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Fume Hood Ventilation and Duct Design
Ductwork connected to fume hoods may be arranged in a variety of patterns
depending on requirements. Generally, the best exhaust system involves the
shortest duct length and the fewest elbows. Duct size, length, and number of Weather Cap
elbows affect static pressure loss and blower efficiency. Ideally, each fume #12-Page 3
hood should have its own ducting and blower to maximize hood flexibility and
reduce danger of back draft from other hoods.
Common or manifold ductwork designs can be used, provided duct and
blower have been sized properly. In these designs, individual hood dampers Exhaust Blower
are recommended to balance the system. Hood users must be aware of how See page 4 Rain Skirt
different hood exhaust fumes will react when mixed in the ductwork. Rigid #10-Page 3
PVC ductwork is recognized as an excellent fume hood exhaust duct material.
The smooth interior surface reduces static pressure loss and chemical waste
build up, and PVC is extremely resistant to a wide variety of reagents. For Roof
some applications flexible PVC lined duct provides adequate service and can
significantly reduce installation costs. When planning exhaust ducting, duct size,
length, number of bends, and exhaust material must be considered.
Consult HEMCO for Lab Ventilation Solutions.
Coupling Reducer 45o WYE
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90o Elbow
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45o Elbow 90o Elbow

Butterfly Damper #5-Page 3 #4-Page 3
#8-Page 3 Blast Gate Air Flow Monitors
Damper Note: OSHA recommends air flow alarms
to be installed on all fume hoods.
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Air Flow Monitor Analog
Continuously monitors face velocity air
flow of fume hood. Select and calibrate
at desired FPM velocity set point. If the
hood face velocity falls below set point,
an audible alarm sounds and a visual
red indicator light appears. Air flow
alarm is factory installed or can be field
installed, 115/60Hz AC.
Air Flow Cat. No. 51403
Monitor Air Flow Monitor with Digital Display
Continuously monitors face velocity
air flow of fume hood. A digital display
of face velocity in m/sec or FPM that
indicates safety reading with an audible
alarm. Push button calibration and
3 programmable input/output relays.
Factory installed or can be field installed.
Cat. No. 51410

Air Flow Monitor Intrinsically Safe

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For applications where the fume chamber

is classified but the surrounding lab
space is not. Continuously monitors face
velocity air flow of fume hood. If the hood
Floor face velocity falls below set point, an
audible alarm sounds and a visual red
indicator light appears. Factory installed
or can be field installed.
Cat. No. 51404

Mini Photohelic Gauge Digihelic Gauge

Minihelic Gauge Magnehelic Gauge Mini-Photohelic differential pressure Gauge allows selection of pressure,
Gauge monitors the pressure Gauge measures static pressure gauge with two SPDT switching set velocity, or volumetric flow operation.
across the HEPA filter. Gauge across the HEPA filter. Can mount points, is designed to measure and Menu keys to access 5 menus
mounts on the fume hood or on on the fume hood or the filter control positive, negative, or which provide access to security
the filter housing. Measure range housing. Range of measurement differential pressures consisting of level, selection of pressure, velocity
is from 0 to 2.0” wg. accurate is from 0 to 2”wg. dia. accurate noncombustible and non-corrosive of flow operation, and selection of
within 5%. Gauge is 3” dia. within 2%. Gauge is 5” gasses. Gauge is 3” dia. engineering units. Gauge is 3” dia.
Cat. No. 51300 Cat. No. 51301 Cat. No. 51302 Cat. No. 51303
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Fume Hood Ductwork & Venting Accessories
Ducting and accessories are chemical resistant and easy to install.

Flexible and Rigid PVC Ducting 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14”

1. Flexible Ducting neoprene impregnated
fiberglass reinforced with steel helix wire. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
Standard 12’ lengths. Each piece includes 2 80051 80052 80053 80054 80055 80056

clamps

2. PVC Rigid Ducting chemical resistant for

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
permanent installations. Standard 10’ lengths 82004 82006 82009 82011 82013 82015
with straight ends.

3. PVC Coupling required to connect straight Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
Cat. No.
sections. 82147 82149 82153 82157 82159
82160

4. PVC 90o Elbow used in order to offset

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
obstacles. Has belled ends for duct 82060 82061 82063 82066 82068 82069
connections.

5. PVC 45o Elbow used in order to offset ob-

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
stacles. Less static pressure loss than a 90o 82082 82083 82085 82087 82089 82090
elbow. Has belled ends for duct connections.

6. PVC 45o WYE lateral for joining common

ductwork in multiple hood designs. Branch
Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
diameter may be sized to 2” to 4” smaller 82216 82218 82226 82229 82233 82234
than main diameter. Has belled ends for duct
connections.

7. PVC Tee used in manifold exhaust sys- Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
tems. Has belled ends for duct connections. 82034 82036 82038 82040 82044 82046

8. PVC Butterfly Damper modifies CFM for

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
single or multiple hood arrangement. 82450 82452 82454 82456 82458 82460
Has belled ends for duct connections.

9. PVC Blast Gate Damper a gate that

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
slides in and out to control CFM. Has belled 82369 82371 82373 82375 82377 82379
ends for duct connections.

10. PVC Rain Skirt slips over straight pipe Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
on roof to slope water away from cutout. 82328 82330 82332 82334 82336 82337

11. PVC Vent Outlet for horizontal venting

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
through wall or window. Angled end prevents 80074 80076 80077 80078 80079 80080
rain from entering. Male connector included.

