Oneida Air Systems Dust Deputy AXD990003 User manual

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Build your own Super Cyclonic Dust Collector
The Multi-Cyclone DIY Dust DeputyTM Collector gives you
twice the suction of a single vacuum for bench top tools.
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ZBI990003
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Multi Cyclone DIY
Dust Deputy Kit™
Revised 8-8-2011
To collect dust safely and efciently
AXD990003

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With the D.I.Y. Dust Dep-
uty, you only receive
the plastic cyclone.
You must supply all
hardware and buckets
yourself.
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Materials & Hardware
Included:
(3) D.I.Y Dust DeputysTM - AXD001004
(3) Gaskets for Cyclone Base - AXG000000
(2) 3” to 2.5” Reducers - DRL030212
(1) 4” to 2.5” Reducer - DRL040212
(1) 2.5”x 5.5’ Hose - AXD250066
(7’) 3/4” Neoprene Gasket - RGZ000000
(1) 1.25 Fl. Oz. Caulk Single - ASC000125
(1) Instruction Manual - ZBI990003
Required:
(1) 3/4” Plywood or Medium Density Particle
Board. Interior 3/4” Plywood is best for the dust
bin “lid”, however exterior grade & medium den-
sity particle board also work well.
(1) Dust Container - Must be large enough for 3
Dust Deputy cyclones and strong enough for the
suction of the vacuum or fan/blower. Example:
Standard 35 or 55 gallon ber or metal drums.
(2) Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums. Any shop vacu-
um can be used. We used Shop Vac’s Bucket
Max 600BH150 for approx. $20.00 each and are
available at local big box stores. These can be
used on a 110v 15 / 20 amp circuit. For excel-
lent ltration, we added a Shop Vac® High
Efciency Cleanstream® Filter 9030700 to
each for approx. $20.00 ea. For maximum
ltration you can get a Shop Vac® Gore®
Cleanstream® HEPA lter 90340 for approx.
$30.00 ea. These last longer and are very
easy to clean.
(2) 5 Gal. Plastic Buckets. If you are using the
above mentioned Bucket Vacs. Must be strong
enough for suction of the vacuum.
(1) 4 inch diameter PVC pipe 5” long
(1) 4 inch diameter 90 degree elbow
Hardware and extra caulk
Optional:
3/4” diameter Router Bit and
Circle Cutting Jig.
Air Box - Bottom
Part B2
Air Box - Middle
Part A1,A2, & A3
Air Box - Top
Part B1
2 1/2” to 3”
Hose Adapters
A2
A1 A3
B1
B2
D
Dust Bin Lid with holes cut
for Dust Deputys Part D
Wood supports for wet/dry
shop vacuums (size and de-
sign can vary based on your
shop vac). Part E
3 Dust Deputys
C
E
4” I.D PVC Pipe Dust
Deputy Connector Part C
4” I.D PVC 90 degree Elbow
Exploded View

Step 1
Cut Air Box Sides.
Part A1, A2, A3
Cut three sections 17 1/8”
x 3” with 30 degree angle
cuts along the 3 inch
widths. (See Diagram 1).
Step 2
Cut Air Box Top and
Bottom (Equilateral Tri-
angles)
Part B1 and Part B2
Cut two 18” sided equi-
lateral triangles for the
air box top and bot-
tom. (See Diagram 1)
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Diagram 1 Plan View of Air Box Top, Bottom and Sides
Part A1 Part A2
Part B1
Step 3
Cut Air Outlet Holes in Air Box Top.
Part B1
Cut two holes (3 inches in diameter).
Holes must be cut out to t the 3 inch to
2 1/2 inch vacuum hose adapters. Use
the 3 inch end of the adapter (included
in kit) as a templet to draw two circles
with centers approx. 4 inches apart.
(See Diagram 1) Exact placement is
not critical as long as they are located at
least 2” from any edge.
Air Box
Top
Part A3
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Step 5
Assemble Air Box.
Parts B1,B2, A1, A2, and A3
After all ve holes are made, it is time to as-
semble the triangular air box. The 3” sides t
inside the triangle top and bottom so there is
at least 3 inches inside the air box. All edges
are glued or caulked so as to provide for air
tight seals. All 30 degree ends overlap.
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Part B2
Step 4
Cut Air Inlet Holes in Air Box Bottom.
Part B2
Cut three holes (2 inch in diameter) Holes
must be drilled out. Layout hole locations so
the holes are 11 inches apart on center in an
equilaterial triangle pattern.(See Diagram 1).
The centers of the holes are nearly 4 inches
from the triangle corners or points.
Note: It is best to make the 2 inch holes with
a 2 inch hole saw drill bit to keep the edges
perfectly round for a tight seat and air seal to
the top of the Dust Deputys.
Diagram 1 Plan View
Part B1, B2, A1, A2, A3
Bottom View
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Step 7
Assemble the three Dust Deputys to the Center Air
Pipe and the Triangular Air Box.
Test Fit: Invert the Triangular Air Box so the three hole
side is up. Turn the Dust Deputys upside down, put the
three inlet ports into a triangular position so the 4 inch
PVC Center Air Pipe (Step 6) ts inside. You will note
the two inch side ports are too long and approximately
3/4” to 1” will have to be cut off of each side port on the
Dust Deputy.
At the same time insert the 2 inch outlet ports at the top
of the Dust Deputys into the three holes of the Triangu-
lar Air Box bottom pannel. Check to make sure all three
inlet ports t the PVC Air Pipe Connection and the three
Dust Deputy outlet ports t into the bottom of the Trian-
gular Air Box. You will note from looking into the 4 inch
diameter PVC Air Pipe that the side ports are too long
and will have to be shortened by approximately 3/4” to
1”. Mark for cutting but do not cut too short. It is ok for
some of the side air ports to extend into the 4” PVC Air
Pipe, this is necessary for silicone caulking and sealing.
Cut off/shorten side ports of Dust Deputys.
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Center Air Pipe tting joins the three Dust Deputy
inlets.
Step 6
Center Air Pipe-Three Dust Deputy PVC connection.
Part C
Cut a 5” length of 4” ID (4 3/16” OD) diameter PVC
pipe. Using a 2” diameter hole saw drill bit, drill three 2”
diameter holes into the 4” diameter PVC pipe 120 de-
grees (4 7/8”) on center. Drill hole centers at 2” from top
of PVC pipe. Note: Use a Drill Press for best results.
(See Diagram 2 Plan & Elevation Views)
Cut 4” diameter plywood plug for top of PVC Center Air
Pipe Connection. Plug ts inside of PVC pipe above the
2” diameter holes. Install and seal the plug with silicone
caulk during assembly of the three Dust Deputys to the
Triangle Air Box after Step 7. (See Diagram 3)
Add a 4 inch diameter PVC elbow at the bottom of the
PVC connection.
Center Air
Pipe
2” dia. holes on
4 7/8” Centers
4 7/8”
2”
5
5”
Diagram 2 Plan & Elevation Views
Diagram 3
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Part C

