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AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual

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MODEL

07065B

07069C

CONTACT WHEEL SPEED (rpm)*

2700

2250

ABRASIVE SPEED

4700 *sfm

24 meters per second

DUST FAN SPEED (rpm)*

6800

5670

DUST FAN FLOW

234 *(cfm)

92 liters per second

MOTOR

4 hp 208-230V 60Hz 16A

2.2kW 240V 50Hz 12A

WHEELS

Replaceable 3½" O.D.

9 cm

ABRASIVE SIZE

" x 7

75cm x 20cm

LEVELING CONTROL

Externally adjustable

OPERATING CONTROL

Adjustable lever/grip

MOTOR STARTER/PROTECTOR

Magnetic circuit breaker

SANDING PRESSURE ADJMT.

Heavy, Medium, Light

BEARINGS

Radial ball, permanently lubricated

DIMENSIONS

" L x15" Wx 36

" H

103cm x 38cm x 93 cm

WEIGHT

214 lbs.

97 kg

Introduction and Machine Specifications

CAUTION:

Your equipment may be inappropriate on some installations. Some softer
woods used in flooring cannot support the pressure created by hard wheels.

Always consult with the flooring manufacturer on the proper installation, prepa-
ration, and finishing of their product. Determine suitability of your equipment in
preparing the product.

NOPTE

NOTE

: *rpm (Revolutions per minute)

*sfm (Surface feet per minute)
*cfm (cubic feet per minute)

Summary of Contents for Apollo 8

Page 1: ...l You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If you cannot read English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud osusoperadoresnopuedenleerelInglés sehaganexplicarestemanualcompletamenteantes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator s position at the rear of th...

Page 2: ...nd Sandpaper 12 ChatterWavePrevention 13 SanderAdjustmentProcedures 14 Dust Shoe 14 Sanding Pressure 14 Belt Tracking 15 Operating Control 15 RoutineMaintenance 16 Sanding Chamber 16 Wheels 16 Dust Bag 16 Drive Belt 16 Bearings 17 Rollers 17 Troubleshooting 18 Assembly Drawing 1 20 Assembly Parts List 1 21 TensionAssemblyDrawing 22 TensionAssemblyParts 23 Assembly Drawing 2 24 Assembly Parts List ...

Page 3: ...red to Cigarette lighters pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed entirely if possible from the work area Work areas that are poorly ventilated can create an explosive environment when certain combustible materials are in the atmosphere i e solvents thinners alcohol fuels ce...

Page 4: ... check the fuse circuit breaker or power supply WARNING Failure to read and observe all safety statements found on your machine or in this Owner s Manual can result in serious injury or damage Read and observe all safety statements Make sure that all labels decals warnings cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine Get new labels from your authorized American Sanders Technology distribu...

Page 5: ...R Magneticcircuitbreaker SANDINGPRESSUREADJMT Heavy Medium Light BEARINGS Radialball permanentlylubricated DIMENSIONS 401 2 L x15 Wx 36 3 4 H 103cm x 38cm x 93 cm WEIGHT 214 lbs 97 kg Introduction and Machine Specifications CAUTION Your equipment may be inappropriate on some installations Some softer woods used in flooring cannot support the pressure created by hard wheels Always consult with the ...

Page 6: ...ircuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter Consult your electri cal contractor DANGER Electrocution could occur if the ground pin is tampered with in any way Do not cut remove or break the ground pin Do not try to fit a three terminal plug into a recep tacle or connector body other than a three plug receptacle or connec tor body If the outlet does not fit the plug consult your ...

Page 7: ...or mounting knob clear of the counterbore on chassis See figure 4 6 Straddle the machine With your legs lift the motor off of the chassis Take the motor to worksite 7 Lift the chassis by grasping the front and rear handle Bring the belt guard against your chest Take the chassis to worksite To assemble the machine after transporting follow thisprocedure 1 Open the belt guard door 2 Place the motor ...

Page 8: ...ine and read all danger warning and caution statements Make sure all operators of this machine have read this Owner s Manual If they cannot read English have the manual explained fully before allowing anyone to operate the sander 2 Locate the power supply The receptacle should be compatible with the plug The receptacle must be grounded and must be fused 30 amp to avoid an electrical hazard 3 Clip ...

