User's Manual: Labconco Coated Steel, Fiberglass and PVC Blowers

User’s Manual
Labconco Coated Steel, Fiberglass

and PVC Blowers
Coated Steel Models
3663500, 3668000, 3668001, 7068000, 7068100, 7068200, 7068300,
7068400, 7068500, 7068600, 7068700, 7068800, 7068900, 7069000,
7069100, 7069200, 7069300, 7069400, 7069500, 7069600, 7069700
Fiberglass Models
7180000, 7180100, 7180200, 7180300, 7180400, 7180500, 7180600,
7180700, 7180800, 7180900, 7181000, 7181100, 7181200, 7181300,
7181400, 7181500, 7181600, 7181700, 7182000, 7182100, 7182200,
7182300
PVC Models
7183000, 7183100, 7183200
Labconco’s Mascot,
Labby the LABster
For more information, please contact us:
ExpotechUSA
10700 Rockley Road
Houston, Texas 77099
USA
281-496-0900 [voice]
281-496-0400 [fax]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ExpotechUSA.com
Warranty
Labconco provides a warranty on all parts and factory workmanship. The warranty includes areas of
defective material and workmanship, provided such defect results from normal and proper use of the
equipment.
The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from
date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following:
• Purifier® Delta® Series Biological Safety Cabinets carry a three-year warranty from date of
installation or four years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner.
• Carts carry a lifetime warranty.
• Glassware is not warranted from breakage when dropped or mishandled.
This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. In the event of a
warranty claim, contact Labconco Corporation or the dealer who sold you the product. If the cause is
determined to be a manufacturing fault, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will repair or replace all
defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be
liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind. This statement may be altered by a
specific published amendment. No individual has authorization to alter the provisions of this warranty
policy or its amendments. Lamps and filters are not covered by this warranty. Damage due to corrosion or
accidental breakage is also not covered.
Limitation of Liability
The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.
Part #7114000, Rev. D

ECO C129
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
About This Manual 2
Typographical Conventions 3
Your Next Step 3
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 5
Location Requirements 5
Mounting Support Requirements 6
Electrical Power Requirements 6
Space Requirements 6
Your Next Step 6
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 7

Unpacking Your Blower 7
Install Blower on a Supporting Structure 8
Adjust Blower Outlet Orientation 8
Install Exhaust Run with Vibration Dampers 9
Connect Blower Inlet for Coated Steel Blowers 9
Connect Blower Inlet for Fiberglass Blowers 10
Connect Blower Inlet for PVC Blowers 10
Connect PVC Blower Drain 11
Connect to the Blower Outlet 11
For Coated Steel Blowers 11
For Fiberglass Blowers 12
For PVC Blowers 12
Connect to the Electrical Supply Source 12
Three-Phase Power Wiring 13
Install the Belt, Adjust Fan Speed and Confirm Performance 15
Your Next Step 16
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE DATA AND SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS 17
Specifications and Performance Data 17
Blower Curves 21
Safety Precautions 28
Your Next Step 28
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR BLOWER 29
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR BLOWER 31

Routine Maintenance 31
Motor 32
Bearings 32
V-Belt 32
Common Service Operations 32
Pillow Block Bearing Replacement 32
Motor Replacement 32
Your Next Step 33
CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR BLOWER, CALCULATING

STATIC PRESSURE LOSS, AND BLOWER SIZING 35
Two Main Blower Modifications 35
Additional Modifications by Adding Ductwork Accessories 35
Blower Sizing Example 36
Sizes and Pressure Losses in Thermoplastic Duct 36
Thermoplastic Duct 37
Duct Couplings, Female 37
Duct Couplings, Male 37
Elbows 38
Thermoplastic Duct Reducers 38
Zero Pressure Weathercaps 39
Spiral Tube 39
Manual Duct Dampers 39
Flexible Duct Connections 39
Blower Transition Adaptors 40
Auxiliary-Air Transition Adaptor 40
T and Y Connections 40
Accessories for Basic 47 Hoods 41
Exhaust Transition Adaptor 41
Accessories for Perchloric Acid Applications 41
Wash Rings 41
Accessories for Pathogens, Organic Vapors and Odor
Control Applications 41
HEPA Filter Packs 41
Charcoal Filter Packs 41
Backdraft Dampers 42
Bird Screens 42
Your Next Step 42
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 43
APPENDIX A: BLOWER REPLACEMENT PARTS 45
APPENDIX B: BLOWER DIMENSIONS 57
APPENDIX C: BLOWER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 61

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Blower. Your
Labconco Blower has been specifically engineered to meet the
demanding requirements of most laboratory ventilation situations.
The outside steel housing of the blower encloses the motor, shaft,
and bearings.
The contaminated air plenum of the Coated Steel Blower has a

protective phenolic coating. The Fiberglass Blower features a
fiberglass reinforced polyester housing and an injection molded
polypropylene impeller. The PVC Blower housing is formed out
of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and the impeller wheel is injection
molded polyvinyl defloride (PVDF).
All blowers are available in both non-explosion proof and

explosion proof configurations. They feature cooling vents and
weathercovers that allow for unrestricted exterior roof mounting.
The blowers also feature forward curved impellers to ensure quiet
operation and optimum air delivery.
Your Labconco Blower offers many unique features to enhance

performance. To take full advantage of them, acquaint yourself
with this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are
unfamiliar with how blowers operate, review Chapter 4:
Performance Data and Safety Precautions before you begin
operating the blower. Even if you are experienced, review Chapter
5: Using your Blower.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual

