Jet Tools DC-1200A User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DC-1200A Dust Collector

JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. P.O. BOX 1349 Phone:[phone]

A WMH Company Auburn, WA 98071-1349 Fax: [phone]

www.jettools.com e-mail [e-mail] M-708634 02/02

This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of JET’S DC-1200A. Its purpose, aside from
machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance
procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the
machine. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Dust Collector, and to aid in using the
machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.

Warranty & Service

The JET Group warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.

In most cases, any one of these JET Group Repair Stations can authorize warranty repair, assist you in
obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET, Performax or Powermatic
tools.

For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, please call 1-800-274-6848.

More Information

Remember, the JET Group is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date
product information, check with your local JET Group distributor.

JET Group Warranty

The JET Group (including Performax and Powermatic brands) makes every effort to assure that its
products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follow: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED
OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of
maintenance.

THE JET GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, FROM
THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY 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. THE JET GROUP 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 EXLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage
prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an
explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we
will either repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly
provide a repair or replacement, if you are willing to accept a refund. We will return repaired product or
replacement at JET’S expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from
causes not within the scope of JET’S warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning
the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

The JET Group sells through distributors only. Members of the JET Group 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.

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WARNING

1. Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or

operation. Do not use this machine until proper training and knowledge has been obtained.

2. Do not leave Dust Collector when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.

3. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If Dust Collector is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoor, or dropped in water, return it to a service center.

7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run Dust Collector over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

9. Do not handle plug or Dust Collector with wet hands.

10. Do not put any objects into the openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from opening and moving parts.

12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

13. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

14. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.

16. Do not operate without hose connected to the inlet ports or covered by an inlet cap. Hazardous
moving parts inside. Unplug machine before removing inlet port, inlet cap, hose, or inlet guard.

17. Use the inlet caps to cover the inlet port openings that are not connected to hoses.

18. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains 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 and cement andother masonryproducts, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

19. Your risk from those exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles

20. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

21. Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersize cord will cause a drop
in the line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller gauge number, the heavier the cord.

22. Do not use dust collector for anything except wood dust. Materials such as liquids, metal shavings,
metal dust, screws, glass, plastic or rock can cause sparks and/or damage when coming into
contact with any part of the dust collector.

23. Ground your dust collector along all plastic componets. The connection of bare 12 gauge copper
wire on all plastic hoses, fittings and blast gates to all machines will help reduce the occurrence of
static build up and discharge.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Specifications: DC-1200A-1 DC-1200A-3

Stock Number....................................................708634 ............................................................... 708635

Blower Wheel Diameter..................................... 12".............................................................................12”

Sound Rating at 3 feet....................................... 80-85 db...........................................................80-85 db

HoseDiameter...................................................4" & 6” ................................................................. 4” & 6”

Air Flow (CFM)..................................................1,200..................................................................... 1,200

Velocity at 4” (FPM)........................................... 13,745................................................................. 13,745

Static Pressure (inch of water)........................... 11.44.................................................................... . 11.44

Bag Diameter .................................................... 20".............................................................................20"

Bag Length........................................................ 31-1/2”.................................................................31-1/2”

Collector Bag Capacity (cu. ft.).......................... 5.6.............................................................................5.6

Overall Dimensions 30 Micron..........................37"L x 28"W x 79"H.........................37"L x 28"W x 79"H

Overall Dimensions 5Micron............................ 37"L x 28"W x 96"H.........................37"L x 28"W x 96"H

Motor (TEFC) .................................................... 2 HP, 1Ph 230V only....................2 HP, 3Ph 230V/460V

.......................................................................... ...............................................................Prewired 230V

Net Weight (approx.) .........................................108 lbs................................................................108 lbs.

Table of Contents Page

Warranty .................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings ....................................................................................................................... ..........................3

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................4

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................4

Unpacking DC-1200A..............................................................................................................................5

Contents of Shipping Carton....................................................................................................................5

Tools Required for Assembly...................................................................................................................5

Assembly..............................................................................................................................................6-8

Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................................8

Turning the Machine On & Off.................................................................................................................8

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................ 9

Cleaning the Filter Bag......................................................................................................................9

Removing the Collector Bag..............................................................................................................9

Motor.................................................................................................................................................9

Connecting the Dust collector to a Machine .............................................................................................9

Grounding the Dust Collection System.....................................................................................................9

Parts Breakdown and Parts List........................................................................................................10-11

Wiring Diagrams....................................................................................................................................12

The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment
& Tools reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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