LA-Series Fume Hood
The LA-series fume hood offers the maximum in flexibility and performance. Its welded superstructure can be customized to accommodate a variety of lab equipment and procedures. The full-bias sash perimeter and multi-slotted baffle system provide optimal airflow characteristics, performing effectively down to 60 ft/min face velocity – important for “air-starved” rooms and general energy conservation. In the Iroquois tradition of function, durability and value, the LA comes with a long list of standard equipment.
Standard features include:
- Two hood heights in stock – 48” with 42” interior height; 58” with 48” interior height
- Welded superstructure for structural rigidity and design flexibility to accommodate custom hood sizes and features
- Three-piece baffle system with adjustable upper and lower dampers to regulate lighter- and heavier-than-air gases
- Side post electrical and plumbing knockouts – on bias surface; in standard or ADA configuration
- Bypass grill with adjustable louvers to control bypass air volume
- Full frame, stainless steel vertical sash with integral stainless steel finger pull
- Stainless steel sash guides, lower airfoil, duct collar
- Sash/counterweight pulley system utilizing four 2 ½”-diameter pulleys for one-finger sash movement; full-width counterweight featuring “Tilt-Lock” for additional safety and durability
- Vapor-proof fluorescent light fixture – 2’ or 4’ (bulbs not included)
Optional equipment includes:
- Liner material – choice of nine non-asbestos materials
- Electrical switches and receptacles. Also explosion-proof lighting and fixtures available.
- Remote-controlled plumbing fixtures, with chrome or color-coded outlets. Pre-piped hard copper with soldered joints.
- Choice of sashes – vertical rising (standard); top-hung horizontal sliding; combination (vertical /horizontal); interlocking vertical (disappearing post)
- Sash stop
- Ceiling enclosure
- Air velocity monitor/alarm
- Auxiliary air bonnet – supplements room air by supplying 70% of hood air from outside building. Requires its own blower and duct.
- Automatic sash closer
- Countertops – epoxy, phenolic, stainless steel
- Cabinets – complete line of metal laboratory casework, including hood base, acid storage and flammable storage cabinets
- Blowers – selected to match hood and ductwork configuration, corrosive or ignitable exhaust fumes
LA-series hoods comply with U.L. 1805 Classification requirements.