Operating Manual
STI-2807 | STI-2818LP
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Execution of EGT Polishing System
1. Attach the EGT #1 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 50% of weights on head of machine
and 50% in basket over wheels, set speed to 35Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2200
RPM). Upon satisfactory completion of step #1, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
2. Attach the EGT #2 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 35Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2200 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #2, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
3. Attach the EGT #3 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 35Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2200 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #3, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
4. Attach the EGT #4 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 35Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2200 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #4, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
5. Attach the EGT #5 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 45Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2500 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #5, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
6. Apply densifier per manufacturer’s recommendations and allow surface to dry completely after
densifier process has been completed. See Section 3 for further information about densifiers.
7. Attach the EGT #6 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 50Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2700 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #6, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
8. Attach the EGT #7 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 50Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2700 RPM) Upon satisfactory
completion of step #7, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
9. Attach the EGT #8 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate
power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of
machine, set speed to 50Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2700 RPM). Upon satisfactory
completion of step #8, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
Qualifications
As a general rule for all operations using the Prep/Master
®
machines:
• The machine manual MUST be read and understood by any operator for the safe and productive
use of the machine.
• Upon starting the machine, continuously move the machine in a side-to-side pattern ensuring that
the machine will grind the floor evenly. If for any reason the machine cannot be continuously moved,
i.e. cord management, adjacent work, obstacles, etc., stop the machine until it can be operated as
specified.
