DIVERSITECH DD-3X4, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 4 – OPERATION
4.1 To Operate Safely
 Read and understand SECTION 1: Safety Precautions and SECTION 4: Operation before use
 Read and understand all Material Safety Data Sheets and Manufacturer’s instructions of all
process materials, consumables, and equipment used in conjunction with this equipment.
 Keep away from all mechanical moving parts including motor, gears, and other pinch points.
 Do not use product without first confirming if a Spark Arrestor is required and installed for the type
of dust, or fumes you are extracting and/or collection. If you are unsure, call a DiversiTech
representative at 1-800-361-3733.
4.2 Controls
4.3 Pre-Use Checklist
 Prior to use in your application, turn the unit ON, and perform a function test. To do so:
o
Turn switch to ON position
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LOOK: Is the unit level, stable, and that nothing is obstructing the extraction path.
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LISTEN: Does the motor and suction sound smooth and within expected volumes.
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FEEL: Place your hand on top of the unit and sense for unexpected vibration. Place you hand in front of
the intake surface and sense for expected level(s) of suction.
 Inform all potential users of this equipment where they may find and review this manual.
4.4 Principles of Operation
This product is designed to capture and clean smoke and dust from medium & heavy duty welding, soldering, and grinding
applications. When operating, air is drawn in through the table surface grating, passes through spark-arrestor baffling, then
through the table’s filtration system, and exhausted through the side stack exhaust.
This product consists of basic components:
1. Protective table surface grating(s)
2. Multi-stage spark-Arrestance baffling
3. Table cabinet/module(s)
4. Cartridge Filter(s)
5. Motor/Blower Assembly
6. Reverse pulse filter cleaning system
7. Dust Drawer