ITW Simco-Ion Aerostat XC, User Manual

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Aerostat XC Heater 5100550-M Rev 7 10
3.1 Controls & Indicators
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.
Figure 3. Aerostat XC Controls and Indicators
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
• Air velocity
Air ions constantly "neutralize" each other. Positive and negative
ions are 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 placed approximately 1 to 3 feet
(0.3 to 1.0 meters) from the objects. For virtually instantaneous
neutralizing, the item may be held as close as 6 inches.