WARNING
Improper disposal of used filters may cause spontaneous combustion. You must consult local authorities for
proper storage and disposal requirements. Guidelines include:
• Immediately remove all filters from the booth.
• Discard filters to a safe, detached location, place them in a non-combustible container with tight-fitting lid,
or place them in a water-filled metal container to prevent a possible fire hazard.
• Disposal varies depending on the type of paint that is being captured. Consult local authorities for storage
and disposal requirements.
Replace the exhaust filter media in a downdraft booth
NOTE
Perform this task at recommended intervals (see “Inspect filters and replace as needed” (page 16)).
NOTE
Verify that the correct replacement filters are available before removing used filter media. Before servicing,
remove and lockout/tagout the main electrical source.
NOTE
The exhaust filter media is located in the pit or raised basement.
1.
Remove the bar grating from the pit or raised basement and set it aside.
WARNING
Do not walk or drive over the pit or basement while the bar grating is removed.
2.
Remove and safely dispose of used filter media.
WARNING
Treat used filters and any other paint-contaminated items as flammable products and dispose of them
safely.
3.
Obtain the replacement exhaust filter media.
a.
Place the roll at one end of the pit or raised basement with the air leaving (dense) side of the
filter media facing down.
b.
Roll out the filter media along the length of the pit.
c.
Cut off the excess filter media when you reach the opposite end of the pit.
4.
Replace the bar grating on top of the pit or raised basement.
NOTE
Grating must be installed with cross rods on top.
NOTE
You can walk and drive over the pit or raised basement after the bar grating is installed.
WARNING
Fall Hazard: Do not drive over the bar grating in a vehicle that exceeds the maximum wheel load listed
in the Bar Grating Specification table on the Pit Details page of the Design Drawings.
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