Fume Cupboard Selection Design and Installation Technical Brief

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Fume Cupboard Selection, Design and Installation

Technical Brief
Fume Cupboard Selection, Design and
Installation Technical Brief
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Scope
Specific Legislation and National & European Standards
Overview
Roles and Responsibilities
Selection
Ducted fume cupboards
Ducted Low-volume fume cupboards
Fume Cupboard Construction
Design
General
Airflow Rates
Containment and Robustness
Controls
Supply and Extract Systems
Ductwork
Heat Recovery
Extract Fan Motor
Motor Isolation
Installation
Siting
Electrical Work
Metering
Drawings and Labelling
Commissioning
Appendix 1 Fume Cupboard Selection Assessment

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Introduction
The University is committed to ensuring that users of fume cupboard are

suitably protected from the inherent hazards associated with procedures
undertaken as part of their duties. The University also has a duty to reduce its
carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption. The intention of this Code
of Practice is to address both of these duties in equal measure without
detriment to either.
The university is working to reduce its consumption of energy and is

promoting low carbon, energy saving and energy efficiency initiatives as part
of its Carbon Management programme. Tackling carbon emissions and
energy use is one of our highest priorities reflected in the target to reduce our
carbon emissions by 35% by 2020. This should result in a reduction in our
energy consumption and minimise the impact of ever increasing energy costs.
The large number of fume cupboards at The University of Leeds contributes

significantly to both our energy bills and CO2 output and in order to lessen this
impact energy saving principles must be applied to all new and existing fume
cupboards.

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Scope
This technical brief describes the Universitys Estates Services standards for
selection, design and installation of new ducted fume cupboards and those subject to
re-engineering (conversion from constant volume to variable volume control). This
document sets out the standards and procedures to be followed to enable the
objectives of the Ducted Fume Cupboard Policy to be met. Roles and responsibilities
are identified and defined. The procedure to be undertaken prior to the installation of
a cupboard is described and a fume cupboard selection assessment proforma
introduced. Due to their bespoke nature the following LEV installations are not
covered by this document: Microbiological containment laboratories, microbiological
safety cabinets, capture hoods, downflow benches or any other forms of task specific
LEV not described in this document.

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Specific Legislation and National & European Standards
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations requires

prevention or adequate control of exposure to hazardous substances. Where the risk
assessment determines that local exhaust ventilation is required as part of the
control measures employed, the LEV must be suitably selected, used, tested and
maintained and appropriate records kept.
BSEN14175 represents the most recent fume cupboard standard and applies to all
fume cupboards currently supplied and installed. It comprises:
Part 1: Vocabulary
Part 2: Safety & performance requirements
Part 3: Type Test methods
Part 4: On-site test methods
Part 5: Recommendations for installation and maintenance
Part 6: Variable air volume (variable air volume) fume cupboards
With regard to installation work BS7258 should continue to be referenced,

particularly Part 2: Recommendations for the exchange of information and
recommendations for installation.
BSEN14175 does not cover recirculating fume cupboards, these are described
within BS7989: Specification for recirculatory filtration fume cupboards. Where a
microbiological containment laboratory is being constructed then the guidance within
the HSE publication The management, design and operation of microbiological
laboratories must be adhered to. A brief list of the other standards and guidance
notes applicable to fume cupboards is given below, where relevant these must be
complied with:
COSHH Regulations
Current Building Regulations
CIBSE GUIDES
All CIBSE Commissioning Codes in particular A Air and M Management.
BS EN 1886 AHUs
BS EN 1751 Dampers leakage
BSEN5588 Fire Precautions
BSEN12236 Supports
BSEN13501 Fire Classification
BSEN12236 Hangers and Supports
BSRIA Commissioning guides
BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
BS EN 14175 Fume Cupboards
HVCA ductwork guides including DW series.
BS7258 Part 2: Recommendations for the exchange of information and
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Overview
The need for a fume cupboard must be established by risk assessment, undertaken
by a representative of the faculty/department. It is all too often assumed that the
more fume cupboards a laboratory has, the better the safety within that laboratory.
This is not necessarily the case. Every fume cupboard takes up space and this
space may be better utilised for other things. Fume cupboards placed in traffic routes
present a significant hazard to both the person using it and anyone else having to
walk past. Only where there are a number of incompatible or long lasting
procedures carried out in the same laboratory, should the need for more fume
cupboards arise. When designing or refurbishing new laboratory areas, the nature of
the activities in the laboratory must be carefully considered along with the work
patterns and whether or not greater efficiencies can be affected through the use of a
smaller number of better fume cupboards.
Fume cupboards are available in many permutations depending on their particular

