Frontier® Acela™ Fume Hoods

Frontier® Acela™ Fume Hoods
  • Unique Hot Zone Baffles capture fumes quickly.
  • The tapered fibreglass exhaust collar reduces airflow turbulence, static pressure loss, noise level and increases face velocity uniformity.
  • Perfect Pitch Profile™. The gentle pitch of the hood profile enhances visibility.
  • Tri-wall construction and chain-and-sprocket sash system for maximum durability.
  • Sash stop limits sash movement beyond 457mm (18"). When raised above this height, sash will automatically and gently fall back to the safe level (Esco’s CreepDown Mechanism).
  • Sash keylock available to keep sash in place at full open position for equipment loading, or at full close position to restrict access into hood.
  • Constant volume / high performance concept eliminates the need for complex VAV systems.
  • The Frontier Acela Fume Hood delivers outstanding containment (less than 0.05ppm, as manufactured) down to 60fpm face velocity at both 18" restricted and full open sash openings, tested inhouse in accordance to the ASHRAE-110 and EN14175-3 test protocols.
  • Independently certified by Tintschl Engineering, Germany, to comply with the requirements of the EN14175 fume hood test standard.
  • All Frontier Acela Fume Hoods include 1 water and 1 gas Enhanz™ remote-controlled fixture plumbed to the top of the hood and 2 duplex outlets standard (specify outlet code when ordering).
Guide to Models
EFA-_D_ _W-_
External Width Code Internal Depth Code Internal Liner Code Sash Type Code Color Code Electrical Code
1220 mm (48.0") 4U 900 mm (35.4") D Esco Resinate™ R Vertical V Esco White W 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 8
1525 mm (60.0") 5U     Esco Resinate Plus™ U Combination C     110-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 9
1830 mm (72.0") 6U                    
2440 mm (96.0") 8U                    
General Specifications, Frontier® Acela™ Fume Hood
Model 220-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1ø
EFA-4UDRVW-8 EFA-5UDRVW-8 EFA-6UDRVW-8 EFA-8UDRVW8
EFA-4UDRCW-8 EFA-5UDRCW-8 EFA-6UDRCW-8
EFA-4UDUCW-8 EFA-5UDUCW-8 EFA-6UDUCW-8 EFA-8UDUVW8
EFA-4UDUVW-8 EFA-5UDUVW-8 EFA-6UDUVW-8
110-120 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1ø
EFA-4UDRVW-9 EFA-5UDRVW-9 EFA-6UDRVW-9 EFA-8UDRVW9
EFA-4UDRCW-9 EFA-5UDRCW-9 EFA-6UDRCW9
EFA-4UDUCW-9 EFA-5UDUCW-9 EFA-6UDUCW9 EFA-8UDUVW9
EFA-4UDUVW-9 EFA-5UDUVW-9 EFA-6UDUVW-9
Nominal Size 1.2 meter (4') 1.5 meter (5') 1.8 meter (6') 2.4 meter (8')
External Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Fume Hood unit only 1220 x 900 x 1400 mm
(48.0" x 35.4" x 55.1")
1525 x 900 x 1400 mm
(60.0" x 35.4" x 55.1")
1830 x 900 x 1400 mm
(72.0" x 35.4" x 55.1")
2440 x 900 x 1400 mm
(96.1" x 35.4" x 55.1")
With Exhaust Collar 1220 x 900 x 1521 mm
(48.0" x 35.4" x 59.9")
1525 x 900 x 1521 mm
(60.0" x 35.4" x 59.9")
1830 x 900 x 1521 mm
(72.0" x 35.4" x 59.9")
2440 x 900 x 1521 mm
(96.1" x 35.4" x 59.9")
With Fully-opened Sash 1220 x 900 x 1603 mm
(48.0" x 35.4" x 64.7")
1525 x 900 x 1603 mm
(60.0" x 35.4" x 64.7")
1830 x 900 x 1603 mm
(72.0" x 35.4" x 64.7")
2440 x 900 x 1603 mm
(96.1" x 35.4" x 64.7")
Internal Dimensions
(W x D x H)
996 x 675 x 1230 mm
(39.2" x 26.6" x 48.4")
1301 x 675 x 1230 mm
(51.2" x 26.6" x 48.4")
1606 x 675 x 1230 mm
(63.2" x 26.6" x 48.4")
2210 x 675 x 1230 mm
(87.0" x 26.6" x 48.4")
Construction Main Body Electrogalvanized steel with Epoxy-polyester hybrid Isocide™ powder coating
Internal Liner (default) Esco Resinate™
Worktop (default) Phenolic Resin
Sash Specifications Sash Material Tempered Laminated and Framed Sash Glass
Sash Configuration Vertical or Combination Vertical
Sloping 5° Sloped
Maximum Sash Opening 740 mm (29.1")

Esco offers a variety of options and accessories to meet application requirements.

  • All Frontier Acela Fume Hoods include 1 water and 1 gas Enhanz™ remote-controlled fixture plumbed to the top of the hood and 2 duplex outlets standard. (Specify outlet code when ordering)
  • MCB/ELCB
    • Protects laboratory equipment during sudden fluctuation of current.
    • Fume hood circuit protection.
    • Only applicable to 230V, AC, 50/60Hz hoods.
    • Factory-installed; specify when ordering.
  • Ventilation Kit (VK-EBA)
    • Ventilates base cabinet utilizing the hood exhaust system.
    • Field-installed.
  • Filler Panel (FP-EBAD)
    • One set of filler panels required per continous row of hoods.
    • Field-installed