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2.0 SETTING UP
2.1 THE BASE
The ULTRA TEC Base can be placed on a tabletop, or it may be mounted permanently into a workbench. For
permanent mounting, the cutout dimensions are 7 7/8" by 18 1/2". As a template for the cutout, use the Wood
Base
—the cutout corresponds to the inside dimensions—you can trace that with a pencil
2.1.1 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP
Setting the base on a long side, you can see that the electrical power cord is coiled next to the motor, extending
from the speed control. Pull out the cord
– ready for plug-in to the AC source
The machine will operate from a power source that is 110VAC
or
240VAC. The delivered power cord on the
machine has a 3-prong Plug, typically used for 110-VAC input. A user with a 220VAC source needs an adapter
that fits the 220-240 VAC input socket and adapts to the 3-
prong Plug on the machine (often called a “Travel
Adapter
”).
That AC Plug Adapter would look something like this. There are many varieties of
220 plug-ins
– different from country to country, and rather than our “guess” at your
requirement, is best for
you
to obtain the needed Adapter. The Adapters are
inexpensive, and readily available, and we know that you will get the right one (without
guessing).
For operation, it is only necessary to plug into the source (there is no setting switch)
–
the electronics of the Speed Control adjusts its operation automatically between 110 and 220 (as does the
power cord for the digital angle display).
2.1.2 THE DRAIN HOSE
The Drain Hose slides through the aluminum bushing on the back of the wood base, and fits onto the bottom of
the aluminum Drain Funnel underneath the base plate. Attach the Drain Hose
—push on firmly.
Lead the Drain Hose through the bushing in the rear wall of the Wood Base (or, if you have mounted the Base
into a desk top, you may want to direct the Drain Tube straight down), and then to a container--a gallon plastic
container is good. Be sure the hose does not kink, and that there are no loops in the hose on its way to the
container
—these are things that would prevent proper draining).
2.1.3 SPLASHGUARD
The splashguard is molded plastic, resistant to normal lapidary fluids (as a faceting lubricant, we recommend
water with a few drops of clear dish-washing detergent).
Examine the Splashguard before mounting it on the Base
– look underneath. Notice that there is a Drain that
will fit into the Drain Funnel in the Base. When you mount the Splashguard confirm that the Drain is aligned into
the Funnel
– peek underneath.
