cleanAIR CAP18 Instruction Manual

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OPERATION & MAINTINENCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CAP18
Pass Thru Air Lock Cleanroom Entry System

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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings 3
Installation 3
Wall Mounted Pass Thru Installation 4
Floor Mounted Pass Thru Installation 5
Fire Rated Pass Thru Installation 7
Operation & Maintenance 8
Interlock Operation 8
HEPA Filter Operation 8
Maintenance 9
Troubleshooting 9
Warranty Information 10
Read and Save These Instructions
Please observe the following information related to your product
 Read this guide before installing and/or operating the unit.
 Keep this guide as a reference to the safety and operating instructions.
 Observe warnings associated with handling, installing, using, and maintaining the
CAP18.
 Follow all instructions for set-up, operation, and use.
 Operate ONLY from the type of power source indicated. If you are unsure of the type
of power available to you, contact your dealer or power company.
 This unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current (AC) plug with one
blade wider than the other. This plug will only fit into the power outlet one way for
safety reasons. If the plug does not fit, call an electrician to replace the outlet. DO
NOT REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING TERMINAL. THIS UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED
FOR SAFETY REASONS AND FOR PROPER OPERATION.
 Do not place any power cords where they will have things placed on or against them,
be walked on, or be pinched, especially near the outlet, the plug, or where the power
cord exits the unit.
 Overloading outlets and/or extension cords can result in fire and/or electrical shock.
 ONLY use parts supplied by the manufacturer. Substitutions may result in fire,
electrical shock, or other safety hazards.

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Safety Warnings
 Never expose the assembly to moisture or rain.
 If the unit gets wet, disconnect the power at the source and have an authorized
service inspection before using it again.
 Do not pull on power cords to unplug the unit, and never handle the cord with wet
hands.
 Do not clean the unit with flammable chemicals.
 Do not expose to explosive or hazardous vapors or materials.
 Make sure the unit is well supported to prevent falling.
 Do not block airflow to the unit.
 Disconnect the power before servicing.
 Do not operate below 0 degrees Fahrenheit or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
 This unit is designed to operate in a non-hazardous (non-explosive) environment
with non-condensing air.
 NEVER put objects into the blower.
 Do not operate blower without metal blower guard.
 Review application with your safety commissioner for proper use
Installation
Notes
 Pass thrus must be installed in a flat and level wall capable of supporting the weight
of the pass thru. Weight depends on size, model, and options package.
 The pass thru should be well supported on all sides and securely mounted so that it
will not shift when weight is inserted. If the pass thru is not securely mounted it may
loosen over time.
 Pass thrus need to be installed so that they are square and level. This is critical to
ensure proper alignment of the latch and interlock components.
 The recommended wall cutout is ½” larger than the exterior of the pass thru in each
direction.
 Sloped top mounting frames should be attached to the pass thru before installing in
wall. If there is a sloped top on both sides, one side is screwed into the pass thru
and the wall, the opposite side is only screwed into the wall.

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Standard Wall Mounted Pass Thru Installation
Before installation locate all mounting frames and mounting frame hardware. The “notched”
frame pieces attach to the vertical sides of the pass thru. Wall mounted pass thrus featuring
universal mounting frames can be installed in a variety of configurations as outlined below.

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Floor Mounted Pass Thru Installation
Before installation locate all mounting frames, mounting frame hardware, and shipping
braces. The “notched” frame pieces attach to the top of the pass thru. Floor mounted pass
thrus featuring universal mounting frames can be installed in a variety of configurations as
outlined below.
Unpackaging
If the pass thru is fully welded, skip to mounting frame installation. Non-fully welded floor
mounted pass thrus are attached to a plywood base for shipping. To remove the plywood
base, remove any screws attaching it to the pallet. Then slide the pass thru off the edge of
the pallet and remove the (4) bolts attaching the plywood base located near each corner.
These bolts thread into a nut plate within the pass through walls.
Installation
Remove both of the interior side panels and all shipping braces from within the cabinet. At
this point the interior nut plate can also be removed.
Next reinstall the galvanized shipping braces
along with one shim on each end. These braces
will help retain the correct pass thru width.
Some very large pass thrus also include
diagonal shipping braces to maintain
squareness, these should be installed as well if
applicable. At this point the mounting frames
can be installed.
It is critical that the pass thru is square when
mounting frames are installed. If the pass thru
is not square the latch and interlock
components can become misaligned.

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Floor Mounted Pass Thru Installation (Continued)
Anchoring to Floor (Optional)
To anchor a non-fully welded pass thru to the floor, drill though the 7/16” holes within the
pass thru wall cavity into the floor for anchor bolts. Clean Air Products does not provide
anchoring hardware. The shipping braces and shims should still be installed during this step.
Final Assembly
Once the pass thru is fully secured and functioning within the wall remove the shipping
braces and reinstall the interior side panels. Adjust floor sweeps if needed by loosening all
screws attaching the sweep and moving it along the slots. Replace any exposed zinc
hardware with the provided stainless steel hardware.

