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TRI-DIM
TRI-LOCK OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Handling, Storage
And Installation
HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FILTER
ELEMENTS
Particulate filters include a wide range of filter
types, sizes and performance capabilities. These
filters are designed to remove airborne
particulates from an air stream. Filters can range
from 30%-efficient (MERV 7) prefilters up to
99.97% @ 0.3μm-efficient HEPA (high efficiency
particulate air) filters. In general, all particulate air
filters are fragile and should be handled with care.
The following precautions should be observed
upon storing filters:
Keep in a clean, low humidity, air-controlled
environment.
Filter should remain in its original shipping
container with the correct orientation until it is
installed.
The temperature in the storage area should not
be lower than 0° F or higher than 100° F.
Stacking of filters is not recommended.
Movement of filters should be restricted to
reduce the chance of damage to the media.
Any additional filter manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings should also be followed.
INSTALLATION OF NEW HOUSINGS
1.
Position the housing adjacent to the ductwork.
Housing should be welded, bolted or gasketed
permanently to the ductwork.
2.
Housing should be securely mounted to either
a base or other permanent edifice.
3.
Unit should be orientated so the access door(s)
can be easily removed and replaced.
4.
Following installation, ductwork and housing
should be cleaned to eliminate any and all
contaminants, as well as any other items
that may have been stored in the unit during
shipping.
5.
Install filter(s) and tighten the mechanism
(gasket seal) or engage the arm (gel seal).
6.
Perform designated leak test/DOP test
(designated by either the chief safety officer
or engineer) to ensure that the unit is working
properly and not leaking.