General International 10-550 M1 User guide

Brand: General International

Model: 10-550 M1

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: User guide

Rules for Safe Operation

To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita-

tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and

holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

1. READ and UNDERSTAND this instruction manual before

operating this air cleaner.

2. Keep the work area well lit, clean and free of debris or

clutter.

3. There is a high-speed blower wheel inside the cabinet

which can cause serious bodily harm. DO NOT insert

fingers or any foreign object into the blower housing.

4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all

machinery with locks, master electrical switches, and

switch keys to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised

use.

5. Do not obstruct any of the openings on the air

cleaner.

6. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-

laces, or other jewlery.

7. Make sure the Outer Pleated Filter and Inner 3-Pouch

Filter have been installed before operating the

machine.

8. Do not use this air cleaning system near flammable or

combustible liquids, gases, gasoline or other fuels,

lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,

hydrogen or explosive dusts like coal dust, magne-

sium dust, grain dust or gun powder.

9. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be haz-

ardous to health. Work in a well ventilated area and

wear eye, ear, and respiratory protection devices.

10. Do not expose to rain or use on or near wet surfaces.

This machine is for indoor use only and is intended for

dry pick-up only.

11. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not

vacuum toxic material.

12. Do not handle the power cord, plug, or switches with

wet hands.

13. Follow all local electrical and safety codes.

14. Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before

plugging or unplugging the power cord.

15. Always turn off and unplug the machine from the

power source before servicing and/or when chang-

ing filters. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord,

always grasp the plug and not the cord.

16. Clean filters on a regular basis and replace as

needed.

17. Use only recommended accessories. Use of acce-

sories NOT recommended by General

International

may result in a risk of injury or damage to the

machine.

18. Protect the power cord and never allow the cord to

come in contact with sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil,

grease, or chemicals.

19. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord/wire imme-

diately. All electrical connections, wiring, and repairs

should be performed by a qualified technician only.

20. Make sure the unit is properly grounded, if equipped

with a three-prong plug, plug into a three-pole electri-

cal receptacle. Never remove the third prong.

21. Do not use this air cleaning system for anything other

than its intended use. If used for other purposes,

General

International disclaims any real or implied

warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury, which

may result from that use.

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

ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE WHENEVER CHECKING OR CHANGING FILTERS.

OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Note: The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied).

The remote control offers the exact same On/Off, or 1 to15 hour

timer settings as the main control panel on the machine from

virtually anywhere in the shop within the line of sight of the

machine.

Note: For best results, point the remote control towards the control

panel on the air cleaner.

Note: Rather than unplugging after each use, the unit can be turned

off by using the on/off switch on the control panel or on the remote

control or by using the in-line switch on the power cord.

CLEANING & CHANGING AIR FILTERS

Regular inspection and periodic cleaning and/or changing the air filters will allow your air cleaner to function more

efficiently and effectively.

This air cleaner is equipped with a filter cleaning sensor with indicator light. When the sensor detects that the filters

need cleaning the “Clean Filter” indicator (Fig #10 – ) will light up. You will notice that the “Clean Filter” indicator

will light up more or less often depending on frequency and duration of use as well as shop dust conditions. To

maintain maximum efficiency of your air cleaner, make sure to inspect and clean (or replace) both of the air filters

each time the “Clean Filter” indicator lights up.

Note: In some extreme cases such as industrial uses or in very dusty environments it may be necessary to clean the filters

as often as once per week. In such cases consider adding a second unit to the shop with each unit installed at opposite

ends of the shop. This will help to increase overall filtration efficiency, prolong the life of the filters and limit the need for

frequent filter cleanings.

To avoid potentially costly down time, consider keeping a spare set of replacement filters on hand and nearby for

use when needed. Order a spare replacement filter as soon as you take your spare “back-up” filter out of storage

and put it into use. Replacement filters can be ordered through your local General International dealer/distributor.

Fig. 11

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

WHEN CLEANING THE FILTERS, IT IS RECOMENDED THAT IT BE DONE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA WITH PROPER

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

OUTER “PLEATED” FILTER (PART #10-560)

Note: If you notice the “Clean Filter” indicator lighting up more

often than usual without any major changes in operating frequen-

cy or shop dust conditions, this is a sign that the filters are becom-

ing “saturated” with dust and are reaching the end of their useful

life. In such cases, replace the outer pleated filter with a new one

and if necessary replace the inner 3-pouch filter also. As a rough

guideline, the inner pouch filter will require replacement once, for

every three out filter replacements.

DO NOT OPERATE WITH A DAMAGED FILTER. REPLACE ANY

FILTERS THAT SHOW VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE SUCH AS

TEARS, PUNCTURES OR PERFORATIONS IMMEDIATELY.

INNER “THREE POUCH” FILTER (PART #10550-30)

This air cleaner is equipped with a filter cleaning sensor with

indicator light. When the sensor detects that the filters need

cleaning the “Clean Filter” indicator (Fig. #10 – ) will light up.

You will notice that the “Clean Filter” indicator will light up more

or less often depending on frequency and duration of use as

well as shop dust conditions. To maintain maximum efficiency

of your air cleaner, make sure to inspect and clean (or replace)

both of the air filters each time the “Clean Filter” indicator lights

up.

1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source and if necessary lower the machine from its mounting

hooks and place it on a table or bench for easier access.

2. To access the inner filter, first remove the outer pleated filter by slightly lifting then pulling the filter out at an angle,

then do the same with the Inner “Three Pouch” Filter.

3. Inspect and clean as needed by holding the filter upside down over a garbage can or inside of a plastic bag

and shaking. A soft long bristled brush can also be used to gently remove the dust from the filter. Take care not

to damage the filter when handling.

Note: Do not wash or use water to clean the filter and do not use an air gun, vacuum or other “aggressive” methods

which can damage or open up the filter pores.

4. Re-install the filter with the pouches facing in towards the front of the machine.

5. After the filters have been cleaned (or replaced) and then re-installed, press the “reset” button on the main

control panel (Fig. #10 – ) to reset the filter cleaning sensor.

6. If necessary, reinstall to overhead or ceiling supports. Reconnect to the power source.

Note: If you notice that the Inner “Three Pouch” Filter is accumulating more dust faster than usual it may be a sign that the

Outer filter is damaged and in need of replacement.

1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the power source and if necessary lower the machine from its mounting

hooks and place it on a table or bench for easier access.

2. Gently remove the Outer “Pleated” Filter by slightly lifting then pulling the filter out at an angle.

3. Inspect and clean as needed by holding the filter over a garbage can or inside of a plastic bag and shaking. A

soft long bristled brush can also be used to gently remove the dust from the filter. Take care not to damage filter

when handling.

Note: Do not wash or use water to clean the filter and do not use an air gun, vacuum or other “aggressive” methods which

can damage or open up the filter pores.

4. Re-install the filter remembering that the airflow direction arrow on the filter should be pointing towards the front

of the machine.

OPTIONAL ELECTROSTATIC FILTER (PART #10-565)

An optional electrostatic outer filter can be ordered through

your local General International dealer/distributor. This

Electrostatic Filter (part #10-565) replaces the regular Outer

“Pleated” Filter and provides the same level of filtration with the

added bonus of being washable with water or cleaned using a

vacuum and requires replacement less often. For more infor-

mation on the Electrostatic Filter please contact your local

General International distributor.

Note: Although the Electrostatic Filter can be washed and vacu-

umed, it should not be cleaned using an air gun.

General International 10-550 M1 User guide

Brand: General International

Model: 10-550 M1

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: User guide

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