22 CV1450/1700/1950 Installation Guide
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Modifying the Collection Drum Lid
The collection drum is not included with clear system purchase.
Any size drum can
be used as long as it is round, airtight, not subject to collapse and as long as
you have the ceiling height to support it.
Our standard 96” install allows for a drum
no taller than 27” in height. Usually, this equates to a 30-gallon metal trash can
available for purchase at your local hardware store. If you use a taller drum, you will
need to raise the mounting height of the system.
A variety of steel drums may be purchased on our website. You may also contact
Customer Service for more assistance.
Option 1:
Metal Trash Can Lid
1. Cut a hole in the center of the metal lid:
a. Draw a 3” radius (6” diameter) circle, centered
on the top of the lid using a fine point marker.
b. Draw a 2-¾” radius (5-½”diameter) circle
centered inside of the larger circle.
c. Cut out the smaller circle using snips, jig saw or
other appropriate tool.
2. Using pliers and snips, use the outer circle as a guide to
bend a ¼” lip in order to create a collar to attach the flex hose.
3. Use ½” thick by 1” wide gasket or weather stripping around the underside of the lid where it
contacts the trash can for an airtight seal.
a. For further reinforcement, bungee cords may be stretched across the lid, on either side
of the flex hose, and attached to the ends of the handles.
Option 2:
Alternate Lid Types
If your drum does not support option 1, you can source a 6” HVAC starting collar (also called
a take-off collar) from your local hardware store.
1. Cut a 6” hole in the center of the lid.
2. Mount the starting collar from the underside of the lid, up through the hole.
3. Seal the seams between the lid and collar, both on top and underneath, with clear silicone
caulk.
HVAC starting collars can potentially add to the height of your collection
drum. It is recommended to have at least 1” of distance between the base
of the cyclone and top of the collar to allow for room to remove the lid.
You may need to shorten the height of your collar accordingly.
