Labconco Protector XL Laboratory Hoods 1118 Series - Manuel (Page 59)

Appendix F: Disassembly & Reassembly Instructions
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Original instructions
Sash Removal
There is one sash to be removed on the 4', 5', and 6' hoods. Please note that there are two
sashes that need to be removed for the 8', 10', and 12' hoods and four sashes on the 16'
hood. Please repeat the procedure for each sash.
1. For 8' through 16', remove the bumper from the middle sash slide by removing the
screw. Be careful not to misplace the loose parts. This part is a crucial component to
the operation of the sash.
2. For 8' through 16', remove the middle sash slide assemblies by sliding them up and
out.
3. Remove the sash end stops by removing the hardware.
4. Remove end cable and pulleys from sides.
5. Now the glass sash assembly can be removed by sliding it up and out.
6. Remove sash weights. The weights were shipped attached to the back.
Top Assembly Removal
Please note that the 4' through 8' hoods are designed with one continuous top liner.
Therefore, the top support is not required for the 4' through 8' hoods, but is used on the
10', 12', and 16' hoods.
1. Remove the top support by removing the 1/4 –20 hardware and screws.
2. Remove the anti-rack shaft assemblies by removing the screws.
3. Then remove the top liner assemblies by removing the screws.
Front Truss Removal (if applicable on larger hoods 8' and up)
1. Remove the front truss support from the side frames by removing the 1/4 –20 x 1.5"
hex head screws, washers, lockwashers, and nuts. Simple reach behind the side
frames while somebody supports the front truss and remove it.
Airfoil Removal
1. Remove lower corner post screw located under the airfoil.
2. Remove the airfoil by removing the rear screws located on top of the airfoil on each
side.
Rear Frame Removal
1. Remove the rear frames from the side frames by removing screws from each side
frame.
2. If desired, you can remove the right rear frame from the left rear frame by removing
the 1/4-20 hardware, angle support, and screws. This step is not always necessary
and depends on the installation and size of the hoods.