specification and features. The Universities procedure for the specification of all new
local exhaust ventilation systems, including fume cupboards is detailed in the Health
and Safety Services policy document Procedure for selection, design, installation
and commissioning of new Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems. The document
requires a clear description of the proposed activity to be undertaken within each
new local exhaust ventilation system and allows the features required to be selected
accordingly.
This technical brief is specifically for ducted fume cupboards, to assist with the
specification process a fume cupboard selection assessment proforma is appended
as an appendix to this document and should be completed by a departmental
representative at the start of any fume cupboard installation project initiation process.
This assessment must be reviewed by the Biological Safety Manager, Radiation
Safety Manager (if applicable), Faculty Safety Manager or Departmental Safety
Officer for the area in which the fume cupboard will be located.
Roles and Responsibilities
This technical brief is intended primarily to advise University of Leeds Estates

appointed consultants, principal contractors, specialist sub-contractors and UoL
Estates project managers, designers and technical staff of the Universities
requirements with regard to the selection, design and installation of ducted fume
cupboards. Technical service managers and departmental safety officer should be
involved and consulted throughout the selection, design and installation process and
will be expected to provide information to the Project Manager based on the COSHH
assessment, this information to be captured on the fume cupboard selection
assessment proforma (appendix). A brief summary of roles and responsibilities is
given below:
UoL Project Manager/Designer/Technical Officer:

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To liaise with project sponsors, technical service managers and departmental

safety representative to agree client brief based on fume cupboard proforma
and COSHH assessment.
To pass on relevant information to appropriate parties i.e. consultants,
principal contractors, specialist sub-contractors to enable fume cupboard and
extraction system design to be undertaken.
To review design proposal against this technical brief and agree with technical
service managers.
To ensure completed installation complies with this technical brief and that
commissioning to EN14175 is undertaken, recorded and produced as part of
O&M manual.
To receive training on use of the installation and to receive and file O&M
manual including end user documentation and commissioning report
External Appointments
To receive client brief and relevant client produced information and develop
design with regard to this technical brief.
To present design to relevant UOL parties and identify how it complies with
this brief and all other relevant guidance documents and standards.
To undertake/oversee installation work and provide detailed installation
specific commissioning and end user documentation on completion of
installation as described in this brief.
Departmental Representative (Nominated Lead Person)
To undertake a risk assessment for the experimental task/s being undertaken.

To discuss and agree project brief with the UoL Project Manager and identify
any specific hazards relating to the project.
To issue appropriate Access Authorisation and/or Decontamination
Certificates or Handover Certificate
To provide to the UoL Project Manager a completed and reviewed fume
cupboard selection assessment.
To liaise with all parties to agree design
To receive training on use of the installation and receive end user
documentation, logbook and commissioning report
To report new LEV installations to the University Insurance Officer so that a
formal examination service can be put in place.
Selection
Ducted fume cupboards
Fully ducted fume cupboards designed, installed, commissioned and maintained in

accordance with the above standards should be suitable for a wide range of activities
including higher risk work such as those involving toxic materials, volatile
radioisotopes and high temperature discharges. New ducted cabinets must comply
with BS EN 14175 Part 2. This standard outlines the required dimensions, materials
of construction, basic safety requirements, provision of an airflow indicator, details of

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electrical, gas and water services and marking and labelling requirements. In some
specialist cases, there may be in-line scrubbers (required for cupboards using
Perchloric Acid), washers or HEPA filtration. Fire suppression system may also
need to be incorporated dependant on the processes being undertaken. The fume
cupboard selection assessment proforma will help identify the exact requirements.
The location of the cupboard within the building shall be considered as part of the
assessment exercise, it must be feasible for a duct to be routed to outside and for it
to terminate at high level. Short duct runs with the majority of the duct under
negative pressure are preferred.
Ducted Low-volume fume cupboards
Traditionally, fume cupboards have been designed to operate at face velocities of

