Clear vue cyclones Cv1450 User manual

Clear Vue

Cyclones

Clear Vue

Cyclones

145 Nix Road

Liberty, SC 29657

888-299-0221

www.clearvuecyclones.com

CV1450/1700/1950 Installation Guide

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Disclaimers & Warnings

WARNING: All persons, by purchasing a motorized dust collection system, motor, or individual parts

from CLEAR VUE CYCLONES, or using these instructions which are provided as suggestions only,

agree to the following disclaimer:

Installing and/or operating this motorized dust collection system, or use of individual parts,

involves the risk of serious bodily injury or even death. The buyer and user accept total

responsibility for any and all operation or use that may lead to personal injury, economic

loss, social distress, other losses, costs and damages. Seller is not responsible for injuries

and or damages of any kind resulting from operating this motorized dust collection system,

motor, or use of individual parts or instructions.

Duplication of any part of this manual without expressed written permission from

Bushey Enterprises, Inc. is prohibited.

IMPORTANT!

Minimum Recommended Ceiling Height

A minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 8 feet (96 inches) is required for a 20-gallon steel drum.

The content of this manual is based upon the assembly of the system under an 8’ ceiling.

If you have purchased a 30-gallon or a 40-gallon Steel Collection Drum from Clear

Vue, additional ceiling height is required. You will need to account for this additional

height during assembly.

• The 30-gallon steel drum requires a minimum ceiling height of 103".

• The 40-gallon steel drum requires a minimum ceiling height of 98".

If your ceiling is lower than this recommended height, please contact us at 888-299-0221 to discuss

your alternate installation options.

Leaks

To maximize performance of your dust collection system, it will be imperative to check for leaks. Leaks on the

suction side of the system will reduce the CFM (cubic feet per minute) performance levels. We recommend the

sealing of all connections in your ducting.

Leaks in the collection drum or at the bottom of the cyclone are a major problem. Such leaks will cause an up-

flow of air through the cyclone and prevent the dust from entering the collection drum. This will affect the

separation efficiency of the cyclone and more dust will advance through to your filters, which may cause

blockage and/or motor failure.

Leaks found anywhere after the dust reaches the blower may be blown back into your shop. This is a

hazardous situation, and these leaks should be sealed immediately.

Testing for leaks can be done by performing a “smoke test”. With any smoke-producing device (such as an

incense stick), waft the smoke around the various seams of the system. Leaks in the ducting will cause the

smoke to disperse. Leaks around the base of the cyclone will cause the smoke to be pulled in. Seal any leaks

for optimal performance.

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Table of Contents

Disclaimers & Warnings ...................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 3

Dimensional Drawing .......................................................................................... 4

Cyclone Components ......................................................................................... 5

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 6

Installation Tools ................................................................................................. 7

Box Contents ...................................................................................................... 8

Installing Clear Vue Wall Mounting Brackets* .................................................... 9

Constructing the Hanger Plate & Motor Assembly ........................................... 10

Attaching the Impeller ....................................................................................... 12

Hanging the Motor/Impeller Assembly .............................................................. 14

Assembling the 90° Filter Transition (filtered systems only) ............................. 15

Attaching the 90° Filter Transition (filtered systems only) ................................. 16

Attaching the Straight Exhaust Transition 8” (non-filtered systems only) ......... 17

Attaching the Blower Housing to the Cyclone Body ......................................... 18

Installing the Intake and Leveling the Cyclone ................................................. 19

Assembling the Flangeless Filter Stack (filtered systems only) ........................ 20

Installing the Filter Stack Assembly (filtered systems only) .............................. 21

Modifying the Collection Drum Lid .................................................................... 22

Installing the Collection Drum and Final Adjustments ...................................... 23

Installing Your Power Box ................................................................................. 24

Pairing Your Receiver and Remote .................................................................. 25

Electrical – Single-Phase Motors ...................................................................... 25

Electrical – Three-Phase Motors ...................................................................... 27

System Maintenance ........................................................................................ 28

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Dimensional Drawing

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Cyclone Components

*Collection Bin sold separately from Clear Systems.

