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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.
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.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) MODEL W1830 SHOP FOX HANGING AIR FILTER ® Product Dimensions Weight......................31 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........20 x 17 x 10 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................20 x 17 in. Shipping Dimensions Type....................
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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Controls.and.Features Machine Hook Front View Exhaust Port Remote Control Control Panel Handle Rear View Outer Filter Inner Filter (Behind Outer Filter READ.and.understand.this. entire.manual.before.using. this.machine..Serious.per- sonal. injury. may. occur. if. safety. and. operational. information. is. not. under- stood.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 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.
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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement during can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only operations greatly increases the risk of injury allow trained or properly supervised people and loss of control. Verify machines are to use machine.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Additional.Safety.for.Air.Filters INTENDED.USE. This air filter is designed DISCONNECTING.POWER.SUPPLY. Turn the to capture dust from ambient air in a switch OFF, disconnect the air filter from the woodworking shop for a short time after power supply, and allow the impeller to come cutting or sanding operations.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) ELECTRICAL Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and The machine must be properly set up type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage before it is safe to operate. DO NOT may occur.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will increase the risk of electric shock.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Inventory Keep. machine. disconnected. from. The following is a description of the main components power.until.instructed.otherwise.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Power.Connection To avoid unexpected startups or property damage, use the following steps whenever connecting or disconnecting the machine. Connecting.Power Insert the power cord plug into a matching power supply receptacle. The machine is now connected to the power source.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Test.Run Once you have unpacked the machine, perform a test run before mounting to the ceiling to make sure it runs properly. If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop using the machine immediately, then review the Troubleshooting on Page.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Site.Planning Site planning is an important step to maximize the effectiveness of the hanging air filter. Air circulation must be thought out and all obstructions to the air path considered. Think of air circulation in terms of the circular motion of the air before and after the air filter.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Mounting.to.Ceiling The Model W1830 performs best when hung from the ceiling. ONLY.mount.the.air.filter.unit.to.joists. The advantage of having the air filter mounted to the or. table. that. can. hold. at. least. 100. ceiling is that the air circulation pattern is not blocked by lbs..
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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Note: Some positions for the ceiling hooks may be slightly uneven from each another. To make up for this, minor adjustments can be made to the length of the hanging assembly by adjusting the amount that the machine hook is threaded into the air filter housing (see Figure 11).
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) OPERATIONS General Filtering.Performance Turning.ON.&.OFF When used in conjunction with an efficient dust collection system, the Model W1830 When the air filter is connected to power, press removes most fine wood particles up to 1 the ON SPEED button on the air filter control micron from the air.
Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) MAINTENANCE Cleaning.Filters The amount of air filter operation has a direct bearing on when you must clean or replace the filters. To maintain efficient operation, check the filters approximately every 40 hours of use in light or moderately dusty environments.
If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING!.DO.NOT.make.any.adjustments.until.power.is.disconnected.and. moving.parts.have.come.to.a.complete.stop! PROBLEM POSSIBLE.CAUSE CORRECTIVE.ACTION Machine does not start or a 1. Power supply switched OFF or is at 1.
These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Study this diagram carefully. If you notice differences between your machine and these wiring diagrams, call Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) PARTS Cabinet.&.Remote.Control 110 111 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION XPHTEK15M TAP SCREW M4 X 10 X1830112 GROUND WIRE 18AWG 335MM X1830102 CABINET X1830113 WIRE MESH 251 X 528MM XPS14M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 12 D3834 INNER FILTER 421 X 241 X 160MM X1830104...
Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15) Label.Placement Safety.labels.warn.about.machine.hazards.and.how.to.prevent.serious.personal.injury..The.owner. of.this.machine.MUST.maintain.the.original.location.and.readability.of.all.labels.on.this.machine.. If.any.label.is.removed.or.becomes.unreadable,.REPLACE.that.label.before.allowing.machine.to.be. operated.again..Contact.us.at.(360).734-3482.or.www.shopfoxtools.com.to.order.new.labels.. 306V2 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1830300 EXPLOSION HAZARD LABEL XLABEL-04 ELECTRICITY LABEL X1830301 GENERAL WARNINGS LABEL 306V2 X1830306V2 CONTROL PANEL LABEL ETL V2.07.14 XLABEL-24 DISCONNECT LABEL X1830307 REMOTE CONTROL LABEL XLABEL-06...
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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfg. Since 1/12)
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