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User Manual Translation Dust Extractor RL 250/300/350 Keep this manual handy and in good condition for continual reference! Dok.ID: 435031-904_02 • Englisch • 2018-03-30...
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Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Note: Year of construction The machine number of this machine will be printed on the cover sheet of this operating manual. The final two digits of the machine number show the year of construction of this machine.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 General 1 General 1.1 Symbol legend Important technical safety instructions in this manual are In all these particular cases, special attention must be marked with symbols. paid in order to avoid accidents, injury to persons or These instructions for work safety must be followed.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 General 1.3 Liability and warranty The contents and instructions in this manual were The images and graphics are not depicted on a 1:1 scale. compiled in consideration of current regulations and state-...
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 General 1.7 Disposal Attention! Used electrical materials, electronic components, lubricants and other auxiliary sub- stances must be treated as hazardous waste and may only be disposed of by specialised, licensed firms.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Safety 2 Safety At the time of its development and production, the To further minimise risks, the other chapters of this ma- machine was built in accordance with prevailing nual contain specific safety instructions, all marked with technological regulations and therefore conforms to symbols.
Woodworking machinery with an extraction connection smaller or equal: RL 250 --> 250 mm / RL 300 --> 300 mm / RL 350 --> 350 mm On the basis of safety this machine is NOT DESIGNED and should not be used for the extraction of the following: •...
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Safety 2.6 Personal protective equipment When working on or with the machine, the following must always be worn by personnel: Protective clothes Sturdy, tight-fitting clothing (tear-resistant, no wide sleeves). Protective footwear...
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Safety 2.9 Fire hazards Warning! Danger of fire! Incorrect installation and usage could result in a fire. In particular the extraction of wood dust can develop To fight this fire hazard, the dust extractor has been into, during the vacuuming process or once the device equipped with an automatic spark extinguisher.
2) Water sprinkler: The stop cock must be closed after the fire extinguisher was triggered 3) After the fire extinguisher was triggered a service by a FELDER technician is mandatory! 2.13 Explosion pressure proofness Note: The explosion pressure proofness is 200 mbar.
The limited geometrical design will avoid the remaining risk of aspirated sparks. The machine casings of RL 250, RL 300 and RL 350 are additionally designed in pressure proof quality. This EC Declaration of Conformity is valid only if the CE label has been affixed to the machine.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Specifications 4.2 Performance diagram Attention! Safety regulations The power of the extractor system and the safety device must be verified before initial start. In addition, the vacuum performance must be sufficient to achieve the required negative pressures and an air speed of 20 m/s at the connector.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Making adjustments and preparations 5 Transport, packaging and storage 5.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury as a result of falling parts while transporting, loading or unloading the machine.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Making adjustments and preparations 5.4 Packaging Attention! Dispose of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly way and always in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. If applicable, contract a recycling firm to dispose of the packaging materials.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6 Setup and installation 6.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper assembly and installation can lead to serious physical injury or equipment damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.2 Assembly Note: Due to technical reasons, the machine is delivered in a partly dismantled state. To install the ma- chines without a problem, two extra reliable people will be needed.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.2.2 Chip container (Standardaus equipment) Before you can work with your dust extractor, you must screw the wheels to the chip container and the base unit. The chip container is equipped with 4 steering rollers.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.2.4 Collector casters (Optional equipment: Rotary feeder) Note: The assembly may only be undertaken by an authorised customer service technician. ISK 6 Assembling on your own authority may result in personal injury or material damage.
3) Water sprinkler: The stop cock must be closed after the fire extinguisher was triggered. 4) After the fire extinguisher was triggered a service by a FELDER technician is mandatory! 6.3.1 Fire extinguisher: Water Safety regulations • The stop cock must be opened when the machine is connected to the water pipe.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.3.2 Fire extinguisher: Extinguisher To fight this fire hazard, the dust extractor has been equipped with an automatic spark extinguisher. SW 10 mm " 1. Take off the covering lid.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.5 Electrical connection Warning! Danger! Electric current! Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Setup and installation 6.5.1 Potential-free contact Warning! Danger! Electric current! Work on electrical fittings may only be carried out by qualified personnel and in strict observance of the safety instructions.
