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Line 34: − Turn off the main switch at the top of the rack to be sure the collector won't start up while you're working on it. After the collector fan has stopped, remove the white plastic cap on the bin at the base of the filter stack. Scoop out the dust with your hand and into a bucket. This dust will be very fine - try not to breath it. Don't use a vacuum to clean the bin. The fine dust will go through most vacuum filters. +
Retired clearvue Dust Collector (view source)
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== More Information ==
The dust collector specifications, plans and other information can be found at
http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm
== Manometer & Troubleshooting Filter/Suction Problems ==
A monometer has been installed on the output elbow of the dust collector. This manometer measures positive static pressure from the exhaust of the impeller due to the impedance of the filter. Static pressure with a clean filter during regular usage is should not be more than 2" WC ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inch_of_water| water column] is the difference, in inches, between the height of the water level in either leg of the tube of water).
The filter is blocked when the pressure is higher than 2" WC, and needs to be cleaned. If above 2" WC, overall system suction is reduced and the dust collector will not collect sawdust from the rest of the system appropriately, is a health hazard, and gets fine dust over everything.
== How To ==
== How To ==
=== Clean the filter ===
=== Clean the filter ===
For extra safety, you can turn off the main switch at the top of the rack to be sure the collector won't start up while you're working on it. You can also just take the remote and set the Sawstop's iVac rocker switch to off. After the collector fan has stopped, remove the white plastic cap on the bin at the base of the filter stack. Scoop out the dust with your hand and into a bucket. This dust will be very fine - try not to breath it. Don't use a vacuum to clean the bin. The fine dust will go through most vacuum filters.
Use a combination of tapping and compressed air to dislodge dust from the filter pleats. You can tap with your hands or a plastic mallet on the outside of the filter. Don't get too crazy or you will dent the filter. Tap all around and the whole length. Two or three minutes of tapping will probably be enough unless the filter is really dirty. Compressed air from the hose reel above the assembly table can also be used. Spray the air all around the filter, keeping the nozzle an inch away from the mesh of the filter. Closer than that or using > 90 psi air pressure can damage the filter material. Replace the white cap and turn on the filter. IF the pressure is 1.25" or less you're done.
Use a combination of tapping and compressed air to dislodge dust from the filter pleats. You can tap with your hands or a plastic mallet on the outside of the filter. Don't get too crazy or you will dent the filter. Tap all around and the whole length. Two or three minutes of tapping will probably be enough unless the filter is really dirty. Compressed air from the hose reel above the assembly table can also be used. Spray the air all around the filter, keeping the nozzle an inch away from the mesh of the filter. Closer than that or using > 90 psi air pressure can damage the filter material. Replace the white cap and turn on the filter. IF the pressure is 1.25" or less you're done.