E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. SAFETY • Do not disconnect power by pulling cord. To disconnect, grasp SAFETY MESSAGES the plug, not the cord.
Note: VAC-290 Shown Figure 1 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS VAC-290 VAC-200 To insure product safety and reliability, always use genuine EDCO replacement parts when making repairs to the equip- “A” 20” (50.8mm) 20” (50.8mm) ment. “B” 51” (129.5mm) 35” (89mm) When ordering parts, please specify the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of the machine as given on the NAMEPLATE.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Read and understand this Operator’s Instruction Manual, and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual before operating this equipment. Death of serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly. Guidelines Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while the saw is in use. During normal operation, sound pressure levels exceed 92dBA.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 NOTE: The following instructions are for models VAC-200 & VAC-290 except where noted. The instructions are very similar but are different in several ways. Please pay special attention where differences are noted for models. Safety VAC-200 & VAC-290 CAUTION: Standard EDCO machines are not to be used for the removal of liquids or any volatile, viscous, fl...
NOTE: The presence of material in this area or in the exhaust is often the result of a misaligned seal or damaged fi lter. Consult your EDCO representative if either is the case. 12. Remove the fi lter housing spacer assembly; make sure to disconnect the fi lter housing spacer assembly ground wire from the base via push on terminal.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Standard Filter Installation VAC-200 1. Turn the fi lter housing spacer assembly over on a table then fi t the fi lter over the fi lter shaker insert. 2. Make sure each pleat is fully supported and the ground wire is on the fi lter side of the assembly. 3.
CAUTION: Clogged material should only be removed by hand. Using an object to dislodge material may tare the fi lter. Consult your EDCO representative if material blockage is excessive. 6. Inspect the pleats of the fi lter for tears and material blockage.
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9. Turn the machine on then block the inlet with a fl at and rigid material to place the machine under vacuum pressure. 10. Secure all of the housing-components then turn the machine off. HEPA Filter Replacement Procedure VAC-290 NOTE: All HEPA fi lter machines are equipped with a differential pressure gauge. The gauge measures the pressure above against the pressure below the fi...
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9. Replace the silencer hood; make sure the switch mount is fi t into the slot in the silencer hood. 10. Secure the silencer hood with the 4 socket truss screws. VAC-290 VAC-200 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Phone (301) 663-1600 •...
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Trouble Shooting VAC-290 & VAC-200 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Insuffi cient Vacuum - Motors are not on and/or - Turn both motors on, check motor brushes Pressure working - Dustpan improperly seated - Remove dustpan, inspect seal, replace dustpan.
*Seller reserves the right to alter payment terms. EDCO will, at its option, repair or replace, at the EDCO factory or at a point designated by EDCO, any part which shall appear to the satisfaction of EDCO inspection to have been 3.
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