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Model W1830 (For Machines Mfd. Since 4/15)

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of

machine.

WARNING!.DO.NOT.make.any.adjustments.until.power.is.disconnected.and.

moving.parts.have.come.to.a.complete.stop!

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE.CAUSE

CORRECTIVE.ACTION

Machine does not start or a
breaker trips.

1. Power supply switched

OFF

or is at

fault.

2. Remote control not working or bat-

teries are dead.

3. Infrared transmission is blocked or

remote too far away.

4. Wall circuit breaker tripped.
5. Control panel fuse blown.

6.  Wiring is open/has high resistance.
7.  Infrared receiver at fault.
8.  Control panel ON SPEED button at

fault.

9. Motor at fault.

1. Ensure power supply is ON/has correct voltage.

2. Replace batteries; point remote control directly at

control panel.

3. Make sure the infrared receiver on the control panel

is not blocked; try using the remote closer to the
filter.

4. Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.
5. Check filters/resolve reason for blown fuse; replace

fuse (see

Page 19).

6.  Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.
7.  Inspect/replace if faulty.
8.  Replace faulty ON SPEED button.

9. Test/repair/replace.

Machine stalls or is under-
powered.

1.  Motor overheated.
2.  Run capacitor at fault.
3.  Motor at fault.

1. Clean filters to reduce load on motor.
2. Test/repair/replace.
3. Test/repair/replace.

Machine has vibration or
noisy operation.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
3. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten

with thread locking fluid.

2. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
3. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose

shaft requires bearing replacement.

Loud, repetitious noise, or
excessive vibration coming
from air filter.

1. Air filter is not mounted properly

and wobbles.

2. Impeller fan is damaged, loose, or

severely unbalanced.

3. The motor mounting is loose.
4. Motor fan housing is dented, caus-

ing the motor fan blade to hit the
housing while spinning.

1. Stabilize the air filter.

2. Unplug air filter, and inspect the impeller for dents,

bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any damage is
found.

3. Make sure all fasteners on the air filter are tight.
4. Replace motor fan housing.

Air filter does not ade-
quately collect dust; poor
performance.

1. The filters are dirty.

1. Clean the filters.

Summary of Contents for Shop Fox W1830

Page 1: ...0 734 3482 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT MARCH 2012 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED APRIL 2015 ST WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC 14736TS Printed in China 4005867 ...

Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...ements 9 Extension Cords 9 SETUP 10 Unpacking 10 Inventory 10 Power Connection 11 Test Run 12 Site Planning 13 Mounting to Ceiling 14 OPERATIONS 16 General 16 Machine Storage 16 Filtering Performance 16 Contents ACCESSORIES 17 Air Filter Accessories 17 MAINTENANCE 18 Cleaning Filters 18 SERVICE 19 General 19 Replacing Fuse 19 Remote Control Battery Replacement 19 Electrical Safety Instructions 20 ...

Page 4: ...tup operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims INTRODUCTION If you need the latest edition of this manual y...

Page 5: ...ength x Width x Height 24 x 20 x 13 in Motors Main Type ODP Permanent Split Capacitor Horsepower 1 8 HP Phase Single Phase Amps 1A Speed 1200 1400 1750 RPM Bearings Sealed Permanently Lubricated Main Specifications Operation Dust Collector Type Air Filter Approved Dust Types Particulate Filter Type Pleated Bag Panels Airflow Capacity 260 362 409 CFM Filtration Rating 1 Micron Impeller Information ...

Page 6: ...tiremanualbeforeusing this machine Serious per sonal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not under stood and followed DO NOT risk your safety by not reading Remote Control Machine Hook Front View Control Panel Handle Outer Filter Inner Filter Behind Outer Filter Rear View Exhaust Port ...

Page 7: ...ght in moving parts Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non slip footwear 6 NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL Be mentally alert at all times when running machinery 7 ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROPERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINERY Make sure operation instructions are safe and clearly understood 8 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITOR...

