Carbatec DC-1200P User manual

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DC-1200P MANUAL
2HP Dust Collector
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and professionals across Australia and New Zealand, since 1987.
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advancements more accessible to Aussie woodworkers.
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If you cannot nd an item on this list, carefully
check around and inside the machine and remove
packaging materials from the cartons. Often,
these items get lost in packaging materials while
unpacking or they are pre-installed at the factory.
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DO NOT use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner
to remove any protective coatings.
1. Remove parts from all of the cartons
and lay them on a clean work surface.
2. Remove any protective materials and
coatings from all of the parts of the cyclone
dust extractor. The protective coatings can
be removed by spraying WD-40 on them and
wiping it o with a soft cloth. This may need
to be redone several times before all of the
protective coatings are removed completely.
3. Compare the items above to verify that all
items are accounted for before discarding
the shipping box.
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A. Hose
B. Collector body & fan/motor
assembly
C. Collector
D. Base
E. Upper bag support
F. Collector supports
G. Inlet
H. Filter & collection bags
I. Seal
J. Four casters
K. Fastener packs
L. Outlet adaptor
M. Two hose clamps
N. Handle
O. Bag clamp
The following items are provided in 1 package (1 carton).
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
WELCOME
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DATE OF PURCHASE:
SERIAL NUMBER:
Record the serial number and date of purchase
in your manual for future reference.
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Made in for:
CARBATEC PTY LTD
Brisbane - Australia
Model:
Voltage
Freq:
Phase:
Amp:
kW:
Speed:
Lot No.:
Serial No.:
Date:
QUALITY INSPECTED
Key information can be found on the inspection
panel, found on the rear of the machine.
IMPORTANT

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NOTE: The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent
the current machine model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements
may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Carbatec to modify previously
delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this
manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and
operation of this machine.
Introduction 2
What’s in the box 3
Key information 4
Safety instructions - General 6-9
Safety instructions - Dust Collector 9-10
Safety instructions - Electrical 11
Overview 12
Specications 13
Assembly 14-21
Operation 22–23
Maintenance 24-25
Parts diagram/Parts list 26-27
Troubleshooting 28-29
Wiring diagram 30
Warranty 31
CONTENTS
CONTENTS

