Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these
Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine
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maintenance and major repair on your JET
1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your
local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.
WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for co mmercial, industrial or educational purposes.
Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a
One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name of the
location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the co mplaint must accompany the merchandise. If
our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price, at our option. We will
return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that the
defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our w arranty in which case we will, at your direction, dispose of or
return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be responsible for the shipping and
handling costs of the return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO T HE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general information
and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations
to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
products are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.
tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call
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branded
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service .................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................3
In trodu c tion ...............................................................................................................................................5
Spe ci fic ati ons ............................................................................................................................................6
Base Unit ...............................................................................................................................................7
30-Micron Bag Filter Kit...........................................................................................................................8
5-Micron Bag Filter Kit ............................................................................................................................8
Base Unit Assembly ...................................................................................................................................9
Base ......................................................................................................................................................9
Motor and Fan Assembly ........................................................................................................................9
Filter Bag Kit Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 11
Filter Bag Installation ............................................................................................................................ 11
Collector Bag Installation (30 Micron Kit) ................................................................................................ 11
Collector Bag Installation (5 Micron Kit) .................................................................................................. 11
Collector Bag ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Turning the Machine On & Off .................................................................................................................. 13
All Models ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Remote Contr ol ( Optional Accessory ) .................................................................................................... 1 3
Dust Co lle c tor RF Remote Po wer Co ntrol (Optional) .................................................................................. 13
Turning the DC-RC On & Off ................................................................................................................. 13
Changing Operating Frequency ............................................................................................................. 14
Installing the DC-RC Remote Power Control (Opti onal Acces sor y)........................................................... 14
Cleaning the Filter Bag: DC-1100VX-BK and DC-1100VX-5M ................................................................. 15
Removing the Collector Bag: DC-1100VX-BK ......................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the Filter: DC-1100VX-C K ....................................................................................................... 15
Removing the Collector Bag: DC-1100VX-CK a nd DC-1100VX-5M.......................................................... 15
Motor ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the Dust Collector to a Machine ........................................................................................... 15
Grounding the Dust Coll ection System ................................................................................................... 15
Parts ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Parts Breakdown – DC-1100VX Dust Collector s ..................................................................................... 16
Parts List – DC-1100VX Dust Collectors ................................................................................................. 17
30-Micron Filter Bag Assembly (708636F) .............................................................................................. 20
5-Micron Filter Bag Asse mbly (708636F)................................................................................................ 21
Wiring Diagram – DC-1100VX D ust Collect or s ........................................................................................... 22
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Warnings
1. Read and understand t he entire owner's ma nual before at t empting assemb ly or oper ation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machi ne and in this ma nual. Fail ure to comp ly w it h all of
these warnings may cause serio us injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This dust collector is designed and intended for use by properly trai ned and experienced personnel o nly. If
you are not familiar wit h the proper and safe oper ation of a dust collector, do not use until proper tr aining
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this dust collector for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) I nc., disclaims a ny real or implied war ranty a nd holds itself harmless from a ny injury t hat
may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this dust collector. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses; t hey are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this dust collector, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clot hing and co nfine long hair. Non-slip footw ear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear pr otect or s (plugs or muffs) duri ng exte nded periods of oper at io n.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium fr om chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of expos ure var ies, depe nding on how often you do t his type of wor k. To reduce your exposure
to these chemic als, wor k in a w ell-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, s uch as face
or dust masks that are specifically designed t o f ilter out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
11. Make cer t ain the switch is in the OFF position before connecti ng the machine t o t he power s upply.
12. Make cer t ain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustme nts or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.
14. Remove adjusti ng keys and wrenc hes. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the machine before t ur ning it on.
15. Keep safet y guards i n place at all times when the machine is in use. If r emoved for maintena nce purposes,
use extreme caution and replace the guards im mediately.
16. Check damaged parts. Before f urt her use of t he machi ne, a g uard or ot her part t hat is da maged s hould be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounti ng and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.
18. Keep the floor around t he machine clean and free of sc r ap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a saf e dist ance from the wor k ar ea. Keep children away.
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20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing start er keys.
21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result i n serious injury.
22. Do not use the d ust collector for anything except w ood dust. Mat erials such as li quids, metal shavings,
metal dust, screws , glass, plastic or rock can cause sparks and/or damage when comi ng into contact with
any part of the dust collector.
23. Use recommended accessor ies; improper acc essor ies may be hazardous.
24. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and c hangi ng accessories.
25. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not
use your h and s.
26. Do not stand on the machine. Serio us injury co uld occur if the machine tips over.
27. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
28. Remove loose items a nd unnecessary w or k pieces f r om the area befor e starting the machine.
29. Never place ha nds near the inlet of the machine.
30. Always make cert ain mac hine is off and unplugged whe n making any connectio ns to t he inlet.
Familiarize yours elf with the f ollow ing saf et y not ices used in t his manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serio us injury or possibly e ven
death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by Walter M eier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for model DC-1100VX Series Dust Collectors. This manual contains instructions on installation,
safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This
machine has bee n designed and constr ucted to provide year s of t rouble free operation if used i n accordance
with instructions set f orth in this ma nual. If there are any questio ns or comments, please contact either your
local supplier or Walter M eier . Walter Meier can also be reached at our website: ww w. w alt er meier.com.
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Specifications
DC-1100VX-BK (Base Mac hi ne with 30 Micron Filter Bag Kit) .........................................................708657K
DC-1100VX-5M ( Base Mac hine with 5 Micron Filter Bag Kit) ..........................................................708658K
DC-1100VX-CK (Base Mac hi ne with Canister Filter Kit) ..................................................................708659K
Base Machine (All Models)
Model ................................................................................................................................ DC-1100VX
Stock Number for Base Machine only ......................................................................................... 708657
Canister Efficiency................................................... 86% of 1 micron particles; 98% of 2 micron particles
Collector Bag Diameter (in.) .............................................................................................................. 20
Collector Bag Capacity ( cu. f t .) ......................................................................................................... 5.3
Collector Bag Length, installed (in.) ................................................................................................... 29
IR Re mo te Control Unit (Optional Accessory)
Stock Number (main unit and remote co ntrol sw it ch) (115V only)............................................... 708636C
Stock Number (Remote Control Switch only) ............................................................................. 708636T
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous im provement, Walter Mei er (Manuf acturing) Inc., reserves the right to change specifications at any
time and without prior noti ce, without incur r i ng obli gations .
Read and understand the ent ire cont ent s of t his manual bef ore at t emptin g set - up or
operation! Failur e t o comply may cause seri ous in jury.
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Unpacking
Shippi ng Cont ent
The table below lists the shipping cartons that are
included with the models of the DC-1100VX Dust
Collector.
1. Locate your particular model and verify that you
have received all of the correct cartons.
2. C heck co nt ents of each carto n against the s hi p-
ping content listings on this and the following
page.
3. Report any damage to your distributor.
4. Do not discard any shipping material until after
the dust collector has been assembled and is
running properly.