Labconco Protector ClassMate Laboratory Hoods 69716 User Manual

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Chapter 4: Theory of Operation and Safety Precautions


BLOCKS ARE LEVEL AND SET
IN PLACE.

Blocking the bottom of the baffle
at rear of hood will change the
airflow pattern in the hood causing
turbulence and possible leakage at
the face of the hood. (Don’t store
containers or supplies against
baffles, as this will affect airflow
through the hood).

Avoid placing head inside hood.
Keep hands out of hood as much
as possible.

Always work as far back in hood
as possible. It is best to keep all
chemicals and apparatus 6" inside
the front of the hood.

This hood has not been built with
explosion proof components.
Therefore, use of flammable or
explosive materials in quantities
above the explosive limit are not
recommended. (Consult with
Labconco).

Do not work with or store
chemicals in this hood without the
exhaust system running.

Perchloric acid use in this hood is
prohibited.

High level radioisotope materials
are prohibited for usage in this
hood.

AVOID CROSS DRAFTS AND
EXCESSIVE PERSONNEL
PASSAGE IN FRONT OF THE
HOOD. AIR DISTURBANCES SO

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