Page 9: ...led power cord into the handle Twist the cord connection clockwise to lock 10 Jog turn on momentarily the motor circuit breaker while observing the belt tracking Follow the procedures outlined in the Sander Adjust ment Procedures on page 13 to correct the belt tracking There is also a label on the inside of the access door that outlines the belt adjust ment 11 Close the access door Place the end o...

Page 10: ... follow this procedure 1 Before sanding decide on best approach for sanding desired area If the floor is uneven it may be necessary to sand diagonally to the direction that the floor is laid This will help pull or stretch low and high spots in the floor over a greater area producing a flatter surface When sanding the area work in a way so that you are moving away from where the cord set enters the...

Page 11: ...nd sand back down pass just made When completed begin a new pass by overlapping previous pass half the width of the abrasive Stagger termination points to prevent a distinct ridge and a better blend when edging 10 Empty contents of the dust bag into a metal container located outside the building Dust bag should be emptied whenever full as indicated on bag WARNING Do not overfill dust bag or seri o...

Page 12: ...ns and finishes from old flooring 50 grit For first sanding of new flooring cedar pine fir 945840 945903 For cleanup of 16 grit 60 grit For cleanup from initial cut 36 40 grit 945839 945904 80 grit For final sanding of certain hardwoods For cleanup 945838 945905 of initial cuts 50 grit 100grit For final sanding of certain hardwoods where a smooth 945837 945909 surface is desired 120grit For final ...

Page 13: ...asive according to manufacturers recommen dation PROPER CARE OF YOUR MACHINE CAN MINIMIZE CHATTERANDWAVES 1 V BELTS can cause vibration and chatter if they are of low quality Use only belts specified by American Sanders Technology 2 TRUCK AND CASTER WHEELS with flat spots out of roundness or debris adhered to their surface can cause waves or a chatter effect Always clean and inspect all wheels bef...

Page 14: ...how to adjust different features controls of the sander Dust Shoe To adjust the dust shoe follow this procedure 1 Disconnect machine from power supply 2 Loosen the two screws fastening the dust shoe to the chassis 3 Adjust the dust shoe down to reduce clearance 4 Adjust the dust shoe up to increase clearance 5 Align the dust shoe to the chassis and tighten screws See figure 11 Sanding Pressure The...

Page 15: ...ents if necessary 4 Mark new pointer location on main frame Belt Tracking WARNING Injury to the operator could occur if any machine adjust ments are made while the motor is running Do not attempt to make any adjust ments while the machine is plugged in or running To adjust the belt tracking follow this procedure 1 Locate the belt tracking adjuster screw See figure 14a 2 Hold the belt tracking adju...

Page 16: ...p your sander in good working condition Sanding Chamber Periodically blow out the sanding chamber to prevent large accumulations of debris which could interfere with the performance of the tension roller Wheels Periodically remove the debris from the truck and caster wheels Debris can cause waves on a sanded surface Dust Bag Remove the dust bag from the machine and shake it thoroughly to remove th...

Page 17: ...ear or damage according to the following schedule Guiderollers after 1st 650 hrs Idlerpulley after 1st 1500 hrs Fan shaft after 1st 2500 hrs Tensionroller after 1st 2500 hrs Arbor shaft after 1st 5000 hrs Motor shaft after 1st 5000 hrs Rollers Periodically check the guide rollers and the tension rollerforwear ...

Page 18: ...ective electronic start switch Contact an authorized ALTO dealer Low voltage from poor connection Contact an authorized ALTO dealer Defective motor Contact an authorized ALTO dealer No power Check power supply and connections Motor runs sluggishly Low voltage from excessive Locate power source nearer to work footage undersized extension site Decrease sanding pressure cord or poor connection Defect...

Page 19: ...Prevention Close evenly spaced ripples page 13 page 13 Difficult to actuate tension release Debris interferes with mechanism Blow out sanding chamber lever Remove and disassemble mechanism Clean out Worn sleeve bearing Replace Galled linkages Lubricate with WD 40 Abrasive belt hunts seeks Worn washers Replace items 84 88 pg 20 21 Worn sleeve bearing Check for excessive play replace High edges on c...

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