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Symptom Cause
Solution
Check collection point vs. suggested collection points –
adjust
Minimize excess airflow, use appropriate ducting
Minimize overfeeding of process equipment
Increase filter media area
Change filter media type
Install overbags to prevent blinding
Perform off-line cleaning
Add more compartments or modules
Heavier dust loading than design (scalping
of product) continued
Consult Customer Service (1-800-479-6801)
Check designed airflow against actual airflow, adjust
accordingly
Check collection point vs. suggested collection points,
adjust
Minimize excess airflow, use appropriate ducting
Increase filter media area
Change filter media type
Install overbags to prevent blinding
Perform off-line cleaning
Add more compartments or modules
Evaluate dust to find correct Air-to-Cloth Ratio (Farr Lab)
Blinding of filter media
Consult Customer Service (1-800-479-6801)
Measure air temperature in collector and compare to design
Use dilution air to reduce temperature in collector (change
fans)
Install alternate media that can tolerate higher temperature
Temperature too high
Consult Customer Service (1-800-479-6801)
Restart collector using suggested procedure in manual
Damper fan and slowly open as system starts up
Preheat the collector before start up
Use pre-coat dust to season the cartridges
Improper start-up of collector
Consult Customer Service (1-800-479-6801)
Check fan damper and fan speed, adjust accordingly
Minimize excess airflow, use appropriate ducting
Confirm appropriate location of pickup points and hoods
Increase filter media area
Change filter media type
Install overbags to prevent blinding
Perform off-line cleaning
Add more compartments or modules
Evaluate dust to find correct air-to-cloth ratio (Farr Lab)
High Pressure Drop (continued)
Collector undersized (high air to cloth ratio)
Consult Customer Service (1-800-479-6801)
Run the system with hot air before process gas flow is
introduced
Insulate the collector if it is to be located outside
Install a by-pass line to allow pre-heating of the collection
system
Install a heating system inside the collector
Move collector indoors
Moisture in
Collector
Insufficient preheating
Install moisture resistant or washable cartridges
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