optima fume hoods

versatility
reconfigurable, adjustable

The Optima Series hood has an instantly adjustable work surface that improves ergonomics and accommodates persons with disabilities.

• Low-profile airfoil with spill containment trough
• Durable chain and sprocket sash system
• Self-lowering sash that keeps the sash at 18” if raised above the set point
• Work surface positioned between 30” and 36” with a push button
• Self-supporting
• Optional mobile cabinets below
• Slim side posts

Hydraulic Adjustable Height Work Surface

• Infinitely adjustable from 30-36” in height 
   

Optimized Interior Working Area

• Achieved through sleek side posts and a minimized frame
   

Self-Supporting Structure

• The self-supporting structure allows for slide-in or mobile cabinets
   

Face Velocities

• Designed for 80-100 fpm face velocity 
• Tested to ASHRAE-110 Guidelines

Sash Counterbalance System

• Chain and sprocket sash
• Durable for long lifespan
   

Self-lowering sash system

• The sash latch temporarily secures the sash in the full open position for setup and tear down
• When the latch is freed, the sash automatically returns to the operational position 
   

Full Viewing Sash

• Provides a clear and unobstructed side-to-side view of the fume hood interior
• 34” high viewing area
   

Low Profile Hinged Airfoil

• Flush with the work surface
• Spill trough is designed to provide secondary containment in the event a spill
• Airfoil is hinged for easy cleaning
   

Fixed Baffle System

• Adjusts with the work surface
   

Chemical Resistant Liner

• Standard fiberglass reinforced polyester liner
• Additional liner materials available
   

Access Panels

• Interior gasketed access panels 
• Removable exterior side panels for ease of access to plumbing and electrical service fixtures
   

Duct Collar

• Bell-shaped Type 316 stainless steel collar
• Directly interfaces with the building ventilation system
   

Electrical Services

• Two UL / CSA approved duplex receptacles are provided for 120-volt service
• Built-in LED lighting and UL/CSA approved switch(es) provided
• UL 1805 Classified
   

Plumbing Services

• The front post is pre-punched to accept up to four plumbing fixtures per side
• Optional factory pre-plumbing of front-loaded remote or rod-driven fixtures 

Optional Automatic Sash Closing System

Electronic occupancy sensor system closes the sash automatically when not in use, or within a timed interval when operator moves away from the hood.

Our low flow fume hoods can result in considerable energy cost reduction and ensure operator safety.  Designed to operate from 60-100 feet per minute face velocities.  They have been tested as low as 50 feet per minute.

Our low volume option can result in considerable energy savings by reducing the sash opening size.

An Automatic Sash Operating System can be incorporated that lowers and/or rises automatically which can enhance safety and dramatically increase the efficiency of Variable Air Volume (VAV) fume hood systems.

Steel

Painted steel consists of 85% or greater recycled content:

• 42% post consumer which can contribute to LEED 2.2 credit MR4.1 & M4.2
• 27% pre-consumer which can contribute to LEED 2.2 credit MR4.1 & M4.2
• Systems solutions that maximize mobility and adaptability creating a user friendly, long life-cycle laboratory.
• Durable, high-quality surface protection with minimal waste and Zero VOC's.
• Durability that meets and exceeds SEFA 8 performance standards, to provide an even longer product life cycle.

Stainless steel consists of 90% recycled content:

• 80% post consumer which can contribute to LEED credit MR4
• 20% pre-consumer which can contribute to LEED credit MR4
• Durable, high-quality surface protection with minimal waste and Zero VOC's.
• Durability that meets and exceeds SEFA 8 performance standards, to provide an even longer product life cycle.