12. Zero Pressure Weather Cap discharges

fumes vertically away from roof. Self-drain- Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
ing. Minimal static pressure loss. This is the 82350 82352 82354 82356 82358 82359

recommended weather cap.

Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
A B 13. Round to Round Transition to smaller 82613 82615 82617 82619 82620 82621
duct diameter. 4”- 6” 6”- 8” 8”- 10” 10”- 12” 12”- 14” 14”- 16”

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Fume Hood Exhaust Blowers Ordering Info
Blower Description: UniFlow CE Fume Hoods

• CFM at 100 fpm face velocity Hood Hood Full 1/2

Width Depth Open cfm Open cfm
• Housing is constructed of heavy gauged galvanized steel, with a 30” 24” 378 189
baked enamel finish, to resist weather & chemical exposures. 36” 24” 460 230

• Flange inlet collars enable easy connection to ductwork. 48” 24” 654 327
60” 24” 1046 523
• Wheel is dynamically balanced to minimize noise and increase 72” 24”
efficiency.

• Ball bearing pillow blocks are pre-lubricated and resistant to both UniFlow SE & LE Fume Hoods
moisture and dirt. Hood Hood Full 1/2
Width Depth Open cfm Open cfm
• Shaft is constructed of polished steel with a coating to prevent
36” 30” 438 241
rust and corrosion.
48” 30” 772 385
• Motors meet NEMA standards for single speed motors. 60” 30” 938 474

• These blowers are ideally suited for both supply and exhaust 72” 30” 1162 592
applications in laboratories, educational, pharmaceutical, 96” 30” 1613 800
industrial, and other applications.

Blower Recommendations:
1. Blowers should be mounted on the roof in-order
that the ducting leading to the blower inlet is under
negative static pressure. If exhaust blowers are
mounted inside the building, all ducting connected
to the blower outlet will be under positive static
pressure, if a leak were to develop in the section
of the duct inside the building, toxic and or
hazardous fumes could be forced out of the
ductwork and into that area of the building.

2. To achieve the lowest practical noise level in the

exhaust system, we suggest that the following
measurements be used when there is no conflict
with other specifications of the system:

a. Use vibration isolators or mounting blower 3. When ordering an exhaust blower, specify the
exhaust assembly. orientation of discharge desired. Vertical up blast
discharge is the most common and will be supplied
unless otherwise specified.
b. Install a blower fan that will deliver the correct
CFM and static pressure with the lowest practical 4. All fans are shipped with clockwise rotation when
impeller wheel RPM. If possible, use a duct size viewed from the motor end of the assembly.
large enough to keep duct velocity under 1800 Counter clockwise rotation is available on special
FPM velocity. order blowers at an increased price, but in most
cases, expect 4 to 6 months wait time on shipment.
c. Use a flexible connection at the fan inlet to isolate
mechanical transmission of noise from the ducting 5. For normal usage with extremely corrosive fumes,
between the hood and the exhaust blower. it is recommended that both the blower housing
and impeller wheel be FP ( fluoropolymer) coated.
d. Exhaust blower system should be designed with
the fewest possible elbows or other fittings. Use 6. Blowers used for hood exhaust at altitudes above
radius type elbows and avoid using square 1,000 feet, may require a correction factor to
elbows. Use gradual tapered transitions where provide the correct CFM and static pressure.
necessary, and avoid abrupt changes in Contact factory for details relating to your specific
configuration or cross sectional area. application.

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Fume Hood Exhaust Blowers Ordering Info
A complete line of belt and direct drive exhaust blowers that are chemical resistant & available in standard and
explosion-proof models. HEMCO blowers are designed to operate effectively and efficiently to remove noxious
& hazardous fumes. Standard 115V 60Hz & international electrical configuration of 220V 50Hz AC available.

Epoxy Coated Steel Blower Belt Drive

Standard (STD) belt drive steel blower and impeller wheel are epoxy coated for superior chemical resistance.
Explosion-proof blowers (EXP) have epoxy coated, non-sparking aluminum impeller wheel. V-belt drive and
adjustable pulleys permit field balancing. Seven discharge positions to suit installation. Weather housing is
furnished. Motor has thermal overload protection. Specify: 115 V single phase, 230 V single phase,
230/460 V three phase or 208 V(consult factory). 1 year manufacturer’s warranty
Catalog Number and Static Pressure
1 1/2” Static
A B 1/2” Static Pressure 3/4” Static Pressure 1” Static Pressure
cfm Inlet Outlet
Pressure
Diameter Size HP STD EXP HP STD EXP HP STD EXP HP STD EXP
296 8 7/8” 10 1/8” x 4 1/8” 1/4 51701 51801 1/4 51702 51802 1/4 51703 51803 1/4 51704 51804

474 8 7/8” 10 1/8” x 4 1/8” 1/4 51705 51805 1/4 51706 51806 1/4 51707 51807 1/2 51708 51808

652 8 7/8” 10 1/8” x 6 3/8” 1/2 51709 51809 1/2 51710 51810 1/2 51711 51811 1/2 51712 51812

800 8 7/8” 10 1/8” x 6 3/8” 1/2 51713 51813 1/2 51714 51814 1/2 51715 51815 3/4 51716 51816

914 9 7/8” 11 1/2” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51717 51817 1/2 51718 51818 — — — — — —
Dia. B 1044 9 7/8” 11 1/2” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51719 51819 1/2 51720 51820 3/4 51721 51821 — — —
A B
1175 9 7/8” 11 1/2” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51722 51822 1/2 51723 51823 3/4 51724 51824 — — —