This manual will help you learn how to install, use, and maintain
your blower. Instructions for installing optional equipment on
your blower are also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the blower,

explains the organization of the manual, and defines the
typographical conventions used in the manual.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do to prepare

your site before you install your blower. Electrical and service
requirements are discussed.
Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to

properly unpack, inspect, install and certify your blower.
Chapter 4: Performance Data and Safety Precautions explains

how the blower operates and the appropriate precautions you
should take when using the blower.
Chapter 5: Using your Blower discusses basic operation.
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Blower explains how to perform

routine maintenance on your blower.
Chapter 7: Modifying Your Blower, Calculating Static Pressure

Loss, and Blower Sizing explains how to modify the blower or add
ductwork accessories.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of situations you may

encounter while using your blower including the probable causes
of the problems and suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: Blower Replacement Parts contains labeled diagrams

of all of the components of the blowers.
Appendix B: Blower Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams

showing all of the dimensions for the various blowers.
Appendix C: Blower Environmental Conditions contains the

environmental conditions to operate the blower.
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Typographical Conventions
Recognizing the following typographical conventions will help
you understand and use this manual:
• Book, chapter, and section titles are shown in italic type (e.g.,
Chapter 3: Getting Started).
• Steps required to perform a task are presented in a numbered
format.
• Comments located in the margins provide suggestions,
reminders, and references.
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• Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs
that are preceded by the exclamation icon. Failure to comply
with the information following an exclamation icon may result
in injury to the user or permanent damage to the Blower.
• Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs
that are preceded by the wrench icon. Only a trained certifier
or contractor should perform these operations. Failure to
comply with the information following a wrench icon may
result in injury to the user or permanent damage to your
Blower.
• Important information is presented in capitalized type in
paragraphs that are preceded by the pointer icon. It is
imperative that the information contained in these paragraphs ☞
be thoroughly read and understood by the user.
• A letter icon precedes information that is specific to a
particular blower model. The CS icon indicates the text is CS
specific to the Coated Steel Blower.
• The FRP icon indicates the text is specific to the Fiberglass
Blower. FRP
• The PVC icon indicates the text is specific to the PVC Blower.
PVC
Your Next Step
If your blower needs to be installed, proceed to Chapter 2:
Prerequisites to ensure your installation site meets all of the
requirements. Then, go to Chapter 3: Getting Started for
instructions on how to install your blower and make all of the
necessary connections.
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If you would like to review how blowers operate, or their

differentiating features go to Chapter 4: Performance Data and
Safety Precautions.
For information on the operational characteristics of the blower, go

to Chapter 5: Using your Blower.
If your blower is installed and you need to perform routine

maintenance on the blower, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining
Your Blower.
For information on making modifications to the configuration of

your blower, go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Blower, Calculating
Static Pressure Loss, and Blower Sizing.
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing

problems with your blower.
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CHAPTER 2
PREREQUISITES
Before you install your blower, you need to prepare your site for
installation. A dedicated source of electrical power must be
located near the installation site.
Carefully read this chapter to learn:
• The location requirements for your installation site.

• The mounting support requirements for your installation
site.
• The electrical power requirements for your installation site.
• The space requirements for your installation site.
Refer to Appendix B: Blower Dimensions for complete blower

dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Blower Environmental Conditions for

complete environmental conditions.
Location Requirements
In positioning your blower, care should be taken to make sure that
it is away from all other types of air handling equipment (intake
fans, air conditioning units, etc.). Your blower should also include
a minimum of 7 ft. of ducting above the roofline to generate proper
air dispersion of materials being exhausted through the blower.
Also consider the location of the blower inlet with respect to the
hood you are exhausting. Proper planning and layout are essential
in selecting a blower location.
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Mounting Support Requirements

You must provide vibration isolators, vibration mounting pads,
and/or a roof curb support for proper mounting of the blower.
Vibration isolators or vibration mounting pads are available from
many sources such as a local industrial supply company.
Labconco recommends supporting the blower with 5/16" diameter
mounting hardware.
Electrical Power Requirements

The blower wiring should be terminated at the motor end plate and
wired according to the specific voltage and terminations on the
motor. Locate the specific wiring voltage for your blower motor in
the chart in Chapter 4: Performance Data and Safety Precautions.
Space Requirements
The dimensions for the different models are shown in Appendix B:
Blower Dimensions.
Your Next Step

After you have determined that the location you have selected
accommodates the installation and operational requirements of
your blower, you are ready to begin installation. Proceed to
Chapter 3: Getting Started.
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CHAPTER 3
GETTING STARTED
Now you are ready to unpack, inspect, and install the blower.
Read this chapter to learn how to:
• Unpack and move your blower.

