Powermatic 1632 Sander User Manual


 
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6.0 Setup and assembly
Remove the sander from its crate and inspect for
damage to ensure all parts are intact. Any damage
should be reported to your distributor and shipping
agent immediately upon discovery.
Before proceeding with installation, read your
instruction manual thoroughly. Familiarize yourself
with correct set-up, maintenance and safety
procedures.
6.1 Shipping contents
1 WideBeltSander
1 InfeedRollerAssemb ly
1 OutfeedRollerAssemb ly
1 SideSupport
1 SandingBelt
1 Toolbox,containingoilgun,doorlatches,and
drawbar(forthegraphitepad)
6.2 Installation
If using a forklift, run the forks between the upper
cabinet and the conveyor belt. Level the machine
and bolt it to the floor with high quality anchor bolts
through the mounting holes located on the four
corners of the base.
Remove the protective coating from the rollers with
a soft cloth moistened with a good commercial
solvent. DO NOT USE acetone, gasoline, lacquer
thinner or any type of flammable solvent. Do not
use an abrasive pad.
6.3 Assembly
1. Attach the infeed and outfeed roller
assemblies with sixteen 5/16" x 2" hex head
screws and spring washers.
2. Mount the side support with two hex cap
screws and flat washers.
3. Insert the door latches into the slots on the
cabinet doors.
4. Assemble the sanding belt to the rollers. Make
sure the arrow on the belt matches the rotation
of the rollers.
7.0 Electrical connections
All electrical connections should
be made by a qualified electrician in compliance
with all relevant codes. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury and/or damage to the
machine and property. The machine must be
properly grounded.
1. A cable of the proper gauge should be used to
connect the sander to the power supply.
2. Remove the wiring cover and attach the
ground wire (A), Figure 1.
3. For 3 Phase: Connect the three power leads
(B) to the wiring board.
For 1 Phase: Connect the two power leads to
the wiring board.
4. This machine should be hard wired into a
dedicated circuit with a properly rated breaker
according to your local code.
5. Replace wiring cover.
6. Turn on the feed belt and verify that the belt
feeds into the machine. It if turns toward the
user, disconnect the machine from the power
source and switch only two of the power leads
(on 3 Phase machine).
Figure 1
7.1 Voltage conversion
The 3 Phase machine is pre-wired for 230V
operation. If 460V is needed, see the wiring box
cover on the reduction motor and the main motor.
BOTH motors must be switched if changing from
230V to 460V. The transformer, behind the control
panel, must also be switched from 230V to 460V.
7.2 Extension cords
Amp Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet
More
Than
Not
More
Than
120
240
25
50
50
100
100
200
150
300
AWG
00 06 18 16 16 14
06 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12
Not
Recommended
Extension Cord Recommendations
Table 1
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.