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Protector

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Echo™ & Protector

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Airo™  

Filtered Fume Hoods 

 

 

 
 

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LABCONCO CORPORATION 

8811 Prospect Avenue 
Kansas City, MO 64132 
(800) 821-5525  I  +1 (816) 333-8811 

labconco.com 

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User’s Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for Protector Echo

Page 1: ...ltered Fume Hoods Register this product LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 Prospect Avenue Kansas City MO 64132 800 821 5525 I 1 816 333 8811 labconco com Please read user s manual before operating equipment O...

Page 2: ...610xxx 181810xxx 182410xxx 182510xxx 182610xxx 182810xxx Protector Airo Bench Top Filtered Fume Hood 2020 Present 184300xxx 184310xxx 184410xxx Protector Echo Floor Mount Filtered Fume Hood 2020 Prese...

Page 3: ...s to restore the unit to operation Repairs may be completed by 3rd party service agents approved by Labconco Corporation Labconco Corporation reserves the rights to limit this warranty based on a serv...

Page 4: ...rements 11 Service Line Requirements 11 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 Typographical Conventions 12 General Safety Precautions 14 Safety Precautions for this Product 15 4 INSTALLATION 22 Unpacking 22 Install...

Page 5: ...ng to your filtered hood 39 eGuard 40 Alarm Screens 40 7 USING YOUR FILTERED HOOD 42 System Reset 42 Reset with eGuard 42 Manual Reset Switch 42 Sash Operation 43 Controls 43 Fans 43 Lighting 43 Airfl...

Page 6: ...es Seismic Supports and Hydraulic Lift Base Stands 71 Storage Cabinets 72 Installing Additional Service Fixtures 72 Standard Service Fixture Kits 72 Cold Water Gooseneck Fixture Kits 73 Hot and Cold W...

Page 7: ...ltered Fume Hood 89 Protector Echo Floor Mount Filtered Fume Hood 90 Protector Airo Bench Top Filtered Fume Hood 91 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS 93 Environmental Conditions 93 Wiring Diagram 94 APPENDIX...

Page 8: ...al Sashes 105 Sash Weights 106 Sash Stops 106 Corner Post Installation 106 Wiring 107 Baffle Installation 108 Header Installation 108 Filter Installation 108 Front Panel Installation 108 APPENDIX F AP...

Page 9: ...nt yourself with this manual and keep it handy for future reference About This Manual This manual is written for the installer and user of this product This manual contains important operation and saf...

Page 10: ...ervice line requirements The space requirements Location Requirements The filtered hood should be located away from traffic patterns doors windows fans ventilation registers and any other air handling...

Page 11: ...t with an appropriate circuit breaker should be located as close as possible to the product Consult your local electrical codes for properly rated circuit breakers For safe operation the dedicated out...

Page 12: ...minently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER Situation dangereuse imminente qui si elle n est pas vit e peut entra ner la mort ou des blessures grave...

Page 13: ...PINCEMENT Zones ou composants pr sentant un risque de pincement ou de coupure Veiller ne pas toucher ces zones d limit es MOVING PARTS Areas or components that contain moving parts Take care not to to...

Page 14: ...al Safety Precautions Follow all the safety precautions described in this section Before removing any panels which require a tool for removal ALWAYS disconnect the main power cord or electrical supply...

Page 15: ...ver ou d placer cet quipement sans assistance Safety Precautions for this Product Only use the materials that were approved from the LP report as filed before purchasing this filtered hood N utilisez...

Page 16: ...ove the explosive limit are not recommended Cette hotte ne poss de pas de composants lectriques anti explosion Donc l usage de mat riels inflammables ou explosifs dans les quantit s au dessus de la li...

Page 17: ...ents g n rant de la chaleur dans cette hotte sans le syst me de ventilateur fonctionnant correctement peut provoquer des dommages la hotte La plupart des applications en temps chauff n cessitent une h...

Page 18: ...r viter la possibilit de blessure mineure garder les mains et les doigts de poulies ou pignons au sommet des quatre coins Use of an open flame must be avoided Open flames may disrupt the airflow patte...

Page 19: ...autres mat riaux utilis s dans l enceinte doit tre suffisante pour fournir une premi re indication que le filtre charbon peut tre satur En d autres termes il est pr f rable lorsque le seuil d odeur e...

