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Discus User Manual  

 

  

Specifications 

 

Standard Wheel 
 
Weights 

Bowl 6.5kg, Control 5kg, pedal 500g. Total 12kg 

Dimensions 

Bowl 575mm x 445mm x 160mm 

Control 190mm x 205mm x 90mm (excluding handle) 
Pedal 215mm x 115mm x 75mm 
Wheel head cast alloy 250mm 

Other Information 

230v Ac 50Hz 3amp fuse in mains plug 
Power Consumption 1.1 amps, 250W maximum 
Maximum Rotation speed 250RPM ±5% 

Motor 24v DC  
Centre 12Kgs clay maximum 
  

 

Craftsman Wheel 
 

Weights 

Bowl 6.7kg, Control 5kg, pedal 500g. Total 12.2kg 

Dimensions 

Bowl 575mm x 445mm x 160mm 
Control 190mm x 205mm x 90mm (excluding handle) 
Pedal 215mm x 115mm x 75mm 
Wheel head cast alloy 250mm 

Other Information 

230v Ac 50Hz 3amp fuse in mains plug 
Power Consumption 1.3 amps, 300W maximum 

Rotation direction reverse switch on control box 
Maximum Rotation speed 300RPM ±5% 
Motor 24v DC  

Centre 16Kgs clay maximum 

  

 

Compact Wheel 

 
Weights 

Wheel 6kg, (6.2kg Compact plus) Control 5kg, pedal 500g. Total 11.5kg  

(11.7 kg Compact plus) 

Dimensions 

Wheel 270mm x 265mm x 160mm (excluding handle) 

Control 190mm x 205mm x 90mm (excluding handle) 
Pedal 215mm x 115mm x 75mm 
Wheel head cast alloy 250mm 

Other Information 

230v Ac 50Hz 3amp fuse in mains plug 
Power Consumption 1.1 amps, 250W maximum 
(Compact plus 1.3 amps, 300W maximum) 

Maximum Rotation speed 250RPM ±5% 
(Compact plus 300RPM ±5%) 
Motor 24v DC  

Centre 12Kgs clay maximum (16Kgs Compact plus) 

Summary of Contents for Potters Wheels

Page 1: ...Discus User Manual DISCUS POTTERS WHEELS User Manual...

Page 2: ...ng a Basic Hand Controller 12 Optional stand and shelf assembly and fitting 13 Further copies of this manual are available from Pottery Products Ltd or can be downloaded from the Web site This manual...

Page 3: ...ustralia Russia and Japan We hope you will enjoy working with your new Discus potters wheel and wish you excellent throwing results We are committed to helping you make the most of your Discus by assi...

Page 4: ...e no user serviceable parts and opening or dismantling the machine may invalidate the guarantee Children must be supervised at all times when using this equipment Foot pedals fitted with return spring...

Page 5: ...the top of the wheel and no further using the provided Allen key 5 Arrange the foot hand controls so they are comfortable to use 6 Connect cables as diagram on next page DO NOT touch the plugs or elec...

Page 6: ...nd comfortable working posture Check that no cables are trapped under furniture etc 5 Keep the control unit away from contact with liquids 6 Connect to power supply 7 Set the turntable direction switc...

Page 7: ...lush with the wheel head when you have finished using bats and always check that the bat pins are not protruding before using the wheel as you may injure your hands Plastic Master Bat with mini plywoo...

Page 8: ...the guarantee 2 Year Guarantee Discus Potters Wheels carry a full 2 year warranty on all parts and labour Please retain your original purchase invoice in case you have need of the guarantee In the eve...

Page 9: ...tion may be brought if the equipment is used Initial testing is carried out by us with all products being tested prior to despatch However with any subsequent testing or testing requirement the respon...

Page 10: ...215mm x 115mm x 75mm Wheel head cast alloy 250mm Other Information 230v Ac 50Hz 3amp fuse in mains plug Power Consumption 1 3 amps 300W maximum Rotation direction reverse switch on control box Maximum...

Page 11: ...arately Connecting the hand control unit 1 Ensure the power button on the Electrical Control Unit is off 2 From the Hand Control connect the cable end marked To Bowl to the socket on the potters wheel...

Page 12: ...Hand control enables fixed rotation speed control of the Potters wheel Simply connect to the Control unit instead of the Foot pedal ensuring the 3 pin plug is correctly mated Always ensure you can re...

Page 13: ...move the 4 bolts from the base and keep handy 2 Place the base inside the metal brackets with the bolt holes lining up with the bracket holes 3 Screw in the 4 bolts and then turn the assembly over rea...

Page 14: ...14 Discus User Manual DISCUS POTTERS WHEELS www discuspotterswheels co uk Pottery Products Ltd 8 Hazelbank Close Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BY Tel 01730 300762 email sales discuspotterswheels co uk...

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