Section 4: Collection System; General; Material Selection - Grizzly G0583 Instruction Manual

SECTION 4: COLLECTION SYSTEM

General

The Model G0583 is designed to be a single-
machine dust collector. Locate the dust collec-
tor where it will not interfere with the workpiece
being processed, and no more than 10' of duct-
ing is used, otherwise the CFM will be reduced.
To solve dust collection questions, Grizzly offers
a guide book entitled Canister Dust Collection
Basics that will help you design your system.
Whatever system you choose, always make sure
there are no open flames or pilot lights in the
same room as the dust collector. There is a risk
of explosion if dust is dispersed into the air.
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Material Selection

You have many choices regarding dust collection
ducting, but flexible hose is the most common.
However, be aware that there is a fire or explo-
sion hazard if plastic duct material is used for
dust collection without being grounded against
static electrical charge build-up. This topic will be
discussed later in the manual.
Metal Rigid Duct
Metal ducting comes in many varieties, make
sure that what you use is suitable for dust
collection. Advantages of metal ducting is its
conductivity and that it does not contribute to
static electrical charge build-up. However, static
charges are still produced when dust particles
strike other dust particles as they move through
the ducting. Since metal ducting is a conductor,
it can be grounded quite easily to dissipate any
static electrical charges. However, metal ducting
is generally more expensive than plastic duct-
ing and it is not usually airtight unless specifi-
cally manufactured for dust collection. Specially
manufactured metal ducting, on the other hand,
is quite expensive. Metal ducting is also gener-
ally more difficult to cut and assemble.
Plastic Flexible Duct
Flexible rubber hose, polyethylene, plastic flex-
hose and other flexible ribbed hose is generally
used for short runs, small shops, and at rigid
duct-to-tool connections. There are many dif-
ferent types of flex hose on the market today.
These are manufactured from materials such as
polyethylene, PVC, cloth hose dipped in rubber
and even metal, including steel and aluminum.
G0583 1 HP Canister Dust Collector