PNEUMATIC VACUUMS

PNEUMATIC VACUUMS

PNEUMATIC VACUUMS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
This document serves as an operating manual for Guardair Hazardous Location Pneumatic Vacuums, focusing on eliminating static charges. It includes specifications, safety features, maintenance procedures, and warranty information.
Specifications
The vacuums come in various models with specific compressed air requirements: 110 cfm for 2B-Series, 68 cfm for B-Series, and 47 cfm for D-Series. The recommended operating pressure is 100 psi. These units are ATEX certified for hazardous locations, equivalent to NFPA 70 ratings.
Safety Features
Designed to prevent static electricity buildup, all components are electrically conductive. The vacuums include static conductive hoses and grounding options, such as a steel drum dolly and grounding lug, to ensure safety in hazardous environments.
Compressed Air Supply
Proper performance is dependent on an adequate compressed air supply, with specific cfm requirements for each model series. The recommended operating pressure is 100 psi.
Grounding Procedures
Safe operation in hazardous locations requires proper grounding. Three options are available: using a static conductive air supply hose, a grounding lug, or operating on an electrically grounded surface.
Maintenance Procedures
Regular maintenance involves checking and cleaning filters and exhaust silencers. Damaged filters should be replaced immediately, and only original Guardair parts should be used. Detailed instructions for cleaning or replacing components are provided.
Warranty Information
Guardair provides a two-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with a 90-day warranty on consumables. The warranty excludes damage from carriers, normal wear, environmental conditions, and improper use. Repairs or replacements are at Guardair's discretion, and shipping costs are the purchaser's responsibility.
ATEX Certification
The vacuums are ATEX certified for hazardous locations, equivalent to NFPA 70 NEC ratings, with certification conducted by SIRA Test & Certification, Ltd.
Additional Information
For further inquiries or service, contact Guardair using the provided address or phone numbers. The manual also includes instructions for grounding and converting the vacuum for wet use.
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Catalog excerpts

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY HAZARDOUS LOCATION Guardair Vacuum Products Division of Guardair Corporation (“Guardair”) warrants its Guardair HAZARDOUS LOCATION PNEUMATIC VACUUM to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from purchase date, except as provided below. Guardair will, at its option, repair or replace with comparable product, any product, part, or component, which fails under normal use as a result of such defect. event shall Guardair be responsible for special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of a claim for defective product or failure of this Warranty. All labor and material costs of repair or replacement under this Warranty shall be the responsibility of Guardair. Shipping costs to and from the purchaser associated with repair or replacement under this Warranty shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. This Warranty does not apply to damage caused by the carrier; normal wear and tear; deterioration due to solvents, corrosives, environmental conditions or harsh vacuumed material; soiling, saturation, or perforation of filters or exhaust silencers; consumable components; modifications to the product; attachments to the product not carried by Guardair; or any product not installed, used, or maintained in accordance with the foregoing and other published Guardair instructions and warnings. Consumables including attachments, vacuum hose, filters, exhaust silencers, and gaskets are warranted for a period of 90 days against defects in materials and workmanship, are subject to the same exclusions noted above. To obtain service under this Warranty, within 30 days of the discovery of the defect, the purchaser must contact the dealer or distributor from whom the product was purchased, or contact Guardair at the address shown below. The purchaser must provide a reasonable opportunity for inspection and investigation of the claim, prior to any repairs or alteration to the product. Until the claim is resolved, purchaser must discontinue use of the product if continued use creates or exacerbates problems associated with, or incidental to, the defect. This Warranty covers the original purchase of a new Guardair HAZARDOUS LOCATION PNEUMATIC VACUUM for normal industrial or commercial use, and only when installed and used as specified and in accordance with published operating instructions, and within all applicable regulatory rules, limits, and guidelines. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY GUARDAIR FOR THIS PRODUCT, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. Guardair’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at the sole discretion of Guardair, of product or components. In no 47 Veterans Drive Chicopee, MA 01022 Phone (413) 594-4400 Toll Free (800) 482-7324 Fax (413) 594-4884 guardaircorp.com l [email protected] N600A01ATX-1 Proof of purchase must be presented by the purchaser and applicability of the Warranty will be determined by Guardair. Guardair will determine whether to provide repair service, provide replacement parts, or replace the product. Written approval from Guardair must be obtained before any repair service is performed. Any repairs performed by parties other than Guardair or its authorized dealers or distributors will void this Warranty. Before returning any product for repair or replacement to Guardair, a Return Authorization from Guardair must first be obtained. This Warranty applies only to purchases within, and products used within, the United States and Canada. QUESTIONS? Contact Guardair with any questions concerning application, operation, and performance of your Guardair vacuum, regardless of the original purchase date. PNEUMATIC VACUUMS ATEX Certified For Hazardous Locations

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UNITS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL 30 GALLON CAPACITY PARTS INCLUDED WITH UNIT VACUUM UNIT AND CONTAINER FLOOR TOOL AND WAND CREVICE TOOL STATIC CONDUCTIVE VACUUM HOSE ATEX CERTIFICATION Currently no US standards exist to certify non-electrically powered equipment, such as pneumatic vacuums, for safe use in hazardous locations. However, Europe has such standards and they are known as ATEX Directives. Guardair engaged SIRA Test & Certification, Ltd, a United Kingtom-based, nationally recognized testing laboratory, to certify that the above Guardair Hazardous Location Pneumatic Vacuums meet the applicable...

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SAFETY FEATURES MAINTENANCE Check the internal filter periodically. Ensuring maximum performance means cleaning the filter when it becomes dirty and/ or clogged. To clean the filter, detach the filter from the cover by following the steps below: Damaged, ripped, or torn filters should be replaced immediately. Over time, even filters that have been cleaned regularly loose their effectiveness as the pores in the filter media fills up. Therefore, regular filter replacement should be a part of an effective maintenance plan. Follow the same steps as above to change out the filter. Periodically check...

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In order to operate safely in approved hazardous locations, the vacuum must be properly grounded during operation. Proper grounding can be achieved in one of three ways: Prior to operating the vacuum, inspect the unit and replace worn or broken components. Use only original Guardair equipment as replacement parts. Make sure the ball valve on the vacuum is turned off. Option One is through use of the static conductive air supply hose. This option utilizes a static conductive air supply hose to connect the vacuum to a compressed air distribution system that is in turn grounded. Only use this method...

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In order to operate safely in approved hazardous locations, the vacuum must be properly grounded during operation. Proper grounding can be achieved in one of three ways: Prior to operating the vacuum, inspect the unit and replace worn or broken components. Use only original Guardair equipment as replacement parts. Make sure the ball valve on the vacuum is turned off. Option One is through use of the static conductive air supply hose. This option utilizes a static conductive air supply hose to connect the vacuum to a compressed air distribution system that is in turn grounded. Only use this method...

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