ITW Simco-Ion Ion-O-Vac, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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5200860 Rev H

Ion-O-Vac

2.   Failure to properly ground the power supply may result in an electrical shock 

hazard to personnel and inefficient operation of the equipment.  Do not apply 

line power until all grounds and high voltage connections have been completed.

3.   Do not pour alcohol on bar or soak bar in alcohol at any time or damage to the 

inner bar assembly may result.

4.  Do not hang rags on static bar or a fire may result
5.   To avoid a potential fire hazard caused by sparks in the dust collector, do not 

mix combustible materials such as buffing lint, paper, wood, dust, aluminum 

and magnesium with dust generated from grinding ferrous metals.

6.   Under no condition should machine operator put a lit cigarette or any burning 

object into the hood or ducting of the dust control system.

7.   When collectors are used to collect dust at risk of fire or explosion, the dust 

collector should be located outside the building. An individual familiar with 

fire extinguishing equipment, flammable material hazards and local fire codes 

should be consulted for installation of the collector and installation of proper 

fire extinguishing equipment.

8.   Explosion relief vents are required on some applications. Consult with 

an insurance underwriter or a NFPA MANUAL (NFPA 68 Venting Of 

Deflagrations – NFPA 91 Blower and Exhaust Systems) to determine proper 

vent size and ratio.  Vents installed on dust control equipment within a 

building must be vented to the outside with ducting that meets the following 

specifications:
• Cross sections are no smaller than the vent
• No longer than 10’
• Straight with minimal bends (to minimize chances of secondary explosion)
• Fabricated from 16 gauge (or thicker) sheet steel

9.   Consult the proper authorities to determine proper venting methods.  Simco-

Ion’s dust collectors do not contain explosion relief-vents.

10.  Consult and comply with all National and Local Fire Codes and/or other 

appropriate codes when determining the location and operation of dust 

collection equipment.