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DC-500H WELCOME WHAT’S IN THE BOX The following items are provided in one package. Motor/impeller housing Rubber gasket Bag clamps Collector Swivel casters Impeller housing support Base plate Collector Hardware and tools Bag Collection Upper bag support rod (not shown) Remove parts from all of the cartons and lay them on a clean work surface.
Freq: reference. Phase: Amp: SERIAL NUMBER: Speed: Lot No.: Serial No.: DATE OF PURCHASE: Date: Made in for: CARBATEC PTY LTD Brisbane - Australia FOR T EC H N I CAL S UPPORT CAL L 1 800 6 58 111...
Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Carbatec to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
Australian/New Zealand Standards to ensure their compliance with all mandatory standards and regulations (applicable at time of original sale). Carbatec Pty Ltd are registered as a responsible supplier with relevant Australian government departments and our products are registered on the EESS &...
DC-500H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY Operating a power tool can be dangerous if GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied safety and common sense are ignored. The with a 3-prong plug, it must be plugged into operator must be familiar with the operation of a 3-contact electrical receptacle.
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DC-500H GENERAL SAFETY ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. Do not extend ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant when making adjustments, changing parts or rubber soled shoes. Keep floor clear of performing any maintenance.
DC-500H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST CONDITION. Use of extension cords should OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood be avoided where possible. When using an dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos extension cord, be sure to have a cord heavy dust.
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DC-500H DUST COLLECTOR SAFETY EMPTYING DUST collection container into an approved airtight When emptying dust from the collection container, metal container. wear a respirator and safety glasses. Empty dust OPERATING LOCATION away from ignition sources and into an approved container.
DC-500H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if you do not completely This tool must be grounded while in use to understand the grounding instructions, or if you protect the operator from electric shock. IN THE are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
DC-500H OVERVIEW DC-500H CARBATEC PORTABLE DUST COLLECTOR-1HP Motor Dust collection bag ON / OFF switch Casters Impeller housing Dust filtration bag Dust inlet port FOR T EC H N I CAL S UPPORT CAL L 1 800 6 58 111...
DC-500H SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS CODE DC-500H MOTOR 750W (1HP) induction - regular 10A plug COLLECTION BAG TYPE Plastic DRUM DIAMETER 375mm DUST PORT 1 x 100 mm AIR FLOW MAX 500CFM FILTER BAG FITTED Needlefelt COLLECTION DRUM SIZE Ø375mm OVERALL SIZE (LxWxH) 420mm x 650mm x 1550mm CA RBAT E C.CO M.
DC-500H ASSEMBLY To keep freight costs to a minimum and reduce damage in transport, this dust collector will require a small amount of assembly. • The single bag dust collector is not pre-assembled. After unpacking, the machine must be assembled.
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DC-500H ASSEMBLY Fig. B The machine is heavy. DO NOT over-exert yourself while assembling the machine. Two or three people are required to safely assemble it. MOUNTING THE CASTERS Position the base plate upside down. Fig. C1 Use the sixteen M5-8 x 10 Phillips Head Screws, nuts and flat washers to mount the castors.
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DC-500H ASSEMBLY The main impeller and motor assembly are heavy and will require a total of two people to complete this part of assembly. D. MOUNTING THE MOTOR ONTO THE COLLECTOR SUPPORT Place the motor onto the collector Fig. D support plate.
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DC-500H ASSEMBLY E. INSTALLING THE Fig.E1 COLLECTOR Place the supplied rubber gasket onto the motor housing. Install the collector over the rubber gasket with six M6-1 x 15 hex bolts as shown. Fig. E1 Attach the two collector support rods to Fig.
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DC-500H ASSEMBLY F. ADJUSTING THE COLLECTOR Fig. F SUPPORT PLATE BOLTS Adjust the two collector support plate hex bolts so that the bolt heads are pressed up against the motor housing, Fig. F1. Wind lock nuts against the support bracket to hold in place,>...
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DC-500H ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE Fig. H1 FILTRATION BAG Thread one of the long bag clamps through the pocket provided in the bottom of filtration bag. Fig. H1 Hook the top of the filtration bag onto the upper bag support rod. (Not shown) Wrap the opening of the filtration bag Fig.
Connector Connector Grounding kit Flexible hose Hose clamp Bag clamp Dust bag More accessories available, please contact your local Carbatec store for more information. FOR T EC H N I CAL S UPPORT CAL L 1 800 6 58 111...
DC-500H OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation. If you are not experienced with this type of machine, we strongly recommend that you seek additional training outside of this manual.
DC-500H OPERATION TIPS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE • Avoid using more than 3m of flexible hose on any ducting line. The ridges inside flexible hose greatly increase static pressure loss, which reduces suction performance. • Keep distance between the dust collector and machines as short as possible.
DC-500H MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed ongoing. If you ever observe any of the below, shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing operations: •...
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DC-500H MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR Fig. O FILTER BAG Always wear a respirator and safety glasses when removing, emptying or replacing collection bags as small dust particles can escape the bag during emptying. Fig. O Unclip filter bag and allow to hang inside bottom collection bag.
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DC-500H MAINTENANCE EMPTYING YOUR Fig. P COLLECTION BAG Wear a respirator and safety glasses and ensure that the dust collector is unplugged from power. Unclamp the collection bag. Seal the top of the collection bag to reduce the volume of airborne particles from escaping.
DC-500H PARTS LIST PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REF. REF. CASTER MOTOR SCREW PAN HEAD PACKING SPRING WASHER COLUMN & MOTOR PLATE BASE PLATE SCREW PAN HEAD PACKING INLET COVER COLLECTOR SCREW HEX SOC HEAD COLLECTOR BAG SET SCREW SOC HEAD...
DC-500H TROUBLESHOOTING TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the dust collector, turn the switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Dust collector not properly connected Machine does not Connect dust collector to ducting.
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DC-500H TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Collection bag full. Empty collection bag. Dust extractor does not Clean canister filter. adequately collect Canister filter clogged or at fault. Replace canister filter. dust or chips; poor performance. Remove ducting from dust collector Ducting blocked or restricted.
DC-500H WIRING DIAGRAM KJD12 MOTOR 230V 50HZ 750W BROWN BROWN OVERLOAD 6A BLUE BLUE YELLOW GREEN YELLOW GREEN FOR T EC H N I CAL S UPPORT CAL L 1 800 6 58 111...
1. a copy of the order or receipt for the goods; 2. the serial or batch number printed on the A. We warrant that this Carbatec product will be free machinery manufacturing plate; and from defects caused by faulty workmanship or faulty materials for a period of 1 year from date of sale.
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Carb atec P t y Ltd E info@carbatec.com.au AU: 1800 658 111 NZ: 0800 444 329 1/364 New Cleveland Rd, Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia ABN 84 010 706 242 ca rbatec.co m . au...
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