Woodstock SHOP FOX W1808 - Manual (Page 31)

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Remote Control
The remote control ( Figure 39) for the Model W1808/
W1809/W1810 is IR (infrared) rather than RF (radio fre-
quency) to prevent accidental startups by other common
RF items like garage door openers.
Because this remote system is IR, you must point the
remote control directly at the switch to make it operate.
If you plan on placing your dust collector in a different
room or outside of your shop, you must mount the switch
in the shop and wire it through the wall to the dust col-
lector to make use of the remote control.
Figure 40. Examples of metal pipe and
components.
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 a short length
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 the manual. Another
problem with using plastic is that it is less efficient per
foot than metal.
Metal Duct
Advantages of metal duct ( Figure 40) 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.
There are quite a number of options when it comes to
metal duct, but metal duct that is specially manufac-
tured for dust collection is the best choice. When select-
ing your metal duct, choose high quality metal duct with
smooth welded internal seams that will minimize airflow
resistance. This type of duct usually connects to other
ducts or elbows with a simple, self-sealing clamp, is very
quick and easy to assemble, and can be dismantled and
re-installed with no problems. This is especially important
if you ever need to change things around in your shop or
add more tools.
Figure 39. Remote control.