Fire Hazards - Oneida Air Systems Dust Cobra - XCK010000 Owner's Manual

IX. Fire Hazards -
Oneida Collectors are designed for DUST only!!
Wood shaping and cutting processes generate wood chips, shavings, and dust. These materials are considered
combustible. Air borne wood dust below 420 microns in size (.017 of an inch) in certain concentration ranges when
ignited can deflagrate (burn quickly).
An ignition source such as a spark, or ember, can ignite a dust mixture resulting in an expanding flame front, which
can cause an explosion if tightly contained. A disturbance that raises a cloud of accumulated fine dust can raise
additional dust clouds, which can cause a series of explosions that can level an entire building. Until this type of fire
has been witnessed, it is difficult to believe the devastation. This type of fire is rare but worth safeguarding against.
The best way to avoid a shop fi re is to keep the shop clean.
everywhere is an accident waiting to happen. A good dust collection system reduces overall fire hazards but also adds
new concerns. A fire hazard is still present. Combustible material is now in the dust collector and storage container.
The following points are worth heeding:
It is the buyer's responsibility to follow all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, NFPA, or authorities having
jurisdiction codes and regulations when installing and operating this dust collector.
Do not use this product to collect fl ammable vapors.
Never collect sparks from a bench grinder into a wood dust collector.
Never introduce sparks or sources of ignition into the dust collector.
Check dust bin frequently and before leaving the shop for smoldering material.
Keep portable Fire Extinguishers handy.
The ABC type (dry chemical) is generally a good choice for small wood shops.
Additional information on portable extinguishers can be found in NFPA 10 (Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers)
Be especially careful with sanding units. They can produce concentrations of dust in the combustible range. Make
certain enough air volume is at the suction point to capture all the particulate generated.
This high air volume will dilute the mixture below the lower limit of flammability. Be careful not to generate sparks
into the sanding dust.
Empty dust bin and clean filter often, especially when sanding.
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Read Before Installing and Operating
Aluminum dust, fl our dust and sugar dust are explosive.
A shop ankle deep in dust with layers of fine dust
Fire or explosion may occur !
Dust Cobra Owner's Manual
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O.A.S. 2010