FASTER ChemFAST

Laboratory Fume Cupboards

PROTECTION, SAFETY, RELIABILITY.

AND MORE.
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Laboratory Fume Cupboards

Faster S.r.l. have designed and manufactured ChemFAST Top

BEYOND and Elite ductless fume cupboards using the latest molecular
MINIMUM SAFETY filtration technology.
REQUIREMENTS This provides a safe working environment together with fume
containment for protection from chemicals, vapours and aerosol
in the laboratories.
ChemFAST cupboards are available in two different versions:
● ChemFAST Top series fume cupboards meet all routine
requirements.
● ChemFAST Elite series units have additional microprocessor

control.
This ensures that all functional and operational parameters are
monitored, facilitating the correct operation of the fume
cupboards.
ChemFAST fume cupboards are used for the containment and
removal of toxic vapours and aerosol, providing operator safety
in a wide range of disciplines.

ChemFAST cabinets are bench top

models with epoxy painted galvanized
steel structure for superior chemical
resistance; epoxy painted steel base
stand is available as option with foot
rest bar.
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Laboratory Fume Cupboards

ChemFAST Top is designed to meet all the routine safety

CHEMFAST TOP requirements encountered by both the operator and the
AND ELITE FUME environment through the use of chemical reagents.
CUPBOARDS Units are equipped with a manual device to set the inlet air
USING THE LATEST velocity when heavy or volatile chemicals are used and are
supplied with fluorescent lighting.
MOLECULAR
ChemFAST Elite is designed with a microprocessor controlled
FILTRATION system for a range of data which includes type and code
TECHNOLOGY number of the filter being used, installation date, maximum
time allowance for filter use and a warning date for its replace-
ment. Built in with five different languages like Italian,
English, German, French and Spanish. Audible and visual
alarms are also available to protect the operator.
These alarms cover out of range minimum and maximum air
velocity, filter saturation, prefilter clogging, anemometer
failure, gas detector failure and motorfan malfunctioning.
ChemFAST Elite is equipped with fluorescent lighting as well
as optional vacuum tap and power point.

APPLICATIONS
Applications for ChemFAST
fume cupboards may be found
in many laboratories, including
those in clinical diagnostic
testing, biological and medical
research, analytical chemistry,
Q.C., biotechnology, pharma-
ceutical industries, food, fine
chemical, petrochemical,
cosmetic, photographic
laboratories and electronic
industries.
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Laboratory Fume Cupboards

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTERS

The filters used in the fume cup- A number of filter efficiency studies Primary use: formaldehyde.
boards are manufactured from high have been carried out, and all results Secondary use: organic emissions,
grade coconut shell charcoal. using single bed filters show hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents,
All types of activated charcoal used efficiencies very close to 100%. acid gases.
in these filters are of amorphous
structure obtained from the heat 1. A/C FILTER 4. SULF FILTER
controlled oxidation of coconut shells. The A/C filter is the most widely Primary use: acid odours, putrescine,
The cellulose structure of the used filter in the range, and is used cadaverine, acid gases, hydrogen
coconuts provides the highest primarily for solvent fume removal. sulphide, methyl mercaptan,
adsorption efficiency through a large It is manufactured from coconut- sulphur compounds, sulphur dioxide,
surface area of up to 1050 m2/gm. shell based activated carbon of 4 x 8 R.H.>85%.
USS mesh size and surface area up
FILTER TYPES to 1050 m2/gm. 5. UR FILTER
Filtration is achieved by the physical Primary use: acid odours, pu-
a) PRE-FILTERS adsorption of molecules in the pores trescine, cadaverine, acid gases, hy-
High performance pre-filters are of the activated carbon by Van der drogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan,
designed to remove particulates Waals forces. sulphur compounds, sulphur dioxide,
from the air stream. Primary use: organic odours, hydro- nitrogen oxygenated compounds.
The filter material is based on carbons, aromatic solvents, animal Secondary use: organic emissions,
electrets, which are permanently odours, excrements, urines, acid hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents,
charged di-electrics. odours, cadaverine, putrescine. hydrocyanic acid, R.H. <85%.
They remove particulates from Secondary use: oxygenated nitro-
polluted air by strong electrostatic 6. CYAN FILTER
gen compounds. Primary use: hydrocyanic acid.
forces generated by the fibres from
which they are made. 2. ACR FILTER Secondary use: organic emissions,
The combination of strong electric This filter is impregnated with halide hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents.
charges and open structure provides salts and is used for the high 7. MER FILTER
a filter with high efficiency, low efficiency removal of iodine and Primary use: mercury vapours
airflow resistance and high loading methyl iodine. Secondary use: organic emissions,
capacity. It is frequently used for iodination hydrocarbons.
Pre-filter efficiency is equal to reactions with low-level radioactive
75÷85% dust weight arrestance iodine and efficiencies in excess of 8. AM FILTER
(ASHRAE). 99,99% have been measured. Primary use: ammonia and its deriv-
Primary use: radioactive iodine. atives
b) MAIN FILTERS Secondary use: hydrocarbons. Secondary use: organic emissions,
Eight types of filter media are hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents,
available. 3. FORM FILTER alkaline odours, excrement, urines
Most of these are impregnated acti- This filter is impregnate with an animal odour.
vated carbon, to provide a higher oxiding agent to oxidise formalde-
filter capacity for lower molecular hyde to form salts. 9. HEPA FILTER
weight organic compounds and inor- It is widely used in hospital patho- Primary use: powder and particu-
ganic gases and vapours. logy and cytology laboratories. late.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTERS

ChemFAST unit may be optionally fitted with standard charcoal filter. The additional filter is lo-
additional charcoal filter whenever the applica- cated into an external housing made in epoxy
tion requires for simultaneous use of different painted steel which can be fitted with or without
kind of solvents which can not be retained by spigot for external ducting.

