see right were sold to and are currently owned by a company or institute within the EC and are not dissembled or contaminated Contact Thorlabs for more information Waste treatment...

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