SECTION 6 Operation
Activate the XC by setting the POWER switch to the ON position. The ionization
indicator will illuminate to indicate the presence of ionized air. Set the air flow as desired
by adjusting the FAN SPEED to low ( I ), medium ( I I ), or high ( I I I ). If warm air is
desired for operator comfort, set the HEATER switch to the ON (I) position. The
direction of the air stream can be adjusted upward or downward by loosening the
lock knobs, tilting the unit and retightening the knobs.
The Aerostat XC produces an ionized air stream that covers a large area uniformly.
The time required to neutralize a static charge on an item in this area depends on many
factors. Two important factors are: distance to the ionizer and air velocity. Air ions
constantly "neutralize" each other. Positive and negative ions are electrostatically
attracted to each other. When they contact, the charge transfers and the ions
recombine. With high air velocity, the ions travel further before they recombine. Setting
the fan speed to high results in coverage for the greatest possible area. Decreasing the
distance to the ionizer results in more rapid neutralization. For fast neutralizing, the item
should be held within 1 to 3 feet from the Aerostat XC. For virtually instantaneous
neutralizing, the item may be held as close as 6 inches.
When using the Aerostat XC in an electronics assembly area, the ionized air stream
should cover as much of the work area as possible. The constant flow of ionized air will
prevent items such as work surfaces, tools, materials and components from developing
a static charge. Charged items introduced into the work area will be neutralized and will
remain neutral while they are in the air stream.
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