Page 20: ...16 333 8811 Toujours se r f rer l NIOSH Pocket Guide to dangers des produits chimiques avant de proc der Pour une aide suppl mentaire avec filtre et de s lection chimique contacter au 800 821 5525 ou...

Page 21: ...ps le capot filtr e est en marche et la nature des travaux effectu s dans la hotte filtr Tag the filtered hood with appropriate warning if any filters have been removed for service Marquer le capot fi...

Page 22: ...ogy Connect to power Calibrate the filtered hood Unpacking The following tools are required to unpack the equipment Box Knife 2 Phillips Screwdriver or 2 Philips Bit Drill 7 16 Socket Drill or 7 16 Wr...

Page 23: ...oods without the prior authorization of Labconco Unauthorized returns will not be accepted If the product was damaged in transit you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier Labconco Corpor...

Page 24: ...llation With the unpacked filtered hood properly prepared you are ready for installation This section covers how to Install the filtered hood onto the work surface or benchtop Connect electrical servi...

Page 25: ...surface are leveled and before installing the filtered hood Avertissement Il est important de soutenir l arri re de la surface de travail et filtr hotte Le support tranversal soutient le bas de la su...

Page 26: ...NEC pour une installation correcte The serial tag model number serial number and electrical connection boxes are accessible from the front of the filtered hood by removing the front panel Check the s...

Page 27: ...nformation Prudence Ne pas utiliser de l oxyg ne avec l accessoire de service standard Contacter le Service Client le de Labconco pour les informations d accessoire d oxyg ne Should access to the filt...

Page 28: ...er installation and replacement This section describes how to Confirm order and check supplies Locate the power supply command module and anemometer Unpacking pre filters filters and fan boxes Place p...

Page 29: ...Keep track of all parts including the caps that come with the filters The Neutrodine filters are shipped separately from the filter manufacturer to the job site Remove all packing material lay them f...

Page 30: ...nd ensure the male and female connection are in fact mated together Figure 4 6 Use the two locators shown to help line up the filter on the base frame Step 9 Make sure the filters are properly seated...

Page 31: ...nsor will be labeled with an A for acid or an F for formaldehyde Place this fan box in the location shown in Figure G 1 of Appendix G Acid Formaldehyde Sensor Locations Step 12 Once in place label the...

Page 32: ...allation looks like including column labels see Figure 4 9 Your filtered hood should be stacked and labeled like Figure 4 9 Caps should be on top of all the secondary filter s connections to protect t...

Page 33: ...the fan icon blinking Step 5 With the command module as shown in Figure 6 1 with the Command Module Signature Light blinking press the Fan ON OFF button to start calibrating This will begin the config...

Page 34: ...position and try again You may need to calibrate several times before successfully calibrating the filtered hood Certification The filtered hood is designed for inflow velocity between 60 100 fpm 0 3...

Page 35: ...ant as a DH3 for ductless hoods and ductless enclosures with back up safety filters Directional Airflow Directional airflow also plays a key role in filtered hood performance Air is drawn into the sas...

Page 36: ...d in the approved LP questionnaire for safety purposes Fan Motor The fans positioned between the two Neutrodine Filters pull air from the room through the sash opening of the filtered hood through the...

Page 37: ...eceptacles are factory wired to the filtered hood s single point junction boxes The filtered hood accommodates up to four electrical duplex receptacles and eight services fixtures These service lines...

Page 38: ...like the Ethernet port factory reset etc is not visible without removing the right hand side panel SMART HALO INDICATOR lighted when fans and lights are on blinks when filtered hood is under alarm NE...

Page 39: ...r the following address in the address menu http 192 168 1 1 For connecting the filtered hood to a laptop 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the laptop from the command module 2 Select or type the followi...

Page 40: ...oming from the Command Module An icon will appear on the front of the Command module to give some insight as to what the error may be In addition the mute alarm button will illuminate Press the Mute A...

Page 41: ...The only way to safely and permanently stop the filtered hood from being in alarm is by solving the problem Once the error is resolved the alarm icons flashing lights and eGuard descriptions will go a...

Page 42: ...nd open a web browser 2 Type http 192 168 1 1 update html in the browser menu and you will be prompted for a username and password 3 Username ach Password ach 4 Scroll until you find the Reset section...

Page 43: ...press the Fans ON OFF button found on the face of the command module To resume fan operation in the filtered hood press the Fans ON OFF again Lighting The internal filtered hood lights are LED and wo...

