Site Planning. Grizzly G9956

Site Planning

Site planning is an important step to maximize the effectiveness of the hanging air filter. Air circulation must be thought out and all obstructions to the air path considered.

Think of air circulation in terms of the circular motion of the air before and after the air filter. The air exiting the filter is exhausted at a higher velocity than that entering it. Consequently, exhaust being vented inside a building can have an effect on the pattern of air circulation.

Air circulation patterns will vary depending upon which method is used and according to your specific shop setup. You can direct the flow of circulation on the air filter with the vents on the rear of the machine. These can optimize good layout and circulation, as shown in the Figure below.

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Figure 6. Good air circulation. The air filter placement promotes circular air motion.

The directional vents will have little effect if the air filter is placed too close to obstructions, resulting in poor air circulation, as shown in the Figure below. In this situation, the velocity of the air is lost and circulation is diminished.

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Figure 7. Poor air circulation. Placed too close to the wall, the air circulation short cycles, leaving much of the room unfiltered.

Below is a list of things to keep in mind when selecting a location to hang the air filter:

• Study your shop layout to determine the best location for the hanging air filter. The air filter must have at least 12" of clearance all the way around or the airflow will short-cycle.

• The air filter works most effectively when hung in front of sanders or areas where sanding is being done with hand-held equipment.

• Do not hang the air filter where garage doors will pass closely by or where it may impede transport or movement of any other object.

• Hang the air filter where it can be accessed easily for operation and cleaning.

Model G9956 (Mfg. Since 8/15) -13-