Clean Air America Push-Pull Streamer Series User Manual

Learn how to setup and maintain your Clean Air America Push-Pull Streamer, and get the most out of your unit.

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 2

SHIPPING RECEIVING, AND INSPECTION ................................................................................................................ 5

R ECEIVING AND I NSPECTION .............................................................................................................................................5

B EFORE I NSTALLATION B EGINS ..........................................................................................................................................6

STREAMER DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 7

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 8

G ENERAL F EATURES ........................................................................................................................................................8

B LOWER / M OTOR S PECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................9

U NIT W EIGHT ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

S ILENCING F EATURES .......................................................................................................................................................9

INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

G ENERAL I NSTALLATION G UIDELINES ................................................................................................................................ 10

F EET I NSTALLATION /R EMOVAL ........................................................................................................................................11

D UST T RAY A SSEMBLY I NSTALLATION /R EMOVAL ................................................................................................................11

L OUVER P OSITIONING ....................................................................................................................................................12

T OOLS N EEDED F OR U NLOADING (O PTIONAL )...................................................................................................................14

P ARTS L IST ..................................................................................................................................................................14

W ARNINGS AND L ABELS ................................................................................................................................................14

M OVING THE S TREAMER U NIT ........................................................................................................................................16

B RINGING THE M AIN U NIT U PRIGHT , N O L IFTING T OOL ........................................................... E RROR ! B OOKMARK NOT DEFINED .

B RINGING THE M AIN U NIT U PRIGHT , W ITH L IFTING T OOL ...................................................................................................17

AIR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................... 19

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COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION .......................................................................................................................... 20

A IR R EGULATOR ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

A IR F ILTER ...................................................................................................................................................................21

D RY A IR ......................................................................................................................................................................22

S HUT O FF V ALVE .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 23

P OWER D ISCONNECT S WITCH / E MERGENCY S HUT O FF S WITCH ............................................................................................ 25

P OWER S TART / S TOP S WITCH ........................................................................................................................................26

B REAKERS ...................................................................................................................................................................26

K EY L ATCH ..................................................................................................................................................................27

F ILTER D OOR L ATCH ......................................................................................................................................................28

S YSTEM C ONTROLLER ....................................................................................................................................................29

F ILTER C LEANING C ONTROLS ...........................................................................................................................................30

A UTO M ODE : ..............................................................................................................................................................31

M ANUAL M ODE : T IMED ................................................................................................................................................31

M ANUAL M ODE : C OUNT ...............................................................................................................................................32

M ANUAL M ODE : V TEST .................................................................................................................................................32

O PTION M ODE : S HUT D OWN P LS # .................................................................................................................................. 32

O PTION M ODE : S HUTDWN DEL P .....................................................................................................................................32

O PTION M ODE : R UN P LS DEL P .......................................................................................................................................33

O PTION M ODE : A LARM DEL P .........................................................................................................................................33

O PTION D EFAULTS ........................................................................................................................................................33

BLOWER ROTATION ............................................................................................................................................. 34

STARTUP PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................................ 35

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................... 35

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 36

D UST T RAY M AINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................36

C LEANING THE I NTAKE S PARK B AFFLES .............................................................................................................................. 37

R EMOVING THE I NTAKE S PARK B AFFLES AND M ESH .............................................................................................................38

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C ARTRIDGE F ILTER M AINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................39

Filter Features ......................................................................................................................................................39

Filter Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 39

Where to Start .....................................................................................................................................................40

How to Determine the Filter Change Interval ......................................................................................................40

What determines the maximum acceptable pressure differential reading? .......................................................42

How to replace filters...........................................................................................................................................43

APPENDIX A: FILTER MAINTENANCE LOG SHEET .................................................................................................. 46

APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS.............................................................................................................. 46

APPENDIX C: EXPLODED VIEWS ........................................................................................................................... 49

APPENDIX D: WIRING DIAGRAMS (MARCH 2011+) ............................................................................................. 53

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S HIPPING R ECEIVING , AND I NSPECTION

R ECEIVING AND I NSPECTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Clean Air America Streamer System!

Upon receipt of the Streamer, remove the

master packing list from the unit and

reconcile it with the total shipment.

Report any discrepancies to Clean Air

America as soon as possible.

Clean Air America’s Streamer units are

shipped via freight and generally arrive on

a flat-bed trailer. The main units are

partially crated, on a pallet, and are

shipped lying on their sides.

Remove the packaging from the unit; then

remove the unit from the pallet.

Carefully inspect the unit and any other

items shipped with the unit for any

damage that may have occurred during

shipping. If damage is found, report it to

the shipping company and Clean Air

America immediately.

Accessories may be packaged and

shipped on a separate pallet depending

on the order.

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B EFORE I NSTALLATION B EGINS

Prior to using your Streamer, it must be fully assembled and placed in its final operating

location.

Adequate electrical and compressed air must also be connected to the Streamer. These

connectio ns are defined in “Electrical Connections” and "Compressed Air Connections"

sections of this manual.

During installation, always be careful. The Streamer is a heavy unit and may require

experienced personal to move and set up.

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S TREAMER D ESCRIPTION

DISCLAMER: The Clean Air America Streamer is designed to accumulate smoke residue

/ particles and other by-products of the manufacturing process. The

nature of these accumulations may be flammable. Operating the Streamer

with these materials could result in a fire inside the unit. The Streamer is

not recommended for use with highly combustible materials or explosive

materials or particles.

The Clean Air America Streamer consists of:

Streamer Housing

Motor / Blower System

6 Cartridge Filters

Online Automatic Pulse Filter Cleaning

System

The “dirty air” inlet is located on the front of the unit.

Metal Mesh spark baffles protect the inlet. T he “clean air”

outlet is located on the top of the unit. The optional

silencers or exhaust deflectors may be installed on the

outlet end. A large opening door provides easy access to

the internal cartridge filter, and bolt on access panels

allow access to the motor compartment and valve

compartment for maintenance.

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F EATURES AND S PECIFICATIONS

G ENERAL F EATURES

Filter Element Design: 14.625" OD x 26" Long, Flame Retardant, 100% Cellulose

(6) Filters for a total area of 1560 sq. ft.

Quiet operation with built in silencing features including fin silencers in the plenum and

acoustical lining.

Heavy Steel Construction and Powder-Coat Paint Finish

Pulse Air Reservoir; (2) 1" Valves; 1" Compressed Air Connection

3 Valve Pulse at 80 - 90 psi

1.0 ft

TM Controller: A Programmable Pulse Controller with Filter Differential

Clean Air AutoPulse

Readout; Manual Mode Options

Motor Contactor and Overload; On / Off Push Button with Center Light; Disconnect Switch

(2) 24" x 24" x 2" Metal Mesh spark baffles

Customizable Filters

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B LOWER / M OTOR S PECIFICATIONS

Backward Incline, Air Foil High Efficiency Plug type Blower(s)

3 Phase 208, or 230 Volts

3 Phase 208, 240, or 460 Volts, 15A-33A

3450RPM

3600-RPM NEMA MG-1; 230-460 V/60/3 (std.)

U NIT W EIGHT

The weight of the Streamer unit can vary depending on the configuration, application, and

accessories purchased. With the default options the total weight is 3200 lbs.

S ILENCING F EATURES

Baffles in the plenum dissipate noise and direct airflow which leads to quiet operation of the

unit.

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I NSTALLATION

The Streamer requires some minor assembly.

A standard unit will come with an exhaust cover pre-installed.

See the 'Streamer Accessories User Manual' for accessory assembly instructions.

G ENERAL I NSTALLATION G UIDELINES

Clean Air America’s Streamer units are shipped via freight and generally arrive on a flat bed trailer.

The main units are partially crated, on a pallet, and are shipped lying on their sides. Use a fork lift

truck, driven by a qualified individual, to remove the crate / pallet from the truck. Occasionally, fork

extensions are helpful.

Once the Streamer unit is inside the facility, ready to be uncrated, please proceed cautiously.

Banding straps and plastic wrap must be removed.

