Author: Felicia McEwen
When drying a hardwood floor over a crawlspace, the Injectidry HP system inadvertently pulls air from the space below into the home. The Interceptor is necessary to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination by stopping potential contaminants (such as insulation fibers, dust, and rodent feces particles) that are drawn through the flooring during the drying process. It also protects the blower from cross-contamination from one job to the next.
It is important to note that the Interceptor is not intended to replace a HEPA air Scrubber, which is used to process ambient air and control the air quality in the workspace. The Interceptor is solely intended to process the air that is drawn out of the flooring before it flows through the HP machine and is released into the ambient air.
Another important purpose of the Interceptor is to protect the HP machine from the buildup of dust over time. Very fine drywall dust and sawdust can be present in the flooring. Suction from the HP machine will pull this fine dust through the cracks in the floor. This dust is typically wet so it sticks to the inside of the blower and can cause restriction, overheating and eventually ruin the motor. Particulate damage voids the warranty of the machine.
