Oneida Air Systems BenchTop DC, Owner'S Manual

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System Start-Up Information
1. THIS UNIT IS NOT RATED FOR USE IN COMBUSTIBLE ENVIRONMENTS.
2. This equipment incorporates parts such as switches, motors or the like that tend to produce arcs or sparks that can cause an
explosion.
3. To reduce the risk of Electric Shock, DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
4. Exhaust air should not be vented into a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
5. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - unplug BEFORE servicing.
6. Use this equipment for dry material collection only. DO NOT use for liquid or gas vapor collection.
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WARNING
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FIRE HAZARDS
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1. Wood shaping and cutting processes generate wood chips, shavings and dust. These materials are considered combustible. Air
borne wood dust below 420 microns in size (0.017 of an inch) in certain concentration ranges when ignited can deflagrate (burn
quickly). An ignition source such as a spark or ember can ignite a dust mixture resulting in an expanding flame front, which can
cause an explosion if tightly contained. A disturbance that raises a cloud of accumulated fine dust can raise additional dust clouds,
which can cause a series of explosions that can level an entire building. Until this type of fire has been witnessed, it is difficult to
believe the devastation. This type of fire is rare but worth safeguarding against.
2. The best way to avoid a wood shop fire is to keep the shop clean. A shop ankle deep in dust with layers of fine dust everywhere
is an accident waiting to happen. A good dust collection system reduces overall fire hazards but also adds new concerns. A fire
hazard is still present. Combustible material is now in the dust collector and storage container.
3. DO NOT use this product to collect flammable dust or flammable vapors! - Fire or explosion may occur!
4. NEVER collect sparks from a bench grinder into a wood dust collector.
5. NEVER introduce sparks or sources of ignition into the dust collector.
6. Keep portable fire extinguishers handy.
a. The ABC type (dry chemical) is generally a good choice for small wood shops.
b. Additional information on portable extinguishers can be found in NFPA 10 (Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers).
7. DO NOT overload woodworking equipment, especially sanders. Excessive frictional heat can spontaneously ignite dust.
8. Sparks can be generated in several ways:
a. High speed sanders and abrasive planers may strike foreign material.
b. Saws and edgers may strike foreign material and create a red-hot metal fragment.
c. Knots in hardwood can create frictional sparks.
d. Check wood stock for old nails and screws which can create red hot metal fragments.
9. DO NOT allow accumulation of layers of fine dust on horizontal surfaces (especially overhead lights, electrical boxes and fuse
panels which can ignite dust.)
10. UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE SERVICING OR CLEANING
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MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AS
WELL AS ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRACTICES.