Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................3 Introduction ..................................4 Features and Specifications ............................5 Identification details of the Manufacturer ....................... 6 General Information ..............................7 Marking Plate ................................. 7 Intended Uses ................................ 7 Allowed Environmental Conditions ........................7 Noise Level ................................
This manual should be considered an integral part of the dust collector and must be kept together with the unit. In case of loss of or damage to the manual, ask National Flooring Equipment (NFE) for a new copy. Some details shown in the illustrations in this manual may be different from those of your dust collector. Some component parts may have been removed for greater clarity.
Features & Specifications FEATURES Motor head Fixed wheels Push handle Casters DUSTOP flap for filter cleaning Longopac® bag Filtering chamber Suction inlet with slide damper Removable Longopac® container 10. Filter access clamp 402539_DL2000_RevJ...
General Information MARKING PLATE When contacting the manufacturer or dealer, always quote the details shown on the marking plate. INTENDED USES This dust collector has been designed, built and protected for vacuuming dusts and solid materials only. CAUTION: ALWAYS USe SPeCIFIC FILTeRS FOR THe TYPe OF DUST OR MATeRIALS TO Be vACUUMeD. Any other use is considered IMPROPeR.
Read the manual carefully to learn equipment applications and limitations, as well as potential hazards associated with this type of equipment. Keep manual near machine at all times. If your manual is lost or damaged, contact National Flooring equipment (NFe) for a replacement. PERSONAL MAINTENANCE &...
Safety DUST COLLECTOR SAFETY GUIDELINES Before use, anyone operating this equipment must read and understand these safety instructions. SAFETY DETAILS The person in charge of safety shall be responsible for informing NFE cannot foresee all possible circumstances capable of repre- workers about the risks associated with dust collector operation.
Safety ATTENTION! THe FOLLOWING INDICATIONS ARe, BY THeMSeLveS, NOT eNOUGH TO FULLY PROTeCT AGAINST ALL THe HAZARDS THAT COULD ARISe DURING DUST COLLeCTOR OPeRATION. THeSe WILL HAve TO Be INTeGRATeD WITH COMMON SeNSe AND THe eXPeRIeNCe OF THe OPeRATOR, BOTH OF WHICH ARe CRUCIAL FACTORS FOR PReveNTING ACCIDeNTS. eACH SeCTION OF THIS MANUAL LISTS FURTHeR SPeCIFIC SAFeTY WARNINGS FOR THe vARIOUS OPeRATIONS.
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Safety SAFETY WARNINGS CONT. Do not vacuum lit cigarette ends or burning material. The filter could be damaged and the machine could start on fire. Do not vacuum gasoline or flammable liquids in general. Make sure all the guards and protection devices are in place and that all the safety devices are in place and working properly. Do not wear loose or hanging clothing such as ties, scarves or torn garments that could become trapped and be sucked up by the cleaner.
Safety ELECTRICAL PRACTICES WARNING: ELECTRICAL CORDS CAN BE HAZARDOUS. MISUSE CAN RESULT IN FIRE OR DEATH BY ELECTRICAL SHOCK. READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS. CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES, STANDARDS AND/OR REGULATIONS. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL AUTHORITY OR A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MODIFY AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. ENSURE THAT CIRCUIT AND GROUND FAULT PROTECTION DEVICES AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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Safety ELECTRICAL PRACTICES (CONT’D) HOW TO USE THIS TABLE Determine your supply voltage. Determine the total length of your cord including all extension cords. Determine the maximum amp draw for your machine. Trace your voltage across the top of the table to the first length that is greater than or equal to your cord length. Follow the column down to the first row that contains a maximum amp draw greater than or equal to yours.
CLeAN THeSe WITH A CLOTH, SOAP AND WATeR. DO NOT USe SOLveNTS, DIeSeL FUeL OR GASOLINe. RePLACe THe DAMAGeD PLATeS WITH NeW ONeS SUPPLIeD BY NATIONAL FLOORING eQUIPMeNT. IF A PLATe IS AFFIXeD TO A RePLACeD PART, MAKe SURe A NeW PLATe IS AFFIXeD TO THe NeW PART.
Safety OUTSTANDING RISKS Careful analysis of risks performed by the manufacturer and stored in the technical file has made it possible to eliminate most of the risks associated with dust collector operation. The manufacturer advises carefully following the instructions, procedures and advice contained in this manual as well as applicable safety regulations, including the use of the envisaged protection devices, both those integrated in the dust collector and individual.
Operation CAUTION: BeFORe INSTALLING THe DUST COLLeCTOR, CAReFULLY MAKe A SIGHT CHeCK TO PINPOINT ANY DAMAGe SUFFeReD DURING TRANSPORT. INSTALLATION In the event of any component parts being damaged, do not proceed with installation. Notify the manufacturer and reach an agreement on how to proceed.
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Operation Fit the hose to the slide damper on the suction inlet. Fit the equipment or accessory required for the type of vacuuming operation on the opposite end of the hose Contact your dealer for information relating to the different types of optional accessories available for this specific dust collector model. Make sure the power supply corresponds to the voltage and frequency indicated on the dust collector plate.
Operation DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. STOP/START switches (one for each motor) 2. Orange CLOGGeD FILTeR indicator light 3. Green POWeR ON indicator light 402539_DL2000_RevJ...
Operation WORK CYCLE CAUTION: BeFORe FITTING THe PLUG, MAKe SURe THe POWeR vOLTAGe CORReSPONDS TO THAT ON THe MARKING PLATe. 1. Make sure the power plug is correctly fitted in the power socket. 2. Make sure the flexible hose is properly fitted and locked in the suction inlet. 3.
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Operation WORK CYCLE CONT. 9. After finishing work, disconnect the dust collector from the power socket. 10. To move the dust collector, use the large handle. WARNING: THe DUST COLLeCTOR CAN Be MOveD ONLY ON FLAT GROUND! IF THe DUST COLLeCTOR IS MOveD ON INCLINeD GROUNDS, YOU CAN RISK TO LOSe THe CONTROL, BeCAUSe OF THe WeIGHT, AND TO DAMAGe PeRSONS OR THINGS.
Operation REMOVAL AND PLACING OF THE WASTE BAG Stop the dust collector motors by pressing the two STOP buttons. Disconnect the plug from the power socket. Use two ties to fasten the collection bag at two points about 1 – 2” (3 – 5 cm) from each other, just below the filter chamber. Cut off the bag in the position between the two ties.
Operation FILTER CLEANING SYSTEM DUSTOP THE FILTER CLEANING CYCLE SHOULD BE PERFORMED UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • Before each use. • After prolonged operation. • After vacuuming a considerable amount of material. • When a decrease in machine performance is noticed. •...
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Operation FILTER CLEANING SYSTEM DUSTOP CONT. Turn off both motors to allow the dust to fall from the filter into the Longopac bag. Open the slide damper. Turn on the motors to continue vacuuming. If the orange indicator light is on, repeat the cleaning cycle. If the orange indicator light remains on after numerous cleaning cycles are performed, the filter must be replaced.
Troubleshooting Guide FAULT FOUND POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED REMEDY Check the power mains supply. Check the No power integrity of the plug and power cable. The dust collector fails to start Thermal magnetic switch tripped Reset the thermal magnetic switch Perforated vacuum hose Replace the hose Dust is leaking out Use a suitable filter for the type of material to...
Maintenance INFORMATIVE NOTES IN THE CASE OF MAJOR REPAIRS, CONTACT NFE OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS MAINTENANCE MUST ALWAYS BE PERFORMED BY SKILLED TECHNICIANS. Contact NFe for authorized service center. Before doing any maintenance job: • Make sure the technician is equipped with all approved individual protection equipment needed for the specific operation (mask, eye- wear, gloves, shoes, etc.).
Maintenance MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WARNING: ALL THe DeSCRIBeD OPeRATIONS MUST Be DONe WITH THe PLUG DISCONNeCTeD FROM THe POWeR SOCKeT. BeFORe STARTING ANY MAINTeNANCe OR CLeANING JOB, ALWAYS WeAR ADeQUATe PROTeCTIve CLOTHING, eYeWeAR AND/OR GLOveS ACCORDING TO THe TYPe OF JOB TO Be DONe. FOR SMOOTH DUST COLLECTOR OPERATION, THE FOLLOWING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE IS NECESSARY: •...
Maintenance REPLACING THE FILTER Turn off the dust collector by pressing the motor STOP buttons. Disconnect the dust collector plug from the power socket. WARNING: WeAR APPROPRIATe PeRSONAL PROTeCTION eQUIPMeNT. Release the two retainers that hold the motor head in place. Lift the motor head and rest on a flat surface being careful not to damage the power cable.
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