Page 2 - Contents of this Book
Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Contents of this Book Operator Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3Introduction and Machine Specifications ....................................... 5230V Electrical Connection Instr...
Page 3 - WARNING; OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 3 DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER state...
Page 4 - Disconnect the power supply before attempting
Page 4 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual DANGER : Electrocution could occur if the machine is used on a power circuit that repeatedly trips or isundersized. Have a licensed electrician check the fuse, circuit breaker or power supply. DANGER: Electrocution could oc...
Page 5 - Introduction and Machine Specifications; PART NUMBER
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 5 Introduction and Machine Specifications Operating Controls Operating Controls Leveling Adjustment Tool Storage Tray Sanding Pressure Adjustment Motor Starter / Protector Abrasive Size 12 x 26 1 / 8 (30.5cmx67.3cm) paperba...
Page 6 - 30V Electrical Connection Instructions; Extension Cords
Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual 230V Electrical Connection Instructions CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and on electrical voltage shown on themotor nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage beforeconnecting th...
Page 7 - How to Transport the Machine
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 7 How to Transport the Machine WARNING : The machine is heavy. Remove the motor from the machinebefore transporting. Get helploading the machine and motor. To transport the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Make sure the p...
Page 8 - How To Install The Abrasive
Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Machine Set-Up To set-up your machine follow this procedure: 1. Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all danger, warning and caution statements. Makesure all operators of this machine have read thisOwner's Manual....
Page 9 - NOTE
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 9 8. Put the smooth side of the abrasive against the sanding drum. 9. Put one end of the abrasive against the sanding drum slot (1). See figure 3. 10. Turn the drum one revolution. Put the other end of the abrasive in the d...
Page 10 - How to Operate the Machine
Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual How to Operate the Machine DANGER: Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment thatcan be explosive. Cigarettelighters, pilot lights and anyother source of ignition cancreate an explosion whenactive during a sa...
Page 12 - Figure 6
Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual A. First pass forward, right to left. C. Second pass forward, overlap ½ the drum width. D. Second pass reverse, retrace second path forward, etc....for the entire room B. First pass reverse, retrace same path. E. Work the ...
Page 13 - Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper; Initial Cut; Grain
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 13 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper Initial Cut The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish and gross imperfections on the floor surface. The sandingequipment should be adjusted to heavy sanding pressure setting and a ...
Page 14 - Sander Adjustment Procedures; DANGER; To adjust the sanding pressure follow this procedure:; Drum Rates; Tighten belt and secure motor to chassis.
Page 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main-tenance and repairs are performedon a unit that is not properly discon-nected from the power source. Dis- connect the power supply beforeattempting any...
Page 16 - Routine Maintenance; Wheels; Periodically check the drive belt tension.; Bearings; Idler pulley
Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Routine Maintenance The following items need to be periodically inspectedand maintained to keep your sander in good workingcondition. Wheels Periodically remove the debris from the truck andcaster wheels. Debris can cause ...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 17 P ROBLEM C AUSE A CTION Chatter Troubleshooting Drive belts slip. Insufficient tension. Tension drive belt. (Squeaking or squealing sound) Worn belts. Replace belts. Squealing, growling or grinding Damaged and/or worn be...
Page 23 - Motor Parts Not Illustrated
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 23 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Parts List #2 10/00 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 62800A Pipe, Ass'y 1 2 85714A Screw, ½ - 13 x 2¼ Hex 1 3 87006A Washer, .56 X...
Page 25 - AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 25 Ref. No Part No. Description Qty Qty 1 88502A Screw, 10-24 x 3 / 8 Set 2 2 2 25200C Knob, Hand 1 1 3 67309A Screw, Sustainer 1 1 4 87000A Washer 1 1 5 67907A Spring, Sustainer 1 1 6 67315A Screw 3 3 7 66123A Plunger, Spr...
Page 27 - Chatter - Wave Prevention
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 27 Chatter - Wave Prevention American Sanders Technology Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. How-ever, after a finishing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”. The best guarantee to ...
Page 29 - CLARKE TECHNOLOGY; European Locations
ALTO ® PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES PRODUCTION FACILITIES ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg Blytaekkervej 2DK-9000 Aalborg+45 72 18 21 00 ALTO Danmark A/S, Hadsund IndustrikvarteretDK-9560 Hadsund+45 72 18 21 00 SALES SUBSIDIARIES ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario 24 Constellation Ct.(416) 675-5830 ALTO Oversea...
Page 30 - AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY U.S. WARRANTY; AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY U.S. WARRANTY This American Sanders Technology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase,when operated and maintained in accordance with A...