® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina25 N/25 1/2012 Content GENERAL INFORMATION Preface ............................4 General description ........................4 Manufacturer ..........................4 Customer Service ........................4 General Description ........................4 Machine Characteristics ......................5 Lavina25®N/25®NHV Main Design ................... 5 Technical Data ........................... 6 Environmental Conditions ......................
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina25 N/25 1/2012 SPARE PARTS Assembly and Parts Specifications ..................17 Assembly and parts specification of the main head ..............17 Assembly and parts specification of the pulley units ............... 21 Assembly and parts specification of the guard assembly ............22 Assembly and parts specification of the carriage ..............
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.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina25 N/25 1/2012 Machine characteristics ® ® The Lavina 25 N/25 NHV is made of two main component sections: the carriage (1), which includes the frame, the water tank, the electrical box and the controls; and the main head (2), which includes the motor, the base plate and the 3 planetary heads with the tool holders.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 3 The electrical box contains the electric switching devices and the inverter. The motor feeding cable and the main feeding cable are plugged in the socket located on the bottom of the box.
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.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 SAFETY DEVICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Use ® ® The Lavina 25 N/25 NHV 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.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Safe Use ® ® The Lavina 25 N/25 NHV is designed to eliminate all risks correlated with its use. However, it is not possible to eliminate the risks of eventual accident with the machine. Correlated residual risks may be caused by unskilled or uninstructed operator.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 The Work Area Make certain that people or vehicle do not enter the work area. Avoid cables and hoses being in the way. Always check the floor for debris Equipment Always wear safety shoes when working with the machine.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 7 Figure 8 Transportation ® ® The Lavina 25 N/25 NHV is engineered with easy transportation in mind. The ability to dismantle the machine in two parts adds to its convenient transportation and storage (Fig.9 and Fig.10) ®...
N/25 1/2012 Figure 11 Ask your local distributor for an updated Superabrasive catalog containing existing and new products as well as their applications. You are also welcome to visit Superabrasive’s website www.superabrasive.com and download a copy of the updated catalog.
Remember not to hold the machine in one spot before turning off the motor as the tools could damage the surface. TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Weights Superabrasive offers additional weights for The weight can be ordered with No A08.00.00.00 increasing the productivity of the machine (Fig.12). Each additional weight weighs about 29 kg.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 13 Floating plate (Fig. 14) A floating plate is mounted on each of the three planetary heads. Its number is A01.00.00.00. You can attach the tool on it with the special key. Its advantage is that it has elastic shock absorbers which enable the tool plate to move and follow the surface profile.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Non-floating plate (Fig.15) The tool plates attached on the three planetary heads can be non-floating (rigid), as well. Which tool plates you should use depend on the work you need to do. These tool plates can be ordered upon special request against number A02.00.00.00...
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 ® Lavina 25 N Assembly and parts specification of the electrical and control board (Fig. 21 and 21a) Figure 21 Figure 21a Figure № Item Description Quantity Fig.21 L25N L25SPS-01.00.00.00 Lamp unit incl cable and plug Fig.21 L25N...
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Cleaning Keep your machine clean. Cleaning the machine on a regular basis will help detect and solve potential problems before they cause damage to the machine. Most importantly, check and clean the tool plate connections, power cord and plugs, vacuum hoses and water tank.
® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 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.30 and 31). Never use lower quality or different type cord and plugs.
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 34 Remove the two pins from the brackets (Fig.36). Unplug the electrical cord from the socket located on the bottom of the electrical box. Pull the water hose out from the tank (Fig. 37).
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 for the non-floating plate holders – first loosen and then remove the bolts. Turn the main head so as to stand on the motor. Figure 41 Remove the retaining rings, the cap rings and the glide seals (Fig.42, Fig.43 and Fig.44).
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 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.49).
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Check the rollers. They can be removed by securing the roller from the top of the shaft (Fig.52) and releasing the nut underneath (Fig.53). Here also, you may pull lightly with the crowbars.
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Scheme Lay the belt with only 1/2 of its width showing over the pulleys. A complete install will increase the tension and destroy the belt. Apply the seal ring in the channel of the aluminium cover and close the machine.
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 Figure 57 Figure 58 Apply sealant on top (Fig.59). It prevents from water and dust entering the head. Mount again the retaining rings (Fig.60) Figure 59 Figure 60 ...
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® ® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual – Lavina 25 N/25 1/2012 ® ® Your L25 N/25 NHV is now ready for use!
Please find your warranty card included in this manual. If your warranty card is missing, call your local distributor and request a warranty card or visit us at www.superabrasive.com to download one. Customer is responsible for filling out the card and mailing it to the manufacturer’s address indicated on the card.
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.
NHV 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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