Page 44: ...not obstruct the front air foil Large objects should not be placed close together Place large objects on a short stand to elevate them above the work surface This permits airflow to sweep under the eq...

Page 45: ...45 Press Main ON OFF on the command module This will turn off the fans and lights With fans and lights off close the sash and leave the filtered hood until next use...

Page 46: ...skin protection as required by safety instructions for cleaning disinfecting chemicals used Consult your Health Safety Department for additional skin protection requirements No loose fitting clothes...

Page 47: ...h source of visible smoke Use calibrated anemometer or other approved apparatus to verify airflow face velocity through sash opening Reading should be between 60 and 100 fpm Check light functionally S...

Page 48: ...owing these steps 1 Place ladder up by the front of the filtered hood Climb ladder and inspect the front panel Make sure there is nothing that will get caught by the panel during the removal process S...

Page 49: ...ace the equipment Phillips screwdriver Containment bag for used pre filter Flashlight The following safety precautions must be followed by all personnel handling the equipment and pre filters Laborato...

Page 50: ...h on the clips and pull the trap door down Step 3 From here the trap door is down and the pre filter is exposed Remove the pre filter from the door Caution If the pre filter is contaminated by hazardo...

Page 51: ...s of the chemicals adsorbed by the pre filters must be done by the user Base Frame Replacement The base frame is the bottom most layer of the filtration column They come factory installed The base fra...

Page 52: ...entify the hood you have and order the correct number of base frames for replacement Determine your model number which is a M1 3 FT M2 4 FT M3 5 FT M4 6 FT or M5 8 FT These numbers are based on how ma...

Page 53: ...out of the way of the filtered hood for safe keeping Also remember the base frame is what holds the pre filter so handle with care and either dispose of them and replace later or store at this time F...

Page 54: ...studs From here use the magnetic nut driver to reinstall the nuts on the studs The final step for this base frame is to replace the two screws along the rear of the base frame See Figure 8 12 When the...

Page 55: ...d resume using the filtered hood Neutrodine Filter Replacement Filters are found above the base frame and above the fan box of the filtered hood The primary filter should be labeled with a P is the fi...

Page 56: ...ers but in type and quantity for replacing Determine your model number which is a M1 3 FT M2 4 FT M3 5 FT M4 6 FT or M5 8 FT These numbers are based on how many stacks of technology that you have on t...

Page 57: ...and fan box must be removed Once these are removed the old primary filter is the only unit left on the base frame of the column Mark the remaining used primary filter with a note like Used with the ta...

Page 58: ...d secondary filter when you made it the primary For more detailed instructions on how to place and label filters and fan boxes see Section 4 Filtration Installation Step 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 for...

Page 59: ...ly before attempting Do NOT have fans running during this process Step 1 Turn the filtered hood off and disconnect the power plug Remove the front panel see Section 8 Front Panel Removal of the filter...

Page 60: ...as Used This fan will be disposed of It must be disposed of correctly Consult local regulations and laws for disposal of hazardous waste Step 6 The new fan box will now be placed on the primary filte...

Page 61: ...on or Replacement While the Neutrodine filters are great for liquid chemicals and vapors the optional HEPA filter is required for powder or particulate capture If using HEPA filters the fan s recommen...

Page 62: ...is intended for cleanrooms The 2C1P can be installed in cleanrooms classified from ISO 1 up to ISO 7 according to ISO 14644 The HEPA is located at the very top of the filtration column This is shown...

Page 63: ...d width Look at your filtered hood and count the stacks of technology from left to right You will have 1 2 3 4 or 5 stacks for 3 FT 4 FT 5 FT 6 FT and 8 FT filtered hoods Match that number to M1 M2 M3...

Page 64: ...re sealed If a 1P2C model 1 Lower the HEPA filter on the base frame 2 Place the junction frame on the top of the HEPA filter 3 Verify the connection is secure and all sides are sealed If replacing mak...

Page 65: ...eshooting When properly working reinstall the front panel and resume using the filtered hood Airflow Sensor Replacement The anemometer or airflow sensor is found on the left wall of the filtered hood...

Page 66: ...od if needed Once the new sensor is firmly in place plug the cable from the power supply into the sensor port Step 5 Power up the filtered hood If in alarm check eGuard for the explanation If eGuard s...

