Blue Ox OX3000 Series User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OX3000 Series
Installation and Service Manual
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
UNPACKING
MOUNTING
ELECTRICAL
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
***IMPORTANT***
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATING TO WORKER SAFETY. READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED. ALL THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF DUST AND MIST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST; THEREFORE, OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. A FIRE
PROTECTION EXPERT SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN THE EVENT THE PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE THAT PRESENTS A
POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE OR FIRE PROPAGATION. REFER TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, AND DISCUSS YOUR INTENDED USE
WITH YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR BLUE OX. WORKERS HANDLING EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED TO
CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A SAFE MANNER.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Cabinet
Finish
16 GA Cold-rolled Steel
Circuit Blue” Chemical Resistant Powder Coating Paint
(Brown and Black also available)
Size Standard Unit 72” L 24” W 24” H
Wrap-A-Round Option 108” L 24” W 24” H
Unit Options 3000 Standard
3000-CF (Dual Carbon After-Filters)
3000-WA (Wrap-A-Round Filter Cage)
Shipping
Weight
Standard Unit
Carbon Filter Option
175 lbs.
200 lbs.
Wrap-A-Round Option 255 lbs.
Power 115 Volt OR 208-230VAC 10.2 AMPS 950 Watts @115V
Capacity
Motor
Switch
Blower
Grille
Bag Filter
Pre-filter
Options
Warranty
Max 3000 CFM
¾H.P. Direct Drive with thermal overload (@60Hz) (72 dBA)
Two Speed Switch (Three speeds available – see wiring diagram)
10 by10Direct Drive Centrifugal Forward Curve
Four way individually adjustable blades
Standard/Wrap: (2) 24” x 24” x 22” (65% or95%) 8 Pocket bag filter
With Carbon Filter option: (2) 24” x 24” x 15” - 95% - 12 pocket bagfilter
(2) 24” x 24” x 4” - 35% - Pleated Pre-filter (Beverage Board Frame)
(2) 24” x 24” x 4” - (Optional) Aluminum Mesh Pre-Filter (Washable and re-useable)
Silencer with Louver (lowers noise from fan exhaust by 6-8decibels)
Silencer with Grille (lowers noise from fan exhaust by10-12 decibels)
Magnehelic Pressure Gauge (Indicates when to change filter)
L-Bracket – Ideal for Wall Mounting
Strut Channel – 28” Hanging Brackets for Mounting
Drain Plug – Oil / Mist Drain via Hose Barb Fitting
UV Light Catalyst Bar – Kills airborne bacteria, mold, and viruses.
Eye Bolts – Installed by factory for easy mounting (not available on WA models) Eye
Bolt Kit – Includes Eye Bolts (4), Chain, and Q-Link (not available onWA models)
Three years on all parts, does notinclude filters.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BLUE OX3000

