General 10-110CF, 10-110 User Manual

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

FEATURES

2 HP DUST COLLECTOR

All single phase models are equipped with totally enclosed, fan cooled, permanently lubricated motors.

Heavy-duty motor design with a continuous duty rating for industrial applications.

Heavy-duty base,mounted on four swivel casters for total mobility and stability.

Precision spin-balanced aluminum impeller for smooth operation,minimal noise and to reduce the risk of sparking.

All models are equipped with 2 micron filter bags. (Not included on “CF”canister filter model)

Quick-release bag clamps with metal straps on all models.

Safety switch with key, prevents unit from being started when key is removed.

Heavy-duty collection bags made from extra thick, transparent, recyclable plastic.

10-110CF

10-110

SPECIFICATIONS

INLET DIAMETERS (1) 6” (152 mm) (2) 4” (102 mm)

AIRFLOW CAPACITY 1550 CFM

BLOWER WHEEL DIAMETER 12 3/4’’ (324 mm)

SOUND RATING 80 TO 90 dB

BAG DIAMETER 20’’ (508 mm)

BAG CAPACITY 42 GAL (190.9 L.)

STATIC PRESSURE 11 1/4” OF WATER

MOTOR M1: 2 HP, 220 V, 1 Ph, 9 A M3: 2 HP, 600 V, 3 Ph, 2.6 A

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) 39 3/8” x 31 1/2” x 74 3/4”

(1000 x 800 x 2000 mm) - #10-110

39 3/8” x 31 1/2” x 66 3/4”

(1000 x 800 x 1746 mm) - #10-110CF

WEIGHT 132 LBS (60 kg)

141 LBS (64 kg) - #10-110CF

- #10-110

MODEL

#10-110 #10-110CF

VERSION 2_REVISION 1 - January 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 10-110/ 10-110CF 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 nents, 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

International reserves the right to make changes to compo-

“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

All component parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International ® pro-ducts 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 agree 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.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

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.

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

2. 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.

5. 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.

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.

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

13. Never leave the machine unattended while running or with the power on.

14. 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.

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® International 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 im plied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may result from that use.

22. Clean filters (bags on 10-110 or canisters 10-110CF) 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 CORRESPONDS WITH THE VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE MOTOR I.D. NAMEPLATE. A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE.

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

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

MORE 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

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 ed-type receptacle 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

. Do not attempt to modify the plug or remove the 3rd

to fit a ground-

100 ft. 200 ft.

16 14 14

150 ft. 300 ft.

14 12 12

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.

2 HP DUST COLLECTOR

10-110 or 10-110CF

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

CONNECTOR

DRUM

COLLECTOR BODY W/MOTOR ASS’Y BASE PLATE HOSE INLET (“Y” FITTING)

FILTER BAG (10-110 ONLY) CANISTER FILTER (10-110CF ONLY) COLLECTOR BAG BELT CLAMP (2X )

CASTER (4X)

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