Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Connecting to the Vented Enclosure Exhaust
System
WARNING: The weight of the exhaust ductwork system must be supported
independently of the enclosure superstructure or damage may occur.
The exhaust system should be installed by a qualified HVAC contractor.
The exhaust connection on the 2' through 6' enclosures has been designed to accept a
2" x 10" (5.1cm x 25.4cm) nominal transition adapter. The 8' enclosure has two 2" x
10" connections. See Chapter 7 for ordering accessory transition adapters. Labconco
manufactures transition adapters for either top or bottom exhaust and for both 5" dia.
hose or 6" dia. duct. Review Chapter 2 for remote blower and FilterMate Portable
Exhauster exhaust prerequisites and review Chapter 7 for ordering blower exhaust
equipment. For your convenience several exhaust options are shown in Figures 3-2,
3-3, 3-4 and 3-5. 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
enclosures, procedures and chemical applications.
Figure 3-2 Top Connection to Outside Exhaust
6.03" ID Exhaust
Transition Adapter
Airflow monitor moved
forward per Chapter 6.
