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- Page 1 MANUAL Alpha Variable ® Speed Wet Polisher Instruction Manual Model No.: VSP-340 Version 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual! 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Service ..................... 6 Specific Safety Rules ................6 Use Proper Extension Cords ..............7 Grounding Instructions ................7 Additional Precautions for using the VSP-340 ......... 7 Laws and Regulations Of Noise Levels ........... 8 VSP-340 Overview ....................9 Specifications ................... 9 Accessories ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Alpha Variable Speed Wet Polisher. Please read this ® instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safety and correct use of the polisher. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
CAUTION The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenance applicable to this polisher. GENERAL SAFETY RULES KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards particular to this tool. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. -
Page 5: Electrical Safety
10. DON’T ABUSE WATER SUPPLY HOSE. Don’t carry tool by supply hose or expose to traffic areas where it can be crushed. 11. ALWAYS SECURE WORK PIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 12. -
Page 6: Tool Use And Care
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet/receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock or fire. •... -
Page 7: Service
SERVICE • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. • When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. -
Page 8: Use Proper Extension Cords
Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE VSP-340 In addition to the general safety notes described on the preceding pages, please read and observe the following precautionary notes before using the polisher. -
Page 9: Laws And Regulations Of Noise Levels
Stop using the polisher immediately when noticing any malfunctions or any suspicious abnormal noises. Turn the power switch OFF and contact your dealer or Alpha Professional Tools for repair. ® Handle the polisher with care. If you accidentally drop the polisher, do not use it until checking that it is not cracked, deformed, or damaged in any way. -
Page 10: Vsp-340 Overview
VSP-340 OVERVIEW Ventilation Cap Figure-1 SPECIFICATIONS: Working Power Supply......Single-phase AC, 50/60Hz Voltage ..................230V Plug Type ................C (230V) Amperage ................... 3.5A Wattage ..................800W Motor ................Single-phase No-Load ..............700~2500 RPM Polishing Disc Size ..............100mm Cord .............. 3m Single-phase Cable Weight ..................3.3 kg... -
Page 11: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Figure-2 COMPONENTS 1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter * ........1 pc 2. Flexible Hose w/ Garden Hose Adapter * ......1 pc 3. Wrench ................1 pc 4. C-Handle w/ Mounting Screws * ........1 pc 5. Side Handle (Reversible) ...........1 pc 6. Extra Carbon Brush Set .............1 pc 7. -
Page 12: Vsp-340 Variable Speed Wet Polisher Operation
VSP-340 VARIABLE SPEED WET POLISHER OPERATION DANGER! Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on tool. MAIN CONNECTION Connect only to single-phase AC current supply and only to the main voltage specified on the rating plate. -
Page 13: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Gfci)
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is built in-line with the power supply cord to protect the operator from electric shock. GFCI Information. Alpha Variable Speed Wet Polisher is provided with an in-line GFCI as a ® standard accessory for your safety and to prevent possible electric shocks. It is strongly advised to test the GFCI on a regular basis. -
Page 14: Testing In-Line Gfci Unit
TESTING IN-LINE GFCI UNIT (Before Each Use Of The Polisher) • Connect polisher to a single phase AC power supply. • Verify that the indicator lens shows red (indicating output voltage). • Press the test button to verify that the red in the indicator lens disappears. •... -
Page 15: Speed Pot Feedback Sensor
SPEED POT FEEDBACK SENSOR This polisher is equipped with a Closed Loop Feedback sensor that is attached to the speed pot. When a load is applied to the tool, the sensor will re-adjust the RPM to maintain a constant speed. WATER CONTROL VALVE CAUTION! Adjust the water flow to wet the stone and remove waste, excessive spray and... -
Page 16: Side Handle Installation
SIDE HANDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION! During the use of Alpha Core Bits and Profilers, use of the center handle is ® recommended. The center handle will allow the operator to have better control and ease of operation during these applications. To switch from center handle to side handle, follow the steps below: Remove both side screws from center handle. -
