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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 17_9/12/2019Agenda Item #17. Regular Council STAFF MEMO y Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 12 2019 Staff Contact: James Trube, Fire Chief Department: Fire Approve Purchase and Installation of the Third and Final No -Smoke Diesel Exhaust Removal System to Rescue 85 in the Amount of $9,242.81, Totaling $27,728.43 for all Three Systems BUDGET INFORMATION: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AVAILABLE AMOUNT: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: $9,242.81 $19,001.37 $9,242.81 Additional Budgetary Information: Funding Source(s): 001-192-664.600 POTENTIAL MOTION- • e to approve authorization to obtain a Purchase Order in the amount of $9,242.81; ATTACHMENTS: Staff Memo Page 450 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Village Council Thru: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager From: James Trube, Fire Chief Date: August 22, 2019 Subject: Ward No -Smoke Diesel Exhaust Removal System This agenda item addresses the need for the installation of a third No -Smoke Diesel Exhaust Removal System to be installed on our Fire Apparatus, The first system was installed on our Aerial Truck on June 27, 2019. This was installed first in an effort to test the functionality and performance of the system once installed on the apparatus. After satisfactory results the second system was installed on Engine 285. We are now requesting the third system be installed on Rescue 85. Ward Diesel is the sole distributor of this system and additional information is attached to this memo for your review. We have been given the price of $9,242.81 for each system, which incorporates a Five Percent (5%) discount for the purchase of all three systems. Purchase Order No. 19- 000274 was obtained for the purchase of the last system which was installed on Engine 85. There are currently funds available in account number 001-192-664,600 to cover this expense. Once this agenda item is approved a Purchase Order will be requested from Finance. It is my recommendation to approve the purchase of this third No -Smoke Diesel Exhaust Removal System. This decision is based on sole -source distribution, pricing and discounts, and past performance. On behalf of the Village Manager and staff, this agenda item is submitted for your review and consideration. Your approval will authorize the Village Manager to issue a P.O. for the purchase of this item. Page 451 of 485 Agenda Item #17. 1250 Schweizer Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 800-845-4665 WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS Fax: 607-739-7092 www.warddiesel.com May 31, 2019 Village of Tequesta Fire Department 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Attn: Jim Trube, Chief Ward Diesel Filter is the "sole manufacturer" and "sole distributor" of the "PATENTED" "NO SMOKE" diesel filtration system granted by the United States Government pursuant to Patent Number 4,803,838. No other company or individual has been licensed to manufacture or market an identical or similar system. Installation of the system(s) is completed by Ward Diesel service technician(s) on all new installations at the manufacturer facilities. As a retrofit assembly, the installation is completed at the fire department. If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS Scott H. Beecher President WARD DIESEL FILTER ONE IE'- Page 452 of 485 Agenda Item #17. GWARD 6LJ VO �� LI UL�1 Ward Diesel Filter Systems 1250 Schweizer Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 800-845-4665 Fax: 607-739-7092 To: Village of Tequesta Fire Department 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Attention: Jim Trube, Chief / � 1 Date: May 30, 2019 Quotation #: 11112R4 Quotation valid until: June 29, 2019 Prepared by: JMP Quantity Description Per Unit Price Total Price 1 NO SMOKE direct source capture diesel exhaust removal $9,242.81 $9,242.81 systems, installed, excluding taxes` *Price based on installation of 3 systems. Warranty: One (1) year. End User: Village of Tequesta Fire Department, FL Installation Site: Village of Tequesta Fire Department, FL Terms: Net 30 days on all invoices. Invoicing will be done weekly on the number of units installed for each week. Notes: All prices are in US Dollars. Proposal does not include bid and/or performance bond cost. This price quote is based on cash payments only and has a 5% discount. If paying by credit card the price is: $9,704.95 Patrick B. Scanlon TOTAL $9,242.81 Regional Sales Manager Page 453 of 485 Agenda Item #17. 