Setup And Assembly; Shipping Contents; Installation; Assembly - Powermatic 1632 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

16-inch open-end belt sander
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6.0 Setup and assembly

Remove the sander from its crate and inspect for
damage to ensure all parts are intact. Any damage
should be reported to your distributor and shipping
agent immediately upon discovery.
Before proceeding with installation, read your
instruction manual thoroughly. Familiarize yourself
with correct set-up, maintenance and safety
procedures.

6.1 Shipping contents

1
Wide Belt Sander
1
Infeed Roller Assembly
1
Outfeed Roller Assembly
1
Side Support
1
Sanding Belt
1
Toolbox, containing oil gun, door latches, and
draw bar (for the graphite pad)

6.2 Installation

If using a forklift, run the forks between the upper
cabinet and the conveyor belt. Level the machine
and bolt it to the floor with high quality anchor bolts
through the mounting holes located on the four
corners of the base.
Remove the protective coating from the rollers with
a soft cloth moistened with a good commercial
solvent. DO NOT USE acetone, gasoline, lacquer
thinner or any type of flammable solvent. Do not
use an abrasive pad.

6.3 Assembly

1.
Attach
the
infeed
assemblies with sixteen 5/16" x 2" hex head
screws and spring washers.
2.
Mount the side support with two hex cap
screws and flat washers.
3.
Insert the door latches into the slots on the
cabinet doors.
4.
Assemble the sanding belt to the rollers. Make
sure the arrow on the belt matches the rotation
of the rollers.

7.0 Electrical connections

All
should be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury and/or
damage to the machine and property. The
machine must be properly grounded.
1.
A cable of the proper gauge should be used to
connect the sander to the power supply.
and
outfeed
roller
electrical
connections
2.
Remove the wiring cover and attach the
ground wire (A), Figure 1.
3.
For 3 Phase: Connect the three power leads
(B) to the wiring board.
For 1 Phase: Connect the two power leads to
the wiring board.
4.
This machine should be hard wired into a
dedicated circuit with a properly rated breaker
according to your local code.
5.
Replace wiring cover.
6.
Turn on the feed belt and verify that the belt
feeds into the machine. It if turns toward the
user, disconnect the machine from the power
source and switch only two of the power leads
(on 3 Phase machine).

7.1 Voltage conversion

The 3 Phase machine is pre-wired for 230V
operation. If 460V is needed, see the wiring box
cover on the reduction motor and the main motor.
BOTH motors must be switched if changing from
230V to 460V. The transformer, behind the control
panel, must also be switched from 230V to 460V.

7.2 Extension cords

Amp Rating
Volts
120
Not
More
240
More
Than
Than
00
06
06
10
10
12
12
16
Extension Cord Recommendations
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
7
Figure 1
Total length of cord in feet
25
50
100
150
50
100
200
300
AWG
18
16
16
14
18
16
14
12
16
16
14
12
Not
14
12
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