E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Operator’s Instruction Manual EDCO VAC-290&VAC-200 INDUSTRIAL VACUUM SYSTEMS VAC-290 VAC-200 Manual - Portable Dry Dust Removal 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326 Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326 Website: www.edcoinc.com Email: sales@edcoinc.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. SAFETY MESSAGES SAFETY MESSAGES • Safety Instructions are proceeded by a graphic alert symbol of DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents Section Page Number Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................2 Specifications............................................................................................................3 Safey Guidelines & Safety........................................................................................4-5 Start-Up VAC-200 & VAC-290............................................
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Read and understand this Operator’s Instruction Manual, and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual before operating this equipment. Death of serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly. Guidelines Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while the saw is in use. During normal operation, sound pressure levels exceed 85dBA. Use only ANSI approved safety glasses to help prevent eye injury.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 NOTE: The following instructions are for models VAC-200 & VAC-290 except where noted. The instructions are very similar but are different in several ways. Please pay special attention where differences are noted for models. Safety VAC-200 & VAC-290 CAUTION: Standard EDCO machines are not to be used for the removal of liquids or any volatile, viscous, flammable or explosive media. If you are unsure about your application requirements consult your EDCO representative.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Inspection and Maintenance VAC-200 Standard Filter Inspection 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Knock material off the filter via the hand shaker, motorized shaker or reverse pulse. 3. Pull up on the foot lever to release the dustpan then remove and empty if necessary. 4. Lock the rear casters then carefully tip the machine back onto the push handle. 5. Remove any material between the pleats, by hand only. CAUTION: Clogged material should only be removed by hand.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Standard Filter Installation VAC-200 1. Turn the filter housing spacer assembly over on a table then fit the filter over the filter shaker insert. 2. Make sure each pleat is fully supported and the ground wire is on the filter side of the assembly. 3. Connect the filter housing spacer assembly ground wire to the base via the push–on terminal. 4. Seat the filter housing spacer assembly on the base oriented as it was removed. 5.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Motor Brushes Inspection 1. Turn the machine off then disconnect the power source. 2. Disconnect both motor terminals. 3. Loosen the motor retaining knobs enough to remove both motors. 4. Remove the 12 screws from the bottoms of the motor assemblies. 5. Remove the plastic motor covers to access the tops of the motors. 6. Remove the 2 metal motor-cap-retaining clips per motor. 7. Carefully dislodge the plastic motor cap via the built in hooks on both sides of each motor brush.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Standard Filter Installation VAC-290 1. Turn the filter housing spacer assembly over on a table then fit the filter over the filter shaker insert. 2. Make sure each pleat is fully supported and the ground wire is on the filter side of the assembly. 3. Connect the filter housing spacer assembly ground wire to the base via the push–on terminal. 4. Seat the filter housing spacer assembly on the base oriented as it was removed. 5.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Motor Brushes Inspection 1. Turn the machine off then disconnect the power source. 2. Remove the motor deck socket truss screws. 3. Remove the silencer hood assembly. 4. Remove the 4 metal motor-cap retaining clips using a standard bit screwdriver. 5. Carefully dislodge the plastic motor cap via the built in hooks on both sides of each motor brush using a standard screwdriver. (TIP: Dislodge one side of a cap first, then the other.) 6.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 Trouble Shooting VAC-290 & VAC-200 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Insufficient Vacuum Pressure - Motors are not on and/or working - Turn both motors on, check motor brushes - Dustpan improperly seated - Remove dustpan, inspect seal, replace dustpan. - Filter clogged or improperly seated - Follow filter inspection procedure, page 6. - Clogged hose - Remove hose and re-inspect vacuum pressure, if vacuum pressure returns to normal snake hose.
E-VAC290&VAC200-I-0808 LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY OF SALE – TERMS & CONDITIONS Equipment Development Company, Inc. herein referred to as EDCO (Seller) warrants that each new unit manufactured by EDCO to be free from defects in material and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of (1) one year (except for the cutter drum assembly on all model concrete/asphalt planes, in which case the warranty period shall be 90 days) from date of shipment to the original retail or equipment rental center owner.
