2 hp and 3 hp cyclone 1 micron canister (48 pages)
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Owner’s Manual OPERATING AND PARTS MANUAL 5HP Stationary Dust Cyclone Collector Model: TFLUX 5 Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by...
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Below is a QR code which will direct you to the industrial machine reference page, your machine and the latest version of the manual is located on the Laguna Tools website. The online manual may have updates and information added after the printed copy was released.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product.
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4. Do not use this machine for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, LAGUNA TOOLS INC., disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
28.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. 29.Never operate or run the machine without closing the drum up against the lid. Failure to do so will result in the machine amperage increasing and may trip your circuit.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use this unit in damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain. Keep work area well-lighted. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
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Suspended dust particles and ignition sources. Do not operate the dust collector in areas were explosion risks are high. Areas of high risk include, but are not limited to, areas near pilot lights, open flames, or other ignition sources. Fire suppression. Only operate the dust collector in locations that contain a fire suppression system or have a fire extinguisher nearby.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Your machine is wired for 220 volts, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE. 220 VOLT Single-Phase Operation The motor supplied with your machine is a 220 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 220 volt operation.
This machine is programmed to clean the canister filter during operation every 10 minutes. It will clean for 10 seconds clockwise and another 10 seconds counterclockwise. When you switch OFF the unit, after 30 seconds when the fan comes to a complete stop, the canister filters will clean for 10 seconds clockwise and another 10 seconds counterclockwise.
UNPACKING Your 5HP Stationary Dust Cyclone comes packed in a single wooden crate. Before attempting to assemble this machine, follow these directions for unpacking: 1. Carefully remove the wooden crate walls... 2. Carefully take out the machine components from the box and set aside. 3.
ASSEMBLY This step requires two adults. This 5HP Stationary Dust Cyclone is heavy, be careful when lifting and handling it! Failure to comply may cause serious injury and/or damage to the machine and/or property! Tools Required 10mm wrench / 12mm wrench / 14mm wrench Phillips screwdriver 4mm hex wrench / 5mm hex wrench To assemble your dust cyclone, follow these steps:...
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Step Two: Secure the (2) lower upright supports; one on the front right side of the machine when facing the control panel and the other on the back left side (diagonally across). These two lower upright supports have a one dot marking on the side rim, as shown below.
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Step Four: Secure the (2) triangular cover plates to the front of the unit; facing the control side. Use (8) 5/16”*1” hex bolts, (16 ) 5/16”*OD18*2t flat washers and (8) lock nuts. Step Five: Secure the (2) triangular cover plates to the back of the unit. Use (8) 5/16”*1”...
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Secure the (2) triangular cover plates to the right side of the unit; Step Six: facing the control side. Use (8) 5/16”*1” hex bolts, (16 ) 5/16”*OD18*2t flat washers and (8) lock nuts. Step Seven: Secure the (2) triangular cover plates to the left side of the unit; facing the control side.
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Step Eight: Take the drum lid vacuum suction tube and attach to the drum lid using (2) 1/4”*3/4” hex bolts and (2) 1/4”*OD19*2t flat washers. Step Nine: Attach the one end of the black flex hose to the vacuum tube on the cyclone funnel and the other end to the top end of the vacuum suction tube connector.
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NOTE: If you do not want to use a plastic bag inside the octagon collection drum, you need to block off the negative pressure. There is a little pack containing the items needed to do this. You will also need take the (4) 1/4”*1/2”...
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1.2. Take the one of the cover plates, (2) 1/4”*1/2” carriage bolts, (2) 1/4”*OD19*2t flat washers and (2) 1/4” hex nuts and secure the cover plate to the opening on the top of the drum. For the bottom holes do the same, but first use foam tape to cover the square opening before bolting on the cover plate.
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Step Ten: Take the drum lid and apply the 3*6mm foam tape provided to the center opening. Go along the inner ring and avoid covering the bolt holes. After you have finished with applying the foam tape, secure the drum lid to the cyclone funnel flange.
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Step Twelve: Take the proximity sensor and cord leading from the control box and assemble to the top of the drum lid. Step Thirteen: First remove one of the black screws off the sensor then thread the sensor through the hole on the drum lid. Take the black screw and tighten the other end of the sensor that is on the inner side of the lid.
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Step Fourteen: Make sure that the proximity sensor is not thread in too deeply into the drum lid. As this will create interference when the drum is inserted and may hit the proximity sensor creating damage. Step Fifteen: To adjust the distance of the sensor to detect the dust waste level use the white plastic pin that was provided in the hardware box.
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Step Sixteen: Using the white plastic pin, insert the sharp point into the top end of the proximity sensor that is on top of the drum lid. You will find a small hole to on top where you can turn clockwise or counter clockwise.
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Step Eighteen: Secure the casters to the drum base panel using (8) 3/8”*OD23*2T flat washers and (4) 3/8” nuts. Step Nineteen: Assemble the front and back panel to the drum base using (10) 5/16”*5/8” Philip hd bolts, (20) 5/16”*OD18*2t flat washers and (10) 5/16”...
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Step Twenty: Assemble the side panels to the drum using (6) 5/16”*5/8” Philip hd bolts, (12) 5/16”*OD18*2t flat washers and (6) 5/16” nuts to secure the base. And then use (16) 5/16”*5/8” Philip hd bolts, (16) 5/16”*OD18*2t flat washers and (16) 5/16” nuts to secure the panels to each other.
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Step Twenty Two: Assemble the latch to the drum using (4) 3/16”*3/8” round head thread bolts. Step Twenty Three: Assemble the drum vacuum suction tube to the back panel using (4) 5/16”*3/4” hex bolts and (8) 5/16”*OD18*2T flat washers.
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Step Twenty Four: Attach the Ø1-1/4”x0.8M black flex hose to the drum vacuum suction tube and use the Ø1-1/4” hose clamp to tighten and secure the black flex hose in place. Step Twenty Five: Attach the other end of the Ø1-1/4”x0.8M black flex hose to the drum lid vacuum suction tube and use the Ø1-1/4”...
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Step Twenty Six: Place the vacuum suction ring inside before inserting the plastic bag in the Octagon drum. Vacuum suction ring Step Twenty Seven: Once completing the assembly, apply silicone to the inside of the drum including the base to seal and prevent air leakages. Silicone...
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Step Twenty Eight: To connect the power cord from your power supply to the control box, you must first detach the control panel from the side panel. Loosen the (6) 3/16”*3/8” round head bolts. Step Twenty Eight: Insert the control panel through the hole in the side panel to place in the control box before detaching the control box.
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Step Twenty Nine: Remove the control box from the side panel by loosening (6) 1/4”*3/4” hex bolts and (6) 1/4”*OD19*2t flat washers. Step Thirty: Punch out a hole in the control panel next to where the motor cord is located. Refer to circled area in the location shown below...
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Step Thirty One: Thread the power cord through the hole in the control box and connect to L1 and L2 terminal. Step Thirty Two: Reassemble the control box and control panel back in place following steps 19 to 21 in reverse.
Step Thirty Three: Apply foam tape to the inner rim of the canister end cap before attaching to the canister filter to complete the setup of your cyclone. CLEANING THE FILTER To ensure proper operation of this Dust Cyclone, the canister filter must have adequate air flow.
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Using Compressed Air DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! For heavy duty users, it is recommended to use compressed air on a weekly basis to maintain maximum filtration efficiency and longer life span of the filter. REMOVING THE CANISTER FILTER 1. Open the maintenance door on the canister cover plate sitting on top of the dust chute where the gear motor is located.
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3. With the help of another person, loosen the 12 bolts holding the canister filter to the dust chute. Carefully remove the canister filter off from the dust chute.
4. With the canister filter removed use a compressed air gun to thoroughly clean between the pleats, both inside and outside. RE-ASSEMBLING THE CANISTER FILTER AFTER CLEANING 1. With the aid of another person, carefully re-insert the canister filter repeating steps above in reverse. EMPTYING OR REPLACING THE FILTER BAG Periodically check the filter bag, if it is more than one third full, it is recommended that you empty it.
2. Roll it away from the machine, inspect and empty as needed. ROUTINE INSPECTION It is a good idea to routinely inspect any quality woodworking tool in order to keep it in optimum condition. This includes inspecting all hardware for tightness, ensuring the filter is clean, and cleaning debris and grime from any surfaces and moving parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine Power supply switched Ensure power supply is ON and does not OFF or is faulty. has the correct voltage. start or a breaker Wall fuse/circuit breaker is Ensure adequate circuit size; trips. blown/tripped.
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Loud, Machine is on uneven Stabilize on a flat surface. repetitive surface. noise, or excessive Damaged/Unbalanced Inspect impeller for dents, vibration impeller. bends, loose fins. Replace if coming from needed. cyclone Loose connections. Check and re-tighten all fasteners. Replace the motor and Impeller is loose.
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Part # Part Name Description 78 PDCTF52201-78 PHILIP HD BOLT 5/16”*5/8” 79 PDCTF52201-79 FLAT WASHER 5/16”*OD18*2t 80 PDCTF52201-80 HEX NUT 5/16” 81 PDCTF52201-81 DRUM VACUUM SUCTION TUBE 82 PDCTF52201-82 HEX BOLT 5/16”*3/4” 83 PDCTF52201-83 FLAT WASHER 5/16”*OD18*2t 84 PDCTF52201-84 FLEX HOSE 1-1/4”...
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Part # Part Name Description 102 PDCTF52201-102 FLAT WASHER 3/8”*OD23*2t 103 PDCTF52201-103 HEX NUT 3/8” 104 PDCTF52201-104 HORIZONTAL SUPPORT LONG BRACE 105 PDCTF52201-105 HEX BOLT 3/8”*3/4” 106 PDCTF52201-106 FLAT WASHER 3/8”*OD23*2t 107 PDCTF52201-107 HEX BOLT 3/8”*1” 108 PDCTF52201-108 FLAT WASHER 3/8”*O23*2t 109 PDCTF52201-109 LOCK NUT 3/8”...
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Part # Part Name Description 126 PDCTF52201- CONTROL PANEL 1226 127 PDCTF52201-127 PHILIP HD BOLT M4*10mm 128 PDCTF52201-128 ROTATION SHAFT 129 PDCTF52201-129 PADDLE 130 PDCTF52201-130 CANVAS 131 PDCTF52201-131 SHAFT SUPPORT BAR 132 PDCTF52201-132 SHEET METAL THREAD BOLT 3/16”*3/4” 133 PDCTF52201-133 HEX BOLT 1/4”*5/8”...
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Description Part # Part Name 151 PDCTF52201-151 CANISTER FILTER END CAP 152 PDCTF52201-152 WINDOW 153 PDCTF52201-153 RIVOT 153A PDCTF52201- FLAT WASHER 2.7*OD6*1.5t 153A 154 PDCTF52201-154 FOAM TAPE 5*20mm*2M 155 PDCTF52201-155 LATCH 156 PDCTF52201-156 ROUND HD BOLT 3/16”*3/8” 157 PDCTF52201-157 NUT 3/16”...
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