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DraftMax Advance Spare Parts

DraftMax Advance Spare Parts FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when looking for spare parts for a downdraft extraction table.

How do I identify the right spare part for my downdraft table?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Start with the data plate on the table, which gives the model, serial number, electrical details and often the date of manufacture. Note these, along with the part number on the old part and anything printed on it.

Tables have been made in several versions over the years, with differences in controls, fan and electrical parts, so parts that look alike can differ. Have the manual to hand. If you are unsure, our team can help you identify the part.

What is a downdraft table and how does it work?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

A downdraft table is a work surface with a perforated or slotted top, with a fan that draws air down through it. Fume and dust from welding, grinding or cutting on the table are pulled downward and away from the operator's breathing zone, then passed through a filter.

This suits work that can be placed on the table, and the spare parts here are the controls, valves, fan and electrical parts that keep it running.

Which parts wear or fail most often?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Electrical parts such as switches, push buttons, relays, fuses and overload relays are the usual faults, along with filter cleaning parts such as pressure valves and membranes, and the fan or motor over a long life. Adjustable feet and fittings can be damaged by use.

Regular checks of controls, indicators and airflow help you spot a failing part early.

The table will not start. What should I check?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Check the supply and the main switch first, then the fuses, overload relay, safety switches and the start and stop buttons. If the table has a compressed air supply for cleaning, check that it is connected and that any air presence switch is working.

A tripped overload relay can mean a blocked filter or a motor fault. Electrical checks must be done by a competent person with the supply isolated.

Why is extraction weak?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

The commonest cause is a blocked or full filter. Others include a fan running backwards on a three-phase table, a worn or damaged fan wheel, leaks in the ducting or door seals, and a cleaning system that has stopped working.

Check the filter condition and the indicator first. If the fan wheel is damaged or loose, stop using the table until it is repaired.

How does the filter cleaning system work and what can go wrong?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Many extraction tables clean their filters with pulses of compressed air, controlled by valves, a pressure regulator and a control board. If the pressure is wrong, a valve or diaphragm has failed, or the control board is faulty, the filters clog and extraction drops.

The air supply should be clean and dry, and the pressure set as the maker directs. Check the data plate and manual for your own table to see what cleaning system it has and what pressure it needs. Do not alter or bypass any safety device fitted to the air system.