Page 17: Customizing Splash Guard
Figure-15. RECOMMENDED HEIGHTS: Figure-15 Profiling: When using Alpha ® Profilers the splash guard can be used at its full height. Polishing: When polishing, you may cut the splash guard at one of the grooved lines for easier access to the workpiece. -
Page 18: Splash Guard Installation
SPLASH GUARD INSTALLATION CAUTION! The splash guard should be used to prevent the Groove water and dust from going inside the tool. Failure to do so can shorten the life of your tool and void the warranty. Install the rubber splash guard into the tool so that the lip on the splash guard fits into the groove on the tool and the... -
Page 19: Profiler And Other Approved Spindle Attachments
Do not leave threaded accessories on the spindle of the tool for extended periods of time, as this may result in making it difficult to remove these accessories. The VSP-340 polisher has an M14 center water-feed spindle thread. To attach a profiler wheel or other... -
Page 20: Maintenance
CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during operation. Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator. Never run the tool without properly installed accessories. Make sure that the water valve is closed. Connect the garden hose adapter to the water source. -
Page 21: Periodic
Preventive maintenance preformed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and/or components which voids the warranty and could cause serious hazards. We recommend that tool service and repairs not covered in the manual be preformed by an Alpha Repair Center. ®... -
Page 22: Rear Cover Removal
REAR COVER REMOVAL Gently pull water tube away from holder. Figure-25 Release the tube from the holder. Figure-26 Unwrap 3 inches of the EasyOn EasyOff sleeve. Figure-27 Remove the 2 screws from the valve bracket. Figure-28... - Page 23 Pull the valve assembly away from mount. Figure-29 Remove the rear case screw. Figure-30 Hold polisher with one hand and pull the rear case straight back with the other hand. NOTE: Do not twist case in a side to side motion when pulling back.
- Page 24 Carbon Brush Carbon Brush Spring Holder Carbon Brush Wire Figure-33 Lift the spring from the carbon brush and place on the side of the brush holder, as shown in Figure 34. 10. Remove the carbon brush w i r e q u i c k - d i s c o n n e c t terminal from the terminal post and then remove the carbon brush, as shown in...
- Page 25 11. You can also remove the carbon brush by removing the screw and pulling the holder out with a pair of needle nose pliers, as shown in Figure 37. 12. With the carbon brush holder removed, you can check and clean the armature commutator.
- Page 26 16. The commutator should be clean and shiny; if it is dull and black, you can clean it with a commutator cleaning stone (Alpha Part No. AT006). ® C lean Di r ty Figure-39 Figure-40 17. To clean the commutator, press the commutator cleaning stone against the commutator and rotate the armature by turning the spindle shaft by hand.
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Page 27: Alpha ® Vsp-340 Schematic
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Page 28: Alpha Vsp-340 Parts List
ALPHA VSP-340 PARTS LIST ® DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 210004 Shower Bolt 210136 Output Shaft (M14) 210006 Key (3x10) 210111 Combination Screw M4×14 210090 Gear Case Cover 210008 Oil lip seal B16×28×7D 210009 Bearing Washer 210010 Ball Bearing 6201... - Page 29 ALPHA VSP-340 PARTS LIST ® DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 210091 Field Coil Case 210123 Data Label 210049 SST Self-tapping Screw 2.9×8 210083 Carbon Brush 230V Set 210046 Carbon Brush Holder 210047 Coil Spring 210094 Terminal Block 210098 Speed pot w/Feed-back sensor 230V...
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Page 30: Accessories And Factory Service
10 Simon Court Waterford, ON N0E 1Y0 Telephone Number: 519-896-4992 WARRANTY Limited Warranty of Alpha Variable Speed Polisher (VSP-340) for USA and ® Canada ONLY! Alpha Professional Tools warrants this product against defects in material and ® workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase (proof of purchase required). -
Page 31: Product Registration Card
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Model No. VSP-340 Serial No.___________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ________Zip: _______________ Email:______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________ Dealer’s Name: ___________________________________ Note: Serial & Model Number must be included for proper registration. (800) 648-7229 Register online at: www.alpha-tools.com/productregistration.aspx... - Page 32 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com Copyright © 2016 Alpha Professional Tools. All rights reserved. Made in China Revision: 04/2016...
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