| Why is the Pullman-Holt 1.5 Horsepower 4 gallon Dry | | | | practices when working in a home or any |
| HEPA 390 ASB Canister Vacuum such a useful and | | | | child-occupied building built prior to 1978. This rule was |
| critical tool for any contractor? The answer lies in the | | | | designed to prevent a dangerous environment due to |
| specific features of the vacuum and also in why | | | | lead dust while on the job. The EPA, as well as |
| these features are so important to maintaining | | | | several states, now require the use of a HEPA |
| government compliance. | | | | vacuum to ensure lead-safe work practices. These |
| This Pullman-Holt model is chrome plated and has a | | | | include: |
| low profile which prevents the unit from tipping when | | | | - Sanding, grinding & cutting |
| in use. It has the standard onboard tools you would | | | | - A HEPA Vacuum must be connected to all electric |
| expect - a dusting tool, upholstery tool, telescoping | | | | power tools. |
| steel wand, 2 position ergonomic slide floor tool and | | | | - A HEPA Vacuum must be used during cleanup on all |
| crevice tool all come with the unit. It operates quietly | | | | objects and surfaces. All Carpets must be cleaned |
| at 65 db. Other features include a 4 gallon canister, a | | | | with a HEPA Vacuum connected to a powered |
| 6' crushproof hose, a foot activated on/off switch, a | | | | beater-bar or brush roll. |
| quiet but powerful 1.5 horsepower motor that | | | | As a contractor, it is important to be certain that you |
| provides the suction of larger vacuums and of | | | | have a HEPA vacuum that can capture lead dust |
| course, a 25' cord and cord storage. All useful | | | | particles because you must be in compliance with the |
| features, but none of these are what make this | | | | RRP. Obviously, it also means that you have a much |
| canister vacuum so special. | | | | safer work environment. If you didn't have a HEPA |
| The most important feature: This industrial vacuum | | | | filter that comes with a test and certification label, as |
| cleaner is to be used with individually tested HEPA | | | | the Pullman-Holt does, you couldn't be certain, or |
| filters that have a minimum efficiency of 99.99% at.3 | | | | prove that you are in compliance with this new |
| microns based on the particle count test method | | | | legislation. |
| IEST-RP-CCOO7. | | | | So, the Pullman-Holt 1.5 HP 4 Gallon Dry HEPA 390 |
| Why is that so important? | | | | ASB Canister Vacuum is an ideal fit for RRP because |
| The efficiency of the filters mean that this vacuum is | | | | it has the ability to perform the key lead-safe work |
| designed for professional cleaning, and more | | | | practices listed above, and because it is a portable, |
| importantly, to meet the EPA RRP rule. | | | | economical, easy to use piece of machinery. As of |
| The EPA's RRP rule states that HEPA vacuums are | | | | April 22, 2010, it will be very important for almost any |
| now required when working near lead paint. The | | | | contractor to have one of these on hand. And if you |
| Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) went into | | | | are a retailer, it will be very important to have these |
| effect April 22, 2010 and requires many types of | | | | available for sale in large quantities as many |
| contractors to be certified at lead-safe work | | | | professionals will not be able to function without one! |