1580 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: 8004WS-4665 WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS Fax:607-739-7092 www.warddlesel.com NOTICE WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS MARKETS THE "NO SMOKE" DIESEL EXHAUST FILTRATION SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM IS COVERED BY U.S. PATENT NUMBER #498039838. NO OTHER COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN LICENSED TO MANUFACTURE OR MARKET THIS PROPRIETARY SYSTEM. WARDDIESEL FILTER Page 454 of 485 Exhai.t Protection in t�i)erehouse vAi FILTER SYSTEM S warddiesel.com Agenda Item #17. WARD FILTER SYSTEMS 1250 Schweizer Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 800-845-4665 Fax: 607-739-7092 www.warddiesel.com The need for diesel exhaust protection is vital for the health and safety of the men and women in your Departments. When you have some time, please review these materials regarding the NO SMOKE Family of Filter Systems. NO SMOKE is an apparatus -mounted, direct source capture system that works automatically to remove diesel exhaust from your station and on -scene. Because it is apparatus -mounted, NO SMOKE allows for any configuration of vehicle parking and gives you the ability to move vehicles to different stations as circumstances require. There are no building modifications necessary and no hanging hoses to get in your way. The NO SMOKE system is easily maintained and even has the capability of being transferred from one piece of equipment to another when units are taken out of service. NO SMOKE automatically provides complete protection from harmful diesel exhaust whenever you exit and re-enter the station, making NO SMOKE the most effective and user-friendly system on the market. As an added benefit, it can even be manually activated for on -scene protection. With thousands of installations currently operating, NO SMOKE has proven its capability and reliability to fire and rescue personnel throughout the world. We hope that you will be next to join the growing list of fire departments that have decided to protect their personnel with NO SMOKE! Best Regards, 1; � Pat Scanlon Regional Sales Manager Pat.Scanlon@warddiesel.com 727-460-3185 GWARD NM CNEKE F I L T E R S Y 5 T E M 5 Page 456 of 485 Agenda Item #17. The Risk -Chart h f"Mation " watnd 1n 1M Jams l N Onaupalloo4 mad teWronefMal YoOlobs • Firefighters classified by insurance industry as High Hazard • Demonstrate alarmingly high incidence of: • Heart attacks • High blood pressure • Cancer • When compared to others firefighters face more risk in developing these cancers: Page 457 of 485 Agenda Item #17. The Facts 6.1 Cancer in humans `there is sGi�icient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of diesel engine exhaust. Diesel engine exhaust causes cancer of the lung. A positive association has been observed betureen exposure to diesel engine exhaust and cancer of the urinary bladder. 6.3 Overall evaluation Diesel engine humans (Group 1). Cn ,. C CD C3 is exhaust is carcinogenic to DIESEL AND GASOLINE ENGINE ,AND SOME NITROARENES VOLUME 105 S 1 pllfailoatlen reprefWnls the vlows and export #> - opinions of an 14RC Working Group on Ilia S Evaluation of Carcinogenic RIsRt to Humans, I' which mot In Lyon, 5.12 Juno 2012 LYON, FRANCE - 2014 :F IARC MONOGRAPHS v ON THE EVALUATION OF CARCINOGENIC RISKS TO HUMANS iL��,; :"': �:- _ - bWL1YnYAgmrylmhvritr Get2r 77, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATON IARC (2014) VOLUME 105 Page 458 of 485 Agenda Item #17. The Facts ate matter enters our respiratory ystem through the nose and throats. 213 The larger particulate matter (PM10) is eliminated through coughing, sneezing and swallowing. 4 PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs. It can travel all the way to the alveoli, causing lungs and heart problems, and delivering harmful chemicals to the blood system. HUMAN HAIR 50-70µm nvci") to oame¢er 90 µm (rnkmns) in dianeter FINE BEACH SAND L PM 2.5 Combustion particles, organic compounds, metals, etc. < 2.5 µm fmkmns) in diameter tv PM10 Dust, pollen, mold, etc. <10pM (mkmns) in diameter "Surface area of respiratory system = 80x that f; of 485 Agenda Item #17. The Facts "Several studies have been conducted to assess firefighters' exposure to combustion byproducts. These studies have identified numerous carcinogenic compounds in the fire atmosphere... Firefighters can also be exposed to diesel exhaust, a known human carcinogen, at the fire ground or fire station." ILLINOIS FIRE SFRVICF INSTITIITF NO SMOKE is apparatus -mounted. Exhaust protection travels