General 10-005SCF M1, 10-005CF M1, 10-005 M1 User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

FEATURES

Totally enclosed, fan cooled, permanently lubricated motor. Designed for industrial applications with a continuous duty rating.

Heavy-duty construction, mounted on fourswivel casters, allowing total mobility and stability.

Safety switch with key. Unit cannot be started when key is removed from the switch.

Precision aluminum spin-balanced impeller for smooth operation and minimal noise.

Reusable clear plastic collector bag for improved dust collection efficiency.

5” heavy-duty PVC hose between body of fan and collector.

Collector body mounted on 3 heavy-duty support rods.

Washable with 2 micron filter bag (not included on “CF” canister filter model).

Quick-release bag clamps with metal straps.

Intake screen prevents larger pieces from jamming in the impeller.

1 HP DUST COLLECTOR

10-005SCF M1

10-005CF M1

10-005 M1

SPECIFICATIONS

INLET DIAMETERS

(102 mm)

(1) 4” AIRFLOW CAPACITY

700 cfm BLOWER WHEEL DIAMETER

10” (254 mm) SOUND RATING

75 TO 80 dB BAG DIAMETER

15” (381 mm) BAG CAPACITY

20 GAL (90.9 L) STATIC PRESSURE (without bag)

6 5/32” OF WATER MOTOR

1 HP, 110 V, 1 Ph, 7 A OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L x W x H)

29 1/8” x 16 1/2” x 56 1/2” (740 x 420 x 1430 mm)

29 1/8” x 16 1/2” x 61” (740 x 420 x 1550 mm)

29 1/8” x 16 1/2” x 49 1/4” (740 x 420 x 1250 mm)

WEIGHT 55 lbs (25 kg) 61 lbs (30 kg) - #10-005CF M1

71.5 lbs (32.5 kg) - #10-005SCF M1

- #10-005 M1

- #10-005CF M1

- #10-005SCF M1

MODEL

#10-005 M1 #10-005CF M1 #10-005SCF M1

VERSION 5_REVISION 1 - March 2015

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca

THANK YOU for choosing this General

International model 10-005 M1/ 10-005CF M1/10-005SCF M1 Dust Collector. This dust collector has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features of this dust collector as well as the setup, maintenance and identification of its parts and components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm, from knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.

Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.

Disclaimer: The information and specifications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing. Because we are committed to making constant improvements, General International reserves the right to make changes to components, parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units. Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit with which it was supplied.

However, special orders and “after factory” modifications may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this dust collector and several versions of this manual may be in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool. However, the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for professional or commercial production purposes nor for industrial or educational applications. Such cases are covered by our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty only. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the “Conditions and Exceptions” as listed below.

Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty

All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial, industrial and educational applications are warranted for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions and exceptions” as listed below.

To file a Claim

To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty, all defective parts, components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General® International, or to a nearby distributor, repair center or other location designated by General® International. For further details call our service department at 1-888-949-1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your claim.

Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty, a copy of the original proof of purchase and a “letter of claim” must be included (a warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained, upon request, from General® International or an authorized distributor) clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit (if applicable) and including an explanation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or workmanship.

CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS:

This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only. Prior warranty registration is not required but documented proof of purchase i.e. a copy of original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid, must be provided at the time of claim.

Warranty does not include failures, breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General® International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from; improper use, or lack of or improper maintenance, misuse or abuse, negligence, accidents, damage in handling or transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered consumable parts or components.

Repairs made without the written consent of General® International will void all warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for safe operation .............................. 5

Electrical requirements .............................. 6

Identification of main parts

and components ......................................... 7

Unpacking and preparation for setup &

assembly ................................................... 8

Safety ........................................................................... 8

Additional requirements for set up .......................... 8

Unpacking .................................................................. 8

Shop placement /Space considerations ....... 9

Laying out a plan for the piping ............................. 9

Operating instructions ...............................12

Before starting .......................................................... 12

Basic instructions ...................................................... 12

On/off switch ............................................................ 12

Maintenance & Servicing ...................... 12-13

Cleaning or replacing the filter bags

- #10-005 M1 only ................................................................ 13

