Troubleshooting - Oneida Air Systems Dust Cobra Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Bag sucked up into the
cyclone
Excessive Vibration
Poor dust pick-up
Filter Clogging
System shuts o
unexpectedly
If you continue to experience difficulty with your Dust Cobra dust collector, call Oneida Air
Systems' Customer Service Department at 1-866-387-8822 or email support@oneida-air.com.
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C AUSE
Air leaks in the drum
Clear Vinyl Tubing (F17) not
attached properly
Loose Mounting Bolts
Air leaks in your system and
lter issues
Large chips clogging the hose
Large chips or ne dust
clogging the lter
Air Leaks in your system
Brushes need to be replaced
SOLUTION
1. Con rm the lid of the dust drum is be in place and be well seated when operating.
2. Check for any damage on the foam seal of the lid.
3. Check that drum lid clamp is tight.
4. Check for holes or leaks in the dust drum.
1. Make sure there is no clog, kink, or damage in the vinyl tubing.
2. Make sure the vinyl tubing is pushed all the way onto both ttings so it is rm and tight.
3. Make sure all connections to the Quick Disconnect Kit (I) are tight.
4. Make certain that the Round Tapered Plug (F35) is not installed in the quick disconnect
kit.
1. Tighten all connections, including the motor to the plate and the struts.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
1. Check for air leaks between cyclone and dust drum. Cyclone and dust drum must be air
tight. Even small leaks will cause poor pre-separation in the cyclone.
2. Check gasket between motor assembly and cone assembly.
3. Be sure that your lter is clean and free of damage to the membrane.
4. Check to make sure lter is in good condition with no cracks or tears or interruptions in
the seal.
1. Check length of hose for obstructions.
1. Check for a leak between the dust drum and the lid.
2. Make sure dust drum has not over lled. Dust drum should be emptied before the dust
reaches top of container. To help monitor the ow of dust, review the Dust Sentry, shown
on the Accessories page. The Dust Sentry comes with both the IND and VOR systems.
1. Check for air leaks between cyclone and dust drum. Cyclone and dust drum must be air
tight. Even small leaks will cause poor pre-separation in the cyclone.
2. Check gasket between motor assembly and cone assembly.
3. Check for air leaks in the drum.
1. Replace the two motor brushes (Oneida Air System's Part Number: BRB010120).