Clean Air Ltd SSR2000 Fume Cupboard Manual

Limited
s.s.R.2000
SLIDNG SASHRECIRC
FILTRATION FUME
CUPBOARD
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
FUME CUPBOARD MANUFACTTJRERSAND DUCTING SPECIALISTS
DunscarIndustrialEstate
BlackburnRoad
Dunscar
BOLTON
LANCASHIRE
BL7 9PQ
UK
-
Tel: 01204- 591115Far: 01204- 591116
co.uk
E-mail: sales@cleanairltd.
Website:http://www.cleanairltd.co.uk
CLEAN AIR LTD
YEAR 2OOT/2
CONTENTS
Introduction
1.0
Specification
2.0
Filtration
3.0
Usingthe fumecupboard
4.0
Maintenance and servicing
5.0
Warranty and liability
6.0
Operatinginstructions
7.0
Filter types& monitoring
8.0
CLEAN AIR LTD
INTRODUCTION
SECTION1.0
1.1 ovERvrEw
The SSR2000- is part of CleanAir's commitmentto protectingpeopleand the
environment.
CleanAir is a qualitycompanywhich occupiesa significantpartof the prestigesection
of the fume cupboardmarket. The SSR 2000 underlinesthe investmentCleanAir
anddevelopment.
continuallymakesin research
This fumecupboardincorporates
all the featuresof a slidingsashunit with the benefits
of carbonfiltration. Using carbonfilters ensuresthe fumes are renderedharmless
creatinga safeworking environment.
The SSR2000 fume cupboardgives operatorsafetywith excellentvisibility. This
operates
at a very low noiselevel (only 50dBa)andbecause
theyrecirculatetheydo not
pumpout expensive
conditionedandlorheatedair.
1.1
COMMISIONING
Commissioning
andtestingof unit afterinstallationis available.
1.2
STAFFTRAINING
Demonstration
of equipmentandtrainingof your staffby CleanAir staffis available.
1.3
STATEMENTOF PURCHASE
CleanAir Ltd will be responsiblefor the safety,reliability and performanceof the
installation
if the followingcriteriaaremet:1.
Extensions,
modificationsor repairaredoneby CAt
2.
Onlyreplacement
partsapprovedby CAL areused
3.
Theelectricalinstallations
in the roomcomplywith nationalregulations
4.
Theequipmentis usedwith theseoperatinginstructions
1.4
SERVICESUPPORT
CleanAir providesa first classsupportservice.
For detailsof on-siteservicing,contact:Tel: 01204591I 15
F a x : 0 1 2 0549 1 1 1 6
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.cleanairltd.
co.uk
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2.0
SPECIFICATION
SECTION2.0
OVERVIEW
The structureof the SSR 2000 is epoxy-coatedaluminium or mild steel. The working
cill
openinghasan aerodynamicairflow fasciaat the sidesand top with an_aerodynamic
toughened
with
lined
is
ui th. bottom complete with a scavengegap. The chamber
assemblyto ensureboth high and low
llass and it is fitted^with a full width bick baffle
level exhaust,the back baffle is removablefor easeof cleaning.
grade
The standardworktop is glass reinforced plastic (G.R.P.) alternativesare solid
laminateor castepoxyresin.
The fume cupboard has a vertical sliding sash which can be fully opened to allow
equipmentand materialsto be placedinsidethe work areaandfor cleaning'
gas,
Below the worktop is the carbon filter, pre-filter and fan and flexible hoses for
water andwasteservices.
The control panel is fitted on the top front panel.
A filter saturationpanel is availablewhich indicateswhen the filter needsto be changed'
An alarmwill soundfor low airflow or fan failure.
The fume cupboard is designed to keep noxious and dangerousfumes within the
cabinet and isolated from the operator. The contaminatedair is passed through a
carbonfilter to remove hazardousfumes,vapour or particles'
The carbonfilter is designedto absorbeffrciently at aface velocity of plus 0.3 m/secup
to 0.5/secat a sashopeningof 400mm..
The sense of smell is very sensitive for certain chemicals, such as ammonia or
hydrogensulphide,but a slight smell does not mean that the exhaustlevels are above
the occupationalexposurelimits.
The Fume Cupboardhasbeen designedto conform to BS 7258 parts I and 4,
DesignNote 29,
BuildingBulletin 88,
SchoolsScienceService,
- Scotland
S.S.E.R.C.