• Install the blower on a supporting structure.
• Adjust the blower outlet orientation.
• Install the exhaust run with vibration dampers.
• Connect to the blower inlet.
• Connect to the blower outlet.
• Connect the electrical supply source.
• Adjust the fan speed and confirm blower performance.
• Connect the PVC Blower drain. (PVC Blowers only)
Unpacking Your Blower

The United States
Carefully remove the shipping carton from your blower. Inspect Interstate Commerce
the blower for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the Commission rules
require that claims be
blower is damaged, notify the delivery carrier immediately and filed with the delivery
retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier. carrier within fifteen (15)
days of delivery.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE

☞ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO.
UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
☞ IF YOUR BLOWER WAS DAMAGED IN

TRANSIT, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM
DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER.
LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS
DEALERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
SHIPPING DAMAGE.
Do not discard the packing material for your blower until you have
installed and tested the blower.
Install the Blower on a

Supporting Structure
Now that you have located your blower as instructed in Chapter 2:
Prerequisites, you are ready to mount the blower on a roof curb
support. Additionally, you may isolate the blower by mounting the
blower on either vibration isolators or vibration mounting pads,
which are available from a local industrial supply company. The
supporting structure is custom for each installation. Labconco
recommends supporting the blower with 5/16" diameter mounting
hardware. See Appendix B: Blower Dimensions for appropriate
mounting hole locations for your particular blower.
Adjust the Blower Outlet

Orientation
The housing on your blower can be rotated to facilitate your duct
run configuration. By rotating the blower housing, you will be
able to change the blower outlet location on your blower. The
Coated Steel Blowers can be rotated to one of eight different
positions and the Fiberglass or PVC Blowers can be rotated to one
of three different positions. See the drawings in Appendix A to
locate the parts to disassemble. To rotate the blower housing,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the upper weathercover panel, which has louvers.

2. Once removed, you have complete access to the 8 fasteners
that hold your blower housing assembly in position.
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Removing these fasteners allows you to rotate the housing

to one of the other desired outlet positions. Then insert the
8 fasteners and secure the blower housing in that specific
position.
3. Reinstall the upper weathercover panel and you are ready
for operation.
CAUTION: Blowers 3668000, 3668001 and

! 3663500 must be installed with outlet positioned
for upward discharge. This will ensure that the
integral back draft damper assembly will work
properly. The dampers close by gravity when
the blower is turned off and the blower needs to
be in the proper orientation for this to occur.
Install the Exhaust Run with

Vibration Dampers
Rubber isolation sleeves should be used in your exhaust duct run
prior to entering the blower inlet. These isolation sleeves dampen
vibration that is being generated by the blower and decrease noise
level at the fume hood. See the flexible duct connections listed in
Chapter 7.
Connect to the Blower Inlet for

Coated Steel Blowers
Coated Steel Blowers model numbers 7068000 through 7068700,
feature a 10-7/8" ID by 1-1/2" wide circular inlet ring. This inlet CS
ring is suitable for use with 10-inch diameter PVC ductwork. The
PVC ductwork itself will fit inside the inlet ring and should be
fastened by sheet metal screws through the inlet ring. A silicone
sealant should also be used to seal between the ductwork and the
blower inlet ring to prevent any air or moisture leakage.
Coated Steel Blowers, model numbers 7068800 through 7069700,

feature a 12-1/4" OD by 1-1/2" wide inlet ring, which is suitable
for use with 12-inch diameter PVC ductwork. The 12-inch
diameter PVC ductwork will fit over the inlet ring on the blower
and should be fastened in position by sheet metal screws into the
metal ring.
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Fiberglass Blowers
Fiberglass Blowers, model numbers 7180000 through 7180700,
FRP feature a 10-3/8" OD inlet ring. This inlet ring is suitable for use
with 10-inch diameter PVC ductwork. The PVC ductwork will fit
outside the inlet ring and should be fastened by sheet metal screws
through the fiberglass inlet ring. A silicone sealant is to be used to
seal between the ductwork and the blower inlet ring to prevent air
or moisture leakage.
Fiberglass Blowers model numbers 7180800 through 7181700,

feature 12-3/8" OD inlet ring, which is suitable for use with 12-
inch diameter PVC ductwork. The 12-inch diameter PVC
ductwork will fit over the inlet ring on the blower and fastened by
sheet metal screws through the fiberglass inlet ring.
Fiberglass Blowers, model numbers 7182000 through 7182300,

feature a 15-5/8" OD inlet ring, which is suitable for use with 16-
inch diameter PVC ductwork. The 16-inch diameter PVC
ductwork will fit over the inlet ring on the blower and fastened by
sheet metal screws into the fiberglass inlet ring.

PVC Blowers
PVC Blower model number 7183000 features a 10-3/8" OD inlet
PVC ring. This inlet ring is suitable for use with 10-inch diameter PVC
ductwork. The PVC ductwork will fit outside the inlet ring
through the fiberglass inlet ring. A silicone sealant should also be
used to seal between the ductwork and the blower inlet ring to
prevent air or moisture leakage.
PVC Blowers model numbers 7183100 and 7183200, feature a 12-

3/8" OD inlet ring, which is suitable for use with 12-inch diameter
PVC ductwork. The 12-inch diameter PVC ductwork will fit over
the inlet ring on the blower and should be fastened in position by
sheet metal screws into the fiberglass ring.
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Connect the PVC Blower Drain

The PVC Blower has a 1/2" NPT drain connection in the bottom of
the housing. When this connection is used, it should be directed PVC
into a proper drain or into the exhaust duct for proper disposal.
CAUTION: Draining the blower housing

! directly onto the roof may cause damage to your
roof due to the corrosive chemicals exhausted.
Connect to the Blower Outlet

Before proceeding with the blower outlet connection, read the two
warnings listed below:
WARNING: Should your exhaust stack, on the

! outlet side of the exhaust blower, extend over 7
feet, both guy wires and additional structural
supports are required to carry the weight of this
ductwork. The guy wires must be substantial
enough to support the exhaust stack against high
wind velocities.
WARNING: If the blower includes an integral

backdraft damper, do not interfere with or limit
the travel of the damper mechanism when
connecting exhaust ductwork.
For Coated Steel Blowers

Coated Steel Blowers model numbers 7068000 through 7068700,
include a 10" by 5-1/2" rectangular outlet. A rectangular to round CS
Transition Adaptor, Labconco part number 4722401, adapts the
outlet connection to accept 10-inch diameter PVC ductwork
Transition Adaptor. Labconco part number 4722400 adapts the
outlet on these blowers to accept 8-inch diameter PVC ductwork.
Coated Steel Blowers, model numbers 7068800 through 7069700

include a 13-1/2" by 7" rectangular outlet. Transition Adaptor,
Labconco part number 7003400, adapts the outlet of these blowers
to accept 12-inch diameter PVC ductwork.
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For Fiberglass Blowers

FRP feature a 10-3/4" ID outlet connection. Ten-inch diameter
ductwork will slip into this connection and should be held by sheet
metal screws through the housing. Silicone sealant should be used
to seal any air leaks between the duct and blower outlet
connection.

feature a 12-3/4" ID outlet connection. Twelve-inch diameter
connection.

feature a 16" ID outlet connection. Sixteen-inch diameter
connection.
For PVC Blowers

PVC Blower, model number 7183000, features a 10-3/4" ID outlet
PVC connection. Ten-inch diameter ductwork will slip into this
connection and should be held by sheet metal screws through the
housing. Silicone sealant should be used to seal any air leaks
between the duct and blower outlet connection.
PVC Blowers, model numbers 7183100 and 7183200, feature a 12-

3/4" ID outlet connection. Twelve-inch diameter ductwork will
slip into this connection and should be held by sheet metal screws
through the housing. Silicone sealant should be used to seal any
air leaks between the duct and blower outlet connection.
Connect to the Electrical Supply

Source
The electrical connection for the Coated Steel Blower is made
directly at the motor. Remove the end plate from the motor and
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wire directly to the exposed terminals inside the motor. A

knockout has also been provided on the side of the motor for this
purpose.
Access the motor by removing the top weathercover of the blower

base. This weathercover is held in position by machine screws,
and once they have been removed, you will have access to both the
motor and V-belt area of your blower.
CAUTION: Inspect the motor manufacturer’s

! nameplate carefully prior to connecting your
electrical service for both the correct lead wire
orientation and motor rotation.
The blower base end panel is raised off the blower base to allow
for a continuous flow of cooling air through the motor cavity.
Slots and louvers have also been placed on both the front and back
of the blower base to provide airflow through this motor cavity.
Because the blower base end panel is shorter than the rest of the
base assembly, you will be able to run your electrical conduit
directly underneath this panel. No special cutouts or modifications
are necessary.
Three Phase Power

Most all Labconco Fume Hoods have a simple single-wire switch
for controlling single-phase power to a motor/blower. When a 3-
phase motor is required, all 3 phases must be switched ON or OFF.
To do this, the Labconco single wire switch can be used to control
a power relay (also called a contactor or motor starter), which uses
the switched Labconco power to control the switching ON (or
OFF) of all three phases at once. The drawing on the following
page shows such a setup.
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NOTE: WHEN THE WIRING FOR YOUR

☞ BLOWER HAS BEEN COMPLETED, CHECK
FOR PROPER MOTOR ROTATION. THE
MOTOR SHOULD OPERATE IN A
CLOCKWISE ROTATION AS VIEWED FROM
THE SHAFT SIDE TO OBTAIN PROPER
ROTATION OF THE IMPELLER WHEEL.
WHEN IN OPERATION, THE IMPELLER
SHOULD ROTATE COUNTERCLOCKWISE
WHEN VIEWED FROM THE BLOWER INLET.
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CAUTION: This blower contains

! an electrical motor, which requires
proper electrical connection per
the National Electrical Code
(NEC) Section 430 to prevent
hazards. This NEC code and local
codes may require that a circuit
disconnect, overload protection,
and short circuit protection be
included in the installation. Please
consult the code or have the unit
connected by a licensed electrician.
Install the Belt, Adjust the Fan

Speed and Confirm the
Performance of your
Blower/Hood System
Labconco Exhaust Blowers leave the factory adjusted to their top
speed with the belt uninstalled. Frequently, they need to be
readjusted in the field to allow the hood to operate at the proper
face velocity, and to bring the
motor current into its proper range. In order to adjust the blower to
the proper speed and install the belt, refer to the diagrams in
Appendix A Replacement Parts, and follow the procedure below.
1. Ensure the blower is turned off at the roof disconnect.

2. Remove the top weather cover over the motor/drive
compartment.
3. Raise the gravity belt tightener, and remove the belt, tie
wraps, and cardboard under the motor. If no adjustment is
required then proceed to step 7.
4. Loosen the setscrew, with a standard hex key, on the outer
half of the adjustable sheave located on the motor shaft.
5. While holding the back half of the adjustable sheave, turn
the front half of the sheave counter-clockwise to widen the
space between the two halves of the sheave. This creates a
smaller sheave diameter, which lowers the fan speed.
There are a maximum of four turns of adjustment. Do not
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allow the belt to ride down on the threaded mandrels of the

sheave.
6. Once the sheave is adjusted to the correct spacing, secure
the set screw on the front half of the sheave.
7. Raise the motor up on the gravity belt tightener, and re-
install the belt on both sheaves.
8. Turn the blower back on at the roof disconnect.
9. Check the motor current with an ammeter to ensure it is in
its proper operating range. Consult Chapter 4 for amperage
specifications for your particular model.
10. Verify the hood face velocity is in its proper range. This
should be done across the sash opening of the hood in
accordance with the “Industrial Ventilation Manual”
section on laboratory hoods. Labconco recommends an
average face velocity of 60, 80, or 100 feet per minute.
Consult Labconco for proper airflows for your particular
model.
11. Replace the weather cover over the motor/drive
compartment.
Your Next Step

After your Blower/Hood System has been installed and certified,
you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4: Performance Data and
Safety Precautions.
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CHAPTER 4
PERFORMANCE DATA
AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Specifications and Performance Data
The specifications and performance data for your particular model
are listed and sub-grouped by Coated Steel, Fiberglass, and PVC
Blowers. Blower curves are printed and listed on Labconco’s
website at www.labconco.com.
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Chapter 4: Performance Data and Safety Precautions
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NOTE: FOR A COMPLETE PERSPECTIVE

☞ AND EXPLODED VIEWS OF YOUR
PARTICULAR BLOWER, REFER TO APPENDIX
A REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Safety Precautions
Before attempting any service and/or
! maintenance on your blower, always disconnect
the blower motor from its power source to
prevent possible injury. Upon initial start-up,
always wear protective eyewear. A qualified
technician should certify the blower/hood system
before it is initially used. The blower/hood
system should be re-certified annually or
whenever it is relocated.
Your Next Step

After you understand the performance data, and safety precautions,
you are ready to proceed to Chapter 5: Using Your Blower.
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CHAPTER 5
USING YOUR BLOWER
Normal Operation
Once your blower has been fully ducted and electrically wired, it is
ready for operation. The blower is normally activated from a
switch on or near the fume hood.
Laboratory work can resume when the blower is operational, so

that any prevailing fumes and/or odors can be exhausted from the
room. Work must cease prior to turning the blower off.
Your Next Step

After you understand how to operate the blower, you are ready to
proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Blower.
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Chapter 5: Using Your Blower
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CHAPTER 6
MAINTAINING YOUR
BLOWER
Now we will review the suggested maintenance schedule and the
common service operations necessary to maintain your blower for
peak performance.
Only trained and experienced certification

! technicians should perform some of the service
operations after the blower has been properly
decontaminated. The wrench icon precedes the
service operations that require qualified
technicians.
Routine Maintenance
CAUTION: Before attempting any service
! and/or maintenance on your blower, always
disconnect the unit from its power supply source.
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Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Blower
Motor
Under normal usage, the drip proof style motor will require that
you add 3-4 drops of SAE 10 motor oil to each oil port on the
motor after 25,000 hours of operation. Should your blower motor
experience constant use, maintenance should be on an annual
basis, to extend the life of the blower motor.
Bearings
The pillow block bearings on your blower are factory sealed and
lubricated. Under normal operation, no further lubrication is
required. Excessive lubricating may cause damage to the bearing
seal and significantly shorten the life span of the bearing.
V-Belt
The drive belt on the blower should be inspected on a monthly

basis for excessive wear. Fraying of the belt would indicate
possible misalignment of the blower’s sheaves.
The gravity belt tightener, incorporated into your blower assembly,

extend the life of the V-belt if properly adjusted. If you need to
replace the belt, remove the upper weathercover and lift up on the
motor. The belt should be replaced a minimum of once every four
years.
Common Service Operations (See

drawings in Appendix A
Replacement Parts)
Pillow Block Bearing Replacement
If you need to replace a pillow block bearing on your blower, make

sure that the locking collars on the bearings face one another. The
setscrews used on the locking collars have been sealed with a
removable thread sealant. Thread sealant should be applied when
a pillow block bearing is replaced in the field.
Motor Replacement
With the power disconnected, remove the upper weathercover, the

V-belt, the mounting hardware that supports the NEMA 56 motor
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frame and remove the motor. Remove the wire leads to the motor
plate. Re-install the new motor in reverse order.
Your Next Step

After you understand the maintenance procedures, you are ready to
proceed to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Blower, Calculating Static
Pressure Loss and Blower Sizing.
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CHAPTER 7
MODIFYING YOUR
BLOWER, CALCULATING
STATIC PRESSURE
LOSS, AND BLOWER
SIZING
Two Main Blower Modifications
There are two main ways to modify the performance of your

blower as listed in Chapter 3: Getting Started. One way is the
adjustment of the blower outlet orientation. The other way is the
adjustment of the fan speed to fine-tune the performance of your
blower/hood system. Refer to Chapter 3 for these instructions.
Additionally, all the performance data for your particular blower
model number are listed in Chapter 4: Performance Data and
Safety Precautions.
Additional Modifications by Adding Ductwork Accessories
There are additional ways to equip your blower by adding any of

the accessories on the following pages. To ensure that your blower
exhaust system will operate properly, the ductwork and accessories
linking your hood and blower must be sized correctly. Along with
the accessories listed next are the “equivalent resistance in feet of
straight duct” for each accessory. It is necessary to compute the
sum of the equivalent resistance factors for each accessory and
ductwork length for your entire hood/blower system. Then the
blower can be sized properly from the total equivalent resistance
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Chapter 7: Modifying Your Blower
for your exhaust system. Blower Sizing Example: You have

selected a Labconco Protector Premier 48 Laboratory Hood at 100
fpm and 730 CFM. The static pressure of the Protector Premier 48
at 100 fpm is 0.17". The exhaust collar of this hood is sized to
receive 12" diameter PVC duct directly. In this example, your
fume removal system requires 30 feet of straight duct, two 90°
elbows and one zero pressure weathercap to adequately exhaust the
chemical fumes. You will be handling low to moderately
corrosive materials, so you have selected a Coated Steel Blower.
The information following for the 90° elbow tells you that each
90°, 12" diameter elbow has the equivalent resistance of 25 feet of
straight duct. The zero pressure weathercap has 5 feet of
equivalent resistance. The total equivalent feet for the system is:
Feet of straight duct 30 Feet

2 elbows @ 25 feet each 50 Feet
1 zero pressure weathercap @ 5 feet 5 Feet
85 Feet
The chart following converts “equivalent resistance in feet of

straight duct” to static pressure. So the static pressure of 85
equivalent feet of 12" nominal duct is equal to (85/10) x 0.011" =
0.094". Now this is added to the hood static pressure of 0.17" for a
total system static pressure of 0.264". Look at the performance
data in Chapter 4 for Coated Steel Blowers. Refer to the 0.25"
column at 730 CFM since this is closest to 0.264". The chart will
lead you to select a Coated Steel Blower model #7068800 or EP
Coated Steel Blower #7068900.
Sizes and Pressure Losses in Thermoplastic Duct

This chart provides static pressure losses for 10' long duct lengths
of various diameters over a range of airflows in CFM for use in
sizing hood/blower combinations at 100 feet per minute.
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Nominal Diameter/Inches 6 8 10 12 16
Actual OD/inches 6.625 8.625 10.750 12.750 16.000
Actual ID/inches 6.25 8.250 10.375 12.375 15.625
Catalog Number 47086 47189 70272 56020 56050
Shipping Wt./lbs. 20 35 50 65 80
Static Pressure Loss/Inches H20
Airflow/CFM
For Each 10 ft. of Duct Length
250 .039 .011 .003 .001 --
500 .147 .037 .013 .005 .001
750 .321 .079 .026 .011 .003
1000 .557 .140 .043 .018 .005
1250 .855 .210 .066 .027 .008
1500 -- .300 .095 .039 .012
1750 -- .380 .130 .053 .016
2000 -- .485 .155 .067 .020
2500 -- -- .245 .109 .031
3000 -- -- -- .145 .042
4000 -- -- -- .240 .074
5000 -- -- -- -- .120
Thermoplastic Duct
PVC exhaust duct is Type 1, unplasticized, schedule 40,
lightweight and corrosion-resistant. A female duct coupling is
required to join two sections. Connections are simple with solvent
cement. This rigid duct may be cut without special tools. Comes
in 10' lengths.
Catalog Number 47086 47189 70272 56020 56050
Actual OD/inches 6.625 8.625 10.750 12.750 16.000
Actual ID/inches 6.250 8.250 10.375 12.375 15.625
Duct Couplings, Female

PVC coupling makes connection between two sections of
thermoplastic duct quick and easy.
Catalog Number 47089 47192 70275 56023 56053
Equivalent Resistance in Feet
0 0 0 0 0
of Straight Duct
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Duct Couplings, Male
PVC duct in 6" length facilitates connections between Coated Steel

Blowers and elbows, thermoplastic duct reducers and weather
caps.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 6 8 10 12
Catalog Number 21447 47199 70278 70673
Actual OD/Inches 6.625 8.625 10.750 12.750
Actual ID/Inches 6.250 8.250 10.375 12.375
Shipping Wt./lbs. 3 4 5 6
Elbows
PVC elbows both 45° and 90°, are compatible with thermoplastic
duct. Designed and engineered for quick installation and minimum
pressure losses, they feature belled end connections to receive PVC
duct directly.
Nominal 6 8 10 12 16
Diameter/Inches
90° Elbow
Catalog Number 47087 47190 70273 56021 56051

Approx. Height/Inches 13-5/8 17-5/16 20-3/8 24-3/16 29
Equivalent Resistance
12 15 20 25 36
in feet of Straight Duct
Nominal 6 8 10 12 16
Diameter/Inches
45° Elbow
Catalog Number 47088 47191 70274 56022 56052

Approx. Height/Inches 8-3/4 10-3/4 12-1/2 15 17-1/2
6 7.5 10 12.5 18
Thermoplastic Duct Reducers
PVC coupling type reducers are designed for connecting

thermoplastic duct of different diameters. Compare your blower
inlet size with your duct size to see if one is necessary.
Nominal Size/Inches 6x8 8x10 10x12 12x16

Catalog Number 56059 56060 56061 56307
Equivalent Resistance in
0 0 0 0
feet of Straight Duct
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Zero Pressure Weathercaps
The zero pressure weathercap is made of strong, corrosion-

resistant PVC. The cap adds little static pressure to the exhaust
system and allows for vertical discharge of the effluent air for
dispersion away from the building.
Nominal 6 8 10 12 16
Diameter/Inches
Catalog Number 47222 47223 70951 56221 56222
Height/Inches 36 40 48 56 72
5 5 5 5 5
Spiral Tube
This spiral tube simplifies temporary installations. It is corrosion-

resistant, neoprene-impregnated fiberglass reinforced with steel
wire. Includes rigid duct connector and two clamps. Length is ten
feet.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 7" for use with 9" for use with 11" for use with 13" for use with
6" fittings 8" fittings 10" fittings 12" fittings
Catalog Number 19651 47194 70277 56223
Equivalent Resistance in feet Because this ductwork is flexible and may conform to various configurations,
of Straight Duct it is not possible to know the precise equivalent resistance.
Manual Duct Dampers

This damper fitting allows you to balance airflow. It may be used
with exhaust and auxiliary air ducts, and is usually placed directly
above the fume hood.
Catalog Number 47242 47413 59834 59812 47264
Approx. Height/Inches 14 19-1/8 19-1/2 19-2/3 24
Flexible Duct Connections

This flexible connection reduces vibration between the blower and
PVC ductwork. It is supplied with two clamps for easy
installation.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 9" for use with 8" fittings 11" for use with 10" fittings 13" for use with 12" fittings
Catalog Number 47265 70342 56214

Shipping Wt./lbs. 5 5 5
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Blower Transition Adaptors
This epoxy-coated steel transition adaptor fits all Labconco Coated

Steel Blowers. This adaptor allows you to connect round
thermoplastic duct to the exhaust side of the blower to create an
exhaust stack. Nominal size PVC duct fits inside the adaptor
opening.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 8 10 12
Catalog Number 47224 4722401 70034
For use with Labconco Blowers 70680- 70680- 70688-
70687 70687 70697
Auxiliary-Air Transition Adaptor
The auxiliary-air transition adaptor is the same construction as the

blower transition adaptor, but is designed to allow you to connect
round thermoplastic duct to the regular auxiliary-air collar of
Protector Fume Hoods.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10
Catalog Number 48893
Shipping Wt./lbs. 4
T and Y Connections
PVC fittings shaped in T and Y configurations are compatible with

thermoplastic duct. End connections receive PVC pipe directly.
Contact Labconco for help in sizing blowers with these
accessories.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10x10x12

Shipping Wt./lbs. 20
T’s
Approx. Height/Inches 19
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10x10x12 12x12x16

Catalog Number 56301 56305
Shipping Wt./lbs. 19 20
Y’s
Approx. Height/Inches 12-3/4 23-1/4
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Accessory for Basic 47 Hoods

Exhaust Transition Adaptor
The exhaust transition adapts to 7" and 10" rectangular outlet on
Basic 47 Hoods, model series 22473 and 22475, to receive 10"
diameter PVC duct.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10
Shipping Wt./lbs. 5
Accessory for Perchloric Acid Applications

Wash Rings
Wash rings are suited for use in Perchloric acid duct systems.
Each features a wide-angle conical spray nozzle and wash water
connector nipple fabricated into a PVC coupling for use with 10"
or 12" nominal duct.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10 12
Catalog Number 47460 47461
Accessories for Pathogens, Organic Vapors and Odor Control

Applications
HEPA Filter Packs
High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter for non-radioactive
particulate and pathogenic applications. Rated for 1000 CFM
airflow with initial 1.0" static pressure drop. Replaceable HEPA
filter media removes 99.97% of all particles 0.3 micron or greater.
Furnished with clamping frame and duct connections. Unit
measures 28" x 28" x 25" high.
Charcoal Filter Packs
Activated Charcoal Filter for non-radioactive organic vapors and
odor control are rated for 1000 CFM airflow with 0.2" static
pressure drop. Unit measures 28" x 28" x 25" high.
HEPA Filter
Charcoal Filter
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Backdraft Dampers
Designed for use in buildings under negative pressure to keep

outside air from entering the laboratory through the hood
ventilation system. Damper is weighted to stay in down/resting
position when the hood is not in use, and rises from the airflow
exhausting when the blower is on. It mounts vertically on blower
outlet. The damper is made of PVC Type 1, unplasticized,
schedule 40 duct.
Catalog Number S304508 S304510 S304512
Bird Screens
Perforated metal screen attaches easily with screws to auxiliary-air
blower inlet to keep birds from nesting in blower.
Nominal Diameter/Inches 10 12
Catalog Number S122500 S122501
Your Next Step

After you understand the maintenance procedures, static pressure
loss calculations, and blower sizing, you are ready to proceed to
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting.
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CHAPTER 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the following table if your blower fails to operate
properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your
problem, contact Labconco for additional assistance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Wires not connected Check connection of switches.
Remote blower won’t
at junction boxes or
operate.
switches.
Check connection to control box
on top of unit.
Circuit breakers Reset circuit breakers.
tripped in building
electrical supply.
Blower wiring is Inspect blower wiring and switch.
disconnected.
Belt broken. Replace belt.
Blower motor is Replace blower motor.
defective.
Have fume hood re-certified and
Fume hood has check remote blower exhaust
Contamination outside
improper face system. Hood should have
of fume hood.
velocity average face velocity of 60-100
fpm depending on application.
Review Chapter 2: Prerequisites
and Chapter 3: Getting Started.
Remote blower has Improper motor
The blower should be mounted on
excessive vibration. mount.
vibration isolators or vibration
mounting pads to isolate vibration.
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

(Cont’d.) Remote Inspect wheel for Replace damaged wheel.
blower has excessive damage.
vibration.
Check for objects in Remove objects in blower wheel.
blower wheel.
Improper inlet Review Chapter 3: Getting
connection. Started. The blower inlet should
be installed with a vibration
damper or flexible duct
connection.
Fume hood has Blower not sized Review Chapter 7: Modifying
improper face velocity. properly. Your Blower. Blower Sizing Size
the blower properly with
equivalent resistance method.
Blower requires Review Chapter 3: Getting Started
RPM adjustment. Adjust the fan speed and confirm
blower performance.
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APPENDIX A
BLOWER REPLACEMENT
PARTS
The following illustrations and replacement parts are organized
into four sub-groups of blowers, which are low pressure coated
steel, low pressure fiberglass, high pressure fiberglass, and low
pressure PVC. See the correct sub-group.
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Appendix A: Blower Replacement Parts
Coated Steel Models 7068000 through 7069700, 3663500,

3668000,3668001
46

3668000, 3668001
47

3668000, 3668001
48
Low Pressure Fiberglass Models 7180000 through 7181700
49
50
51
Fiberglass Blower Models 7182000 through 7182300
52
Fiberglass Blower Models 7182000 through 7182300
53
PVC Blower Low Pressure Models 7183000 through 7183200
54
PVC Blower Low Pressure Models 7183000 through 7183200
55
56
APPENDIX B
BLOWER
DIMENSIONS
57
Appendix B: Blower Dimensions
58
59
60
APPENDIX C
BLOWER
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
• Maximum altitude: 9843 feet (3000 meters).

• Ambient temperature range: -30° to 130°F (-34° to 54°C).
• Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the
nominal voltage.
• Transient over-voltages according to Installation Categories
II (Over-voltage Categories per IEC 1010). Temporary
voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as high as
1500V for 115V models and 2500V for 230V models are
allowed.
• Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 (i.e., where
normally only non-conductive atmospheres are present).
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation must be expected, in accordance with IEC
664.
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Houston, Texas 77099
USA
281-496-0900 [voice]
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Part #7114000, Rev. D

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 7

CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE DATA AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR BLOWER 29

CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR BLOWER 31

CHAPTER 7: MODIFYING YOUR BLOWER, CALCULATING

APPENDIX B: BLOWER DIMENSIONS 57

APPENDIX C: BLOWER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 61

The contaminated air plenum of the Coated Steel Blower has a

All blowers are available in both non-explosion proof and

Your Labconco Blower offers many unique features to enhance

About This Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the blower,

Chapter 2: Prerequisites explains what you need to do to prepare

Chapter 3: Getting Started contains the information you need to

Chapter 4: Performance Data and Safety Precautions explains

Chapter 5: Using your Blower discusses basic operation.

Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Blower explains how to perform

Chapter 7: Modifying Your Blower, Calculating Static Pressure

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting contains a table of situations you may

Appendix A: Blower Replacement Parts contains labeled diagrams

Appendix B: Blower Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams

Appendix C: Blower Environmental Conditions contains the

If you would like to review how blowers operate, or their

For information on the operational characteristics of the blower, go

If your blower is installed and you need to perform routine

For information on making modifications to the configuration of

Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting if you are experiencing

Carefully read this chapter to learn:

• The location requirements for your installation site.

Refer to Appendix B: Blower Dimensions for complete blower

Refer to Appendix C: Blower Environmental Conditions for

Mounting Support Requirements

Electrical Power Requirements

Your Next Step

• Unpack and move your blower.

Unpacking Your Blower

DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE

☞ IF YOUR BLOWER WAS DAMAGED IN

Install the Blower on a

Adjust the Blower Outlet

1. Remove the upper weathercover panel, which has louvers.

Removing these fasteners allows you to rotate the housing

CAUTION: Blowers 3668000, 3668001 and

Install the Exhaust Run with

Connect to the Blower Inlet for

Coated Steel Blowers, model numbers 7068800 through 7069700,

Connect to the Blower Inlet for

Fiberglass Blowers model numbers 7180800 through 7181700,

Fiberglass Blowers, model numbers 7182000 through 7182300,

Connect to the Blower Inlet for

PVC Blowers model numbers 7183100 and 7183200, feature a 12-

Connect the PVC Blower Drain

CAUTION: Draining the blower housing

Connect to the Blower Outlet

WARNING: Should your exhaust stack, on the

WARNING: If the blower includes an integral