Extracting the poison
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THE EXTRACTION of poisonous carbon monoxide exhaust from working areas is a legal requirement as set out in the Factories Act of 1961.
To help remove exhaust, Sangre Engineering has produced the Fumaway portable fume ventilation unit, which works from a 13amp supply, and has been developed to expel vehicle exhaust as well as welding fumes, smoke and gas, direct into the outside air without the need for extraction fans or filtration equipment.
The single-phase, totally enclosed, fan-ventilated motor absorbs a maximum of 2.25amps and is suitable for a 230-1-50 supply. Fan and motor are housed in a compact and robustly constructed mild steel enclosure measuring 50x35x30cms (20x 14x 12in) and are covered with a hammerblue enamel finish. Weighing 25kg (55 lbs), the Fumaway has an on-off switch and 6 metres (19ft Bin) of electric supply cable, Fumaway exhaust pipe connectors are suitable for cars, light commercials, heavy goods
vehicles, coaches and buses. A pincer-type clip supports a conical air-brake inlet thus avoiding suction at the exhaust outlet. The cone is linked to the unit by a 3m (9ft 10in) length of 75mm (3in) diameter heavy duty hose.
The Fumaway discharges into the atmosphere through a wall, roof or window aperture, and can handle up to two light commercials or one heavy vehicle at a time.
Sangre Engineering Ltd, Hemming Road, Washford Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 ODH.