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A safety alert symbol Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result
in property damage.
Carbatec products bearing the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) have been
tested in accordance with applicable Australian/New Zealand Standards
to ensure their compliance with all mandatory standards and regulations
(applicable at time of original sale). Carbatec Pty Ltd are registered as a
responsible supplier with relevant Australian government departments and
our products are registered on the EESS & ACMA database.
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SYMBOL MEANING
IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this
equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend
that this tool not be modied and/or used for any other application other than that for
which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, do not use the tool
until you have contacted us and we have advised you.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
!
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety
alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool.
Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or
serious personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating a power tool can be dangerous if
safety and common sense are ignored. The
operator must be familiar with the operation of
this machine. Read this manual to understand this
machine. DO NOT OPERATE this machine IF YOU
DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND the limitations of
this tool. DO NOT MODIFY this machine in any way.
BEFORE USING
THIS MACHINE
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To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool,
read and follow all of the Safety and Operating
Instructions before operating the machine.
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1. SOME DUST CREATED BY USING
POWER TOOLS CONTAINS CHEMICALS
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive 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 lter out microscopic particles.
2. READ this entire manual. LEARN how to use
the tool for its intended applications.
3. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied
with a 3-prong plug, it must be plugged into
a 3-contact electrical receptacle. The third
prong is used to ground the tool and provide
protection against accidental electric shock.
4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING
ENVIRONMENT. Do not use electrical tools in
a damp environment or expose them to rain.
5. DO NOT USE electrical tools in the presence
of FLAMMABLE liquids or gases.
6. ALWAYS KEEP THE AREA CLEAN, well lit,
and organized. Do not work in an environment
with oor surfaces that are slippery from
debris, grease, and wax.
7. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. Do
not permit people to be in the immediate
work area, especially when the electrical tool
is operating.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an
operation for which it was not designed. It
will do a safer and higher quality job by only
performing operations for which the tool was
intended.
9. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
or jewellery. These items can get caught in
the machine during operations and pull the
operator into the moving parts. The user
must wear a protective cover on their hair, if
hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any
moving parts.
10. CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by
removing switch keys, unplugging tools from
the electrical receptacles, and using padlocks.
GENERAL SAFETY
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11. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE
when making adjustments, changing parts or
performing any maintenance.
12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND
IN WORKING ORDER.
13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure
that the power switch is in the “OFF” position
before plugging in the power cord to the
electrical receptacle.
14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from
the immediate area prior to turning “ON”
the machine.
15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Use of incorrect or improper accessories
could cause serious injury to the operator
and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt,
check the instruction manual that comes with
that particular accessory.
16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL
UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to the
“OFF” position. Do not leave the tool until it
has come to a complete stop.
17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury
could result if the tool tips over, or you
accidentally contact the tool.
18. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING ABOVE OR
NEAR the tool where anyone might try to
stand on the tool to reach it.
19. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. Do not extend
yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant
rubber soled shoes. Keep oor clear of
debris, grease, and wax.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always
keep tools clean and in good working order.
Keep all blades and tool bits sharp, dress
grinding wheels and change other abrasive
accessories when worn.
21. EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR
DAMAGED PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE
TOOL. Carefully check all guards to see that
they operate properly, are not damaged, and
perform their intended functions. Check for
alignment, binding or breaking of moving
parts. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be immediately repaired or replaced.
22. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WHILE TIRED,
OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
MEDICATION OR ALCOHOL.
23. SECURE ALL WORK. Use clamps or jigs to
secure the work piece. This is safer than
attempting to hold the work piece with
your hands.
24. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE
DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN
OPERATING A POWER TOOL. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
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25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO
PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST
OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood
dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos
dust. Direct particles away from face and
body. Always operate tool in well ventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal. Use
dust extraction system wherever possible.
Exposure to dust may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease),
cancer, and death. Avoid breathing dust, and
avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on
your skin may promote absorption of harmful
material. Always use properly tting AS/NZS
approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure, and wash exposed
areas with soap and water.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
26. USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD
CONDITION. Use of extension cords should
be avoided where possible. When using an
extension cord, be sure to have a cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw, and with compatible pin conguration
and connections. NEVER use an extension
cord rated at less than your machine.
Longer run extensions will need heavier
duty extension cords. Only connect your
extension cord or machine to a receptacle
that accepts your plug and never modify your
plug to suit a receptacle.
DUST COLLECTOR SAFETY
INTENDED USE
This dust collector is only intended for collecting
wood dust and chips from woodworking
machines. Do not use this dust collector to collect
metal, dirt, pebbles, drywall, asbestos, lead
paint, silica, liquids, aerosols, or any ammable,
combustible, or hazardous materials.
HAZARDOUS DUST
Dust created while using machinery may cause
cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory
damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with
each work piece material, and always wear a
AS/NZS-approved respirator to reduce your risk.
DUST ALLERGIES
Dust from certain woods may cause an allergic
reaction in people and animals. Make sure you
know what type of wood dust you will be exposed
to in case there is a possibility of an allergic
reaction.
WEAR A RESPIRATOR
Fine dust that is too small to be caught in the lter
will be blown into the ambient air during operation.
Always wear a AS/NZS-approved respirator during
operation and for a short time after to reduce your
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o the dust collector, disconnect it from power,
and wait for the impeller to stop–then empty the
collection container into an approved airtight
metal container.
OPERATING LOCATION
To reduce respiratory exposure to ne dust,
locate permanently installed dust collectors away
from the working area, or in another room that is
equipped with a smoke detector. Do not operate
the dust collector in rainy or wet locations.
Exposure to water may create a shock hazard or
decrease the life of the machine.
STATIC ELECTRICITY
Plastic dust lines generate high amounts of static
electricity as dust chips pass through them.
Although rare, sparks caused by static electricity
can cause explosions or re. To reduce this risk,
make sure all dust lines are thoroughly grounded
by using a grounding wire.
REGULAR CLEANING
Regularly check/empty the collection bags or
drum to avoid the buildup of ne dust that can
increase the risk of re. Make sure to regularly
clean the surrounding area where the machine
is operated–excessive dust buildup on overhead
lights, heaters, electrical panels, or other heat
sources will increase the risk of re.
!
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is dierent. Accidents
are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine with
respect and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury
may occur.
DUST COLLECTOR SAFETY
EMPTYING DUST
When emptying dust from the collection container,
wear a respirator and safety glasses. Empty dust
away from ignition sources and into an approved
container.
DISCONNECT POWER
SUPPLY
Turn the switch o, disconnect the dust collector
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.
SUSPENDED DUST
PARTICLES AND IGNITION
SOURCES
Do not operate the dust collector in areas where
explosion risks are high. Areas of high risk include,
but are not limited to, areas near pilot lights, open
ames, or other ignition sources.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
Only operate the dust collector in locations that
contain a re suppression system or have a re
extinguisher nearby.
IMPELLER HAZARDS
Do not place your hands or tools near the open
inlet during operation for any reason. The powerful
suction could easily cause accidental contact with
the impeller, which will cause serious personal
injury or damage to the machine. Always keep
small animals and children away from open dust
collection inlets.
AVOIDING SPARKS
Do not allow steel or rocks to strike the impeller–
this may produce sparks. Sparks can smolder in
wood dust for a long time before a re is detected.
If you accidentally cut into wood containing tramp
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FIG. BFIG. A
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This tool must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electric shock. IN THE
EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides the path of least resistance
for electric current and reduces the risk of electric
shock. This tool may be equipped with an electric
cord that has an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug MUST Be plugged
into a matching electrical receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
If it will not t the electrical receptacle, have the
proper electrical receptacle installed by a
qualied electrician.
IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the
equipment grounding conductor can result in
risk of electric shock. The conductor with the
green insulation (with or without yellow stripes)
is the equipment grounding conductor. DO NOT
connect the equipment grounding conductor to a
live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is necessary.
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
or service personnel if you do not completely
understand the grounding instructions, or if you
are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-prong grounding plug and a 3-pole receptacle
that accepts the tool’s plug. Replace a damaged
or worn cord immediately.
Power tools and machinery are intended for use
on a circuit that has an electrical receptacle as
shown in FIGURE A that shows a 10 Amp 3-wire
electrical plug and corresponding electrical
receptacle that has a grounding conductor.
If this particular tool has been designed and tted
with a two prong electrical plug, ensure it displays
the ‘Double Insulated’ logo shown in FIGURE B,
before connecting to a 3- wire receptacle.
!
Never modify the standard tted electrical
plugs to t your receptacle.
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A. Upper bag support rod (not shown)
B. Filtration bag
C. Impellor to collector hose
D. Collection bag
E. Collector support rods
F. Base
G. Swivel casters x 4
H. Collector
I. ON/OFF switch
J. Motor
K. Inlet port
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DC-1200P SPECIFICATIONS
CODE DC-1200P
MOTOR 1500 W (2HP) Induction - regular 10A plug
COLLECTION BAG TYPE Plastic
DRUM DIAMETER 480 mm
FILER BAG FITTED Needlefelt 5 micron
INLET HOLE SIZE 1 x Ø125 / 2 x Ø100 mm
NUMBER OF INTAKE HOLES 2 x Ø100 mm
BAG VOLUME 0.15m3
AIR FLOW (MAX) 1200CFM
OVERALL SIZE (LxWxH) 850mm x 560mm x 1950mm
NET WEIGHT 47kg
SHIPPING WEIGHT 51kg
SPECIFICATIONS
560 mm
1950 mm
850 mm