with the apparatus. It is the only product on the market today providing protection both inside and outside the fire station. wnAw 500,0w VI.II. Chemical Exposures "To minimize inhalation of 75 MA O k contaminants during a fire 200,000 100,0 1 II`t I response: Fire personnel should w 1 t F �II kf remain upwind of diesel exhaust 0 — e,;y emitted from the apparatus. Sim de of 6c66 66wc _ scm c+w n mm m P mci ce+c ca c Time m Figure 14. VOCs Particle number concentration (for particles 0.01 to > 1 pm) measured at the fire ground (downwind of diesel exhaust) on 612712015. Page 460 of 485 Agenda Item #17. The Facts The IAFC and the NVFC partnered to develop and release the Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer. This report, released on August 9, 2018, provides 11 actions that can be taken to mitigate the risk of cancer for firefighters. https://www. nvfc. org/wp-content/uploads%2018/08/Lavendar-Ribbon-Report-Cancer pdf BEST PRACTICES for Preventing Firefighter Cancer From the Report: "Another exposure could be from diesel exhaust fumes... Without the presence of a means to filter the exhaust, it becomes an exposure hazard to rescuers and other people in the station." Page 461 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Bettina Polic Q)kTheLedger Getting gear to prevent firefighter cancers a matter of policy, money in Polk By Marilyn Meyer Posted Oct 21, 2017 at 9:22 PM Oct. 22--What individual fire departments provide in the way of safety gear and protective policies Updated Oct 23, 2017 at 12:33 PM is a matter of budgets but also a matter of department policy. For example, last year Polk County Fire Rescue brought in Anthony Stravino as its new chief, and he has set about instituting what the Local 3531 of the International Association of Fire Fighters sees as some much -needed changes, including working toward providing a second set of bunker gear for each firefighter and establishing plans to get the carcinogenic diesel fumes coming off vehicles away from firefighters' living and work areas, said Jay Schwartz, who is a captain for Polk County Fire Rescue and president of the Polk County IAFF Local 3531. In 2014 the Lakeland Fire Department tackled the issue of diesel fuel, a long -known carcinogen, contaminating fire station bays and seeping into firefighter living and work areas, said Rick Hartzog, assistant chief of administration, The 14 department vehicles that run on diesel fuel were retrofitted with a filter system that captures the contaminants each time the engine fires up and runs, Hartzog said. After looking at other systems, Including some that require a firefighter to hook a hose to the truck and others that mount In the roof of bays, the department decide to spend the roughly $8,700 per vehicle for the system. Depending on how many hours the engine runs, every year or two the filters need to be cleaned, a Job that is performed by the manufacturer at a cost of $295, Hartzog said. And when the department purchases a replacement vehicle, the filtering system Is swapped Into the new vehicle. "It may have cost a little more upfront, but we felt this was the best way to protect our people," Hartzog said, "What individual fire departments provide in the way of safety gear and protective policies is a matter of budgets but also a matter of department policy." "Last year Polk County Fire Rescue set about establishing plans to get the carcinogenic diesel fumes coming off vehicles away from firefighters' living and work areas,11 "...we felt this was the best way to protect our people," Rick Hartzog, Chief of Administration said. Page 462 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Emission Facts 0 Emergency Vehicle Emissions System Guidance Document Custom Fire Apparatus i - :,A.A WQ=70 1 FAMA DPF and SCR Guide 130102 This guide is intended to help fire service personnel understand the emissions systems on fire apparatus and to provide specific guidance on how to address emissions related concerns. 