Blue Ox 2500, 2500-CF, 2500-WAL, 2500-HE, BLUE Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

OX2500 Series

Installation and Service Manual

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

UNPACKING

MOUNTING
ELECTRICAL
OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

TROUBLESHOOTING

***IMPORTANT***

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATING TO WORKER SAFETY. READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL

COMPLETELY AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED. ALL THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF DUST AND MIST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND

EQUIPMENT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST; THEREFORE, OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. A FIRE

PROTECTION EXPERT SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN THE EVENT THE PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE THAT PRESENTS A

POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE OR FIRE PROPAGATION. REFER TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, AND DISCUSS YOUR INTENDED USE

WITH AIR CLEANING SPECIALISTS, INC. WORKERS HANDLING EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED TO

CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A SAFE MANNER.

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BLUE OX2500

Cabinet 16 GA Cold Rolled Steel

Finish “Circuit Blue” Chemical Resistant Powder Coating Paint

(Brown and Black also available)

Size Standard 59” L 24” W 24” H
Wrap-A-Round Option 77” L 24” W 24” H

Unit Options 2500 Standard
2500-CF (2” Carbon After-Filter)
2500-HE (HEPA Filter)
2500-WAL/WAR (Wrap-A-Round Filter)

Shipping- Standard 150 lbs.
Weight Carbon Pre-Filter 160 lbs.
HEPA Filter Option 190 lbs.

Wrap-A-Round Filter Option 185 lbs.

Power 115 Volt 10.2 AMPS 950 Watts

Capacity Max 2500 CFM / Max 2000 with HEPA

Motor PSC Type ¾ H.P. Direct Drive with Thermal Overload @ 62 dBA

Switch Two Speed Switch

Blower 10 by 10 Direct Drive Centrifugal Forward Curve

Grille Louver with Four-way Individually Adjustable Blades

Bag Filter Standard/Carbon Filter/Wrap: 24” x 24” x 36” - 65% - 8 pocket bag filter
With HEPA or Carbon Bank option: 24” x 24” x 15” - 95% - 12 pocket bag filter

Pre-Filter 24” x 24” x 4” - 35% Pleated pre-filter (Beverage Board Frame)
24” x 24” x 4” - (Optional) Aluminum Mesh pre-filter (Washable and re-useable)

Options Silencers – Directional reduces sound by 6-8 dB, and Non-Directional @ 10-12 dB
Magnehelic Pressure Gauge (Indicates when to change filter)
Eye-Bolts – Installed by Factory for easy mounting
Eye-Bolt Kit – Includes Eye Bolts (4), Chain, and Q-Link
L-Bracket – Ideal for Wall Mounting
Strut Channel – 28” Hanging Brackets for Mounting
Drain Plug – Oil / Mist Drain via Hose Barb Fitting

Warranty Three years on all parts, does not include filters

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WARNING

1. Avoid mixing combustible materials such as (but not limited to) buffing lint, paper / wood dust, aluminum or
magnesium with dust generated from the grinding of ferrous materials. This creates a potential for fire due
to the mixing of sparks and combustible materials.

2. Under no conditions should the machine operator be allowed to put lit cigarettes or any burning object into
this or any dust/mist control system.

3. Installation of this unit in applications where there is a chance for heated and/or flammable materials to
enter the unit should be evaluated to determine if a fire protection/extinguishing system should be installed.
Federal, state or local codes, a required by organizations such as NFPA and Factory Mutual Insurance or
your insurance carrier may require such a system. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. can offer basic guidelines
for such an installation; however, final installation design is the responsibility of the filtration unit
Owner/User.

4. Explosion relief vents are required on some applications. Consult with an insurance underwriter or an
NFPA manual to determine proper vent size ratio. Dust or mist collectors must be located outdoors unless
otherwise indicated by NFPA standards. Dust and mist collectors DO NOT CONTAIN EXPLOSION
RELIEF VENTS as shipped from the factory and must be field installed per NFPA standards.

