PRO DIY DRYING KIT MANUAL
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENT Water damage situations can be a significant and costly business challenge for the hotel industry. When not quickly addressed, it will lead to mold, mildew, and even replacement of flooring, walls, and furniture, creating an unhealthy environment for guests and staff. These situations often require professional attention, but it is very expensive to outsource contractor services for water damage issues.
IDENTIFYING WATER TYPES First locate and repair the water leak* or turn off the main water valve. *Determine what type of water loss it is: clear or black. If it is a severe or black PREPARATION You must remove all standing water as quickly as possible; mopping, sump pump or use a wet vacuum - water extractor. (contaminated) water loss, do not try to clean yourself. Call a professional immediately.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE 3-STEP DRYING PROCESS Air Movers: Accelerates Evaporation A necessary tool for every drying process is the Commercial Air Mover. Powerful air movement focuses on wet floor levels as well as the walls to promote evaporation. This strong airflow forces the moisture on wet surfaces into the air as water vapor.
HOW TO SET UP: Air Movers, Dehumidifier and Air Scrubbers Side Placement: Water wick into walls/baseboard Flat: Ground level carpet and flooring Against Wall: Idea for drying wet area along wall Upright: Idea for damp ceiling AIR MOVERS Step 1 Position air movers in the same direction. Step 2 Position air movers snout at a 15 to 45% angle, 6 -12 inches from the wall. Step 3 If possible ensure that air movers are creating a cyclone effect and not pushing air against each other.
Step 4 Programmable Humidity & Digital Display DEHUMIDIFIER Power Control Place dehumidifier in the center of Fahrenheit/Celsius Scale Switch Step 3 attach the opposite end of the Attach power cord to unit and Fan Speed Manual Drainage Relative Humidity Display TOTA T L TIME : Total Running Time Humidity Control IMPORTANT Close the secondary intake when the environment temperature falls hose in a drain like bathtub or sink. Step 3 %RH F/C same direction as the air movers.
AIR SCRUBBERS XPOWER offers a wide selection of air movers, dehumidifiers and air scrubbers for every type of commercial application in water and flood restoration. Step 1 Hygrometer & Moisture Meter movers. level reading during the cycles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long should equipment be in place? Please allow enough drying time, not allowing enough drying time can result in mold growth. Drying can vary between 3-5 days. What can I do to ensure the room is dry? It’s important to use moisture sensors and meter tools to detect hidden deep moisture in the room.
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