FISHER HAMILTON SAFEAIRE series Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Fisher Hamilton is pleased to have had the privilege of GENERAL furnishing your laboratory equipment. This is a major Fume hoods are exposed to extremes of temperature, reagent investment, and your equipment is built to withstand extremes fumes and working surface abuse.
Page 3: General Information
1. Perchloric acid is a very strong acid, capable of producing severe burns when in contact with skin, eyes or respiratory tract. 2. As an aqueous solution, it can cause violent explosions if Fisher Hamilton Inc Two Rivers, WI 54241 improperly handled. 158C...
Page 4: Installation
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION FUME HOOD SUPERSTRUCTURE INSTALLATION 4. Remove shipping screws holding the fume hood frame to Side Enclosure Panels the skid. Save four (4) of these screws, No. 10 X 5/8", to 1.
Page 5: Floor-Mounted Fume Hoods
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKED-DOWN FLOOR-MOUNTED FUME HOODS General - When receiving fume hood assemblies, inspect for damage immediately. If damage is noted, request the delivering carrier to note and describe damage on bill of lading prior to your signature.
Page 6 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKED-DOWN FLOOR-MOUNTED FUME HOODS 3. Attach left rear pulley assembly (5) using three (3) #8 X 5/8" PPHSMS. Attach right rear plate assembly (6) using three (3) #8 X 5/8"...
Page 7 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKED-DOWN FLOOR-MOUNTED FUME HOODS 5. Install four (4) baffles as indicated. Install baffles with notches down. Proceed from bottom to upper baffle (12, 13, 14, 15). If remote control is COLLAR included with hood, place TOP PANEL...
Page 8 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKED-DOWN FLOOR-MOUNTED FUME HOODS 0.062" Retainer Must Not Touch Sheave FRONT HOOD DETAIL “D” 7. Before hood is pushed against wall, place top rear sash BOTTOM cable (19) over pulleys as shown in instructions.
Page 9: Floor-Mounted Fume Hoods
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKED-DOWN FLOOR-MOUNTED FUME HOODS 9. Attach lintel panel (28) to front of hood. Engage top of panel with studs on top, inside of front access panel and fasten bottom of panel to angles on front access panel with #8 X 5/8"...
Page 10: Hopec Iv Fume Hoods
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION HOPEC IV FUME HOOD INSTALLATION 1. Install and level two fume hood base cabinets with rear fillers and kneespace panel as required. Work Surface 2. Depending on height requirements, install either the top filler frame assembly alone or in combination with the optional- height filler frame.
Page 11: Air Chamber, Auxiliary Air Fume Hoods
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING AIR CHAMBER – AUXILIARY AIR HOPEC IV FUME HOOD INSTALLATION (cont..) FUME HOODS Work Surface Trough Front Horizontal Rail Upper Screws Keyhole Slots Top Filler Frame Lower Screws Base Drain Tube Cabinet...
Page 12: Baffles
SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION BAFFLE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT Fisher Hamilton provides two choices of baffle design concepts: 1. Multi-position fixed. 2. Remote exterior control Baffle Installation Install baffles according to information on the next page.
Page 13: Baffles
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION BAFFLE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT (cont..) Installing Remote Exterior Control Baffle Installing Multi-Position Fixed Baffle 1. Place top baffle into position by engaging top edge into front exhaust collar extrusion. Lift baffle up and into upper 1.
Page 14: Safety Shields
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING SAFETY SHIELDS IN RESTRICTED BYPASS, CONSTANT VOLUME BYPASS, AND RADIOISOTOPE FUME HOODS .31" Louvered Panel Right Bumper Left Bumper 8 X 3/8" PPHSMS 8 X 3/4" PPHSMS Retainer Bumper Upper .91"...
Page 15: Safety Shields
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING SAFETY SHIELDS IN AUXILIARY AIR FUME HOODS .31" Louvered Panel Right Bumper Left Bumper 8 X 3/8" PPHSMS Retainer 8-32 X 3/4" Nut & Washer PPHMS and Washer Bumper Upper .91"...
Page 16: Blower Enclosures
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING CEILING ENCLOSURE TO FUME HOODS OTHER THAN AUXILIARY AIR AND POSTLESS SASH Hardware included: 1 - Front panel 1 - Front panel-removable 2 - Side panels 2 - Front support brackets 2 - Rear support brackets 1 - Bag assembly Tools required:...