0.5m/s. Such conventional' fume cupboards contribute significantly to the
Universities energy bills and CO2 output. Low-volume fume cupboards are now
available which can offer equivalent or better containment than the traditional
versions and if operated at 0.35 m/sec can achieve significant energy savings over
their conventional counterparts.
The University requires modern low volume fume cupboard to be specified as

standard when purchasing new ducted cupboards. Only fume cupboards specifically
designed to run at low volumes should be run at these rates.
Some existing cupboards at the University may be able to operate and contain at
lower face velocities, however, containment must be proven using the procedure
detailed in EN14175 part 3 which requires the services of a specialist contractor
familiar with containment testing using SF6. Generally only low velocity cupboards
may be set to 0.35m/s, other types of cupboards should not operate below 0.4m/s.
The effects of lowering air flow rates on discharge velocities must also be considered
as part of this process to ensure the discharge velocity does not drop below 12m/s.
Fume cupboard construction
The Fume Cupboards shall be manufactured and installed to meet requirements of

BSEN14175 with the fume cupboard position to be according to BSEN14175 and
BS7258 section 2. The fume cupboard shall have a radiused aerodynamic profile to
achieve a laminar airflow
Fume cupboards shall be manufactured from suitable materials to prevent corrosion

from all acids. The base shall be TRESPA or dished polypropylene with a removable
flat cast epoxy insert work top. Interior lining shall be suitable for the processes being
undertaken and the exterior frame shall be white powder coated steel with an
internal frame of mild steel fixed to the inside of the fume cupboard. Baffles shall be
provided to give a uniformly ventilated chamber.
Each Fume cupboard shall have a vertical rising sash, frameless 6mm thick
toughened glass and adhesive anti-shatter film with sash high restrictor at 500mm, it
shall be possible for the restrictor to be temporarily overridden to allow a height of
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700-750mm for equipment positioning, a bottom sash stop set at 25mm shall also
be fitted. The use of a split horizontal sash should be considered.
Each unit shall include air flow alarms AFA 1000/E by Temperature Electronic Ltd
and an internal light (500lux minimum, vapour sealed).
Safety monitoring and control shall be provided comprising of:
Audio visual low air alarm

Audio visual sash high
Auto sash closing device
On/off run light
Fluorescent light
Top extract plenum for direct connection of duct
Support frame
RCD protection
Design
General
All general fume cupboard installations must be designed in accordance with BS/EN
14175. The requirement to provide a suitable number of Laboratory air changes per
hour as recommended in CIBSE Guide B (normally 4-10 air changes per hour) must
be taken into account as part of any design and the required air changes per hour
rate identified for the particular installation.
The role of the fume cupboard as part of the general ventilation design must be
identified and the method of removing excessive heat (process or solar gain)
considered.
During the design process all energy saving implementations with a payback of
seven years or less shall be included and detailed at stage C/D and as part of the
tender package. An energy and carbon analysis shall be provided, detailing energy
measures incorporated and the savings made by their inclusion. Further information
on this requirement is available from the university energy department.
All ducted fume cupboards must be installed either as part of an Estates managed
project or under the direction of an Estates Technical officer.
Airflow Rates
All new fume cupboards shall have a type test operational average face velocity of
0.35 m/s average face velocity at 500mm sash height with a containment factor of
0.01ppm SF6, these will normally be purpose designed low flow type fume
cupboards.
Existing fume cupboards at the University were originally commissioned to operate
at a face velocity of 0.5m/s. The new EN14175 standard specifies that cupboards
shall be commissioned based on the containment factor rather than face velocity.
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Where existing cupboards are being replaced as part of a project or re-engineered

