Description
Jobsite dust control regulations punish contractors who track toxic masonry particulates into occupied interior spaces. The Nilfisk AERO 21-01 PC HEPA delivers certified dust containment through an efficient 120V motor drawing 125 CFM and 84-inch water lift. Tank volume sits at 5 Gallon, which fills very quickly during wet concrete slurry recovery.
The high-density polyethylene canister resists cracking, drops, and corrosive jobsite moisture without adding unnecessary weight to the chassis. Inside the filter housing, a certified HEPA filter element traps 99.97% of fine particles down to 0.3 microns, meeting strict safety standards. Nilfisk Push-and-Clean semi-automatic filter cleaning blasts reverse air pulses through the cartridge to shake off blinded dust caking. A rugged bypass motor draws isolated cooling air across internal components, preventing fine dust from grinding down motor commutator brushes.
Remediation Grade Hardware Matrix
Carpenters, tile setters, and abatement technicians rely on this compact vacuum to manage silica dust at the tool point. The durable construction resists jobsite impacts while keeping tool transport effortless.
- Certified HEPA filtration system captures 99.97% of hazardous dust particles down to 0.3 microns
- Push-and-Clean mechanical filter cleaning system clears caked dust cakes with the push of a button
- 5 Gallon high-density polyethylene tank resists cracking from dropped construction hand tools
- 120V commercial motor produces 125 CFM and 84-inch water lift for strong tool extraction
- Integrated rubber tool storage strap secures the flexible hose and power cord during transit
- Fleece filter bag collects fine dry masonry dust without tearing or blowing out seams
- Multi-piece contractor toolkit includes aluminum extension tubes and commercial floor nozzles
Bench Test Load Telemetry
The motor draws 8.4 Amps on standard 120 Volt circuits under continuous extraction load. Filter chamber casing temperatures rise by 34°F after 40 minutes of uninterrupted dry dust collection. Exhaust port air reaches 112°F when operating against partially loaded filter media. Suction loss measures 8-inch water lift when stepping from the standard 11-foot hose up to 20 feet. Operating noise meters register 64 dBA at 10 feet under open flow, peaking at 68 dBA under loaded suction.
Handling Limits Upkeep Directives
The lightweight 16-pound chassis carries up extension ladders without strain, but the 5 Gallon tank requires frequent emptying during major demos. Do not select this unit for high-volume basement flood pumping because the compact basin lacks internal pump-out hardware. Sucking hot chimney soot or welding slag will burn through the fleece filter bag and ruin the HEPA element.
- Engage the Push-and-Clean pulse button three times whenever suction begins to drop on silica dust
- Inspect the HEPA filter seal ring monthly for dust tracking that bypasses the filtration zone
- Empty wet recovery contents immediately after use to prevent mildew buildup inside the polyethylene drum
Warranty Specs Unboxing Manifest
Nilfisk provides a 2-Year commercial warranty covering motor defects, electrical components, and the polyethylene container. The retail package contains the AERO 21-01 vacuum, certified HEPA filter, fleece filter bag, 11-foot hose, aluminum wands, floor nozzle, crevice tool, and universal power tool adapter.
