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Working in clay
creates dust. It is important to be responsible about
managing your exposure to dust in the studio. Using common
sense and routine cleaning schedules make all the difference in
reducing exposure in the work area. Sloppy standards and
carelessness
over years
of exposure can result in serious consequences to your health.
The
pottery process generates fine dusts that are impossible to
control through conventional cleaning practices.
Did you know that sweeping will launch millions of sub-micron
particles into the air that will stay airborne for several days?
Even if you wear a
mask when you sweep, you will still be coming into a potentially
harmful atmosphere the next day.
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The
Air Cleaning System serves a vital function by constantly cleaning the air
that you breathe.
Airborne dust is an avoidable part of working in clay. You may not be able
to see it in the air, but it’s there! Just check under tables, on top of
shelves, cabinets and storage areas. You will find layers of air-floated
dusts.
Filter
Style vs. Electrostatic Cleaners
Our air cleaners utilize
high-efficiency filters to capture clay dust. This is the only way to
effectively clean the air in a pottery studio. This is very different from
"electrostatic-style" air cleaners which use electrically
charged plates to attract pollutants. However, the electrostatic style air
cleaners are NOT well suited to
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capture
of clay dusts. Electrostatic cleaners are designed primarily for
smoke pollution. They are less expensive, but they do not offer
the protection for the clay studio. Do not be deceived into
thinking an electrostatic cleaner is a suitable substitute for
high efficiency filters!
We
offer two varieties of filtering capabilities:
standard vee-bag filters which are 95% efficient at .7 microns,
and HEPA filters which offer increased protection with 99.97%
efficiency at .3 microns. An air cleaning system will add to your
confidence that you are working in a safe environment. |
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Air Cleaning Systems
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These air
cleaners are known in the industry as “interception
filtration” systems. Recent
breakthroughs in the use of random fiber media have led to the development
of bag filters that are able to strip sub-micron
particles from the air and contain them. As the dust enters the cleaner,
the larger particles are trapped in the “pre-filter.” The finer
particles will pass through the pre-filter
and enter the main “Vee-Bag”
filter where 95%
of all particles .7
microns or larger will be
contained. The cleaned air is then exhausted back into the room.
New!
Both of our air cleaners now come with an
extra bag filter installed. This
will better extend the life of the HEPA Main Filter. This new Bag Filter
can be retrofitted to older, pre-existing units. (Call for more
information on retrofitting). The main HEPA filter should be changed at
least every 2 years and the pre-filter and bag filter should both be
changed at least every year.
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If you require extra
protection, you can purchase our
HEPA Filter Series.
After the dust passes through the standard “pre-filter”
in this Series, the finer particles enter a HEPA-rated Main Filter. This
HEPA Filter removes 99.97%
of all particles .3
microns or larger. HEPA Systems are
often required in schools and are recommended where particularly toxic
materials are used. NOTE:
standard filtration units cannot be retrofitted with HEPA Filters.
A HEPA-model cleaner must be
ordered to use HEPA filters.
The key factor in
obtaining a safe working environment is choosing the proper-sized system
for your work area. The Air Cleaner should cycle a minimum of 10
complete air exchanges per hour.
This means that the equivalent air volume of the room will pass through
the machine at least 10 times every hour. Refer to the
“specifications” chart on the next page to determine the correct size
and number of units required for your studio space. REMEMBER:
Room coverage is figured in CUBIC FEET (not square feet). Multiply LENGTH
x WIDTH x HEIGHT to determine the
cubic footage of your room. Filters should be replaced every 1 to 2 years,
depending on the amount of dust produced in your studio.
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Air
cleaners have blower units in the cabinet that will generate some sound.
This is unavoidable and necessary, as the blower is the heart of the unit.
The blower has to keep drawing air through the large filter area, even
when the filter starts to build an accumulation. You can’t expect it to
be as quiet as a small circulator fan. Be aware that the type of air
filter units sold at hardware stores are for general room dust, not
a ceramics studio. They don’t have strong enough blowers to do the job,
and they don’t have enough filter media to collect it and prevent
clogging. You can expect our larger industrial units to generate
more sound than a small unit. We
sell an acoustic
diffuser called the “Silencer”.
If you intend the run your unit in the day while you are in the studio,
you should consider adding a Silencer to your order. It
will keep the unit quieter by 6-8 decibels. We also recommend that
you run the unit at night when you are not there. The
airborne particles will still be filtered and therefore you can keep the
unit off during studio time and enjoy a quieter studio during the day if
you are particularly sensitive to any extra sound.
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Positioning
the Air Cleaner
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cleaners can either be hung from the ceiling or mounted on a shelf
against the wall at ceiling level. The unit must be positioned to
set up a circular flow pattern around the perimeter
of the room (A). Do not place the unit too
close to a corner as this will cause unfiltered air to bypass the
cleaner entirely (B). |
Finally, an
irregular or “L”-shaped room
requires specific placement. Mount the air cleaner so that the
intake draws from the smaller portion of the room (E).
