The Complete School Fume Extraction Fan Kit
Efficient fume cupboards are fundamental systems for most schools, colleges and universities, protecting staff and students from the hazardous fumes or vapours produced by science or design & technology processes. Axair have designed the perfect school and university fume extraction fan package to simplify the installation of a laboratory fume cupboard ventilation system, making it easier for educational facilities to protect their users.
Sourcing the correct fume cupboard extract fans for these systems is crucial for safety and efficiency but it can be troublesome if there is a lack of knowledge with fume extraction systems. In which case national bodies such as CLEAPSS who have specific knowledge and experience in this area can specify a suitable level of performance for school fume cupboards. Once you have established the fan specification requirements for your fume cupboard system our team of engineers can undertake all of the selection work and calculations as part of our service, sizing the fan system to fit your fume cupboard and duct. Fume cupboards are one of the largest energy consumers in educational laboratories therefore designers have the task of reducing costs and the carbon footprint, often starting by integrating energy efficient fans. Our EC fume extraction polypropylene fans offer energy saving benefits to end users who are interested in reducing their systems energy consumption.
What is an Educational Fume Fan Pack?
Our complete School Fume Extraction Fan Pack includes the correct corrosion resistant fan to suit your fume cupboard specification and all of the relevant components required for an efficient, clean and safe system."The complete fan pack is a more convenient solution for new build projects, it’s also the perfect choice for refurbishment and any educational facility that is looking to easily replacing existing old components."Fume cupboard systems must comply with the Governments’ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Under these regulations systems should be subject to regular maintenance, inspection and testing (at least every 14 months), if this hasn’t been undertaken, the system may need replacing. Our pack makes it quick, simple and easy to retrofit an ageing system without having to redesign the entire set up from scratch. The additional accessories will help to ensure your system is safely and securely installed..
What's in the Complete Kit?
We will customise your complete fume extraction fan kit by discussing the available space, current set up, mounting options and operating and duty points of your school or university fume cupboard to determine the exact contents of your complete kit. We'll then decide the right size polypropylene scroll (or multiple options if more than one is required) for your system along with the correct motor, pedestal (indoor or weatherproof outdoor) and inverter to meet your project airflow requirements.
Your fume extraction fan pack will only include components that are necessary for your system build, see an example of a custom built pack for one of our regular maintenance contractors to the left. As mentioned, additional accessories such as indoor and outdoor pedestals and airflow controllers can be added to your pack if required.
As well as saving you both sourcing and installation time, choosing a complete educational fan pack can also save you money as this tailored package is better value than buying the fume cupboard exhaust fan and accessories separately. At Axair we have been supplying fume cupboard extract fans to schools, colleges and universities for many years. Fans for this application tend to be smaller fans from our polypropylene range as schools usually service one cupboard per fan. For laboratories where there are multiple fume cupboards per fan, Axair will be able to offer a larger solution to suit. Our industrial team of technical integration experts can assist you with selecting the right fan & ancillaries for your installation.Typically our custom made educational fan packs include:
Inverter for Motor Control The inverter allows the operative to speed control the fan motor to match the requirements of the system and to conserve energy where possible. This reduces the long term strain and maintenance of the fume cupboard system and provides ease of control when the system needs to be stopped. We advise that all of our larger fans such as the S35, are supplied with an inverter for a slow ramp up time. Electrical Isolator The electrical isolator can be pre-wired to the motor terminal providing an isolator fan on the indoor or outdoor pedestal. Anti Vibration Mounts Anti-vibration mounts isolate the fan from the mounting frame or floor and can be used with our ‘S’ and ‘ST’ ranges of fans. For each fan pedestal we would supply 4. Tapered Flexible Connector & Straight Flexible Connector Flexible connectors isolate the fan from the connecting ductwork and are attached by quick-release stainless steel band clips. Straight flexible connectors have the same connection size at both ends and the tapered style have different sizes at each end. Tapered connectors may also be used to match different diameters. Fan Scroll Drain The fan scroll drain is to be fitted at the lowest point of the fan scroll to allow water to run away. Thread size 3/8" BSP, hose connection 12mm Ø. Fan housing predrilled and tapped to hose connector.Polypropylene Corrosion Resistant Fan Options
S range of polypropylene fans: high air flow against medium system pressures
- high air flow rate against medium system pressures
- Polypropylene – cost-effective alternative to stainless steel
- Corrosion resistant
- Single or Three Phase Versions
- Pre-wired electrical isolators
- 10 basic sizes
- Industry size round spigot sizes
- Direct drive motors out of the air stream
ST Storm range of polypropylene fans: low air flow against elevated system pressures
- low air flow rate against elevated system pressures
- Polypropylene – cost-effective alternative to stainless steel
- Corrosion resistant
- Single or Three Phase Versions
- Pre-wired electrical isolators
- 10 basic sizes
- Industry size round spigot sizes
- Direct drive motors out of the air stream
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