Shop fox W1844 User Manual

MODEL W1844 

WALL-MOUNT DUST COLLECTOR 

W/CANISTER FILTER

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 5/17)

Phone: [phone] • Online Technical Support: [e-mail]

COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2017 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

#19009JH  Printed in Taiwan

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre­hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property
damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or
misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these 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 specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

Contents

INTRODUCTION .....................................2

Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2

Machine Specifications .......................... 3

SAFETY ............................................... 6

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ...... 6

Additional Safety for Dust Collectors ......... 8

ELECTRICAL .........................................9

Circuit Requirements ............................9

Grounding Requirements ...................... 10

Extension Cords ................................ 10

Converting Voltage to 240V .................. 11

SETUP .............................................. 12

Unpacking ....................................... 12

Items Needed for Setup ....................... 12

Unpacking ....................................... 13

Inventory ........................................ 13

Hardware Recognition Chart ................. 14

Machine Placement ............................ 15

Assembly ......................................... 16

Dust Collection System ........................ 17

Test Run .......................................... 19

OPERATIONS....................................... 20

General .......................................... 20

Machine Storage ................................ 20

ACCESSORIES ...................................... 21

MAINTENANCE .................................... 22

General .......................................... 22

Cleaning & Protecting ......................... 22

Cleaning Canister Filter ....................... 23

Replacing Bags .................................. 23

SERVICE ............................................ 24

General .......................................... 24

Tightening Impeller ............................ 24

Troubleshooting ................................. 25

Electrical Safety Instructions ................. 27

Wiring Diagram ................................. 28

PARTS .............................................. 29

Main .............................................. 29

WARRANTY ........................................ 33

SAFETYINTRODUCTION

SET UPELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS

SERVICE PARTS

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Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support

This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention
to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to
include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact
Woodstock International Technical Support at [phone] or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.
biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz.
If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

Email: [e-mail]

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Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

MODEL W1844

WALLMOUNT DUST COLLECTOR WITH CANISTER FILTER

Product Dimensions

Weight........................................................................................................... 62 lbs.

Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 19‐1/2 x 22 x 46 in.

Footprint (Length x Width).............................................................................. 14 x 14 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Carton #1

Type............................................................................................. Cardboard Box

Content................................................................................................. Machine

Weight.................................................................................................... 50 lbs.

Length x Width x Height..................................................................... 20 x 22 x 19 in.

Carton #2

Type............................................................................................. Cardboard Box

Content......................................................................................... Canister Filter

Weight.................................................................................................... 14 lbs.

Length x Width x Height..................................................................... 16 x 16 x 20 in.

Electrical

Power Requirement.......................................................... 120V or 240V, Single‐Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 120V

Full‐Load Current Rating............................................................... 7A at 120V, 3.5A at 240V

Minimum Circuit Size................................................................... 15A at 120V, 15A at 240V

Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length............................................................................................... 6 ft.

Power Cord Gauge............................................................................................ 16 AWG

Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type.................................................................................... 5‐15 for 120V

Recommended Plug Type............................................................................. 6‐15 for 240V

Switch Type............................................................ Paddle Safety Switch w/Removable Key

INTRODUCTION

Motors

Main

Horsepower................................................................................................. 1 HP

Phase.............................................................................................. Single‐Phase

Amps.................................................................................................... 7A/3.5A

Speed.................................................................................................. 3450 RPM

Type......................................................................... TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction

Power Transfer .......................................................................................... Direct

Bearings................................................................. Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

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INTRODUCTION

Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

Main Specifications

Operation

Dust Collector Type.............................................................................. Single‐Stage

Approved Dust Types.................................................................................... Wood

Filter Type...................................................................................... Canister Filter

Airflow Performance................................................................................. 537 CFM

Max Static Pressure (at 0 CFM)........................................................................ 7.2 in.

Main Inlet Size............................................................................................. 4 in.

Inlet Adapter Included...................................................................................... No

Machine Collection Capacity At One Time................................................................. 1

Maximum Material Collection Capacity......................................................... 1.5 cu. ft.

Filtration Rating...................................................................................... 1 Micron

Bag Information

Number of Upper Bags........................................................................................ 1

Upper Bag Diameter................................................................................ 14‐1/2 in.

Upper Bag Length........................................................................................ 12 in.

Canister Information

Number of Canister Filters................................................................................... 1

Canister Filter Diameter................................................................................ 15 in.

Canister Filter Length............................................................................ 16‐3/16 in.

Impeller Information

Impeller Type........................................................................................ Radial Fin

Impeller Size.............................................................................................. 10 in.

Impeller Blade Thickness............................................................................. 3/32 in.

Construction

Upper Bag................................................................................................. Fabric

Base.......................................................................................... Steel Sheet Metal

Impeller............................................................................ Balanced Cast Aluminum

Paint Type/Finish............................................................................. Powder Coated

Blower Housing............................................................................. Steel Sheet Metal

Body......................................................................................... Steel Sheet Metal

Other

Country of Origin ............................................................................................. Taiwan

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ...................................................................... 1 Hour

Serial Number Location ............................................................. ID Label on Blower Housing

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................. Yes

Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) .......................................... No

Features

1‐Micron Canister Filtration
10" Cast Aluminum Impeller
Steel Base Plate Mounts Easily to Most Walls
White Powder‐Coated Finish
Ideal Point‐Of‐Use Dust Collector

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Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better

Identification

INTRODUCTION

Inlet

Filter

Cleaning

Handle

Collection

Bag

Paddle Switch

w/Removable

Key

Wall

Bracket

Motor

Canister

Filter

To reduce your risk of serious injury
or damage to the machine, read this
entire manual BEFORE using machine.

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Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

SAFETY

OWNER’S MANUAL.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY.

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED.

electrical components or improperly grounded

manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the
safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by

SAFETY

For Your Own Safety,

Read Manual Before Operating Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This

SAFETY

themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention mea­sures—this responsibility is ultimately up to the operator!

NOTICE

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the equipment or a situation that may cause
damage to the machinery.

Read and understand this

owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.

have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only
allow trained/supervised people to use this
machine. When machine is not being used,
disconnect power, remove switch keys, or
lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized
use—especially around children. Make
workshop kid proof!

machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered,
or have poor lighting. Operating machinery
in these areas greatly increases the risk of
accidents and injury.

alertness is required for safe operation of
machinery. Never operate under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when
distracted.

Untrained operators

Do not use

Full mental

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can

be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live

machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow an
electrician or qualified service personnel to
do electrical installation or repair work, and
always disconnect power before accessing or
exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always disconnect

machine from power supply BEFORE making
adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing
machine. This eliminates the risk of injury
from unintended startup or contact with live
electrical components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved

safety glasses or a face shield when operating
or observing machinery to reduce the risk of
eye injury or blindness from flying particles.
Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety
glasses.

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Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

HAZARDOUS

HEARING PROTECTION.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.

INTENDED USAGE.

AWKWARD POSITIONS.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS.

GUARDS & COVERS.

FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It

will do the job safer and better at the rate for

loss of control. Before starting, verify machine

malfunction, leading to serious personal injury

from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh

clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back
or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to
avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss
of workpiece control.

DUST. Dust created while using

machinery may cause cancer, birth defects,
or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of
dust hazards associated with each workpiece
material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator to reduce your risk.

Always wear hearing
protection when operating or observing
loud machinery. Extended exposure to this
noise without hearing protection can cause
permanent hearing loss.

machinery can become dangerous projectiles
upon startup. Never leave chuck keys,
wrenches, or any other tools on machine.
Always verify removal before starting!

intended purpose—never make modifications
without prior approval from Woodstock
International. Modifying machine or using
it differently than intended will void the
warranty and may result in malfunction or
mechanical failure that leads to serious
personal injury or death!

balance at all times when operating machine.
Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand
positions that make workpiece control difficult
or increase the risk of accidental injury.

bystanders at a safe distance from the work
area. Stop using machine if they become a
distraction.

Only use machine for its

Tools left on

Keep proper footing and

Keep children and

which it was designed.

NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury may

occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.

STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during

operation greatly increases risk of injury or

is stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult

this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for
recommended accessories. Using improper
accessories will increase risk of serious injury.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the risk

of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and
ensure all moving parts completely stop
before walking away. Never leave machine
running while unattended.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance

instructions and lubrication schedules to
keep machine in good working condition. A
machine that is improperly maintained could

or death.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect

machine for any condition that may affect
safe operation. Immediately repair or replace
damaged or mis-adjusted parts before
operating machine.

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnecting

cord-connected machines from power, grab
and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the
cord may damage the wires inside, resulting
in a short. Do not handle cord/plug with wet
hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away

chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

SAFETY

accidental contact with moving parts or flying
debris—make sure they are properly installed,
undamaged, and working correctly.

Guards and covers reduce

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time

you experience difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!

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Contact Technical Support at [phone].

Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

INTENDED USE. This dust collector is only

OPERATING LOCATION.

DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY.

IMPELLER HAZARDS.

HAZARDOUS

DUST ALLERGIES.

there is a possibility of an allergic reaction.

EMPTYING DUST. When emptying dust from

reduce this risk, thoroughly ground all plastic

Regularly check/empty the

Additional Safety for Dust Collectors

intended for collecting wood dust and chips
from woodworking machines. DO NOT use
this dust collector to collect metal, dirt,
pebbles, drywall, asbestos, lead paint,

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silica, liquids, aerosols, or any flammable,
combustible, or hazardous materials.

To reduce respiratory
exposure to fine dust, locate permanently
installed dust collectors away from the
working area, or in another room that is
equipped with a smoke detector. DO NOT
operate the dust collector in rainy or wet
locations—exposure to water may create a
shock hazard and decrease machine life.

switch OFF, disconnect the dust collector
from the power supply, and allow the
impeller to completely stop before
leaving the machine unattended or doing
any service, cleaning, maintenance, or
adjustments.

DO NOT place your hair,
loose clothing, hands, or tools near the open
inlet during operation for any reason. Only
operate machine with ducting attached to
inlet. The powerful suction could easily
cause accidental contact with the impeller,
which will cause serious personal injury or
damage to the machine. Always keep small
animals and children away from open dust­collection inlets.

Turn the

the collection container, wear a respirator
and safety glasses. Empty dust away from
ignition sources and into an approved
container.

FIRE SUPPRESSION. Only operate the dust

collector in locations that contain a
fire suppression system or have a fire
extinguisher nearby.

SUSPENDED PARTICULATE & IGNITION SOURCES.

DO NOT operate the dust collector in areas
where explosion risks are high. Areas of high
risk include, but are not limited to, areas
near pilot lights, open flames, or other
ignition sources.

AVOIDING SPARKS. DO NOT allow steel or rocks

to strike the impeller—this may produce
sparks. Sparks can smolder in wood dust
for a long time before a fire is detected. If
you accidentally cut into wood containing
tramp metal (nails, staples, spikes, etc.),
immediately turn OFF the dust collector,
disconnect it from power, and wait for the
impeller to stop—then empty the collection
container into an approved airtight metal
container.

STATIC ELECTRICITY. High amounts of static

electricity are generated when plastic
ducting is used for dust-collection lines.
Although rare, sparks caused by static
electricity can cause explosions or fire. To

DUST—WEAR RESPIRATOR. Fine

dust that is too small to be caught in the
filter will be blown into the ambient air
during operation. Always wear a NIOSH­approved respirator during operation and
for a short time after to reduce your risk of
permanent respiratory damage.

Dust from certain woods may
cause an allergic reaction in people and
animals. Make sure you know what type of
wood dust you will be exposed to in case

ducting used in the dust-collection system.

REGULAR CLEANING.

collection bags or drum to avoid buildup of

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fine dust that can increase the risk of fire.
Make sure to regularly clean the surrounding
area where the machine is operated—
excessive dust buildup on overhead lights,
heaters, electrical panels, or other heat
sources will increase the risk of fire.

Model W1844 (For Machines Mfd. Since 5/17)

This machine must be connected to the correct size and
type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage
may occur. Read through this section to determine if an
adequate power supply circuit is available. If a correct
circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install
one before you can connect the machine to power.

A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment
between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building
and the machine. The power supply circuit used for
this machine must be sized to safely handle the full­load current drawn from the machine for an extended
period of time. (If this machine is connected to a circuit
protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)

This machine is prewired to operate on a power supply
circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following
requirements:

This machine can be converted to operate on a power
supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the
requirements listed below. (Refer to
instructions for details.)

The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine
draws at 100% of the rated output power. On machines
with multiple motors, this is the amperage drawn by the
largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices
that might operate at one time during normal operations.

or machine damage. To reduce this risk,

a dedicated circuit—

where only one machine will be running

multiple machines will be running at the

ELECTRICAL

Circuit Requirements

The machine must be properly set up
before it is safe to operate. DO NOT
connect this machine to the power
source until instructed to do so later in
this manual.

ELECTRICAL

Full-Load Current Rating

Full-Load Current Rating at 120V ....................7 Amps

Full-Load Current Rating at 240V ................. 3.5 Amps

Circuit Requirements for 120V (Prewired)

Voltage Conversion

Circuit Type ............... 110V/120V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 5-15

Circuit Requirements for 240V

Circuit Type ...............220V/240V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 6-15

Incorrectly wiring or grounding this
machine can cause electrocution, fire,

only an electrician or qualified service
personnel should do any required
electrical work on this machine.

NOTICE

The circuit requirements listed in this
manual apply to

at a time. If this machine will be
connected to a shared circuit where

same time, consult with an electrician
to ensure that the circuit is properly
sized for safe operation.

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