Labconco Protector XStream Laboratory Fume Hoods 9840803 - Manual (Page 28)

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Chapter 4: High Performance Features and Safety
Safety Precautions
Although the laboratory hood has been
engineered to maintain optimum operator
safety, caution should always be used while
working in the hood. Prior to using the hood,
check to make sure that the exhaust blower is
operating and that air is entering the hood at
its specified face velocity.
USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN THE
HOOD AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN UP SPILLS
IMMEDIATELY WITH A MILD
DETERGENT. PERIODICALLY CLEAN
HOOD INTERIOR, INCLUDING
FLUORESCENT LIGHT GLASS PANEL.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS TO
MAINTAIN MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE WORK
SURFACE WITH APPARATUS OR WORK
MATERIAL. THE SAFE OPERATION OF
THE LABORATORY HOOD IS BASED
UPON HAVING PROPER AIRFLOW
THROUGH THE STRUCTURE. DO NOT
PLACE LARGE, BULKY OBJECTS SUCH
AS BLOCK HEATERS, DIRECTLY ON THE
HOOD WORK SURFACE. INSTEAD,
ELEVATE THE OBJECT 2" TO 3" ON
BLOCKS TO ALLOW A FLOW OF AIR
UNDER THE OBJECT AND INTO THE
LOWER REAR BAFFLE EXHAUST SLOT.
ENSURE BLOCKS ARE LEVEL AND
SECURED 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 your head inside hood. Keep
hands out of hood as much as possible.
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