1240 9 7/8” 11 1/2” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51725 51825 1/2 51726 51826 3/4 51727 51827 3/4 51728 51828

1240 11 7/8” 13 3/8” x 8 1/4” 1/3 51729 51829 1/2 51730 51830 — — — — — —

1506 11 7/8” 13 3/8” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51731 51831 1/2 51732 51832 3/4 51733 51833 — —

1771 11 7/8” 13 3/8” x 8 1/4” 1/2 51734 51834 3/4 51735 51835 3/4 51736 51836 1 51737 51837

Epoxy Coated Steel Blower Direct Drive

Direct drive steel blower and impeller wheel are epoxy coated for superior chemical resistance. Explosion
proof blowers have epoxy coated non-sparking aluminum impeller wheels. Motor is 115V, 1 phase and has
thermal overload protection. 1 year manufacturer’s warranty

1/4” SP 1/2” SP 3/4” SP 1” SP

A B
Inlet Outlet HP STD EXP
Diameter Size cfm cfm cfm cfm

B 6” 7” X 4-3/8” 1/6 51177 51178

Dia. B 565 515 440 300
A 8” 8-3/4” X 5-7/16” 1/3 51179 51180 935 875 800 712

9” 10-1/8” X 4-1/8” 1/2 51181 51182 1050 980 920 850

9” 10-1/8” X 5-1/8” 3/4 51183 51184 1260 1220 1180 1100

Standard motors are 115V, 60Hz / 1 phase. Explosion proof motors are 115/230V, 60Hz, 1 phase.
Other voltage, hertz, and phase motors are available.
Polypropylene Belt Drive Blowers
High efficiency impellers produce low power consumption, reduced operating costs and quiet operation. 20
forward curved blades, in fire retardant polypropylene. Non-static and oil resistant v-Belt, cast iron pulleys,
adjustable pulleys available, adjustment for tensioning and belt replacement. 230V explosion proof, non
sparking, chemical resistant for hostile or hazardous environments. 115V single phase or three phase.
Non-static and oil resistant v-belt, cast iron pulleys, adjustable pulleys available, adjustment for tensioning
and belt replacement. 1 year manufacturer’s warranty
Catalog Number and Static Pressure
A B 0.5” Static Pressure HP 0.75” Static Pressure HP 1.0” Static Pressure HP
cfm Inlet Outlet
Diameter Diameter HP STD EXP HP STD EXP HP STD EXP
B
400 6” 6” 1/4 51450 51850 1/4 51460 51860 1/4 51470 51870

800 8” 8” 1/4 51451 51851 1/3 51461 51861 1/3 51471 51871

A 1000 8” 8” 1/2 51452 51852 1/2 51462 51862 1/2 51472 51872

1200 10” 10” 1/2 51453 51853 1/2 51463 51863 1/2 51473 51873

1600 10” 10 1 51754 51854 1 51464 51864 1 51474 51874

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Sizing Fume Hood Exhaust Blowers
Selecting a Blower:
5. If specified a chemical resistant resin finish
can be applied to the blower housing for maximum
1. Using the sizing instructions select the size blower chemical resistance.
required form the CFM static pressure charts.
2. When spark resistance is required, specify the 6. V-belt drive blowers are shipped with adjustable pitch
explosion proof blower catalog number. motor sheaves to cover the RPM range indicated for
each blower.
3. When selecting a blower to suite the operating
condition,please specify the operating voltage 7. If the desired RPM and/or CFM static pressure are not
& phase. specified, the blower will be shipped with an adjustable
motor sheave set to the midpoint of the RPM range.
4. All blowers have a coated impeller wheel, the 8. It is recommended that all Perchloric acid fume hoods,
frame and housing have a baked chemical use the chemical resistant resin finish, on both the
resistant, synthetic resin finish. impeller wheel and the blower housing.

