Air Filtration and

Mist Collection System

for Machining Coolants

Patents #8758487 #9174162

Installation and Operating Instructions

Model #MA-1200

Manufactured by:

Mistaway Filtration Systems

14 Industrial Park Rd.

Troy, NY 12180

www.mistawaycollector.com

Phone: 518-273-7389

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mistaway Coolant Mist Collector Specifications and Description...............Page 3

Mistaway Filter Setup.................................................................................Page 4

Mistaway Operating Instructions............................................................Page 5

Installation Instructions - Direct Top Mounting of Mistaway Collector........Page 6 - 7

Optional Accessories..................................................................................Page 7

Mounting Options for Mistaway Collector...................................................Page 8

Intake Options for Mistaway Collector........................................................Page 9

Mist Collector Sizing and Special Applications..........................................Page 10

Troubleshooting and Optional Accessories................................................Page 11

Mist Manager Mist Collector Control Instructions (optional).......................Page 12

After Filter Installation on Mistaway Mist Collector (optional).....................Page 13

Warnings and Warranty............................................................................Page 14

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Power Usage120V AC, 60Hz, 1 phase, 420 watts, 3.7 amps

Air Flow 1200 CFM

Noise 65 dba at 6ft

Power Cord

8', standard 3 prong plug (NEMA 5-15P)

Dimensions

Approx 20" x 25" x 24" High

Weight with supplied filters = 76 lbs

1st Stage Filter

Metal Baffle Filters

2nd Stage Filter Metal Mesh Mist Separating Filter

3rd Stage Filter Polyester Media Filter

Main Filter

Merv 14 Media Filter (ASHRAE 52.2 Test Standard)

Carbon Filter 1" Carbon Filter

The MISTAWAY MA1200 SPECIFICATIONS

Patented

"Mistaway" Coolant Mist Collector Description

The Mistaway unit easily installs directly on an enclosed machine tool and creates a negative pressure

inside the enclosure. This negative air pressure prevents air contaminates from escaping the enclosure,

and this helps to prevent the breathing of coolant mist as you open the doors of your machine.

During the machining process, air is removed from the machine enclosure and filtered to remove coolant mist,

smoke and contaminates. As machine tool doors are opened, clean air is drawn into the machine enclosure

and this helps protect operators from problems associated with coolant mist exposure and inhalation.

1st stage Metal Baffle Filters separates larger coolant droplets from the the air as it passes through.

As mist laden air is filtered, droplets form on the filter surface and freely drips off back to

the machine through the 12" x 16" opening.

2nd Stage Metal Mesh Filter separate any smaller coolant mist particles that may have passed through

the 1st stage filters.

3rd Stage Filter is a polyester mesh filter to remove the very finest mist and particles prior to the main filter.

4th Stage Filter provides for high efficiency filtration of the air, filtering particles as small as .3 micron particle size.

Air is filtered to ASHRAE 52.2 Test Standard Merv 14.

Carbon Filter uses Activated Carbon to remove Gaseous Pollutants.

The Activated Carbon absorbs vapors from the air, and are designed to "kill" any odors that are created

from the machining process.

Bolt on After Filter assembly is optional and could be added at any time.

After Filter is recommended in applications where smoke is created in the machining process.

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FILTER PARTS LIST

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

20" x 25" x 1" Metal Baffle Filter (drain holes down)1200-0121

20" x 25" x 2" Metal Mist Separating Filter (drain holes down)1200-0212

20" x 25" x 1" Polyester Filter1200-0313

20" x 25" x 4" Merv 14 ASHRAE Filter1200-0414

20" x 25" x 1" Carbon Filter (metal frame with carbon pad)1200-0515

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Caution: Edges of metal filters are SHARP!

Wear gloves when handling or changing metal filters.

Note: After Filter option is recommended in applications where smoke is created in the machining process.

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MISTAWAY MA1200 FILTER SETUP

Carbon Filter

Main filter

Poly Filter

5

Metal

Baffle Filters

Metal

Mist Filter

To Remove or Install Main Filter:

1) Loosen Knob on each side of Mistaway

2) Raise Clamping Bars to release Main Filter or lower Clamping Bars to clamp Main Filter in place

(Tighten knobs while holding downward pressure on clamping bars)

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Main Filter

Clamping Bar

(one on each side)

Operating Instructions

1) Unit will power on when current is applied to the 120V plug.

