Air Filters
COSHH Regulations
The components of filters are inherently safe, but changing air filters could expose
operators to a ‘Nuisance Dust’ hazard
changing be carried out by maintenance personnel wearing simple dust masks, eye
protection, overalls or protective clothing & gloves. Dirty filters should be sealed into
plastic bags for disposal.
Disposable Filters
These are supplied in the forms of panel & bag filters and are fitted into steel frames.
Panel filters are removed through the access door by simply sliding the filter out
along the channel runner (as shown below).
Bag Filters
Bag filters require unlocking before removal. To remove, gently turn the screw grips
(as shown highlighted in the red box above) at the top of the bag filter anti
clockwise, then when the screw has been loosened enough, twist the locking
mechanism horizontally to allow room f
Filters should generally be replaced when the pressure drop increases to 125pa
above the initial level.
HEPA Filters
(High Efficiency Particle Arrestors)
This type of filter is generally fitted in a front with
into the
frame by retaining bars which can be removed to allow access to replace
filters.
Carbon Filters
Carbon filters normally have an active life of about twelve (12) months, or more. It is
advisable to remove a sam
the remaining working life, preferably after the first six (6) months & subseq
(6) monthly intervals.
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
The components of filters are inherently safe, but changing air filters could expose
operators to a ‘Nuisance Dust’ hazard. We would therefore recommend that filter
changing be carried out by maintenance personnel wearing simple dust masks, eye
protection, overalls or protective clothing & gloves. Dirty filters should be sealed into
plastic bags for disposal.
These are supplied in the forms of panel & bag filters and are fitted into steel frames.
Panel filters are removed through the access door by simply sliding the filter out
along the channel runner (as shown below).
unlocking before removal. To remove, gently turn the screw grips
(as shown highlighted in the red box above) at the top of the bag filter anti
clockwise, then when the screw has been loosened enough, twist the locking
mechanism horizontally to allow room for the bag filter to be removed with ease.
Filters should generally be replaced when the pressure drop increases to 125pa
(High Efficiency Particle Arrestors)
This type of filter is generally fitted in a front withdrawal frame. Filters will be held
frame by retaining bars which can be removed to allow access to replace
Carbon filters normally have an active life of about twelve (12) months, or more. It is
advisable to remove a sample from the pack to return to manufacturer to determine
the remaining working life, preferably after the first six (6) months & subseq
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The components of filters are inherently safe, but changing air filters could expose
. We would therefore recommend that filter
changing be carried out by maintenance personnel wearing simple dust masks, eye
protection, overalls or protective clothing & gloves. Dirty filters should be sealed into
These are supplied in the forms of panel & bag filters and are fitted into steel frames.
Panel filters are removed through the access door by simply sliding the filter out
unlocking before removal. To remove, gently turn the screw grips
(as shown highlighted in the red box above) at the top of the bag filter anti-
clockwise, then when the screw has been loosened enough, twist the locking
or the bag filter to be removed with ease.
Filters should generally be replaced when the pressure drop increases to 125pa
drawal frame. Filters will be held
frame by retaining bars which can be removed to allow access to replace
Carbon filters normally have an active life of about twelve (12) months, or more. It is
ple from the pack to return to manufacturer to determine
the remaining working life, preferably after the first six (6) months & subsequent six