Page 67: ...he sensor for the first time reference Appendix G Acid Formaldehyde Sensor Locations for placement instructions Step 2 Use the flathead screw driver to remove the 6 screw caps Wedge underneath and pop...

Page 68: ...ton on the command module If there is an alarm other than the replacement message disconnect the power re check all electrical connections and try again When properly working reinstall the torx screws...

Page 69: ...Filters Total Neutrodine Filter Weight Optional No of HEPA Filters Total HEPA Filter Weight 3 FT 1 2 50 lbs 1 10 lbs 4 FT 2 4 100 lbs 2 20 lbs 5 FT 3 6 150 lbs 3 30 lbs 6 FT 4 8 200 lbs 4 40 lbs 8 FT...

Page 70: ...configure the seven digit catalog number to order a SpillStopper Dished Solid Epoxy Work Surface For example a 9501610 is a 6 FT wide x 36 inch deep SpillStopper Work Surface with a left rear cupsink...

Page 71: ...1 Portable 4 SoLo Hydraulic Lift Base Stand 115 V 65 5 x 34 3 x 17 2 36 8 3780315 Portable 4 SoLo Hydraulic Lift Base Stand 230 V 65 5 x 34 3 x 17 2 36 8 3780312 Portable 5 SoLo Hydraulic Lift Base St...

Page 72: ...5300 STANDARD BASE VACUUM PUMP Size Description Dual Doors Right Hinge Left Hinge Dual Doors Right Hinge Left Hinge 48 9900000 36 9900100 30 9900200 24 9900300 9900600 18 9900400 9900700 9907000 99071...

Page 73: ...Gooseneck Fixture Kits For mounting on the left or right side of any filtered hood Each kit includes one remotely controlled gooseneck with brass valve and 3 8 inch O D copper tubing and green fixture...

Page 74: ...ire drill hole in liner WaterSaver is registered trademark of WaterSaver Company Requires 1 375 dia drill hole in liner Installing an Electrical Duplex Outlet Your filtered hood can be ordered with du...

Page 75: ...They are for Benchtop Echos only For orderable Floor Mounted Distillation Grids contact Labconco Kits include stainless steel rods connectors instruction sheet and drill template Requires installation...

Page 76: ...Sash Wing Width 9584904 4 FT Sash Reduction Wing Kit 18 W X 16 H 10 9584905 5 FT Sash Reduction Wing Kit 26 W X 16 H 12 9584906 6 FT Sash Reduction Wing Kit 34 W X 16 H 14 9584908 8 FT Sash Reduction...

Page 77: ...77 10 Troubleshooting This section details common troubleshooting for the filtered hood Service valves no longer operate...

Page 78: ...78 Fans and Lights not working...

Page 79: ...79 Vertical sash no longer operates smoothly...

Page 80: ...80 Electrical duplex outlets no longer have power Fan operates but lights dim or not working...

Page 81: ...81 Contaminates outside the filtered hood...

Page 82: ...82 Lights operate but fans will not...

Page 83: ...83 Smart Command Alarms...

Page 84: ...84 If needed contact Labconco to troubleshoot further...

Page 85: ...tor AIR ORG 1 9826803 WaterSaver Valve Connector GAS BLU 1 9826805 WaterSaver Valve Connector HOT WATER RED 1 9826806 WaterSaver Valve Connector CW GRN 1 9826807 WaterSaver Valve Connector STEAM BLK 1...

Page 86: ...360 visibility 13 1 9709300 Plastic Pulley Rear 2 14 1 9713300 Bumper Rubber NOT SHOWN lower sash bumper 15 1 1934102 Bronze Bearing Flanged Front 375 OD x 281 ID NOT SHOWN 16 1 1920100 Clamp Cable Re...

Page 87: ...e frame 1 2 3 4 5 9577430 Replacement HEPA no blade frame 1 2 3 4 5 9577426 ULPA Filter with blade frame 1 2 3 4 5 9577431 Replacement ULPA Filter no blade frame 1 2 3 4 5 9577439 Junction frame HEPA...

Page 88: ...88 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 12 11 14 15 19 22 23 24 26 25 27 28 20 18 REFERENCE SERIAL TAG Figure A 1...

Page 89: ...2 indicate floor mounted filtered hood product dimensions All dimensions shown are in inches unless specified Protector Echo Bench Top Filtered Fume Hood Table B 1 Figure B 1 Width A B C D 4 FT 48 0...

