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2 HP DUST COLLECTOR
MODEL G0548
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#5933 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, 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, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
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Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY............................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions for Power Tools ................................................................................................2 Additional Safety For Dust Collectors ............................................................................................4 SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions for Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. sure your extension cord is in good condi- Consult the instruction manual for recom- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- mended accessories. The use of improper dance with the chart below. The amperage accessories may cause risk of injury. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- a drop in line voltage result
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Additional Safety For Dust Collectors 1. THIS DUST COLLECTOR IS TO BE USED 5. DO NOT ALLOW STEEL TO STRIKE FOR WOOD DUST COLLECTION ONLY. AGAINST IMPELLER WHICH MAY PRO- Do not use this dust collector to pick up liq- DUCE A SPARK. Sparks can smolder in uids and metal scrap including, but not lim- wood dust for a long time before fire or ited to, nails and filings. Metallic debris will flame is detected. If metal contacts metal contact the spinning impeller and could during operation, immediately
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SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION If you have any comments or criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at: If you DO NOT read this entire manual before Grizzly Industrial, Inc. operating the machine, C ⁄O Technical Documentation you will greatly increase P.O. Box 2069 your chances of serious Bellingham, WA 98227 personal injury. To pro- tect yourself, read and Most important, we stand behind our machines. understand this entire We have excellent regional s
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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Amperage Draw Plug-Type The Model G0548 features a single phase 220V We recommend using a NEMA 6-15 plug (Figure 2 HP motor. 1). You may also “hard-wire” the dust collector directly to your panel, provided you place a dis- Amperage Draw connect near the machine. Check the electrical 220V .................................................... 12 Amps codes in your area for specifics on wiring require- ments. The motor is wired according to the dia- gram in Figure 1a.
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Grounding Circuit Capacity Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from Electrocution or a fire your machine, as well as any other machines that can result if the machine could be operating on the same circuit. If you are is not grounded correct- unsure, consult a qualified electrician. ly. Make sure all electri- cal circuits are ground- If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regu- ed. DO NOT use the larly, your machine may be operating
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SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES 1 2 4 3 Figure 2. Main view of machine features. 1. Canister Filter Cleaning Handle 2. Canister Filter 3. 6" Inlet with Three 4" Ports 4. Clear Collection Bag -8- G0548 2 HP Dust Collector
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SECTION 5: SET UP Inventory This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read After all the parts have been removed from the through this entire man- two boxes, you should have the following items: ual to become familiar with the controls and Box 1: Canister Filter Components (Figure 3) operations BEFORE starting the machine! A. Canister Filter..............................................1 B. Foam Adhesive Bag....................................1 — Wide Foam Strip ..........
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Box 2: Main Components (Figure 4) E G E. Motor & Impeller..........................................1 F. 6" Inlet w/Three 4" Fittings ..........................1 G. Base ............................................................1 H. Metal “L” Outlet ..........................................1 I. Collector (Not Shown) ................................1 F H J. Hardware Bag ............................................1 — Casters ..................................................4 5 1 — Flange Bolts
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Hardware Recognition Chart G0548 2 HP Dust Collector -11-
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Floor Load oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- The Model G0548 weighs 145 lbs and has a base 1 3 ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- footprint of 31 ⁄2" x 37 ⁄8". Most commercial floors are suitable for the machine. Some residential vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as floors may require additional reinforcement to Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, support both the machine
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Base Motor and Impeller Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Base ..................................................................1 Base ..................................................................1 Casters ..............................................................4 Motor and Impeller ............................................1 5 1 5 1 Flange Bolts ⁄16"-18 x ⁄2"..................................16 Flange Bolts ⁄16"-18 x ⁄2"........................
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Outlet Canister Support Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Metal “L” Outlet ................................................1 Base ..................................................................1 5 1 Flange Bolts ⁄16"-18 x ⁄2"....................................8 Canister Support ................................................1 5 1 Rubber Gasket ..................................................1 Flange Bolts ⁄16"-18 x ⁄2".................................
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Collector Ring Canister Filter Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Collector ............................................................1 Canister Filter ....................................................1 5 1 Flange Bolts ⁄16"-18 x ⁄2"..................................10 Canister Filter Cleaning Handle ........................1 Rubber Gasket ..................................................1 Belt Clamp......................................................
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3. Install the handle onto the top of the canister Collection Bag filter by tightening the hex bolt against the flat of the shaft (Figure 15). Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Clear Collection Bag ..........................................1 Metal Belt Clamp................................................1 Narrow Foam Strip ............................................1 Tools Needed: Wrench or Socket 10mm....................................1 To install the collection bag: Shaft Flat 1. Secure t
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3. Tighten the metal belt clamp around the nar- Inlet row foam strip to seal and secure the lower collection bag (Figure 19). Components and Hardware Needed: Qty 6" Inlet with Three 4" Ports ................................1 3 Phillips Head Tap Screw #10 x ⁄8" ....................1 Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver ............................................1 To install the inlet: 1. Insert the inlet over the impeller intake hole. 2. Secure the inlet in place with the Phillips head tap screw,
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SECTION 6: COLLECTION SYSTEM General Material Selection You have many choices regarding main line and The Model G0548 can be operated as either a branch line duct material. In most commercial stationary or a mobile unit. There are advantages workshops, the main line and branch lines are and disadvantages to both set-ups. The advan- usually metal duct. Flexible hose is then used to tage of the mobile system is eliminating the cost connect each machine to the branch lines. In the of many ducts and