Inner diameter min. 19 mm (3/4 inch) | Max. limit pressure: 7 bar > 7 bar: The pneumatic system is being vented. The RL 250-350 has to be connected to a supply of min - max compressed air whilst it is in operation.
The device is, from the safety point of view, designed to absorb from: Woodworking machinery with an extraction connection smaller or equal: RL 250: 250 mm / RL 300: 300 mm / RL 350: 350 mm Attention! Risk of material damage! Only operate the machine in ambient temperatures from +10°...
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Operation 7 Operation 7.1 Safety instructions Warning! Risk of injury! Improper operation may lead to severe physical injury or material damage. For this reason, this work may only be carried out by authorised, trained personnel who are familiar with how to operate the machine and in strict observance of all safety instructions.
Replacement filter: Order no. 02.0.038 Chip bags Order no. 02.0.037 10 chip bags for RL 250 / 300 / 350 Attention! Risk of material damage! The dust collector works with 2 chip bags. Both collecting bags must always be inserted into the unit.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Operation 7.4 Electrics Note: The machine is equipped with a motor protection device that switches the machine off in the event of an overload. Attention! Risk of material damage! The machine may not be switched off more often than 3 times per minute using the red Off switch.
Note: Filter cleaning cycle Time interval until the the start of dedusting the filter: 30 minutes Change the value (10 minutes): Please contact the FELDER customer service! Manual filter cleaning cycle - Switch position I: ACHTUNG ! Hauptschalter trennt Maschine nicht vom Druckluftnetz ! 1.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Operation 7.4.2 Electrics - Optional equipment: Rotary feeder Note: Warning light lights up: Switch the device off! A foreign object is blocking the scraper of the mini silo. Warning! Danger of dust inhalation: Always use a dust respirator (filter mask with a particle collector, Class 2) when carrying out this task.
Attention material damage! This setting may not be modified, however if required, it may only be executed by a person authorised to carry out this task. Please contact the FELDER KG service department, if problems or a fault- function should occur! The pressure switch monitors the degree of soiling of the filter through the differential pressure measurement.
Check whether the seal between dust collector and unit is broken, replace if needed Annually Main inspection and air flow rate control *) Every two years Extinguisher: The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorized specialist company *) We recommend this be performed by FELDER trained specialists.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Service 8.3 Motor and electrical equipment Note: The motor and electrical equipment are maintenance free. Be sure the motor can always cool suffici- ently, i.e. regularly clean any chips and dust from the fan cover.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Service 8.6 Extinguisher: Maintenance and servicing (Every two years) Warning! Risk of injury! / Risk of material damage! The following tasks may only be carried out by qualified and skilled personnel and according to the safety regulations.
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Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Service 10 mm M6 x 12 mm 24 mm 27 mm 10 mm M6 x 12 mm Art.Nr.: 250INL Überprüfung des Pulver Feuerlöschers: alle 2 Jahre KR-FELDER-STR. 1, A-6060 HALL in Tirol...
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Service 8.8 Empty the condensation receptable Attention! Risk of material damage! Never fill the condensation receptable with lubricant oils! 1. Switch the device off and pull out the power plug.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Service 8.9 Changing the filter Note: After a certain period of time, depending on the type and amount of vacuumed material, it is no longer possible to clean the filters as the filter pores have become clogged with very fine dust.
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Annex 8.10 Dust hazard prevention Using non-reusable and sealable chip sacks enables a relatively dust-free disposal. To reduce the risk of danger, comply with the information about waste disposal in the operating manual (i.e. wearing P2 dust respirators).
Dust Extractor RL 250 / RL 300 / RL 350 Annex 8.11 Faults, causes and repairs Fault Cause Repair Machine does not start Main switch at setting „0“ Check switch position Error in the electrical contact. Check the electrical connection (connecting lead, fuses).
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