Grizzly G5954 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety General, Duct Material, Metal Duct

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety General

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you ultimately plan to design and build your own dust collection system, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you do as much research as you can. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for any accidents or workmanship related to the dust collection system you build.

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The Model G5954 is designed to be a central dust collector system, and is capable of collecting dust from multiple machines running simultaneously. Grizzly offers a complete line of dust collection accessories for setting up a stationary system.

However you choose to build your dust collection system, always make sure there are no open flames or pilot lights in the same room as the dust collector. There is a risk of explosion if dust is dispersed into the air.

Duct Material

You have many choices regarding main line and branch line duct material. For best results, use metal duct for the main line and branch lines, then use a short length of flexible hose to connect each machine to the branch lines.

Metal Duct

Advantages of metal duct is its conductivity and that it does not contribute to static electrical charge build-up. However, static charges are still produced when dust particles strike other dust particles as they move through the duct. Since metal duct is a conductor, it can be grounded quite easily to dissipate any static electrical charges. There are quite a number of options when it comes to metal duct, but metal duct that is specially manufactured for dust collection is the best choice. When selecting your metal duct, choose high quality metal duct with smooth welded internal seams that will minimize airflow resistance. This type of duct usually connects to other ducts or elbows with a simple, self-seal- ing clamp, is very quick and easy to assemble, and can be dismantled and re-installed with no problems. This is especially important if you ever need to change things around in your shop or add more tools. See Page 21 for examples.

G5954 5HP Dust Collector