BLUE OX LIMITED WARRANTY

Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. warrants all products sold, only to purchasers for use in business or for resale, against
defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for three years after date of purchase from Air Cleaning
Specialists, Inc. This three year warranty does include standard warranties from purchased parts such as blowers,

motors, valves, etc. All purchased items will fall under the manufacturers’ standard warranty. Any part which is

determined to be defective in material or workmanship and returned to Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. or authorized
service facility, as Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. designates, shipping cost prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy,
repaired or replaced, at Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. option. Any liability for consequential and incidental damage is
expressly disclaimed. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. liability, in all events, is limited to and shall not exceed, the
purchase price paid. Title and risk of loss pass to buyer on delivery to the common carrier. If product is damaged in
transit, recipient must file claim with carrier. Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. will make a good faith effort for prompt
correction or other adjustments with respect to any product that proves to be defective within the warranty period.

SAFETY RULES

Follow all electrical and safety codes as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Qualified personnel should perform all electrical
connections and wiring only.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards require specific duct design and dust collector configuration when
collecting potentially reactive metal dusts, such as aluminum, magnesium, and other materials. NFPA also covers other
dusts such as grain and plastics, etc. A guideline for determining the precautions to be taken can be found in NFPA 497.
Other NFPA standards may apply to your specific application. Consult current NFPA standards, available for NFPA, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269, 800-344-3555, for applicable safeguards which may be required for the
Installation, Operation, and Service of this product.

Additional references are the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code.

ALWAYS USE BLUE OX REPLACEMENT FILTERS & PARTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY.

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS CALL 866-455-2135 OR EMAIL [e-mail].

Although instructions and recommendations are included for installation or your mist or dust collector equipment, the manufacturer does
not assume responsibility for the installation of this equipment nor shall be held liable for direct or consequential damages resulting from
improper methods, structural failure or inadequate supports.

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DISCLAIMER

SAFETY

READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND COMPLY AS DIRECTED. THIS MANUAL
CONTAINS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATING TO WORKER SAFETY. WORKERS
HANDLING EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A
SAFE MANNER. ALL THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF DUST AND MIST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND
EQUIPMENT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST. THEREFORE, OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. A FIRE PROTECTION EXPERT SHOULD BE OBTAINED IN THE EVENT
THE PRODUCT IN INTENDED FOR USES, WHICH PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE OR FIRE
PROPOGATION. REFER TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, AND DISCUSS YOUR INTENDED USE
WITH AIR CLEANING SPECIALISTS, INC.

Initial Inspection

If your new BLUE OX units were shipped in by truck you should inspect the carton for damages or possible
shortages. If there are any signs of possible shipping damages, unpack the units and make a note of the
shortage or damage on the freight bill before signing it. If the carton is opened at a later time and there is
damage to the unit, you should file a concealed damage claim with the delivery carrier. They are responsible
for any damages in shipment or shortages that were actually shipped.

Installing Your New Blue OX Units

All installations must meet all electrical or mechanical building codes that may apply in your particular area.
If there are no local requirements, you should follow the National requirements. If the optional Drain Plug
was installed in your unit, you can connect an appropriate 3/8” I.D. rubber hose for oil/mist routing.

All chains, hooks, bolts or other items used in the installation must be at least strong enough to support
FOUR times the weight of each unit. Unit weights are as follows:

BLUE OX2500 ......................................140 lbs.

BLUE OX2500-CF ................................150 lbs.

BLUE OX2500-HE ...............................180 lbs.

BLUE OX2500-WAL ............................175 lbs.

BLUE OX2500-WAR ............................175 lbs.

Methods for Mounting your OX2500 Unit

There are many different ways to install your units. The most common method of installing the units is to
support them from the ceiling structure with four chains. If the factory is going to utilize this method, you
should have 4 holes drilled down through the top of the unit approximately 6” from each end and 1” from each
side of the unit. The factory will then install Eye-Bolts that can be used to attached chain or rod. An eye bolt
kit is available at an additional cost.

Another available option is Strut Channel, which will be placed underneath the Blue OX and then hung with
appropriate steel chains and Q-Links.

The top end of the chains must be secured to the ceiling structure in a safe and acceptable manner.

The last typical method for installation is a duel L-Bracket mount, which is ideal for wall mounting.

The next page includes sketches indicating possible methods of mounting your OX2500 cabinets. Please
ensure all installations are secure and meet all local, state, and federal codes. Be sure your unit is connected
to the proper voltage and is protected by correct size fuses or breakers.

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