Sealing the protector classmate hood – Labconco Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hoods 69716 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Getting Started

7. Close the service valve in the Protector ClassMate

Fume Hood and then slowly open the shutoff valve
on the service line.

NOTE: Inspect all fittings for
leakage. Tighten the tube nut slightly
if needed.






Should access to the hood plumbing fixture bodies be
required, remove the individual valve service plates on
the corner covers by loosening their individual screws.
The valve body will now be fully exposed for any
service work that may be necessary. The service
fixtures supplied on your laboratory hood are designed
for use with the following services:

• Air

• Hot Water

• Vacuum

• Cold Water

• Natural Gas (upper right)









Sealing the Protector
ClassMate Hood


When the hood has been set in place, ducted, wired, and
plumbed, it should be sealed at the work surface. The
sealing of the hood structure to the work surface will
prevent spilled materials from collecting under the

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CAUTION: Do not use oxygen with service fixtures
as supplied with this hood. Contact Labconco for
oxygen fixture information.

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WARNING: Contact Labconco Corporation
directly before using any service other than
those listed above in these valves to assure full
compatibility.

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CAUTION: Natural gas should be used only in
the service fixture that has been pre-plumbed
with brass tubing. Sulfur content of the gas
could cause deterioration of standard copper
supply lines.

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