General International 10-550 M1 Installation guide

Brand: General International

Model: 10-550 M1

Type: Installation guide

BEFORE CONNECTING THE AIR FILTRATION SYS-

TEM TO THE POWER SOURCE CHECK THAT THE

SUPPLIED VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS TO THAT

SPECIFIED ON THE NAMEPLATE OF THE MACHINE.

A POWER SOURCE WITH GREATER VOLTAGE

THAN NEEDED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

TO THE USER AS WELL AS DAMAGE THE MACHINE.

IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRI-

CIAN BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER

SOURCE.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for elec-

tric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This

tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching

receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with ALL local codes ad ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.

If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper recepta-

cle installed by a qualified electrician.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a recep-

tacle like the one illustrated in Figure . Figure

shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle that

has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded

receptacle is not available, an adapter (Figure ) can

be used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact

grounded receptacle. The temporary adapter should

be used only until a properly grounded receptacle can

be installed by a qualified technician. The adapter

(Figure ) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST

be connected to a permanent ground, such as a pro-

perly grounded receptacle box. The Canadian Electri-

cal Code prohibits the use of these adapters.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The con-

ductor with green insulation (with or without yellow

stripes) is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair

or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces-

sary, DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding con-

ductor to a live terminal.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

In all cases, make certain the receptacle is pro-

perly grounded. If you are not sure, have a quali-

fied electrician check the receptacle.

This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose

to rain or use in damp locations.

This machine must be grounded while in use to

protect the operator from electrical shock.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if

you do not completely understand the grounding

instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly

grounded.

EXTENSION CORDS

If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension

cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and

matching receptable which will accept the machine’s

plug.

LIST OF CONTENTS

QTY

AIRCLEANER.............................1

RUBBERFEET .............................4

5/16 - 18 FLANGE NUTS ....................4

5/16 - 18 x 1 1/2” EYE-BOLTS ................4

REMOTE CONTROL (REQUIRES 2 AAA BATTERIES - NOT SUPPLIED) .1

“PRO TURBO” AIR CLEANING SYSTEM

10-550

UNPACKING&SET-UP

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE

MACHINE TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL YOU HAVE

READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND ALL

SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET-UP

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its compo-

nents from the box and check for missing or damaged

items as per the list of contents below.

Note: Report any missing or damaged items to your

General International distributor immediately.

Note: For ceiling mount installation, extra hardware

such as mounting hooks, rope, or chain (not included)

may be required.

• Adjustable Wrench

• Large Flat-Head Screw Driver

• Extra Person for Help with Lifting

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THIS UNIT

The model 10-550 “PRO TURBO” air cleaner is designed to quietly and efficiently filter non-metallic airborne dust par-

ticles in the workshop. This unit is not a woodworking dust collector, but when used in conjunction with an adequate

and properly connected dust collector, this air cleaner can help to reduce the risks and health hazards associated

with airborne dust particles in the workshop and contribute to a cleaner, safer work environment for the user.

This machine is not designed to function as a replacement for a woodworking dust collector. A woodworking dust

collector is connected, normally via a dust hose, to woodworking machinery and draws sawdust and woodchips

directly from the source (such as a blade, bit or cutting tool) – this is a different and separate operation from the

one performed by this machine.

The 2-stage filtration system includes a high efficiency inner 3-pouch filter that can capture up to 85% of airborne

dust particles as small as 1 micron, and an outer pleated filter that can capture up to 98% of airborne dust particles

as small as 5 microns.

With a rated air movement capacity of 800 cubic feet per minute this unit will re-circulate and filter all of the air in

a 15’ x 20’ x 8’ room up to 20 times per hour.

Featuring continuous run or timer operation, including 1-15 hour timer settings, the unit can be programmed to run

and continue to filter dust particles that are suspended in the ambient air in the workshop for up to 15 hours (in

1 hour increments), after you have completed your work in the shop.

The 10-550 Pro Turbo air cleaner can be either ceiling mounted (additional hardware may be required) or set on a

table, workbench or floor.

THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED TO REPLACE PERSONAL BREATHING PROTECTION DEVICES SUCH AS RESPIRATORS OR

DUST MASKS.

TO ENSURE YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTION YOU MUST CONTINUE TO USE PERSONAL BREATHING PROTECTION

DEVICES WHENEVER RECOMMENDED FOR THE OPERATION OR WORK BEING PERFORMED.

THE 10-550 PRO TURBO AIR CLEANER IS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE SOLID, DRY, NON-METALLIC AIRBORNE DUST PARTI-

CLES ONLY. IT IS NOT DESIGNED (AND CANNOT BE RETRO-FITTED) TO FILTER OR PROTECT THE USER FROM PAINT

FUMES OR OVERSPRAY, NOXIOUS, HAZARDOUS, OR HARMFUL CHEMICAL FUMES, VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

(V.O.C’S), OR FOUL, UNPLEASANT OR HARMFUL ORDERS.

PREPARATION & INSTALLATION BEFORE USING

CARRYING & HANDLING THE UNIT

The air cleaner weighs 68 LBS (approximately 31 kg) and can

be carried using the two lifting handles inset on the sides of the

cabinet.

Whenever lifting or carrying the air cleaner, do so with the filters

positioned away from the body to avoid damaging the filters

through unintentional contact with belt buckles and zippers.

Fig. 1

Handle

REMOVING THE STYROFOAM BLOCKS

To help protect the interior components from damage during

transportation, styrofoam blocks were inserted at the factory,

above and below the fan housing inside of the cabinet.

