0508040020/010111/D FlexHood
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Using this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for
professional, well trained and authorised users to be able to
safely install, use, maintain and repair the product mentioned
on the cover of this document.
Pictograms and symbols
The following pictograms and symbols are used in this manual:
Service and technical support
- For information about specific adjustments, maintenance or
repair jobs which are not dealt with in this manual, please
contact the supplier of the product. He will always be willing to
help you. .
1.1
General description
The modular extraction hood is built up of separate components
and is to be connected to an external extraction/filtration
system. It can be used for several industrial processes, such as
(robotic) welding, grinding, cutting and gouging. The integrated
hoisting eyes enable ceiling mounting.
This manual describes the following types of hoods:
1.2
Options and accessories
The following products can be obtained as an option and/or
accessory:
A Welding strips
Flame-resistant welding strips to optimize the airflow.
Supplied per roll in dark green, orange-red, yellow-orange
and clear.
B Strip bracket set
Brackets to mount the welding strips to the main frame
profiles (4 strip brackets per meter).
C Legs
Aluminium legs for floor mounting. They are available in 2 -
2,5 - 3 - 3,5 m (6.5 - 8 - 10 - 11.5 ft) height.
D Corner reinforcement set
To be mounted diagonally between the main frame profiles
and the legs to improve the strength of the hood
construction. Required for leg-mounted modular extraction
hoods XL.
E Floor mounting set
Mounting plate set to fix a leg mounted modular extraction
hood to the floor.
F Lighting fixture
Lighting fixture for 2 x 36 W fluorescent light to be mounted
inside the hood.
1.3
Technical specifications
1.4
Ambient conditions
2.1
Components
The modular extraction hood consists of the following main
components (refer to Fig. 2.1):
Fig. 2.1
Modular extraction hood:
A Connection flange(s)
B Top roof panels
C Main frame profiles
D Bottom roof panels
E Corner pieces (two-piece)
F Corner covers
G H-profiles
Modular extraction hood XL; additionally:
H T-brackets
I
Main frame profiles used as cross-profiles
PREFACE
TIP
Suggestions and recommendations to simplify
carrying out tasks and actions.
ATTENTION!
A remark with additional information for the user. A
remark brings possible problems to the user’s
attention.
CAUTION!
Procedures, if not carried out with the necessary
caution, could damage the product, the workshop or
the environment.
WARNING!
Procedures which, if not carried out with the necessary
caution, may damage the product or cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
Important warning to prevent fire.
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INTRODUCTION
Min. size
Max. size
Modular extraction hood:
- single compartment
1,0 x 1,5 m
2,0 x 5,5 m
Modular extraction hood XL:
- double compartment
- triple compartment
2,5 x 2,5 m
2,5 x 4,0 m
4,0 x 5,5 m
5,5 x 5,5 m
Min. hood size
1 x 1,5 m (3.5 x 5 ft)
Max. hood size
5,5 x 5,5 m (18 x 18 ft)
Recommended extraction capacity 500-800 m
3
/h per m
2
(27-
44 CFM per ft
2
) of hood
Pressure loss over hood
max. 250 Pa (1 in. WG)
Weight (net; without options)
hood size:
- 2 x 4 m (6.5 x 13 ft):
150 kg (330 lbs)
- 3,5 x 4,5 m (11.5 x 14.5
ft): 270 kg (595 lbs)
- 5,5 x 5,5 m (18 x 18 ft):
470 kg (1040 lbs)
Check the available Product Data Sheets for extensive
product specifications.
Min. operating temperature
5°C (41°F)
Nom. operating temperature
20°C (68°F)
Max. operating temperature
45°C (113°F)
Max. relative humidity
80%
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
