Grizzly G1163 - Manual (Page 14)

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For mobility, the G1163 is mounted on casters
and can be moved within close proximity to your
woodworking machines. You will need a flexible
duct to connect each machine with a collection
hood. If you wish to specifically direct air flow
while the dust collector is attached to more than
one machine, you will need to add a blast gate for
each machine.
When moving the dust collector around the shop,
you must consider clearances between obstacles
and accessibility to convenient electrical outlets.
A heavy-duty extension cord may be used if an
outlet is not convenient. See Section 2 on Circuit
Loading.
The G1163 can be set up as a stationary unit,
however keep in mind it can only service one
machine at a time. The primary advantage of a
stationary system is it eliminates the process of
disconnecting and moving the dust collector,
hoses and cords, and eliminates hoses and cords
laying on the floor. Another advantage of a sta-
tionary system is it allows the dust collector to be
located away from the work area, reducing noise
and freeing up valuable workshop space. Grizzly
offers a complete line of dust collection acces-
sories for setting up a stationary system.
Additionally, Grizzly offers a complete guide book
entitled Dust Collection Basics for setting up sta-
tionary dust collection systems. Please refer to
our current catalog for pricing and ordering infor-
mation.
A stationary system configuration usually has a
main duct with smaller ducts branching to each
machine. The main duct should be located out of
the way of normal operations and be accessible
for the branch ducts. Branch ducts are perma-
nently attached to each machine by way of col-
lection hoods. Air flow is controlled by blast gates
located in the branch ducts and near each
machine. Remote switches, available from
Grizzly, can be added to make the system even
more convenient.
To design a stationary system, you must consid-
er many interrelated factors such as, shop layout,
woodworking machine capacities, and general
duct efficiency. Design considerations for a sta-
tionary dust collection system are beyond the
scope of this manual. As stated above, Dust
Collection Basics, offered by Grizzly, is an excel-
lent resource for dust collection questions.
Stationary Mobile