Alpha Professional Tools Ecoguard G User manual

103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: [phone]
www.alpha-tools.com
Part No: ECOGRDGR
Version 3
Alpha®Ecoguard Type G
Dust Collection Cover
Instruction Manual
MANUAL
(*Shown with angle grinder / sold separately)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................................................................................3
About the Symbols...................................................................................3
Ecoguard Type G Overview..............................................................................4
Contents...................................................................................................4
Ecoguard Type G Other Connectors and Spacers...........................................5
Installing the Dust Collection Cover..................................................................6
Installing the Connector............................................................................7
Installing the Flex®Connector..................................................................8
Mounting the Grinding Cup Wheel to the Grinder............................................9
Attachable Grinders........................................................................................10
GrindingApplications......................................................................................11
Surface Grinding....................................................................................11
Wall Grinding..........................................................................................12
Attaching the Dust Collector...........................................................................13
Ecoguard Type G Schematic..........................................................................14
Ecoguard Type G Parts List............................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasingtheAlpha®Ecoguard TypeGDustCollectionCover. The
Ecoguard Type G must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system.
Toensure correctuse, readthis Instruction Manual and theInstruction Manualfor
the power tool and follow the operating instructions. Keep this manual in a place
where operators can access it easily whenever necessary!
ABOUTTHE SYMBOLS
According to the hazard level, all safety notes in this manual are classied into
“DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION”.
DANGER! Death or serious personal injury is imminent when handling
this Dust Collection Cover incorrectly.
WARNING! Thereisapossibilityofdeathorseriouspersonalinjurywhen
handling this Dust Collection Cover incorrectly.
CAUTION! There is a possibility of personal injury or property damage
when handling this Dust Collection Cover incorrectly.
Note: In some situations, failing to observe WARNING notes could result in
death or serious personal injury. Be sure to read and observe the safety notes to
ensure safety and correct use of the Dust Collection Cover.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USING DUST COLLECTION COVER
1. The Dust Collection Cover is for use with a 4.5” (115mm), 5” (125mm) or 6”
(150mm) high-speed angle grinder.
2. The Dust Collection Cover is designed for grinding concrete, stone and other
masonry products. Do not use when cutting metal or other materials.
3. The Dust Collection Cover is solely designed for use with a diamond cup
wheel. Do not use with any other type of blade such as a grindstone or chip
saw.
4. Always check the Dust Collection Cover for damage, cracks or deformation
before starting work. Do not use the Dust Collection Cover if it is damaged,
cracked or bent as this could cause to injury.
5. Always wear eye protection, dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat and
hearing protection.
6. Keep the Dust Collection Cover away from gasoline, thinner, petroleum and
parafn.
7. The supplied connector may not connect securely to every high-speed angle
grinder. In this case, do not use the Dust Collection Cover.

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CONTENTS:
1. Connectors:
a. Makita®, Milwaukee® & Bosch®: Preset to Ecoguard G
b. Hitachi®
c. Bosch®/ Metabo®
d. Flex®
e. Dewalt®
2. Base Flange
3. Inner Flange
4. Lock Nut
5. Spacers (T2.5, T5.0, T7.0, T9.4 / mm)
6. Collar (for Metabo®)
7. Stainless Steel Hose Band
8. Hex. Wrench
9. Rubber Hose Connector
ECOGUARD TYPE G OVERVIEW
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(Optional / Sold Separately)

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ECOGUARD TYPE G SPACERSAND CONNECTORS
MAKITA®/MILWAUKEE®/BOSCH®HITACHI®
DEWALT®
FLEX®
BOSCH®/ METABO®

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INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION COVER
WARNING!
1. Be sure to turn off the high-speed angle grinder and remove the plug from
the electrical outlet before attaching and installing the Dust Collection Cover.
2. Take the Guard off from the Grinder.
3. Make sure the Dust Collection Cover is securely attached, otherwise it may
come loose which could cause injury.
4. If you installed the Dust Collection Cover to a high-speed angle grinder but
the connector is loose and cannot be securely attached, do not use the Dust
Collection Cover. Using it in this state could cause injury.
(Fig.1)

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INSTALLING THE CONNECTOR
If a different Connector is needed, exchange the connector per the following
instructions.
1. Loosen the Screws.
2. Take the front of the ConnectorAssembly off.
3. Loosen the Flat Head Screws using the Hex Wrench.
4. Take the back of the ConnectorAssembly off.
5. Replace with other Connector.
6. Place in the other ConnectorAssembly.
7. Tighten Flat Head Screws with Hex Wrench.
(DO NOT forget to insertTaper Washers)
(Fig.2)
(Fig.3)
Ecoguard Type G Screw
ConnectorAssembly
(Front)
Hex-Wrench Flat Head Screw
ConnectorAssembly
(back) Taper Washer
Hex-Wrench
Flat Head Screw

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8. Tighten the Screws
(DO NOT forget to insert Spring Washers)
CAUTION!
TheDustCollectionCoverissolelydesignedforusewithagrindingcupwheel.Do
not use with any other type of blade, such as a cutoff or tip saw blades.
INSTALLING THE FLEX®CONNECTOR
NOTE: The Flex®connector is connected directly to the Grinder, as shown in
Figure 5.
Screw
M4x10
Flex®Connector
(Fig.4)
(Fig.5)