Streamer units are heavy and tend to be

top heavy. The motor and the majority of

the metal is located at the top of the unit.

Please see the "Unit Weight" section for

proper weights.

There are (4) steel plate eyelets vertical at

the top of unit. These are the lifting lugs.

There are floor mounting holes located on

the feet of the unit.

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F EET I NSTALLATION /R EMOVAL

Align the feet with the holes on either side of the bottom of the unit.

Use (10) 3/8’’ x 1’’ bolts to secure the feet to the bottom of the unit.

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D UST T RAY A SSEMBLY I NSTALLATION /R EMOVAL

Install the dust tray assembly using (20) 3/8’’ x 1’’ bolts and washers.

When installing the dust tray assembly, check and make sure that the flat gasket makes a

good seal with the bottom of the unit.

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L OUVER P OSITIONING

Refer to the table below to properly position the drum louver.

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T OOLS N EEDED F OR UNLOADING (O PTIONAL )

(1) Set of Fork Extensions

(1) Fork Lifting Tool

P ARTS L IST

(2) Reverse Flow TM Spark Baffles

(2) Metal Mesh Spark Baffles

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W ARNINGS AND L ABELS

HIGH VOLTAGE: The voltage of the Streamer is dangerous

once connected to a power supply. Incorrect installation may

cause damage to the equipment, serious injury, or death.

Consequently, it is essential to comply with instructions in this

manual, local and national safety rules, and follow all safety

procedures including proper lock out and tag out procedures.

GROUND CONNECTION: Proper grounding of the equipment

and electrical panel is essential. Do not attempt to operate the

equipment without electrically grounding the panel. The

connection to the earth ground must be proper and provide a

low impedance path to the earth to prevent hazardous

voltages from appearing on equipment

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M OVING THE S TREAMER U NIT

There are various ways to move the Streamer main unit.

If the Streamer unit has NOT been uncrated or is

still on the pallet, then it can easily be moved by

using a fork lift truck. Place the forks under the

pallet's main beams and simply lift the unit. Keep in

mind, the motor end (top) of the unit is heavier and

forks may need to be shifted toward the motor end.

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B RINGING THE M AIN U NIT U PRIGHT , W ITH L IFTING T OOL

NOTE:

Please be sure the chain hoist, come along, or chain/cable, is rated for

that amount of weight to be lifted.

Properly sized chain or cable can be attached to a

lifting tool on a fork lift truck. The chain or cable can

then be connected to the lifting lugs of the unit. The

forklift truck can then be used to lift and raise the

unit.

Other methods include attaching a chain hoist or

come along, or both to the eyelets provided at the

top of the unit.

When the unit is being lifted, the bottom of the unit

may shift. If possible, brace the bottom of the unit to

prevent slipping.

A '2 x 4' brace is fastened to the front floor flanges

of the booth. This used during shipment to prevent

the collapse of the booth side walls. This '2 x 4'

should be kept in place while bringing the unit

upright to prevent damage.

SLOWLY hoist the unit up, supporting it whenever

and wherever possible.

DO NOT let the unit slam suddenly when bringing

the unit into the upright position. This can cause

damage to the unit.

Please proceed cautiously.

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Pictures continued….

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A IR AND E LECTRICAL C ONNECTION D IAGRAMS

Compressed Air Connection

STR4

STR6

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Electrical Connection

Note: Electrical connection is the same for both units.

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C OMPRESSED A IR C ONNECTION

In order for the automatic pulse filter cleaning system to operate, the Clean Air America Streamer

requires a compressed air connection to be made.

The compressed air inlet is located on the top of the Streamer in front of the exhaust panel.

This Streamer compressed air inlet supply is a 1” NPT male fitting.

Use a regulator to adjust the pressure to 80 to 90 PSI.

A dryer may be needed to condition the air before entering the Streamer.

3 Valve Pulse at 70 - 90 psi

1.0 ft

5/8" Minimum compressed air supply line required; 1" Recommended

NOTE:

Do not operate the Streamer for an extended period of time without an

appropriate compressed air supply. Doing so will greatly diminish the life

of the filter cartridges.

A IR R EGULATOR

The compressed air for the Streamer must be regulated at 70 to 90 PSI. A Regulator is used to allow

the high-pressure air supply lines or tanks to be reduced to safe and usable pressure for pulsing the

unit. If the pressure is too low, the valves may not properly clean the filters. If the pressure is too high,

it may damage the valves.

A IR F ILTER

The compressed air for the Streamer must be clean. Dirty air entering the system can cause damage

to pneumatic components. The air should be filtered to remove all contaminants by the compressed

air supply system prior to entering the Streamer.

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D RY A IR

The air supply to the Streamer must be dry or drained. Water carried with air into the Streamer can

wash away lubricating oil. This can mean excessive wear to pneumatic components and higher

maintenance expenses. Without adequate lubrication pneumatic components can run sluggishly and

inefficiently be prone to air leakage. Water in the supply line must be removed using a dryer or water

drain trap.

S HUT O FF V ALVE

Each unit must be fitted with a shut off valve capable of being locked out with blow off capability.

Safety procedures such as lock out / tag out procedures must be followed with pneumatic as well as

electrical systems. This means, the valve must be a 2-way valve which will exhaust the air from the

Streamer when the shut off valve has been locked out. The exhaust port should be fitted with a

pneumatic muffler to reduce noise if above unacceptable levels.

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E LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Clean Air America Streamers can be set up

to operate on various power sources. Please

see the following electrical chart based on the

specified power. To ensure proper operation,

a certified Clean Air America, Inc. installer or

professional electrician should perform power

connections. Any damage incurred from

improper electrical power connection will void

the warranty of the Streamer.

The incoming power is connected to the unit

at the conduit connection located on the top

of the unit in front of the exhaust panel. For

convenience and quick connection, there is a

3/4" Weather tight female EMT fitting. The

EMT fitting can be remove leave a female

Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) connection.

When power is brought into the

Streamer through the EMT Conduit

fitting, it will enter the electrical box at

the top of the box.

First make the ground connection into

the grounding terminal block.

The incoming power wires must be

terminated on the incoming side of

the power disconnect switch /

emergency shut off switch (L1, L2,

L3).

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Primary branch circuit protection must be provided by the end user. The breaker must have an IC

trip rating of 30kA. Please see the following chart for recommended breaker size.

A wiring diagram for the Streamer is provided in Appendix B.

The full load amperage varies depending on the unit configuration. Please refer to the following

chart for motor and unit full load amperage ratings (FLA).

Note: The 7.5 HP motor is installed in the STR4 Unit while the 10 HP motor is installed in

the STR6 Unit.

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P OWER D ISCONNECT S WITCH / E MERGENCY S HUT O FF S WITCH

This switch controls the main power to the Streamer.

When the switch is in the “0” or "OFF"

position, the main power to the unit is

disconnected.

When in the “1” or "ON" position, main

power is reaching the unit and it can be

started.

Under normal operating conditions, the unit

will not start when the green "START" push

button is depressed if the disconnect is in

the "0" or "OFF" position.

This switch also provides a means to lock out the switch using a small padlock thus

preventing accidental power up.

This is an interlocking disconnect; meaning, the door to the electrical box will not open if the

switch is in the "ON" position.

When dial is in:

“0” position — all main power to the unit is OFF

“1” position — the unit is powered up and ready for operation, the unit is ON

CAUTION:

Prior to performing maintenance always use a meter to confirm the

power source is locked out.

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P OWER S TART / S TOP S WITCH

This switch controls the operation of the motor /

blower.

The green “START” button begins the

Streamer operation.

The red “STOP” button stops the Streamer

operation

The center light will illuminate when the “Start”

button is depressed. The light will remain

illuminated until the “Stop” button is depressed.

The optional remote start / stop switch can be installed to control operation of the motor /

blower from a second location. The light on the remote start/stop switch will not illuminate;

however, the panel mounted switch will illuminate normally. The unit can be started or

stopped from either location.

B REAKERS

Multiple breakers are located in the electrical box.

Breakers showing GREEN are 'safe' or tripped and will not allow

current through the breaker.

Breakers showing RED are 'hot' and will allow current through

the breaker.

