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SAAF

PORTA-Scrubber

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions

1.0 Introduction

1.1 About This Document

This document contains the information necessary to properly 
receive, assemble, install, operate, and maintain the SAAF

TM

PORTA-Scrubber filtration system. The purchaser, installer, and/or
operator of the filtration system MUST read and comply with this
document in its entirety prior to installation of the equipment and its
operation. Failure to comply with the requirements of this manual 
may void the product warranty.

CAUTION: These instructions are specific to the SAAF PORTA-
Scrubber and SAAF Chemical Filtration Media. 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.

Better Air is Our Business

®

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 About this document

1.2 Packaging and shipping, receiving and inspection, 

handling and storage

1.3 Product descriptions

1.4 Product model designations

1.5 Product drawings

1.6 Assembly – general comments

1.7 Related system equipment

2.0 Principles of Operation

3.0 Installation Instructions

3.1 Space requirements

3.2 Foundations and anchoring

3.3 Typical PORTA-Scrubber details

3.4 General filter system installation

3.5 Preparation for filter installation

3.6 PolyKlean

TM

Blue filter installation

3.7 Gas phase chemical media installation

3.8 Cover latches

3.9 Fans

3.10 Standard Motors

4.0 Start-up Instructions

5.0 Maintenance

5.1 PolyKlean Blue filter

5.2 Gas phase chemical media monitoring

5.3 Removal and replacement of particulate and gas phase 

chemical media

5.4 Disposal of used filters

5.5 Cover sealing gaskets

5.6 General system maintenance

6.0 Troubleshooting

7.0 Spare Parts List

8.0 Equipment Characteristics, Operating Weights, and 
Shipping Weights

Summary of Contents for SAAF PORTA-Scrubber PS-200

Page 1: ...ernment codes laws and policies Better Air is Our Business Table of Contents 1 0 Introduction 1 1 About this document 1 2 Packaging and shipping receiving and inspection handling and storage 1 3 Produ...

Page 2: ...tallation the PORTA Scrubber the particulate filters and chemical media shall be handled with great care The PORTA Scrubber ships mounted on a pallet for protection during shipping and handling It is...

Page 3: ...al Media Target Contaminants SAAFOxidantTM H2S SO2 Formaldehyde NO SAAFCarbTM Volatile Organics VOC NO2 Hydrocarbons HC Mercaptan SAAFBlendTM GP H2S SO2 VOC HC Mercaptan SAAFCarbTM MA H2S SO2 Mercapta...

Page 4: ...will comprise the filtration system may ship separately and will be required to be installed on site The SAAF PORTA Scrubber is a self contained product and consequently a minimum amount of assembly i...

Page 5: ...anding of the design and operating principle of the PORTA Scrubber with chemical media is useful for effective installation operation and maintenance The system is intended to remove corrosive and odo...

Page 6: ...ismic live or other load requirements if any with a sufficient factor of safety as determined to comply with the requirements of all applicable governing codes standards and laws Ensure that the found...

Page 7: ...ons of the inlet and outlet ducts the connecting hardware for the inlet and the gaskets or caulk will be the responsibility of the installer or others These items will not be supplied by AAF unless no...

Page 8: ...alling the filters This process can be accelerated by blowing down the system i e operating the fan without the filters to ventilate the system Consult with your AAF representative to obtain an approp...

Page 9: ...Scrubber Media should be filled no higher than 4 inches from the tank lid 3 8 Latches on Tank Cover Place the cover on the PORTA Scrubber tank and latch the cover as shown WARNING All electrical work...

Page 10: ...the impact of painting on the performance and life of the chemical media and take appropriate precautions to protect the system Determine the source of the corrosion and rectify 4 0 Start Up Instruct...

Page 11: ...r speed RPM too high 3 Filters not in place 4 Dampers or valves not adjusted properly Excessive Vibration 1 Loose mounting bolts wheel set screws taper lock hubs 2 Worn or corroded blower wheel 3 Accu...

Page 12: ...s required Minimum recommended quantities are provided in the table below 8 0 Equipment Characteristics Dimensions Operating Weights and Shipping Weights PORTA Scrubber Shipping Operating Weights Mode...

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