Motor

Impeller

90° Filter Transition

(Replaced with Straight

8” Exhaust on non-

filtered systems)

Filters

Filter Clean

Out Box

Collection Drum*

6” Flex Hose

Cyclone Body

Intake Chute

Blower Housing

Hanger Plate

Wall Mounting

Brackets

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Specifications

CV1450

CV1700

CV1950

System Performance

1,450 CFM at baseline

static pressure of 2.25”

1,700 CFM at baseline

static pressure of 2.25”

1,950 CFM at baseline

static pressure of 2.25”

Footprint with Filters

52” x 21-½”

Footprint without Filters

45” x 21-½”

Minimum Height*

96”

Weight with Filters**

Single Phase – 164 lbs

Three Phase – 214 lbs

Single Phase – 164 lbs

Three Phase – 214 lbs

Single Phase – 164 lbs

Three Phase – 214 lbs

Weight without Filters**

Single Phase – 130 lbs

Three Phase – 180 lbs

Single Phase – 130 lbs

Three Phase – 180 lbs

Single Phase – 130 lbs

Three Phase – 180 lbs

Blower Assembly

15” steel, backward-

inclined impeller

16” steel, backward-

inclined impeller

16” steel, backward-

inclined impeller

Cyclone Diameter

18”

Intake Size

6.25” ID (sized for 6”

sewer & drain PVC –

ASTM D2729 or SDR 35)

6.25” ID (sized for 6”

sewer & drain PVC –

ASTM D3034 or SDR 35)

8.5” ID (sized for 8” sewer

& drain PVC – ASTM

D3034 or SDR 35)

Intake Angle

Upward, 9°

Country of Origin

USA

Assembly Time

4-8 hours, with 2 people

Motor:

Manufacturer

Baldor Electric

HP Rating

5 HP, non-TEC

Speed

Single Phase – 3,600 rpm

Three Phase – 3,470 rpm

Single Phase – 3,600 rpm

Three Phase – 3,470 rpm

Single Phase – 3,600 rpm

Three Phase – 3,470 rpm

Current

Single Phase –

21.8 FLA at 230V

Three Phase –

11.6 FLA at 230V

5.8 FLA at 460V

Single Phase –

21.8 FLA at 230V

Three Phase –

11.6 FLA at 230V

5.8 FLA at 460V

Single Phase –

21.8 FLA at 230V

Three Phase –

11.6 FLA at 230V

5.8 FLA at 460V

Auto Overload Protection

Yes

Electrical:

Minimum Circuit Size

Single Phase – 30 amps

Three Phase –

15 amps at 230V

10 amps at 460V

Single Phase – 30 amps

Three Phase –

15 amps at 230V

10 amps at 460V

Single Phase – 30 amps

Three Phase –

15 amps at 230V

10 amps at 460V

Minimum Recommended

Wire Size

10 gauge

Filters:

Manufacturer

Wynn Environmental

Model #

9B300NANO

Material

100% Nanofiber laminate

Area

300 sq ft each

Separation Efficiency

99.999% at 0.5 micron

MERV Rating

15

Dimensions

12.75” OD x 34” H x 8.4”

ID

12.75” OD x 34” H x 8.4”

ID

12.75” OD x 34” H x 8.4”

ID

* Lower ceiling height installations available. Please contact Customer Service at 888-299-0221 for more details.

** System weight only. Collection drum not included in total weight of system.

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Installation Tools

Items Needed for Installation:

• 9⁄16” Wrench

• 7⁄16” Wrench

• 3⁄32” Hex Key

• Drill

• Level

• Hammer

• 6’ Ladder

• Tape Measure

• Box Cutter

• (1) tube of Caulk

o ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex Caulk plus Silicone (color Crystal Clear) is

recommended simply because it dries the clearest. Other brands/types may

be used.

