Red Dot Powered Filtration System Improves HVAC Life

• Designed to improve operator productivity and HVAC performance

• Two filtration options
• Filter life to 1,000 hours
• Unit weighs just 11 pounds
• Uses proven Gideon Technology from Sy-Klone International

• Available for OE and aftermarket applications

SEATTLE (Jan. 20, 2009) — Red Dot Corp. introduces the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon® Technology, a powered filtration system designed to protect operators from harmful particulates and extend HVAC service intervals on machines with enclosed cabs. Applications include mining, construction, crash/fire/rescue, and other severe-service operations.

The Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer draws debris-laden air into a precleaner where the largest particles are removed and discharged back into the environment. Smaller particles are then captured using one of two filtration options: a high-capacity (HC) filter which provides a general level of protection (MERV 8), or a high-efficiency (HE) filter that can capture 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The HE option delivers High Efficiency Particulate Arresting or HEPA-level filtration.

The air that passes through the precleaner and filter media can be used to pressurize the cab and prevent dirty air from blowing back into the re-circulation filter and into the cab vent.

Dust and other particulates are leading causes of premature HVAC component failure, especially the evaporator, which is responsible for absorbing heat in the cab and moving it outside. “By protecting the evaporator coils, the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer promotes better HVAC performance and uptime,” said Robert Gardiner, marketing manager for Red Dot.

Older filtration technologies draw large quantities of dirty air over the filter. The Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer is different because it removes particles from the air before the air reaches the filter, which can prolong service life to 1,000 hours for HC-level filters. For many end-users, the projected return on investment is less than a year, Gardiner said.

The weight of the unit (11 pounds) and its rugged construction are added benefits.

Gardiner said the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer combines the top three things customers want from a powered precleaner and filtration system: multiple filtration options including HEPA-level filtration; a rugged, lightweight design; and extended filter life. It sets a new standard for performance, protection, and uptime in demanding environments.

The Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon® Technology was developed by Sy-Klone International, a leader in precleaning air and filtration systems for commercial applications. It is available from Red Dot for original equipment applications and from Red Dot’s distributor network for aftermarket applications.