® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Content GENERAL INFORMATION Preface .............................4 Manufacturer ..........................4 General description ........................4 Machine Characteristics ......................5 Lavina32®/32®HV Main Design ....................5 Technical Data .........................6 Environmental Conditions ......................7 Vibrations ..........................7 Sonorous Emissions.........................7 Vacuum Connection .........................7 Electrical Connection........................7 „CE“...
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 SPARE PARTS Assembly and Parts Specifications ..................19 Assembly and parts specification of the Main Head...............21 Assembly and parts specification of the Pulley units..............23 Assembly and parts specification of the Covering Disc Assembly .........24 Assembly and parts specification of the Carriage ..............25...
Manufacturer Superabrasive was founded more than 20 years ago, in 1986, as a manufacturer of high quality diamond tools for the stone and concrete industry. Today, Superabrasive is one of the world’s leading companies in the production of diamond tools and floor grinding machinery. At Superabrasive, we strive to deliver the very best solutions to our customers, and enable them to work more efficiently.
Existing lighting system does not replace adequate overhead lighting. To ® ® avoid accidents use the Lavina 32 HV only in well enlighten environment. • The controls are positioned on top of the electrical box and are easy to activate form the...
The motor is mounted on the base plate, and is driving the six planetary heads with a belt ® ® system. The Lavina 32 HV machine is a planetary movement machine. The planetary motion derives from the friction between the tools and the floor, which is allowing the tools to spin in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Vacuum Connection ® ® A connection for a vacuum dust extractor is located on the carriage. The Lavina 32 HV does not include a vacuum dust extractor. The customer must purchase the vacuum dust extractor separately. The hose of the vacuum extractor must be Ø 50 mm and can be glided over the pipe.
Customer Service For customer assistance and technical support call your local distributor or call Superabrasive Inc. at 1-800-987-8403 or visit us at: www.superabrasive.com. If you misplace this manual, you can download it from our website or call us and we will mail you a copy.
Recommended Use ® ® The Lavina 32 HV machine is designed and manufactured to grind and polish concrete, terrazzo and natural stone floors. It can be used for renovations as well as for polishing. The machine is designed for dry or wet use. When using it dry, use a vacuum of appropriate size. For more information, please refer to the chapter on handling the vacuum connection.
Operating the Machine ® ® When operating the Lavina 32 HV, make certain that there is no one, but yourself around the machine. Never leave the machine unattended while working. The electrical cable must move freely and must be damage-free.
The operator must understand and interpret all the drawings and designs in manual. The operator must know all sanitation and safety regulations pertaining to the operation of ® ® the Lavina 32 HV machine. The operator must know the machine’s work environment. The operator must have floor grinding experience.
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Figure 6 Figure 7 The machine is constructed to be picked up without dividing the carriage from the main head, but it is necessary to have picking-up application. For the picking-up follow the instructions: •...
® ® ® Always store and transport the Lavina 32 HV in a dry place. Never transport the Lavina 32 unprotected; it may be damaged if transported unprotected during rain or snow. OPERATION Preliminary Controls Inspect the working area as explained in the safety instructions.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Description of the Control Board (Fig. 15) Potentiometer pos.22: changes the RPM of the grinding plates. Reset button pos.24: resets the alarm of the inverter ON/ OFF button pos.25: starts and stops the motor Forward/Rev switch pos.26: chooses forward for clockwise rotation of the grinding plates or reverse for...
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Weights Superabrasive offers additional weights for increasing the productivity of the machine (Fig.22). Each additional weight weighs about 64 lbs or 29 kg. The number of weights you choose to use will vary from none to two. Each individual application, type and condition of surface, power capacity of the outlet, etc.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Figure 17 Tool holder key It is used for adjusting, mounting and dismounting of the tools. Always use the special key for mounting. I Order number is A03.00.00.00 Figure 18...
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Floating back up plate (Fig. 19) It is usually ordered as Assembly. Only items on pos. 1, pos. 2, pos. 3 and pos. 4 can be ordered as spare parts. A floating back up plate is mounted on each of the six planetary heads. Its advantage is that it has elastic shock absorbers which enable the tool plate to float and follow the surface profile.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Rigid Back up plate (Fig.20) It is ONLY ordered as Assembly. The tool plates attached on the six planetary heads can be rigid, as well. These tools are more recommended for flat grinding work, without following the surface.
The quick connection consists of adaptor that is attached steadily to the machine and a stop connector is mounted to it. The machine is equipped with G1/2’’ connector, as well as G3/4’’ connector. SPARE PARTS ® ® Lavina 32 HV Assembly and parts specification Figure 21 Figure №...
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 ® ® Lavina 32 HV Assembly and parts specification of the Pulley unit Figure 23 ® ® Lavina 32 HV Assembly and parts specification of the Driving pulley unit Figure 24...
Check Daily ® ® After operating the Lavina 32 HV, the operator should conduct a visual inspection of the machine. Any problem should be defected and solved immediately. Shock absorbers A01/00.00.01 (See page Rigid back up plate) are consumables and have to be checked daily and replaced if needed.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 TROUBLESHOOTING Index of Problems and Solutions Replacing Power Cord and Plugs: When replacing the power cord or plugs always use cords and plugs with same specifications as the original ones (Fig.37 and 38). Never use lower quality or different type cord or plugs...
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Figure 40b Figure 40a • dismount the guard assembly. • dismount the cover : -unscrew the supports -remove all the bolts attaching the upper cover to the disc and remove the cover by pulling it over the motor. Figure 41 Figure 42 •...
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Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 • Roll the units to ensure that the bearings are working properly. Units, whose bearings are worn or do not turn with ease should be replaced (Fig.47). Figure 47...
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 Replacement of the pulley units • First, unscrew the nut which is holding the grinding unit • When released, pull out the whole unit. Carefully pull out the unit with crowbars, but do not use excessive force.
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Figure 49 change the belt and tighten the bolts until the tensioner is steady. apply the seal ring in the channel of the aluminium cover and close the machine. lock the screws holding the cover. put the main head in a working position. Picking up the motor •...
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina32 09/2009 ® ® Your Lavina32 HV is now ready for use! Figure 52...
This warranty applies to new, used and demo machines. Superabrasive does not authorize any person or representative to make any other warranty or to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale and operation of our products.
□ □ LAVINA 32 LAVINA 32HV Serie #: __________________ Invoice #: ______________ Purchase Date: _____________ Fill out the WARRANTY card and mail it to: SUPERABRASIVE Inc., 9411 Jackson Trail Road, Hoshton GA 30548, USA Toll Free 1- 800- 987- 8403...
HV machines may be returned, subject to the following terms: • In no case a machine is to be returned to Superabrasive Inc. for credit or repair without prior authorization. Please contact Superabrasive Inc. or your local distributor for an authorization and issuance of a return authorization number.
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