STI-2807 | STI-2818LP
Operating Manual
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9. Attach the CLC #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.
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.
• The use of the machine and water must only be done by skilled workers that have been trained
and understand the safety precautions that need to be undertaken. The danger of electric shock is
present anytime water is used with electrical machinery. Water also presents the possibility that any
floor openings or drains can serve as a conduit for water to damage unintended areas. The disposal
of wet waste or slurry must be done in accordance with all local laws and regulations.
• Upon starting the machine, continuously move machine in side-to-side pattern ensuring that
machine is continuously moved while running. 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.
• A thorough processing of the concrete can only be achieved by one pass forward and then second
pass backward over same path. It is compulsory to overlap paths by at least 25%. The machine
must always be swung side-to-side approximately 30 degrees. The machine should never be
quickly pushed across floor to move to areas outside the area that is to be polished.
• The work area must be closed to all non-associated workers and equipment. The likelihood of
contamination by non-associated traffic is increased and rogue scratches will be possible as well as
overall reduced polish.
Flooring Condition Qualifications
Use of the CLC Diamond System requires that the surface to be treated is clean of coatings or
adhesives. For floors that have adhesives, built-up contaminants or other coatings, the surface must be
first prepared using the #0 Prep Tool.
Use of the CLC Diamond System can only be used, as specified above, for floors that are at least
4,250Psi/29Mpa and are over 28 days old.
As a general rule, it is best to inspect floor BEFORE beginning to note or mark obstacles such as floor
drains, protrusions from floor and elevation changes in excess of 2mm.
Any polishing project that is undertaken should ALWAYS be preceded by a mock-up of at least 100 SF
/ 9 M
2
. This mock-up will serve two purposes: to provide a finished sample that owner can approve and
to verify the suitability of the CLC Diamond System for the given slab.
Machinery Qualifications
The CLC Diamond System is designed to attach to and work perfectly with any Substrate Technology
Prep/Master
®
machine. Quantity of CLC tools will vary by model:
• Prep/Master® 2807/2818LP & P/M Jr.: 6 pieces
• Prep/Master® 2420/2418LP: 12 pieces
• Prep/Master® 3030/3038LP & RC-3030: 12 pieces
• Prep/Master® 4430/4438LP & RC-4430: 24 pieces
Attachment of CLC tools #3 through #7 require Velcro pad adapters 570000031 & 570000026.
