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Hard Mounts | Soft Mounts
Abstract: Circul-Air CACSHD & CACHMHD Heavy-Duty Extractor Manual #
Product Lines Covered:
- CACSHD Series (Soft-Mount)
- CACHMHD Series (Hard-Mount)
Manual Edition: May 2025
Use Category: NFPA 1851-Compliant Gear Washers
1. CACSHD Series – Soft-Mount High-Performance Extractors #
Mounting: Soft-mount — No bolting required
G-Force: 100 g
Target Use: Fire departments needing high-speed extraction with easier install footprint
Key Features (per manual):
- High-spin soft-mount design with suspension system
- No reinforced concrete anchoring needed
- Factory NFPA-compliant wash cycles preloaded
- Lower vibration and easier relocation or retrofitting
- Designed for direct integration with DEXSORB® PFAS systems
- Part of “Wash It. Dry It. Store It.®” ecosystem
Available Sizes (per install references): CACSHD-20 through CACSHD-70
2. CACHMHD Series – Hard-Mount Commercial Extractors #
Mounting: Hard-mount — Requires floor anchoring
G-Force: 100 g
Target Use: Facilities prioritizing lower RPM with long-term commercial anchoring
Key Features (per manual):
- Traditional hard-mount with frame-to-concrete anchoring
- NFPA compliant spin speed for gear safety in legacy buildings
- NFPA cycle programming available (must be configured at install)
- Requires adequtate concrete floor load compliance
Shared Operational Features #
- NFPA Cycle Compatibility: Outer shell, liner, biohazard settings
- Drain Options: Gravity or pump drain, model-dependent
- Electrical & Plumbing: Varies by model, all detailed in tech sheet
- Recommended Pairing: Drying cabinets + DEXSORB®
