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VACUUM TEST KIT
THE TRIVENTEK VACUUM TEST KIT to carry out filter measurements of surface dust in ductwork • Objectively measure when a duct needs cleaning • Measure and prove cleanliness after cleaning
Aquila Triventek A/S • Industrivej 9 • DK-5580 Nørre Aaby • Tel. +45 70 22 12 92 • aquila@triventek.com • www.aquila-triventek.com
MEASURE DUCT CLEANLINESS OR DIRTINESS The Triventek Vacuum Test sampling kit is used with precision sampling filters to objectively measure dust on duct surfaces according to the following protocols:
EU EN15780 Ventilation for buildings - Ductwork - Cleanliness of ventilation systems
•Tough, high volume (15 litres/min) sampling pump •Flow measurement tube and bench stand tube for calibration • Mains charger and long-lasting battery gives up to 4 hours continuously between charges - more than enough for a week of typical sampling. •Complete with a magnetic template, 2 m flexible tubing and file holder for recording purposes, all in neat attaché case • Use for various sampling methods with variable flow rate between 1 and 17 L/min
National Air Duct Cleaners Association ACR 2006: “Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration of HVAC Systems”
Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association Guide to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Good Practice TR19: ‘Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems’ •Material: 2.5mm aluminium •Coating: Epoxy The filter sampling method provides reliable measurement of the •Dims: 200H x 190W x 90D weight of dust on a known area of duct surface, usually expressed •Weight: 3.5kg in g/m2. Dust is vacuumed up onto 0.8μm pore-size filters for preci- •Motor: Multi-diaphragm 12V DC sion weighing in a laboratory. See protocols for details. •Vacuum: 550mm Hg •Flowrate: Up to 15 l/min through a 37mm 0.8μm MCE filter capsule •Battery: NiMH 4.5 Ah •Run time: Approx 4 hours at 15 litres/min •Timer: LCD, display in seconds For further specialized information please visit www.triventekductcleaning.com
The measurement is used to objectively assess whether a system is dirty and needs cleaning. After cleaning, the test is used to define whether the work was successful. A sensible service provider will offer to work to a measurable benchmark and so avoid unrealistic, informal ‘white glove’ testing.
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Aquila Triventek A/S • Industrivej 9 • DK-5580 Nørre Aaby • Tel. +45 70 22 12 92 • aquila@triventek.com • www.aquila-triventek.com
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The sampling kit provides all the tools to carry out onsite sampling: