Woodstock SHOP FOX W1687, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...the following changes to this machine since the manual was printed This model has been upgraded to plastic lower bags and 2 5 micron fabric upper bags Aside from the information contained in this update all other content in the owner s manual is applicable and MUST be read and understood for your own safety IMPORTANT Keep this update with the owner s manual for future reference If you have any fur...

Page 2: ... 3482 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT JUNE 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED OCTOBER 2013 TR WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC 4445DS Printed in Taiwan V2 10 13 ...

Page 3: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 4: ... Cords 10 SETUP 11 Items Needed for Setup 11 Unpacking 11 Inventory 11 Machine Placement 12 Assembly 13 Power Connection 17 Test Run 18 OPERATIONS 19 General 19 Basic Operation 19 Machine Storage 20 Duct Material 20 System Design 22 System Grounding 27 Cyclone Dust Collector Accessories 28 MAINTENANCE 31 General 31 Lubrication 31 Cleaning Bags 31 Replacing Bags 32 SERVICE 33 General 33 Electrical ...

Page 5: ...tup operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims INTRODUCTION If you need the latest edition of this manual y...

Page 6: ... Machine Weight 167 lbs Length x Width x Height 51 x 23 x 23 in Electrical Power Requirement 240V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 240V Full Load Current Rating 12A Minimum Circuit Size 20A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cord Length 6 ft Power Cord Gauge 14 AWG Plug Included No Recommended Plug Type 6 20 Switch Type ON OFF Push Button Switch Motors Main Type TEFC Capaci...

Page 7: ...2 No of Lower Bags 2 Upper Bag Diameter 19 in Upper Bag Length 33 in Lower Bag Diameter 19 in Lower Bag Length 33 in Impeller Information Impeller Type Radial Fin Impeller Size 13 in Impeller Blade Thickness 1 8 in Construction Upper Bag Fabric Lower Bag Fabric Base Steel Sheet Metal w Casters Caster High Density Plastic Impeller Steel Paint Powder Coated Blower Housing Steel Sheet Metal Body Stee...

Page 8: ...del W1687 For Machines Mfg Since 9 11 INTRODUCTION Controls and Features Figure 1 W1687 identification Motor ON OFF Paddle Switch Outlet Collector Bag Clamp 4 Port Inlet Connector Collector Filter Bag Caster ...

Page 9: ...ir Wear non slip footwear to avoid accidental slips which could cause a loss of workpiece control HEARING PROTECTION Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud machinery Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss MENTAL ALERTNESS Be mentally alert when running machinery Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol when ...

Page 10: ...E Serious injury or accidental contact with cutting tool may occur if machine is tipped Machine may be damaged STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement during operations greatly increases the risk of injury and loss of control Verify machines are stable secure and mobile bases if used are locked before starting FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for wh...

Page 11: ...area where the machine is operated excessive dust buildup on overhead lights heaters electrical panels or other heat sources will increase the risk of fire SUSPENDED DUST PARTICLES AND IGNITION SOURCES DO NOT operate the dust collector in areas where explosion risks are high Areas of high risk include but are not limited to areas near pilot lights open flames or other ignition sources FIRE SUPPRES...

Page 12: ...nts Circuit Type 240V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 20 Amps Plug Receptacle NEMA 6 20 Full Load Current Rating The full load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100 of the rated output power On machines with multiple motors this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full Load Cu...

Page 13: ...ine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment grounding wire and NEMA 6 20 grounding plug The plug must only be inserted into a matching receptacle see Figure that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances For 240V Connection The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instru...

Page 14: ...examine the packaging materials carefully Occasionally we pre install certain components for safer shipping Box Inventory Figures 3 4 Qty A Motor and Impeller Assembly 1 B Metal Y Outlet 1 C 4 Way Inlet 1 D Collector Right 1 E Collector Left 1 F Collection Filtration Bags 4 G Base Plate 1 H Quick Release Clamps 4 I Upper Support Brackets 2 J Lower Support Brackets 2 K Rubber Gaskets 3 L Casters 4 ...

Page 15: ...nvironment The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the longevity of its components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture hazardous chemicals airborne abrasives or extreme conditions Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the ambient temperature range exceed...

