Apex Digital PWDC-5 User manual

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Operations Manual
Model PWDC-5 Wet Collector

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PWDC-5 COLLECTOR
BY APEX MACHINE GROUP
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
APEX Machine Group warrants every product it sells. If you need service or repair, contact us
or one of our Service Dealers.
WARRANTY
Apex Machine Group machines carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
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WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The APEX Machine Group warranty is for a One Year Period (2000 hours) from the date of purchase.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal
wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance. Also, the warranty does not
cover those consumable items such as coolant or rust additives.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
Contact APEX Machine Group at (855-500-2739) (952-895-518) www.apexmachinegroup,com
or the dealer you purchased the machine from.
Manufacture or Distributor is not responsible for, and will not pay for, work done,
material furnished, or repairs made by others unless agreed to in writing prior to performing
work. All express delivery charges, repair labor and expenses are the responsibility of
the customer.
Parts repaired or replaced under warranty are covered for the balance of
the original machine warranty, or a standard 90-day parts warranty, whichever is longer.
Except as stated above, there are no warranties, expressed or implied, including the warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Caution: Please read and understand this manual prior
to operation of this machine.

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MACHINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
By e-mail at: www.apexmachinegroup.com
Or mail a registration card to:
Apex Machine Group
4700 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Warranty Registration Card
Model No. ______PWDC-5 Collector________
Serial No. ______________________________
Date Purchased: ________________________
Company Name:_________________________
Address:_______________________________
____________________________________
Phone No:______________________________
E-mail Address:__________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty and Service .............................................................................................. 2/3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................... 4
Warning ................................................................................................................... 5/6
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking ............................................................................................................... 7
Installation and Assembly of Unit ............................................................................ 7
230 Volt Operation .................................................................................................. 8
460 Volt Conversion ................................................................................................ 8
Operating Controls .................................................................................................. 9
Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 8
Connection Points ................................................................................................... 9
Electrical Diagram and Parts List ............................................................................ 10
Parts List ................................................................................................................. 16

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WARNINGS
Please note: You can be seriously injured working on or around machinery. Only do service work
for which you have the knowledge and proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability
to perform a service job, please call our toll free line at 877-754-7266 or 855-500-7239 or contact
an authorized dealer to schedule a qualified technician.
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This collector is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of this collector,
do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this collector for anything other than its intended use. If used for other purposes.
Apex Machine Group disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself unaccountable
from any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while around collector. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this collector, or while cleaning it be sure to wear proper gloves and
clothing.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, and other construction activities, contain chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from Chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure 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 face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
10. Make certain control switch is OFF before connecting the machine to the power supply.
11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.

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12. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the collector is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposed, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
13. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area.
14. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
15. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury
and/or possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serioius injury or
possibly even death.
INTRODUCTION
This manual is provided by APEX Machine Group covering the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for this collector. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety
precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This
collector has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in
accordance with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments,
please contact either your local dealer or APEX Machine Group who can also be reached at our
web site: www.apexmachinegroup.com (855-500-2739) or (952-895-1518).
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number:
PWDC-5
Main Motor:
5 HP, 3 HP, 208/230 V
Dust Collector Inlet:
6 inch
Dust Collection CFM:
1350
Overall Dimensions:
36 x 30 z 68” High
Gross Weight:
1,760 lbs
Net Weight:
1,650 lbs
Water Capacity:
32 Gallons
Solution Requirements:
82 Ounces of 1100 metalworking
solution for a 2% Solution
• NOTE: The collector is pre-wired 208 / 230V three phase. Conversion to 460V
requires the purchase and installation of additional parts.

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The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of
our policy of continuous improvement, APEX Machine Group, reserves the right to change
specifications at any time without prior notice.
UNPACKING
Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the collector is
installed and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the following parts
list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and other instructions.
Be sure to check inside the filter, by opening the door to find manual and sample of additive for
water.
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY OF UNIT
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION:
All electrical work must be done by a qualified electrician or qualified person according to local,
state and national codes.
Caution: Installation can cause exposure to live components. Be sure to disconnect electrical
power before proceeding with installation.
Determine the location where the collector will be installed. Be sure to allow sufficient room
around the unit to service the sludge collection bin, or roll the unit out of position. Allow for the
inlet ducting and the exhaust air also. When selecting a location consider the floor surface;
a smooth and level floor will be helpful when moving unit for cleaning.
1. Uncrate collector using caution not to damage the paint while lifting or dismantling the
crate.
2. Remove any other item that may be on the skid.
3. When using a forklift, be careful lifting the unit as it is top heavy.
4. After placing the unit onto its location be sure to lock the front caster so the unit does not
move.
5. When make the electrical connection, a quick power plug is recommended so it is easy to
disconnect when unit is required to be moved for cleaning.
6. Check blower for proper rotation direction; if blower rotation is backward, interchange two
of the motor lead connections. (L1 and L2)
7. Start unit by depressing the start button located on the starter box.
8. Check total current draw on the motor with water in the unit and at the proper level. If the
amperage is higher than the rating on the motor, either the water level or the inlet needs
to be blocked off to reduce the total amperage. (For best performance, the motor should
run a few amps lower than total listed on motor name plate).
9. Water is added as needed through the front-loading door. Water should be filled to a level
about ½ way up the water sight window. (Middle of sight glass or approx. 9” up). Note

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that if waters comes out of the top of the exhaust silencer the water level is too high and
you need to take out some of the water.
10. After water and rust additives are added, and the inlet pipe is connected, start unit and
check the current draw. See general maintenance for type of additive and amount.
230 VOLT OPERATION
This unit is factory built and tested at 230 / 3 / Phase / 60 HZ Voltage and overloads are
size for this voltage also. (Will also run on 208 / 3 / 60 current).
460 VOLT OPERATION
The 5 HP motor on this unit can run at 460 / 3 / 60 voltage also, however the starting unit
and overloads along with the rewiring of the motor are required. Contact your local dealer
or Apex Machine Group if you require the unit to run on 460 voltage.
230 SINGLE PHASE VOLTAGE
Requires unit to be purchased this way.
OPERATION CONTROLS
For Starting and Stopping of this collector: Press the green button labeled START. Press
the red button labeled STOP.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. No lubrication of the main motor is required as it is permanent pre-lube type.
Keeping it clean is all that is required.
2. The sludge or sump should be raked or drained and washed out once the material
reaches a certain level and effects the air flow.
3. When cleaning the tank or sump tank area, with this unit on casters, it ca be
pushed over to a drain to be emptied and washed out. The easy to open front door
gives you access to the inside of the unit.
4. The use of biodegradable additive is recommended to help in containing any order
and rust from water being inactive for a period of time. (Syn Kool 7000 #101-
41080-05 from Lubrication Technologies Inc. 763-545-0707) is a source. Once
Water level is determined add about 16 oz of additive and if excessive foaming
happens reduce the ratio of the additive.
CONNECTION POINTS:
Only two connections are required; power supply to the starter box, located on the right
side of the unit and inlet pipe (6”) located at the back of the unit.

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SINGLE PHASE ELECRICAL BOM
PWDC EZ WC 52303-1
PWDC-5
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
5HP
1PH
230/1/60
24.4 FLA
2019/03/19
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REFERENCE ITEMS
SEE ELECTRICAL NAMEPLATE FOR OPTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MACHINE
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
52303-00-E1
COMMON PARTS
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE
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HEAD NO. 1 (FLA 24.4)
FUKUTA 5 HP 3450 ,IP54, FR 112M, BI BY 230/1/60
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NHD MS1-25D 1PH 5HP 230V 24-28A IP54 (MS1-25D1H7N282P)
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THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 230 OR 460
VOLTAGE

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THREE PHASE ELCTRICAL BOM 230 VOLT
PWC EZ WC 52303-1
PWDC-5
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
5HP
3PH
230/3/60
12.4 FLA
2012/06/19
Sheng
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REFERENCE ITEMS
SEE ELECTRICAL NAMEPLATE FOR OPTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MACHINE
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
52303-1-E1.E2
COMMON PARTS
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE
1
HEAD NO. 1 (FLA 12.4)
FUKUTA 5 HP 3450 ,IP54, FR 112M, B3 MNT, F2 BOX, 230/460/3/60
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NHD MS1-12D 3PH IP54
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THRE PHASE ELECTRICAL BOM 460 VOLT
PWC EZ WC 52303-1
PWDC-5
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
5HP
3PH
460/3/60
6.2 FLA
2012/06/19
Sheng
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REFERENCE ITEMS
SEE ELECTRICAL NAMEPLATE FOR OPTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS
MACHINE
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
52303-00-E2
COMMON PARTS
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE
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HEAD NO. 1 (FLA 6.2)
FUKUTA 5 HP 3450 ,IP54, FR 112M, B3 MNT, F2 BOX,460/3/60
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NHD MS1-12D 3PH 5HP 460V 7.5A IP54 (MS1-12D 3S7N82P)
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Parts&List&for&
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P-0009!
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Blower!Fan!
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P-0005!
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Blower!Housing!!
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P-0007!
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Blower!Housing!Mounting!!Plate!
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P-0018!
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Straight!Caster!
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P-0001!
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Diffusor!Mounting!Tube!
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P-0002!
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Silencer!!
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P-0012!
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Separator!Tube!
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Sealing!Gasket!
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P-0024!
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Support!Bracket!
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P-0027!
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Knob!
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P-0026!
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Support!Rod!
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P-0008!
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Separator!
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P-0003!
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Front!door!
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P-0014!
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Separator!Sprt!Bracket!
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P-0015!
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Separator!Sprt!Bracket!
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P-0004!
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Silencer!top!screen!
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P-0017!
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Control!Box!
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P-0006!
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Unit!Frame!!

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