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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.com
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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 .......................
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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. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary! ABOUT THE SYMBOLS According to the hazard level, all safety notes in this manual are classifi ed int
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ECOGUARD TYPE G OVERVIEW Half Cover Main Unit Sub Cover Connector Stainless Steel Hose Band Flexible Connector Hose Rubber Hose Adapter (optional / sold separately) 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 ...............
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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 you installed the Dust Collection Cover to a high-speed angle grinder but the connector is loose and cannot be securely attached,
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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. Place in the other Connector 6
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Assembly. 7. Tighten Flat Head Screws with Hex Wrench. (DO NOT forget to insert Taper Washers) Flat Head Screw Taper Washer Hex-Wrench 8. Tighten the Screws (DO NOT forget to insert Spring Washers) Screw M4x10 7
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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. Connector Assembly 8
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2. Set the proper Spacer into the spindle. 3. Set the Base or Inner Flange on the Spacer. 4. Set the Grinding Cup Wheel on the Base or Inner Flange. 5. 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. Lock Nut Pin Wrench Grinding Cup Wheel Base / Inner Flange Spindle 9
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Choose proper Spacer to Keep X and Y as below: 1
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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 Screw M4 x 10 1. Loosen the screws and remove the Sub Cover and Half Cover. Half Cover Sub Cover 11
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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. Duct Rubber Hose Connector Stainless Steel Hose Band 12
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® ALPHA ECOGUARD TYPE G SCHEMATIC ® ® ALPHA / MAKITA CONNECTOR, SPACERS AND FLANGE / LOCK NUT *Original indicates Lock Nut included with tool. 13
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ECOGUARD TYPE G OTHER CONNECTORS AND SPACERS 14 *Original indicates Lock Nut included with Tool. # 11-a,b,c,d - Choose spacer according to Cup Type. (See chart on page 10)
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® ALPHA ECOGUARD TYPE G PARTS LIST DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 500032 Main Cover 1 2 500033 Sub Cover 1 3 500034 Half Cover 1 4 500005 Rubber Hose Adapter 1 5 500006 Stainless Steel Hose Band 1 6 500037 Screw M4x10 4 7 500038 Set Plate 1 8 500039 Holder Spring 4 9 500020 Flat Head Screw M4x5 3 ® ® 10a 500028 Connector Assembly (Alpha /Makita)1 10b 500003 Connector Assembly (Hitachi) 1 ® 10c 500004 Connector Assembly (Metabo /Bosch /Dewalt) 1 11a 500011 Spacer / T2.5 1 11b 500012
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103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com Copyright © 2010 Alpha Professional Tools. All rights reserved. 10/2010