2007 The 2007 regulations tightened the criteria for NOx emissions (an ozone depleting agent), and instituted a 90% reduction in particulate matter, or soot. 2010 The EPRs latest move to clean up diesel emissions came in 2010. Particulate matter limits were unchanged, but the NOx limit dropped another six- fold from the 2007 limits. DPF Emissions Problems Unique to Fire Apparatus Manual Regeneration Process Most over -the -road trucks will often times burn off the soot captured in the DPF through the heat produced naturally from high engine loads over hours of regular operation. Unfortunately many fire apparatus make frequent short runs and may not get the exhaust hot enough to keep the DPF burning off the soot efficiently. https://fama. org/wp-content/plugins/bp-custom-users/includes/files/DPF. pdf The Solution NO SMOKE 2 was developed in 2007 to meet exhaust removal needs in the fire industry for vehicles with engines built in 2007 and beyond. It is important to remember the new EPA standards were established to protect outdoor air quality by reducing Particulate Matter, and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). The remaining Particulate Matter, Hydrocarbons and Carbon Monoxide are still present in the exhaust and must be mitigated. The time to heat the exhaust to the optimal temperature to achieve emission reduction with the on -board EPA compliant technologies (ATD, DPF, SCR, DEF) ranges anywhere from 40 to 60 minutes. Emergency Response Vehicles rarely if ever operate at full speed for duration of 40 — 60 minutes. NO SMOKE 2 is a low temperature catalyst that oxidizes the emission immediately at cold start and low idle. Page 463 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Buver's Guide Factors to Consider when selecting a Diesel Exhaust Protection Solution • Dependability / Ease of Use: • Determine needs and system dependability for the facilities, personnel and community. • A system is only effective if it is used every time the apparatus is moved in/out of the station. • Company Reputation: • Select a company that has a proven record of accomplishment and provides excellent customer service after the sale. • Research the company for its longevity and ask for customer references. • Installation Process: • Be aware of any associated hidden cost • Consider how long installation will take and make sure the process won't interfere with the department's operations. • Does the company use factory direct technicians, or is the work subcontracted. Subcontractors can complicate installation and any subsequent maintenance or repair work. • Cost / Budget: • The initial cost • Ongoing maintenance cost and repairs Page 464 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Buver's Guide When Specing New Trucks: • Must Consider: • EPA Outdoor • The EPRs goal is to reduce damage to the ozone, and does not look at health and safety as OSHA does. The technology which includes the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), advanced EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), SCR (Selective Catalysts Reduction) and DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), only address greenhouse gases. • Each diesel engine manufacturer has added this technology to reduce primarily the emission of NOx and particulate matter (PM). It does not address other toxic gases found in Diesel Exhaust. 5.0 s 20%! a 4.0 38%� x 2.5 52%� Z 83%1 1.2 0.2 0.01 0.10 90% PM (9/hp-hr) • OSHA/NIOSH Indoor Fire Station )4 )8 )2 • NFPA 1500: Section 9.1.5 2013 edition states: "The Fire Department SHALL PREVENT EXPOSURE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND contamination of living and sleeping areas to exhaust emissions." Page 465 of 485 Agenda Item #17. 0 ZA jL nzi R] FILTER SYSTEMS al='r"ti r5. ti Ward Diesel offers the most effective and user-friendly exhaust protection systems on the market. R1 Apparatus Mounted 21 100% Direct Source Capture 0 The SCBA for Vehicle Exhaust 0 On -Scene Protection 2 OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA 0 Automatic Page 466 of 485 Agenda Item #17. NO SMOKE SYSTEMS • Can be installed on ALL diesel vehicle, including ambulances and pick-ups • Can be reinstalled on replacement - - - I- I - I - - • Our products will NOT VOID ENGINE WARRANTIES Page 467 of 485 Agenda Item #17. a0 S Safe Feature • Back Pressure Sensor (pictured below) • At 1.5psi a red light indicator will appear on the dash letting you know it is time change the filter. BACK PRESSURE SENSOR I AIR CYLINDER NpS M FILTERED kF F��TF EXHAUST 1� IV1 UNFILTERED EXHAUST �/ DIVERTE'VALVE h • If the system reaches 1.8 si for 3-4 seconds, the system will automatically turn itself off and revert the engine back to standard exhaust, this will prevent any buildup of back pressure, preventing any loss of horsepower or performance. Page 468 of 485 Agenda Item #17. System consists of a filter, a diverter unit and an electronic control module When you start the engine: • Electronic control module engages the diverter unit, directing vehicle exhaust into the filter— not into the station. • The system has a timer to filter exhaust for a preset period, allowing time to leave the station before it automatically switches out of filter mode and back