TM 5-3895-374-24-2FEBRUARY 1993HIGHTEMPERATURE-BAGHOUSESTART-UPThe following instructions should be carefully followed to avoid problems which could occur during start-up.Improper start-up could cause:- motor overload- burner blow out- damage to filter fabric1.Damper down 90%2.Start burners - preheat system quickly to reduce condensation.3.Bump start fan 3 or 4 times to draw warm air in to semi-heat baghouse.4.Start blower.5.Slowly open damper while monitoring motor current to design current load. Do not exceed full load current.6.When operating temperature is reached throughout system, begin product flow.7.After reaching a pressure drop of 6 inches across baghouse, begin cleaning cycle.8.As system stabilizes, readjust dampers as required.All high temperature installations should be installed with a high temperature cut-out switch in the duct prior to thebaghouse. To protect bags from burning, adjust the switch to shut fan off between 375 and 400 degrees F.CAUTION:If burners should accidentally be blown out, ventilate baghouse before restarting.page 3 - 692
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