ASA
GB
Original operating manual
The specified illustrations appear at the beginning of
the Operating Instructions.
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Symbols
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Do not throw in the household waste.
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Technical data
ASA boom arm
Extended length
ASA 5000
ASA 6000
Electrical connection
Weight
ASA 5000
ASA 6000
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Intended use
The ASA boom arm is a stationary appliance that pro-
vides power supply connections for electric power
and pneumatic tools as well as connections for dust
extractors when combined with the EAA energy box.
The box provides the user with all the connections
necessary for operating electric power and pneumat-
ic tools in a working area with limited space.
The size and quantity of particles that can be extract-
ed through the energy box EAA/boom arm ASA de-
pends on the power of the connected dust extractor.
However, the EAA/ASA is only suitable for extracting
dust and not heavy chips, workpiece offcuts, etc.
Festool accepts no liability for damage and accidents
resulting from improper or incorrect use of the EAA
or ASA, or subsequent modifications made by the us-
er.
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Safety instructions
Warning! Read and observe all information
and safety instructions.Ignoring warning notes and
instructions may lead to electric shocks, fires and/or
cause serious injury.
Keep all safety information and other instructions
in a safe place for future reference.
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– The additional weight on the EAA/ASA (e.g. weight
of electric or pneumatic tools, accessories) must
not exceed 12 kg.
– Inspect the electric cables for damage at regular
intervals. Have a qualified electrician or Festool af-
ter-sales service technician replace damaged ca-
bles with new cables.
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5.1
The ASA boom arm (see title image) comprises a
two-piece aluminium profile supported by a swivel-
ling bearing on a bracket The arm is the support sys-
tem for the EAA energy box.
5.2
The EAA energy box consists of two sections:
– Section containing electrical components such as
sockets and selector switches for electric power
tools (EW).
– Section containing pneumatic components, in-
5 m
cluding connections for pneumatic tools (DW).
6 m
Refer to the EAA operating manual for more detailed
information and instructions for connecting the en-
230 V~/16 A
ergy box.
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92 kg
105 kg
Risk of injury, damage to property
Before installing the unit, have a structural engi-
neer check the static conditions of the planned
attachment point!
Germany only: Festool offers you the opportunity to
have the energy box or the boom arm assembled by
an authorised fitter. The energy box or boom arm is
assembled completely and handed over ready to use.
We recommend using this service for quicker, more
reliable assembly.
The following attachment options are possible:
• Wall mounting
• Ceiling installation
• Pillar mounting
Mounting the ASA on a concrete wall - Fig. [1]
Six dowel holes must be drilled in the concrete wall
in line with the pattern on the enclosed drilling tem-
plate.
B25 - B55 or C20/25 to C50/60 Fischer Combi tie rods
FBN II 16/15 K, 16/25, 16/50 are ideal fastening dow-
els for non-cracked concrete.
Design
ASA boom arm
EAA energy box
Assembly
WARNING