i.e. changed to variable air volume operation then they must be commissioned and
tested to provide a containment factor of 0.01ppm at the lowest air face velocity
possible, but not less than 0.4 m/s, unless they are low velocity cupboards which are
designed to operate at 0.35m/s
On occasion certain departments may require cupboards to intermittently operate at
a face velocity of 0.5m/s, this is to enable the users to occasionally undertake
processes requiring higher face velocities, this requirement shall be identified as part
of the assessment exercise so that the additional duty can be included in the design
of the system. This can normally be achieved by appropriate commissioning of the
Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) air flow controller. All cupboards will be
commissioned to their correct velocities firstly by use of variable speed devices
(invertors) and secondly by damper adjustments. Dampers to be provided for fine
tuning only (e.g. < +/ 5%).
Fume cupboard installations (new and refurbished) shall be designed using the
variable air volume principle i.e. the air face velocity is maintained at a constant with
the supply and extract air volumes varied to accommodate changes in sash height.
Under-bench and end of aisle solvent cabinets shall have separate extract systems
(one per room) and not be part of individual fume cupboard installations. This will
allow fume cupboards to be turned off when not required, with solvent cabinet
extracts remaining on.
Where risk assessment of processes precludes low velocity cupboards, the Head of
Engineering Services (Estates) must give written authority for designers to use
higher flow rates after the appropriate consultation with Head(s) of department(s)
concerned. The same process should apply where the provision of a dedicated
extract system for solvent cabinets is precluded.
Containment and Robustness
Containment performance shall be expressed as leakage of SF6 in part per million.

