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SECTION 11611
SELF-CONTAINED FILTERED LABORATORY ENCLOSURES
NOTE ** Labconco Corporation, self-contained filtered
laboratory enclosures.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on the products of Labconco
Corporation, which is located at:
NOTE ** 8811 Prospect Avenue
NOTE ** Kansas City, MO 64132
NOTE ** Tel: (816) 333-8811
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 821-5525
NOTE ** Fax: (816) 363-0130
NOTE ** E-mail: labconco@labconco.com
NOTE ** Home Page: www.labconco.com
NOTE ** Labconco Corporation is a manufacturer of
laboratory equipment, including fume hoods, self-
contained filtered laboratory enclosures, and
biological safety cabinets. This section covers
part of their product line: "Paramount" bench-
mounted self-contained carbon-filtered laboratory
enclosures. See their other sections for
laboratory fume hoods and biological safety
cabinets.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 11611 - SELF-CONTAINED FILTERED LABORATORY
ENCLOSURES, Copyright 1998, The Architect's
Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Bench-mounted self-contained carbon-filtered laboratory
enclosures.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project;
add others as required.
A. Section 11600 - Laboratory Equipment.
B. Section 12351 - Laboratory Casework.
C. Section 15400 - Plumbing.
D. Section 16200 - Electrical.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
actually required by the project; add others as
required.
A. ANSI Z 9.5 - Laboratory Ventilation.
B. ASHRAE 110 - Method of Testing Performance of Laboratory
Fume Hoods.
C. ASTM E 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.
D. NFPA 45 - Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals.
E. SEFA 1 - Laboratory Fume Hoods.
NOTE ** Select the two paragraphs below for 115 volts, 60
Hz models only.
F. UL 3101-1.
G. CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 1010.1.
NOTE ** Select the two paragraphs below for 230 volts, 50
Hz models only.
H. European Community - Electrical Safety Standard: 1010.1.
I. European Community - Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive: 89/336/EEC.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's catalog data, specification
sheets, and product manuals.
C. Shop Drawings: Prepared specifically for this project;
show dimensions and interface with other products.
D. Selection Samples: Enclosure cabinet wall material,
baffle, air foil, front panel color chips, and work
surface material.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Maintain testing facility at manufacturer's place of
business for testing and evaluating self-contained carbon-
filtered laboratory enclosures under both ideal and
adverse conditions, in accordance with ASHRAE Standard
110.
B. Make manufacturing facility, testing facility, and
quality control procedures available for owner
inspection.
C. Provide computer-based carbon filter modeling program to
determine appropriateness of using carbon-filtered
enclosures for this project.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver self-contained filtered laboratory enclosures and
accessories fully assembled, free of damage.
B. Store and handle in a manner to prevent damage to self-
contained filtered laboratory enclosures, accessories, or
adjacent work.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Warrant against defects in materials and workmanship on
self-contained filtered laboratory enclosures and
accessories; include labor and replacement parts (except
filters and lamps).
B. Warranty Period: One year from date of installation or
two years from date of purchase, whichever is sooner.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Provide products made by
Labconco Corporation, 8811 Prospect, Kansas City, MO
64132. ASD. Tel: (816) 333-8811 or (800) 821-5525.
Fax: (816) 363-0130.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in
accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with
Division 1 requirements.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
D. Provide all self-contained filtered laboratory enclosures
from a single manufacturer.
2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Bench-mounted self-contained carbon-filtered laboratory
enclosures:
1. Size: 36 inches wide, 53-1/2 inches high, 29 inches
deep (0.91 x 1.36 x 0.74 m).
NOTE ** Select subparagraphs below relevant to project.
2. 115 volts, 60 Hz models.
3. 230 volts, 50 Hz models.
4. Organic vapor sensors.
2.3 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum:
B. Safety Glass: 1/4 inch (6 mm) tempered.
2.4 FINISHES
A. Exposed Aluminum: Epoxy-coated, glacier white.
2.5 COMPONENTS
A. Frame, Back, Upper Cabinet, Baffle, and Air Foil: Epoxy-
coated aluminum.
