Powermatic PM1200 User Manual

Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System

A large portion of the design and engineering effort behind the
Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System was devoted to striking
a good balance between airflow volume and efficient filtration.
Even the fins on the blower fan were subjected to considerable
research and development to be sure they made the most effective
fan for this application. The result is an air filtration system
specifically designed from the ground up to function effectively in
the woodshop environment.

Legitimate Efficiency

The PM1200 Air Filtration System
is loaded with features that make it

versatile and a great value for the

workshop.

It is important to understand the filtration numbers so
often used to describe the efficiency of an air filter.
Statements like “filters particles down to 5 microns”
actually tell you little about efficiency. It is crucial to
know the percentage of those particles actually captured
as no filter is 100% effective. Increasing the filtration
efficiency for a 1-micron particle for example becomes
exponentially difficult. Knowing the percentage of a

A considerable amount of engineering was

expended in the design of the PM1200 AFS

filtration elements to ensure maximum

efficiency.

specific particle size an air filtration system removes is
the only true indicator of how it will perform in your
shop.

We at POWERMATIC believe in providing the most
accurate and understandable efficiency numbers for all of our dust collection and air filtering
equipment. That gives you the best information possible on which to base your buying decisions.

The Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System uses two filter stages, the outer to capture large
particles and the inner smaller particles. The outer filter removes 99% of 5-micron particles. The
inner filter captures 85% of 1-micron particles.

Filters

To make it easier to maintain
the Powermatic PM1200 Air
Filtration System we use 12” X
24” X 1” filters on the intake
side. That size was picked
because they can be found at
virtually any local home center.
The diffusion filter on the exit
side does not require
replacement in most cases and
can be cleaned periodically

The inner and outer filter elements (left) can be removed or installed (right)

without tools.

with a vacuum or compressed air. The outer filters could require more frequent cleaning or
replacement in exceptionally dusty environments to maintain maximum filtering efficiency.

POWERMATIC does offer replacement filter elements for the Powermatic PM1200 Air
Filtration System. We have specialized filter elements available including a washable (outer)
intake filter #1791085. We also have a charcoal diffusion filter element (#1791084) that aides in
removing non-flammable vapor contaminants and odors.

Filter Guards

Special attention was given to the inlet and outlet filter guards. The
Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System filter guards are not only
stylish but functional and do more than simply protect the filter
elements from damage.

Both the inlet and outlet filter guards are easily removed and
installed without tools. This eliminates trying to extract screws or
operate complicated latches while on a ladder. The Powermatic
PM1200 Air Filtration System grilles are secured with simple,

Removing or installing the filter

guards is also tool-free to make

this service easier to do on a

ladder!

finger-operated catches so they come off easily but stay in place
during use.

The inlet filter guard is designed to help straighten the air as it

enters the filter elements behind it. The exit filter guard works with
the diffusion element to disperse the air as it leaves the Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration
System to limit disturbing nearby standing dust that could be dislodged and added to the
suspended contamination.

Controls

Woodworking shops have changing levels of dust
contamination so we added a full set of controls to the
Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System. And, all of
those controls are available on the Powermatic PM1200
Air Filtration System itself or the included remote control.
The remote control has a LCD screen that provides
graphical representations of the various functions and
settings.

The Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System has three
speed ranges – Low (547 CFM), Medium (706 CFM) and
High 1196 (CFM). This range of operating speeds lets you

The on-board panel and radio frequency

remote control make using the PM1200 AFS

easy from anywhere in the shop – or out of it!

set the Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System for the current conditions allowing you to save
energy whenever possible.