Power Tec 70316 User manual

Model No. 70316
INSTRUCTION SHEET
4" Three Machine Dust Collection Kit
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1•847•780•6120
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in a safe, dry place for future reference.
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Southern Technologies, LLC
Waukegan, IL 60087
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This system is designed to be used with a dust collector
with at least 100 CFM. Always follow basic safety
precautions including the following.
WARNING
For your own safety, read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
WARNING
Some dust created by operation of power tool contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated
area and work with approved safety equipment. Always
wear OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or
respirator when using such tools.
WARNING
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal
injury. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of
a second can result in severe personal injury.
WARNING
• Read, understand and follow the owner’s manual and all
labels on the tools, dust collector and this dust collection
network before operating. Use ONLY as described in
the manuals. To avoid personal injury or damage to dust
collector use only recommended attachments.
• Wear eye protection. Always use safety glasses.
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standards.
• To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
-Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
-Do not use to vacuum combustible explosive materials,
such as coal, grain, or other finely divided combustible
material.
-Do not use to vacuum hazardous, toxic or carcinogenic
materials, such as asbestos or pesticide.
-Never pick up explosive liquids (e.g. gasoline, diesel
fuel, heating oil, paint thinner, etc.), acids or solvents.
-Empty dust collector canister often.
21-0604
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate tool until it is completely
assembled according to the instructions.
WARNING
Metal shavings or dust can set sawdust on fire. Collect
wood materials only. Do not collect metal shavings or
dust with anything that has metal in it. Disconnect dust
collector system from any tool before working on metals.
Remove all traces of wood dust from inside that tool’s dust
traps. Remove all traces of metal shavings or dust before
reconnecting the vacuum/dust collector.
CAUTION
If using this Dust Collection Kit to help keep airborne wood
dust in heavy usage within acceptable limits, you must
regularly monitor airborne dust and maintain the Dust
Collection Network to avoid exceeding dust limits. Each
application is unique. The maintenance schedule must be
for the specific Dust Collection Network being used.
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the dust collection network is
properly grounded. If in doubt, contact an electrician.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure 1
• Examine shipping carton for freight damage before
opening. If shipping carton is damaged file a claim with
the carrier immediately.
• Carefully remove all contents from shipping carton. The
shipping carton contains:
"Y" Connectors
(Qty 2)
Blast Gates
(Qty 3)
45° Elbow
(Qty 2)
4" Key Hose
Clampls (Qty 20)
Owner's Manual
(not shown)
Figure 1
NOTE: Contact the customer service center if any of these
parts are missing.
NOTE: After unit is assembled dispose of all packaging
material in an environmentally safe way.

INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 1 to 5
TOOLS NEEDED
-No tools are required
IMPORTANT: Although the individual fittings can be
used with different types of piping and hoses, this
kit is designed to work with 4" flexible dust collection
hose. Additional fittings and adapters, specific to your
application, will be required. NOTE: Additional tools will
be needed if using the hose hangers (not included).
• Connect a 4" dust collection hose (not included) from
the blast gate to the tool.
• Assemble the "Y" connectors as shown in Figure
2 with the air flow going toward the dust collector .
Figure 3 shows the incorrect way to assemble the "Y"
connectors.
AIR FLOW AIR FLOW
Figure 2
To Dust
Collector
CORRECT
Hose
(not included) Hose
(not included)
Blast Gate Shown
Open
Tool Hose
(not included)
"Y" Connector
Hose
(not included)
Key Clamp Hose Hanger
(not included)
Hose Hanger
(not included)
ClosedOpen
AIR FLOW AIR FLOW
INCORRECT
"Y" Connector
To Dust
Collector
Figure 3
• Always assemble the blast gates at the "Y" connectors.
IMPORTANT: The OUT on the blast gate MUST be
oriented toward the "Y" connector.
• Secure the hose connections with the key clamps.
• Figure 5 is an example of the dust collection network
assembled.
• Jointers and planers should be positioned the closest
to the dust collector for best performance.
• Assemble the dust collector connector to the dust
collection network and then to the dust collection hose
of a dust collector . NOTE: the dust collector must
have at least 100 CFM.
• For best performance of the network close all of the
blast gates except for the one attached to the tool
being used. Figure 4 shows the the blast gates in the
Open and Closed positions.
Figure 4
ClosedOpen
AIR FLOWAIR FLOW
Figure 5
Dust Collector
(not included)
Blast Gate
(closed)
45° Elbow
"Y" Connector
Blast Gate
(open)
"Y" Connector
45° Elbow
Dust Collection
Hose
(Not Included)
Key Clamp
Dust Collection
Hose
(Not Included)
Blast Gate
(closed)
Hose Hanger
(not included) Hose Hanger
(not included)
Hose Hanger
(not included)
Hose Hanger
(not included)
Key ClampKey Clamp
Key Clamp