ULS VersaLaser VL-200 Safety & Installation Instructions page 24

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For personal safety and noise control reasons, we recommend that the blower be mounted
OUTSIDE the building.
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Rigid tubing should be used for 90% of the distance traveled between the blower and the laser
system. The tubing should be smooth walled and have as few 90 degree bends as possible.
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Install a gate to control airflow and to close off the exhaust from the outside environment when
the laser is not in use. Place this gate within 5 – 10 feet from the laser system.
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Use a short piece of industrial grade, wire reinforced rubber tubing to connect the end of the
gate to the laser system. This will provide mobility and will dampen blower vibrations.
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Have the blower electrically wired to a wall switch in the same room for easy ON/OFF control.
The following diagram shows a typical exhaust system layout. Use this as a guideline to proper exhaust
system installation.
NOTE: Although this diagram just serves as an example, we recommend installation of the exhaust
system by a local, licensed contractor to meet safety and local code requirements as well as being able
to calculate the correct size blower required for your particular installation. Length of exhaust pipe,
exhaust pipe diameter, number of 90‐degree angles, and other restrictions must be calculated when
determining the correct exhaust blower unit. Installing an undersized or oversized blower is not only
unsafe, but it can also lead to premature and excessive wear and tear to the laser system as well as
premature failure of the blower.