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MOUNTING THE GRINDING CUPWHEELTOTHE GRINDER
WARNING!
Make sure the Ecoguard Type G is securely atttached to the grinder, otherwise it
may come loose, causing injury.
1. Firmlyhold ConnectorAssembly and
tighten the screws.
2. Set the proper Spacer into the spindle.
3. Set the Base or Inner Flange on the
Spacer.
4. SettheGrindingCupWheel
on the Base or Inner Flange.
5. Set the Lock Nut on the
Grinding Cup Wheel. (Be
carefultoensurethecorrect
direction of the Lock Nut)
6. Depress the spindle and
tighten the Lock Nut with
the Pin Wrench.
ConnectorAssembly
Grinding Cup
Wheel
Pin Wrench
Base / Inner
Flange
Spindle
Lock Nut
(Fig.6)

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ATTACHABLE GRINDERS FOR ECOGUARD G
BRAND HITACHI®DEWALT®FLEX®MILWAUKEE®MAKITA®BOSCH®METABO®
PART NO. 500070 500073 500071 500002 500027
CONNECTORS (Factory Preset) COLLAR N/A
G12SA3
G12E2
G12SE2P9
G12VA
G12SVA
G12SR3
G12SS
G13SC2
G13SC2P9
G13SP
G13VA
DWE4011
DWE4120(N)
D28110 D28112
D28402 D28065
D28114 D28115
D28131 D28140 D28144
L3410VRG 6130
6140 6146 6147 6121
6117
6121 6124 6161
GA4030(K)
GA4530 GA4534
GA5010Z
GA5020(Y)
9554NB
9557NB/PB
9558PB
9564CV/PC 9565CV/PC 9566CV/PC
BGA451(Z) BGA452(Z)
1830 Slim AG40 series
AG50 series
1801
1803EVS
1821(D)
1800
1810PS(D)
1806E
1812PSD
AG60 series
W8-115(Q)
W8-125 (Q)
W11-125(Q)
WA11-125(Q)
WE9-125(Q)
WE14-125 (P) WE14-125 VS
WP8-125 (Q)
WP11-125 (Q)
WEPA14-125 (Q)
W11-150 (Q)
WE14-150 (Q)
WEP14-150 (Q)
WEPA14-150 (Q)
WP11-150 (Q)

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GRINDINGAPPLICATIONS
SURFACE GRINDING
SecurelyconnecttheFlexibleConnector HosetotheDustCollectionCover. Turn
Grinder and Vacuum on to start grinding application.
Use the Alpha®Rubber Hose Connector as a joint between duct and Flexible
Connector Hose.
Rubber Hose Connector Duct
Flexible Connector Hose
Stainless Steel Hose Band
(Fig.7)

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Half Cover Sub Cover
WALLGRINDING
1. Loosen the screws and remove the Sub Cover and Half Cover.
2. Switch the position of the Sub Cover and Half Cover.
3. Tighten screws.
Half Cover
Screw M4 x 10
Sub Cover
(Fig.8)
(Fig.9)

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ATTACHING THE DUST COLLECTOR
1. SecurelyconnectFlexibleConnectorHosetotheductofthegrinder,thenturn
Grinder and Vacuum Cleaner on to start grinding application.
2. UseanadaptersuchastheAlpha®RubberHoseConnectorasajointbetween
the duct and the Flexible Hose Connector.
Rubber Hose Connector Duct
Stainless Steel Hose Band (Fig.10)

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ALPHA®ECOGUARD TYPE G SCHEMATIC

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ALPHA®ECOGUARD TYPE G PARTS LIST
DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 500032 Main Cover 1
2 500033 Sub Cover 1
3 500034 Half Cover 1
4 500005 Rubber HoseAdapter 1
5 500006 Stainless Steel Hose Band 1
6 500037 Screw M4x10 4
7 500038 Set Plate 1
8 500039 Holder Spring 4
9 500020 Flat Head Screw M4x5 3
10a 500028 ConnectorAssembly (Makita®/ Milwakee® / Bosch®) 1
10b 500003 ConnectorAssembly (Hitachi®) 1
10c 500004 Connector Assembly (Bosch®/ Metabo®) 1
10d 500071 ConnectorAssembly (Flex®) 1
10e 500073 ConnectorAssembly (Dewalt®) 1
11a 500011 Spacer-T2.5 1
11b 500012 Spacer-T5.0 1
11c 500013 Spacer-T7.0 1
11d 500014 Spacer-T9.4 1
12a 500029 Base Flange 1
13 500007 Inner Flange 1
14 500008 Lock Nut 1
15 500022 Collar M (Metabo®) 1
16 500024 Hex. Wrench 1
17 210105 Pin Wrench 1
18 500036 Seal 1
19 500040 Bland Label 1
20 500041 Brush (A) 1
21 500042 Brush (B) 1
22 500021 Taper Washer 3
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY:
Shown on pg 4 500026 Flexible Connector Hose 18” 1

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01/2016