SEE WARNINGS PG 14.

2) Filter Status Gauge:

This gauge reads the filter restriction of the main filters (and After filter, if installed).

During Normal operation the Gauge reads in the blue "New" Range.

When the Gage reads in the yellow "Dirty" range, the air flow is decreased to 1/2 of its rated capacity.

At this point the filters should be serviced as necessary.

3) Routine maintenance on the Mistaway Collector should be performed at intervals of

6 months to one year depending on application and use, or if status gauge

indicates maintenance is necessary.

The only maintenance required is inspection, and cleaning or replacing of the filters as needed.

4) The filters (from bottom up) are:

First filter group, #1200-01, (2) pcs:

20" x 25" x 1" metal baffle filters and can be rinsed with water or applicable cleaner.

Baffle filters are installed with drain holes facing down.

Second filter, #1200-02:

20" x 25" x 2" metal mesh mist filter and can be rinsed with water or applicable cleaner.

Mist Filter is also installed with drain holes facing down.

Third filter, #1200-03:

20" x 25" x 1" polyester media filter and could be cleaned or replaced as needed.

Forth filter (Main Filter), #1200-04:

20" x 25" x 4" Merv 14 media filter and should replaced at 6 month to a year intervals or as needed.

Carbon Filter: #1200-05:

20" x 25" x 1" carbon media filter pad in metal frame.

Carbon Pad filter life is typically 6 months to a year and should be replaced as needed.

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To Open Door:

Lift up on flange of door

and swing down to

access filters.

1) Determine best location for the Mistaway unit. Take into account easy

accessibility to the front of the Mistaway unit and access to the filters.

The Mistaway unit does not need to be close to the machining area to be effective.

The Mistaway works by creating a negative pressure in the enclosure.

This negative pressure helps prevent coolant mist from traveling outside the enclosure

while machining.

As the machine doors are opened, fresh air enters the enclosure and therefore keeps

coolant mist away from the operator and from traveling outside the machine enclosure.

2) Set the Mistaway unit on the machine (with filters removed). Scribe or draw to mark

the 12" x 16" opening and (12) holes from bottom of Mistaway unit to machine enclosure.

3) Saw the 12" x 16" opening and drill (12) 5/16" dia holes on the machine enclosure

on location of the layout marks (as per step 2).

NOTE: For Max CFM and Drainage, Cut the full 12" x 16" Opening.

This opening is the Mistaway intake and must also allow coolant to drain back to the machine.

If the mist collector is installed on a smaller opening the restriction of the opening could

prevent drainage, and this will result in shortened filter life and oil buildup in the mist collector.

Installation Instructions

Direct Top Mounting

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The Mistaway Collector is supplied with hardware for "Direct Top Mounting".

If direct mounting is not applicable, please see "Mounting Options" on page 8 and 9.

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Bottom Detail View of MA1200

4) Place the Mistaway unit on top of machine (with filters removed) to access screw holes.

Use supplied Gasket between the Mist Away and the machine enclosure.

If all (12) screws cannot be used, or the surface of the machine enclosure is not sufficiently

flat for the gasket to seal, silicone sealant could be applied to seal off coolant from leaking

from this location.

5) Insert (12) 1/4-20 screws with washers through the (12) holes on base of unit (supplied).

6) From inside machine enclosure, install (12) 1/4-20 nuts and washers (supplied).

Tighten screws just enough to partially compress the gasket, do not overtighted screws.

7) Unit will power on when current is applied to the 120V plug.

Mist Collector should plug unit into a 120V properly grounded outlet.

Mist Collector could be run continually on, or could be controlled by the

Mist Manager control option, cycling it on/off as needed (see page 12).

Warning! Improper Grounding can result in the risk of Electric Shock!

Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt that the outlet is properly grounded.

Never remove or cutoff grounding prong from the plug.

SEE WARNINGS PAGE 14.

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1) After Filter Option (see page 13).

2) "Mist Manager" Automatic Mist Collector Control (see page 12).

3) Manual Variable Speed Control.

