Tempest EASY 2000 Large Flow Ventilation Fan: 84,000 CFM Industrial Airflow for Fire Ground and Hazardous Site Operations

Most portable ventilation fans top out between 10,000 and 20,000 CFM. That ceiling is acceptable for residential structure fires or small confined spaces. It is not acceptable when you are trying to clear a 500,000-square-foot warehouse filled with smoke, purge a rail tunnel after a chemical release, or ventilate a multi-level industrial facility where a single portable unit accomplishes nothing measurable. The Tempest EASY 2000 is built for those scenarios — a 36-inch fan assembly delivering a verified 84,000 CFM, mounted on a platform that moves with a forklift or a truck, and deployable at lift heights up to 80 inches above its base. When the job outgrows every fan on your equipment list, this is the product that closes the gap.

What is the Tempest EASY 2000 and how does it differ from standard portable ventilation fans?

The Tempest EASY 2000 is a large-flow industrial ventilation system that delivers 84,000 CFM through a 36-inch fan assembly, available in trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, and truck-mounted configurations with scissor lift options ranging from no lift to 80 inches. It is designed for applications where multiple portable fans cannot generate adequate air movement volume or velocity.

Standard portable fans in the Tempest lineup, such as the Tempest 24-IND Electric Powered Fan, are purpose-built for single-entry residential and light commercial ventilation. The EASY 2000 occupies a completely different product tier. Its 36-inch fan diameter and 84,000 CFM output mean it can replace a bank of smaller units while also reaching elevated openings that handheld fans cannot address. The base no-lift configuration (Item No. i60.30.121) weighs 392 lbs. and measures 49 inches high by 42 inches wide by 47 inches deep, making it compact enough for forklift transport despite its industrial output class.

What airflow output does the Tempest EASY 2000 produce, and what does 84,000 CFM mean in practice?

The EASY 2000 produces 84,000 cubic feet per minute of airflow through its 36-inch fan assembly. At that volume, a single unit can achieve full air exchanges in large industrial structures that would require six to eight conventional portable fans operating simultaneously.

To put 84,000 CFM in context, a standard 20,000 CFM positive pressure ventilation fan requires approximately four units staged in parallel to match what the EASY 2000 delivers from a single deployment point. For emergency responders managing a complex structural fire scenario or a hazmat release in a confined industrial space, reducing the number of fan positions also reduces crew exposure, simplifies hose management, and speeds up the setup timeline. The EASY 2000’s optional 16.4-foot blowing duct (Ø 35.4 inches) channels that airflow through openings where the fan cannot be positioned directly, extending effective reach without flow losses that occur when smaller fans use comparably long duct runs at mismatched diameters.

What mounting and lift configurations are available for the Tempest EASY 2000?

The EASY 2000 is offered in four scissor lift height variants (no lift, 24 inches, 48 inches, and 80 inches) across trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, and truck-mounted platform options. Each configuration is designed to address a specific deployment constraint on industrial and emergency response sites.

The no-lift trailer model (i60.30.121) at 392 lbs. is the lightest configuration and suits ground-level deployments at dock doors, bay openings, and tunnel portals. The 24-inch scissor lift variant (i63.10.125, 703 lbs.) raises the fan center to clear loading dock lips and raised floor thresholds. The 48-inch lift (i63.10.126, also 703 lbs.) targets elevated building openings and platform edges common in chemical process plants and power generation facilities. The 80-inch scissor lift model (i63.10.202, 802 lbs.) addresses the most demanding elevated ventilation scenarios, including high-bay industrial structures and raised rail or transit platform openings. All scissor lift models share a 59-inch to 65-inch base height envelope and a 42-inch width footprint, which fits within standard forklift handling envelopes.

How does the 360° rotation system work on the EASY 2000 skid version?

The optional manual 360° rotation system, available on the skid-mounted configuration, allows the operator to redirect airflow in any horizontal direction without physically repositioning the unit. This is particularly valuable in confined industrial spaces where repositioning an 800-lb. fan platform is logistically difficult or unsafe during an active incident.

In a typical fire ground positive pressure ventilation scenario governed by NFPA guidelines, the fan must be aimed precisely at the entry opening to build the pressure cone that drives smoke out of designated exhaust points. With a fixed mount, any misalignment requires moving the entire unit. With the 360° rotation system, a single operator can adjust the aim without equipment movement, maintaining the pressure cone while exit points are reconfigured. For industrial applications such as tunnel ventilation or multi-bay warehouse smoke clearing, this rotational flexibility means one unit can sequentially serve multiple zones in a single deployment without relocation. The skid platform also integrates with truck, rail, and fixed platform installations, making it the most versatile base configuration in the EASY 2000 lineup.

What duct accessories does the EASY 2000 support, and when are they required?

The EASY 2000 supports optional blowing ducts measuring 16.4 feet in length with a 35.4-inch diameter, as well as suction duct accessories that allow up to six ducts to be interconnected on a single side for multi-point extraction. Duct accessories are required when the fan cannot be positioned directly at the target opening or when distributed extraction across multiple points is needed.