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K EY L ATCH

The key latch is a cam style latch that rotates clockwise to

unlock the electrical box, and counter clockwise to lock the

electrical box.

Simply insert the key into the key hole, and press down firmly

while the key is rotated.

When closing the electrical box, the gasket will need to be

compressed. This may require additional force in closing the

electrical box.

Keep in mind, the electrical box also has an interlocking

disconnect / emergency shut off switch. If this switch is not

deactivated, the door will not open even if the key latch is

unlocked.

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F ILTER D OOR L ATCH

The two filter door latches are located on the right

side of the filter door, and lock the door into place.

To open the latch, pull the red handle toward you.

This should loosen the U bolt, and you should be

able to remove it from the catch.

To close the latch, place the U bolt in the catch.

Push the red handle away from you so it tightens

the U bolt around the catch.

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S YSTEM C ONTROLLER

Clean Air America Streamer are controlled by a Clean Air AutoPulse Controller TM

. This controller

manages the cleaning cycles of the filters, and the motor start / stop controls. Not all options are

present on every machine.

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F ILTER C LEANING C ONTROLS

The Clean Air AutoPulse Controller TM

has been implemented on all Clean Air America Streamers as a

filter cleaning controller. The controller is connected to a differential pressure sensor which measures

the pressure drop across the filters. This pressure drop is displayed in the lower right of the front

display on the controller. The controller can be manipulated using the buttons below the front display.

The Pulse time on the valves is set internally and cannot be changed. The valves will open and pulse

for 0.2 seconds. There is a 20 second delay between the valve pulses. The valves will pulse in

sequence, alternating between the two valves until the all the pulsing cycles are finished. The

controller is set to pulse a full cycle so that all filters wear and unclog evenly. During pulsing, the

number of the valve which is being pulsed will flash on the lower line of the display for 0.2 seconds

while the valve is being pulsed.

Motor status is indicated below the Mode Display. This displays the contact status for activating and

holding in the motor contactor. When the controller is running, an indicator icon will be displayed. This

indicator resembles a pair of small rotating triangles. Additionally, input and output contacts can be

checked by holding down the ‘ESC’ key. The display will change to show the appropriate input and

output contacts. Once power to the system is turned on, the controller will start up in Automatic Mode.

Several Manual and Option modes are available as well which are shown below.

The controller will always restart into automatic mode when power is cycled regardless of the

mode before the power was shut off.

To change modes, hold the ‘B’ button while pressing the ‘+’ or ‘ - ’ Button.

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A UTO M ODE :

This mode is set up to automatically control the pulsing depending upon how much dirt is entrenched

upon the filters. This is determined by a differential pressure sensor measuring the pressure loss

across the cartridge filters. This mode is automatically active when entering the mode.

The controller will pulse when the unit has shut down if the “Shut Down Pulse Limit” (Shutdwn delP) is

reached while the unit is running. During a shut down pulse, the controller will pulse the valves for the

specified number of cycles or “Shut Down Pulse Cycles” (ShutDown Pls #). If the co ntroller is going to

perform a shut down pulse, the display will read “On Stop” after “Automatic Mode:”

The controller will pulse while the unit is running if the “Run Pulse Limit” (Run Pls delP) is reached

while the unit is running. During a running pulse, the valves will continue to pulse until the pressure

differential has dropped below the “Run Pulse Limit” setting. If the controller is performing a running

pulse, the display will read “RunPulse” after “Automatic Mode:” If the controller performs a runn ing

pulse, it will also perform a shutdown pulse.

If the “Alarm Limit” (Alarm delP) is reached while the unit is running, the controller’s front display will

begin to flash. This indicates that the filters are significantly clogged and may need to be changed.

M ANUAL M ODE : T IMED

This mode will pulse the valves one at a time in sequence until the timer has expired. The Timer is in

minutes.

To change the timer, press the ‘OK’ button. The number of minutes will begin to flash. Use the ‘+’ and

‘ - ’ buttons to increase and decrease the pulsing time respectively. Press the ‘OK’ button again to set

the new time. Press the ‘A’ button to begin pulsing. The pulsing can stopped by pressing the ‘B’

Button.