Cleaning or replacing the canister filter

- #10-005CF M1 or 10-005SCF M1 only .......................................... 13

Cleaning or replacing the collector bag ............ 14

Recommended optional accessories ..........14

Parts list & diagrams ............................. 15-18

Assembly instructions .......................... 10-11

Step 1 - Install the casters ........................................ 10

Step 2 - Attach collector body w/motor

assembly ................................................................... 10

Step 3 - Mount the support rods to the base ....... 10

Step 4 - Attach the drum to the support rods ....... 10

Step 5 - Attach the handle to the drum ................ 11

Step 6 - Attach the hose .......................................... 11

Step 7 - Fit the collection bag to the drum .......... 11

Step 8 - Install the filter bag on the drum

- #10-005 M1 only ................................................................ 11

Step 9 - Fit the canister filter onto the drum

- #10-005CF M1 or 10-005SCF M1 only .......................................... 11

Step 10 - Install foam gasket (if needed) ............. 11

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

1. Do not operate the dust collector when tired, distract ed, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any me dication that impairs reflexes or alertness.

2. The working area should be well lit, clean and free of debris.

3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the dust collector is in operation; do not permit them to operate the dust collector.

4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.

5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention. Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.

6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be haz ardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area and wear face, eye, ear, respiratory and body protection devices.

7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck laces or other jewelry while the dust collector is in operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.

8. Do not insert hands, fingers or any foreign objects into ventilation inlet and outlet openings.

9. Do not operate this machine without either a filter bag or filter cartridge properly installed on the unit.

10. Clean filters (bags on 10-005 M1 or cartridges on 10 005CF M1 and 10-005SCF M1) on a regular basis and replace as needed.

11. Do not handle the electrical plug with wet hands.

12. Do not use this unit outdoors, on or near wet surfaces.

13. Always turn on the dust collector before starting the

dust producing machine. Always turn off the dust pro ducing machine before turning off the dust collector.

14. Do not vacuum anything that is burning, smoking or smoldering such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

15. Do not vacuum or use this dust collector near flamma ble or combustible liquids, gases, gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil or solvent based paints, natural gas, hydrogen or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust or gun powder.

16. Do not operate the unit until a dust hose is installed onto the hose inlet.

17. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run ning or with the power on.

18. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic material.

19. Use only recommended accessories. Use of acces sories NOT recommended by GENERAL® INTERNATIO NAL may result in a risk of injury or damage to the machine.

20. Always disconnect the unit from the power source before servicing, performing any maintenance or repairs and when changing bags or hoses, or if the machine will be left unattended.

21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord.

22. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equipped with a 3-prong plug, it should be used with a three pole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.

23. Do not use this dust collector for other than its inten ded use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL® INTER NATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE COMPLETING THE SETUP AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS. DO NOT PLUG THE MACHINE INTO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Plug the dust collector into a proper receptacle. Your power tools should be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit of not less than #14 wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is needed use only 3 wire cords with 3-prong grounded type plugs and 3-pole receptacles. Consult the chart below for details on selecting an extension cord.

TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD

AMPERE

RATING

THAN

6 10 12

NOT MORE THAN

6 10 12 16

BEFORE CONNECTING THE DUST COLLECTOR TO A POWER SOURCE, MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT IS OF THE SAME TYPE AS THAT STAMPED ON THE MOTOR NAMEPLATE. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A PROPER CONTACT. NEVER CONNECT THE MACHINE TO A POWER SOURCE OF GREATER OR LOWER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.

VOLTS

110 V

220 V

25 ft. 50 ft.

18 18 16 14

TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET

50 ft.

100 ft.

AWG

16 16 16 12

100 ft. 200 ft.

16 14 14

150 ft. 300 ft.

14 12 12

GROUNDING

This dust collector must be grounded to protect the operator from electrical shock. It has a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounded plug 3rd prong (grounding pin) from the plug to make it fit into an old 2 hole wall socket or extension cord. If an adaptor is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle

Note: The use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas. Check your local codes. If you have any doubts or if the supplied plug does not correspond to your electrical outlet, consult a qualified electrician before proceeding.

to fit a grounded-type receptacle

. Do not attempt to modify the plug or remove the

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