W1666, W1685 Dust Collectors

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common dust collector problems. DO NOT make any adjustments until the dust collector is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop.

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

Motor will not start, or it

1.

Power supply fuse or circuit

1.

Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical

 

growls on start up.

 

breaker has tripped.

 

shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is

 

 

 

 

 

old or has tripped many times.

 

 

2.

Toggle switch is broken inside.

2.

Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check

 

 

 

 

 

switch terminals for continuity, and replace switch

 

 

 

 

 

if required.

 

 

3.

Start capacitor is at fault.

3.

Replace start capacitor.

 

 

4.

Motor fan cover is dented, stopping

4.

Replace motor fan cover (and fan, if damaged).

 

 

 

the fan from being able to spin.

 

 

 

 

5.

Motor is at fault.

5.

Replace motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor runs slower than

1.

Poor electrical connection.

1.

Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or

 

normal.

 

 

 

overheated electrical connections and repair.

 

 

2.

Low power source voltage.

2.

Have the power source voltage checked; reduce

 

 

 

 

 

the length of extension cord.

 

 

3.

Motor is at fault.

3.

Replace the motor.

 

Loud, repetitious noise, or

1.

Dust collector is not on a flat

1.

Stabilize the dust collector.

 

excessive vibration coming

 

surface and wobbles.

 

 

 

from dust collector.

2.

Impeller fan is damaged and

2.

Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for

 

 

 

unbalanced.

 

dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any

 

 

 

 

 

damage is found.

 

 

3.

The motor mounting is loose.

3.

Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are

 

 

 

 

 

tight.

 

 

4.

Impeller is loose on the motor

4.

Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the

 

 

 

shaft.

 

motor shaft and the impeller hub is damaged.

 

 

5.

Motor fan cover is dented, causing

5.

Replace motor fan cover.

 

 

 

the motor fan to hit the cover

 

 

 

 

 

while spinning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dust collector does not

1.

Dust collection bags are full.

1.

Empty bags.

 

adequately collect dust or

2.

There is a restriction at the inlet

2.

Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and

 

chips; poor performance.

 

grate.

 

clean debris from the inlet grate (and wire-

 

 

 

 

 

connector, if installed).

 

 

3.

The dust collector is too far away

3.

Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of

 

 

 

from the point of suction, or there

 

suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends.

 

 

 

are too many sharp bends in the

 

Refer to the Dust Collection Basics handbook (ISBN

 

 

 

ducting.

 

0-9635821-2-7) to help configure your dust system.

 

 

4.

The lumber is wet and the dust is

4.

Process lumber with less than 20% moisture

 

 

7.

not flowing through the ducting

7.

content.

MAINTENANCE

 

The dust collection ducting design

Ask your dealer for proper dust collection

 

 

smoothly.

 

 

 

 

5.

There is a leak in the ducting, or a

5.

Rework the ducting as to eliminate all leaks, and

 

 

 

series of small leaks, or too many

 

refer to the Dust Collection Basics handbook (ISBN

 

 

 

open ports.

 

0-9635821-2-7) for more solutions.

 

 

6.

There is a restriction in the

6.

Rework the ducting as to eliminate all restrictions,

 

 

 

ducting, or the ducting and ports

 

and refer to the Dust Collection Basics handbook

 

 

 

are incorrectly sized.

 

(ISBN 0-9635821-2-7) for more solutions.

 

 

 

is inadequate, or machine is

 

accessories or the SHOP FOX® Dust Collection

 

 

 

undersized for the task.

 

Nozzle on Stand.

 

 

8.

The dust collector is too small for

8.

Install a larger dust collector to power your dust

 

 

 

the dust collection system.

 

collection system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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