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Site Requirements
Air Supply
Ventilation
The output device requires a clean, dry, oil-free, dust-free, and moisture-free air supply
of 1130 liters/min @ 827 kPA (40 SCFM @ 100 psi dynamic minimum to 120 psi
dynamic maximum) of shop air, not to exceed 120 psi static.
A screw-type or scroll-type compressor is preferred. The air supply should conform
to ISO 8573-1 Class 4.
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Maximum particle size 15 m (0.0006 in.)
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Concentration of solid contaminants: 8 mg/m
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Maximum pressure dew point 3ºC (37.4ºF)
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Maximum oil content 5 mg/m
Note: Do not add lubricant.
No filtration can be 100% efficient (for example, carbon monoxide is not captured
by Kodak filters). That is why outdoor air ventilation is required with the debris
removal system. Air exhaust vents (where air is drawn out of the room) should be
located as close to the debris removal cabinet and output device as possible.
The ThermoFlex Wide II device requires a minimum of 340 m
outdoor air ventilation. This air ventilation prevents the accumulation of airborne
emissions that may be released when certain media are imaged.
Outdoor air ventilation must not be confused with air circulation in the room that
results from temperature control or humidity control. Outdoor air ventilation may be
roughly estimated to be 10% to 30% of the air circulation rate in the room. To
achieve adequate air mixing, Kodak recommends at least 3 ACH (air changes per
hour).
These recommendations apply to a single device with no other equipment in the
room. Other imaging equipment, processors, ovens, HVAC systems, and so on, may
contribute additional emissions to the work environment, increasing the amount of
outdoor air ventilation required.
The customer is responsible for assessing the level of airborne emissions in the
room to ensure that, upon installation of the ThermoFlex Wide II, the requirements
of local, state, provincial, regional, and national regulations for occupational health
and safety are satisfied. In the event of any uncertainty about the levels of airborne
emissions, the customer should arrange for an indoor air quality assessment to be
conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist.
1. Guidelines for achieving these specifications for air cleanliness, volume and
pressure are provided in Air Compressors for Creo Output Devices (part number
750-00006A).
2. This is a default value. Certain media may require higher ventilation; to check the
recommended value for specific media, refer to the CTP Media Imaging
Performance Database (available from your Kodak representative).
3. Information on the hazardous compounds released by a particular media during
imaging should be available from the media manufacturer's Material Safety Data
Sheet or equivalent document.
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(0.000216 oz./yd.
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3
(0.000135 oz./yd.
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3
)
3
2
/hr (200 cfm)
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