Precision Air Products’ HEPA-Vent FP Fan Filter Unit for Clean Spaces Offers Low Profile, Low Energy Consumption, Low Sound Levels

Building owners seeking clean spaces for the protection of their employees and for protecting the quality of their product benefit from self-powered HEPA filter.

Hopkins, Minnesota -- September 8, 2005 -- Precision Air Products has introduced the model HEP-FP fan filter unit, an affordable means of providing filtered air into a clean space using on-board fans to push air through a HEPA filter.

Fan filter units are used in any room requiring clean air: hospital operating and procedure rooms, pharmacies, laboratories, clean manufacturing and workspaces.

The superior performance of the HEP-FP offers building owners minimal operating cost, and the quietest operating sound levels. The low profile of the HEPA-Vent FP means it fits more easily into tight interstitial spaces common above the ceilings of clean rooms. When integrated with a Lami-Air ceiling framing system, owners benefit from a ceiling that looks and functions as a single system, from a single manufacturer.

For additional information on the HEPA-Vent FP, contact Precision Air Products or visit
http://www.precisionairproducts.com/ProdDetail.aspx?id=30.

About Precision Air Products Company:

Precision Air Products Co. seeks to satisfy the marketplace need for a best-in-class provider of specialty air distribution solutions in applications where environmental quality is critical.

Contact:
Fred Kline, Director of Sales
Precision Air Products Co.
952-854-4121
555-555-5555
www.precisionairproducts.com

DESCRIPTION
Precision Air Products offers the model HEP-FP fan filter unit, an affordable means of providing filtered air into a clean space using on-board fans to push air through the HEPA filter. Supply air enters the unit, and is filtered twice, first through a pre-filter, then through a room-side replaceable, 99.99% efficient (@ 0.3 microns) HEPA filter. The standard HEPA filter is furnished with a gel-seal channel that integrates with a knife-edge in the unit frame to eliminate filter bypass. An optional inlet collar replaces the pre-filter, and allows the unit to be ducted to a primary air system. In this application, the HEP-FP is able to push air through the HEPA filter without impacting thepressure requirements of the air handler, ideal for retrofitting existing clean rooms, or for adding new spaces served by existing air handlers. Model HEP-FP-RSR additionally provides easy room-side filter change-out. A three-speed switch controls the volume of air entering the room. The low profile of the HEP-FP allows for easy installation in tight above-ceiling spaces. The superior performance of the HEP-FP offers building owners both minimal operating cost, and the quietest operating sound levels. When integrated with a Lami-Air ceiling framing system, owners benefit from a ceiling that looks and functions as a single system, from a single manufacturer. Construction trades benefit from Precision Air Products’ extensive application experience and trade coordination capabilities, resulting in minimal installation time and maximum performance.

APPLICATIONS
Fan filter units are used in any room requiring clean air: hospital operating rooms, pharmacies, laboratories, clean manufacturing and workspaces.

FEATURES

• HEPA FILTERS. Room-side replaceable, room-side serviceable filters are available with model HEP-FP-RSR only. Both models are furnished with HEPA filters that are 99.99% efficient at removing of 0.3 micron particles from the supply air. Tested to be leak-free in accordance with IEST Recommended Practices.
• PRE-FILTERS. Supplied on non-ducted units (no duct collar), pre-filters have a MERV-8 rating, are easily snapped in and out, and are washable for re-use.
• SELF-POWERED. Choice of 115v, 220v and 277v permanent split capacitor type fan motor with direct-drive forward curved fan. Unit develops 90 FPM (+/- 10 FPM) average face velocity 6” below filter face.
• COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY GUIDELINES. UL listed as 2F82 Air Filter; ISO 14644-1 Class 5; IEST Recommended Practices.
• QUIET. 48 dBA on low speed. (See performance data for details.)
• CHOICE OF MODULE SIZES. 24” x 24”, 24” x 48”. Special module sizes are available.
• LOW PROFILE. Model HEP-FPR-SR overall height is only 14”; Model HEP-FP is only 13”.
• HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION – housing: aluminum walk-able plenum, motor: 80,000 hr bearing life.

OPTIONS

• ROUND INLET COLLAR. 10” OR 12” diameter.
• INPUT POWER. 120, 220 or 277 volts.
• AIRFLOW INDICATOR LIGHT. For monitoring unit operation.
• SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL. Replaces standard 3-speed switch and allows for a wide range of air volume settings.
• ULPA FILTERS. 99.9995% efficient at removing of 0.12 micron particles from the supply air.
• POWER CORD. Provides installation and maintenance convenience.
• CONSTRUCTION. Aluminum or stainless steel.
• FINISH. Mill aluminum or stainless steel, or white powder-coated aluminum.
• FACEPLATE. Perforated or expanded metal.
• MOUNTING. Threaded inserts (1/4”-20) or eyebolts.
• CEILING FRAMING. Factory-welded heavy-duty clean room ceiling framing suspends fan filter units and may also suspend fill-in panels, and lights (by others), while sealing the room from the interstitial space. Pre-fabricated ceiling sub-sections are factory welded to dramatically reduce field installation time and enhance delivered quality. Gasketing seals the interface between structural elements and the diffusers, eliminating the need for messy caulking.

SELECTION
Fan filter units are selected to provide the required air change rate, and the desired room coverage. Please refer to the Performance Data to evaluate options. In rooms where opening the ceiling is undesirable, specify units with the inlet collar. Otherwise, units will be shipped with a pre-filter requiring service from the ceiling-side of the unit. For maximum room cleanliness, specify inlet collar and duct the room return air to the inlet collar. Use published Specifying & Ordering codes to completely describe desired product. Contact your local Precision Air Products Co. representative for assistance in selecting units appropriate for your application.

INSTALLATION
The HEP-FP unit lid is furnished with ¼”-20 threaded inserts in four corners for individually suspending the unit. Eyebolts are optional, for suspending units from wire.

With optional welded ceiling framing, prefabricated ceiling sub-sections are fastened together on the floor of the room, forming a single ceiling system that is then lifted into place and anchored. Fan filter units and fill-in panels plus lights (by others) are then suspended from the framing.

Optional installation services include factory installation supervision, whereby factory engineers work side-by-side with the installing sub-contractor, providing installation training and support, to assure the system is installed according to the specifications. Optionally, the factory engineer may inspect and install HEPA filters, scan test the installed filters for leaks, and certify that the system meets project specifications.