- Englandand Wales.
C.L.E.A.P.S.S.
one
The carbon filter can be chosen from a range of 14 different filters, including
'A' Level
and
specifically designed to absorb the fumes generated during GCSE
e*perimenis. A Clampingarrangementensuresan even sealat the filter face.
The worktop is dished to contain any spillage, and can be fitted with gas and water
services. The controls and electric sockeisare mountedin a recessoutside the chamber
and theseand the integral lights are isolatedfrom any contamination.
2.1
FUME CUPBOARDCOMPONENTS
Externalchamber
Internalchamber
Epoxycoatedaluminiumor mild steel
glass- all around
Toughened
Baffle
Workinglevel
safetYglass
6mmthick toughened
Sash
tubes
2 No. 20wfluorescent
Lighting
I x SSS0
l xGas
Services
Control Panel
0-600m3ftt
230vllPh/501:z
Fan variablevolume
Voltage
450x600x100
Pre-Filter
carbontype o*,
l4kg
charged
electrostatically
Technostat
S p e c i f i c s c h o o l s c u r r i c u l u m E f f r c i e n c y _ g g . g g 7particle
% d o wsize
nto0.3
micron
(list attached)
chemical
2.7
OTHERINFORMATION
Airflow
Airflow
FaceVelocity
300m3/FIR
to 0.5O/sec
0.30m/sec
Electrical
Supply
Lights
Switches
Monitoring
Noise
Electric
23Ov50HzsinglePhase
2x20w (fuse5 amP)
Fanon/offlightson/off
Low airflow
5OdBa
i x 13amPsocket
Construction
Cabinet
Colour
Glazing
Fan
SpillageTray
steel
EpoxycoatedAluminium/zintec
WhiteRAL 9010finish
glass6mm
Toughened
Centrifugal(fusesPur13 amP)
G.R.P.
Meets the Requirementsof:
.
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'
'
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.
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BS7258Parts I and4
Building Bulletin 88 on FumeCupboardsin Schools
DesignNote 29
SchoolsScienceService
- Scotland
S.S.E.R.C.
C.L.E.A.P.P.S.- EnglandandWales
Full fail-safe sliding sashfor operatorprotection
No harmful fumes to atmosphere- integral carbonfilter
Mobile from laboratoryto laboratory
Enetgy conservation
All round visibility
Optional gas, water and wasteservices
Optional acid breaklhroughdetector
Optional control panel and analoguemeter
CLEAN AIR LTD
3.1
FILTRATION
StrCTION3.0
Thecarbonfiltersarein thebaseof thechamber.Thepanelon the front of the chamber
is removable. The filters are flat bed type, polypropylenecasedand filled with a
from CleanAir Ltd, Unit 9,
filtersareprocessed
specificgradeof carbon.Replacement
DunscarIndustrialEsate,BlackburnRoad,Dunscar,BoltonBL7 9PQ.
A pair of plasticglovesanda plasticbagaresuppliedwith eachfilter, for removingthe
filters. Theusedfilter shouldbeput in theplasticbagandsealedbeforedisposal.
cLEAN AIR LTD
I
ustlc THE FUMEcUPBoARD
SECTION4.0
To ensure maximum performance and operator safety the following points should be
followed:-
l.
Sashstopsshouldbe kept in the lockedpositionso thatthe sashopeningis kept at the
workingheightof 400mm. It shouldnot be operatedwith the sashin the fully opened
position.
2.
The extractionfan shouldbe turnedoffwhen not in use'
3.
The front lip aerofoil cill shouldalwaysbe in position.
4.
The back baffle should haveno obstructionbehind the baffle, or blocking the lower slot
opening.
5.
Spring loadedadjustmentscrewsin the sashguide track can be turned in or out to vary
the grip of the guide on the sash. This allows the sashto slide freely, and also takesup
wear.
6.
Any chemicalsstoredin the fumecupboardshouldbe in coveredcontainersor capped
bottles.
7.
Equipmentused should be placedinsidethe working areabefore start-up,to prevent
fume escapecausedby movementsin the chamber'
8.
Do not overloadwith equipmentor materialsas this will causeairflow disturbances'
CLEAN AIR LTD
5.1
5.2
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
SECTION5.0
MONTHLY
1.
Clean down inner cabinetandbase.
2.
Clean down outer surfaceswith mild disinfectantcleaner.
