Model No. DC1512 Owner’s Manual Dust Collector QUESTION... 1•847•780•6120 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PAGE SAFETY RULES 1 Horsepower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 HP Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/240V Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Tool Maintenance Tool Operation Specific Safety Instructions Hertz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hz Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING For your own safety, read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • • Lead from lead-based paints. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 WARNING Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the dust collector. Basic precautions listed below should always be followed when using your dust collector to reduce the risk of injury, electrical shock or fire. ASSEMBLY 2 • This dust collector is designed to collect sawdust only. • Never attempt to use this dust collector to collect water or any other liquids. • Never try to use this dust collector to collect large wood pieces.
Refer to Figures 2 - 12 CAUTION Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing. Call the Customer service line to obtain replacement parts. 4. Place the two collector supports rods on the base plate as shown and use four hex head bolts to secure, tighten with 12 mm wrench. NOTE: Make sure the rods are assembled with the bend out. Figure 5 WARNING Do not operate dust collector until completely assembled. Do not operate this tool until you have completely read and understood this manual.
ASSEMBLY Figure 8 12. Place the filter bag over the top of the collector support frame and hook the top loop over the hook on upper collection support rod. Secure the filter bag in place by fastening the bag clamp. 13. Place the adhesive foam strip (supplied) around the bottom of the dust collector support frame (Figure 9). 14. Place the plastic collection bag over the bottom of the collector support frame and secure in place with the second bag clamp. Figure 12 Adapter Gasket Main Frame Housing 4 9.
POWER SOURCE WARNING Do not connect dust collector to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed. The motor is designed for operation on the voltage and frequency specified. Normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not more than 10% above or below specified voltage. Running the unit on voltages which are not within the range may cause overheating and motor burn-out. Heavy loads require that the voltage at motor terminals be no less than the voltage specified on nameplate.
ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING 6 All electrical connections must be performed by a qualified electrician. Make sure tool is off and disconnected from power source while motor is mounted, connected, reconnected or anytime wiring is inspected. Motor and wires are installed as shown in wiring schematic (See Figure 14). Motor is assembled with approved, 3-conductor cord to be used at 120 volts. The power lines are inserted directly into the switch.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON/OFF Switch The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the dust collector. 1. To turn the dust collector ON insert the yellow key into the key slot in the center of the switch. 2. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the ON position to start the dust collector. 3. To turn the dust collector OFF push the switch to the down position. 4. Remove the yellow switch key, when the dust collector has come to a complete stop, by gently pulling it outward.
OPERATION SHOP DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM SET-UP NOTE: The following information is provided as a basic guideline to help plan and setup your dust collection system. To complete and fine tune the design of your system several books and web based information is available. Simply search for Dust collection system design or Dust Collection Basics. WARNING 8 ALWAYS guard against static electric build-up by grounding all dust collection lines. WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION.
TABLE 1 MACHINE DUST PORT SIZE APPROXIMATE REQUIRED CFM 2" 98 2.5" 150 3" 220 4" 395 5" 614 6" 884 7" 1203 8" 1570 9" 1990 10" 2456 Ground Screw Plastic Gate Copper Wire Metal Duct Ground Screw • When plastic blast gates are used the grounding wire must be jumped around the blast gate without interruption to the grounding system. • Ensure that each machine is properly grounded. Refer to the machine owner's manual for correct procedure.
OPERATION 10 • Figure 20 gives an example of the CFM for each machine, the dust collector inlet size being used as the main line and the determined branch line size. 5. Determine the branch line duct size. • The velocity of the airflow must not fall below 4000 CFM. • In small to medium size shops make the branch size the size of the machine's dust port size. • If the machine's dust port size is smaller than 4" make the branch line 4" and neck the line down at the machine.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing and removing/replacing any components on the machine. • Check the dust collector daily for loose mounting bolts, screws, damaged wires, worn switch, full collection bag and any other unsafe condition. CLEANING WARNING ALWAYS wear a respirator and safety goggles when emptying the collector bags. Check and empty the collection bag on your dust collector regularly.
TROUBLESHOOTING 12 12 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 2. Open circuit in motor or loose connections 3. Defective switch 4. Defective capacitor 5. Switch key is removed 1. Check power line for proper voltage 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connection 3. Replace switch 4. Replace capacitor 5. Insert switch key Motor will not start; fuses blown or circuit breakers are tripped 1.
13 WARRANTY WARRANTY Thank you for investing in a POWERTEC power tool. This product has been designed and manufactured to meet high quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against defects in workmanship or material for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
PARTS LIST 14 14 DUST COLLECTOR PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Item# 1 2A 3 5A 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14A 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 31 33 34 35 36A 37A 38A 39 40 DC1512001 DC1512002 DC1512003 DC1512004 DC1512005 DC1512006 DC1512007 DC1512008 DC1512009 DC1512010 DC1512011 DC1512012 DC1512013 DC1512014 DC1512015 DC1512016 DC1512017 DC1512018 DC1512019 DC1512020 DC1512021 DC1512022 DC1512023 DC1512024 DC1512025 DC1512026 DC1512027 DC1512028 DC1512029 DC1512030 DC1512031 DC1512032 DC1512033 DC1512034 Description Caster Base Plate Screw Hex.flange.
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