Page 8: ...E Serious injury or accidental contact with cutting tool may occur if machine is tipped Machine may be damaged STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement during operations greatly increases the risk of injury and loss of control Verify machines are stable secure and mobile bases if used are locked before starting FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for wh...

Page 9: ...es and into an approved container DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY Turn the switch OFF disconnect the air filter from the power supply and allow the impeller to come to a complete stop before leaving the machine unattended or doing any service cleaning maintenance or adjustments REGULAR CLEANING For best performance regularly check clean the filters to avoid the buildup of fine dust Make sure to regular...

Page 10: ...d current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100 of the rated output power On machines with multiple motors this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full Load Current Rating at 120V 1 Amp The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate DO NOT connect this machine to th...

Page 11: ...ne Grounding Prong Neutral Hot 5 15 PLUG GROUNDED 5 15 RECEPTACLE 120V Figure 1 NEMA 5 15 plug receptacle DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit the receptacle Instead have an electrician install the proper receptacle on a power supply circuit that meets the requirements for this machine Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machi...

Page 12: ...ription of the main components shipped with the Model W1830 Lay the components out to inventory them Note If you can t find an item on this list check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully Occasionally we pre install certain components for safer shipping Shipping Inventory Figure 2 Qty A Air Filter Unit 1 B Hanging Chains 4 C Ceiling Hooks 4 D Machine Ho...

Page 13: ...he machine Connecting Power Insert the power cord plug into a matching power supply receptacle The machine is now connected to the power source Disconnecting Power Grasp the molded plug and pull it completely out of the receptacle Do not pull by the cord as this may damage the wires inside Power Connection Figure 3 Connecting power Figure 4 Disconnecting power ...

Page 14: ...ecting potential problems Note Do not be alarmed if you notice a small amount of vibration during the Test Run It is normal for all air filters to produce a small amount of vibration during operation This vibration is much more noticeable when operating on a hard surface such as a workbench compared to when operating in a suspended position as designed 5 Push the ON SPEED button repeatedly to cycl...

Page 15: ...y to place the air filter in front of high dust producers like sanders or near areas where sanding will take place Do not place the hanging air filter where garage doors may pass closely or where it may impede transport or movement of any other object Try to place the unit where it is easy to access for turning it on cleaning and maintenance It is very important that the hanging air filter be supp...

Page 16: ...w the ceiling Important The ceiling hooks must only be screwed into solid wood Otherwise they may pull out under load and cause the air filter to fall To mount the air filter to the ceiling do these steps 1 Replace the four Phillips head screws shown in Figure 9 with the four provided machine hooks see Figure 10 2 Tighten each hex nut on the hooks against the air filter body to secure them in plac...

Page 17: ... then fully thread the ceiling hooks into the joists see Figure 12 Important If the joists are covered with sheet rock or paneling use a stud finder or other device to locate the center of the joists 4 Attach the provided chains to the ceiling hooks 5 With the help of another person to hold the air filter up attach the other end of the chains to the machine hooks Figure 11 Machine hook partially t...

Page 18: ...cron from the air This air filter is capable of recirculating the air in a room measuring 20 x 20 x 8 approximately 7 7 times an hour We recommend that the volume of air in your room be recirculated 6 9 times an hour for the best filtering effect Therefore rooms with a larger volume may require two or more air filters to achieve proper filtering To calculate the recirculating rate for your shop sp...

Page 19: ...t 1 800 840 8420 or at sales woodstockint com D3834 Inner Filter for Model W1830 D3835 Outer Filter for Model W1830 We recommend that you keep a set of filters on hand to ensure uninterrupted service of your air filter The Shop Fox Model W1746 is one machine that will sit in the shop and gather dust fine dust that is With its three speed fan automatic shut off and 0 3 micron filter this fine dust ...

Page 20: ...ner filter place it inside a trash bag and gently shake the dust from the inside of the filter Optional Wash the inner filter with water to remove the remaining dust then let it air dry completely 4 Re install the inner filter then re install the outer filter with the wire mesh facing to the inside 5 Re latch the retaining clips to secure the filters Note During regular use the filters can be clea...

