AQC MAXAIR User manual

Owner’s manual for installation,
use and maintenance
This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the unit when set-up and start-up are complete.
AQC Dust Collecng Systems inc. reserves the right to change design and specicaons without prior noce.

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INDEX
 1 Introducon ................................................. 3
 2 InformaonontheMAXAIRfumearm............................ 3
 3 Presentaon ................................................. 4
3.1 Each MAXAIR unit includes ....................................... 4
 4 Modelnumbers .............................................. 5
4.1 Hanging or table / bench mount................................... 5
4.2 Telescopic fume arm ............................................ 5
 5 Normaluse .................................................. 6
 6 Operaonandpurpose ........................................ 6
 7 Components ................................................. 7
7.1 MAXAIR main components (hanging version) ........................ 7
7.2 MAXAIR main components (bench mount / portable version) .......... 8
7.3 MAXAIR main components (telescopic version) ...................... 9
 8 Installaon .................................................. 10
 8.1 Inspeconofgoods ............................................. 10
 8.2 Locaon....................................................... 10
 8.3 Armandwall/postbracketinstallaon
(hanging type, no exhaust fan) .................................... 11
 8.4 Armandceilingbracketinstallaon(hangingtype) ................... 13
 8.5 Armandbracketinstallaon(hangingtypewithexhaustfan) .......... 14
 9 Oponalequipment........................................... 15
 9.1 MAXAIRtypicalinstallaons...................................... 15
10 Start up ..................................................... 18
10.1 Check list ..................................................... 18
 11 Lightkitpartslistandinstallaon................................ 18
 12 Electricalconnecons.......................................... 19
12.1 MAXAIR single phase fan starter (without light kit) ................... 19
12.2 MAXAIR three phase fan starter (without light kit).................... 19
12.3 MAXAIR single phase fan starter (with light kit) ...................... 20
12.4 MAXAIR three phase fan starter (with light kit)....................... 20
 13 Maintenanceandinspecon ................................... 21
 14 Troubleshoong .............................................. 22
15 Warranty.................................................... 23
 16 Limitaonofliability .......................................... 24
 17 Applicability ................................................. 24
 18 Governinglaw ............................................... 24

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 1 INTRODUCTION
This present manual refers to the MAXAIR source capture fume arm. It includes important
informaonconcerningtheinstallaon,useandmaintenanceofyourunit.Readthismanual
thoroughly and apply the direcves and procedures. Sta and personnel using the system
shouldbetrainedonsafetymeasuresandmaintenanceinstrucons.
2 INFORMATIONONTHEMAXAIRFUMEARM
Model: Serial number:
Delivery date: Date of installaon:
Name of customer:
Address:
Accessories:
Other:
WARNING!
Theuseofthefumearmwillrequireproperinstallaon
and handling. Contact AQC Inc. if you have any doubt in
regard to the use of your fume arm.
Notfollowingdirecvesandprocedurescouldcause
injuriesorpropertydamages.
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 3 PRESENTATION
TheMAXAIRfumearmisasystemdesignedtobeposionedneartheareawherefume,smoke,
dustoranypollutantisbeingproduced.Thefumearm(alsosomemescalledsnorkel)isan
eecvesystemtoremoveharmfulpollutantsfromtheworker’sbreathingzone.
MAXAIR capture arms are not a guarantee that all the fumes or smoke will be captured in the
seconhood.Hoodposionningisimportanttousurecollecon.
Mainapplicaonsincludewelding,bung,pharmaceucaloperaons,handlingofvolaledusts,
harmful vapours, etc.
TheMAXAIRfumearmoersmulpleconguraonsforsourcecapture.Oponalequipmentmay
includeadirectdrivefan,extensionswingboomforaddionalreach,slidingrailwithtrolley,etc.
 3.1 EachMAXAIRunitincludes:
• External and adjustable joints
• Paintedsteelorstainlesssteeltubesforminimalstacpressureloss
• Flexible hoses at the joints
• Capturehoodswithdeectorsformaximuminletvelocity(deectordeletedon3"arm)
• Shut-oairdamperwithadjustablehandle
• Pivongsocket
• Jointwheelathoodseconforfull360degreesposioning
• Grabhandleathoodseconforsourcecaptureposioning
• Companionangeforductconnecon(withhangingmodelonly)
• Fasteners (nuts, washers, bolts)
TheMAXAIRfumearmunitisshippedfullyassembledwiththeexceponoftherecoilspring(not
necessaryon3"diameterarmsandportable/benchmountversions).Thespringassemblyrequires
minimalaachmenttothearmsocketbracket.

