System Start-Up Information READ THE SAFETY PRACTICES INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR WET/ DRY VACUUM’S OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND USING THE DUST DEPUTY 1. DO NOT use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
1/4" Flat Washer AFT000011 1/4" Hex Nut VFA050015 Metal Grounding Tape 30" SDL050002 Lid with center and bolt holes SDS050002 5-Gallon, 100-Mil, Bucket RGF025016 Gasket AXD200036A 2" x 36" Hose AXD600103A 2" Elbow ACB320000 Clamp Band AFO990225 O Ring Oneida Air Systems...
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Dust Deputy Deluxe Dimensions Nominal dimensions shown. Dimensions subject to slight varia- tions in manufacturing. 6-3/4" 17-3/4" 171 mm 451 mm 8" 203 mm 2-1/2" 64 mm Tapered Inlet and Outlet 2" O.D. 1-7/8" I.D. 51 mm O.D. 28-7/8" 48 mm I.D.
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Assembly Instructions You will need the following: • Power Drill • 7/16" Open End Wrench • 1/4" Drill Bits • Wet/Dry Vacuum • 1/2" Open End Wrench • Vacuum hose adapters Turn the Cyclone (A) upside-down. Place the Gasket (B) on the base of Cyclone and align all the holes.
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[FIG. 2] Note: Make sure that there are no gaps. Dust collection systems cannot operate e ectively if there isn’t a complete seal. ere must be NO air leaks. FIG. 2 Oneida Air Systems...
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Assembly Instructions (Continued) Snap the Cyclone (A) and Lid assembly onto the Bucket (F) and ensure it's fully seated [FIG. 3a]. e lid will make an audible click as it seals close. Note: When emptying the Bucket, li up on latch and pull up on the lid to release the cyclone assembly from the 5 gallon Bucket [FIG.
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Note: If your vacuum hose is not tight on the inlet or it keeps pulling o , use the Clamp Band (J) and/or the two O-Rings (K) [FIG. 4b] [FIG. 4c]. To wet/dry vacuum To Tool FIG. 4a FIG. 4b FIG. 4c Oneida Air Systems...
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Assembly Instructions (Continued) Make sure there are no air leaks at the connections. Review [FIG. 6] for common leak points. Note: Any air leak in the lid or drum will a ect separation performance. Make sure to check your dust drum frequently so you do not over ll it.
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Cart Ideas You are only limited by your imagination. Below are some cart setups that customers have created. Oneida Air Systems...
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Adding Cyclones to Improve Performance Attach in Series To Tools Increases particle e ciency and helps in very ne dust situations. Top View Attach in Parallel To Tools Same particle e ciency but increases the CFM. Top View 200 CFM 100 CFM 100 CFM Multiple Vacuums...
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Install the Metal Tape (D) to the Cyclone (A) so that the inlet, outlet, and ange are attached by a continuous, conductive path. e tape should wrap 1/4" around the edge of each opening [FIG 7]. FIG. 7 Oneida Air Systems...
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Optional Grounding Instructions (Continued) For added grounding, attach a self-supplied wire with a ring terminal on one end and a washer tied to the other end when installing one of the bolts in step 1 on page 7. wire must be long enough for the washer to lie on the oor [FIG 8].
2. Use a hose clamp. 3. Wrap the inlet and outlet of the Dust Deputy with a layer of electrical tape to increase the friction t. 4. Secure hose with a sheet metal screw. Oneida Air Systems...
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What do I need to hook up my Dust Deputy to my vacuum? Our Dust Deputy Deluxe Kit is ready to go right out of the box for most wet-dry vacuums. However, not all wet-dry vacuums are identical and may need an adapter to attach. Please visit our site for adapters at oneida-air.com/ ex-hose/adapters.
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Peachtree Woodworking that may have adapters that can better t your tool, and there are also plumbing- style adapters at most hardware stores (look for Fernco) that might also work and be cheaper/more readily available. Oneida Air Systems...
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FAQ (Continued) Is the Dust Deputy food-grade safe? No, the raw material is rated food-grade safe, but the additional anti-static material and the factory it's manufactured in are not rated food safe. Can I use this cyclone with smoldering or abrasive debris? is cyclone is designed for use with light debris such as wood dust.
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What is the minimum air watts needed for the Dust Deputy? Rather than worrying about what specs your vacuum needs (e.g. air watts, cfm, static li , etc.), we at Oneida Air Systems have a much simpler approach - simply match the size of your vacuum's inlet to the size of the Dust Deputy cyclone's ports.
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Accessories 2.5" x 4.5' Wire Reinforced Vacuum Hose #AXD250054 • Crush-resistant, exible hose with a smooth- wall inner lining that minimizes air resistance. 1.25" x 1.5" Hose Adapter Kit #AKD000000 • Includes reducers, adapters, and O-rings for connecting smaller vacuum hoses to standard 2"...
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1.5" x 6.5' Dust Extraction Hose Whip #AHE000001 • is highly exible vacuum hose ts onto the dust collection ports of common portable power tools. Includes 2.5" rotating swivel cu . Oneida Air Systems...
Limited Warranty – Activate online at oneida-air.com/warranty Oneida Air Systems®, Inc. (OAS) warrants the Dust Deputy for a period of 1 year, to the original purchaser from the date of purchase, unless otherwise speci ed. Items not manufactured by Oneida Air Systems are limited to their own manufacturer’s warranties.
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Regardless of where you purchased your Oneida Air Systems' product, if you have any questions or issues with missing / damaged parts, please call Oneida Air Systems rst to let us help resolve your problem. We fully stand behind the quality of our products and place the utmost value on the satisfaction of our customers.
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