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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ......................2 About Your New Deluxe Ceiling-Mounted Air Filter ..............2 Woodstock Service and Support ...................2 Warranty and Returns ......................3 Specifications ......................3 SAFETY .......................... 4 Standard Safety Instructions ....................4-5 Additional Safety Instructions for Air Filters ................6 ELECTRICAL ........................7 110V Operation ........................7 Extension Cords ........................7 Grounding ..........................7 INSTALLATION ....................... 8 Unpacking ..........................8 Box Contents .........................8 Shop Preparation ........................9 Dust System ..........................9 Beginning ..........................10 Table-Top Mount .........................10 Hanging Mount ........................11 Flush Mount .........................12 OPERATION .........................
Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. When used in conjunction with a dust collector system, the W1690 Deluxe Ceiling-Mounted Air Filter efficiently removes fine wood particles in the air that many dust collectors cannot. Your unit has key features like a 5-micron outer filter, a washable 1-micron inner filter, three fan speeds, 110V operation, remote control functions, and a compact design.
Warranty and Returns SHOP FOX Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all machinery to be free of defects from workmanship ® and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc.
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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12. DO NOT force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14.
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.
Ground this machine! The electrical cord circuit that can carry the load. supplied with the Model W1690 Air Filter has a ground pin. If your power receptacle does not DO NOT modify an existing low-amperage circuit...
Figure 2. Model W1690 Deluxe Ceiling- Mounted Air Filter and filters. No assembly is required for the Model W1690 Deluxe Ceiling-Mounted Air Filter; however, you should remove the filters and remove any packing material that may be inside of the unit.
When used in conjunction with a dust collector • Machine Mobility: This air filter unit has a system, the Model W1690 Deluxe Ceiling- balanced fan and uses digital components. Mounted Air Filter efficiently removes most Move this air filter unit with care, and do not fine wood particles in the air that many dust drop or handle it roughly.
Flush Mount Flange Bracket Figure 5. Air filter unit mounting hardware. lifting assistance before installation. At 55 pounds, the Model W1690 air filter is heavy. Rubber Foot To set up the air filter for table-top operation, do these steps: Flush Mount...
At 55 pounds, the Model W1690 air filter is heavy. Figure 7. Plug screw. ONLY hang air filter to load bearing ceiling supports or joists that can hold at least 100 lbs.
Figure 9. Typical unacceptable fasteners. lifting assistance before installation. At 55 pounds, the Model W1690 air filter is heavy. Mounting holes To install the air filter for flush mount operation, do these steps: 1.
OPERATION Overview Control Panel When the Model W1690 Deluxe Ceiling-Mounted The control panel enables you to manually turn Air Filter is turned on, the fan motor starts on HI the air filter ON and OFF, and set the fan speed.
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.
Filters The amount of use has a direct bearing on when you must change the primary air filter and service Filter Retainer Latch SHOP FOX the secondary air filter. Contact your ® dealer for other possible filter types available. Keep the air filter unit...
However, due to Woodstock International, Inc.’s policy The Model W1690 is specifically designed for air of continuous improvement, changes may be filtering operation. DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR made at any time with no obligation on the USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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2. How long have you been a woodworker/metalworker? _____ 0-2 Years _____ 2-8 Years ____ 8-20 Years _____ 20+ Years 3. How many of your machines or tools are Shop Fox? _____ 0-2 _____ 3-5 ____ 6-9 _____ 10+ 4. Do you think your machine represents a good value?
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