MANUAL Alpha® Ecoguard Type G Dust Collection Cover Instruction Manual (*Shown with angle grinder / sold separately) Part No: ECOGRDGR Version 1 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................3 About the Symbols ...............................................................3 Ecoguard Type G Overview........................................................4 Accessories .........................................................................4 Installing the Dust Collection Cover ...........................................5 Installing the Connector .......................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Alpha® Ecoguard Type G Dust Collection Cover. The Ecoguard Type G must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system. To ensure correct use, read this Instruction Manual and the Instruction Manual for the power tool and follow the operating instructions.
ECOGUARD TYPE G OVERVIEW Half Cover Main Unit Sub Cover Connector Stainless Steel Hose Band Flexible Connector Hose (optional / sold separately) Rubber Hose Adapter ACCESSORIES Ecoguard Dust Collection Cover w/ Connector (Part# 500028) ..... 1 pc Collar .............................................................................................2 pcs Additional Connector Assembly for Most 5” Grinders ....................2 pcs Flanges and Lock nut Set for Selected Grinders ................
INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION COVER WARNING! 1. Be sure to turn off the high-speed angle grinder and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before attaching and installing the Dust Collection Cover. 2. Take the Guard off from the Grinder 2. Make sure the Dust Collection Cover is securely attached, otherwise it may come loose which could cause injury. 3.
If the different Connector is needed, exchange the connector as per the following instructions. 1. Loosen the Screws. 2. Take the front of the Connector Assembly off. Connector Assembly (Front) Ecoguard Type G Screw 3. Loosen the Flat Head Screws using the Hex Wrench. 4. Take the back of the Connector Assembly off. 5. Replace with other Connector. Flat Head Screw Hex-Wrench Connector Assembly (back) 6.
Assembly. 7. Tighten Flat Head Screws with Hex Wrench. (DO NOT forget to insert Taper Washers) Flat Head Screw Taper Washer Hex-Wrench 8.
CAUTION! The Dust Collection Cover is solely designed for use with a grinding cup wheel. Do not use with any other type of blade, such as a cutoff or tip saw blades. MOUNTING THE GRINDING CUP WHEEL TO THE GRINDER WARNING! Make sure the Ecoguard Type G is securely atttached to the grinder, otherwise it may come loose, causing injury. 1. Firmly hold Connector Assembly and tighten the screws.
2. 3. 4. 5. Set the proper Spacer into the spindle. Set the Base or Inner Flange on the Spacer. Set the Grinding Cup Wheel on the Base or Inner Flange. Set the Lock Nut on the Grinding Cup Wheel. (Be careful to ensure the correct direction of the Lock Nut) 2. Depress the spindle and tighten the Lock Nut with the Pin Wrench.
Choose proper Spacer to Keep X and Y as below: 1
GRINDING APPLICATIONS SURFACE GRINDING Securely connect the Flexible Connector Hose to the Dust Collection Cover. Turn Grinder and Vacuum on to start grinding application. Use the Alpha® Rubber Hose Connector as a joint between duct and Flexible Connector Hose. Flexible Connector Hose Rubber Hose Connector Duct Stainless Steel Hose Band WALL GRINDING 1. Loosen the screws and remove the Sub Cover and Half Cover.
2. Switch the position of the Sub Cover and Half Cover. 3. Tighten screws. Sub Cover Half Cover ATTACHING THE DUST COLLECTOR 1. Securely connect Flexible Connector Hose to the duct of the grinder, then turn Grinder and Vacuum Cleaner on to start grinding application. 2. Use an adapter such as the Alpha® Rubber Hose Connector as a joint between the duct and the Flexible Hose Connector.
ALPHA® ECOGUARD TYPE G SCHEMATIC ALPHA® / MAKITA® CONNECTOR, SPACERS AND FLANGE / LOCK NUT *Original indicates Lock Nut included with tool.
*Original indicates Lock Nut included with Tool. # 11-a,b,c,d - Choose spacer according to Cup Type.
ALPHA® ECOGUARD TYPE G PARTS LIST DRAWING NO. PART NO.
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