The unit should not exhaust into the smaller portion
since this will set up a circular pattern within that area alone
that will impede the cleaner’s effectiveness in the larger area. |
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A = Correct
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B = Incorrect
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E = Irregular or
L-Shaped Rooms
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studios or classrooms may require more than one unit to
effectively purify the room. Multiple units must be equally spaced
around the perimeter of the room AND must draw in the same
direction (C). Similarly, an air conditioning or heating
system must also be considered when determining the
direction of draw for the Air Cleaner (D). They
must not work against each other. (E) We don’t recommend
hanging your air cleaner in the middle of a room blowing into the
middle of a wall. You won’t get efficient circulation. Use
this approach only when there is no other choice. |
Installation:
All units can be either hung from a ceiling (chain and mounting
brackets not included) or mounted on a wall shelf. All models have
variable speed controls, a 6 ft. power cord and will plug into any
standard 115v outlet. Please note: The manufacturer does
not recommend using an extension cord with these units. Due to the
short power cord on the ceiling-mounted units, it may be necessary
to have an outlet installed near ceiling height to accommodate.
Optional remote speed controls are available for the
ceiling mounted units: wiring by an electrician is required to
install. |
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C = Multiple Units
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D = With A.C. or
Heat System
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Model 750
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Model 1800
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Bailey
Air Cleaning Systems |
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Specifications: |
Model
750 & 750H |
Model
1800 & 1800H |
| CFM |
300 to
1100 variable |
1400 -
1900 |
| Dimensions |
20”w x
15”h x 44”l |
24”w x
24”h x 59”l |
| Filter
Size |
30
sq. ft. |
70 sq.
ft. |
| Motor |
1/6 HP |
3/4 hp |
| Voltage |
115 Volt,
single phase |
115 Volt,
single phase |
| Switch |
Variable |
Variable |
| Max.
Room |
20 ft. x
25 ft. x 8 ft. H |
20 ft. x
56 ft. x 8 ft. H |
| Coverage |
(4000 cu.
ft.) |
(8960 cu.
ft.) |
| Air
Exchange/Hour |
11.32 |
12 |
| Ship
Weight |
125 lbs |
200lbs. |
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NEW Lower
Prices! F.O.B. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Bailey
Air Cleaning System - Model 750 |
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Item
No. |
Description |
List |
1
Unit |
Purchase |
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Model
750 |
| C-136-1 |
Model
750 Air Cleaner |
$1056.00 |
$910.00 |
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| C-136-12 |
Replacement
Main Filter M-11 (24 in.) |
$89.00 |
$89.00 |
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| C-136-16 |
Replacement
Prefilter M-11 |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
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Model
750 HEPA |
| C-136-7 |
Model
750 HEPA Air Cleaner |
$1327.00 |
$1148.00 |
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| C-136-13 |
Replacement
HEPA Main Filter M-11H |
$276.00 |
$229.00 |
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| C-136-15 |
Filter
/ 6 Pocket Bag (12 in.) M-11H |
$52.00 |
$52.00 |
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| C-136-16 |
Replacement
Prefilter M-11 |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
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Bailey
Air Cleaning System - Model 1800 |
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Model
1800 |
| C-136-4 |
Model
1800 Air Cleaner |
$1834.00 |
$1592.00 |
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| C-136-5 |
1800
Replacement
Prefilter M-25 |
$27.00 |
$23.00 |
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| C-136-6 |
1800
Replacement
Main Filter M-25 |
$142.00 |
$121.00 |
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Model
1800 HEPA |
| C-136-9 |
Model
1800 HEPA Air Cleaner |
$1926.00 |
$1676.00 |
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| C-136-14 |
1800 HEPA Replacement Main Filter M-25H |
$328.00 |
$279.00 |
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| C-136-11 |
Replacement
Bag Filter M-25H |
$106.00 |
$106.00 |
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| C-136-5 |
1800 Replacement Prefilter |
$27.00 |
$23.00 |
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Accessories |
| C-136-17 |
Eye-Bolts
& Chain (both models) |
$68.00 |
$68.00 |
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| C-136-19 |
Mounting
Brackets (750/1800 models) |
$90.00 |
$90.00 |
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| C-136-20 |
Silencer
– Model 750
Reduces Noise Level by 6 – 8 Decibels |
$95.00 |
$95.00 |
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| C-136-21 |
Silencer
– Model 1800
Reduces Noise Level by 6 – 8 Decibels |
$95.00 |
$95.00 |
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| C-136-22 |
Remote Control |
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$56.00 |
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Bailey
Air Cleaning Systems - Previous Replacement Filters
(purchased
prior to January 2002) |
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Model
750 |
| C-136-2-A |
750
Replacement
Prefilter |
$17.00 |
$17.00 |
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| C-136-3-A |
750
Replacement
Main Filter |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |
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Model
750 HEPA |
| C-136-2-A |
750
Replacement
Prefilter |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
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| C-136-8 |
Replacement
Main HEPA Filter |
$291.00 |
$250.00 |
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Model
1800 |
| C-136-5 |
1800 Replacement Prefilter |
$27.00 |
$23.00 |
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| C-136-18 |
1800 Replacement Main Filter |
$144.00 |
$123.00 |
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Model
1800 HEPA |
| C-136-5 |
1800 Replacement Prefilter |
$25.50 |
$21.50 |
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| C-136-10 |
1800
Replacement
HEPA Filter |
$274.00 |
$274.00 |
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PLEASE BE
ADVISED:
To properly control ceramic dusts you must incorporate other cleaning
practices including wet mopping, use of a Ceramic Dust Vac, and providing
appropriate ventilation. These Air Cleaners are intended for general air
cleaning and should not be used to control intense dust environments such
as Clay Mixing Rooms. Call us if you would like to discuss dust management
for your specific studio situation.
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