Leonard Automatics, Inc.'s FC Series drying cabinets are designed for firefighter gear, offering models (FC-3 and FC-6) to accommodate either three or six complete sets of turnout gear. These stainless steel cabinets prioritize quick and even drying through directed airflow, focusing on areas like sleeves, legs, boots, and gloves, with optional racks to optimize the process. The system includes UL-listed controls and safety features to maintain temperatures below 105°F, adhering to NFPA 1851 standards, and has an average cycle time of 60 minutes. Simplified maintenance is ensured using readily available components, and the cabinets are manufactured in the USA.

Main Themes and Key Features:

• Firefighter-Focused Design: The FC Series is explicitly designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters. "The FC Series drying cabinet has been designed with the needs of firemen in mind. All aspects of the cabinet are geared toward drying more gear in a shorter amount of time." This is reflected in features like directed airflow, capacity for complete gear sets, and compliance with relevant safety standards.
• High Capacity: The cabinets are designed to accommodate multiple sets of gear simultaneously. The FC-6 can dry up to six complete sets (bibs, jacket, boots, and gloves), while the FC-3 can dry three. "The large capacity of the FC-6 allows for six suit racks for jackets and bibs, as well as six boot and glove racks all to be dried simultaneously. The FC-3 allows for three hanging racks and 3 boot and glove racks." This maximizes efficiency and reduces downtime for gear.
• Directed Airflow: The design prioritizes efficient drying through directed airflow, ensuring that heat reaches all parts of the gear. "The directed airflow design concentrates the hot air to where it needs to go the most, down the sleeves, into the body, and down the legs of the gear." Optional boot and glove racks enhance this by directing air into these items. "Optional boot rack can also be used as insertion tubes from the leg up to increase directed airflow into the gear to quickly remove moisture."
• Speed: The FC Series aims to dry gear quickly, with an average cycle time of 60 minutes. "The FC Cabinet is programmable with an average of 60 minutes needed to dry gear. This average cycle time is based off of reported performance from several firehouses that already have the FC Series cabinet installed." This faster drying is important for getting gear back in service quickly.
• Durability and Quality: The cabinets are built for long-term use with stainless steel construction. "Stainless steel construction provides the highest level of corrosion resistance in the industry. And the heavy construction ensures a long life of continued use." This ensures resistance to the wear and tear of frequent use and exposure to moisture.
• Simplified Maintenance: The FC Series uses readily available components for easier maintenance and reduced costs. "Simplified Maintenance Features “off the shelf” controls, heating elements and blowers that are locally available to simplify maintenance and save you money."
• Safety: Safety is a core design element. "The FC cabinet is built with a UL control system to ensure the safety of the operator." The cabinets are UL listed and designed to comply with NFPA 1851 standards. "Heating elements are coupled with a temperature probe and a high-limit safety switch to ensure internal temperatures will not rise above 105°F as specified in NFPA 1851 code."
• Technical Specs: The document provides a range of technical specifications for both models, including dimensions, weight, electrical requirements, and capacity. Of note is the high airflow rate: "Airflow is extremely important in a drying cabinet. The blower on the FC Series cabinet is rated at 1200cfm."

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