Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:dust_collection [2024/10/14 00:25] – [Removing and cleaning the filters] paul
+++ member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:dust_collection [2024/10/14 00:27] (current) – [Removing and cleaning the filters] paul
@@ Line 36: / Line 36: @@
 ==== Removing and cleaning the filters ====
-* A quality dust mask is highly recommended. The dust in this system is extremely fine.
+A quality dust mask is highly recommended. The dust in this system is extremely fine.
-* Remove big hose clamp at the top of the filter housings, leave the hose clamp on the flexible ducting.
-* Remove the plastic bags from the bottom
+  - Remove big hose clamp at the top of the filter housings, leave the hose clamp on the flexible ducting.
-* With the assistance of another person, remove bolts at the top for the filter housings, where they are attached to the green frame. Use caution, as they loosen, the filters will drop. Place the bolts and rubber back into the filter housings.
+  - Remove the plastic bags from the bottom
-* Lay the filter housings on a rolling cart and remove the lower metal ring. Place all fasteners back in the holes that they came from.
+  - With the assistance of another person, remove bolts at the top for the filter housings, where they are attached to the green frame. Use caution, as they loosen, the filters will drop. Place the bolts and rubber back into the filter housings.
-* Slide the filters out filter housing.Use caution as the brush slides past the top of the filter.
+  - Lay the filter housings on a rolling cart and remove the lower metal ring. Place all fasteners back in the holes that they came from.
-* Take the filters out behind the shop, in the grass. Clean filters from sawdust WITHOUT WATER FIRST. Use a brush and gently brush accumulated saw dust from the filters. Light tapping on the outside can help. A chip brush can help to get between the pleats. An air hose blower can be used, as long as the it is never closer than 6" from the filter. (needs approval on the air hose)
+  - Slide the filters out filter housing.Use caution as the brush slides past the top of the filter.
-* Rinse filters with the sprayer on a setting that provides a medium power. Throughly wash the filters, taking note of the dirt washing off. Wash the filters until no more dirt is flowing off of them. (we have a hose in maintenance, and an outdoor tap on the northwest corner of the building)
+  - Take the filters out behind the shop, in the grass. Clean filters from sawdust WITHOUT WATER FIRST. Use a brush and gently brush accumulated saw dust from the filters. Light tapping on the outside can help. A chip brush can help to get between the pleats. An air hose blower can be used, as long as the it is never closer than 6" from the filter. (needs approval on the air hose)
-* Let filters completely dry (12 hours). Place the filters in the forge/loading dock area. Use fans to promote drying. Use hands to gently squeeze excess water from the black foam on top/bottom of the filters.
+  - Rinse filters with the sprayer on a setting that provides a medium power. Throughly wash the filters, taking note of the dirt washing off. Wash the filters until no more dirt is flowing off of them. (we have a hose in maintenance, and an outdoor tap on the northwest corner of the building)
-* Clean the black cable guide boxes.
+  - Let filters completely dry (12 hours). Place the filters in the forge/loading dock area. Use fans to promote drying. Use hands to gently squeeze excess water from the black foam on top/bottom of the filters.
+  - Clean the black cable guide boxes.