System Start-Up Information - Oneida Air Systems 8491685 Owner's Manual

System Start-Up Information

Make sure to read and understand the installation and maintenance instructions as well as all
recommended safety practices.
WARNING
1. Install ductwork completely before operating collector
a. Seal ductwork with silicone sealant or duct tape.
b. Have Air Lock in place and sealed.
2. DO NOT operate Fan / Blower unless Fan Housing is attached to Cyclone body and Air Lock is in place. Air Lock and
Cyclone must be in place and sealed or motor will overheat!
3. DO NOT operate without lter in place. Fan blade can cause serious injury.
4. e Direct Drive Fan / Blower makes the system top heavy! Use extreme care when setting the unit up! It is recommended
that at least two people li the system up.
5. Check amperage draw on motor with all gates open. Current draw should not exceed maximum motor amperage as stated
on motor plate. (Oneida Air Systems is not responsible for damage to motors caused by improper installation, wiring or
failure to follow these directions).
6. is equipment incorporates parts such as switches, motors or the like that tend to produce arcs or sparks that can cause an
explosion.
7. To reduce the risk of Electric Shock, DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
8. Exhaust air should not be vented into a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
9. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - unplug BEFORE servicing.
FIRE HAZARDS
1. Wood shaping and cutting processes generate wood chips, shavings and dust.
Air borne wood dust below 420 microns in size (0.17 of an inch) in certain concentration ranges when ignited can de agrate
(burn quickly). An ignition source such as a spark or ember can ignite a dust mixture resulting in an expanding ame
front, which can cause an explosion if tightly contained. A disturbance that raises a cloud of accumulated ne dust can raise
additional dust clouds, which can cause a series of explosions that can level an entire building. Until this type of re has been
witnessed, it is di cult to believe the devastation.
2. e best way to avoid a wood shop re is to keep the shop clean. A shop ankle deep in dust with layers of ne dust
everywhere is an accident waiting to happen. A good dust collection system reduces overall re hazards but also adds new
concerns. A re hazard is still present. Combustible material is now in the dust collector and storage container.
3. e following points are worth heeding:
a. It is the buyer's responsibility to follow all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, NFPA, or authorities having jurisdiction
codes and regulations when installing and operating this dust collector.
b. Fire Marshals may want the unit located outside of the building. If the collector is located inside the facility, controls
such as spark detection, suppression, or explosion venting may be required.
c. Most local jurisdictions consult or adopt NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) codes. However, other codes may
apply. Local codes may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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is type of re is rare but worth safeguarding against.
ese materials are considered combustible.