Handler suction unit

[Nathan Ardelean]

Can anyone please advise?
I recently bought this unit used and took it apart to clean the dust and all the acrylic collected.
I took out the individual filters and washed everything. Once dry I put it all back together I did a test outside and the stone dust I sectioned up comes out the grate area where the blower is.
Not sure if there's any parts missing or if I put things back together wrong. I dint test it before I took it apart. Can't really find much maintenance information on the interWebs.
and thank you.

 

[Doris A]

Can anyone please advise?
I recently bought this unit used and took it apart to clean the dust and all the acrylic collected.
I took out the individual filters and washed everything. Once dry I put it all back together I did a test outside and the stone dust I sectioned up comes out the grate area where the blower is.
Not sure if there's any parts missing or if I put things back together wrong. I dint test it before I took it apart. Can't really find much maintenance information on the interWebs.
and thank you.

@Garland Dental Services may be able to help you out. Or call Handler.

 

[bigj1972]

Take it back apart and reason it out.. Its jut a box with a fan in it. Air goes in one end comes out the other.
Since you bought it used, there could be something missing to seal off flow, but a good lab man can rig something..

 

[DIMADEL]

Change for new filters, easy don’t wash them…

 

[bigj1972]

Change for new filters, easy don’t wash them…

That's what I was thinking. I haven't seen one in years, but from what I remember it was regular A/C style filters.

 

[Nathan Ardelean]

Filters are more expensive than the unit it's self. There were about 14 or so filters hanging.
I'll have to look more into the issue.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Car 54]

See if you can find an online manual of the parts, to confirm

Filters are more expensive than the unit it's self. There were about 14 or so filters hanging.
I'll have to look more into the issue.
Thanks everyone.

The bags didn't get washed, did they? Even though this is a bigger model, this is how they should look. In seeing your photo, it jogged my memory from when I had a Handler. edit: it almost looks like your missing 2-3 bags? which help seal the upper and lower chamber from each other They should fit pretty snugly together at the top.

 

[bigj1972]

yeah i guess i got the workstation

 

[Car 54]

yeah i guess i got the workstation

A picture, OP's above photo, can be worth a thousand words, including this reply to rkm's post I'm still chucking about, you fashionista

https://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/would-you-want-your-kids-to-follow-you-into-being-dental-tech.34302/post-358125

 

[Nathan Ardelean]

See if you can find an online manual of the parts, to confirm

The bags didn't get washed, did they? Even though this is a bigger model, this is how they should look. In seeing your photo, it jogged my memory from when I had a Handler. edit: it almost looks like your missing 2-3 bags? which help seal the upper and lower chamber from each other They should fit pretty snugly together at the top.

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I was bearly able to fit the 14 bag in. Pretty sure no bags are missing. I tried looking for an online manual but nothing helpful. Like a parts list so I can verify if anything is missing.
Thanks.

 

[bigj1972]

60UFC Dust Collector - Handler Manufacturing

60UFC DUST COLLECTOR 115V/60Hz. Also available in 230V/50Hz, 230V/60Hz and 115V/50Hz at additional cost. 1/2 HP brushless suction system yields 400 CFM Shipping Wgt.: 80 lbs [36.3 Kg] (Ships in two cartons) Unit Dimensions: 15 1/8” W x 14 7/8” D x 22“ H [38cm x 37.8cm x 55.9cm] Available as a...

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"Available as a dust collector with a set of 14 shakeable cotton cloth filter bags – Model 60U-D"

You should have 14 Bags.

 

[Nathan Ardelean]

Change for new filters, easy don’t wash them…

new filter/bags cost more than I paid for the entire unit, they're like 400-500 bucks grrr

 

[Nathan Ardelean]

60UFC Dust Collector - Handler Manufacturing

60UFC DUST COLLECTOR 115V/60Hz. Also available in 230V/50Hz, 230V/60Hz and 115V/50Hz at additional cost. 1/2 HP brushless suction system yields 400 CFM Shipping Wgt.: 80 lbs [36.3 Kg] (Ships in two cartons) Unit Dimensions: 15 1/8” W x 14 7/8” D x 22“ H [38cm x 37.8cm x 55.9cm] Available as a...

www.handlermfg.com

"Available as a dust collector with a set of 14 shakeable cotton cloth filter bags – Model 60U-D"

You should have 14 Bags.

yeah, there's 14 bags

 

[bigj1972]

Still sounds cheaper than new.
Just think it out. If you have all the bags, there's a reason its not sealed.

And if necessary, improvise.

 

[ps2thtec]

Dug up this old thread I remembered,lists company that makes filters…. ?

Zenotec Cyclone filters?

Found a company that had one pretty close, would have to look again, but they also make filters to your specs. But I'm sure they're not going to just make a handful.

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