3.
Clean sealantarounddrip cups/sinks/wastes.
4.
Cleanglassusing glasscleaner.
5.
Oil internal fittings.
6.
Check servicevalvesand outletsfor leaks or damage.
SIX MONTHLY
L
Remove and cleanthe back baffle. Clean the rear of the chamber.
2.
Wash all the interior surfaceof the chamberwith diluted detergent.
When the carbon filter needschangingpleasecontact:- CLEAN AIR LIMITED
DunscarIndustrialEstate(Unit 9),BlackburnRoad,BoltonBL7 9PQ.
Tel: (01204)591115
Fax: (01204)591115
5.3
Pleasenote
The "Control of Substances
Hazardousto Health" (COSHI{) regulations,effectivefrom
the l$ October1998,saysit is mandatoryto maintainrecordsof checks,testsand
repairscarriedout on safetyequipment,
andtheserecordsmustbe kept for 5 years. A
provided
in Appendixl.
is
summarysf COSHHregulations
,
will protecttheoperatorandprolongthe life of the fumecupboard.
Regularmaintenance
Beforeattemptingany inspectionor replacement
of electricalcomponentsin the head
assembly,
from the mainselectricitysupply.
alwaysisolatethefumecupboard
CLEAN AIR LTD
WARRANTY AND LIA BILIT\/
SECTION6.0
Clean Air Ltd products are warrantedunder normal usage for one-year part and labour costs,
from the dateofpurchase.
The warranty operatesproviding the following conditions are met:
6.1
6.2
6.3
The warranty cardhasbeenreturnedto Clean Air Ltd.
The product hasbeeninstalledand used as statedwithin the instructionmanual.
The warranty doesnot include servicing or maintenance. An approvedservice
company must carry out the maintenance. Failure to maintain or servicethis
product will invalidate the warranty. Maintenance must be carried out in
accordancewith the servicemanualand within the statedperiods. Failureto use
approved service companiesor Clean Air Ltd. personnel also affect the CE
marketing status of the product, removing Clean Air Ltd's duty of care and
responsibility.
64
Suppliesused suchas cleaning solutions, disinfectants,are not coveredby this
walTantv.
6.5
Carbonfilters, pre-filters,HEPA filters, light bulbs and tubes are not coveredby
this warranty.
66
The warranty is void is faults are causedby accidental damage,mishandlingby
unauthorisedpersonnelor failure to follow the correct maintenanceand safety
precautionsin the instructionmanual.
6.7
The warranty is the sole warranty provided in connectionwith the product and
no other warranfy, expressedor implied, is provided. Clean Air Ltd. assumes
no responsibilityfor any other claims, consequentialloss (including lost time or
profit) or other damage, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, not
specificallystatedin this warranty.
68
The seller shall not be liable to the buyer by reasonof any representation(unless
fraudulent), or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at
common law, or underthe expressterms of the contract for any loss of profit or
any indirect, specialor consequentialloss, damage, costs, expensesor other
claims (whether causedby the negligenceof the seller, it's servantsor agentsor
otherwise)which arise out of or in connectionwith the supply of the goodsor
their use or resaleby the buyer, and the entire liability of seller under or in
connectionwith the contractshall not exceedthe price of the goods.
6g
NOTE:
When instructinga warrantyvisit, pleaseprovide the following:
1.
2.
3.
'
'
Productmodelnumberand name
Serialnumber
Type of fault and any other comments
Clean Air Ltd or othernominatedpersonnelwill carry out the warrantyvisits.
6.IO WARRANTY
PleaseRead This Manual Before
Using This Equipment
Thank you for purchasingour Clean Air Ltd Product.
To registerthe product for our warranty,we ask you to return the Warranty Card. This
card is to found in the wallet at the back of the manual or alternativelyyou can copy
this page and fax the detailsto us on 01204 591116. Full conditionsof our warranty
and how to arrangeawarrantyvisit are enclosed.
The units are calibrated for airflow before leaving the factory. However, trained
personnelcan recalibrateon site.
If you requireany help, adviceor have any problemspleasecontact us on our Technical
Help-Line 01204591115. If a warrantyvisit is requiredpleasecompletethe warranty
requestfax and sentto us on 01204 591116.
