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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

.  Cluttered benches and dark areas invite 

accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence 
of fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust

.  Power tools may create sparks which may 

ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded 
in accordance with all codes and ordinances

. Never remove the grounding prong 

or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualifi ed 
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.  If the tools 
should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path 
to carry electricity away from the user.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and 
refrigerators

.  There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions

.  Water entering a power tool 

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord

.  Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an 

outlet.  Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.  Replace damaged 
cords immediately.  Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked 
“W-A” or “W”

.  These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric 

shock.

 PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating 
a power tool

.  Do not use tool while tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol, or 

medication.   A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in seri-
ous personal injury.

Dress properly

.  Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.  Contain long hair.  Keep your 

hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.  Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair 
can be caught in moving parts or drawn into air vents.

Avoid accidental starting

.  Be sure switch is off before plugging in.  Carrying tools with 

your fi nger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites accidents.

Summary of Contents for VSP-230

Page 1: ...Variable Speed Wet Polisher Instruction Manual MANUAL 103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 800 648 7229 Fax 800 286 0114 www alpha tools com WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read and underst...

Page 2: ...and Off 12 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 13 Testing In line GFCI Unit 14 Variable Speed Adjustment 14 Speed Pot Feedback Sensor 15 Water Control Valve 15 Side Handle Installation 16 Customizi...

Page 3: ...le Water Valve SPECIFICATIONS Working Power Supply Single phase AC 50 60 Hz Voltage 230V Plug Type C 230V Amperage 3 5A Wattage 800W Motor Single phase No Load 500 2800 RPM Polishing Disc Size 100mm C...

Page 4: ...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 Spare Set of Carbon Brushes Part No 210083 Figure 2...

Page 5: ...lisher incorrectly WARNING There is a possibility of death or serious personal injury when handling this polisher incorrectly CAUTION There is a possibility of personal injury or property damage when...

Page 6: ...and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electr...

Page 7: ...re Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect the electrical cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by...

Page 8: ...gnment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its opera tion A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or r...

Page 9: ...use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Ampere Rating Total length of cord in Metric 230V 8m 1...

Page 10: ...Stop using the polisher immediately when noticing any malfunctions or any suspicious abnormal noises Turn the power switch OFF and contact your dealer or Alpha Professional Tools for repair 5 Handle...

Page 11: ...rself 13 Be careful of your surroundings when working in high places When working in high places make sure there are no people below Do not trap the power supply cord on anything or drop the polisher...

Page 12: ...peci ed is on the name plate Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed Swit...

Page 13: ...h disconnect polisher from power supply and blow dry air inside the motor cover through the air vents 2 Re connect power supply and press the GFCI reset button The polisher is ready to start working o...

Page 14: ...FAILS VARIABLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT This polisher is equipped with a Variable Speed control that will allow the spindle speed to be adjusted from 500 RPM to 2800 RPM Speed adjustment is controlled by rot...

Page 15: ...ow to wet the stone and remove waste excessive spray and mist will get inside the tool and cause premature failure of the tool and or cause the GFCI to trip This polisher is equipped with a center wat...

Page 16: ...ter control and ease of operation during these applications To switch from center handle to side handle follow the steps below Remove both side screws from center handle Pull handle forward and clear...

Page 17: ...the application to be performed and cut along the grooved cut lines as shown in Figure 15 RECOMMENDED HEIGHTS Profiling When using Alpha Profilers the splash guard can be used at its full height Poli...

Page 18: ...life of your tool and void the limited warranty 1 Install the rubber splash guard into the tool so that the lip on the splash guard ts into the groove on the tool and the cutout is around the water tt...

Page 19: ...t onto the spindle by hand 2 Tighten with supplied wrench NOTE If attachment does not thread on freely check threads on both sur faces for damage or dirt Clean repair or replace as needed to ensure a...

Page 20: ...damage has occurred repair affected areas before use Connect the tool to the correct power source and test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI before using the tool Push the RESET button and co...

Page 21: ...or every second carbon brush set change The bearings should be replaced and the gears should be checked If your tool starts to sound differently this could be an indication of a worn bearing continuin...

Page 22: ...REAR COVER REMOVAL 1 Gently pull water tube away from holder 2 Release the tube from the holder 3 Unwrap 3 inches of the coiled harness 4 Remove the 2 screws from the valve bracket Figure 25 Figure 2...

Page 23: ...ne 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...

Page 24: ...e on the side of the brush holder 10 Remove the carbon brush wire spade connector from the terminal post and then remove the carbon brush Figure 33 Carbon Brush Carbon Brush Holder Carbon Brush Wire S...

Page 25: ...ent of the two brushes assemble the polisher by reversing disassembly procedure 13 Check the carbon brush for wear Replace if worn down to a 6 4mm 14 Blow dust off of the spring and check for proper t...

Page 26: ...r until commutator is clean and shiny 18 Reconnect the power wire ensuring that the wire path is correct Reinstall the carbon brush holder into the slot on motor housing and slide in until the tab for...

Page 27: ...27 ALPHA VSP 230 SCHEMATIC Revised 01 2008...

Page 28: ...3 Bearing Clamp 1 14 210014 Spring Washer 5 4 15 210015 Screw M5x16 4 16 210016 Gear 1 17 210017 Wave Spring Lock Washer 10 1 18 210018 C clip for Shaft 10 1 19 210019 Oil impregnated Bearing 8x12x8 2...

Page 29: ...arbon brush 230V 105S 2 49 210049 Self tapping screw 2 9x8 2 50 210094 Terminal Block 2 51 210098 Speed Pot w Feed Back Sensor 230V 1 52 210052 Capacitor 9 22F for 230V version only 1 53 210053 Rear C...

Page 30: ...required for the credit card being used A second signature is required as an agreement of the overall policy NEED MORE INFORMATION For information on Alpha Professional Tools complete product line vi...

Page 31: ...A TOOL REPAIR SERVICE Limited Warranty of Alpha Wet Polisher Alpha Professional Tools warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the date of origin...

Page 32: ...nd EN55014 2 1997 A1 2001 Year of af x CE Marking 2009 Oakland New Jersey USA Nao Takahashi President Dec 2009 Assembled in China Last revised 12 2009 Limited Warranty of Alpha Wet Polisher for the US...

Page 33: ...o our repair department for some preventative maintenance Q What is the RPM of the VSP 230 A This polisher is a variable speed polisher with an RPM range of 500 2 800 Q What shall I do if my VSP 230 b...

Page 34: ...optimum polish on engineered stone material Q What is the largest diameter accessory that the VSP 230 will accept A The VSP 230 will accept accessories up to 127mm Do not attempt to use accessories l...

Page 35: ..._____________ Telephone ___________________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________________________________ Dealer s Name _________________________________ Note Serial Mo...

Page 36: ...Copyright 2008 Alpha Professional Tools All rights reserved 103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 800 648 7229 Fax 800 286 0114 www alpha tools com Assembled in China Revised 09 2008...

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