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 4 MODELNUMBERS
 4.1 Hangingortable/benchmount
 4.2 Telescopicfumearm
Models Armdiameter
in / mm
Armmin.
length
in / mm
Armmax.
length
in / mm
Standard
hood
diameter
in / mm
Oponal
hood
diameter
in / mm
Weight
lbs / kg
FA-TPGG4-06 4 / 102 52 / 1321 72 / 1829 8 / 203 - 19 / 8,6
FA-TPGG5-06 5 / 127 52 / 1321 72 / 1829 10 / 254 15 / 381 30 / 13.6
FA-TPGG6-06 6 / 152 52 / 1321 72 / 1829 13 / 330 20 / 508 36 / 16.3
Hanging Bench
mount
Stainless
steel
hanging
Stainless
steel
bench
mount
Arm
diameter
in / mm
Armlength
 / m
Standard
hood
diameter
in / mm
Oponal
hood
diameter
in / mm
Weight
lbs / kg
FA-HPG3-03 FA-PPG3-03 FA-HSS3-03 FA-PSS3-03 3 / 76 3 / 1.0 7 / 178 –14 / 6.4
FA-HPG3-05 FA-PPG3-05 FA-HSS3-05 FA-PSS3-03 3 / 76 5 / 1.5 7 / 178 –16 / 7.3
FA-HPG4-05 FA-PPG4-05 FA-HSS4-05 FA-PSS4-05 4 / 102 5 / 1.5 8 / 203 –17 / 7.7
FA-HPG4-07 FA-PPG4-07 FA-HSS4-07 FA-PSS4-07 4 / 102 7 / 2.1 8 / 203 –19 / 8.6
FA-HPG4-08 FA-PPG4-08 FA-HSS4-08 FA-PSS4-08 4 / 102 8.5 / 2.4 8 / 203 –22 / 10
FA-HPG5-07 FA-PPG5-07 FA-HSS5-07 FA-PSS5-07 5 / 127 7 / 2.1 10 / 254 15 / 381 38 / 17.2
FA-HPG5-10 FA-PPG5-10 FA-HSS5-10 FA-PSS5-10 5 / 127 10 / 3.0 10 / 254 15 / 381 43 / 19.5
FA-HPG5-14 FA-PPG5-14 FA-HSS5-14 FA-PSS5-14 5 / 127 14 / 4.3 10 / 254 15 / 381 47 / 21.3
FA-HPG6-07 FA-PPG6-07 FA-HSS6-07 FA-PSS6-07 6 / 152 7 / 2.1 13 / 330 20 / 508 44 / 20
FA-HPG6-10 FA-PPG6-10 FA-HSS6-10 FA-PSS6-10 6 / 152 10 / 3.0 13 / 330 20 / 508 52 / 23.6
FA-HPG6-14 FA-PPG6-14 FA-HSS6-14 FA-PSS6-14 6 / 152 14 / 4.3 13 / 330 20 / 508 60 / 27.2
FA-HPG8-07 FA-PPG8-07 FA-HSS8-07 FA-PSS8-07 8 / 203 7 / 2.1 13 / 330 20 / 508 57 / 25.9
FA-HPG8-10 FA-PPG8-10 FA-HSS8-10 FA-PSS8-10 8 / 203 10 / 3.0 13 / 330 20 / 508 66 / 29.9
FA-HPG8-14 FA-PPG8-14 FA-HSS8-14 FA-PSS8-14 8 / 203 14 / 4.3 13 / 330 20 / 508 74 / 33.6

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WARNING!
MAXAIR3"and4"fumearmshavepinchpoints
at top and middle joints. DONOTPLACEFINGERS
ORHANDSATPINCHPOINTSWHENMOVING
THEARMINTODESIREDPOSITION.
 5 NORMALUSE
The MAXAIR fume arm is designed to remove dust and smoke from the air resulng from a
manufacturingprocess.EachMAXAIRfumearmisbuiltasperthecriteriaandinformaonsupplied
bythecustomerforaspecicapplicaonandshouldnotserveanyotherapplicaonwithoutthe
approval of AQC inc.
 6 OPERATIONANDPURPOSE
Duringnormaloperaon,theMAXAIRfumearmispulledorpushedintoposionnearthesourceof
pollutants(8"to16"fromthesource).Thehoodtubegrabhandle(on5",6"and8"armsonly)may
beusedforlateralorvercalposioningandthehoodcirculargrabhandleallowsfull360degrees
rotaon.Thevacuumfan(opon)drawspollutantswithinthearmandareexhaustedoutside
(whenpermied)orlteredbymeansofanoponaldustcollector(refertoOSHAregulaons
concerningairltraonandrecirculaon).Inordertomaximizevacuumofharmfulpollutants,the
integrateddampershouldbeshutowhenthearmisnotinusewithmulplearminstallaonon
a single exhaust fan.
PINCH POINT
PINCH POINT

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4
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5
7
2
2
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 7 COMPONENTS
7.1 MAXAIRmaincomponents(hangingversion)
1. Socketsetassembly 
2. Flexible hose (typ. of 3)
3. Sockettube   
4. Hood tube
5. Damper handle
6. Connectors for hood movement (typ. of 4)
7. Joint wheel
8. Capture hood
9. Hood grab handle
10. Arculangjoints(typ.of8)
11. Telescopicrecoilspringassemblywithspringstopper(excepton3"arms)

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7.2 MAXAIRmaincomponents(benchmount/portableversion)
1. Socketsetassembly
2. Flexible hose (typ. of 3)
3. Sockettube   
4. Hood tube
5. Damper handle
6. Connectors for hood movement (typ. of 4)
7. Joint wheel
8. Capture hood
9. Hood grab handle
10. Arculangjoints(typ.of8)
1
2
2
2
34
5
67
8
9
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7.3 MAXAIRmaincomponents(telescopicversion)
1. Socketsetassembly 
2. Flexible hose (typ. of 2)
3.  Sockettube(xed)  
4. Hood tube (sliding, twist and lock)
5. Damper handle
6. Connectors for hood movement (typ. of 4)
7. Joint wheel
8. Hood grab handle
9. Arculangjoints(typ.of4)
10. Telescopicrecoilspringassemblywithspringstopper(excepon4"arms)
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
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 8 INSTALLATION
The MAXAIR fume arm is designed to remove dust and smoke from the air resulng from a
manufacturingprocess.EachMAXAIRfumearmisbuiltasperthecriteriaandinformaonsupplied
bythecustomerforaspecicapplicaonandshouldnotserveanyotherapplicaonwithoutthe
approval of AQC inc.
WARNING!
Installaonofequipmentmustbeperformedasperlocal
buildinglawsandregulaons.Structuremustmeetproper
weight support of arm and equipment.
Wall support must be securely bolted
to the wall, see page 15.
 8.1 Inspeconofgoods
The MAXAIR fume arm is shipped assembled except for the spring assembly (when needed).
Proceedwithavisualinspeconuponreceivingthematerialandcheckforanyapparentdamage
that may have happened during freight. Generally, shipment includes the fume arm and support
bracket(inarmboxandifordered).Otheroponalcomponentssuchexhaustfansandextension
booms may be included with shipment.
Inspect box or crate appearance when receiving the goods. Report damages to carrier immediately.
Failure to do so will void future claims.
Note :Becauseofsizesanddimensions,oponaloversizedhoodsmaybeshippednotaachedto
hoodjointassembly.Minimaleldassemblywillberequired.
 8.2 Locaon
1. The area where the fume arm will be installed should be able to sustain the weight of such
alongwiththeaccessories,ducng,fanoranyoponalequipment.
2. Installer should ensure area around the fume arm will be free of obstacles such as beams,
lighngxtures,overhead cranes,etc.
3. Heightofinstallaonforfumearmbracket(hangingversion)shouldbeasshowninchart
below.
4. Forsafetymeasures,aminimumtwo(2)mancrewshouldbeappointedfortheinstallaon.
5. Fumearmmayalsobeductmounted.Ifso,ducngmustbeabletosupportweightofarm
combinedwithpushandpulleectsofmovingthearmforsourcecaptureposon.
6. TheMAXAIRfumearmmayalsobeusedwithoponalAQCequipmentsuchasextension
swingbooms,slidingrailwithtrolley,portableltraonunits,etc. Refer to appropriate
manualforinstallaon.