Includes on/off/variable speed settings.

4) Plenum Assembly, 12" Intake (see page 8) (p/n 1200-12PLM).

Mounts to bottom of Mistaway unit, for ducting into Mistaway.

5) "Dust Away" Plenum Assembly (see page 9) (p/n 1200-DA).

Used when filtering wet grinding dust or grinding swarf.

Mounts to bottom of Mistaway Collector.

6) 12" Mounting Plate (see page 9) (p/n 1200-MP).

Mounts to bottom of Mistaway Collector.

Provides for mounting MA1200 to 12" dia enclosure cutout.

7) Ceiling Mount Kit (see page 9).

Mistaway can be hung from ceiling and used by itself or with

an Intake Plenum.

8) Wall Mount Kit (p/n WMK-1)

9) Floor and Machine Stand (see page 8).

Optional Accessories

MOUNTING OPTIONS

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For optimum performance the Mistaway provides the best combination of CFM and coolant drainage when direct mounted.

If direct mounting is not an option, the Mistaway could be side mounted, mounted on a stand, hung from the ceiling, or

mounted to the top of the machine enclosure over a round 12" opening using a Mounting Plate.

Inlet Plenum

(1200-12PLM)

Machine Stand

(1200-MS)

Mistaway Floor Stand

(1200-FS)

Mistaway could be installed to

side of machine or wall directly

or use Wall Mount Kit WMK-1

For Ducting into Mistaway install Inlet Plenum

to bottom of Mistaway unit:

12" Single Inlet (1200-12PLM)

8" Dual Inlet Plenum (1200-8PLM)

Mist Intake

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"Dust Away" Inlet Plenum (1200-DA)

Inlet plenum for wet grinding applications, 12" dia intake.

Used when filtering wet grinding dust or grinding swarf.

Hang from the ceiling using:

Ceiling Mount Kit #CMK-1

Run support cables at an angle

so mist collector does not sway.

Fasten cables to adequately

sized structural members.

Mist Collector may drip oil DO NOT HANG

OVER PEOPLE OR WALKWAYS.

Install to 8" or 12" dia opening on top

of machine enclosure using:

12" Mounting Plate #1200-12MP or

8" Mounting Plate #1200-8MP

MOUNTING AND INTAKE OPTIONS

General guidelines is to change the air inside the machine enclosure approximately

3 to 5 times per minute. Changing the air more often may result in shortened filter life, and

changing the air less often may result in lower effectiveness.

To size the mist collector:

Approximately measure the internal dimensions of the machine enclosure and calculate

the internal volume.

For example:

Internal dimensions = 4ft x 5ft x 12ft = Volume of 240 cubic feet

The MA1200 is 1200 CFM so: 1200 CFM / 240 = 5

The MA1200 would be a good fit, and would change the air 5 times per minute in this application.

The quality of the machine enclosure may also be taken into consideration.

For example: If the machine enclosure has many openings, there may be benifits to

changing the air more often than 5 times per minute, or if the enclosure is well sealed

the air could be changed less often. The goal is to prevent the escape of coolant mist

as the door of the machine is opened.

The Mistaway Collector could be used with an optional speed control unit to reduce

the fan speed for smaller enclosure sizes.

Mist Collector Sizing

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The Mistaway Mist Collector uses standard type panel filters that could be substituted

for various filter types depending on the contaminants to be removed. The filters could

be tailored to different applications.

For example: A High Capacity Activated Carbon Filter (#1200-05HC) can be substituted

for the supplied standard carbon filter for added absorption of gaseous polutants.

Please consult a Mistaway application specialist for special application requests.

Special Filtering Applications

Troubleshooting

1) Gauge reads "Dirty" (Yellow or Red Area):

-If no After Filter is installed Main Filter is probably dirty, replace Main Filter.

-If After filter is installed - Open door of Mistaway, turn on fan and check reading:

If gauge still reads in Dirty area, After filter should be replaced.

If gauge is in blue area, Main Filter is probably dirty, replace Main filter.

Note: When replacing Main Filter also check and clean filters prior to Main Filter.

2) Gauge shows low reading on high fan speed (below "New" on gauge), or fan has become loud:

Fan(s) may not be running properly.