to straight exhaust. When you return to the station: • The system automatically engages when you put the engine in reverse to back in. It continues to clean exhaust until the engine stops. • If you have drive -through stations, a push button will be mounted to the dash so you can activate the system upon entry. On- Scene: • Manual override keeps system in filter mode while engine idles, so no one at the scene has to breathe deadly exhaust. Page 469 of 485 e WARD 460 F1 LTER SYSTEMS � �� SM�r The BEST Exhaust Protection Solution for ARFF P. T ,- _ ._.. '-'----E-qui' P ped with J�ff 5WEN -2018 Rosenbauer 6x6 HRET Panthers, with Volvo Penta D16 Engines fi-,_Harts-fi-eld-Jackso-n AtlantaInternationalAirport Warddlesel.com info@warddlesel.com 800-845-4665 ,a ARD OW F I L T E R S Y S T E M S Exhaust Protection in the Firehouse and On Scene. 173-177! warddlesel.com info@warddleset.com 800-845-466 Agenda Item #17. The SlmmDle Solutio With NO SMOKE, You Can Count On: • Direct Source Capture of harmful diesel particulate and gases • Vehicle -mounted flexibility — Rotate bay - to -bay, station -to -station. No manual intervention on part of fire personnel • 100% Automatic Operation • Exhaust removal that goes wherever your vehicle goes • The SCBA for Vehicle Exhaust • Simple maintenance • Responsive customer service Page 471 of 485 Agenda Item #17. On Board & Automatic NO SMOKE SYSTEMS mount directly to your vehicles. There's nothing to connect or disconnect — the system starts and stops automatically. R1 NO Hoses to Attach Behind a Vehicle Lf NO Safety Hazard Inside Fire House Z NO Fans R1 NO Building Modifications 0 FULLY AUTOMATIC NO SMOKE takes the hassle out of exhaust removal. Page 472 of 485 Agenda Item #17. On -Scene Protectio You can filter exhaust while your engine idles: a On the scene 0 At an ER entrance 0 At community events When you need clean air, NO SMOKE is there. Page 473 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Low -to -NO Maintenance The advanced design of the NO SMOKE 2 should require no maintenance or cleaning. The original NO SMOKE has an indicator light that comes on when it's time to order a new filter. You can change the filter in less than 30 minutes using basic tools. Page 474 of 485 Agenda Item #17. We Stand behind NO SMOKE • Our technicians are factory -direct and factory trained — They will install the system and train your staff to use it • 1 Year Limited Warranty on all parts and labor • Courtesy Visit program — We follow up to make sure our systems work for you • Quality customer service —Real people answer our phones! We're here for you every step of the way. Page 475 of 485 Agenda Item #17. FILTER S Y S T E M S Evaluation and Testing Results Page 476 of 485 Agenda Item #17. National Fire Protection Agency NFPA 1500 Standard on Diesel Exhaust NFPA 1500 2018 Edition States: 10.1.5: The Fire Department shall prevent exposure to firefighters and contamination of living and sleeping areas to exhaust emissions. See page 36 NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program 2018 Edition A.10.1.5 The operation of a fire department requires the storage and indoor operation of fire apparatus that are generally housed in an enclosed building. The need to keep the apparatus and other vehicles ready for immediate service and in good operating condition, which requires the indoor running of vehicles for response and routine service/pump checks, makes storage in an enclosed area, such as an apparatus bay, necessary. The exhaust from all internal combustion engines, including diesel and gasoline -powered engines, contains over 100 individual hazardous chemical components that, when combined, can result in as many as 10,000 chemical compounds. A large majority of these compounds are today listed by state and federal regulatory agencies as being cancer causing or suspected carcinogens. The target components listed by NIOSH/OSHA consist of both hydrocarbon carbon components and compounds, which are produced as both gas -phase and particulate -phase compounds. The gases and particulates, which are viewed by NIOSH and OSHA as life threatening, consist of a cancer -causing substance known as polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Gases in diesel exhaust, such as nitrous oxide, nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde, benzene, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, can also create health problems. According to NIOSH, human and animal studies show that diesel exhaust should be treated as a human carcinogen (cancer -causing substance). In accordance with