Automotive Refinish
ECO Ultra Plus 1
Performance Downdraft Paint Booth
Designed to meet the needs of today’s high production waterborne body shops, the ECO Ultra Plus 1 is energy-efficient, ecologically friendly and the solution to waterborne
coatings. The ECO Ultra Plus 1 features:
• GFS’ patented Controlled Air-flow ceiling (CAF) for optimized downdraft airflow
• SmartCure control panel with programmable cure cycles for one-touch operation
• High-Efficiency direct-fired heat system with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and Economy mode for lowest possible energy usage and maximum fuel conservation
• AdvanceCure Accelerated Airflow System for your optimum performance with low-VOC
and waterborne coatings
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These features all work together to provide the highest quality finishes, the shortest
production times, and the lowest operating costs while achieving ecological responsibility.
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A look inside Ultra Plus 1:
• 16 high-efficiency 6-tube light fixtures
- 8 lights integrated into CAF Ceiling, 4 sidewall lights, 4 corner lights
• Dual-skin white pre-coated insulated panel construction
• 4-wing dual-skin insulated entry doors with drive-thru options
• Single-row exhaust pit standard, with three-row or raised basement options
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AdvanceCure Accelerated Airflow System:
 
This important addition to the interior of the paint booth vastly improves the productivity of the equipment. AdvanceCure introduces controlled turbulence into the paint booth during the flash-off and cure cycles to rapidly draw vapors out of the painted surfaces. This increased airflow dramatically reduces the amount of time required for each paint job, and in turn, increases the profitability of your body shop. AdvanceCure speeds curing of both solvent-based and waterborne paints, so you can be sure that the Ultra Plus 1 will improve your finishing operation today, and well into the future.
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'CAF' Controlled Air Flow ceiling:
A design available only from GFS, the Controlled Air Flow ceiling is designed to improve the already efficient downdraft model. The main flow zone concentrates air movement over the vehicle, drawing overspray down into the exhaust pit where it is safely contained. The unique side airflow zones keep overspray from collecting on the AdvanceCure towers or lights, and help keep the booth clean and contaminant-free. |
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Ultra Heater and SBC Plus 1 Control Panel:
 
Ultra Plus 1's heat group features a 1.5 million BTU burner, 15hp high-efficiency direct-drive motors, and a Twin VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) system for smooth motor startup and optimum air management. By utilizing VFD's, Ultra Plus 1 can enter 'Economy Mode' automatically when the operator stops spraying. By controlling the speed of the motors for optimum performance, VFD's provide huge energy savings that were previously unattainable.
The nerve center of the Ultra Plus 1, the SBC Plus 1 control panel provides complete control over every aspect of the booth's operation. Each setting can be fine tuned for custom work, or use pre-programmed SmartCure profiles to create one-touch operating cycles for your specific paints and coatings. Integrated AdvanceCure controls and automatic Economy Mode functions ensure that all the pieces of the Ultra Plus 1 work together for maximum productivity and unequaled energy efficiency.
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Cabin Specifications:
Internal: 14'w x 9'h x 27'l
External: 14'5"w x 11'h x 27'5"l
Full downdraft airflow during spray and curing cycles through patented Controlled Air Flow ceiling with integrated angled light fixtures
- Main flow zone concentrates airflow in the spray booth in a protective curtain around the car
- Main flow zone effectively removes overspray
- Side flow zones circulate air away from the walls and lights
Dual skin insulated panel construction
- White pre-coated galvanized steel
- Weld-free construction prevents rusting and improves spray booth strength
Single- or three-row pit exhaust system or optional raised platform
- Pre-engineered pit design properly balances air flow
AdvanceCure system - 4 Corner Towers with 9 adjustable air nozzles each
Wide 10' heavy-duty, 4-wing entrance door with observation windows, Side access door with observation window, can be moved to accommodate different spraybooth layouts
Eight 6-tube ceiling light fixtures, Four 6-tube sidewall light fixtures, and Four 3-tube corner light fixtures with energy efficient electronic ballasts
Spray booth is designed to accept fire suppression system |
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Heat Unit Specifications:
Ultra Plus 1 Re-circulating Heat System
High-efficiency direct fired system with re-circulating cure mode
SBC Plus1 remote control panel w/ SmartCure, and integrated AdvanceCure controls
- Integrates the heat system controls, patented SmartCure technology and AdvanceCure controls into one intuitive, user-friendly unit
- Fully programmable with large, clear digital displays
SmartCure accelerated curing system reduces cure times up to 50%
- Programmable paint profiles eliminates guesswork
- SmartCure technology automatically knows what temperature is needed, at what time, and for exactly how long
Automatic pressure control - Twin VFD system
- Soft-Start Energy Saver, eliminates power spikes when heat system is operating
- Automatically switches to 'Economy Mode' when the operator in the booth has stopped spraying
- Results in a cost saving of up to 60% in power usage and up to 75% savings in fuel
Direct-drive motors
- No belts or pulleys to maintain
- More efficient performance
Fuelled by natural gas or propane (oil fuel version is optional)
Four-Stage filtration system extends paint booth filter life
- Real-time electronic filter monitoring with dual digital display
- High-efficiency, high-temperature compatible, 8-micron downdraft filter media in Controlled Air Flow Ceiling
- Multi-stage heat system filtration on Intake and Exhaust
- High-holding capacity filter media in pit/basement
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Optional Equipment:
- Drive-thru configurations
- Working length extensions
- Raised platform (for installations where pit extraction not possible)
- Three-row pit, 21' long
- Fire suppression system |
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Code Compliance:
NFPA-33 Standard for spray application using flammable or combustible materials
NFPA-86 Standard for ovens and furnaces
NFPA-91 Standard for exhaust systems for air conveying of materials
NFPA-101 Life Safety Code
NFPA-70 National Electric Code
OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910, 1910.107)
IFC International Fire Code
IBC International Building Code
IMC International Mechanical Code
BOCA National Fire Prevention Code; National Building Code; National Mechanical Code
UFC Uniform Fire Code
UBC Uniform Building Code
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
SBCCI Standard Fire Prevention Code; Standard Building Code; Standard Mechanical Code
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