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INSTALLATION
MINIFLEX
®
PORTABLE WELDING FUME EXTRACTOR
INSTALLATION
MINIFLEX UNIT MUST BE KEPT 6 INCHES FROM THE
WALL.
The installer is responsible for following Federal, State
and Local safety codes and regulations.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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Do not touch electrically live parts such as
internal wiring.
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Turn the input power off at the fuse box before
working on this equipment.
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Have a qualified person install and service this
equipment.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
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Do not operate with covers open or filter
removed.
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Keep away from moving parts.
Only qualified personnel should install, use or service this
equipment.
eleCtriCal installation
K3972-3: Requires 115V AC, single phase, 60Hz
grounded receptacle suitable for 15 amp service.
CONNECT ONLY TO A DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL
BRANCH CIRCUIT.
K2497-18: Requires 230V AC, single phase, 50Hz
grounded receptacle suitable for 7.5 amp service.
RECOMMENDED USES
Read and understand this entire section before operating
your MINIFLEX.
This product is intended for commercial use
Always operate this equipment with the filters installed
and covers in place as these provide maximum
protection from moving parts and insure proper vacuum
operation and cooling air flow.
The MINIFLEX is a portable, high vacuum welding fume extractor
designed for the removal and filtration of welding fumes released
from the following welding processes:
• MIG/MAG solid wire (GMAW)
• MIG/MAG flux cored wire (FCAW)*
• Stick welding (SMAW)
• TIG (GTAW) welding
*For light duty flux-cored applications only.
NEVER USE the product for extracting and/or filtering
fumes and/or gases that are released from the following
processes:
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Welding applications with intensive use of anti-spatter
spray, paste or solution.
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Autogenic or plasma cutting spray/molten metal.
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Arc-air gouging.
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Welding that produces the release of a dense oil mist.
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Paint spraying.
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Extraction of hot gases [more than 104° F (40° C)].
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Extraction of aggressive fumes (such as acids).
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Grinding aluminum and magnesium.
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Flame spraying.
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Extraction of cement, saw dust, wood dust, etc.
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Extracting cigarettes, cigars, tissues and other burning
particles, objects and acids.
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Any dangerous situations where there is a risk of an
explosion or fire.
Note: The MINIFLEX does not filter any shielding gases. Gases pass through
the filter. MINIFLEX used with optional carbon filter may reduce vapors
and gases.
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CAUTION
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