The 35.4-inch duct diameter is matched to the 36-inch fan assembly to preserve velocity pressure through the duct run and minimize turbulence losses at the transition. In suction mode, the ability to interconnect up to six ducts per side enables the EASY 2000 to serve as a central extraction point for a multi-branch duct network, drawing contaminated air from several zones simultaneously and routing it to a single exhaust point. This configuration is directly applicable to underground utility vault clearance, multi-compartment tank farm ventilation, and large-volume confined space entry preparation. The 16.4-foot blowing duct length also provides enough standoff distance to keep the fan platform outside a hot zone while still delivering airflow into the incident space.

What are the primary industrial and emergency response applications for the Tempest EASY 2000?

The EASY 2000 is deployed across large-scale industrial ventilation, complex structure fire ground operations, tunnel and transit infrastructure ventilation, and hazmat site clearance. Its combination of 84,000 CFM output, forklift deployability, and variable lift height makes it the correct tool when the ventilation problem exceeds the capacity of portable fan equipment.

In industrial facility maintenance, the unit ventilates large warehouses, chemical processing bays, and enclosed manufacturing floors where sustained high-volume airflow is needed for worker safety during hot work, solvent application, or equipment cleaning operations. For fire departments and industrial fire brigades responding to large commercial structure fires, the EASY 2000 provides the air movement volume that supports NFPA-compliant positive pressure attack strategies at incidents where multiple portable fans have proven inadequate. On petrochemical and refinery sites, where gas cloud dispersion after a release requires rapid, high-volume airflow through large open-bay structures, a trailer or skid-mounted unit can be positioned by the site’s existing forklift fleet without specialized equipment.

Buyers sourcing Tempest large-flow equipment can review the full Blowers and Fans Catalog for configuration comparisons. Sites with smaller-opening ventilation needs that do not require the EASY 2000’s full capacity may find the Tempest Belt Drive Gas Power Blower or the Tempest Direct-Drive Gas Power Blower a better fit for their scale of operations. For facilities that also require fixed gas detection infrastructure to complement ventilation protocols, Oldham Simtronics Products provides fixed-point and portable detection systems that pair with active ventilation strategies on industrial sites.

How should the EASY 2000 be deployed to comply with NFPA positive pressure ventilation principles?

Effective positive pressure ventilation using the EASY 2000 requires positioning the fan to cover the full entry opening with its airflow cone, identifying and controlling exhaust openings on the opposite side of the structure, and coordinating fan deployment with interior crews before or during fire attack. These principles align with NFPA guidance on positive pressure ventilation for structural fire operations.

The EASY 2000’s 36-inch fan diameter and 84,000 CFM output mean it generates a pressure cone large enough to seal most commercial entry doors and bay openings without the supplemental staging required with smaller fans. The scissor lift options are directly relevant here: correctly matching lift height to the center of the entry opening is essential to forming an effective pressure seal. An 80-inch scissor lift, for instance, positions the fan center at roughly 7 feet above grade, which aligns with the center height of a standard commercial roll-up door or a transit tunnel portal. Operators should consult the Tempest official product documentation for configuration-specific deployment guidance. The U.S. trailer footprint of 84 inches by 120 inches also meets standard lane-width requirements for on-road towing without special permits in most jurisdictions.

When is the Tempest EASY 2000 the right choice, and when is a smaller fan more appropriate?

The EASY 2000 is the correct selection when the target structure exceeds the effective ventilation capacity of portable fans, when lift height above 24 inches is required to reach the entry opening center, when multi-point suction extraction is needed, or when the site requires a forklift-deployable unit rather than a manually positioned fan.

It is not the right tool for residential single-family structure ventilation, for situations where a fan must be carried by hand to an upper-floor entry, or for light commercial applications where a 10,000 to 20,000 CFM portable fan fully satisfies the airflow requirement. The EASY 2000’s minimum weight of 392 lbs. means it requires mechanical handling for every repositioning. On sites where rapid manual repositioning between multiple entry points is a priority, a lighter gas or electric portable blower is operationally faster. The EASY 2000 earns its place when scale, lift height, and sustained high-volume output matter more than portability. When those conditions exist, no portable fan in the sub-20,000 CFM category can substitute for it.

Tempest Fire & Industrial

EASY 2000 Large Flow Ventilation

84,000 CFM | 36″ Fan | Trailer & Skid Mounted

Overview

The Tempest EASY 2000 is a high-capacity ventilation system delivering 84,000 CFM through a 36-inch fan assembly. Designed for large-scale industrial ventilation and fire ground applications where portable fans are insufficient, the EASY 2000 is available in trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, and truck-mounted configurations with optional scissor lift heights from 24″ to 80″.

The EASY 2000 brings industrial-scale airflow to remote locations — movable and deployable with a forklift or truck. Optional accessories include blowing ducts (16.4 ft / Ø 35.4 in), suction ducts, exhaust extensions, and a 360° rotation system for the skid version.

Models & Ordering Information

Trailer and skid-mount options available. Contact for truck-mounted and custom configurations.

Manufacturer: Tempest — 4708 N. Blythe Avenue, Fresno, California 93722 USA — tempest.us.com