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M ANUAL M ODE : C OUNT

This mode will pulse the valves one at a time in sequence until for a set number of cycles. The

counter denotes the number of cycles.

To change the counter, press the ‘OK’ button. The number of cycles will begin to flash. Use the ‘+’

and ‘ - ’ buttons to increase and decrease the amount of cycles respectively. Press the ‘OK’ button

again to set the counter value. Press the ‘A’ button to begin pulsing. The pulsing can stopped by

pressing the ‘B’ Button. When the controller begins pulsing, a new line will appear on the controller

above the counter set line. This indicates what cycle the controller is on.

M ANUAL M ODE : V TEST

This mode will pulse the desired valves one at a time upon command. The front panel displays what

valve will be activated.

To change the valve, press the ‘+’ or ‘ - ’ buttons to increase or decrease the valve number

respectively. Press the ‘A’ button to pulse the selected valve one time. There is no delay using this

method; however, each pulse is still only 0.2 seconds.

O PTION M ODE : S HUT D OWN P LS #

“Shut Down Pulse Cycles” - This option sets the number of pulses performed during the shutdown

sequence in Automatic Mode (see Auto Mode: Above). This pulsing state is referred to as the offline

cleaning cycle. To change the counter, press the ‘OK’ button. The number of cycles will begin to

flash. U se the ‘+’ and ‘ - ’ buttons to increase and decrease the amount of cycles respectively. Press

the ‘OK’ button again to set the counter value.

O PTION M ODE : S HUTDWN DEL P

“Shut Down Pulse Limit” - This option sets the pressure differential at which the shut pulse down

sequence will be activated in Automatic Mode (see Auto Mode: Above). This pulsing state is referred

to as the offline cleaning cycle. To change the value, press the ‘OK’ button. The number of pressure

value will begin to flash. Use the ‘+’ and ‘ - ’ buttons to increase and decrease the amount of cycles

respectively. Press the ‘OK’ button again to set the counter value.

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O PTION M ODE : R UN P LS DEL P

“Run Pulse Limit” - This option sets the pressure differential at which the running pulse sequence will

be activated in Automatic Mode (see Auto Mode: Above). This pulsing state is referred to as the

online cleaning cycle. To change the value, press the ‘OK’ button. The number of pressure value will

begin to flash. Use the ‘+’ and ‘ - ’ buttons to increase and de crease the amount of cycles respectively.

Press the ‘OK’ button again to set the counter value.

O PTION M ODE : A LARM DEL P

“Alarm Limit” - This option sets the pressure differential at which the filter cleaning alarm will be

activated in Automatic Mode (see A uto Mode: Above). To change the value, press the ‘OK’ button.

The number of pressure value will begin to flash. Use the ‘+’ and ‘ - ’ buttons to increase and decrease

the amount of cycles respectively. Press the ‘OK’ button again to set the counter value.

O PTION D EFAULTS

The Streamer will arrive preprogrammed with no necessary adjustments needed. The Option Modes

allow for the changing of some variables, which may extend filter life or increase performance on non-

standard applications.

If the settings are changed, the defaults are as follows:

Option Mode: ShutDown Pls #:

Option Mode: Shutdwn delP:

3.0

Option Mode: Run Pls delP:

7.0

Option Mode: Alarm delP:

9.9

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B LOWER R OTATION

If blower rotation is incorrect, the unit will suffer a significant performance loss as well as an increase

in noise level. Make sure the blower is rotating properly. To check blower rotation, have a colleague

start the unit, count to '4', and then stop unit. As the fan slows, watch the rotation. When power is

properly connected, the blower will rotate counter-clockwise when viewed from the exhaust of

the Streamer unit. To change the blower rotation direction, simply swap any (2) of the incoming power

leads.

PLEASE NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO VIEW THE ROTATION

FROM THE EXHAUST OF THE STREAMER!



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S TARTUP P ROCEDURES

The Streamer power must first be turned on by rotating the Power Disconnect / Emergency

Shut Off switch to the 'ON' position.