Page 16: ...e bolts as shown in Figure 6 Assembly Figure 6 Installing caster to base Figure 7 Installing caster to base x 16 x 4 3 Turn the base over align the motor and impeller with the mounting holes then secure the assembly with 4 5 16 8 x 1 2 flange bolts as shown in Figure 7 The intake portion should be near the edge 4 Place a rubber gasket around the impeller outlet rim as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Po...

Page 17: ...ntake on one of the collectors then secure the collector to the metal Y outlet with 8 5 16 18 x 1 2 flange bolts see Figure 10 Note The collector attaches to each support bracket The inside of the collector is funnel shaped and directs the air around in a cyclonic motion Figure 10 Collector installed Collector Y Outlet Gasket Figure 11 Example of collectors installed 7 Repeat Step 6 for the other ...

Page 18: ...xcess from foam strip so the ends come together evenly as shown in Figure 13 10 Wrap a foam strip around the outside bottom rim of the collector and trim the excess as shown in Figure 14 Install the remaining foam strips on the other side Figure 14 Foam strip installed around bottom of collector Narrow Foam Strip Figure 13 Ends of foam strip trimmed to come together evenly Foam Strips Ends Even ...

Page 19: ...support over a collector support and secure it to the collector with 2 5 16 18 x 1 2 flange bolts as shown in Figure 16 13 Repeat Step 12 for the other collector collector support and upper bag support Upper Bag Support Collector Support Collector x 4 Figure 15 Installing collector support 11 Align each of the collector supports with the mounting holes on the base as shown in Figure 15 then secure...

Page 20: ... connected to the power supply To prevent accidental damage to the power cord make sure it is kept away from potential damage sources at all times whether connected or not Potential damage sources include high traffic areas sharp objects heat sources harsh chemicals water damp areas etc To avoid unexpected startups or property damage use the following steps whenever connecting or disconnecting the...

Page 21: ...ts used during setup are cleared away from the machine 3 Connect the machine to the power source 4 Verify that the machine is operating correctly by turning the machine ON When operating correctly the machine runs smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises Investigate and correct strange or unusual noises or vibrations before operating the machine further Always disconnect the machine ...

Page 22: ...machine If you are an inexperienced operator we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles or seek training from an experienced dust collector operator before performing any unfamiliar operations Above all your safety should come first READ and understand this entire instruc tion manual before using this machine Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information ...

Page 23: ...the power source Place the cord away from potential damage sources such as high traffic areas sharp objects heat sources harsh chemicals water damp areas etc Plastic Duct The popularity of plastic duct is due to the fact that it is an economical and readily available product It is also simple to assemble and easily sealed against air loss The primary disadvantage of plastic duct for dust collectio...

Page 24: ...th silicone and screw the components on the ends with sheet metal screws Figure 23 Examples of metal pipe and components Figure 24 Example of flexible metal duct Figure 25 Example of flexible hose Flexible Duct Flexible hose is generally used for short runs small shops and at rigid duct to tool connections There are many different types of flex hose on the market today These are manufactured from ...

Page 25: ...ector Main Line Duct Branch Line Ducts GOOD Dust Collector Figure 27 Efficient duct layout BAD Dust Collector Figure 28 Inefficient duct layout Sketch a Basic Duct Layout For the next step sketch how you will connect your machines to the dust collector Consider these general guidelines for an efficient system 1 Machines that produce the most saw dust should be placed nearest to the dust collector ...

Page 26: ... on dust port size If the machine doesn t have a built in dust port use the following table to determine which size of dust port to install on your machine Figure 30 Dust port size and quantity per average machine Machine Average Dust Port Size Table Saw 4 Miter Radial Arm Saw 2 Jointer 6 and smaller 4 Jointer 8 12 5 Thickness Planer 13 and smaller 4 Thickness Planer 14 20 6 Shaper 4 Router mounte...

Page 27: ...ust collectors work better if multiple blast gates are left open This also allows you to run two machines at once Experiment with different combinations of blast gates open closed to find the best results for your system Write your determined branch line sizes on your drawing as shown in the following figure If two machines will connect to the same branch line and both will operate at the same tim...

Page 28: ... longest duct length or the most fittings operating under the assumption that if the line with the highest resistance works the others will be fine To calculate the static pressure of any given line in the system do these steps 1 Make a list of each size duct in the line including the length and multiply those numbers by the static pressure value given in the upper chart 2 List each type of elbow ...