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Fire Rated Pass Thru Installation
Most fire rated pass thrus come with pre-installed universal anchoring brackets welded into
the frame throat as shown. These can be anchored to a variety of wall types. Below are the
most common installation methods.
The pass thru must be installed plumb and square to ensure proper door alignment.
Shimming may be necessary to square the cabinet.
Installation Notes
It is recommended that floor
mounted fire rated units be
anchored to the floor in addition to
the wall.
Maintain clearance between frame
return flanges and stud for inserting
drywall.
Do not install drywall until you are
certain the frame and pass thru are
plumb and square.
Drywall must extend at least ½” into
the frame.

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Operation & Maintenance
After installation the pass thru should be checked for proper function. Door latches and
interlock components should be aligned and operate smoothly.
Interlock Operation
Pass thru interlocks prevent both doors from being open at the same time. When one door
opens the opposite side is locked. The most common interlock styles are listed below.
90° Rotation T-Handles
The T-handles are connected so when one side is
unlocked (T-handle vertical) the opposite side will be
locked (T-handle horizontal). The T-handles can only be
turned when both doors are closed; when one door is
open the internal guide pin is decompressed and will
prevent the T-handles from turning.
Fire Rated / Bio-Design Interlocks
Fire rated and Bio-Design interlocks do not have stainless steel T-handles. They both have
interlock mechanisms which will lock the opposite side automatically as soon as a door is
opened.
Magnetic Interlocks
If your pass thru is equipped with magnetic style interlocks the doors are normally locked.
The doors are unlocked by an illuminated capacitive touch button. When both of the doors
are closed the buttons are green the doors can be unlocked. If a door is open the buttons
are red and the opposite door cannot be unlocked.
HEPA filtered units equipped with the optional air shower style controls may also be locked
while the filter is running. Wiring schemtics are included with the manual inside unit.
HEPA Filtered Pass Thru Operation
HEPA filter blowers are set to a velocity of 90ft/min from the factory and feature a speed
control for adjustment in the field. HEPA filters will remove 99.99% of airborne particles at
0.3 µm. Test sheets and a wiring schematic are included in each pass thru with the manual.
Do not touch the filter media; if the media becomes damaged the filter will need to be
replaced.
Air Flow
Standard CAP18WHF HEPA filtered pass thrus continuously recirculate the air within the
walls through perforations in the inner side panels. Fully welded HEPA filtered pass thrus
purge air through the dirty side door. Air flow diagrams can be found on our website.

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Maintenance
 At least once a day wipe down interior surfaces and knobs. Contaminate can get into
the pass thru while the dirty side door is open. Particles can float into the pass thru
and settle on the interior. If left uncleaned this contamination can then be
transferred into the cleanroom.
 If the pass thru doors feature polycarbonate or acrylic windows wipe them down
lightly with soft cleanroom wipes to avoid scratching. Verify that any cleaning
chemicals used are compatible the with window material before cleaning.
 Once a year check that the pass thru is securely mounted. All hardware, including
perimeter mounting screws should be securely fastened.
 Verify that any cleaning chemicals used are compatible with cabinet materials.
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Interlock T-handles will not turn
Check that the interlock strikes aren’t bent; they should be at a 90° angle to the door.
Mechanical Interlock T-handles turn even when the door is open
Look inside the rectangular slot on the front of the cabinet to check that the guide pin is
functioning properly.

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Warranty Information
Clean Air Products Corporation warrants that it will repair FOB its factory or furnish without
charge FOB its factory a similar part to replace any material in its equipment within one
year after the date of sale if proved to the satisfaction of the company to have been
defective at the time it was sold provided that all parts claimed defective shall be returned,
properly identified to the company at its factory, freight charges prepaid. Factory installed
equipment of accessories is warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the original
equipment manufacturer, and this warranty shall not apply to any portion of the equipment
modified by the user. Claims under this warranty should be directed to Clean Air Products,
8605 Wyoming Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, setting forth in detail the nature of
the defect, the date of the initial installation, and the serial number and model number of
the equipment.
HEPA filters are warranted to have their given efficiency at the time of shipping
Parts shipped to replace warranty items shall be invoiced out with 60 day terms. Credit shall
be issued when defective parts are returned to Clean Air Products’ factory. (Contaminated
materials shall be credited after receipt of proper disposal is sent to Clean Air Products.)
When special shipping containers are used to ship out new product, defective parts are to
be returned in the same container. This shall be so stated on the Bill of Lading sent with the
replacement parts.
Contaminated Parts and Equipment
Clean Air Products must be notified if defective parts, or other materials supplied to the
purchaser are contaminated with hazardous chemicals or carcinogenic materials that are
considered hazardous or carcinogenic by the EPA or other regulatory agencies. These parts
are not to be shipped back to Clean Air Products’ factory. The purchaser shall be responsible
for proper disposal and all costs associated with the disposal and/or storage of the defective
contaminated equipment. Prior to their disposal, Clean Air Products may require inspection
of said defective materials.
The user and purchaser shall each be responsible and be back charged for cleanup and
disposal of all contaminated materials shipped back to Clean Air Products’ factory.