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OWNER'S MANUAL
For S
M
25 and S
M
37 (Single Drum);
UPER
AX
UPER
AX
S
M
25x2 and S
M
37x2 (Dual Drum)
UPER
AX
UPER
AX
S
W
O
C
, 25"
HOWN
ITH
PTIONAL
ASTERS
IMPORTANT: BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SUPERMAX, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL FOR UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE.

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  • Page 1 For S 25 and S 37 (Single Drum); UPER UPER 25x2 and S 37x2 (Dual Drum) UPER UPER , 25” HOWN PTIONAL ASTERS IMPORTANT: BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SUPERMAX, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE.
  • Page 2 The S UPER available in 25 " or 37 " sizes in single drum or dual selecting the right machine to helping you get top performance when you put it to work in your drum models.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ERVICING UPER Adjusting Height Controls ....24 Checking For Machine Level ....7 Adjusting Table Support Castings ..25 Checking Drum Alignment ....7 Adjusting Sanding Drums ..... 26 Checking The Conveyor Belt ....8 Adjusting Tension Rollers ..... 28 Checking Table Height Controls .....

  • Page 4: Super Max Nomenclature

    4 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL BOUT UPER YSTEM This manual is designed to help you become familiar components: 1) precision machined revolving with your S drum sander, and to help drums wrapped with abrasive strips held by a 2) UPER you take advantage of its exclusive features. By...

  • Page 5: About The Supermax System 5

    ABOUT THE SUPERMAX SYSTEM 5 Hold each set screw in position with an Allen NPACKING UPER wrench and retighten the hex nut. Failure to fol- Your S sander has been shipped com- UPER low these procedures may result in misalignment pletely assembled from the factory in a cardboard of the drum(s) and/or the conveyor table.

  • Page 6: Making Electrical Connections

    6 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL ETTING UPER Your S drum sander was adjusted and 10-gauge wire protected by a 30-amp fuse or UPER aligned at the factory, and it has been carefully breaker. Extension cords are not recommended, packed for shipment. However, because of possible...

  • Page 7: Connecting Dust Collectors

    SETTING UP YOUR SUPERMAX 7 but if used, should be 12-gauge wire for lengths up to 10' and 10-gauge wire for longer lengths. Note: The Intellisand™ Control (Fig. 6) pro- tects both motors from most overload situations. The conveyor motor for feeding stock is infinitely variable from 0-15 ft/min.

  • Page 8: Checking The Conveyor Belt

    8 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL HAFT NBOARD NDICATOR EEDLE CALE Fig. 8. Adjusting primary drum alignment. Fig. 9. Rear drum adjustment indicator. movement during operation. To adjust knob resis- the right (inboard) miter gear (see Fig. 8), finely tance, turn the knob clockwise to reveal the set...

  • Page 9: Checking Table Height Controls

    SETTING UP YOUR SUPERMAX 9 EIGHT ABLE & CREW CREW Fig. 10. Adjusting conveyor belt tracking. Fig. 11. Table height adjustment mechanism. result in bent rollers, premature wearing of the allow the table support castings to move freely on bronze bushings or belt.

  • Page 10: Wrapping Abrasive Strips

    (Fig. 12-g). After inserting the strip end, release the your SuperMax Tools drum sander. Abrasive strips clip lever by moving your index finger toward the do not have to be pre-measured. The end of the roll is first tapered and attached to the left (out- drum slot.
  • Page 11 SETTING UP YOUR SUPERMAX 11 Fig. 12-b. Trim about 3" from end of cut taper. Fig. 12-c. Trimmed tapered end ready to install. Fig. 12-d. Insert tapered end into outboard slot. Fig. 12-e. Wrap strip around drum without overlap. Fig. 12-f. Mark strip where it crosses drum edge.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Super Max

    12 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL PERATING UPER Before using your S drum sander, review 1. Set depth of cut. UPER 2. Start drum(s). the previous pages in this manual on initial set-up 3. Start conveyor and select feed rate. and adjustment. In this section, you will learn how to operate the machine.

  • Page 13: Setting The Depth Of Cut

    OPERATING YOUR SUPERMAX 13 beneath the drum(s). Raise the conveyor table so ETTING EPTH OF the drum(s) contact the board but the drum(s) can Adjusting the S for the proper contact UPER still be rotated by hand. Continue to run the between the abrasive and the stock determines the board through the machine.

  • Page 14: Disengaging The Drums (Dual Drum Machines)

    14 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL mary drum as a single-drum sander, disengage the secondary drum by raising it to the -2 setting on the & S OMBINATIONS ETTINGS indicators on both sides. To use the secondary drum alone, lower it to the +4 setting on both sides. In...

  • Page 15: Using The Depth Gauge

    OPERATING YOUR SUPERMAX 15 Begin experimenting with the feed rate set at veyor table. Loosen the two slotted screws holding about 40% to 50% of maximum. The best feed rate the indicator needle to the table mount bracket will depend on a number of factors, including type (Fig.

  • Page 16: Selecting Drum Abrasives

    16 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL with a less noticeable scratch pattern. Caution: ELECTING BRASIVES Grits that are too fine can sometimes burnish the It is important to select the proper grit of abrasives wood and leave a glossy surface which will not for the type of sanding being performed to achieve accept stains evenly.

  • Page 17: Tips For Maximum Performance

    OPERATING YOUR SUPERMAX 17 Specifications, page 37). Going to longer pieces is AXIMUM ERFORMANCE especially important when sanding boxes or other The versatility designed into the S drum UPER tall, short or light stock. sander allows it to be used for a wide-ranging vari- ety of tasks that will boost the return on your Edge Sanding.
  • Page 18 (See Fig. 18.) Cleaning sticks are dure. