Perchloric Acid Auxiliary Air Bench Fume Hoods

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PERCHLORIC ACID FUME HOODS

Work with Perchloric Acid in the laboratory presents a constant danger of explosion and many safety precautions must be taken to insure the utmost safety for the laboratory personnel.

Proper care must be made in designing a perchloric acid hood to maintain the maximum safety.

Fume hood interior material must be non-porous and inorganic, such as stainless steel, and all to be seamless, continuously welded with no spot welding anywhere.

A washdown system should be incorporated for periodic cleaning of the interior of the hood. Baffles should be easily removed to permit access for cleaning.

Ductwork with a washdown system should be short and straight so that the interior can be visually inspected and washed periodically.

The exhaust blower should be the induction type so that no fumes will go through the fan or motor and so that no dangerous fumes can deposit and no cleaning is necessary (the dangerous task of cleaning is eliminated).

The Type PRSA- Perchloric Acid smooth air-flow hood is designed with a seamless, smooth interior, integral washdown system and induction type blower and fan so that the inherent dangers related to the use of perchloric acid are minimized.
  • The interior of the hood is of Type 316 stainless steel with all joints (sides, back, top, front and work surface) continuously heliarc welded, ground smooth and polished into an integral, one-piece interior chamber.
  • There are no overlapping or spot welding or cemented joints anywhere in the interior chamber.
  • An integral, stainless steel perforated pipe washdown system is factory installed at the top of the hood, behind the baffle, for periodic cleaning.
  • The counter top has an integral, stainless steel trough sink at the rear for collection of the washdown water and drainage.
  • Baffles are easily removable to permit access for cleaning.
  • IN ADDITION, THE TYPE PRSA FUME HOOD is carefully engineered with air foil surfaces curved to the air flow path; thereby creating a smoother Air flow pattern which can remove air effectively at a lower face velocity and using less room air than a standard fume hood.
  • The hood exterior is constructed of cold rolled steel with an exterior finish of chemical resistant, baked enamel in a color to match the base cabinet.
    Remote control services, when required, can be located on both sides of the vertical air foils with outlets on the inside of the hood.
  • Removable access panels are provided on the exterior sides, when requested, for plumbing and wiring connections.
  • A 150-200 watt, explosion-proof incandescent light fixture and switch are provided for maximum safety.
  • A vertically sliding front sash has 1/4" thick, laminated safety glass and is counter balanced with lead weights.
  • The special induction type blower never needs cleaning because the fumes do not pass over the fan or motor to leave deposits (which are dangerous to remove and equally dangerous if allowed to remain).

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Typical PRSA- Radiochemical Air-Flow Fume Hoods

Catalog Number

 

Overall Size L x H*

Exhaust CFM @ 150 FPM face velocity

Exhaust S.P.

Standard Exhaust Blower Included

PRSA-4B 48" 96" 1215 CFM 3/8" Q12C-1
PRSA-5B 60" 96" 1575 CFM 3/8" Q12CA-2
PRSA-6B 72" 96" 1935 CFM 3/8" Q14CA-1.5
PRSA-7B 84" 96" 2175 CFM 7/16" Q16CA-2
PRSA-8B 96" 96" 2535 CFM 7/16" Q16CA-3
PRSA -4 48" 96" 1215 CFM 3/8" None
PRSA -5 60" 96" 1575 CFM 3/8" None
PRSA -6 72" 96" 1935 CFM 3/8" None
PRSA -7 84" 96" 2175 CFM 7/16" None
PRSA -8 96" 96" 2535 CFM 7/16" None
* Note:
Overall height when installed on to a 35-3/4" high base cabinet.
Fume hoods may also be furnished without the support cabinet(s) and/or work surfaces.
Note:
A complete system, including seamless welded stainless steel duct
duct work, is available.

 

The PRSA Perchloric Acid fume hood may be customized by adding any of the following features:

Service Fixtures

  • Remote control angle hose connections. (Specify index required.)

Electricals - Receptacles

  • Motor starter switch, explosion-proof or standard
  • All electricals may be furnished in either explosion-proof or standard as required by the application and local ordinances

Base Cabinets

  • Standard cupboard cabinet
  • Acid storage cabinet with composition stone lining (Vented doors are optional.)
  • Pipe space filler panels

Safety Guard Low Face Velocity Alarm

  • Complied with OSHA regulations
  • Factory installed and wired

 

 


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