System Start-Up Information
Read the installation and maintenance instructions as well as the recom-
mended safety practices in this manual and your shop vacuum’s owner’s
manual before assembling and using the Dust Deputy®.
Some dusts are highly flammable or explosive. Learn / know what you
are dealing with. Follow all local, state, federal & NFPA codes and
guide lines.
Safety Instructions to be Strictly Followed.
Wood dust mixtures are highly flammable and can be explosive.
NEVER
introduce sparks or sources of ignition into collector.
1.) Dump drum after each use.
2.) Ground system. (See pg. 9) For added safety.
The Dust Deputy® is made from static dissipating plastic. Additional
grounding is recommended for increased safety. See grounding instruc-
tions.
Keep fire extinguishers handy at all times.
Can be used for collecting non-flammable liquids.
Dispose of waste in a
FIRE SAFE AREA.
NEVER leave wood dust in a building or vehicle.
Always read your shop vacuum owner’s manual for safety proce-
dures regarding the operation of your shop vacuum.
Do not vacuum, or use this Dust Deputy® near flammable or combus-
tible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust,
magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, sugar dust, flour dust or
gun powder.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes
or any hot substance!
To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not
vacuum toxic materials unless a HEPA filter is used. Do not use or store
near hazardous materials.
WARNING / SAFETY
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6.
Troubleshooting
Dust Deputy not separating well. (Only a tiny amount of dust should reach the
collector.)
Low air volume.
Material swirls in cyclone and won’t drop down into drum.
Air leak. Check cyclone flange / drum lid / barrel. Even small leaks will affect
performance.
Vacuum filter clogged. Blockage in hose.
Air leak in bottom of cyclone / drum lid or dust drum.
Large, bulkier material might swirl. Restart or temporarily cut off
air flow to drop material down.
