Commercial Gear Dryers for Fire Departments
ExpressDry Gear Dryers
Continental ExpressDry Gear Dryers are engineered to safely and quickly dry personal protective equipment, including turnout gear, special operations suits, helmets, gloves, boots, face masks and self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). Available in two models, the ExpressDry Gear Dryer and the ExpressDry Special Ops Gear Dryer both work by blowing a large volume of ambient air, at
high pressure, safely through the garment—drying the body of the gear and also the hard-to-reach areas, such as inseam, collar and underarm. NFPA compliant, the dryers accommodate multiple sets of turnout and/or special ops gear simultaneously—ensuring it is safely dried and returned to service in hours, not days.
Product Specifications – XD-4/XD-H4, XD-6/XD-H6, XD-8/XD-H8, XD-IHT
Drying Technology
ExpressDry Dryers utilize a powerful and highly efficient 110-volt fan to push a large air volume through the garment from the inside out. This high-pressure flow ensures air effectively dries areas that are hard to reach without air loss—significantly decreasing dry time. Because the fan operates using ambient air, the dryers are more energy efficient than cabinet style dryers, which require heated air and align with requirements set forth by gear manufacturers. Thus, by using the ExpressDry Gear Dryer or the ExpressDry Special Ops Gear Dryer, fire departments ensure gear manufacturers’ warranties are NOT voided.
Flexibility for Gear Component & Special Ops Drying
Quick and easy to use, the ExpressDry Gear Dryer adapts to specific types and sizes of bunker gear without turning them inside out. The dryer can simultaneously accommodate up to six suits, along with helmets, gloves, boots, face masks and SCBAs.
Adding dimension, the ExpressDry Special Ops Gear Dryer is best suited for fire departments responsible for everything from firefighting to swift water and ice rescues. It is equipped with 12 drying ports and four invertible stickmen to quickly and safely dry special ops protective gear and apparatuses. The stickmen, which are adjustable in length to fit different sized suits, can be inverted for drying special ops gear upside down. It also offers optional boot trees, each capable of drying up to four pairs of soaked boots in just 60 minutes. The ExpressDry Special Ops Gear Dryer features 12 accessory drying ports with valves for gloves, helmets and balaclavas.
Standard Inclusions
All Continental ExpressDry Dryers come standard with an LED timer with automatic shut off, steel construction, casters for ease of movement, up to 12 component drying ports, removable 800 cfm blower and a noise reduction package. Boasting high-quality construction and an operational life span of 87,000 hours, they are NFPA compliant and backed by a 3-year ContinentalCare warranty.
Blower for Drying Pumper Plumbing
Not only can ExpressDry Dryers be used to dry gear, as an added option, the dryer can be removed and attached to your pump’s water ports for quick winter drying—preventing damage from winter freeze ups (utility hose not included).
StationDry Cabinet Gear Dryers
Dirty gear is dangerous. That’s why Continental Girbau offers a proven and extensive offering of fire gear washers and dryers. Trust Continental Girbau to clean and dry gear according to NFPA 1851 standards. Keeping firefighters safe is our business.
Continental Girbau’s StationDry Cabinet Gear Dryer safely dries up to three sets of turnout gear and accessories using heated or ambient air. Durable cabinet construction keeps heated air inside the cabinet while a 900 CFM fan and six 1,000 Watt heating elements dry gear in about 3 hours.
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Complies with NFPA 1851
StationDry aligns with gear manufacturer drying requirements, complies with NFPA 1851 recommendations for drying gear, and often qualifies for Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program funding (https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants).
Flexibility for Gear Component Drying
The StationDry Cabinet Gear Dryer comes fully loaded with up to 6 jacket and pant hangers, 6 glove hangers, 3 boot racks and one hose rack. It quickly dries turnout gear, hoses, dive suits, boots and gloves – returning them to service in hours, rather than days.
LED Microprocessor Control
The StationDry Gear Dryer features a straightforward NFPA-compliant microprocessor control with preset gear (3 hours) and hose (10 hours) programs and the ability to program and adjust time and temperature or opt for ambient air. A 900 CFM blower circulates air through the cabinet to quickly dry gear. Simple to follow graphic icons make operation simple.
Superior Durability
Durably constructed for years of constant use, the StationDry Cabinet Gear Dryer features a double-wall cabinet and door, diamond plate heat and airflow channels, an oversized steel door with heavy-duty hinges, and a diamond plate kick panel. Chromed components – hangers and racks – are engineered for longevity. StationDry is backed by an industry-leading factory warranty.
Installation & Serviceability
The StationDry Cabinet Gear Dryer is simple to install and requires just a 2-inch clearance from the back of the machine to the wall, making it easy to swing out of position to service. Venting into the atmosphere is recommended, but the dryer can be installed with inside venting in areas with adequate air circulation. The SD2 model uses a standard 120V appliance plug. The SD6 requires 240V and hardwiring.