Page 21: ... in the case of a thermal overload Replace the fuse only with a fast acting 2 amp 250V fuse Part Number X1830055 Tool Needed Qty Phillips Screwdriver 2 1 To replace the machine fuse do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Unthread the fuse holder cap from the control panel see Figure 14 and remove it The fuse will come out with it 3 Replace the fuse and fully thread the cap in to secure i...

Page 22: ...isconnected or corroded wires 7 Inspect replace if faulty 8 Replace faulty ON SPEED button 9 Test repair replace Machine stalls or is under powered 1 Motor overheated 2 Run capacitor at fault 3 Motor at fault 1 Clean filters to reduce load on motor 2 Test repair replace 3 Test repair replace Machine has vibration or noisy operation 1 Motor or component loose 2 Motor fan rubbing on fan cover 3 Moto...

Page 23: ...s personal injury fire or machine damage If you notice that any wires or components are damaged while performing a wiring task replace those wires or components before completing the task MOTOR WIRING The motor wiring shown in these diagrams is current at the time of printing but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box MODIFICATIONS Using aftermark...

Page 24: ...e 4 15 SERVICE STOP Read Page 21 Before Wiring Electrical Wiring Diagram Ground Neutral Hot Ground Ground Impeller Housing Motor Cabinet Power Cord Fuse F2A250V Control Panel 110VAC 5 15 Plug As Recommended Run Capacitor 8MFD 375VAC Ground ...

Page 25: ...PS14M PHLP HD SCR M6 1 X 12 114 D3834 INNER FILTER 421 X 241 X 160MM 104 X1830104 CABINET HANDLE 115 D3835 OUTER FILTER 421 X 241 X 45MM 105 X1830105 HANDLE BRACKET 116 X1830116 RUBBER FOOT 106 XPS40M PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 16 250 X1830250 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 107 XPW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 251 XPBATTAA BATTERY AA 108 XPLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM 256 X1830256 THREADED HOOK M6 1 X 35 109 XPN06M HEX NUT M5 8 257 ...

Page 26: ...MM 150 X1830150 POWER CORD 18G 3W 72 5 15 160 XPHTEK31M TAP SCREW M4 X 14 151 X1830151 STRAIN RELIEF 6P 4 161V2 X1830161V2 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD W WIRES V2 01 19 152 XPS06M PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 20 162 X1830162 CONTROL PANEL BOX 153 X1830153 FUSE HOLDER CFH052S CR3 13 163 XPW07M FLAT WASHER 3MM 154 X1830154 FUSE HOLDER CAP 164 XPLW09M LOCK WASHER 3MM 155 X1830155 FUSE F2A250V 165 XPN07M HEX NUT M3 5 ...

Page 27: ...1830167 WIRE 18G 6 3 4 208A X1830208A IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 200 X1830200 CAPACITOR COVER 208 X1830208 IMPELLER HOUSING 201 XPTLW01M EXT TOOTH WASHER 4MM 209 X1830209 RUBBER SPACER 202 XPW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 210 XPWF05M FENDER WASHER 5MM 203 X1830203 R CAPACITOR 8M 375V 1 1 4 X 2 1 2 211 XPLN02M LOCK NUT M5 8 204 X1830204 FRONT IMPELLER HOUSING COVER 212 X1830212 MOTOR 1 8HP 120V 60HZ 205 XPB94...

Page 28: ...DISCONNECT LABEL 307 X1830307 REMOTE CONTROL LABEL 303 XLABEL 06 EYE LUNG HAZARD LABEL 309 X1830309 SHOP FOX LABEL 304 XLABEL 08A READ MANUAL LABEL Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent serious personal injury The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine If any label is removed or becomes unreadable REPLACE that l...

Page 29: ...Model W1830 For Machines Mfg Since 1 12 ...

Page 30: ...tape along edges please do not staple Fold along dotted lIne Fold along dotted lIne Woodstock international inc p o box 2309 bellingham Wa 98227 2309 place stamp Here ...

Page 31: ... the scope of Woodstock International Inc s warranty then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that Sh...

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