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PowerTec 70306 Instruction Sheet page 3

4" dust collection network

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• See Figure 5. Connect a 4" ID vacuum hose (not included)
from the Blast Gate to the tool. Figure 5 shows using
POWERTEC 70354 Quick Adapter (sold separately).
Figure 5
SHOP SETUP EXAMPLE
See Figure 7. Example of a Dust Collection Network setup.
NOTE: The vacuum/dust extractor must have at least 100 CFM.
• Jointers and planers should be positioned closest to the
vacuum/dust extractor for best performance.
• Assemble a blast gate at the end of the dust collection network.
Figure 7
Want a fast convenient way to swap tools
on your Dust Collection Network?
Consider adding a POWERTEC 70354 4-inch Quick Connect
Dust Port Adapter (sold separately) to each station.
Easy to Use: Quickly connect or disconnect the tools dust port
outlet when using the POWERTEC 70354 4" Quick Connect
Dust Port Adapter.
Handles Multiple Size Ports: The POWERTEC 70354 Quick
Connect Dust Port Adapter, when attached to a 4" ID vacuum
hose, can handle connection ports from 1-3/4" OD to 2-1/2" OD.
Flexible, Durable Materials: The flange is very elastic and
seals well around tool ports ranging from 1-3/4" OD to
2-1/2" OD making this a useful adapter for 4" vacuum hoses.
The Adapter body is made of durable heavy duty plastic.
• See Figure 6. Complete network by attaching the 90° Elbow
onto the pipe. Add the included 3.5" Splice to the elbow.
Slide a Hose Clamp (not included) over the splice then fit the
vacuum hose (not included) onto the splice. Position hose
clamp over the vacuum hose, tighten the clamp. Attach the
vacuum hose to the Dust Receptacle.
Figure 6
• For best performance of the network close all of the blast gates
except for the one attached to the tool being used. Figure 3
shows the blast gates in the Open and Closed positions.
• Assemble the vacuum/dust extractor connector to the
dust collection network and then to the vacuum hose of a
vacuum/dust extractor.
Figure 8

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