Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VSP-230 del fabbricante Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited
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Model No .: VSP-230 Alpha ® V aria ble Speed W et P olisher Instr uction Manual MANUAL 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-01 14 www .
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS VSP-230 Overview ............................................................................................ 3 Specifi cations ............................................................................................. 3 Accessories .
3 VSP-230 OVER VIEW Speed Adjuster Power Switch In-line GFCI Garden Hose Adapter W ater Line Center W ater Feed “C” Handle W ater V alve SPECIFICA TIONS Working Power Supply ................................................... Single-phase AC, 50/60 Hz V oltage .
4 ACCESSORIES COMPONENTS: 1. Side Handle (Part No. 210074) 2. Wrench (Part No. 210073) 3. Band Clamp (Part No. 210088) 4. Splash Guard (Part No. 210089) 5.
5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Alpha ® Wet Polisher . Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safety and correct use of the polisher . Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary .
6 CAUTION! The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenance applicable to this polisher . GENERAL SAFETY RULES WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit .
7 Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on . A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury . Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
8 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label . Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fl y apart and cause injury . Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord .
9 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately .
10 ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE VSP-230 In addition to the general safety notes described on the preceding pages, please read and observe the following precautionary notes before using the polisher . DANGER! 1. Check the working voltage. Be sure the voltage available at power outlet matches specifi ed voltage on the name- plate.
11 11 . Observe any suspicious abnormal noises when a polishing disc is attached for the fi rst time and polisher is turned ON. It may cause bodily injury if the polishing disc fl ies off. 12. Do not touch the polishing disc while spinning. The polishing disc spins very fast and you may hurt yourself.
12 VSP-230 V ARIABLE SPEED WET POLISHER OPERA TION CAUTION! Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on tool. MAIN CONNECTION Connect only to single-phase AC current supply and only to the main voltage specifi ed on the rating plate.
13 GROUND F AUL T CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is built in-line with the power supply cord to protect the operator from electric shock. 1. GFCI Information. – Alpha ® Wet Polisher is provided with an in-line GFCI as a standard accessory for your safety , and to prevent possible electric shocks.
14 TESTING IN-LINE GFCI UNIT (Before Each Use Of The Polisher) 1. Connect polisher to a single phase AC power supply . 2. V erify that the indicator lens shows red (indicating output voltage). 3. Press the test button to verify that the red in the indicator lens disappears.
15 SPEED POT FEEDBACK SENSOR This polisher is equipped with a Closed Loop Feedback sensor that is attached to the speed pot. When a load is applied to the tool, the sensor will re-adjust the RPM to maintain a constant speed.
16 SIDE HANDLE INST ALLA TION CAUTION! During the use of Alpha ® Core Bits and Profi lers, use of the center handle is recommended. The center handle will allow the operator to have better control and ease of operation during these applications.
17 CUST OMIZING THE SPLASH GUARD The splash guard can be cut to different heights according to the application to be performed. Cutting: Using a pair of scissors or other cutting instrument, choose the desired height according to the application to be performed and cut along the grooved cut lines, as shown in Figure 15.
18 SPLASH GUARD INST ALLA TION CAUTION! The splash guard should be used to prevent the water and dust from going inside the tool. Failure to do so can shorten the life of your tool and void the limited warranty .
19 PROFILER AND OTHER APPROVED SPINDLE A TT ACHMENTS CAUTION! Do not leave threaded accessories on the spindle of the tool for extended periods of time, as this may result in making it diffi cult to remove these accessories. The VSP-230 polisher has a M14-2 center water-feed spindle thread.
20 CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during operation. Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator . Never run the tool without properly installed accessories. Make sure that the water valve is closed.
21 Periodic maintenance is done to check the tool and to minimize down time. These checks are done based on hours of operation and operating conditions.
22 Figure-24 REAR COVER REMOV AL 1 . Gently pull water tube away from holder . 2. Release the tube from the holder . 3. Unwrap 3 inches of the coiled harness.
23 5. Pull the valve assembly away from mount. 6. Remove the rear case screw . 7. Hold polisher with one hand and pull the rear case straight back with the other hand. NOTE: Do not twist case in a side to side motion when pulling back. 8 . Pull back the rear case until the carbon brush assembly is exposed.
24 9. Lift the spring from the carbon brush and place on the side of the brush holder . 10. Rem ove the carbon brush wire spade connector from the terminal post and then remove the carbon brush.
1 1 . Y ou can also remove the carbon brush by removing the screw and pulling the holder out with a pair of needle nose pliers. 12. With the carbon brush holder removed, you can check and clean the armature commutator . The commutator is the contact points that the carbon brushes ride on when the motor is running.
26 16. The commutator should be clean and shiny; if it is dull and black, you can clean it with a commutator cleaning stone. 17. T o clean the commutator , press the commutator cleaning stone against the commutator and rotate the armature by turning the spindle shaft by hand.
27 ALPHA ® VSP-230 SCHEMA TIC Revised: 01/2008.
28 ALPHA ® VSP-230 P ARTS LIST DRA WING NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 210001 Screw M4x14 4 2 210002 Spring W asher 4 5 3 210003 Plain W asher 4 4 4 210004 Shower Bolt 1 5 210080 Output Shaft 2.
29 ALPHA ® VSP-230 P ARTS LIST DRA WING NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 35 210035 O-Ring 21.2x1.8 1 36 210036 Ball Bearing 608 1 37 210081 Armature 230V 1 38 210038 Ball Bearing 607 1 39 210039 Rubber Bearing Seat 1 40 210040 Windshield 1 41 210041 Self-tapping screw 4.
SER VICES AND W ARRANTY INFORMA TION LOANER PROGRAM Loaner tools can be issued to temporarily replace a tool that is being returned to Alpha ® for repair . If more than one tool is being returned for repair , the number of loaner tools provided will be based on availability .
31 For more information concerning Alpha ® tool repair service, please contact the Alpha ® repair centers listed below: COMP ANY HEADQUARTERS: Alpha Professional T ools ® 103 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 Hours of Operation : 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY Name of Manufacturer: Alpha Professional T ools ® Address of Manufacturer: 103 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 U S A Herewith declares that: ELECTRIC HAND T OOL: “Alpha .
33 APPENDIX A FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What applications is the Alpha ® VSP-230 recommended for? A . The Alpha ® VSP-230 is recommended for wet polishing, wet core drilling, profi ling and grinding. Q. What is the warranty for this VSP-230? A.
xxxiv A. Contact the dealer where you purchased the tool or Alpha Professional T ools ® directly at 800-648-7229. Q. Can I use my VSP-230 as a wet cutting tool with a diamond blade? A. No. The VSP-230 only has a 2,800 no load RPM rating. This is not enough RPM for cutting applications with a diamond blade.
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Copyright © 2008 Alpha Professional T ools. All rights reserved. 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-01 14 www .alpha-tools.
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