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• The dust collector is not pre-assembled. After unpacking, the machine must be
installed prior to use.
• Transport the dust collector in its packing crate to a place near its nal installation
site before unpacking it.
• If the packaging shows signs of possible transport damage, take the necessary
precautions not to damage the machine when unpacking.
• If any damage is discovered, the carrier and/or shipper must be notied of this
fact immediately to establish any claim which might arise.
A. PLACEMENT LOCATION
Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and additional space needed for auxiliary stands,
work tables, or other machinery when establishing a location for this machine in the
shop. See dimensions on page 13, for reference.
ASSEMBLY
To keep freight costs to a minimum and reduce damage in transport, this
cyclone dust collector will require a signicant amount of assembly and will
require some heavy lifting. Ensure you have additional people to assist with
lifting etc.
Scan QR code to view.
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Fig. C
Fig. B
ASSEMBLY
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The machine is heavy.
DO NOT over-exert yourself while assembling
the machine. Two people are required to safely
assemble it.
To ensure the assembly process goes smoothly,
rst clean any parts that are covered or coated in
heavy-duty rust preventative (if applicable).
B. ATTACHING CASTERS
1. To assemble, place the base plate
upside down and attach the four casters
through the relevant holes, and tighten
with a wrench.
Fig. B
C. SECURING BASE PLATE
1. With the collector body and fan/motor
assembly in place, secure it to the base
plate using the screws and washers
provided as shown.
Fig. C

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Fig. E
Fig. D1
D. MOUNTING THE OUTLET
ADAPTOR
1. Next mount the outlet adaptor (I) to
the collector body as shown with seal
seated between housing and tting.
Fig. D1 & D2
E. MOUNTING SUPPORT TO
BASE
2. The collector supports can now be
mounted to the base plate as shown.
Fig. E
Note: Top of supports must have tabs
facing inwards (as shown).
Fig. E
ASSEMBLY
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Fig. FF. ATTACH COLLECTOR TO
SUPPORTS
1. Attach the collector to the two outer
collector supports, ensuring that the
collector hole is facing towards the
impellor/motor assy.
Fig. F
G. INSTALL UPPER BAG
SUPPORT
1. The upper bag support can now be
installed onto the collector support as
shown using the collector support bolts.
Fig. G
ASSEMBLY
Fig. G

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ASSEMBLY
H. ATTACHING THE HOSE
1. Attach one end of the hose to the
collector body, and the other end to the
side hole of the collector, and secure
with the hose clamps supplied.
Fig. H
Fig. H

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I. PLACING AND SECURING
FILTER BAGS
1. Place the collector needlefelt lter bag
onto the dust collector and secure with
the belts as shown. The clamp runs
through the pocket sewn into the lter
bag.
Fig. IA
2. The upper bag should be hanging from
the upper bag support as shown.
Fig. IB
3. Attach the plastic collection bag to the
lower part, using the clips to retain the
bag, as you wrap the clamp around and
fasten.
Fig. IC

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Fig. K
ASSEMBLY
J. ATTACHING THE INLET
1. The inlet can now be placed over the
intake hole of the fan/motor assembly
as shown.
Fig. JA
K. READY TO PERFORM
2. The dust collector is now ready to
perform a test run!
Fig. K
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