Page 17 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING CEILING ENCLOSURE TO AUXILIARY AIR FUME HOODS Hardware included: 1 - Front panel-removable 2 - Side panels 2 - Front support brackets 2 - Rear support brackets 1 - Bag assembly Tools required: #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Page 18 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING CEILING ENCLOSURE TO POSTLESS SASH TYPE FUME HOODS Hardware included: 2 - Front panels 2 - Front panels-removable 2 - Side panels 2 - Front support brackets 2 - Rear support brackets 2 - Middle support brackets 1 - Bag assembly Tools required:...
Page 19: Fume Hood Monitors
The ANSI Z9.5 and NFPA 45 standards reinforce these requirements. The pre-filter cover faces Fisher Hamilton monitors have the ability to monitor true fume forward on Restricted hood face velocity using thermal sensors located in the Bypass and Constant instrument.
Page 20: Warning/Operating Instructions
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING/OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING/OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Verify that the fume hood exhaust system and controls are operating properly and providing the necessary air flow. If in doubt, the owner’s industrial hygienist or safety Refer to Operation representative should be consulted.
Page 21: Maintenance And Adjustments
Not all cable manufacturer’s cables are the same quality and cycle life. We can only warranty cables furnished by Fisher hamilton. Clean-up should be accomplished by, or under the supervision of, a knowledgeable technician and should include removal of all baffles for clean-up of all interior surfaces.
Page 22: Servicing Fume Hood Fixtures
AUXILIARY AIR FUME HOODS if they wear, stainless steel cone and seat replacement kits can be ordered from Fisher Hamilton. It is necessary to remove the handle from the valve and then remove the valve mechanism. This can be done through the access panels (shown above) if fixtures are mounted in the superstructure, or from inside the cupboard if the fixtures are deck mounted.
Page 23: Replacing Sash Glass And Cables
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS FRAME GLASS AND CABLE REPLACEMENT away from inner portion of moulding. Dispose of broken and both portions of the sash moulding strip. NOTE: Special parts, options, and accessories should be maintained as required.
Page 24 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS SASH GLASS REPLACEMENT – RESTRICTED BYPASS AND CONSTANT VOLUME BENCH TOP FUME HOODS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED Stainless Steel Edge Protector Right Sash Guide Fume Hood Frame Sash Glass Assembly Louver Panel...
Page 25 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS SASH GLASS REPLACEMENT – RESTRICTED BYPASS AND CONSTANT VOLUME BENCH TOP FUME HOODS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED (Cont..) 6. While holding the sash glass, first remove the upper stainless steel edge protector.
Page 26: Servicing Supply Chamber Air Filter
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS SERVICING SUPPLY CHAMBER AIR FILTER – EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT AUXILIARY AIR FUME HOODS WARNING The supply chamber air filter is located in the supply air chamber. The change out of the filter requires the removal of the Wear adequate protective devices and use techniques to louver panel.
Page 27: Blower Rpm Adjustments
Adjust micrometer knob for zero reading as required. Add .826 sp. gr. red gauge oil when needed, to maintain zero reading. Oil can be obtained from Fisher Hamilton. Proper use of the manometer assembly provides a continuous indication of filter and operation conditions.
Page 28: Field Testing
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIELD TESTING FUME HOOD EVALUATION IN THE FIELD NOTE: If not in accordance with specified face velocity, refer It is recommended that the user make provisions to have the to Troubleshooting section on Page 31, for aid in determining following tests performed on all laboratory fume hoods.
Page 29 If, for some reason, the above test cannot be performed at arrangement and it’s ventilating system. the job site, Fisher Hamilton strongly suggests use of the SEFA-1.2 1996 test procedure as minimal proof of proper hood The test presumes a conditioned environment. No test can performance.
Page 30 ® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FUME HOOD TESTING FIELD EVALUATION OF LABORATORY FUME HOODS Project Name ____________________________________ Location ________________________________________ EQUAL EQUAL EQUAL EQUAL Order Number ____________________________________ Room _______________ Item ______________________ Fume Hood Identification ____________________________ ________________________________________________ "...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
® SAFEAIRE LABORATORY FUME HOODS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check List When fume hood test procedures detect an improper function, • Who stated that the unit did not operate properly? Position? the cause is normally due to insufficient quantity or air flowing Title? Employed by? through the hood, or due to room cross drafts blowing into or across the face of the fume hood, or a combination of both.
Page 32 REMOVE SHIPPING SCREWS FROM TOP OF LOUVER PANEL AFTER PLACING HOOD IN POSITION ON WORK SURFACE Fisher Hamilton L.L.C. 1316 18th Street Two Rivers, WI Tel: 793-1121 PL-326-14 0811 Fax: 793-3085 PL-326-13 November 14 2003 Part No. 55960 www.fisherhamilton.com © Copyright 2003, Fisher Hamilton L.L.C.