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Follow all electrical and safety codes as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections and wiring.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards require specific duct design and dust collector configuration
when collecting potentially reactive metal dusts, such as aluminum, magnesium, and other materials. NFPA also
covers other dusts such as grain and plastics, etc. A guideline for determining the precautions to be taken can be found
in NFPA 497. Other NFPA standards may apply to your specific application. Consult current NFPA standards,
available for NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269, 800-344-3555, for applicable safeguards which may be
required for the Installation, Operation, and Service of this product.
Additional references are the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code.
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DISCLAIMER
Although instructions and recommendations are included for installation or your mist or dust collector equipment, the manufacturer does not
assume responsibility for the installation of this equipment nor shall be held liable for direct or consequential damages resulting from improper
methods, structural failure or inadequate supports.
WARNING
1. Avoid mixing combustible materials such as (but not limited to) buffing lint, paper / wood dust, aluminum or magnesium
with dust generated from the grinding of ferrous materials. This creates a potential for fire due to the mixing of sparks and
combustible materials.
2. Under no conditions should the machine operator be allowed to put lit cigarettes or any burning object into this or any dust/
mist control system.
3.
Installation of this unit in applications where there is a chance for heated and/or flammable materials to enter the unit
should be evaluated to determine if a fire protection/extinguishing system should be installed. Federal, state or local
codes, a required by organizations such as NFPA and Factory Mutual Insurance or your insurance carrier may require
such a system. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. can offer basic guidelines for such an installation; however,
final installation
design is the responsibility of the filtration unit Owner/User.
4. Explosion relief vents are required on some applications. Consult with an insurance underwriter or an NFPA manual to
determine proper vent size ratio. Dust or mist collectors must be located outdoors unless otherwise indicated by NFPA
standards. Dust and mist collectors DO NOT CONTAIN EXPLOSION RELIEF VENTS as shipped from the factory and
must be field installed per NFPA standards.
BLUE OX LIMITED WARRANTY
Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. warrants all products sold, only to purchasers for use in business or for resale, against defects in
workmanship or materials under normal use for three years after date of purchase from Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. This
three year warranty does include standard warranties from purchased parts such as blowers, motors, valves, etc. All purchased
items will fall under the manufacturers’ standard warranty. Any part which is determined to be defective in material or
workmanship and returned to Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. or authorized service facility, as Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc.
designates, shipping cost prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced, at Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. option.
Any liability for consequential and incidental damage is expressly disclaimed. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. liability, in all
events, is limited to and shall not exceed, the purchase price paid. Title and risk of loss pass to buyer on delivery to the common
carrier. If product is damaged in transit, recipient must file claim with carrier. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. will make a good
faith effort for prompt correction or other adjustments with respect to any product that proves to be defective within the
warranty period.
SAFETY RULES

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SAFETY
READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED. THIS MANUAL
CONTAINS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATING TO WORKER SAFETY. WORKERS
HANDLING EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A
SAFE MANNER. ALL THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF DUST AND MIST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST. THEREFORE, OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. A FIRE PROTECTION EXPERT SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN THE EVENT
THE PRODUCT IN INTENDED FOR USES, WHICH PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE OR FIRE
PROPOGATION. REFER TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, AND DISCUSS YOUR INTENDED USE
WITH AIR CLEANING SPECIALISTS, INC.
Initial Inspection
If your new BLUE OX units were shipped in by truck you should inspect the carton for damages or possible
shortages. If there are any signs of possible shipping damages, unpack the units and make a note of the
shortage or damage on the freight bill before signing it. If the carton is opened at a later time and there is
damage to the unit, you should file a concealed damage claim with the delivery carrier. They are responsible
for any damages in shipment or shortages that were actually shipped.
Installing Your New BLUE OX Units
All installations must meet all electrical or mechanical building codes that may apply in your particular area.
If there are no local requirements, you should follow the National requirements. If the optional Drain Plug
was installed in your unit, you can connect an appropriate 3/8” I.D. rubber hose for oil/mist routing.
All chains, hooks, bolts or other items used in the installation must be at least strong enough to support
FOUR times the weight of each unit. Unit weights are as follows:
BLUE OX3000 ………………………………………………175 lbs.
BLUE OX3000-CF…………………………………………190 lbs.
BLUE OX3000-WA .......................................................... 255 lbs.
There are many different ways to install your units. The most common method of installing the units is to
support them from the ceiling structure with four chains. If the factory is going to utilize this method, you
should have 4 holes drilled down through the top of the unit approximately 6” from each end and 1” from each
side of the unit. The factory will then install Eye-Bolts that can be used to attached chain or rod. An eye bolt
kit is available at an additional cost.
Another available option is Strut Channel, which will be placed underneath the Blue OX and then hung with
appropriate steel chains and Q-Links.
The top end of the chains must be secured to the ceiling structure in a safe and acceptable manner.
The last typical method for installation is a duel L-Bracket mount, which is ideal for wall mounting.
The next page includes sketches indicating possible methods of mounting your OX3000 cabinets. Please
ensure all installations are secure and meet all local, state, and federal codes. Be sure your unit is connected
to the proper voltage and is protected by correct size fuses or breakers.
Methods for Mounting your OX3000 Unit

Option 1 - Mounting with Eye Bolts
Chain (Swinging) to
Ceiling/Roof Truss
24"
Option 2 - Mounting Strut Channel
Strut Channel Installed to
Ceiling Truss
OX3000 Inst all at i on, Mounting Options
72"