BEFORE PLUGGING IN AND USING THE AIR CLEANER THESE

STYROFOAM BLOCKS MUST BE REMOVED.

Fig. 2

1. Make sure the air cleaner is not connected to a power

source.

2. Remove the Outer “Pleated” Filter by slightly lifting then pul-

ling the filter out at an angle. (Fig. 3)

Do the same for the Inner “Three Pouch” Filter.

3. Remove the two styrofoam blocks. (Fig. 4)

4. Reinstall the the Inner “Three Pouch” Filter making sure

pouches are pointing towards the FRONT (torwards the con-

trol panel) of the air cleaner.

Do the same with the Outer “Pleated” Filter; make sure to

install the filter with the airflow arrow pointing towards the

FRONT (towards the control panel) of the air cleaner.

(Fig. 3.1)

FAILURE TO REMOVE THE STYROFOAM BLOCKS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE AND/OR BODILY HARM.

INSTALLING THE RUBBER FEET

If you plan to use this unit on a flat surface (floor, table, work-

bench etc…), rather than ceiling mounted, the 4 supplied

foam-rubber feet will help absorb vibration and reduce noise.

1. Carefully place the air cleaner upside down on a solid flat

surface.

2. Peel off the adhesive backing and apply one rubber foot to

each corner on the underside of the machine. (Fig. 5.1)

3. Set the air cleaner on a flat stable surface with at least 3 FT

(1 m) of unobstructed clearance front and back to allow

for adequate airflow. (Fig. 5)

1. Lift up.

2. Angle and

pull down.

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

Fig. 3.1

Fig. 5

Fig. 5.1

3FT

Front

3FT

Rear

OVERHEAD / CEILING MOUNT INSTALLATION

THE AIR CLEANER WEIGHS 68 LBS (APPROXIMATELY 31 KG),

FOR OVERHEAD/CEILING MOUNTING MAKE SURE THAT THE

MOUNTING SURFACE IS ADEQUATE AND CAN FULLY SUP-

PORT THE WEIGHT. NEVER MOUNT THE AIR CLEANER TO

DRYWALL, SUSPENDED CEILING TILES, OR NON-STRUCTURAL

MEMBERS.

ATTACHING THE EYEBOLTS TO THE AIR CLEANER

1. Unscrew the 4 screws installed on the top of the cabinet.

(Fig. 6)

2. Thread a flange nut onto each of the eye-bolts as shown. (Fig. 7)

Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 7.1

3. Screw an eye-bolt into each of the threaded holes in the top

of the cabinet. Make sure the eye-bolts are threaded at least

eight complete turns into the air cleaner.

4. Tighten the flange nuts down against the top of the cabinet

as shown in Fig. 7.1.

5. Hang overhead or to the ceiling. An example of a typical

ceiling mount installation is shown in Fig. 8. Always use

mounting hardware that has a rated weight capacity of at

least 3 times the weight of the machine (68 LBS) and ensure

that any mounting hooks or fasteners that are used are pro-

perly secured to a structural member such as a beam or

joist.

Note: Make sure to always tighten the flange nuts down against the

surface of the air cleaner after making any height adjustments.

Note: Check the eyebolts and/or flange nuts periodically to make

sure they have not loosened. If so, retighten the eyebolts and/or

flange nuts.

OPERATION

Note: During initial operation the air cleaner may produce a slight odor which will dissipate after a few hours of use.

NEVER OPERATE THE AIR CLEANER UNLESS BOTH AIR FILTERS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE MACHINE.

OPERATING THE INLINE ON/OFF SWITCH

The unit is equipped with an inline ON/Off switch located on the

power cord (Fig #9). To allow electrical current to flow into the

machine, plug in the power cord to an appropriate outlet, and

press the inline switch to the “On” position. Note: If desired, with

the switch on the main control panel (Fig #10) in the “On” posi-

tion you can start or stop the machine by using the inline switch

on the power cord.

OPERATING THE CONTROL PANEL

With the unit plugged into an appropriate outlet and the inline switch on the power cord (Fig #9) in the “On” posi-

tion, the power indicator light “PWR” (Fig. #10 – ) will light up, indicating the electrical current is flowing into the

machine.

The main On/Off button (Fig. #10 – ) on the control panel is used to turn the air cleaner on or off. When the unit is

on, the “Run” indicator (Fig. #10 – ) will also light up.

With the unit turned on in “Run” mode, pressing the “Timer” button (fig. #10 – ) activates the timer.

Note: the timer feature can only be activated when the unit is

turned on with the “Run” indicator lit. When the “Timer” button is

pressed once, the air cleaner will run for 1 hour. You can increase

the programmed run time, in 1 hour increments, with each succes-

sive push on the timer button.

When operating in timer mode, the appropriate timer indicator

light, or combination of lights, (Fig. #10 – ) will light up to show

the total number of hours for which the machine is set to run. The

machine will automatically stop running at the end of this pro-

grammed time period.

If desired, to cancel the timer setting before the completion of

the programmed time period, simply turn the unit off, using

either the main On/Off switch on the control panel or the inline

switch on the power cord.

Fig. 9

Fig. 8

Threaded

Mounting Hook

or Threaded

Eye-Bolt

Ceiling Joist

or Beam

Ceiling

ChainorRope

Fig. 10

General International 10-550 M1 Installation guide

General International 10-550 M1 Installation guide

General International 10-550 M1 Installation guide

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