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Harstra F12 SCBA drying cabinet with AF12 trolley

F12U

PPE drying cabinet

Key features:

F12U – SCBA Drying Cabinet

(Certified for use in North America only. Are you based elsewhere? Check out the F12)

The F12U drying cabinet is a high-capacity dryer made for drying up to 12 SCBAs at once. The included stainless steel trolley (AF12) allows all 12 units to be hung on two levels and rolled directly into the cabinet. Once inside, the cabinet dries the SCBAs fully automatically: sensors detect when the equipment is dry and shut the system off. Time-based drying is also available.

The main advantage of a drying cabinet is the controlled low-temperature airflow, ensuring fast and uniform drying without unnecessary wear.

In addition, the F12U can be used for drying breathing masks and other small PPE when combined with optional basket trolleys.

Can dry

  • SCBAs – up to 12 units (with included AF12 trolley)
  • Breathing masks / small PPE – with AF44, AF64, AF80 basket trolleys


Cannot dry

  • Protective clothing / turnout gear


Before drying

To disinfect and clean small PPE items, we recommend using the Wash 9U (fits 9 masks). For cleaning SCBAs and other PPE items, check out Harstra’s other cleaners (Wash 4U, Wash 6UHP, Wash 9UHP).

Position in product range

The F12U is our largest drying cabinet for SCBAs. If your station needs a more compact option, check out the M45UB, which can dry up to 45 masks or 6 SCBAs. For breathing mask–only drying, the M18U and M45U offer dedicated capacity for 18 or 45 masks per batch.

Included accessories

  • AF12: trolley with 12 SCBA hanging pins

Optional accessories

  • AF64: trolley with 6 SCBA hooks + 4 A03 baskets
  • AF80: trolley with 8 A03 baskets
  • AF44: trolley with 4 A03 baskets + 4 A56 fine-mesh baskets
Dimensionsheight x width x depth in inches
External83.85 x 43.31 x 29.72
Internal78.74 x 39.37 x 25.59
Content343 gallon
Externalgrinned stainless steel type 304
Internalpolished stainless steel type 304
Bottomstainless steel plate, on a flat floor, water will be removed with an inside vaporizer
Number of doors2
Door sealingmagnetic strip
Insulationglass wool, min. 1.2 inch thick
Temperature rangefactory-adjusted to 125°F.
Temperature readingdigital LED reading
Expiring time clockdigital LED reading 0 – 99:58 hours
Temp. safeguardextra thermostat (max. 135°F.)
Heatingdirect heating, approx. 4 kWatt
Air circulationby means of 4 low-noise ventilator
Air refreshmentby air outlet on top of the cabinet
Air inletunderneath the door
Mains connection208 Volt AC, PE, 60 Hz.
Powerapprox. 4,4 kW, secured 3 x 16 Ampere
Electricity consumptionaverage 0,8 kWh

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