Sizing a Blower:
8. Calculating total for static pressure. The total system
1. When determining the size of a blower required for a fume static pressure is the sum of the fume hood static
hood system, both the air volume flow rate and the system
static pressure must be determined. Air volume flow rate at pressure, the static pressure loss due to friction in the
various face velocities, in cubic feet per minute CFM, is shown straight duct, & the static pressure losses due to
on the specification page for each style and size of fume hood. change in direction & turbulence in the elbows
The system static pressure must be calculated based on the &“WYE”s. Add the values obtained in steps 2 through
static pressure, air flow volume rate and duct configuration. 5 to calculate the total system static pressure.
2. A simplified method for calculating the system static pressure Table 1. Duct Velocity Feet per minute
which gives sufficient accuracy for the small blower systems
used for one or two laboratory fume hoods is listed below. This cfm 10” 12” 14” 16” 18”
method doesn’t take into account the effect that poor inlet 400 733 509
conditions can have on a blowers performance. The effect can
be minimized by using at least 5 feet of straight ductwork at 500 917 637 468
the inlet of the blower and including a gradual transition to the 600 1100 764 561
blower inlet.
700 1283 891 655 501
3. Determining the correct duct size. The size of duct used should
be at least as large as the duct collar on the fume hood. To 800 1467 1019 748 573
insure quiet operation, a duct velocity of less than 1800 feet 900 1650 1146 842 645 509
per minute should be met. Velocities for various duct sizes &
air volume flow rates are available in the duct velocity table. 1000 1833 1273 935 716 566
1100 2017 1401 1029 788 622
4. Determine the fume hood static pressure. Fume hood static
pressure can be found listed next to the air volume flow rates 1200 2200 1528 1123 859 679
on the specification page for each style of fume hood. 1300 2384 1655 1216 931 736
5. Calculating static pressure loss in straight ductwork. For 1400 2567 1783 1310 1003 792
calculating, the length of straight ductwork should be known
to within 10 feet of the actual length. Small inaccuracies in the 1500 2750 1910 1403 1074 849
length of duct do not affect the results. Static pressure loss per 1600 2934 2037 1497 1146 905
hundred feet of straight duct is given in table 2. Static
pressure loss in the straight duct is equal to the length of 1700 2165 1590 1218 962
straight duct in feet multiplied by the value from table 2, and 1800 2292 1684 1289 1019
divided by 100.
1900 2419 1777 1361 1075
6. Calculating loss from elbows. The exact number of elbows in 2000 2546 1871 1432 1132
the system needs to be determined because it has a direct
effect on the results. The values in table 3 are based on 2200 2801 2058 1576 1245
elbows with a turning radius that is 1.5 times the diameter of 2400 2245 1719 1358
the duct. Elbows with a smaller turning radius should not be
included as they have increased static pressure losses and 2600 2432 1862 1471
generate more noise. The static pressure loss for elbows is 2800 2806 2005 1584
calculated by taking the number of elbows in the system
multiplied by the value from table 3. 3000 2993 2149 1698
3200 2292 1811
7. Calculating loss in “WYE” connections. Table 4 supplies the
static pressure loss for a “WYE” connection used on fume 3400 2435 1924
hoods with 2 duct collars or duct systems serving 2 fume 3600 2578 2037
hoods. The values in table 4 are based on “WYE”s with angles 3800 2722 2150
of 90 degrees. “WYE”s with angles that are larger and “T”s
should not be used as they have larger pressure losses and 4000 2865 2264
generate more increased noise levels.
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Fume Hood Exhaust Blowers Static Pressure Info
Table 2. Static Pressure loss per 100 ft Table 3. Static Pressure loss per Table 4. Static Pressure loss per
straight run of duct by fitting diameter 90 degree elbow by fitting diameter “WYE” by fitting diameter
cfm 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” cfm 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” cfm 12” 14” 16” 18”
400 0.09 0.04 400 0.01 0.01 800 0.05 0.03 0.01
500 0.14 0.06 0.03 500 0.02 0.01 0.01
900 0.07 0.03 0.01
600 0.20 0.08 0.04 600 0.03 0.01 0.01
1000 0.09 0.04 0.02
700 0.27 0.11 0.05 0.03 700 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01
1100 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.01
800 0.34 0.14 0.06 0.03 800 0.05 0.03 0.01 0.01

900 0.43 0.17 0.08 0.04 0.02 900 0.07 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 1200 0.12 0.06 0.02 0.01

1000 0.52 0.21 0.10 0.05 0.03 1000 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01 1300 0.14 0.07 0.03 0.02

1100 0.63 0.25 0.12 0.06 0.03 1100 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.01 1400 0.17 0.08 0.03 0.02
1200 0.74 0.30 0.14 0.07 0.04 1200 0.12 0.06 0.03 0.02 0.01
1500 0.19 0.09 0.04 0.02
1300 0.86 0.34 0.16 0.08 0.04 1300 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.02 0.01
1600 0.22 0.10 0.04 0.03
1400 0.99 0.40 0.18 0.09 0.05 1400 0.16 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.02
1700 0.25 0.11 0.05 0.03
1500 1.13 0.45 0.21 0.11 0.06 1500 0.18 0.09 0.05 0.03 0.02

1600 1.28 0.51 0.24 0.12 0.07 1600 0.21 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.02 1800 0.28 0.13 0.05 0.03

1700 0.57 0.26 0.14 0.07 1700 0.11 0.06 0.04 0.02 1900 0.31 0.14 0.06 0.04

1800 0.64 0.29 0.15 0.08 1800 0.13 0.07 0.04 0.03 2000 0.34 0.16 0.07 0.04
1900 0.71 0.33 0.17 0.09 1900 0.14 0.08 0.05 0.03
2200 0.41 0.19 0.08 0.05
2000 0.78 0.36 0.18 0.10 2000 0.16 0.09 0.05 0.03
2400 0.23 0.10 0.06
2200 0.94 0.43 0.22 0.12 2200 0.19 0.10 0.06 0.04
2600 0.26 0.11 0.07
2400 0.51 0.26 0.14 2400 0.12 0.07 0.04
0.14 0.08 0.05 2800 0.31 0.13 0.08
2600 0.59 0.30 0.17 2600

2800 0.68 0.35 0.19 2800 0.17 0.10 0.06 3000 0.35 0.15 0.09

3000 0.78 0.40 0.22 3000 0.19 0.11 0.07 3200 0.40 0.17 0.10
3200 0.88 0.45 0.25 3200 0.22 0.13 0.08
3400 0.19 0.11
3400 0.50 0.28 3400 0.14 0.09
3600 0.21 0.13
3600 0.56 0.31 3600 0.16 0.10
3800 0.24 0.14
3800 0.62 0.35 3800 0.18 0.11
0.20 0.12 4000 0.27 0.16
4000 0.69 0.38 4000

Color Code Blue = Increased •The static pressure loss for 49 degree •Chart based on (2) 12” diameter ducts
Noise Level elbows is equal to 1/2 of the ratings joining to the duct size shown. The
for 90 degree elbows. included angel of the (2) 12” ducts is
Color Code Yellow = Normal
90 degrees.
Noise Level