WARRANTY VISIT REQUEST FAX
CustomerName
Addressand contactTelephonenumber
Productmodelnumberandname
Serialnumber
Nature of fault
Pleasefax this form to the supplierof the productor in the UK ONLY
F a xN o : 0 1 2 0 45 9 1 1 1 6
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FAX
Company,University
School,Hospital
Contact
TelephoneNumber and
Fax Number
Address
Equipment
Model
SerialNumber
Location
and
Pleasetick if you requiredetailsof our servicerecommendations
Prices
Fa5 a copy of this sheet'toCleanAir Ltd
Fax Number 01204591116. Attentionof SalesDepartment
CLEAN AIR LTD
I OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
SECTION7.0
7|
The fume cupboardmust only be operatedwith the correct filter installed.
72
To start the units, switch the power switch on. The fan will automatically run to give
0.5m/s.
7.3
Checkthe airflow and filter saturationon a regular basis.
74
The face velocity at the working aperture (and therefore containment of fumes) is at a
maximumwith the sashat 400mm from the worktop.
75
Bunsenburner or other heat source should not be placed too close (<1500mm) to the
sideor backpanels.
7 .6
AII-unitsare providedwith a G.R.P. spillagetray that hasgood chemicalresistance.
7.6
Filter blocks do not absorbcarbon monoxide or hydrogen. However, small quantities
(such as used in schools)will not presenta hazardbecauseof the large dilution factor
from the airflow through the fume cupboard, and retardation or the chemical in the
filter matrix
7.7
The fume cupboardsare designedto handlefumes and vapoursgiven off during normal
laboratoryprocedures.
7.9
Always keepa spareset of filters
7.10
High concbntrationsof fumes entering the filter block may temporaily reduce the
filtration efficiency. For this reason any major spillage within the fume cupboard
shouldbe clearedup quickly.
7.11
Following a major spillage, the main filters must be changed.After stabilisation,the
original filters can normally be re-used,provided saturationhas not beenreached.
7.12 Control Panel/DisplavBoard
HOURS RUN
METER
CLEAII AIR
LTI)
7 13
GREEN LIGHT
RED LIGHT
Mains ON/OFF
Turn the switch on a-ndthe green indicator lamp will show that power is connected
to the unit.
The fan will run at full speed,ready for normal operationof the fume cupboard
and the lights
will come on. The cupboardcan be used immediaielv.
7.14 Hour Meter
This indicatesthe total number of hours running time for the fume cupboard.
7.15 Low Airflow Alarm
The alarm is the red light at the front of the unit. In normal operation,the red
light will not
light up.
If the red indicator lamp starts to flash on intermittently or stays on, the pre-filter
is starting to
block with dust and an
reading should be taken at the apertureto determine if the
3_rrflow
irefilter needschanging. We advise changing the pre-filter if an airflow of 0.3mlsec
cannot be
maintained.
The correctoperation.ofthe alarm may be testedas describedin Appen
dix 2.
Instructionson replacingfilters are given in Section3 of this manual.
7.16
Fitter Status(if fitted)
The
r'v green
LED vu.rr4urry
constantly
displayedwrule
srsplayeo
Ervv' Lr_r-r-,
while me
the fllter
filter ls
is actlvely
activelyabsorbtng
absorbingthe
the chemical
chemi fumes.
The light goesout every six secondsas the mechanismsamplesthe airstream.
When a
When
chemicalbreakthroughis detectedthe red light comes on intermittently and the
audible alarm
bleeps4 timeseveryminuteshowingthe filter requireschanging.
,SeeAppendix4 for calibration
andtestins.
CLEANAIR LTD I
8l
ntrrER TYPES& MONITORING I SECTION8.0
Pre-Filters
Filtrete pre-filter. This is a high performancepre-filter, designedto removeparticulates
from the airstream. The filter material is based on electrets,which are permanently
changeddielectrics. They remove particulatesfrom polluted air by strong electrostatic
forcesgeneratedby the fibres from which they are made.
The combinationof a strong electric charge and open structureprovides a filter with
high efficiency,low airflow resistanceand high loading capacity. Measuredeffrciency
figuresforparticles in the 0.5 - 2.O-micronrangeis+99Yo,with loadingcapacitiesup
to ll3g/msquared. Filtrete will remove fine particles,aerosols,mists, smokeand dust.
82
Main Filters
CA.SCHOOL Filter - The CA.SCHOOL filter has been specially formulated to
'A'
absorbthe normal range of chemical fumes generatedin Schoolsduring GCSE and
Level classes.