Additional filter housing with spigot for Additional filter housing re-circulating type
external ducting
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Laboratory Fume Cupboards

FILTRATION

A wide range of filters is avail- rates two carbon filters with a Faster ChemFast series is outfit
able, from activated charcoal total weight of approximately with the biggest filters available
adsorbing filters to chemical 18-28,8 Kg and the ChemFAST 12 in the market to house a large
adsorbing filters for specific unit incorporates two carbon quantity of carbons thus expand-
applications such as the use of filters with a total weight of ing the filter life time.
formalin, gluteraldehyde or about 26-43 Kg. Each fume cupboard is equipped
radioactive iodine labelled com- ChemFAST 15 incorporates three with disposable type prefilters,
pounds and for others appli- carbon filters with a total weight with an efficiency of 75%-85%
cations. of about 35-58 Kg. dust weight arrestance (ASHRAE)
The ChemFAST 06 unit incorpo- Life time of the carbon filters is to protect the main activated
rates a carbon filter which proportional to the overall weight charcoal filter.
weighs approximately 13-21, 5 Kg, of the charcoal fitted inside the
the ChemFAST 09 unit incorpo- filter.

OPTIONAL

ChemFAST cabinet may be

optionally fitted with water tap
and drain system.
Work sur face and all drain
connections are made in AISI
304L stainless steel.
Water tap can be positioned on
the right or on the left hand side.
The unit fitted with optional
water tap is completed with an
epoxy painted base stand
mounted on castors with two
hinged doors and handles.

Amenities for connection to the

water building management sys-
tem is not provided with the kit.
SAFETY GLASS FRONTAL
SCREEN
Upwards opening hinged safety glass front
window, designed for easy introduction of
instruments into the work chamber and for
easy access for cleaning and maintenance.
Safety glass side walls.

WORK SURFACE
ChemFAST cabinet is supplied with acid
resistant PVC work surface with special
design to drive the liquids spilt to the
corners of the surface. (AISI 304 stainless
steel available as option).

CONSTRUCTION
ChemFAST series have a cold rolled epoxy
painted galvanized body for superior resist-
ant againsts chemical solvents aggression.

BUILT IN SAFETY
All electronic components, switches, lighting
and motor fan have been selected and
installed fully isolated from air contaminated
with solvents and therefore meet the most
stringent electrical safety requirements.
REPLACEMENT FILTER
Easy charcoal filter replacement from the front.

KEYBOARD

● Microprocessor controlled monitoring system

(only for Elite model)
● Highly effective protection from toxic vapours
● High filtration efficiency
● Large adsorption capacity
● Filter monitoring system (standard only for Elite model)
● Ductless (in any case the cabinet is fitted with
a 200 mm collar for optional ducting connection)

BACK SIDE HOLE

ChemFAST Unit is fitted with an hole on the back side
panel with rubber cover to plug external devices.

DESIGN FEATURES
Each ChemFAST cupboard contains an IP54 centrifu-
gal motorfan, capable of maintaining a constant
airflow by compensating for the clogging of the prefil-
ters, which occurs during normal operation.
The ChemFASTTop series is equipped with a manual
device for adjusting the air velocity to obtain the
appropriate air velocity for each specific contaminant
used.
The ChemFAST Elite series is equipped with a micro-
processor based monitoring system.
Each unit has a liquid crystal display to show the face
speed and a digital setting system to select the most
suitable velocity for each specific contaminant used.
(only for Elite model).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Description Unit ChemFast ChemFast ChemFast ChemFast
06 09 12 15
Useful dimension (wxdxh) mm 533x600x660 823x600x660 1123x600x660 1438x600x660
Overall dimension (wxdxh) mm 595x760x1120 885x760x1120 1185x760x1120 1500x760x1120
Exhaust duct ø 200 200 200 200
Working aperture mm 200 200 200 200
Max front aperture mm 455 455 455 455
Weight (approx.) w/o filter kg 70 85 100 115
Filter
Pre-filter (particulate) 1 2 2 2
Main filter (charcoal) 1 2 2 3
Total weight of A/C filter See the filter table See the filter table See the filter table See the filter table
Electrical
Supply V/Hz 220-240/50-60 220-240/50-60 220-240/50-60 220-240/50-60
Power W 88 122 207 210
Lighting Watt 2x15 2x18 2x30 2x36
AirFlow
Vol/air treated m3/h 300 400 600 700
Average face speed m/sec >0,6 >0,6 >0,6 >0,6
Controls
Version Top • Power on/off • Light on/off • Variable speed air regulation
• Hour-counter • Stand-by green light
Version Elite • Power on/off • Light on/off
• Microprocessor monitoring system checking airflow, pre-filter and filter efficiency
• Variable speed air regulation
• Audible and visual alarms alert the operator to low/high airflow, fan failure, filter and
pre-filter condition, black-out, gas detector and anemometer failure.
Construction
Head section Epoxy coated Epoxy coated Epoxy coated Epoxy coated
zinc plated steel zinc plated steel zinc plated steel zinc plated steel
Base section Anodized Anodized Anodized Anodized
aluminium aluminium aluminium aluminium
Spill tray PVC Acid and PVC Acid and PVC Acid and PVC Acid and
solvents resistant solvents resistant solvents resistant solvents resistant
Fan Motor Centrifugal IP54 Centrifugal IP54 Centrifugal IP54 Centrifugal IP54

Faster/chemfast/2011/01 In this brochure all pictures and specifications are purely indicative and vary without notice

Faster S.r.l.
Via R. Merendi, 22 20010 Cornaredo (MI) Italy
Tel +39 02 93 991 92 Fax +39 02 93 991 608
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