FUME HOOD WIDTH A

UNIFLOW PERCHLORIC ACID FUME HOODS
EXHAUST ORDERING DESCRIPTIONS 48”
Cat.No.
60”
Cat.No.
72”
Cat.No.
1. Blowers are constructed of (For 48” hoods) 475 cfm @ 1/2 open 52395
fluoropolymer coated steel, are (For 48” hoods) 950 cfm @ full open 51395
belt driven, include TEFC motors
and feature a spray wash nozzle (For 60” hoods) 625 cfm @ 1/2 open 52396
and drain in the blower housing. (For 60” hoods)1250 cfm @ full open 51396
The specifications to the right are (For 72” hoods) 765 cfm @ 1/2 open 52397
based on 120 Fpm face velocity. (For 72” hoods) 1525 cfm @ full open 51397

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Clean Aire In-Line HEPA Filtration Systems
HEMCO HEPA Filter Paks effectively collect particulate contaminants from the exhaust air stream.
HEPA filters are 99.999% effective at removing particulate .3 micron and larger. The filter pak housing
features a hinged access door with gaskets and spring latches for convenient filter change. Inlet and
outlet plenums with duct connection collars are installed. The HEPA Filter Pak can also be paired with
a carbon filter pak to remove chemical fumes and odors.
Clean Aire In-Line HEPA Filtration Systems
Note: HEMCO recommends a minihelic or magnehelic gauge to monitor the air flow differential across the filter. The
static pressure indicated would alert when to change filter. The gauges can be hood or filter mounted.
We recommend ordering a back-up replacement filter.
Clean Aire HEPA Filter Pak
CFM Size Duct Size Cat. No.
250-650 26” x 15” x 35 1/2” 4”, 6”, 8” diameter 50188
650-1200 26” x 26” x 35 1/2” 8”, 10”, 12” diameter 50189
HEPA Filters Prefilter (6 per carton)
CFM Size Cat. No CFM Size Cat. No.
500 24” x 12” x 12” 50094 500 24” x 12” x 2” 52000
1000 24” x 24” x 12” 50095 1000 24” x 24” x 2” 52001

HEPA Bag In-Bag Out Systems

Filter Housing is fabricated of type 304 stainless steel and requires (1) HEPA filter absorber,
(1) 24” X 24” X 2” 30% pleated prefilter and (1) bag.
Bag-In bag-out filters are designed to meet air filtration requirements to handle hazardous fumes and vapors. The housing
incorporates a ribbed bagging ring around the side access door over which a specially designed plastic bag is attached.
Filters are then installed and changed through the bag to reduce the risk of exposure to personnel. Note: The carbon filter
is not included with the housing. We also, recommend the sampling kit below to check if there has been a break through in
the carbon filter, and ordering a back-up replacement filter.

Clean Aire HEPA Filter Bag-In Bag-Out System

Description CFM Size Cat. No.

Clean-Aire HEPA Filter Bag-In Bag-out System 1000 26” X 26” X 35-1/2” 51189

HEPA Filters 1000 24” X 24” X 12” 50195

HEPA Prefilter ( 6 per carton) 1000 24” X 24” X 2” 52001

Replacement Bags (2 per carton) 51989

Clean Aire In-Line Bag-In / Bag-Out Filtration Systems (BIBO)

The filtration system is rated at 1800 CFM and includes a stainless steel housing with lift off and
gasketed access doors for filter change-out and inlet and outlet plenums with duct connection
collars sized to meet specification. Bubble tight dampers allow system to close off for filter
change.
• Initial filters supplied (excludes prefilters)
• Initial change out bags supplied.
• Inlet/outlet duct connection flanges shall be
a minimum of 1-1/2” wide.
• Approx. shipping weight: 1100 LBS.
(without filters)
• Approx. operating weight: 1350 LBS.
• A minimum of four (4) feet of clearance in (3)
front of access door is recommended for Carbon
(2)
filter change-out. HEPA
Cat. No. 58998-1 (1) HEPA and Carbon Inline (1)
Cat. No. 58998-2 (2) HEPA and Carbon InLine Prefilter
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Clean Aire In-Line Carbon Filtration Systems
HEMCO Carbon Filter Paks are used in laboratory exhaust and supply systems to remove chemical odors and
vapors from the airstream. Filters are loaded with virgin coconut activated carbon to efficiently absorb organic
solvents and acid fumes. The filter pak housing features a hinged access door with gaskets and spring latches
for convenient filter changes. Inlet and outlet plenums with duct connection collars are installed. The carbon
filter pak can also be paired with a HEPA Filter Pak to collect particulate contaminants.
Clean Aire In-Line Carbon Filtration Systems
Note: A standard “01” activated carbon filter for organics is included. HEMCO recommends the sampling kit to check if there
has been a breakthrough in the carbon filter, and ordering a back-up replacement filter.

