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INTRODUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS

Intended Use

AAF Flanders AstroHood

 S-lll RSR Ducted HEPA Terminal Hood ensure the delivery of cleanroom-

quality air to critical process applications such as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Life Sciences, 
Biosafety, Healthcare, and all other applications where clean supply air is a requirement.

User Responsibility

This document contains the information necessary to properly receive, assemble, install, operate, 
and maintain the AAF Flanders AstroHood S-lll RSR Ducted HEPA Terminal Hood equipment. The 
purchaser, installer, and operator of the filter system MUST read and comply with this document in its 
entirety. Failure to comply with the requirements of this manual may result in serious injury and void 
the product warranty.
These instructions are specific to the AAF Flanders AstoHood S-lll RSR unit and incorporated filters. 
All ancillary tasks including, but not limited to, electrical and mechanical work, equipment handling, 
and safety procedures must be performed in accordance with industry-accepted practice and all 
relevant local, state, and federal government codes, laws, and policies.
Before proceeding with installation, operation or maintenance, review this Installation, Operation, and 
Maintenance Manual in its entirety and all safety procedures with your company’s safety personnel.

Precautions

• Units must be properly transported and handled, since improper transport and/or handling can 

result in damage, blemishes, or other imperfections.

• Deliveries are to be immediately inspected in the presence of the freight carrier to ensure 

equipment is delivered in full and free from damage.

• The installation site must be suitable for unit installation.
• The supporting construction must be level, and the structure must have sufficient load strength to 

support all equipment supplied.

• Mounting must be carried out by qualified and trained personnel in accordance with all local, state, 

and national codes and regulations.

Summary of Contents for AstroHood S-lll RSR

Page 1: ...AstroHood S lII RSR AstroHood S lll RSR Ducted HEPA Terminal Hoods INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

Page 2: ...maFrame for Hard Gypsum Ceilings 05 Grille Installation and Removal 07 Filter Unpacking Installation Storage and Operation 07 08 Unpacking 07 Installation 07 Storage 07 Operating Conditions 07 Static...

Page 3: ...sks including but not limited to electrical and mechanical work equipment handling and safety procedures must be performed in accordance with industry accepted practice and all relevant local state an...

Page 4: ...e of spun aluminum and the inlet collar is ribbed to secure the flex duct retaining strap A 22 gauge 40 open area removable perforated grille protects the media pack Hanging holes 1 8 in diameter are...

Page 5: ...ealed to the grid using RTV Dow Corning 732 or GE 102 is recommended 1 Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the unit flange and ceiling grid to remove any debris or residue that may inhibit an adeq...

Page 6: ...osed corners guarantees a smooth cleanable surface White powder coat paint is supplied as standard finish The PermaFrame is ordered separately from the AstroHood unit Drawing Notes Construction 18 ga...

Page 7: ...ardboard liners Ducted filters will be single or double bagged and packed in reinforced cartons The filter should be handled with extreme care to avoid contact with the media and or face screen While...

Page 8: ...trolled Temperature Limits Maximum temperatures of 250 F 121 C intermittent and 100 F 38 C steady state Minimum temperature is 32 F 0 C Operating Conditions Temperature The maximum operating temperatu...

Page 9: ...event heat loss mitigate potential condensation and or provide sound attenuation Determining the use of these options is the responsibility of the design engineer The 2 foil backed option is an alumin...

Page 10: ...emoval and re installation of such product s or goods including but not limited to labor service costs and shipping charges The same obligations and conditions shall extend to replacement parts furnis...

Page 11: ...10 APPENDIX B MANUAL REVISION HISTORY Revision Version Revision Date Description of Change Approval...

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