Baileigh AFS-1600, Operator'S Manual

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Hang the air filtration unit so that the bottom is 8
– 10ft (2.4 – 3m) above the floor. This
typically provides the best operation.
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Avoid hanging the filter so low and / or in a location that will cause / allow personnel to hit
their head on the hanging air filter. Make sure there is enough clearance between the unit
and the ground, especially important in low ceiling height locations. If possible, position the
air filter in an area that has little foot traffic but still offers easy access to the switch and
filters.
Filtering Performance
When used together with an efficient dust collection system, this air filter removes most fine
particles up to 1 micron from the air.
At full speed, this air filter is capable of recirculating the air in a 30' x 30' x 10' room
approximately 10 times an hour. If the recirculation calculation falls below 5 times per hour it is
recommended to have either a larger air filtration unit or a second air filtration unit. Often, a
second air filtration unit is the better answer as it will generally provide the opportunity for
placement and positioning that will be complimentary to the first air filtration unit. In short, rooms
with a larger volume may require two or more air filters to achieve proper filtering.
To calculate the recirculating rate for your shop space:
1. Calculate the volume of air in your shop by multiplying the length x width x height of the
room. Then, divide the volume by the speed (CFM) you have chosen to operate the air filter.
This will give you how many minutes it takes to recirculate the air in the room.
Example: For a room that measures 30' x 30' x 10' with this air filter running at 1600CFM, hi
speed, the following calculation indicates the number of minutes to recirculate the air in the
room.
30' x 30' x 10'
=
9000 ft
3
= 5.625 Minutes
1600CFM 1600CFM
2. Once the first calculation is complete to determine the minutes to recirculate the air, the next
calculation may be completed by dividing 60 minutes by the circulating time. This will give
you how many times an hour the air in the room is recirculated
60 Min.
= 10.6 Times per Hour
5.625 Min.
Important: These calculations provide results based upon best case conditions.
Specific results and actual performance will vary based upon each individual installation,
obstructions, motor speed, cleanliness of the filters etc.