Clean Aire Carbon Filter Pak

CFM Size Duct Size Cat. No.
250-650 26” x 15” x 35 1/2” 4”, 6”, 8” diameter 50297
650-1200 26” x 26” x 35 1/2” 8”, 10”, 12” diameter 50298
Carbon Filters Prefilter (6 per carton)
CFM Size Cat. No CFM Size Cat. No.
500 24” x 12” x 12” 52100 500 24” x 12” x 2” 52000
1000 24” x 24” x 12” 52101 1000 24” x 24” x 2” 52001

Carbon Bag In-Bag Out Systems

Filter housing is fabricated of type 304 stainless steel and requires (1) carbon filter absorber,
(1) 24” X 24” X 2” 30% pleated prefilter and (1) bag.
Bag-In bag-out filters are designed to meet air filtration requirements to handle hazardous fumes and vapors. The housing
incorporates a ribbed bagging ring around the side access door over which a specially designed plastic bag is attached. Old
filter is removed then new filters are then installed and changed through the bag to reduce the risk of exposure to personnel.
Note: The carbon filter is not included with the housing. We also, recommend a sampling kit to check if there has been a
break through in the carbon filter, and ordering a back-up replacement filter.

Clean Aire Carbon Filter Bag-In Bag-Out System

Description CFM Size Cat. No.

Clean-Aire Carbon Filter Bag-In Bag-out System 1000 26” X 26” X 35-1/2” 51198

Carbon Filters 1000 24” X 24” X 12” 52111

Carbon Prefilter ( 6 per carton) 1000 24” X 24” X 2” 50001

Replacement Bags (2 per carton) 51999

Radioisotope Bag In -Bag Out Filtration System

Flanges for Ribbed
duct connection bagging ring
HEPA filter
Security strap

Change-out Gas Monitor

(plastic bag) Gas Monitor detects and warns of high
Air flow Access
concentrations of dangerous gases
door
such as chlorinated solvents, ammonia,
Filter (or absorber) ethylene oxide, etc. Unit has visual and
locking mechanism audio alarm and is factory calibrated
to specific gas. 115V and power cord.
Pre-filter Specify gas and alarm level.
Primary filter
removal rod Cat.No. 51400
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 Fume Hood Exhaust System Diagrams
UniFlow SE Aire Stream, LE, CE, Fume Hood Diagram Auxiliary Air Fume Hood Diagram
• Standard composite Supply
• Standard composite
fiberglass fume Exhaust fiberglass fume hood
Blower
hood for acids Blower with supply air plenum
Exhaust
or solvent Blower
fumes
• Designed to makeup
• Typical exhaust 50% of exhaust volume
blower is epoxy
coated steel • When sash is up, air
enters sash opening.
• Roof mount When sash is down
location is air enters through
recommended upper and lower
bypass
• Ducting can be
PVC, galvanized
steel, or stainless • It may be necessary to
steel cool or heat makeup air

• Optional airflow • Do not locate supply

alarm near the exhaust

Radioisotope Fume Hood Diagram Perchloric Acid Fume Hood Diagram

• Fume hood interior to • Fume hood interior to be

be seamless type seamless PVC or type Exhaust
Exhaust
304 stainless steel 316 stainless steel Blower
Blower
• Wash down system in fume
• Reinforced hood ducting and blower
worksurface
Bag-In • Exhaust blower shall
• A bag-In-Bag-Out be flouropolymer Wash
Bag-Out
HEPA or carbon coated Down
Filter piping
filter is recommended • Ducting to be as
on the exhaust straight vertical and
short as possible
• Optional magnehelic
gauge to monitor • Ducting can be
HEPA filter PVC, or stainless
steel
• Airflow monitor • Airflow monitor is
is recommended recommended

Typical Ventilation Installation Options

Roof-mounted remote blower Wall-mounted remote blower Ceiling-suspended remote Ceiling-suspended remote blow- Internally-mount blower
with vertical discharge with vertical roof discharge. blower vented through wall er vented through wall with hori- with vertical roof discharge.
with vertical discharge. zontal discharge

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 Laboratory Ventilation Systems
Designed to offer the complete solution to laboratory ventilation concerns. Integrated components, blowers, fume
scrubbers, and ducting are engineered together to provide a safe, effective, and efficient fume hood ventilation
system. VAV controllers minimize the amount of conditioned air that is exhausted through the fume hood.

Blower Fume hood

Page 4 Carbon/HEPA Ducting
filter module page 3 Exhaust air exits
Roof
page 8
Fume hood
scrubber
page 12
Belt driven
tubular
Fume hood centrifugal fan
to safely propel
Supply air
fumes away from
enters the building.

