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Pivoting Extension Boom

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  5  OPERATION AND PURPOSE

During normal operation, the 

MAXIREACH

 swing boom is pulled or pushed into position for source 

capture to vacuum dust or smoke laden air into the attached equipment such as the 

MAXAIR

 fume 

arm. Particles are vacuumed into the equipment toward an exhaust fan and into a dust collector 

or exhausted outside (when permitted).

  6  NORMAL USE

The MAXIREACH

 swing boom is designed to remove fumes, gases or dust from the air resulting 

from a fabrication process. Each 

MAXIREACH

 swing boom is built as per the criteria and information 

supplied by the customer for a specific application and should not serve any other application 

without the approval of A.Q.C. Inc.

The MAXIREACH

 swing boom is shipped partly assembled but requires minimal final field assembly. 

Because of carrier restrictions, swing booms horizontal steel tubes longer than 10' (3 meters) are 

shipped in two (2) pieces. A joiner with fasteners is included for field assembly.

The 

Maxireach

 

swing boom is shipped partly

 

assembled but requires minimal final field

 
assembly. Because of carrier restrictions, swing

 

booms horizontal steel tubes longer than 10’ 
(3 meters) are shipped in two (2) pieces.
A joiner with fasteners is included for field

 

assembly.

METAL SLEEVE (SECURE WITH METAL 

SCREWS AND DUCT TAPE OR SILICONE FOR 

MINIMAL AIR LEAKS)

WELDED JOINER ON FIRST 

 

HORIZONTAL BEAM

ALIGN BOLT HOLES ON SECOND

 

BEAM WITH HOLES ON JOINER

HORIZONTAL SUPPORT TUBES

JOINER WITH FASTENERS

Summary of Contents for MAXIREACH EBD-60302

Page 1: ...tion use and maintenance This manual is property of the owner Leave with the unit when set up and start up are complete AQC Dust Collecting Systems inc reserves the right to change design and specific...

Page 2: ...ion 8 9 Assembly 8 9 1 Required tools 9 9 2 Assembly boom base pivot 9 9 3 Connection of boom base to exhaust ductwork 11 9 4 Assembly of optional equipment on swing boom 12 9 5 MAXIDROP hose drop sys...

Page 3: ...personnel using the system will have to trained on safety measures and maintenance instructions 2 INFORMATION ON THE MAXIREACH EXTENSION SWING BOOM Model Serial number Delivery date Date of installati...

Page 4: ...ult to reach areas Additionally the booms can be used to suspend other equipment such as welding wire feeders hose reels etc within the range of permissible loads 3 1 Each MAXIREACH unit includes Boom...

Page 5: ...2 4 75 34 2 170 77 EBD 60703 7 2 15 3 0 92 10 3 10 6 152 7 8 2 4 75 34 2 177 82 EBD 61005 10 3 10 5 1 55 15 4 60 6 152 7 8 2 4 75 34 2 185 84 EBD 61505 15 4 60 5 1 55 20 6 15 6 152 7 8 2 4 75 34 2 200...

Page 6: ...d not serve any other application without the approval of A Q C Inc The MAXIREACH swing boom is shipped partly assembled but requires minimal final field assembly Because of carrier restrictions swing...

Page 7: ...steel tube support 8 Pull rod with tie rod end 9 Pull rod support bracket 10 Middle pivot 11 Flexible hose 12 Ducting system spiral pipe 13 Support beam made of square tubing with bracket to mount Ma...

Page 8: ...r the swing boom to remain steady when not in use 2 The span or reach of the swing boom should not be encumbered by overhead cranes lighting jigs or any other equipment 3 Install the swing boom in a w...

Page 9: ...pment for proper installation 9 2 Assembly boom base pivot 1 Prepare the area where the swing boom will be installed making sure it is clear and free of any obstacle 2 Install boom base at appropriate...

Page 10: ...nd the boom base top of pivot bracket 6 Using a spike align holes of friction disks and pressure plate to pivot assembly ready for steel pin insertion NOTE Ensure pressure plate grooves are aligned wi...

Page 11: ...r and under the pivot section 4 Using a spike align holes of friction disks to pivot assembly ready for fasteners insertion 5 Insert bolt and washer from the top of assembly and attach with nut and wa...

Page 12: ...ivot booms has to be approved by A Q C 9 5 MAXIDROP hose drop system Refer to MAXIDROP installation manual 9 6 MAXIREEL exhaust hose reels Note The following MAXIDROP and MAXIREEL installation procedu...

Page 13: ...2HP fan inlet matches 8 boom base flange 3 Connect exhaust ductwork to fan outlet Note if a 2HP fan 8 inlet is used with a 6 diameter swing boom installer will need to supply an offset bend such as d...

Page 14: ...movement Weekly Flexible hoses Ensure hose clamps are secured Check for cracks or tears in fabric Replace if necessary Yearly All components Check sturdiness of support base installation Check wear on...

Page 15: ...ty customer must notify Seller in writing of the Product defect which notice shall include a reasonable description of the defect within 10 days from the date such defect is discovered or ought to hav...

Page 16: ...ssibility of such damages or could have reasonably foreseen them 14 3 Fire and Explosion and Acceptance of Risk Customer acknowledges that improper installation or use of the Product may result in fir...

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