As the University does not generally classify its cupboards the performance
requirements (inner plane test) for new and refurbished cupboards shall be
0.01ppm.
Where the cupboard is located in a spatially restricted area or the activities being
undertaken are particularly hazards then an on-site robustness tests in accordance
with EN 14175 shall be carried out, the performance requirement shall be 0.1ppm.
Cupboards located in Radiation Controlled areas should have a robustness test
carried out as standard.
Controls
It is the intention of the University to, where possible, reduce the ventilation rate into
laboratories by using either a variable speed drive fitted to a dedicated supply air
handling unit or in the case of a central air handling unit, by using motorised variable
air volume and constant volume dampers fitted to the supply air ducts serving the
various areas. Motorised dampers in the extract duct above each fume cupboard
will maintain the cupboard air face velocity at a constant, resulting in significant
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reductions in the required supply air volume when the sash is in the lowered position.
A constant terminal velocity shall be maintained at the discharge stack through the
use of dedicated automated bleed dampers, a manual damper shall be fitted
alongside the auto damper to allow coarse adjustment and to give the auto damper
authority. The reduction in ventilation rates will result in reductions in specific fan
power and air conditioning loads i.e. heating/cooling.
New cupboards shall be fitted with Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) controllers as
standard. The controller must have the ability to provide inputs and outputs to
enable the requirements of this policy to be implemented in full. For single
cupboards a Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) AFA1000/MK3 dual output controller
utilising a 3 core screened signal cable from the fume cupboard to the bleed damper
can be used in place of a duct mounted pressure sensor and Temperature
Electronics Ltd (TEL) AFA 1000/E/BLD controller. The second output of the
cupboard mounted controllers being used to drive the bleed damper open as the
fume cupboard damper shuts.
All new fume cupboards are to be provided with energy saving auto-sash closing
devices operated by passive infra red (PIR) presence detectors with appropriate
mechanical services installed to enable supply and extract air volumes to be altered
in line with the sash height i.e. variable air volume.
For refurbishment of existing cupboards and controls the University require that
Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) 1000/E controllers be fitted as standard, with
appropriate mechanical services installed to enable supply and extract air volumes to
be altered in line with the sash height i.e. variable air volume.
Wherever possible existing cupboards shall be retro fitted with energy saving auto-
sash closing devices. If due to the design of the cupboard this option is not feasible
a PIR sensor programmed to emit an alarm shall be fitted. The unit will alarm when
the user leaves the sash open without being in attendance for a predetermined
period of time i.e. 60-120 seconds
For dedicated singular extract fan/cupboard installation the electrical installation and
the Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) controller shall give the Laboratory Manager
the facility to turn off the extract fan (via variable speed drive) from the cupboard
when not in use. Multiple cupboards served by a single extract fan shall be provided
with a central key switch facility which will allow banks of cupboards to be turned off
(via variable speed drive) when not required. The key switch shall provide an input
into each cupboards Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) controller to identify the
cupboard is off line. It is anticipated that a number of systems will need to remain
operational and/or offer a set back setting due to the type of processes undertaken
and/or to ensure sufficient room air change rates and negative laboratory pressures
are maintained when extract fan/fans are off.
Room air pressure sensors shall be installed to ensure negative air pressure (-5
pascals to -10 pascals) are maintained at all times.
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The entire supply and extract systems must be designed to provide the correct
volumes and airflow patterns to suite the fume cupboard requirements. The
Universitys preference is for each laboratory to have its own dedicated air handling
unit and for each cupboard to have its own extract fan and discharge stack. Where
this is not feasible and multiple cupboards are served by one extract fan then the fan
shall, unless advised otherwise, be sized to serve all cupboards at maximum load
i.e. all sashes at 0.5m height. Each cupboard shall be fitted with a balancing damper
for fine tuning.
Supply air distribution can have a significant effect on fume cupboard containment.
Fume cupboard manufacturers shall be consulted with regard to supply air
distribution. Generally to maintain containment supply grilles shall be of laminar flow
type with a maximum face velocity not exceeding 0.5 m/s and must not be within 1.5
metre zone of the face of any fume cupboard installation.
Supply fans shall be inverter controlled. Supply air volume shall be determined by
room pressure sensors. Maximum supply air volume shall be 90% of the maximum
extract air volume so as to maintain a negative pressure within the room (generally
between -5 to -10 pascals). Supply fans shall be controlled via the Trend BMS
system.
Where a central air handling unit is providing supply air to many laboratories/rooms
then automated dampers must be fitted to all braches to allow for changes in air
demand due to fume cupboard operation.
Ductwork
Duct work material shall be self supporting Rigid PVC, Polypropylene or Stainless
Steel depending on the application. Duct work shall be installed to meet the
requirements of EN14175 and DW154. All plastic ductwork shall be fully welded
utilising the hot air welding method. All fixings and supports to be galvanised mild
steel.
All ductwork to have protection against mechanical damage and weather e.g. PVC or
polypropylene may require insulation to protect the surface from sunlight.
Ductwork must be as straight as possible with the minimum number of bends and
joins and any filters, scrubbers, dampers or air flow controllers sited so that they can
be easily accessed for maintenance
Any positions where ductwork traverses roof must have purpose made bridge
walkways to prevent personnel stepping on ductwork.
Ductwork is to be dedicated for fume cupboards and shall not incorporate general
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Fire dampers should be avoided and adequate fire protection provided by means of
suitable treatment of the ductwork, or by enclosure of the duct within a
compartmented accommodation duct or by running the ductwork outside the
building. Where fire dampers cannot be avoided they should be of suitable corrosion
and fume-resistant design and they should have the damper blade clear of the air
flow. They must be accessible for maintenance and replacement.
Duct systems shall be designed, so as to allow thorough visual inspection
The vertical height of the fume discharge outlet must take into account the affect of
the building shape, the presence of other buildings and other topological features,
including other discharge stacks, will have on effluent dispersion pattern. As a
minimum outlets must terminate a minimum of 3 metres or 125% above the highest
point of the building following the guidance in BS7258.
Each discharge stack shall be fully supported to accommodate the height and
expected wind loadings.
Removal cap air test points to be provided within the ductwork on the suction and
discharge side of fan, each within 1 metre of the fan.
Terminal outlet to be fitted with concentric cone reducing piece on top of the terminal
to ensure a minimum face velocity of 12m/s is maintained.
Where exposure to ultra-violet degradation is experienced, ductwork, fan housing

and motor assembly must be treated to avoid degradation from sunlight and
weather.
Specialist cupboards that require different ductwork materials and design must be
separately approved by the Head of Engineering in conjunction with the Head of
Safety Services and have an individual risk assessment. (e.g. radio-isotope, high
temperature, flammable and very high risk containment)
Heat Recovery
Where multiple fume cupboards are installed within a single location then a feasibility
study should be undertaken to identify if cost effective energy savings can be
obtained through the installation of run around coils provided between the fume
extract and the supply air system ducting. The cooling coil located within the fume
exhaust shall be manufactured or coated with an appropriate material to (i.e.
aluminium vinyl, polypropylene or stainless steel) to ensure the heat transfer surface
does not corrode or degrade as a result of the chemicals passing over it.
Appropriate filtration must be installed prior the coil and suitable access provided to
enable the coils to be cleaned as part of an on going maintenance regime.
Any proposed heat recovery scheme must be able to demonstrate a simple payback
of less than 10 years, the calculation to include all parasitic loads associated with
installation i.e. effect of fan coil resistance on fan duty, run around pump loads etc.