Lab supply air

Manifold sized to
is engineered
supply air to run
to meet designed
(4) fume hoods
air changes per hour.
Good sash management
is critical to a balanced and
efficient lab system.
Lab exhaust air is filtered by a carbon Fume hood air
HEPA filter module to remove 99.99% supply diffuser
of fumes and contaminates. Exhaust is next
processed by the tubular centrifugal fan
and safely propelled away from the building.
Manifold Laboratory Exhaust Systems
High
velocity •Installed quickly and easily on reinforced roof curb
exhaust •Designed to withstand up to 125 mph wind loads with out guide
wires
Exhaust •Performance capacities range from 270 - 2400 cfm and up to
nozzle 3.5 in. wg per fan
•Meets ANSI Z9.5 , NFPA 45 and ASHRAE guidelines
Laboratory •U.L. listed for electrical 705 power ventilators
exhaust 122”
& bypass •AMCA certified for sound and air performance AMCA 210 & 300
air •Components are electrostatically powder coated with a 2 part
corrosion resistant coating, standard color: gray
Isolation •Housing style is an in-line configuration
Bypass air damper •1 Year Warranty
damper
Dimensions Performance Nozzle Size
Bypass air In Inches Range (cfm) Range
plenum Cat. No.
A B Min Max Min Max
85009 21 5/8 21 5/8 270 1750 4 9
85010 21 5/8 21 5/8 450 1800 5 10
A B 85012 21 5/8 21 5/8 600 2640 6 13
Bypass Laboratory 85013 23 5/8 23 5/8 810 3160 7 14
air exhaust 85016 27 5/8 27 5/8 --- 7080 8 18
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 Polypropylene Fume Hood Scrubbers
Fume Hood Scrubber is designed for laboratories that require removal of acid vapors
from exhausted air, under the most demanding corrosive environmental conditions.
These Scrubbers are compact vertical venturi units for indoor installations only.
• Low operating cost
• Sizes from 8” to 20”, larger sizes available Typical Fume Hood
• Highly effective for water soluble acids Installation: Exhaust
Can be manifolded Stack
• No moving parts to wear out or replace for 2 - 4 fume hoods
• Installs directly into exiting duct systems depending on
hood size.
• Average installation time 2 hours with
minimal tools
• Uses no packing material to clog or replace
Blower
• Allows the isolation of individual hoods or
tanks that require pollution reduction
• Low water consumption at a minimum
8 gallons per hour
• Can be ducted if necessary to meet Roof
venting requirements
• Designed to clean up fume hood exhaust
fumes.
Fume Hood
Scrubber
The design of the In-line fume
Scrubber scrubber recirculation system In
Side is based on the need for a
View D simple, compact, efficient,
Out
Outlet and water conservative False Ceiling
apparatus for the
removal of particulates
Mist and water soluble vapors from
Eliminator individual laboratory fume
hoods. Fume
Radial
Water
Recirculation System: Hood
Vane Area
Inlet Cat.No. 85000
Spray A
Chamber
Supply Tank and
PH Control
Tank
Directional Baffles ACID ACID
Drain Upper
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Sump Tank with

Lower Sump PH control

Inlet Tank with Supply tank

Floor
PH control contains
chemical
D to balance
PH Supply tank
(contains chemical to balance PH)

Recirculation System
240-250 580-720 890-1000 1590-1735 1950-2400 2400-3052
Optimal Air Volume
CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM
Overall Height “A” 38.75” 44.77” 50.75” 61.75” 73.537” 78.5”
Inlet Diameter “D” 8” 10” 12” 15” 18” 20”
Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No. Cat. No.
PolyPro Construction 85008 85010 85012 85015 85016 85018

Recirculation System: includes recirculation tank, PH meter, recirculation pump, chemical feed tank, and pump. Cat. No. 85000

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Clean Aire Fume Hood Scrubbers
Scrubber systems offer high efficiency & minimal maintenance on meeting pollution control requirements.
Can be manifolded for 5 - 10 fume hoods exhaust.

Remote Recirculation Pump

Can be supplied for installations where the
scrubber is located outdoors and the
possibility of freezing is present.

CFM Cat. No
500 80210
1000 80211
2000 80212
4000 80213
6000 80214
8000 80215

PH Control Package
Allows precise control over effluent quality and Fume Scrubbers provide excellent air pollution control for water
provides neutralization of contaminants. The PH soluble fumes and odors by moving contaminated air through a
control system consists of a weather tight, corrosion filter pack media exposing over forty square feet of surface per
-proof enclosure containing an analyzer, pre-wired cubic foot. Containment is collected on filter media surface and
chemical feed pump, weather- protected terminal
block, clear PVC face plate and external chemical rinsed off with water, excess water is then mechanically removed
-feed connection. Enclosure can be mounted on and cleaned air is released. When conditions require, chemical
any vertical surface. A heavy-duty industrial probe additives can increase absorptive capacity of the scrubber. Unit
with a 10” lead wire is supplied, along with (2) 10” includes integral recirculation tank and pump which significantly
lengths of vinyl tubing to connect the feed pump. reduces water consumption and related waste disposal costs.
Cat. No. 80112 Fan is not included, must be sized to meet exhaust requirements.
Request a Plan-A Scrubber specification sheet for planning your
scrubber. Designed to clean up fume hood exhaust fumes.
Catalog Number and Fume Removal
Efficiencies (based on a 3 foot Bed) Horizontal Air Flow Scrubber
5 Foot With pH Control
Atmospheric Contaminant C A
Bed Series Package Flow
Acetic Acid Mist NR 90-95% Meter
Alcohols * *
Air
Air Flow
Alkaline Mists, General 99.9% 99.9% Flow Out
Aqua Regina Gas 95-98% 96-98%
B In
Ammonia Gas NR 98-99%
Chlorine NR 95-98% Sight
Chromic Acid 99% 99% Gauge
Cyanide Solutions 99.9% 99.9%
99% 99%
Overflow
Fluoborate Mist Motor
Formaldehyde NR 98-99% Corrosion Resistant Pump
Haldid Mist 98% 98%
Hydrofloric Acid 96-99% 98-99%
Scrubber Blower
Hydrogen Cyonide NR 95-98%
Nickle Suffate 99% 99% Size Dimensions Cat.No. Size Cat.No.
Nitrogen Dioxide * * A B C
Perchloric Acid 85-90% 95-98%
500 CFM 49” 30” 18” 80000 500 CFM 80010
Phosphoric Acid 85-90% 95-98%
Sodium Sulfide 99% 99%
1000 CFM 50” 34” 22” 80001 1000 CFM 80011
Sulfamate Mist 99% 99% 2000 CFM 50” 40” 28” 80002 2000 CFM 80012
Sulfuric Acid 99.9% 99.9%
3700 CFM 52” 49” 37” 80003 3700 CFM 80013
Zinc Chloride 95% 95%
The above efficiencies are intended as a guide representing average 6000 CFM 53” 58” 45” 80004 6000 CFM 80014
values. Specific combinations and concentrations of fumes may result in
a significant variation from the above. * Requires extended packing depth 8000 CFM 54” 65” 52” 80005 8000 CFM 80015
and chemical addition to scrubber solution.
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 Fume Hood Radial Flow Air Diffusers
The Radial Flow diffuser is designed to dilute airborne contaminants by supplying high-volume,
low-velocity airflow to displace impurities. Designed to produce a uniform airflow pattern to
prevent room dead spots where contaminants can linger.
Room-side removable face for ease of
cleaning (no special tools required).