the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, as it pertains to diesel exhaust, NIOSH recommends that occupational exposure to carcinogens be limited to the lowest feasible concentration. NIOSH uses OSHA's classification, outlined in 29 CFR 1990.103, which states in part "Potential occupational carcinogen means any substance, or combination or mixture of substances, which causes an increased incidence of benign and/or malignant neoplasm, or a substantial decrease in the latency period between exposure and onset of neoplasm in humans or in one or more experimental mammalian species as the result of any oral, respiratory or dermal exposure, or any other exposure which results in the induction of tumors at a site other than the site of administration." This definition also includes any substance that is metabolized into one or more potential occupational carcinogen by mammals. See page 60 NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program 2018 Edition Page 477 of 485 Agenda Item #17. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbon Testing Benzene Specific Ward Diesel has consulted an independent Gas and Vapor Detection SME regarding testing for Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNA), specifically Benzene. Currently there are some gas detection monitors on the market that can detect PNA compounds in the air, however air monitor detectors are also subject to cross sensitivity, which means many PNA compounds can be detected, but non-specific compounds can be identified. To test for Benzene specific compounds in the air, one of the following tests would need to be conducted, either with a portable GC -MS (Gas chromatography -mass spectrometry) or DOAS (differential optical absorption spectroscopy). Below is a snapshot of how both tests work. "Current techniques for measurement of benzene in air include GCMS and diffusion tubes. GCMS is complex and expensive whilst diffusion tubes offer low accuracy, "one off" sample measurement. The combination of diffusion tubes as a "preselector" together with a PID (photon ionization detector) can be used for selective benzene measurement but only at relatively high concentrations and not for real time continuous readings. Duvas has developed the DV3000 instrument which uses DOAS (differential optical absorption spectroscopy) to measure benzene at low ppb levels in real time. Selectivity of detection against a background of other BTEX gases is extremely good. The DV3000 produces real time readings (20ms readings) which averaged over a few seconds can offer detection levels of better than 5ppb." An air sample with hand held gas detectors or GCMS with diffusion tubes can be contaminated easily within a firehouse. Gasoline releases Benzene into ambient air. The fire service has a large amount of equipment with gasoline products including saws, fans, rescue tool power units, generators and gasoline storage cans. These all can provide PNA readings within the fire house. Benzene is also found in current atmospheric air due to the increase of hydrocarbons being released. When Ward Diesel had testing conducted by Phase 1 for both the NO SMOKE and NO SMOKE 2, the tests conducted looked at multiple compounds including Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons. This allowed us to ensure that compounds like Benzene, Toluene, and Formaldehyde were all reduced to below OSHA acceptable limits, as indicated in the information in this booklet. Page 478 of 485 Agenda Item #17. WO trot. %tSINCE 1896 Order No. 3113964 GENERAL REPORT ETL SEMKO 3933 US ROUTE 11 CORTLAND, NEW YORK 13046 Phone: 607-753-6711 Date: January 24, 2007 REPORT NO.3113964CRT-001 AIR PERFORMANCE -- BACK PRESSURE DROP TESTS ON A NO SMOKE 2 WARD DIESEL FILTER RENDERED TO WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS 133 PHILO ROAD WEST ELMIRA, NY 14903 This report gives the results of air performance versus back pressure drop tests conducted on a No Smoke 2 Ward Diesel Filter. The filter was selected and supplied by the client and was received at the laboratories on December 14, 2006. It appeared to be in new, -unused condition upon arrival. AUTHORIZATION Signed intertek Quotation No. 500016491. TEST METHOD The air performance versus pressure drop testing was conducted in general accordance with AMCA Standard 500-D-98 entitled, "Laboratory Methods for Testing Dampers for Rating" section 8.1 "AIR PERFORMANCE — PRESSURE DROP TEST'. Air Volume was measured employing metering stations containing appropriately sized sharp edged orifices. An independent organization testing forsafety, performance, and certification. Page 479 of 485