Page 29: ...requirement of the machine then that line will not effectively collect the dust You must then modify some of the factors in that line to reduce the static pressure loss Some of the ways to do this include 1 Installing larger duct 2 reducing amount of flexible duct used 3 increasing machine dust port size 4 moving machine closer to dust collector to eliminate duct length and 5 reducing 90 elbows or...

Page 30: ...If you connect the dust collector to more than one machine by way of a non conducting branching duct system and blast gates the system must still be grounded as mentioned above We recommend inserting a continuous bare copper ground wire see Figure 40 inside the entire duct system and attaching the wire to each grounded woodworking machine and dust collector Be sure that you extend the bare copper ...

Page 31: ... quality aluminum blast gates feature a cast aluminum body with steel gate and locking knob The following types and mod els are available The Model W1055 Dust Collection Accessories Kit 2 provides the necessary hoses clamps hoods and fittings to connect two woodworking machines to a dust collector Air flow to each machine is controlled by a blast gate Kit comes complete with comprehensive instruct...

Page 32: ...ameter T fittings provide the option of adding branches to a system to service each machine in a shop T s are very helpful when space or design constraints prohibit the use of Y s W1012 3 Outer Diameter W1013 4 Outer Diameter Woodstock International hoses are ideally suited for dust removal because of their strength durability and flexibility Available in the most requested sizes and priced to mov...

Page 33: ...mold spores and general airborne debris Model W1050 Dust Collection Basics Handbook carefully guides you through setting up a quality dust collection system in your shop Includes an easy to follow walk through on designing the optimum dust collection system and practical tips for minimizing cost and maximizing performance A must have for beginners 64 pages Model W1049 Large Dust Collection Separat...

Page 34: ...ar basis Emptying the collection bags allows the machine to oper ate at a much higher level of efficiency Always wear the appropriate respirator or dust mask and safety glasses when emptying the collection bags Small dust particles can escape the bags during emptying caus ing them to become airborne and easily inhaled This microscopic airborne dust is extremely unhealthy to breathe and can cause s...

Page 35: ... MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Make sure you are wearing safety glasses and a respirator 3 Release the quick release clamp securing each collection bag then remove the bags from the collector as shown in Figure 42 4 Place a garbage bag over each bag invert the bag and shake the dust out 5 Dispose of the dust and re install the bags with the clamps Replacing Bags Figure 42 Replacing lower bag ...

Page 36: ...E CONNECTIONS All connections must be tight to prevent wires from loosening during machine operation Double check all wires disconnected or connected during any wiring task to ensure tight connections WIRE COMPONENT DAMAGE Damaged wires or components increase the risk of serious personal injury fire or machine damage If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring ...

Page 37: ...D 125VAC Hot Hot Ground 6 20 Plug 240 VAC G Wiring Diagram Figure 44 Junction box and start capacitor Figure 43 Switch The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color You can view these pages in color at www shopfox biz BLACK WHITE GREEN RED BLUE BROWN GRAY ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW GREEN PURPLE PINK LIGHT BLUE BLUE WHITE TUR QUOISE WIRING DIAGRAM COLOR KEY ...

Page 38: ...tational grinding loose shaft requires bearing replacement Dust collector does not adequately collect dust or chips poor performance 1 Dust collection bags are full 2 Filter is dirty 3 Restriction in duct line 4 Dust collector is too far away or there are too many sharp bends in the ducting 5 Lumber is wet and dust not flowing through ducting smoothly 6 Leaks in ducting or too many open ports 7 No...

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Page 40: ...E V2 11 09 30 D1796 LOWER BAG 14 XPS06 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 3 8 31 X1687031 COLLECTOR SUPPORT 15 X1687015 INLET COVER 32 X1687032 RIGHT COLLECTOR 16 X1687016 CAP SCREW M6 1 X 19 LH 33 X1687033 SQUARE GASKET 18 X1687018 IMPELLER WASHER 34 X1687034 UPPER BAG SUPPORT 19V3 X1687019V3 IMPELLER 12 3 4 ALUM V3 09 11 35 D1795 UPPER BAG 20V2 X1687020V2 COLLECTOR BODY RECTANGLE V2 11 09 36V2 X1687036V2 MACHI...

Page 41: ...LASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL V2 09 11 46 X LABEL04 ELECTRICITY LABEL 39 X1687039 AMPUTATION HAZARD LABEL 47 XPPAINT 1 SHOP FOX WHITE TOUCH UP PAINT Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent serious personal injury The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine If any label is removed or becomes unreadable REPLACE that label ...

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