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Extract Fan Motor
Class IE3 (EFF0) high efficiency three phase motor to BSEN60034-30 to a

minimum of IP65X with Variable Speed Device (VSD) and mains combined
Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) filter
for each and every VSD.
Motor to be installed on anti-vibration mounts
All motors/fans to be sited in such a way to ensure ductwork within the
building is maintained at a negative pressure.
Fan Direct drive to motor via coupled connection to avoid the need to
remove impellor. Belt drive connections between motor and fan not permitted.
In-line fans shall not be used.
Fume cupboard to be connected to an individual dedicated extract system
and not shared system wherever possible.
Variable Speed Drive (VSD) manufacturer to be used will be ABB ACH550 or
similar and equivalent with 5 year manufacturers warranty. Each VSD shall
be fitted with integral isolator and shall be interfaced with the Trend building
management system via a common fieldbus protocol i.e. Modbus, BACnet
etc.
Notes: All cabling from VSD to motor must be screened for EMI/RFI
VSD to be located within plant space and not on roof, provided cable runs
between VSD and motor does not exceed 20 metres.
Fans and motor sizes must match to ensure motor is correctly rated to run
between 30% and 100% full load speed rating.
Motor Isolation
A means of stopping the extract fan motor should be provided local to the
fume cupboard(s). This should take the form of a key switch which should be
located at high level outside of the room containing the fume cupboard(s)
Where applicable the key switch should disable the control signal to the
extract motor VSD, rather than interrupt the power supply. This is to prevent
damage to the VSD when returning the fan to service.
A local quarter turn lockable isolator shall be fitted adjacent each fan motor, a
label shall be affixed identifying that this isolator should only be operated once
the motor has been stopped via the VSD.
Installation
Siting
To enable satisfactory performance, fume cupboards must be suitably located. The

proximity of air supply equipment, fans, open windows and other physical objects
such as benches, walls and doors can all have an influence on performance. It is
University policy is to site fume cupboards in accordance with BS 7258 Part 2,
Section 3. Though these guidelines will provide the basic conditions for satisfactory

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performance, only commissioning tests will confirm whether the performance of a

fume cupboard is acceptable with any given situation.
Electrical Work
All cables should be suitably supported and protected. All Electrical Works shall
comply with BS7671:2008 and the latest edition of The University of Leeds General
Specification for Minor Electrical Alterations Services Works, which shall be referred
to herein after as The Electrical Specification
All work to be undertaken by fully qualified competent persons registered with a

recognized body i.e. NICEIC. Minor electrical test certificates shall be provided for
any electrical installation work the originals of which are to be handed to the
Supervising Technical Officer for checking and a copy inserted into the Project
Operating & Maintenance and Health & Safety files. Circuit source details must be
clearly marked on all points off isolation.
Signal control cables shall be wired using Belden b8723-lsnh 4c screened cable or
equivalent. The cable shall be protected from weather and mechanical damage and
appropriately supported.
Metering
New or existing supply air fan motors and extract fan motors fitted with Variable
Speed Drives shall be interfaced with the existing Trend BMS to provide real time
data on energy consumption (kWh).
For those limited installations without a VSD then a meter at the distribution board
will be required. The meters shall be suitable for data collection onto the University
of Leeds Tridium Niagra AX Framework.
Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) AFA1000/E cupboards controllers shall be set up

to provide a m3/s modbus output via the RS485 com port, this output shall be logged
onto the Universities Trend system via an SIP interface. The addition of sash
position sensors onto the cupboard will be required to facilitate this output.
For more information on metering please refer to the UOLs Energy Metering Policy.
Drawings and Labelling
A unique fume cupboard number must be allocated using the Universities

numbering system of Building no/Floor & Room no./Fume Cupboard
No./Extract fan no. e.g. 0016/1.06/FC001/EF1608
Each fume cupboard number will be labelled on both the fume cupboard itself
and on the motor isolator on the roof.
Labels must be permanently fixed and not self adhesive.