Sizes available include 24 x 24 inch &

48 x 24 inch with one way or two way air
flow patterns.

Available in 304 stainless steel and/or

aluminum components, (face and back
pan can be made of different materials).

Retainer cables and quarter-turn

fasteners allow for easy access to
cleaning and filter replacement.

Available duct sizes: 8 or 10 inches for

24 x 24 inch models, and 10 or 12 inches
for 48 x 24 inch models.
Designed for use with 1 or 1½ inch T-bar ceiling grids, optional surface mounting frame available.
Baffling inside of diffuser insures even air distribution across the entire face of the diffuser.

Radial Flow Air Diffuser Description:

24”
24” or 48”
Typical applications include labs with exhaust fans,
pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology and
environments where high air volume with a short flow
are specified.
The radial diffuser’s high induction rate draws con-
taminates into its airstream, allowing contaminates to
be diluted to less harmful levels prior to exhausting
the contaminated air.
24” X 24” 200-500 cfm Can be used for class 1,000 to class 100,000 rooms.
24” X 48” 400-1,000 cfm

Diffuser features:
Special perforated face produces a low initial face
velocity, while the shape and internal baffles
distribute large volumes of air.

This allows the diffuser to flush a room with large

volumes of low velocity, conditioned air while
minimizing mixing with possibly contaminated air.

The face of the diffuser is connected to the back

pan with a hinge.
24” X 24” Cat.No 90011
Color: white 24” X 48” Cat.No 90012
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 VAV Variable Air Volume Systems
HEMCO offers sash sensing, pressure independent venturi Variable Air Volume with UBC (usage based controls)
air valves, & volumetric room flow controls for YAY provides an intelligent form of variable volume control
applications. figure1 shows a lab with variable for fumehoods. UBC eliminates the disadvantages of not
air volume components. closing sashes, but still maintains safe face velocity lev-
els while minimizing the HVAC burden. The concept is:
Exhaust Air use a higher face velocity when an operator is in front of
the hood creating turbulence, but reduce the air flow to a
VAV General safe level when operator is not using the fume hood.
Exhaust Exhaust Figure 2 represents a typical UBC system. Room pres-
200-1000 CFM sure is maintained by adjusting the make up air at a
lower rate than the exhaust. Minimum ventilation and
proper temperature control may require the use of a
general exhaust valve, where the exhaust air rate is
Room increased to overcome the added supply requirements.
Supply Air
Sash
Venturi
Sensor
Valve

T Pressure
VAV Fume Hood
Sensor

Supply Fume Hood

100-900 CFM
VAV Makeup Air Monitor

Offset 100 CFM

Supply Air

Figure 1 Variable air volume application with controls.

Pressure-independent air valves maintain proper flows

over the entire range of command. Detection
Sash opening determines flow requirements through
Zone
the hood while the room make-up air is adjusted to Figure 2
maintain proper pressurization. Variable volume application with Usage Based Controls.
When additional air is required due to ventilation or thermal • The hood operates at the lowest flow possible to
requirements, the general exhaust and make-up air maintain safe face velocities.
valves adjust to requirements. • When a user approaches the hood, the zone
Fume hood monitor provides continuous monitoring of presence sensor increases the flow to provide proper
air volume, to meet regulatory requirements. containment.
• As the user exits the hood, the flow is reset to
• Fast flow control with, stable adjustments over
the lower, yet safe, flow. The fume hood monitor
large flow changes.
provides continuous air flow monitoring.
• Minimal maintenance required. • Sizing of mechanical equipment based on partial
• Pressure independent system maintains steady flow load-is improved.
through air changes, HYAC degradation, and filter loading, • HVAC costs are reduced, by assuring reductions in
eliminating the need for re-balancing. airflow, even when sashes are left open.
• Sound power levels remain low. • Lower energy costs.
• Valves used in variable volume systems provide the • Lab safety is improved due to the reduction in supply
benefits listed above, although, the disadvantages of air currents that often affect fume hood containment.
not closing sashes still remain.

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 Most Extensive Line of Laboratory Fume Hoods in the Industry
Reduce Energy costs up to 50% with HEMCO Sash Management 1-2-3,
which provides maximum energy efficiency and user protection.

UniFlow
Laboratory Fume Hoods are available in
1. Constant Air Volume CAV Air By-Pass
2. Variable Air Volume VAV Restricted Bypass
3. Explosion Proof models for Hazardous Locations
R

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4. CE models for International Electronic Configurations and Furniture Association
Standard Bench Mount and Floor Mount hoods with over 40 standard sizes and
custom sizes to your specs. UniFlow Superstructure exclusive unitized dual wall
construction for total chemical resistance, strength, and durability. Performance
tested to ASHRAE 110 - 1995. U.L.1805 Classified for Fume Hoods & Cabinets,
and SEFA1 Recommended Practices for Fume Hoods.
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