Page 90: ...m WORKING HEIGHT OPENING 102 3 259 6 cm 65 4 166 1 cm A 38 8 98 6 cm 36 0 91 4 cm 78 7 199 9 cm 4 0 10 2 cm MINIMUM AIR GAP UPPER WORKING DEPTH E D UPPER INTERIOR ACCESS PANEL BOTH SIDES LOWER WORKING...

Page 91: ...unless specified MODEL SERIES 3 X 31 7 AIRO 28 5 54 2 12 4 21 5 28 5 36 0 31 7 36 0 INTERNAL HEIGHT 24 2 1 9 26 0 SASH HEIGHT OPENING 4 00 MINIMUM AIR GAP ADD 3 INCH FOR HEPA FILTER Figure B 3 MODEL...

Page 92: ...92 MODEL SERIES 4 X 37 7 AIRO 48 0 28 6 37 7 26 0 SASH HEIGHT OPENING 24 2 1 9 21 5 54 2 36 0 INTERNAL HEIGHT 4 00 MINIMUM AIR GAP ADD 3 INCH FOR HEPA FILTER Figure B 5...

Page 93: ...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 Used in...

Page 94: ...94 Wiring Diagram Figure C 1...

Page 95: ...the WIFI or Ethernet to connect only that the connection is not currently being made All other icons are displayed red because they are alarms and disappear when the error is resolved Index Connectin...

Page 96: ...s well as the sensor values of the temperature and humidity of the filtered hood The main purpose for the info page is the safety state of the following categories Face Velocity Fan Filtration and Mai...

Page 97: ...t Download will be an openable document of your choosing sent to the downloads folder of your device SETTINGS Finally SETTINGS is the last option of the eGuard homepage This page requires a username a...

Page 98: ...ggle If it is enabled it will appear green if disabled it looks gray After making any desired changes you must touch Save for the new settings to be implemented in the filtered hood The gears are to a...

Page 99: ...cceptable working environment for your filtered hood use When set the filtered hood will warn you when the internal temperature is outside of your range For example if the work area drops lower than t...

Page 100: ...ogle Chrome Mozilla Firefox etc and enter the following address in the address menu http 192 168 1 1 update html Where a username and password is required a Username ach b Password ach This will open...

Page 101: ...over the past 7 days or 72 hours This is the way to restart the molecode S Vo Factory Reset A reset normally not required may be needed if the filtered hood IP address and or password was changed and...

Page 102: ...other filtered hoods easier to identify coincide with room number hood is in etc type in what you want and touch Change for it be affective The anemometer is not possible to change but is shown for re...

Page 103: ...rack sash weights corner posts service fixtures electrical connections baffles header and front panel The following tools are required to unpack and install the equipment Common plumbing equipment Com...

Page 104: ...n and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages Do not move the filtered hood by tilting it onto a hand truck Ne pas d placer le capot filtr e en l inclinant sur un camion de main Remove fr...

Page 105: ...hes previously removed from the lower base skid Locate the sash weights on the third skid Note The sash weight itself was individually matched for this specific filtered hood and should not be exchang...

Page 106: ...Hardware not supplied due to installation variables Securing the lower base will ensure the sashes will work freely Sash Stops Install the four rubber bumpers with 6 screws supplied One set of rubber...

Page 107: ...included in the filtered hood packet and connect the command module in the back port to the closest connection of the base frame See Appendix C Specifications for a wiring diagram REAR LOWER SASH FRO...

Page 108: ...ner covers by four 12 screws From behind the corner posts on the side and install the screws to support the header See Figure E 5 Now reinstall the side panels of the upper cabinet Filter Installation...

Page 109: ...109 Figure E 5 TYPICAL NEUTRODINE FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY 12 SCREWS CORNER POST FRONT PANEL HEADER...

Page 110: ...chemicals In normal temperature and pressure conditions with very low boiling point 25 C 1 Atmosphere The following are examples Hydrogen H2 Ethane Carbon dioxide Propyne Helium noble gases Ethylene o...

Page 111: ...equipped with GreenFumeHood technologies and includes a list of chemicals certified by Erlab dfs S A S for handling under the conditions described by the new AFNOR NF X 15 211 2009 standard Ensure you...

Page 112: ...oot GFH This filtered hood supports a max of 2 chemical sensors Available configurations are S only S A or S F 2 4 foot GFH If both Molecode A and Molecode F are recommended Molecode A would be instal...

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