The unit can then be started by simply depressing the green "RUN" button.

The blower will start immediately, but may take a minute or two to reach full speed.

The automatic pulse cleaning system will automatically turn on in the automatic mode.

S HUTDOWN PROCEDURES

Proper Streamer shutdown is one of the key factors to achieving maximum filter cartridge life. To

properly shutdown the Streamer , simply depress the red “Stop” button. After approximately 1 minute,

the Streamer will begin to cycle through its offline cleaning process. If the default settings are being

used, this will take about 3 to 4 minutes. However, if the default settings are not being used, this off

line cleaning cycle could take upwards of 10 minutes. Always wait for the offline cleaning process to

finish before disengaging the Power Disconnect / Emergency Shut Off switch.

The Streamer can be shutdown easily by simply depressing the red “STOP” button.

The blower will not stop immediately, and may take several minutes to fully stop.

The automatic cleaning system will continue to operate even if the red "STOP" button has

been depressed. This is normal and desirable; the off line cleaning is the most efficient

cleaning method.

Do NOT use the Power Disconnect / Emergency Shut Off switch to deactivate the unit

unless it is an emergency situation.

NOTE:

Do NOT shut down the Streamer by disengaging the Power Disconnect /

Emergency Shut Off unless it is an emergency situation. If the Streamer is

shut down in this manner, it will NOT perform offline cleaning and will

diminish the life of the filter cartridges.

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M AINTENANCE

D UST T RAY M AINTENANCE

The Streamer contains one dust tray. This dust tray is located at the bottom of the unit between the

feet. As the self-cleaning cycle is activated, dust will be blown from the filters and accumulate in the

dust tray.

The Streamer dust tray should be inspected and cleaned periodically. The waste should be disposed

of in accordance with local regulations.

The inspection and cleaning interval depends on the

amount of particulate generated in your specific

application. Variables can greatly influence the amount of

particulate being deposited on the filters and, in turn, the

dust trays. Initially, it is recommended that inspection of

the dust trays be performed every four to six weeks on

each machine. This will give you an idea of how much

particulate is falling into the trays and how often they

should be emptied. Most educational facilities empty their

dust trays every three months to a year.

To check and empty the dust trays, remove the 2 bolts

on either side of the dust tray.

Slide the dust tray toward you, and be careful to keep

the dust contained within the tray.

Empty the dust tray, and then reinstall it in the unit by

sliding it back in the slot, and secure it with the two

bolts.

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C LEANING THE I NTAKE S PARK B AFFLES

TM spark baffles and metal mesh spark baffles are designed for inhibit and reduce

The Reverse Flow

the energy of sparks. Because these bafflers and filters are the first in line concerning air flow, they

become soiled by welding smoke and need to be cleaned periodically.

How often they need to be cleaned is dependent upon the amount and type of welding performed.

Feedback from welding instructors, which we greatly value, indicates that many welding labs clean

them every six to twelvemonths.

It is recommends that educational facilities inspect the baffles every quarter, or every 3

months, and clean them as needed.

It is recommended that the baffles can be washed with a garden hose or, if carefully used, a

pressure washer. Be sure they are dry before placing them back into the Streamer.

Many welding instructors assert the easiest and most convenient way to clean the baffles is

by first simply shaking the loose debris from the baffles, and then spraying them with a

compressed air hose.

Whatever method you prefer, it is IMPORTANT that the baffles be cleaned periodically.

If the baffles are not cleaned, they can affect the performance of the Streamer, restricting of

air flow and reducing the performance quality.

Examine the metal mesh filters at the inlet of the unit. These filters should be washed when

they become visibly dirty / contaminated.

How often they need to be cleaned is dependent upon the amount of welding performed and

the given application.

If they are not cleaned, they can affect the performance of the unit by reducing air flow.

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R EMOVING THE I NTAKE S PARK B AFFLES AND M ESH

The spark baffles must be removed for installation and cleaning.

Note: Baffles should be installed in both the top and bottom

portions of the door. The pictures only show the top portion

with baffles.

1. First carefully slide the Reverse Flow TM

spark baffle

upward into the top channel.

