SPRAY BOOTH BASICS
Introduction to Spray Booths
Who Needs A Spray Booth?
Why Use a Spray Booth?
Spray Booth Components
Working Chamber, Exhaust
Intake
Air Make-Up
Accessories
How Spray Booths Work
Crossdraft or Horizontal Flow
Semi-Downdraft
Downdraft Side Exhaust
Downdraft
Safety and Regulations
Regulatory Agencies
Emissions Control
Fire Prevention
Function of a Spray Booth
Booth Classifications
ETL is an Alternative to UL
Worker and Workplace Safety
Paint Zone Exposure
Sound Level Management
Sound Facts
dBA Comparisons
Sources of Booth Noise
Noise Reduction Methods
Code Inspections
Compliance
Spray Booth Design
System Design
Production Requirements
Sizing the Booth System
Heating the Booth
Types of Heaters
How a Heater Typically Works
Calculating Heating Costs
Climate Averages Winter Summer
Evaluating System Functioning
Measuring Instruments
Booth Efficiency
Altering Booth Efficiency
Measuring Booth Efficiency
Efficiency and the EPA
System Maintenance
Preventative System Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Enclosure
The Visible Difference
Thermal Conservation - Single Skin vs. Insulated
Airflow
Booth Air Requirements
Velocity
Creating Velocity
Air Motivators / Air Handlers / Fans
Pressurizing a Booth
Is Air Make-Up / Air Replacement Needed?
Air Make-Up / Air Replacement Styles
Balance
Exhaust Airflow
Adjusting the Damper
Diffusing the Airflow
Balance Control
Causes of Improper Airflow
Measuring Airflow
Parameters
Taking the Measurements
Typical Exhaust Stack Configurations
FPM Specifications for Various Applications
Filtration
Characteristics of Filtration
Pre- and Post- Filtration
The Four Basic Dry Filter Types
Water as a Filter Media
Filter System Maintenance
Lighting
Light
Evaluating Light
Types of Lamps
Generating a Lighting Design
Refinish Industry Booth Lighting Specifications
Spray Booth Comparative Lighting Analysis
Curing
Curing by Heat
Accellerated Curing
Infra-Red
Curing by Agitating Air
Waterborne Curing with Advance Cure™
Advance Cure™ Curing Times Study
Curing by Light
HOW TO FINISH IN THE MONEY
Indentifying Contaminants
Fingerprint ID
Clues
Investigative Tools
A Typical Scenario
Sources of Contamination
Vehicle
Mixing Station
Air Delivery System
Operator Practices
Spray Booth
Causes of Contamination
Ten Most Common Causes of Contamination
Four Most Commonly Found Fibers
THE PROCESS Step-by-Step
Mixing Area
Paint Spray Booth
THE PROCESS
BUILDING THE PERFECT SHOP
Success Begins With Planning
Choosing an Architect and a General Contractor
Shop Business Goals
Local, State, Federal Regulations and Permits
Shop Lighting
Major Shop Departments
The Building Exterior
Estimating / Sales
Body Straightening and Metal Repair
Body Prep and Prime
Painting and Curing
Cool Down / Re-Assembly and Detailing
Office
Stock and Parts Room
Equipment Selection
Body Straightening and Metal Repair Equipment
Prep and Prime Stations
Spray Booths
Auxiliary Spray Booths
Paint Mix Rooms
Heating and Air Replacement Systems
Lifts
Infrared Curing
Other Equipment
Dust Collection Systems
Gun Washers
MIG Welders
Air Compressors
Shop Floor Layout
The Features of a Good Design in a Small Collision Facility
The Features of a Good Design in a Large Collision Facility
Collision Shop Planning RESOURCE CENTER
Facility Analysis Questionnaire
Facility Size Planner Worksheet
Tools to Help You Plan Your Shop
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