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Dust Cobra Owner’s Manual O.A.S. 2010
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I. Fire Hazards -
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 (.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
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 con
It is the buyer’s responsibility to follow all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, NFPA, or authorities having
jurisdiction codes and regulations when installing and operating this dust collector.
The following points are worth heeding:
Fire or explosion may occur
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Never collect sparks from a bench grinder into a wood dust collector.
Never introduce sparks or sources of ignition into the dust collector.
Check dust bin frequently and before leaving the shop for smoldering material.
Keep portable Fire Extinguishers handy.
The ABC type (dry chemical) is generally a good choice for small wood shops.
Additional information on portable extinguishers can be found in NFPA 10 (Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers)
Be especially careful with sanding units. They can produce concentrations of dust in the combustible range. Make
certain enough air volume is at the suction point to capture all the particulate generated.
This high air volume will dilute the mixture below the lower limit of flammability. Be careful not to generate sp
into the sanding dust.
Empty dust bin and clean filter often, especially when sanding.
Oneida Collectors are designed for DUST only!!
Danger!
Read Before Installing and Operating
Do not use this product to collect flammable vapors.
Aluminum dust, flour dust and sugar dust are examples of explosive dust.
The best way to avoid a shop fire is to keep the shop clean.
Before Purchasing or Installing a dust collection system the buyer is cautioned to do so in accordance with prescribed Federal, State, Local, OSHA, NFPA, and any
other applicable codes or regulations relating to the type of dust(s) you are collecting.
DANGER!
SOME TYPES OF DUST UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE EXPLOSIVE.
Oneida Air Systems is not responsible for how the dust collector is used or installed. Dusts with deflagration or explosion risks, such as wood dust, may require addi-
tional safety equipment including but not limited to; venting, spark detection, suppression systems, back draft dampers or may require installation in an outside location
or in a protected area away from personnel. The customer assumes the responsibility for contacting their insurance underwriter with regard to specific engineering
controls or application requirements. (We suggest you reference NFPA 664, 654 and 68 codes for more information) Oneida Air Dust Collection Systems may not be
suitable for some applications and are not designed to be used in explosive atmospheres.
Oneida Air Systems equipment should only be installed and wired by a
licensed electrician following all applicable local and national electrical codes.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Oneida Air Systems recommends
using additional approved safety equipment such as an approved OSHA and NIOSH dust mask or respirator
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