Summary of Contents for Mullet Dust Cyclone M5
- Page 1 ™ ready. set. Flow. Your 12-Step Dust Recovery Program The Mullet™ M5 Dust Cyclone Collection...
- Page 2 READ MANUAL warning BEFORE USING Messes come in all shapes and sizes, and the Mullet M5 Dust Cyclone Collection helps dispose of virtually all of them. But that doesn’t mean you should use it in all situations. Be sure to read and follow all safety instructions below and that of your vacuum before getting started.
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Page 3: Limited Warranty
The warranty is only available in the United States. No Mullet Tools reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. - Page 4 Herein lies the contents of the powerful Mullet M5 Dust Cyclone Collection. And some swag, which you should display with pride everywhere legally allowed. Clear Polycarbonate Swivel Casters 3 ½" Bolt Lid & O-ring [1000005] [1000013] [1000026] 1 ½"...
- Page 5 anatomy Cyclone Outlet 1 ½" Coupling Cyclone Inlet 1 ½" PVC Pipe Wet Dry Shop Vacuum 1 ½" Blind Tee Hose Adapter Wet Dry Shop Vacuum Hose Adapter Your Hose Parabolic Cyclone Clear Lid Your Wet Dry Shop Vac Dump Bin Support Pipe Casters Hitch...
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Page 6: What You Need
what you need tools • Hack saw (or preferred tool for cleanly cutting PVC) • Phillips screwdriver • Work bench (instead of floor) to work at eye level TIME: 1 BEER OR 20 MINUTES And we mean that. Our advice is to follow the instructions, finish early and enjoy those last minutes responsibly. - Page 7 a little space The M5 is designed to combine with your wet dry vacuum so that they function and move as a single integrated unit, resulting in a footprint roughly twice the size of your wet dry vacuum alone. 23" MAX [584mm] 30"...
- Page 8 put it together 1. Make it Mobile 2. install lid Use included 14mm flat wrench Align clear lid with markings to tighten caster wheels to base. on neck of dump bin. Rotating DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. lid 90 degrees secures it in place for the bumpiest rides.
- Page 9 3. prep your vac 4. Tee it up Optional Tee Up Insert smaller end of either hose adapter into vac inlet and MAKE SURE IT IS FULLY SEATED. Twist and push as needed. Fully insert tee into hose adapter. Lightly tap with a rubber mallet, if necessary.
- Page 10 And now the fun part 5. Mark your cut 6. Remove Bolt Align On a flat surface, bring vac up Back out bolt from M5 hitch alongside the M5. Place PVC cut using included hex wrench, and sticker on pipe so that center remove PVC pipe from M5.
- Page 11 7. cut PVC pipe Lay PVC pipe out Cut on dash lines horizontally and make straight cuts on dash lines of PVC cut sticker. Clean any shavings from pipe. Remove any sticker left on pipe after cutting. Remove sticker Waste edges after cutting 8.
- Page 12 the moment of truth 9. Install Bolt Insert bolt through hitch and holes in support pipe. Tighten bolt with included hex wrench. Install 3½" bolt 10. Check fit Caster not on floor Good to go Give it another go Bring M5 and your vac together on a flat surface. Insert tee on M5 into hose adapter on vac.
- Page 13 11. Connect them Once everything aligns, ensure tee is fully inserted into hose adapter and tighten thumb screw. AGAIN, HERCULES, DON’T OVERTIGHTEN. Optional 12. Install hose adapter Install second hose adapter on M5 inlet, as shown. Optional: Secure hose adapter to M5 inlet with included self-drilling screw for a more permanent connection.
- Page 14 now, let’s eat some dust Connect a vacuum hose to hose adapter on M5 inlet, tightening the thumb screw to ensure a solid and stable connection. You’re now ready to flip on that vac and test out the power of the M5 cyclone.
- Page 15 dumping When it’s time for a dump, remove the vac hose and disconnect M5 from vac by loosening adapter thumb screw. Beat the bottom like a drum to get rid of the last bit of dust. Before you re-attach, clean the neck area of the dump bin to ensure the o-ring can fully seat.
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Page 16: Alternative Installations
Standard 1 ½ PVC Coupling Standard plumbing PVC pipe and fittings commonly available at home/hardware stores Mullet Wet Dry Shop Vacuum Hose Adapter (fits 1 ½ PVC) Send images of your M5 setup to gus@mullettools.com. He’s quick to respond with praise and adoration to dust collection eye candy. - Page 17 A word about static Although the M5 is manufactured using an anti-static resin, you may still experience some amount of static electricity buildup. If this becomes an issue, there are numerous helpful articles and videos online for how to ground your dust collection system. Learn more at www.mullettools.com.
- Page 18 Alternative installations (continued) take it vertical Who doesn’t want to free up more floor space in the shop? The M5 is built to be re-configured easily. Take the casters off and use the threaded inserts as your starting point. Send pics to gus@mullettools.com.
- Page 19 wall mount it Looking for a more permanent mounted position? Head to your local hardware store and pick up a PVC compression coupling. You can use this to attach your M5 inlet to PVC. If your ducting has a little flex in it, you may be able to connect the M5 inlet to it using a standard coupling instead.
- Page 20 Dump Bin Base DIMENSIONS 9 ¼" [235mm] 4 ⅝" [117mm] Ø 12" [305mm] 9 ¼" [235mm] Ø 7" Minimum 4 ⅝" [178mm] [117mm] 7 ⅞” [200mm] 3 ½" [89mm] 3 ¼” Thread size: M8 x 25mm [86mm] Ø 1 ⅞” [48mm]...
- Page 21 SCALE...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
troubleshooting tips 1) The hose adapter isn’t getting a tight fit on my vac inlet. Easy peasy. The hose adapter just needs a little flashing added to the outside where it inserts into your vac. A round or two of electrical tape should do the trick. - Page 23 5) Debris is getting through to the vac. • Could be time to empty the dump bin. Take a peek through the clear lid. • Check for an air leak at the lid. Ensure it’s installed snuggly to the dump bin with the o-ring securely in place and no debris between it and the M5.
- Page 24 Mullet Tools, LLC PO Box 1106 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 mullettools.com 04242021 / 3000005...
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