The Protector Echo 8’ Benchtop Filtered Fume Hood requires no ducting. Neutrodine® Unisorb Filtration Technology offers comprehensive molecular filtration. eGuard® communication software offers real-time monitoring on the user’s phone or computer. From a remote location, data such as usage authorization, filter saturation detection, sash position and temperature may be observed and managed.

Erlab-proven Neutrodine® Unisorb Filters are the heart of GFH Filtration Technology.

Benchtop models include a fiberglass panelized liner with optional side windows, or with optional side and back windows. Models are available for carbon-only, carbon with acid sensor, carbon with formaldehyde sensor, or HEPA-only filtration. Filters are sold separately.

Options Available

• HEPA Filter
• Sash Opening Wing Reduction Kits
• Region-Specific electrical plug configurations
• Service Fixtures

Required Accessories (Not Included): Neutrodine® Unisorb Filters (except HEPA only models which require HEPA filters). Number of filters required is determined by the width of the hood, work surface, base cabinet or stand.

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Key Features

• Eco-Foil™ air foil with aerodynamic Clean-Sweep™ airflow openings
• Cord-Keeper™ Slots on left and right side of air foil
• Removeable front and side panels, and front and interior service access panels (except side window models) for access to plumbing and electrical wiring
• By-pass airflow design
• Glacier white powder-coated steel exterior
• Chemical-resistant, fiberglass-reinforced, composite panel liner
• Pre-wired vapor-proof LED lights for up to 63 foot candles rated for 50,000 hours: 5 lights
• eGuard2 software communication
• Smart control command module with wifi, Bluetooth, and ethernet connectivity
• Factory-installed command module, fan button, and light button
• 5-Roughing prefilters
• 5-Built-in exhaust fans to maintain 60 fpm face velocity at 16” sash opening height
• Sound pressure of <60dB(A) with sash at operating height and <48 dB(A) with sash closed
• Sensor packaging for primary filter breakthrough of solvent and acid fumes, laboratory air quality, sash position, and temperature
• Audible/visual alarms for breakthrough detection, temperature ≥40°C (104°F), fan failure and high sash position opening. At ≥60°C (140°F), all fans stop
• Single piece, tempered safety glass vertical-rising sash with cable pulley, sash weight and powder-coated aluminum sash handle and tracks with airflow openings. Sash stop at 16” sash opening height. Sash opens to 28” high for loading
• Factory-prepared for up to four electrical duplex receptacles and eight service fixtures
• 5” high sightline from the work surface and header panel
• Power cord with plug

Window Models May Feature

• Right and left side-mounted tempered safety glass windows, 15.0” deep x 26.5” high
• Rear tempered safety glass window, 32.4” high

Fixtured Models May Feature

• Two pre-plumbed service fixtures with forged brass valves, lower right side with brass tubing for gas and lower left side with copper tubing for cold water. Components for converting either for both fixtures to air and vacuum are provided. Inlet tubing is not provided.
• One pre-wired GFCI electrical duplex receptacle on lower right side and one additional pre-wired GFCI electrical duplex receptacle on the lower left side

Compliance

• SEFA 9, DHIII
• SEFA 8, Cabinet Surface Finish Tests
• Modified ASHRAE 110
• ANSI Z9.5-2011
• AFNOR NF-X 15-211
• ASTM E84-09C
• UL Standard 61010-1
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1