Manufacutured to BS 7258 (1994) Parts 1,2,3 & 4

These cupboards are ideal when perchloric, hydrofluoric or other corrosive substances are used.

Water wash fume cupboards are built in standard configuration and have two options -

• Mains Fed (supply)
Mains fed water wash fume cupboards have a water front control on the service plate and dump directly to a waste connection. Extracted air passes through a knitmesh housing to remove moisture before discharging to atmosphere.
• Recirculatory
Recirculatory type fume cupboards work when the fume cupboard is switched on and the water is recycled via a holding tank and pump. Extracted air passes through a knitmesh housing to remove moisture before discharging to atmosphere.



• Width 1200mm, 1500mm, 1800mm & 2000mm
Internal working width (External width less 300mm)

• Depth 900mm
Internal working depth 580mm

• Height 2075mm
Internal working height 1955mm

Water Wash fume cupboards can be manufactured to clients’ own dimensional requirements including extra width, depth and internal height.


• Radius designed intake profile giving excellent airflow characteristics and containment results.
• Twin skinned carcase in 16 swg zintec coated mild steel with epoxy powder
coated finish.
• Aerodynamically designed sill in 316 grade stainless steel.
• Sash in 6mm thick toughened glass with full width aerodynamic finger grip.
• Sprung loaded guide channels to give the sash a smooth operation and
excellent stability.
• Counter balanced sash with twin stainless steel cables running in pulleys for smooth movement.
• Fail safe sash mechanism to prevent rapid decent.
• Sash lock mechanism with automatic re-setting feature.
• Adjustable internal baffle to assist with balancing and even airflow distribution.
• Light box mounted externally out of airflow.
• Electrical and mechanical services mounted on removable service plates for service and maintenance.
• Fume cupboards are both pre-wired and pre-plumbed to ensure minimum site installation time.


Internal linings and worktops are chosen for their suitability for the chemicals and processes used.

Materials include:
• PVC/Polypropylene.
• Toughened glass.
• High pressure solid grade laminate.
• One piece moulded cast epoxy.
• Ceramic.


• Alarm/control panels.
• Water front controls & outlets, i.e. cold water, hot water, steam.
• Gas front controls & outlets, i.e. nitrogen, compressed air, natural gas,
vacuum, hydrogen.
• Electrical socket outlets, i.e. single, double, RCD protected, spark proof.
• Waste outlets, i.e. circular drip cups, oval drip cups, sinks, troughs, bottle traps.
• Support frames.
• Acid and/or solvent storage cupboards, in mild steel or timber, with or withoutventilation. Restrictions apply if fume cupboard is recirculatory type.
• Infil panels to ceiling height with by-pass grilles.
• Automatic fire extinguishes c/w flame detection unit.

For any more information on this fume cupboard please contact us:

tel: 0161 727 8880
fax: 0161 727 8899
email: enquiries@fumetec.co.uk