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| member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:dust_collection [2024/10/14 00:06] – [DRAFT: Procedure for cleaning the filters] jwright0000 | member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:dust_collection [2024/10/14 00:27] (current) – [Removing and cleaning the filters] paul | ||
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| Do not start this task without assistance of another person. This task also requires coordination with a second shift. It is recommended to disassemble the dust collector in the evening and then reassemble in the morning, once the filters are dry. To avoid disruption to the shop, be sure you have all materials and assistance in place before beginning. | Do not start this task without assistance of another person. This task also requires coordination with a second shift. It is recommended to disassemble the dust collector in the evening and then reassemble in the morning, once the filters are dry. To avoid disruption to the shop, be sure you have all materials and assistance in place before beginning. | ||
| - | The best place to store bolts is to re-tread them into the place they came out of (once the piece they were securing has been removed). This has the benefits of a physical check on the count (no empty holes or extra hardware), may help preserve any quirks int he set up (one bolt is longer than the others, maintain the clamping force profile the unit is used to, etc.), and makes reassembly easier to understand for someone whom did not dissemble the machine. | + | The best place to store bolts is to re-thread |
| - | If re-homing the hardware isn't possible, put collections of hardware into zip-loc bags. (TODO: do we have a stash of zip-loc bags in the shop?). Label the bags! Put a piece of scrap paper in the bag with notes on where the hardware came from, how to put it back together, etc. | + | If re-homing the hardware isn't possible, put collections of hardware into zip-loc bags/coffee cups/ |
| Make sure you have there tools before starting: | Make sure you have there tools before starting: | ||
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| * wrench for the lower bolts on the filter housing. (Need the size) | * wrench for the lower bolts on the filter housing. (Need the size) | ||
| * screwdriver for the lower bolts. | * screwdriver for the lower bolts. | ||
| + | * chip brush | ||
| + | * hand broom | ||
| * dust masks | * dust masks | ||
| * safety glasses | * safety glasses | ||
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| ==== Removing and cleaning the filters ==== | ==== Removing and cleaning the filters ==== | ||
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| - | | + | A quality dust mask is highly recommended. The dust in this system is extremely fine. |
| - Remove big hose clamp at the top of the filter housings, leave the hose clamp on the flexible ducting. | - Remove big hose clamp at the top of the filter housings, leave the hose clamp on the flexible ducting. | ||
| - Remove the plastic bags from the bottom | - Remove the plastic bags from the bottom | ||
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| - Take the filters out behind the shop, in the grass. Clean filters from sawdust WITHOUT WATER FIRST. Use a brush and gently brush accumulated saw dust from the filters. Light tapping on the outside can help. A chip brush can help to get between the pleats. An air hose blower can be used, as long as the it is never closer than 6" from the filter. (needs approval on the air hose) | - Take the filters out behind the shop, in the grass. Clean filters from sawdust WITHOUT WATER FIRST. Use a brush and gently brush accumulated saw dust from the filters. Light tapping on the outside can help. A chip brush can help to get between the pleats. An air hose blower can be used, as long as the it is never closer than 6" from the filter. (needs approval on the air hose) | ||
| - Rinse filters with the sprayer on a setting that provides a medium power. Throughly wash the filters, taking note of the dirt washing off. Wash the filters until no more dirt is flowing off of them. (we have a hose in maintenance, | - Rinse filters with the sprayer on a setting that provides a medium power. Throughly wash the filters, taking note of the dirt washing off. Wash the filters until no more dirt is flowing off of them. (we have a hose in maintenance, | ||
| - | - Let filters completely dry (12 hours). Place the filters in the forge/ | + | - Let filters completely dry (12 hours). Place the filters in the forge/ |
| - Clean the black cable guide boxes. | - Clean the black cable guide boxes. | ||
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| Don’t let the drum fill up; that makes the filters work harder. | Don’t let the drum fill up; that makes the filters work harder. | ||
| + | Better labeling to remind members not to let the bin fill up too much? | ||
| ===== Mark the bin to help keep the bin empty? ===== | ===== Mark the bin to help keep the bin empty? ===== | ||
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