Grizzly G0562Z - Manual (Page 22)

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Model G0562Z/ZP, G1030Z2/Z2P (Mfg. 11/11+)
section 4: designing the
system
general
the Model g0562z/g0562zp and g1030z2/
g1030z2p can be operated as either a station-
ary or a mobile unit. there are advantages and
disadvantages to both set-ups. the advantage of
the mobile system is eliminating the cost of many
ducts and fittings. on the other hand, the station-
ary system is more versatile and convenient.
if using this machine as a central dust collector
system, put the dust collector in an out of the way
location such as a corner or separate room. the
dust collector is capable of collecting dust from
up to three machines running simultaneously.
grizzly offers a complete line of dust collection
accessories for setting up a stationary system.
additionally, grizzly offers a complete guide book
entitled Dust Collection Basics.
Whatever system you choose, 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 short lengths of flexible hose to connect each
machine to the branch lines.
plastic duct is also a popular material for home
shops. however, be aware that there is a fire or
explosion hazard if plastic duct material is used
for dust collection without being grounded against
static electrical charge build-up. this topic will be
discussed later in this section. another problem
with using plastic is that it is less efficient per foot
than metal.
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.
figure 29. Examples of metal pipe and
components.
always guard against
static electrical build up
by grounding all dust col-
lection lines.