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All mains and control cables will be fully labelled both on outer sheathing and
on individual cores to detail location, panel, way No and cable marker
number.
A detailed schematic of each supply fan and extract system shall be produced
in Autocad 2010 or earlier. The schematic should clearly show the location,
size and number of VSDs and dampers, each VSD and damper shall be
given a unique reference number which shall be recorded on the VSD and
damper and referenced in the commissioning record and shown on the
schematic.
Commissioning
All commissioning tasks identified in clauses 5.4 to 5.11 of EN14175 shall be

undertaken and recorded as required by clause 9 of the document. The information
shall be presented in a report format which can be used for future routine inspection
and testing. It will clearly explain what the design philosophy is and in particular the
number of cupboards able to operate at the same time (100% unless agreed
otherwise)
The aim of the commissioning tests is to demonstrate the correct installation of the
fume cupboard and to check for any adverse effects of the room airflow and of the
extract system on the performance of the installed, but empty, fume cupboard.
Multiple cupboards serviced by a single fan must be shown to be properly balanced
and able to operate as per the design philosophy.
Before commissioning of the fume cupboard commences, the laboratory ventilation

system must be fully commissioned and under control. The person arranging these
tests must ensure that they have confirmed that this is the case and that
documentary evidence of this exists.
As with any new equipment, fume cupboards must be supplied with a manual (log
book) describing their features and how to use the cabinets. This information will be
in addition to that provided with any Operation and Maintenance manuals produced
and must be provided by the installer to the user at handover, and not later.
In addition to providing a log book the installing contractor will be expected to

demonstrate the operation of the cupboard to the departments Lead Person
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APPENDIX 1 FUME CUPBOARD SELECTION ASSESSMENT FORM FCS1
FORM FCS1
FUME CUPBOARD SELECTION
ASSESSMENT
This form is intended to document the risk assessment process that must take place in order to determine the specification of new fume
cupboards. It also ensures that the brief provided to manufacturers is clearly presented and that the users requirements are detailed.
As fume cupboards are responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption, this process is now also in place to ensure that all new fume
cupboards installed at University of Leeds are specified so as to be as energy efficient as possible.
All new fume cupboards purchased by University of Leeds shall comply with the following British Standards:
For ducted fume cupboards: BS 14175-2: 2003 Safety and performance requirements.
For recirculating fume cupboards: BS 7989: 2001 Specification for recirculatory filtration fume cupboards.
This assessment must be approved by the relevant Departmental, Campus or Faculty Safety Officer/Manager and when a cupboard is to be used
for radiation work, also by the Safety Department Radiation Protection Team.
Once completed and reviewed this form must be submitted to the relevant Project Manager or User co-ordinator.
Name of person in control of the work carried out in this fume cupboard
Name: Section/Institute/Dept:
Extension:
Location of cupboard
Room: Building:
Floor: Fume cupboard reference:
Work to be conducted within the fume cupboard

What will the fume cupboard mainly be used
for?
*Open processes **Enclosed processes
* Open processes predominantly open apparatus, deliberate evaporations (particularly those involved with heating) etc.
** Enclosed processes predominantly routine transfers and enclosed apparatus/equipment etc.
What hazardous substances will be used?
Carcinogens Flammables Toxics Corrosives Radioisotopes Carbon nanoparticles
Substances affecting women of childbearing age (R60; 61; 62; 63; 64) Gases Others:
Do the processes to be undertaken have any of the following properties?
Distillation Naked flames High heat production Can be perturbed by fume cupboard airflows?
Cable or pipework connections to outside of the cupboard External moving parts? Perchloric or explosive risk
Large items of equipment?
If any of the above properties do apply to your process, provide details:
Fume cupboard features (answer all questions and select all those applicable)
Size (width in mm):
Ducted or recirculating Walk-in or conventional
Sink:
If required, specify size (mm) and any special features:
Water:
If required, specify size and any special features:
Power:
Other services:
Scaffolding:
Ventilated solvent storage:

HEPA filter required:

If required, state reason:

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Other filter required:
Worktop material:
Material required:
All other interior wall/ceiling material:

Material required:
Lead lining:
If required, detail where required and thickness:
Reinforced structure:
Seamless interior with rounded corners:

Dedicated duct runs required:

If NOT required, state what these can be shared with:
Drain material specification:

If particular required, provide details:
Dedicated drainage straight to stack:

Drain catch pot or trap:

If not required or with any special features, please detail these:
Fire suppression systems:

If required, please detail these:
Emergency (UPS) power supply for extraction system

If required, please detail these:
Other features required:
Extract ductwork ( n/a if recirculating cupboard is required)

Standard ductwork will be made from PVC. If this is not acceptable, select one of the following:
Polypropylene Moulded GRP Stainless steel other
If anything other than PVC is required, please provide details:
Energy saving features

In-flow velocity: Note that the default is 0.35m/sec. If higher is required specify the velocity and explain why required
Confirm the nature of the HVAC air supply system:
Mechanically ventilated Naturally or passively ventilated
Is this HVAC system being refurbished or replaced as part of this fume cupboard installation? Yes No
If yes, provide name of the Project Manager:
Can any of the following energy saving measures not be considered?
Auto-sash closers with Variable Air Volume controls
Variable Air Volume controls with manual sash
Auto-sash closers with fan-speed controller
Fan-speed controller with manual sash
If any of the above cannot be installed please provide explanation:
Approvals
Person completing the form

Name: Section/Institute/Dept: Date:
Safety Officer (DSO/FSM/CSM)

Name: Dept/Faculty/Campus: Date
Radiation Protection Team (cupboard in Controlled Areas)
Name: Position: Date:
* Open processes predominantly open apparatus, deliberate evaporations (particularly those involved with heating) etc.
* Enclosed processes predominantly routine transfers and enclosed apparatus/equipment, etc.

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Specific Legislation and National & European Standards

Roles and Responsibilities

Fume Cupboard Construction

Appendix 1 Fume Cupboard Selection Assessment

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The University is committed to ensuring that users of fume cupboard are

The university is working to reduce its consumption of energy and is

The large number of fume cupboards at The University of Leeds contributes

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Specific Legislation and National & European Standards

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations requires

With regard to installation work BS7258 should continue to be referenced,

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Fume cupboards are available in many permutations depending on their particular

Roles and Responsibilities

This technical brief is intended primarily to advise University of Leeds Estates

UoL Project Manager/Designer/Technical Officer:

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To liaise with project sponsors, technical service managers and departmental

Departmental Representative (Nominated Lead Person)

To undertake a risk assessment for the experimental task/s being undertaken.

Ducted fume cupboards

Fully ducted fume cupboards designed, installed, commissioned and maintained in

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Ducted Low-volume fume cupboards

Traditionally, fume cupboards have been designed to operate at face velocities of

The University requires modern low volume fume cupboard to be specified as

Fume cupboard construction

The Fume Cupboards shall be manufactured and installed to meet requirements of

Fume cupboards shall be manufactured from suitable materials to prevent corrosion

Safety monitoring and control shall be provided comprising of:

Audio visual low air alarm

Where existing cupboards are being replaced as part of a project or re-engineered

Containment and Robustness

Containment performance shall be expressed as leakage of SF6 in part per million.

Supply and Extract Systems

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Duct systems shall be designed, so as to allow thorough visual inspection

Where exposure to ultra-violet degradation is experienced, ductwork, fan housing

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Extract Fan Motor

Class IE3 (EFF0) high efficiency three phase motor to BSEN60034-30 to a

To enable satisfactory performance, fume cupboards must be suitably located. The

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performance, only commissioning tests will confirm whether the performance of a

All work to be undertaken by fully qualified competent persons registered with a

Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) AFA1000/E cupboards controllers shall be set up

Drawings and Labelling

A unique fume cupboard number must be allocated using the Universities

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All commissioning tasks identified in clauses 5.4 to 5.11 of EN14175 shall be

Before commissioning of the fume cupboard commences, the laboratory ventilation

In addition to providing a log book the installing contractor will be expected to

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Floor: Fume cupboard reference:

Work to be conducted within the fume cupboard

What hazardous substances will be used?

Carcinogens Flammables Toxics Corrosives Radioisotopes Carbon nanoparticles