• Collection Drum with Lid

o Container must be round, airtight, and not subject to collapse.

o See the section on Modifying the Collection Drum Lid for additional items that

may be needed.

• ½” thick by 1” wide gasket or weather stripping (for tight seal on the lid of the

Collection Drum).

*Wall Mounting Brackets and Filter Clean Out Box are available for purchase at

www.clearvuecyclones.com.

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Box Contents

Cyclone Box:

• Cyclone body

• Intake chute

• 6” length of 6” flex hose

• (2) 6” flex hose clamps

• Straight Exhaust Transition for 8”

Flex Hose (non-filtered systems only)

Materials Box:

• Blower Housing with motor plate

• Impeller

• Hanger Plate

• Wall Mounting Brackets with

hardware kit

• 90° Transition sides and end plate

(filtered systems only)

• 90° Filter Transition inner and outer

plastic sides (filtered systems only)

• Hardware kit:

o (4) 3⁄8” x 1-¼” bolts

o (4) 3⁄8” flat washers

o (4) 3⁄8” lock washer

o (8) 5⁄16” x 1” rubber bushings

o (4) #6-18 x 3⁄8” pan head screws

o (6) #6 x 1-5⁄8” sheet rock screws

o (7) #6 x 1-¼” sheet rock screws

o (8) ¼”-20 lock washers

o (28) ¼”-20 flat washers

o (24) ¼”-20 nuts

o (4) ¼”-20 x 7” threaded rods

o (4) ¼”-20 x 1-½” hex bolts

• Taper-lock bushing with (3) bolts

Motor Box:

• Baldor Electric Motor

o Motor key will be taped to

motor – do not discard!

o If the motor key is lost or

missing, it is easiest to obtain

from a Hardware store such as

Ace, Lowe’s, or Home Depot.

The standard is 3/16” x 3/16” x

1- ½”.

Filters (if applicable):

• Shipped separately from Wynn

Environmental for continental US

orders

Filter Clean Out Box: (filtered systems only)

• Filter Clean Out Box

• Filter Clamp and hardware

Electrical Box: (Single Phase Systems Only)

• May be Shipped separately for

continental US orders

• Electrical junction box with relay

• 6’ whip

• (1) remote

IMPORTANT

Check the contents of your boxes BEFORE

ASSEMBLY to verify there was no damage

sustained during shipment. Once a unit is

assembled it cannot be returned. If there are

any issues, please contact Customer Service

at 888-299-0221.

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Installing Clear Vue Wall Mounting Brackets*

1. Measure where top of the crossbar will be mounted on the wall and mark accordingly.

Our 8’ installation requires the top edge of crossbar to be mounted at 95.5”.

If your ceilings are higher than 8’ and you are using a collection drum that is taller than

27”, you will need to increase the mounting height of your brackets accordingly. The

measurement does not need to be exact – a longer length of flex hose can be used

between the base of the cyclone and collection drum to take up any excess height.

2. Attach the mounting board with the top flush to the

95.5”. Use the appropriate wood screws (not

included) to attach it to your wall studs.

a. Attach the crossbar to the recessed portion of

the mounting board using 5⁄16” x 2” lag bolts (if

you mount on the outer holes you may need to

take out one of the bolts in order

to attach the arms

3. Slide support arms onto crossbar.

a. Position arms accordingly – the arms can be spaced so that the hanger plate is

situated either lengthwise or widthwise

4. Mount crossbar to the studs of the wall,

using a minimum of 5⁄16” x 2” lag bolts (not

included).

If you choose to mount the crossbar to the wall first before attaching the arms, use

the inner holes for mounting as the arms will not slide past the lag bolts. Once arms

are attached, you can the fasten lag bolts in the outer set of holes.

