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ACT Dust Collectors
Bag-In Bag-Out Collars (OPTIONAL)
Bag-in/bag-out collars are used when harmful dusts are present or simply to minimize exposure to any dust.
They minimize the amount of dust the operator comes in contact with by allowing the operator to replace the
filters by using a bag strapped onto the collar. Although this procedure does greatly reduce exposure to the
dusts, it is hard to completely avoid any exposure. It is strongly recommended that the operator still use
proper protective clothing, including respirators.
1. Remove the filter access cover and set it aside.
If you would like, you can use a bag for this
process to further minimize exposure. Starting
at the top row of the dust collector will prevent
dusts from falling on to new filters already
installed in the rows below.
2. Take a new bag and place it over the outside of
the bag collar. Secure the bag around the collar
with the provided strap. Securely tighten the
strap.
3. Grab the bottom of the bag, reach in and twist
the filter to drop off any dust that may be in the
pleats of the filter, and then pull the filter out into
the bag.
4. Before removing the bag from the collar, it is
recommended that you twist the bag to prevent
the dust from escaping and use a tie to seal off
the bag.
5. Remove the bag from the collar.
6. If there are two filters in your filter access hole,
repeat this process for the next filter.
7. Place the new filter into the filter access hole. To
further minimize exposure to dusts, this can be
done by first loading the new filter into a bag.
8. Replace the filter access door and continue this
process until all filters have been replaced.
Secure bag on to the collar
Reach in and grab the filter with the bag
Remove the filter while still inside of the bag
