Minuteman Explosion-Proof Wet/Dry Vacuum

Feature Overview

• Ideal for pick-up of hazardous material such as flammable liquids, finely pulverized dust and more.
• Heavy-duty electric vacuum operates wet or dry in Class I, Group D and Class II, Group F&G atmospheres
• U.L.P.A. filter is standard on four models of this series and is 99.999% efficient at 0.12 microns
• 14-3/50’ STWA safety cable
• The Explosion Proof vacuum is UL Listed
• 22-gauge, non-sparking stainless steel tank
• 3” static-conductive casters and 8” static-conductive rear wheels on 15 gallon models
• 5” static-conductive casters and 5” static-conductive rear wheels on 55 gallon models

Usage

Class I Group D Atmospheres

• butane, cyclopropane, ethane, ethanol, gasoline, methane, methanol, octane, pentane, petroleum, propane, turpentine, vinyl chloride

Class II Group F Atmospheres

• carbon black, charcoal, coke or coal dusts

Class II Group G Atmospheres

• flour, starch or grain, or combustible dusts having resistivity of 10^8 ohm-centimeter or greater

Class I Locations

• Petroleum Refining Facilities
• Dip Tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids
• Plants manufacturing organic coatings
• Spray finishing areas
• Petroleum dispensing areas
• Plants manufacturing or using pyroxylin or other plastics
• Locations where inhalation anesthetics are used
• Utility gas plants, operations involving storage and handling of liquified petroleum and natural gas
• Aircraft hangers and fuel servicing areas

Class II Locations

• Grain elevators and bulk handling facilities
• Manufacture and storage of starch
• Flour and feed mills
• Areas for packaging and handling of pulverized sugar & cocoa
• Spice grinding plants
• Confectionery manufacturing plants

Specifications

Power: 1.70 HP
Tank Size: 15 gal
Wet Capacity: 12 gal
Dry Capacity: 1.9 cu. ft.
Waterlift: 69"
Voltage: 115V 15amp
Total Filter Area: 603 sq. in. (PBC88015-02) ; 1769 sq. in. (PBC88015-04)
ULPA Filter Area: 1,224 sq. in. (PBC88015-04 only)
Manometer: Included with PBC88015-04
# of Prefilters: 1 (PBC88015-02) ; 3 (PBC88015-04)
Casters: 3"
Wheels: 8"
Cord: 50 ft
Weight: 86 lbs. (PBC88015-02) ; 96 lbs. (PBC88015-04)