B

3

D

C

Mounting Board

Support Arms

Crossbar

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¼”-20 lock

washer

¼”-20

nut

5⁄16” x 1”

rubber

bushing

Constructing the Hanger Plate & Motor Assembly

1. Assemble the threaded rod hardware:

a. Set up (4) threaded rods with the items shown. Leave about 2 to 2 ½” between item

groups.

2. Locate the motor plate – it is the round disc secured to the top of the blower housing with (6)

clips. Separate it from the blower housing by removing the (6) clips and associated

hardware. Set these clips and hardware aside.

3. Insert (1) threaded rod assembly into each hole of the

motor plate, with the hardware situated down.

a. Thread rod into T-nuts until they almost “bottom out”.

The T-nuts are installed on the rabbet side, which is facing down

in the picture. Make sure the T-nuts are on the bottom side

before inserting the threaded rod from the top.

b. Once installed, the top washer should be approximately

4” above the motor plate.

c. Repeat for (3) remaining threaded rod assemblies.

4. Slide the hanger plate onto the threaded rod assemblies.

The strips on the hanger plate should be facing UP.

5. Install the remaining hardware above the

hanger plate as pictured.

a. Leave the ¼”-20 nuts above and

below the hanger plate loose as

they will be used to level the

cyclone after it is hung.

¼”-20 flat

washer

¼”-20

nut

¼”-20 flat

washer

2 – 2 ½”

4”

¼”-20 flat

washer

5⁄16” x 1” rubber

bushing

¼”-20 nuts

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6. Stand the motor on end, with the shaft facing up towards the ceiling.

7. Attach the motor to the hanger plate assembly:

a. Turn the hanger plate assembly over so

that the hanger plate is down and set it

on the motor. Be sure the holes on the

motor plate align with those on the face

of the motor.

8. Install (1) 3⁄8” x 1-¼” bolt through each of the

holes on the motor plate into the holes on the

face of the motor, using (1) 3⁄8” lock washer and

(1) 3⁄8” flat washers per bolt.

9. Tighten each motor bolt securely.

Completed Hanger Plate & Motor Assembly

Do NOT turn the motor on until the system is completely

assembled, including the collection drum. Doing so may cause

the circuit breaker to trip, physical damage to the system and/or

bodily harm.

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Attaching the Impeller

Improper installation of your impeller can lead to the impeller coming off

during operation. Significant damage to your system and/or bodily harm can

result. It is imperative that you read and follow these directions closely.

Detailed assembly videos can be found under the Assembly Instruction

section of our website at www.clearvuecyclones.com.

1. Locate the taper-lock bushing (and screws) inside the blower housing box.

2. Loosely attach the taper-lock bushing to the impeller:

a. Insert the (3) taper-lock

bolts into the larger, non-

threaded holes in the taper-

lock bushing.

b. Slide the taper-lock into

the hub in the center of the

impeller with the wider side

up, lining up the taper-lock

bolts with the threaded

holes on the impeller.

c. Finger-tighten the bolts to

secure them in place.

Make sure the taper-lock bolts are inserted through the larger,

non-threaded holes in the taper-lock bushing, into the threaded

holes of the impeller. The alternate set of holes is used for

impeller removal only.

3. Position the impeller:

a. Slide the impeller onto the motor shaft,

with the taper-lock bushing facing up.

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b. Insert the motor key and lightly tighten the setscrew using a 2.5mm hex key until it

cannot fall out.

For three phase motors, use the motor key that came inside the box with the taper-

lock bushing. If there was a key taped to the motor, do not use it.

a. For One Phase motors, lift the impeller so that the bushing is flush with the top of the

motor shaft.

b. For Three Phase motors, lift the impeller so that the bushing sits ¼” below the top of the

motor shaft.

4. Tighten the taper-lock bolts:

a. Consecutively tighten each taper-lock bolt with a 4

mm hex key by a ¼ revolution, until they are all tight.

The tightening of each bolt will cause the

subsequent bolts to feel as if they have loosened.

b. Repeat this process until each bolt is as tight as

possible, without over-torqueing the bolt.

