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Infiltec E3 Blower Door.

A precision measurement tool for evaluating
building shell air leakage characteristics.
Call (540) 943-2776 weekdays 7AM-4PM for more information.

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Model E3-A-DM4 Blower Door (click on thumbnail for larger image)


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E3 FAN SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE SPECIFICATION COMMENTS
Fan Motor 3/4 hp @ 110 vac/60 Hz Powerful, light weight and speed controllable (240 vac/50 hz option)
Flow Calibration Orifice pressure drop Multi-tap pressure sensor in fan
Maximum flow @ 50 Pa 5450 cfm (9265 m3/h) Highest flow of any portable blower door
Minimum calibrated flow 42 cfm (71 m3/h) Only one low-flow plate with plugs is required
Pressure or depressure Calibration unchanged Turn fan body around in the door frame
Speed control location On power cord Hold in hand or hang on gauge panel
Fan housing Fiberglass (black) Metal fan blade guards on each end
Fan length 10 inches (25.4 cm) Compact for easy carrying
Fan width 24 inches (61.0 cm) Fits in narrow door widths
Fan weight 36 lbs (16.4 kg) Handle on fan for carrying
Maximum current 8.7 amps Low current draw for cooler operation
Motor speed ranges 2, switch on fan Low motor speed allows for cooler low-flow operation
Motor reverse switch on fan Reverse motor rotation for quick uncalibrated flow reversal
Shipping box Weight 42 lbs (19.1 kg) Dimensions: 24.5 x 13 x 24.5 inches (62.2 x 33.0 x 62.2 cm)

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E3 CONTROLS
FEATURE SPECIFICATION COMMENTS
Dual Digital Micromanometer Infiltec Model DM4 Micromanometer One micro-manometer channel for building pressure, a second channel for fan flow
Pressure Display Resolution ±0.1 Pascal (.001"WC) in each channel internal resolution of 0.025 Pascals for all flow and area calculations
Pressure Display Range ±1250.0 Pascal (±5.000 "WC) range in each channel resolves ±0.1 Pascals over entire range
Data Display LCD 2x16 Characters Displays flow and pressure data with keypad settings.
Keypad Membrane keypad for control Keys for ON/OFF, Device, Units, Time Average, Low-Flow, Base Line, Hold
Connectors RS-232 Serial DB9 and USB connectors Serial output at 9600 bps 8N1 for input to Windows software.
Battery Operated Uses six AA Alkaline Cells Over 100 hours of operation per battery change.
Auto Zero Pressure calibration Every 10 seconds both pressure sensor zero is checked and adjusted This compensates for component drifts due to temperature and position.
Flow units flow in cfm or m3/h flow is calibrated for each configuration of the low-flow plate
Leakage Area units square inches or square centimeters area is calibrated for each configuration of the low-flow plate
Pressure units Both Pa and "wc you can select metric units or USA units, or mixed units (Pa and cfm)
Pressure calibration within ±1% of measurement, or ±0.1 Pascal, whichever is larger Calibration certificate shows ASTM E779 standard met
Pressure measurement range ±1250.0 Pascals or ±5.000 inches WC Both channels autozeroed every 10 seconds
DM4 Device Selections E3 fan, DL1 duct leakage fan, G54 mobile gasoline fan, Pitot tube, Minneapolis Model 3 fan Devices are selected by the keypad DEVICE key and each is calibrated
Flow calibration within 5% Each DM4 and E3 fan comes with calibration certificate that shows the ASTM E779 standard is met
Maximum flow 6500 cfm (11050 m3/h) Maximum free flow capacity.
Minimum flow measurement 42 cfm (71 m3/h) Calculate using low-flow plate & hole plugs
Weight of controls 5.0 lbs (2.3 kg) Includes DM4 and speed control on door mount
Door Mounting Bracket Attaches to door The ounting bracket mounts on house door with screw clamp
Speed control Triac solid-state control On cord, can be hung on the gauge panel
Carrying case 9 lbs (4.1 kg) Dimensions: 10 x 11 x 26.5 inches (25.4 x 27.9 x 67.3 cm)
Case Contents Gauges, speed control, door frame cover, manual, power cord, misc tools
Shipping box 23 lbs (10.5 kg) dimensions: 10 x 11 x 26.5 inches (25.4 x 27.9 x 67.3 cm)

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E3 DOOR FRAME
FEATURE SPECIFICATION COMMENTS
Height adjustment 48 to 87 inches (121.9 to 221 cm) Fits most door heights
Width adjustment 24 to 39 inches (61 to 99.1 cm) Fits most door widths (optional extenders for wider/taller doors)
Door frame edge seal Flexible gasket The gasket provides an airtight seal between the frame and the door jamb
Door frame material Aluminum Gold anodized aluminum extrusion
Door frame cover Coated nylon Air-tight, rip-stop, green nylon cover with elastic fitted border and fan hole
Door frame weight 14.2 lbs (6.5 kg) Combined weight of frame and cover
Locking mechanism Lockable cams The cams on each section adjust to lock the frame into the jamb
Door frame case Gun case (black) Dimensions: 54 x 11 x 5 inches (137 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)
Shipping box 20 lbs (9.1 kg) Dimensions: 54 x 11 x 5 inches (137 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)

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E3 OPTIONS
FEATURE SPECIFICATION COMMENTS
Door expander kit Expands width to 48 inches (122 cm) Expands height to 96 inches (244 cm)
Door cross bar 2nd bar across door Mounted at chest level for increased door stability
Fan case Rip-stop nylon Fitted protective soft cover for fan
240 VAC/50 Hz 3/4 hp, 4 amp Includes motor and speed controller, without electrical plugs (country dependent)
Other languages German model now available Contact about converting E3 labels and documentation into other languages.
Smoke Pen Relightable wick in pen holder Refills available
DOS Software On CD or digital download link Menu driven, stores data on disk, prints reports for enclosure integrity tests. Software performs NFPA 2001 Standard Calculations.
Windows Software On CD or digital download link Menu driven, stores data on disk, prints reports, Energy conservation software computes leakage areas, ACH, energy use, etc. Enclosure integrity test software performs ISO or NFPA 2001 Standard Calculations

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RADON CONTROL | About Radon | Radon FAQ | Pictures | Drawings | Fans | Water | Large Buildings | Radon Catalog |
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OTHER INSTRUMENTS | Personal Seismometers | Infrasound Monitors |Micro-Manometers: Single Channel Dual Channel |

These specifications were updated on August 04, 2023, and are subject to change without notice.

This page copyright © 1996-2023 by Infiltec Inc., all rights reserved. It was last updated on August 04, 2023.

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