B. Sash and Side Panels: Safety glass.
C. Roughing Pre-Filters: ________________________.
D. Light Fixtures: 20-watt fluorescent fixtures (tubes
included); two per enclosure.
E. Motor/Blowers: Non-sparking, variable speed, with
polypropylene impeller.
F. Accessory Carbon Filters: Minimum 52 pounds (23.6 kg) of
activated or treated carbon.
G. Carbon Filter Clamping Mechanisms: Gas-assist type.
H. Event Timers: One-second increments, eight hour
duration.
I. Audible/Visual Alarms: Programmable.
NOTE ** Select the paragraph below when early detection of
organic vapors is required.
J. Organic Vapor Sensors: Electronic; able to detect
organic vapor concentrations in filter bed exceeding 50
parts per million and, upon detection, to activate
audible/visual alarm.
1. Locate second electronic sensor in exhaust airflow
to, activate audible/visual alarm upon detection of
organic vapor concentrations exceeding 50 parts per
million.
NOTE ** Select options from the paragraphs below.
K. Mobile Base Stands: Tubular steel frame, epoxy coated,
with 5 inch (125 mm) diameter toe-locking casters and
solid epoxy dished work surface.
L. Base Cabinets: Steel, epoxy coated, with epoxy dished
work surface.
2.6 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate self-contained filtered laboratory enclosures
to include baffle, air foil, filter clamping mechanism,
roughing pre-filters, and utility ports with plastic
plugs.
B. Fully assemble and pre-wire enclosures before delivery.
C. Provide proper airflow into enclosures with air foils;
provide proper airflow and air/containment mixing with
slotted baffles.
D. Provide LCD on front panel for alternate display of
filter saturation level and filter time elapsed.
E. Provide detector tube port accessible from front of
enclosure for filter testing.
F. Provide two user-programmable event timers to alarm as
follows:
1. At user-determined intervals that filter should be
checked.
2. At user-determined time that filter should be
changed.
G. Provide SET FILTER TIME, UP/DOWN, and ENTER programming
switches to allow operator to reset elapsed time display
and alarm time when a new filter is installed.
1. Security code shall be required to change filter
alarm time.
H. Provide angled sash, adjustable to 10-3/4 inches (275 mm)
and 12-3/4 inches (325 mm) opening positions, pivoting to
a 22 inch (560 mm) opening for loading and cleaning.
I. Locate motor/blower behind front panel, serviceable from
outside enclosure.
1. Face velocity with sash open 10-3/4 inches (275 mm):
100 feet per minute (0.51 m/sec); face velocity with
sash open 12-3/4 inches (325 mm): 80 feet per minute
(0.41 m/sec).
J. Provide light fixtures controlled by switch separate from
motor/blower switch, tubes replaceable from front of
enclosure.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify equipment rough-in before proceeding with work,
including rough opening dimensions required for self-
contained filtered laboratory enclosures installation.
B. Coordinate with other trades for proper installation of
plumbing and electrical services.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer=s instructions;
comply with standards required by authorities having
jurisdiction.
B. Install equipment plumb, square, and straight, without
distortion; securely anchor.
C. Schedule installation to ensure that utility connections
are achieved in an orderly and expeditious manner.
D. Demonstrate self-contained filtered laboratory enclosure
operations and functions to Owner at completion of
installation.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Adjust operating equipment to provide efficient operation
for its intended use and as required by manufacturer.
1. Sashes: Operate smoothly without binding.
B. Clean equipment, casework, countertops, and other
surfaces as recommended by manufacturer, rendering work
in new and unused appearance.
C. Clean adjacent construction and surfaces soiled in the
course of installation of this work.
D. Touch up minor damaged surfaces caused by installation.
Replace damaged components as directed by Architect.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Provide protective measures to prevent equipment and
surfaces from exposure to other construction activity.
END OF SECTION