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Our turnout gear dryers are the most efficient drying machines on the market today. Fire & rescue workers put their lives on the line to keep us safe and secure, and in order to do that with confidence, it helps to have the right equipment for the job. Dry PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provides a safer and more comfortable work environment, and reduces the risk of infection or disease.
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Safety First
Improperly dried equipment combined with broken or irritated skin and can lead to skin infections or worse. Maximum drying is achieved through High volumes of slightly warmed air forced deep into the garment, taking moisture with it. As a result, MegaBlast Turnout Gear Dryers provide a safer and more comfortable work environment for your employees, reducing the risk of infections and diseases such as:
✪ Blood Infection
✪ Necrotizing fasciitis
✪ Environmental bacteria
✪ Staphylococcus epidermidis
✪ Staphylococcus aureus
✪ Streptococcus viridans
✪ Athletes Foot
✪ Norwalk Virus
✪ Flesh Eating Disease
Safety Features
✪ Timer Switch (optional)
✪ Switches are mounted high on the frame to avoid contact with possible moisture.
✪ “Heat” setting cannot be activated without activating the fan first.
✪ All wiring is integrated into the steel frame of the machine.
✪ Blowers are “Thermally Protected” and shut off automatically if overheating occurs.
✪ Blowers feature a stainless steel intake screen to prevent accidental contact.
✪ A ”High Temperature Cut Off” switch is mounted in the manifold to prevent over heating.
✪ All wiring used is rated as “ High Temp” by CSA.
✪ Wide stance frame base prevents "Tip Overs"
✪ Switches are mounted high on the frame to avoid contact with possible moisture.
✪ “Heat” setting cannot be activated without activating the fan first.
✪ All wiring is integrated into the steel frame of the machine.
✪ Blowers are “Thermally Protected” and shut off automatically if overheating occurs.
✪ Blowers feature a stainless steel intake screen to prevent accidental contact.
✪ A ”High Temperature Cut Off” switch is mounted in the manifold to prevent over heating.
✪ All wiring used is rated as “ High Temp” by CSA.
✪ Wide stance frame base prevents "Tip Overs"
Features
Standard Features
✪ ESA Certified
✪ Exceeds NFPA requirements
✪11ga steel construction, fully welded, powder coated.
✪ Stainless Steel fasteners
✪ Finished tube ends, not only looks good, but also increases air speed into the garment while protecting garments from snagging.
✪ Non Marking, Swivel ( front c/w locks ) ballbearing casters.
✪ User friendly height switches that are independent for both Air and Heat.
✪ Blowers feature stainless fan and protective screen.
✪ Blowers, (portable dryer) has 214cfm while mobile units feature 495 or 980 cfm.
✪ Oversized, custom designed, "poured ceramic" heat elements with stainless steel outer casing and fins.
✪ Stainless steel blower covers feature removable bottom.
✪ Easy access to all electrical components.
✪ Powder coated with silver black hammertone finish for extra durability.
✪ Exceeds NFPA requirements
✪11ga steel construction, fully welded, powder coated.
✪ Stainless Steel fasteners
✪ Finished tube ends, not only looks good, but also increases air speed into the garment while protecting garments from snagging.
✪ Non Marking, Swivel ( front c/w locks ) ballbearing casters.
✪ User friendly height switches that are independent for both Air and Heat.
✪ Blowers feature stainless fan and protective screen.
✪ Blowers, (portable dryer) has 214cfm while mobile units feature 495 or 980 cfm.
✪ Oversized, custom designed, "poured ceramic" heat elements with stainless steel outer casing and fins.
✪ Stainless steel blower covers feature removable bottom.
✪ Easy access to all electrical components.
✪ Powder coated with silver black hammertone finish for extra durability.
How they work
Efficient drying is achieved by introducing a high volume of slightly warmed air deep into the garments extremities (arms and legs). As this slightly warmed air is forced out of the garment, it absorbs, and draws moisture from the material as it exits from the garment.
Note, Introduced heat, dries the air, not the garment as NFPA clearly states a non abrasive, low temp ( 105 degree max ) drying process. The dryer the air, the more moisture it will pull from the garment.
The 4 suit dryer ( MB-1500FDD-NH ) has no heat elements, instead, doubles the airflow to 980cfm, ideal for more temperate, lower humidity regions, but still performs exceptionally well in cooler environments.
Note, Introduced heat, dries the air, not the garment as NFPA clearly states a non abrasive, low temp ( 105 degree max ) drying process. The dryer the air, the more moisture it will pull from the garment.
The 4 suit dryer ( MB-1500FDD-NH ) has no heat elements, instead, doubles the airflow to 980cfm, ideal for more temperate, lower humidity regions, but still performs exceptionally well in cooler environments.
Loading your gear
Loading your gear is quick and easy. To get started loading your gear, check out our video.
Warranty
✪ J-TEK Manufacturing Inc warrants all products for a full 1 (one) year against defects in materials and workmanship.
In the Field
"It's a great product. Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services purchased a Megablast drying system a few years ago. It was a very cost effective option for a reliable forced air drying system. It’s convenient and dries our gear quickly. I have recommended this unit to other departments.”
~ Luis Gomes, Fire Chief, Puslinch Fire and Rescue.