Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System
A large portion of the design and engineering effort behind the Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System was devoted to striking a good balance between airflow volume and efficient filtration. Even the fins on the blower fan were subjected to considerable research and development to be sure they made the most effective fan for this application. The result is an air filtration system specifically designed from the ground up to function effectively in the woodshop environment.
The Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System uses two filter stages, the outer to capture large particles and the inner smaller particles. The outer filter removes 99% of 5-micron particles. The inner filter captures 85% of 1-micron particles.
To make it easier to maintain, the PM1200 uses 12” X 24” X 1” filters on the intake side. That size was picked because they can be found at virtually any local home center. The diffusion filter on the exit side does not require replacement in most cases and can be cleaned periodically with a vacuum or compressed air.
Special attention was given to the inlet and outlet filter guards. The Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System filter guards are not only stylish but functional and do more than simply protect the filter elements from damage. Both the inlet and outlet filter guards are easily removed and installed without tools. This eliminates trying to extract screws or operate complicated latches while on a ladder.
The Powermatic PM1200 has three speed ranges – Low (547 CFM), Medium (706 CFM), and High 1,196 (CFM). This range of operating speeds lets you set the PM1200 Air Filtration System for the current conditions allowing you to save energy whenever possible. All controls are available both on the air filtration unit itself, as well as on the included LCD screen remote control.
At 67 pounds the Powermatic PM1200 Air Filtration System is relatively light but requires a safe, secure mounting. High quality, appropriately sized fasteners that are properly installed into joists or rafters is required. We recommend avoiding the use of open hook-type connections. Using self-closing clip or loop-style connections will prevent one or more corners of the Powermatic PM1200 from detaching should it be struck accidentally by a project or piece of wood.
