Labconco Paramoun Ductless Enclosures 69636 Series, 6' Widths User Manual

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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace filters
intermittent alarm
occurs

Organic sensor alarms
intermittently and display
reads “Replace Filters-s”,
s = organic sensor

Organic sensor has detected filter
breakthrough and only 5-10% of filter life
remains. Replace filters with a spare set of
filters stored. Consult Chapters 3, 4, and 5,
Filter Specialist, and Chemical Guide for
filter life based on specific chemical use. All
chemicals have different life. Always limit
chemical use, cover up chemicals and turn
off blower when not in used to preserve life.

Carbon filter loaded with
chemicals.

Replace carbon filter.

Contaminants outside
of enclosure

Improper user techniques
for the enclosure.

See “Validate the Enclosure” Chapter 3 and
“Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections in
the manual.

Restriction of the baffle
air slots or blockage of
the exhaust outlet.

Remove obstruction to ensure that all air
slots and the exhaust outlet are unobstructed.

External factors are
disrupting the enclosure
airflow patterns or acting
as a source of
contamination.

See “Location Requirements” Chapter 2,
“Validate the Enclosure” Chapter 3, and
“Safety Precautions” Chapter 4 sections of
this manual.

Enclosure has improper
face velocity.

Have enclosure certified per Chapter 6 and
check exhaust system. Check carbon filters
and replace if necessary. Enclosure should
have an average face velocity of 60-100 fpm.

Blower will not
operate

Unit not plugged into
outlet.

Plug the enclosure into appropriate electrical
service.

Circuit breaker(s) or
Ground Fault Interrupter.

Reset circuit breaker.

Blower wiring is
disconnected.

Inspect blower wiring.

Blower switch is
defective.

Replace membrane switch on control panel.

Motorized impeller is
defective.

Replace motorized impeller. See Chapter 6.

Low face velocity

Enclosure sash not closed. Close sash to the lowest position.
HEPA filter clogged.

Replace HEPA filter.

Blower and lights will
not operate

Unit not plugged into
outlet.

Plug enclosure into appropriate electrical
service.

Circuit breaker(s) tripped. Reset or replace circuit breaker.

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