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Front – Filter Side Front View
Bolt Unit to L-Bracket
Lag Screw to Wall Stud
Bolt with Spreader Nut if
no Stud (Block Wall)
Please note that other methods are possible, but not offered, supplied, or specified by Air Cleaning Specialists
Inc. All mounting should be done by a professional installer or contractor, in a safe and legal manner.
BLUE OX products are designed to improve your environment. OX3000 series collects dust, smoke, oil mist,
oil smoke, and other atmospheric pollutants in industrial plants, shops, schools, and factories with high
L-Brackets should be 6”
from the ends of the unit,
then secured to the wall.
Option 3 – Wall Mounting with L-Brackets
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efficiency, 2or3 stage filtration. It is a complete air filter packaged unit that can be installed easily and used as a free
hanging airfilter unit to clean the ambient pollutants, smoke and haze.
The OX3000 consists of a 4” pleated pre-filter that traps dust and larger particles. The second stage, micro-glass multi-
pocket bag filter has 98% arrestance and either 65 or 95% efficiency (depending on the application) on the atmospheric
dust spot test, removing smoke and other submicron size particles from the air. Changing out the filters is easy as it
requires no tools. The 4” pre-filter pulls from the unit and can be replaced. The main filter is located directly behind
the 4” pre-filter and pulls out also. For light odors, there is an optional 2” 50% bypass charcoal filter available.
MOTORS
All direct drive motors areprotected with automatic restart overload protection.
All belt driven units must be protected externally.
OPERATION
Do not operate your units without filter for more than a few minutes at a time.
MAGNEHELIC PRESSURE GAGE OPTION
This isan option to help determine when to change the filters. As thebagsfill with contaminants, theneedle on the
gage will rise. We recommend changing the bags between 1.25 – 1.50 above the reading with clean filters. It is normal to
change thepleated twice (or more) as much as theinside bag filter. After thepleated has beenchanged and there isno
longer a drop in pressure, then it is time to change main filter. The reading may vary depending upon the contaminants.
Please consult your Sales Engineer for further information.
FILTERS
All units areequipped with replaceable type media filters. Insome cases, where contaminants being picked uparedry,
it is possible to blow out the pre-filters andreuse them. Filters are available in a number of different degrees of
efficiencies. The filters in your new OX3000 unit have been selected by your representative to best collect your
particular type of contaminant.
Media type filters actually become more efficient as they load with contamination. However, as thefilters load up, the
air flow volume will decrease and eventually will reach a point where they must be replaced to restore the original air
flow. Changing thefilters inyour new OX3000 air cleaner iseasy. Old filters are simply pulled out of the entrance end
of the unit and new filters are installed. Notools are required. Turning the unit on when installing new filters will help
to pull them into place.
GENERAL NOTE: CLEANING ANDINSPECTION OF CABINET
After thedirty components have beenremoved, inspect the cabinet interior. Remove foreign material, wipe interior, and
clean allfilter seating surfaces.
When installing new filters the opening inthe bag filter and the pre-filter should be ina vertical position. Be sure the
cloth part of thebag does not bunch upbetween thebag header and the angle iron filter stops onthecabinet. The pre-
filter should be installed with thewire meshto theinside of theunit. Replacement filters can be supplied by your
representative.
LOUVERS
Four way lovers areprovided onallunits to permit you to direct the discharge airaway form pilot lights on heaters and
to help you obtain thebest air flow pattern for maximum cleaning.
PARTS
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Use a qualified electrical technician to create your electrical circuit, install your
disconnect, and wire your motor junction box.
OX3000 Wiring Diagram

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OX3000 with 3 speed Switch Wiring Diagram

