LABCONCO 160505121 5 Feet Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hood Owner’s Manual

: September 20, 2024
: LABCONCO

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LABCONCO 160505121 5 Feet Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hood
Product Specifications
Product Description
FAQ
Overview
Specifications
Description
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LABCONCO 160505121 5 Feet Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hood

Product Specifications

Weight: 530.0 lbs (240.4 kg)
Dimensions: 60.0″ w x 32.7″ d x 59.0″ h (152.4 x 81.9 x 149.9 cm)
Electrical: 208-230V, 50/60 Hz, 5A
Product Subcategory: Educational
Nominal Width: 5′
Sash Movement Direction: Combination (Vertical & Horizontal)
Region: International, U.S. and Canada
Blower Requirements: Remote blower required

Product Description

The Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hood is designed for instructional laboratories with enhanced visibility and safe airflow features. It comes in 4′, 5′, and 6′ widths with a benchtop design. The hood is fully-featured with a baffle and air foil for optimal performance.

Features

Vertical-Rising Sash Models: Sash stop at 18″ height from work surface, fully open sash at 28″.
Combination Sash Models: Combination horizontal-sliding/vertical-rising sashes with sash stop at 14″ height from work surface, fully open sash at 28″.
Fixtured Models: Two pre-plumbed service fixtures, one pre-wired GFCI electrical duplex receptacle.

Usage Instructions

Ensure the hood is placed on a stable surface with proper ventilation.
Connect the remote blower and ductwork to the hood as required.
Adjust the sash to the desired opening for airflow control.
If using service fixtures, connect gas and water tubing as needed.

Required Accessories:

Remote blower
Ductwork
Work surface
Base cabinet or stand

Optional Accessories:

Service Fixtures Kits
Electrical Duplex Kits
Distillation Grid Kits

FAQ

Can the sash height be adjusted on the Protector ClassMate Hood?
Yes, both vertical-rising sash models and combination sash models allow for field modification of the sash height.
What are the electrical requirements for the hood?
The hood requires 208-230V, 50/60 Hz, and a 5A electrical connection.
Are the service fixtures pre-plumbed on all models?
Fixtured models may feature two pre-plumbed service fixtures with options for gas, water, air, and vacuum connections.

Overview

The patented Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hood is designed to meet the needs of instructional laboratories. Clear back and sides and taller front viewing window provide enhanced visibility for conducting chemistry demonstrations or observing students using the hood. The clear back also does not obstruct visibility when hoods are placed back-to-back in an island configuration.
Fully-featured with baffle and air foil, this high-performance by-pass hood maintains safe airflow while conserving energy. The Protector ClassMate Hood is benchtop design and offered in 4′, 5′, and 6′ widths. Models with combination style sashes are also available.

Specifications

Weight: 530.0 lbs
Weight metric: 240.4 kg
Dimensions: 60.0″ w x 32.7″ d x 59.0″ h
Dimensions metric: 152.4 x 81.9 x 149.9 cm
Electrical: 208-230V, 50/60 Hz, 5A
Product Subcategory: Educational
Nominal Width : 5′
Sash Movement Direction: Combination (Vertical & Horizontal)
Region: International, U.S. and Canada
Blower Requirements: Remote blower required
Conformance: ANSI Z9.5, ASHRAE 110, ASTM E84, CAN/CSA C22.2, CFR 29, NFPA 45, SEFA 1, SEFA 8 (Cabinet Surface Finish), UL 1805, UL 61010
Lighting: LED
Service Fixtures: 2
Style: Benchtop

Description

Features (All Models)

SEFA 1 High Performance Hood.
Patented design.
By-pass airflow design.
Glacier white powder-coated steel frame.
Ergonomic air foil with aerodynamic Clean-Sweep airflow openings.
Low-profile, ADA-compliant spill trough.
Clear, 1/4″ thick, tempered safety glass sides, back and removable baffle.
5° angled, 1/4″ thick tempered safety glass stationary viewing panel and 3/16″ thick chain-driven sash with anti-racking shaft and powder-coated steel frame that provides 37.5″ high visibility.
Powder-coated sash handle with aerodynamic Clean-Sweep airflow openings.
High-performance, 3-piece glass baffle that pivots for cleaning.
Cord-Keeper slots on left and right side of air foil.
Pre-wired LED lighting, light switch and blower switch.
Powder-coated stainless steel tissue screen located directly below exhaust outlet.
Removable front panel, side panels and interior cover plates for access to plumbing and electrical wiring. Powder-coated stainless steel 12.81″ ID exhaust connection.

Vertical-Rising Sash Models Feature
Sash stop at 18″ height from work surface (60% open). Can be field modified to 14″ from work surface. Fully open sash is 28″ from work surface.

Combination Sash Models Feature

Combination horizontal-sliding/vertical-rising sashes that allow the operator to use the hood with the sashes half open either horizontally or vertically.
Sash stop at 14″ height from work surface (50% vertical opening). Can be field modified to 18″ from work surface. Fully open sash is 28″ from work surface.

Fixtured Models May Feature

Two pre-plumbed service fixtures with forged brass valves, lower right side with brass tubing for gas and lower left side with copper tubing for cold water. Components for converting either or both fixtures to air and vacuum are provided. Inlet tubing is not provided.
One pre-wired GFCI electrical duplex receptacle on lower right side.

Required Accessories (Not Included)