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  2. BRF Baghouse Dust Collector

Why is there dust coming out of my baghouse?

Torn or damaged filter bags.

Inspect filter bags for damage. Replace as necessary. Use a flashlight to look into each filter.

Filter bags not installed properly.

Ensure bags are installed based on these instructions:

  1. Insert filter bag through hole in tube sheet.
    BRF Bag Instillation1
  2. Hold bag just below snap ring while pushing through, being careful not to scrape the bag.
    BRF Bag Instillation2
  3. Pre-shape the snap band into a kidney bean shape.
    BRF Bag Instillation3
  4. Place the snap band groove into the tube sheet setting the seam of the bag first.
    BRF Bag Instillation4
  5. Release the snap band.
    BRF Bag Instillation5
  6. Verify seal is even and the bag does not spin within the cell plate.
    BRF Bag Instillation6