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ITEM
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
30-1000
¾ H.P. Direct Drive
2
30-1500
10” Complete Blower
3
30-1501
Blower Wheel
4
30-1502
Motor Mount
5
30-2000
Two Speed Motor Switch
6
30-2002
12’ Power Cord (1 Phase)
7
30-3000
4-Way Adjustable Louver
OX3000 Replacement Filters
ITEM
PART #
DESCRIPTION
8
BOF-4404
4” Pleated Pre-Filter (Beverage Board Frame)
9
BOF-4404-AM
4” Washable Aluminum Mesh Pre-Filter
10
BOF-442268
24” X 24” X 22” -65% Bag Filter (8 Pocket)
11
BOF-442298
24” X 24” X 22” -95% Bag Filter (8 Pocket)
12
BOF-4415912
24” X 24” X 15” - 95% Bag Filter (12 Pocket)
13
BOF-4402-CF
24” X 24” X 2” After-filter - Carbon – (9 lbs.)
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Remedy
Motor starts with a whine and does not
reach full speed.
If three-phase powered, stop motor
immediately. It may be “single phasing” and
will overheat, possibly damaging internal
windings. Check fuses and/or wires for an
interruption in one of the lines. The motor
may be operating on two phases only.
Motor makes a scraping or knocking noise.
Check motor cooling fan and its cover. It
may have been damaged or shifted in transit
and motor fan is rubbing. Check for loose
blower wheel on motor shaft – tighten if
necessary.
No suction or pressure, or some suction but
not as required (low or no airflow).
Check and open all dampers, if installed.
Check ducting for blockage, if installed.
Check for dirty or blocked filters (refer to
Maintenance section). Check rotation of fan.
Excess vibration.
Check structural support members. Tighten
all bolts on legs and cross braces. Make sure
entire structure is solid. Check for loose
blower wheel – tighten if necessary.
Contaminants blowing through unit.
Check for torn or damaged filters.
Check filter seals. If carbon module is used,
make sure filter sock in place.
Check door seals.
Motor over-amping nameplate.
Access door open, close doors.
Incorrect filters or no filters in the unit.
Ductwork faulty.
If after performing the above TROUBLESHOOTING the unit fails to perform to
specifications, contact:
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Motor Trouble Guide
The purpose of this guide is to suggest common answers to electrical problems. The
information is not all-inclusive and does not necessarily apply in all cases. When unusual
operating conditions, repetitive failures, or other problems occur, consult an electric motor
service firm for assistance.
Trouble
Cause – What To Do
Motor fails to start.
Blown fuses – Replace with time-delay fuses
or circuit breakers. Check for grounded
winding.
Low voltage – Use higher voltage tap on
transformer terminals, increase wire size.
Check for poor connections.
Improper line connections – Check
connections against diagram supplied with
motor.
Overload tripped – Check and reset relay in
starter. Check heater rating against motor
nameplate current rating. Check motor load.
If the motor has manual re-set thermal
protector, check if it has been tripped.
Motor may be overloaded – Reduce load.
Increase motor size.
If permanent split capacitor motor, capacitor
may be open – Indicated by humming sound.
Replace run capacitor. See nameplate for
correct value.
Defective motor or starter – Repair or
replace.
Motor stalls.
Overloaded motor – Reduce load or increase
motor size.
Low motor voltage – See that nameplate
voltage is maintained.
Motor does not come up to speed.
Not applied properly – Consult motor service
firm for proper type. Use larger motor.
Motor takes too long to accelerate.
Excess loading; high inertia load – Reduce
load. Increase motor size.
Inadequate wiring – Increase wire size.
Check for poor connections.
Applied voltage too low – Reconnect to a
higher transformer tap. Increase wire size.
Check for poor connections.
Defective motor – Repair or replace.
Inadequate starting torque – Replace with
higher horsepower motor.

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Motor vibrates or is excessively noisy.
Motor misaligned –Realign.
High voltages – Check wiring connections,
transformer.
Worn, damaged, dirty or overloaded
bearings – Replace, check loading and
alignment.
Loose or defective or out-of-balance air
mover – Tighten set screw(s), repair or
replace.
Insufficient speed change.
Insufficient motor load – Use a lower
horsepower motor. Reduce system
restrictions (blower). Increase system
restriction (blower fan).
Motor overheats while running under load.
Overload – Reduce load; increase motor size.
Dirt preventing ventilation – Clean motor.
Faulty connection – Clean, tighten or
replace.
High or low voltage – Check voltage at
motor; should not be more that 10% above or
below rated.
Defective motor – Repair or replace.
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