General 10-105AS 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 four swivel casters, allowing total mobility and stability.

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

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

Re-usable 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 rods.

Equipped with 30 micron filter bag. Quick-release bag clamps with metal

straps. Intake screen prevents larger pieces from

jamming in the impeller.

1 12 HP DUST COLLECTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

INLET DIAMETERS (1) 6” (152 mm)

Y FITTING INLET (2) 4” (102 mm)

AIRFLOW CAPACITY 1250 CFM

BLOWER WHEEL DIAMETER 12 3⁄4” (323 mm)

SOUND RATING 80 TO 85 dB

BAG DIAMETER 20” (508 mm)

BAG CAPACITY 42 GAL (190.9 L)

STATIC PRESSURE 9” OF WATER

MOTOR 1 1/2 HP, 110/220 V, 1 Ph, 14/7 A

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) 38” x 31 1/2” x 76”

(970 x 800 x 1930 mm)

WEIGHT 106 LBS (48 kg)

MODEL

#10-105AS M1

VERSION 4_REVISION 1 - JANUARY 17/2013 (S/N 100010113)

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 Star-Shop model 10-105AS 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 set-up,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.

GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

All component parts of General® International machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24 months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in workmanship or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

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, and 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 1-888949-1161 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® Internationallwill void all warranty.

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.

3. Never leave the machine unattended while running or

. Do not operate this machine without either a filter bag

or filter cartridge properly installed on the unit.

. Keep the work area well lit, clean and free of debris.

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

4. Do not use this unit outdoors or near wet surfaces.

with the power on.

4. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not

vacuum toxic material.

15. Do not insert hands or fingers or any foreign objects

into ventilation inlet and outlet openings.

5. Always turn on the dust collector before starting the

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

6. Do not vacuum anything that is burning, smoking or

smoldering such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

7. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.

Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.

8. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be haz-

ardous to health. Work in well ventilated area and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.

9. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-

laces, or other jewelry.

10. 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.

11. Do not operate this dust collector when tired, distrac-

ted or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.

16. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all

machinery with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use.

17. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the

unit is running. Do not permit them to use the machine.

18. Use only recommended accessories. Use of acces-

sories NOT recommended by General may result in a risk of injury or damage to the machine.

19. Make sure the unit is properly grounded. If equipped

with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third-prong.

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. Do not use this dust collector for any purpose other

than it is intended use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

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12. Do not operate the unit until a dust hose is installed

onto the hose inlet.

22. Clean the filter bag on a regular basis and replace as

needed.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE, VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORRE-

PONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN

S NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUAL-

FIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.

HIS TOOL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. The motor of this machine is wired for 110V single phase operation and is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding plug A to fit a grounded type receptacle B. Do not remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) to make it fit into an old 2-hole wall socket or extension cord. If an adaptor plug is used C, 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.

CIRCUIT CAPACITY

Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows regularly,your machine may be operating on a circuit that is close to its amperage draw capacity. However, if an unusual amperage draw does not exist and a power failure still occurs, contact a qualified technician or our service department.

CONVERTING THE MOTOR TO 220V

Note: When converting motor voltage on a machine that is equipped with a magnetic switch, the switch contactor must also be changed out for one made for the appropriate voltage, as well as the thermal relay/circuit breaker and “power in” indicator light (if applicable). Failure to make these necessary modifications to the switch will lead to malfunction and permanent switch failure.

Should you need to convert your machine’s motor from 110V to 220V power, there is an electrical schematic drawing on the inside of the motor cover plate. Unless you are a qualified electrician, we do not recommend attempting this conversion on your own. If you choose to do so, you may risk serious personal injury, damage to the motor and voiding the warranty of your machine.

We suggest you ask your local General International distributor to recommend qualified electricians in your area (or perhaps one of their own technicians) who can make this conversion properly and safely.

EXTENSION CORDS

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with your machine, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3prong grounding plug and a matching 3-pole receptacle that accepts the tool’s plug. Repair or replace a damaged extension cord or plug immediately.

Make sure the cord rating is suitable for the amperage listed on the motor I.D. plate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The accompanying chart shows the correct size extension cord to be used based on cord length and motor I.D. plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the number, the heavier the gauge.

TABLE - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD

TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET

AMPERE

RATING

6 TO 10

10 TO 12

12 TO 16

* NR = Not Recommended

110 VOLTS 25 FEET 50 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET

220 VOLTS 50 FEET 100 FEET 200 FEET 300 FEET

AWG

< 5

------->

18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 12 * NR * NR

1 1/2 HP DUST COLLECTOR

10-105AS M1

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

A- HOSE B- HOSE CLAMP C- FILTER BAG D- DRUM E- BELT CLAMP F- VERTICAL SUPPORT RODS

G- BASE H- CASTERS I- HOSE INLET (“Y” FITTING) J- DUST OUTLET K- FAN/MOTOR ASSEMBLY L- COLLECTOR BAG

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