2. Then pull the bottom of the Reverse Flow TM

spark baffle

out.

3. Next pull the top of the Reverse Flow TM

spark baffle out

of the channel.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other Reverse Flow TM

spark baffle as well as both metal mesh spark baffles.

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C ARTRIDGE F ILTER M AINTENANCE

Filter Features

Filter Design:

Filter Dimensions: 14.625" OD x 26" Long

100% Cellulose, 22% Resin by Weight

Pleat Construction

Flame Retardant

(4) Filters for a total area of 904 sq. ft. (226 sq. ft. per

filter)

Standard Operating Temperature up to 220° F

Short Time Exposure up to 300° F

Mullen burst rated at 25 psig

Other Filters are available depending on the application.

Filter Maintenance

Filters are of excellent construction and of the best quality available. The filters are preconditioned

with a unique process which has proven to be effective over time with long filter life and excellent

cleaning characteristics. The cellulose media is even able to withstand and recover from water

immersion due to the filter’s high resin content (22% by weight) and mechanical resilience.

It is important to keep the filters clean and replaced on the proper interval for the proper operation of

the Streamer. The point when the filters must be changed depends upon the specific application.

Welding and grinding frequency, the type of particulate that is being removed, the type of filters being

used, and the type of welding being performed all effect the filter replacement interval.

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Because of all of these factors, the customer must monitor and document the system airflow readings

for a period of time. The information collected will help determine the most appropriate time to change

filters. This process will ensure that the system runs at maximum efficiency while minimizing filter

replacement costs.

The easy access system of the Streamer helps with faster filter replacement and reduced

maintenance.

Where to Start

Start by making copies of the attached log sheet. This log sheet should be filled out for each

Streamer you have in your system. Make a physical check to ensure that the smoke / particulate are

being removed through the intake spark baffles. This can be done by a simple visual check during

normal operation. There should be a reduced level of visible smoke when the unit is in operation.

During maintenance, examine the intake spark baffle at the back of the welding booth(s). These filters

should be washed when they become visibly dirty / contaminated. The differential pressure sensor

does measure across intake spark baffles; however, visual inspection is required.

Replacement filter cartridges and spark baffles of all types are available from your Clean Air America

sales representative.

How to Determine the Filter Change Interval

At this point, take note and document the pressure differential readings displayed on the controller. It

may be easier to raise the plastic flip lid cover to access the display.

The controller will allow the pressure differential to build to 3.0 in. H 2 O (inches of water column). This means the unit will automatically pulse the next time unit is stopped. This value may be different if the

options on the controller have been changed.

The controller will allow the pressure differential to build to 7.0 in. H 2 O. At this point it will automatically pulse while the unit is running until the pressure drops below 7.0 in. H 2 O. This value may be different if the options on the controller have been changed.

When the unit begins pulsing, it does not mean that the filters are no longer unusable. This pulsing is

simply the cleaning cycle which extends the filter life and reduces operating costs.

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Your actual controller settings will be determined by your experience and set up. Over time, the filters

will clog to a point where the pulsing will not reduce the pressure differential to an acceptable level.

This is the point when the filters should be changed.

The base line reading is a reference point of the reading with clean filters.

Initially, you should take readings on a weekly basis, or at any point where the smoke plume

is visibly not being removed from the work area. This data will be used to predict the time to

change the filters, or adjust the preset levels. Remember, no two applications are exactly

alike. Because of this your own experience will be needed to optimize filtration, and minimize

filter replacement costs.

Once you have verified that the Streamer is picking up the fumes or smoke, look at the metal

intake spark baffles at the back these filters should be washed when they become visibly

dirty/contaminated.

If the unit begins auto pulsing at 7.0 in. H 2 O and the smoke is still being drawn in at an acceptable level, the setting could be increased to a higher number. The correct number is

based on trial and error.

The process for determining your specific filter change interval is based on many variables.

Please feel free to establish a filter change interval that meets you application and desired

performance results. By properly monitoring the filters you will reduce filter costs and improve

the efficiency of the units.

Proper filter cartridge replacement is important to optimal performance of the Streamers.

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