Upon completion, there should be a minimum of ¼”

clearance between the back of the impeller and the

motor bolts intalled in the motor plate. There also may

be up to a 1⁄8” – 1⁄4” gap between the taper-lock

bushing and the impeller hub.

5. Firmly tighten the setscrew against the motor key using a 2.5 mm hex key.

≥¼”

1⁄8” – 1⁄4”

¼”

1⁄8” – 1⁄4”

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Hanging the Motor/Impeller Assembly

If you purchased an Electrical Box with your system, it is recommended that you wire the

6’ whip into the wiring box of the motor first, prior to hanging the motor/impeller assembly.

Please refer to the Electrical Box instruction sheet for more detail.

1. Hang the motor/impeller assembly:

a. With the help of your installation partner, turn the motor/impeller assembly over so that

the fins of the impeller are facing downward.

b. Rotate the assembly so that the wiring box on the motor will be accessible, once

mounted.

b. Slide the assembly onto the Wall Mounting brackets – the hanger plate can be

situated either lengthwise or widthwise, depending on installation.

2. The motor/impeller assembly will be secured to the Wall Mounting Brackets after the cyclone

has been installed. This allows for the ability to move the motor/impeller assembly in or out a

couple of inches to make installation of the cyclone easier.

Do NOT turn the motor on until the system is completely

assembled, including the collection drum. Doing so may cause

the circuit breaker to trip, physical damage to the system and/or

bodily harm.

Motor Wiring Box

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Assembling the 90° Filter Transition (filtered systems only)

1. Begin by inserting the outer and inner plastic sides into the

grooves of the side plates to form the transition.

2. Slip the assembled sides of the transition into the slot of the

round end plate

a. The straight ends of the two MDF side plates should be

seated into the groove of end plate.

3. Secure the filter transition end plate:

a. Drill (4) small pilot holes in the bottom of

the round end plate.

b. Attach the transition end plate using (4) #6

x 1-¼” sheet rock screws.

Do not caulk the seams of the 90° Filter Transition until it is installed on the blower

housing.

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Attaching the 90° Filter Transition (filtered systems only)

1. Using a 7/16” wrench, loosen the (4) bolts

closest to the rectangular opening on the

blower housing and expand it slightly.

2. Slip the 90° filter transition onto the blower

housing with the sides of the transition

outside of the plastic wrapper of the

blower.

a. Tighten the bolts on the blower

housing to clamp the transition in

place.

3. With the transition positioned, drill (2) holes through each side of the transition where it

overlaps with the blower housing plastic wrapper, using a 5⁄16” bit.

4. Insert a ¼”-20 x 1-½” hex bolt into each hole

from the inside, with the ends pointed towards the

exterior of the assembly.

a. Secure the transition in place using a

¼”-20 lock washer, ¼”-20 flat washer

and a ¼”-20 nut.

b. Repeat for (3) remaining holes.

5. Center the two plastic sides of the transition

between the blower housing and the

transition end plate by sliding them up or

down accordingly.

6. Caulk the seams of your blower housing (where plastic meets MDF), as well as where the

90° filter transition attaches to the blower housing, using clear silicone caulk. Be sure to cover

all seams.

Sealing your blower housing and transition is very important. If there are any leaks, the

unit will blow fine dust into your shop.

Do not remove the white block of wood mounted to the inside of your

blower housing. This block counters the sound as the impeller blade

passes by the larger opening of the blower housing, reducing noise.

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Attaching the Straight Exhaust Transition 8” (non-filtered systems only)

1. Using a 7/16” wrench, loosen the (4) bolts

closest to the rectangular opening on the

blower housing and expand it slightly.

2. If the plastic sides of the blower housing

exhaust are not pre-drilled:

a. Dry-fit the straight 8” exhaust

transition to the blower housing.

b. Use the holes in the MDF sides

of the exhaust transition as

guides to pre-drill holes in the

plastic sides of the blower

housing exhaust.