83
Monitoring
If the pre-filtersare blocked, the airflow will'be reducedat the fume cupboardaperture.
If the main filters are saturated,they will ceaseto removethe fumes effectively.
The Fume Cupboardsare fitted with:
1.
2.
3.
A low airflow alarm
A filter saturationdetector
An or/offpower switch
If an odour is noticed, it is sensibleto check the fume cupboard. However, it must be
rememberedthat the senseof smell is very sensitivefor somechemicals(e.g. ammonia
or hydrogen sulphide) and a slight smell does not mean that the exhaust levels of
chemicalhaveapproachedthe maximum acceptableconcentration.
84
Manual Monitorins
Manual mohitoring should be carriedout yearly to checkthe fume cupboardsystems.
Airflow Measurements
An anemometeris used to check the airflow (face velocity) at the working aperture,
with the lower panel down. A minimum of six readingsshould be taken acrossthe
working aperture.
85
Detectton
Manual Filter Saturation
tube' Examples
sampling
Gastec
matching
and
chemical
test
Selecta suitable
tuituuitchemicalin routine
,"i;;;;;chf9r9ef.v;;;""t-;;f
alcohols,
include
andis nottoxrc'
it is *eft absorbed
usein thetume"rd;;;;: p-ria"a
l.
2.
hotPlateto boil off
on a hotPlate. Adiustthe
beaker
a
in
chemical
of
Place6ml
of about100-200
This gives a concentration
minutes
two
about
in
chemical
ihe
PPM to challengethe filter'
3.
F o rte sti n g A C l Filter s( acidabsor bing)per
or m ulti- filter s.witha
water'c i dabs or bi ng
at z bub-bles secondthrough
layers,usesulphutii".iai' isbt
from the unit' following
the outlet.airstream
Usingthe Gastectube,sample
trichloroethyl
tuUelone fump strokefor
Gastec
the
with
given
instructions
for examPle)'
eightpumPstrokesfor zulphurdioxide
5.
limit (sees
the occuPationalexPosure
The reading should be below
this PurPose'
gn*t the rJsult in the recordbook kept for
atr'
is noted in the exhaust
chemical
of
level
significant
a
If
shouldbe changed'
-\
8.6
usedin normalschoolexperiments.
substances
The activatedcharcoalfilter will absorb
ORGANIC
aluminiumchloride& bromide
ammonia
ammoniumchloridefumes
bromine
chlorine
chromium(vl) dichloridedioxide
(chromylchloride)
hydrogenacidvaPour
hydrogensulPhide
iodine
iodinechlorides
leadfumes
leadbromidefumes
mercuryandits comPound
nitric acidvaPour
nitrogenoxides(acidic)
sulphurchloride
sulphurdioxide
thionylchloride
tin (iv) chloride
titaniumtetrachloride
zincchloridefumes
CAUTION
Notethat:
hYdrogen
1.
carbonmonoxide
2.
nitrousoxide
3.
methane
4.
arespecificallygxcludedfrom the lists
INORGANIC
acidamides
acidanhYdrides
acidchlorides
acidnitrogenoxide
alcohols
aldehydes
aliphaticamines& their salts
aliphatichYdrocarbons
aromaticamines& aromatichydrocarbons
aromaticnitro comPounds
carboxylicacids
esters
ethers
ketones
nitriles
organohalogens
phenols
pyridine
SMOKE ETC
fine particles
aerosols
mists
smoke
dust
SERVICES
Ductedindustrialfume cupboards
Re-circulatingfi ltered industrialfume cupboards
Ductedschoolslaboratoryfume cupboards
Re-circulatingfiltered schoolsfume cupboards
Safetycabinets
Downflow benches
Laminar flow cupboards
Full laboratorydesign
Specialfume cupboarddesignmanufacture
Fume cupboardextractiondesign
Ki-Discuscontainment
testing
CleonlAir
Lirnited
FUME CUPBOARDMANUFACTURE AND DUCTING
SPECIALISTS
DunscarIndustrialEstate
Blackburn Road
Dunscar
BOLTON
LANCASHIRE
BL7 9PQ
UK
T e l :0 1 2 0 4- 5 9 11 l 5 F a x 0 1 2 0 4- 5 9 1I l 6
[email protected]
uk
Website:http://www cleanairltdco uk