With all three Dust Deputys right side up and on a at level
surface apply silicone caulk to the three Dust Deputy inlet
ports where they will connect to the 4 inch PVC Air Pipe. In-
sert the 3 side ports into the 4 inch pipe and further caulk and
seal all around inside and out.
Take the 4 inch diameter plug for the top of the PVC Air Pipe,
apply silicone along the edges, insert into the pipe and caulk
further to ensure a silicone tight seal. Note: Plug sits di-
rectly on the tops of the side air ports.
Install the Triangular Air Box onto the three Dust Deputys and
PVC Air Pipe Assembly. Seal completely with silicone caulk-
ing inside and out. Note: An air tight seal is essential for maximum performance air ow.
Set the Assembly aside so caulk can set up. Let harden before assembly to base.
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Step 8
Dust Bin Lid.
Part D
The following dimensions are for a dust bin
that is 22” in diameter. Adjust diameter of ply-
wood to t your container. Your dust container
must be large enough in diameter to t the
three Dust Deputys and to withstand the suc-
tion of the two vacuums.
Note: Vacuum support shelves could be
cut into this piece instead of adding latter.
Design to t your vacuums.
Cut 24” diameter plywood circle. Router a 3/4”
wide x 1/2” deep groove for the foam seal.
For best results use a 3/4” diameter router bit
and circle cutting jig. Center the router bit at
10 13/16 inch radius cut, resulting router cut
should give you an inside groove diameter of
approximately 20 7/8” and and outside groove
diameter of 22 3/8”.
If you have a different diameter dust bin, center
the groove to the diameter of your bin.
The required foam gasket will compress the
lid to the bin and form an airtight seal which is
required for dust separation in the Dust Deputy
Cyclones.
Dust Bin
Lid

Step 9
Assemble to Base and Cut the Holes
in the Dust Deputy Bases. Place the
top assembly onto the Large Dust Bin Lid.
Standard diameter is 24 inches with routed
grove for foam seal.
Center the bases on the three Dust Depu-
tys so they are approximately the same
distances from the edges/perimeter of the
“lid”.
Mark the six screw bolt holes and outer
base of each of the three Dust Deputys.
Using the supplied foam rubber round
gaskets as a templet draw the circles that
are approximately 3 1/8” to 3 1/4” diameter.
Then cut out the three holes and drill 1/4
inch holes to bolt the Dust Deputys to the
dust bin lid.
Test t for the correct sizing and hole loca-
tions, then install gaskets and bolt the Dust
Deputys to the lid.
Step 10
Vacuum Supports.
Part E
Cut two vacuum support shelves, actual shape
and dimensions are not critical. Cut and t to
your specic equipment.
Note: Vacuum units can be held on by bungy
cords, cord, velcro, straps, etc.
Install 2 1/2” to 3” inch reducers at top of the
Triangular Air Box. Apply silicone caulk sealent
to the two 3” inch holes on top of the Triangular
Air Box as well as the outer edges of the 3” inch
reducer, install into holes. Apply any additional
sealant if necessary.
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Part D