CARBATEC.C OM.AU
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DC-1200P
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION(S)
Dust extractor does
not adequately
collect dust or chips;
poor performance.
1.
Collection bag full.
Empty collection bag.
2.
Canister filter clogged or at fault.
Clean canister filter.
Replace canister filter.
3.
Ducting blocked or restricted.
Remove ducting from dust collector
inlet and unblock restriction. A
plumbing snake may be necessary.
4.
Dust collector too far away from point
of suction.
Duct clamps not properly secured.
Too many sharp bends in ducting.
Relocate dust collector closer to point
of suction.
Re-secure ducts.
Remove sharp bends.
5.
Lumber is wet and dust is not flowing
smoothly through ducting.
Only process timber with less than
20% moisture content.
6.
Ducting has one or more leaks, or too
many open ports.
Seal or eliminate all ducting leaks.
Close dust ports for lines not being
used.
7.
Not enough open branch lines at one
time, causing velocity drop in main line.
Open 1 or 2 more blast gates to
different branch lines to increase main
line velocity.
8.
Ducting and ports are incorrectly
sized.
Install correctly sized ducts and fittings.
9.
The machine dust-extraction design
inadequate.
Use dust-extraction hood on stand.
10. Dust collector undersized.
Install larger dust collector.
Dust extractor blows
sawdust into the air.
1.
Duct clamps or filter bag(s) are not
properly clamped and secured.
Ducting loose or damaged.
Re-secure ducts and filter bag,
making sure duct and bag clamp
are tight.
Tighten or replace ducting.
2.
Cylinder or funnel seals are loose or
damaged.
Retighten all mounting and sealing
points.
Replace damaged seals/gaskets.
Loud, repetitious
noise, or excessive
vibration coming
from dust extractor
(non-motor related).
1.
Dust extractor not on a flat surface
and wobbles.
Stabilize dust collector.
Lock casters.
2.
Impeller damaged and unbalanced.
Inspect and replace.
3.
Impeller loose on the motor shaft.
Secure impeller.
Replace motor and impeller as a set
if motor shaft and impeller hub are
damaged.