-Check power input to 120V plug

-Remove top cover of Mistaway and check free rotation of fan,

fan impeller may be obstructed, if fan bearing failure found replace fan.

-Remove top cover of junction box and check connections and capacitor.

If fan capacitor checks good and no other problems found replace fan.

3) Mist or smoke is coming out top of Mistaway.

Intake is restricted and mist collector cannot drain.

-If direct mounted, intake opening on machine enclosure should be cut to 12" x 18"

or Plenum should be used.

Smoke or atomized mist (below 1 micron) is being produced in the machining process.

-After filter should be used.

Main Filter may have a hole or is damaged.

-Check filter condition and replace as needed.

Main Filter is not clamped in place.

-Check Main filter clamping bars, push down bars and tighten knobs.

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SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

MIST MANAGER CONTROL

FULLY AUTOMATIC MIST COLLECTOR CONTROL UNIT

FOR MANUAL AND CNC MACHINE TOOLS

Patent Pending

Mist Manager Control:

- Turns Mist Collector on with coolant pump and continues for a timed interval after coolant shuts off

- Eliminates the need for employes to turn on/off the mist collector manually

- Prevents the mist collector from being left on accidentally

- Saves mist collector maintenance costs and electricity

The Mist Manager Control provides for totally automatic mist collector operation,

increases mist collector effectiveness, and reduces filter maintenance.

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The Mist Manager is activated by coolant pump operation.

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Coolant Pump

power wire

Output to Mist Collector

120V Input

Note: See separate instruction sheet for Mist Manager installation instructions.

After Filter Option

Installation on Mistaway Mist Collector

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After Filter is recommended in applications where smoke is created in the machining process,

or in operations where coolant is atomized into sub-micron particles (liquid smoke).

After filter is also recomended for applications where there is inadequate ventilation or smaller confined spaces.

Note: See separate instruction sheet for After Filter installation instructions.

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer of the Mistaway Collector warrants the original purchaser, that the

product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (3) years.

This warranty includes fan, gauge, electrical and mechanical components.

Excluded are consumable filters, and normal wear and tear on finished surfaces.

Any parts that are determined to be defective by Mistaway are to be returned shipping

prepaid, and will be repaired or replaced at Mistaway option and shipped

back to the customer.

WARNINGS!

MA1200 Mistaway, Page 14

(rev 7)

1) THE MISTAWAY MIST COLLECTOR IS NOT TO BE USED TO FILTER ANY

HIGHLY HAZARDOUS, TOXIC, OR RANCID MISTS OR DUSTS.

2) THE MISTAWAY MIST COLLECTOR IS NOT TO BE USED TO FILTER ANY

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MISTS OR DUSTS.

3) WHEN UNATTENDED MACHINING OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

INCLUDING MAGNESIUM AND TITANIUM OR WHEN UNATTENDED MACHINING

USING COMBUSTIBLE COOLANTS, THE MIST COLLECTOR SHOULD BE

TURNED OFF UNLESS A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS INSTALLED THAT

WILL PUT OUT FIRE AND TURN OFF MIST COLLECTOR AUTOMATICALLY.

4) IF MACHINING OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS THERE MAY BE A RISK OF FIRE.

ALWAYS HAVE A PROPERLY RATED FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEARBY.

5) THE MISTAWAY COLLECTOR SHOULD BE PLUGGED INTO A 120V GROUNDED

OUTLET. NEVER CUT THE GROUNDING PLUG FROM THE CORD.

6) ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER WHEN SERVICING.

SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

7) EDGES OF METAL FILTERS AND SHEET METAL EDGES OF MIST COLLECTOR

MAY BE SHARP, CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AND GLOVES WORN TO

PREVENT INJURIES.

Mistaway Filtration reserves the right to change designations and or specifications without notice.

See our website for the most up-to-date instructions and product information at:

http://www.mistawaycollector.com

The manufacturer of Mistaway does not assume responsibility for the installation of this

equipment nor shall be held liable for direct or consequential damages resulting from

improper installation, application, maintenance, or improper use.

Any liability for the consequential and incidental damages from improper installation,

application, maintenance, or improper use is expressly disclaimed.

Disclaimer