3. Insert a ¼”-20 x 1-½” hex bolt into each hole from the inside, with the ends pointed towards

the exterior of the assembly.

a. Secure the transition in place using a ¼”-20 lock washer, ¼”-20 flat washer and a ¼”-

20 nut.

b. Repeat for (3) remaining holes.

4. The exhaust is sized for 8” flex hose (or any style of pipe with an 8” ID), used to duct to the

final termination point outdoors.

7. Caulk the seams of your blower housing (where plastic meets MDF), as well as where the

straight 8” exhaust attaches to the blower housing, using clear silicone caulk. Be sure to

cover all seams.

Sealing the exhaust is very important. If there are any leaks, the unit will blow fine dust

into your shop.

Do not remove the white block of wood mounted to the inside of your

blower housing. This block counters the sound as the impeller blade

passes by the larger opening of the blower housing, reducing noise.

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Attaching the Blower Housing to the Cyclone Body

1. Place the cyclone body, right-side up and well-supported, in a drum or bin to keep the unit

from tipping over. If a drum or bin is not available, the cyclone’s shipping box can be

shortened and used for support as well.

2. Set the blower housing on top of the cyclone.

Determine the desired orientation of the cyclone intake

relative to the exhaust opening on the blower housing.

The position of the intake can be rotated in any

direction with respect to the exhaust. This will not

affect system performance in any way.

3. Secure the blower housing to the top of the cyclone

body with (6) #6 x 1-5⁄8” sheet rock screws, using the

pre-marked divots on the blower housing bottom as

guides.

4. With the assistance of a helper, lift the cyclone body

up so that the impeller is seated within the blower

housing and the motor plate is aligned with the opening on the top of the blower housing.

a. If no help is available, remove the cyclone from the drum or bin used to secure it in

step 1 and place a piece of plywood across the top of the container. Carefully position

the cyclone body on top of the plywood and under the motor assembly, ensuring it

does not tip, maintaining contact at all times. Slip a series of boards under the cyclone

to lift the unit until the motor plate is correctly aligned with the top of the blower

housing.

5. Secure the blower housing to the motor plate:

a. Reinstall the (6) clips removed earlier using using (1)

¼”-20 x 1-½” hex bolt, (1) ¼”-20 lock washer, and

(1) ¼”-20 flat washer per clip.

b. Leave the clips loose enough to allow for rotation of

the cyclone.

The motor plate will not sit flush with the top of the

blower housing by design.

It is not necessary to seal the seam between the cyclone and blower housing, or

the seam between the blower housing and motor plate, with silicone.

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Installing the Intake and Leveling the Cyclone

1. Rotate the cyclone, if necessary, so the portion of the intake chute extending from the cyclone

body is accessible.

2. Attach the intake transition to the cyclone by lining

up the pre-drilled holes and inserting (4) #6-18 x 3⁄8”

pan head screws.

3. Seal the seam between the chute and transition with

silicone.

4. Rotate the cyclone, if necessary, into position and

tighten the (6) clips on the top of the blower housing.

The position of the cyclone/blower housing

assembly can be rotated in any direction. This

will not affect system performance in any way.

5. Place a level across the top of the blower housing to ensure that the cyclone is level.

a. To raise the system upward, tighten the ¼”-20 nuts above the hanger plate, moving

them down the threaded rod assembly towards the floor. Loosen the ¼”-20 nuts

below the hanger plate as needed.

b. To lower the system downward, loosen the ¼”-20 nuts above the hanger plate,

moving them up the threaded rod assembly towards the ceiling.

When finished, the cyclone should be within a ¼” of being level in all directions.

6. Tighten the ¼”-20 nuts above and below the hanger plate so they are snug without

causing the bushings to bulge.

Wonder why there’s a hole in the side of your cyclone?

This hole allows for a small amount of air movement in the area above the inner ramp in

order to prevent dust from accumulating over time.

Do not plug this hole!

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