SET-UP:
The Patriot can be operated while sitting flat on the floor (#1) or in an upright position (#2),
as shown below. Place the machine as shown in Figure 1 for large open areas, or locations
near the same height as the machine. Use the upright position for areas that are high above
the location of the machine, such as ceiling ductwork or attic areas.
Use either wire reinforced ducting or layflat plastic tubing for Inlet and outlet air ducting, as
needed.
NOTE: The exhaust air must not be allowed to flow into uncontaminated or
occupied areas
.
VENTILATION:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends one air exchange every fifteen
minutes (four times each hour). To establish the total air flow requirements:
Calculate the total volume of the contaminated area. Multiply width X length X height.
Example:
18M long, 9M wide, 3M high
18 X 9 X 3 = 490 cubic Meters
490/15 minutes = 33 cubic meters per minute (CMM)
This is the minimum recommended rate at which the air should flow through the Patriot. The
Patriot has two speeds, High (2200 CFM) and Low (1400 CFM). Use this calculation to
determine which setting to use.
Intake air
WARNING
: exhausting air from an area containing open flame appliances (fireplace,
gas hot water heater or furnace, etc) can cause a “
back-draft
” effect. An air pressure
differential can cause the flames to burn low without consuming all the gas. This can
contaminate the area with hazardous gases, as well as cause a potentially explosive
condition. When in this situation you must (1) seriously limit the amount of air
exhausting from the area to prevent a negative pressure --
CAUTION
: open flame
appliances must be closely monitored to insure that no back-draft occurs while the Patriot
is being used, or (2) allow, or direct, the outlet air back into the area with the open flame
device. This will keep the pressure in the treatement area normal and prevent a back-
draft situation.
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Intake air
Exhaust
air
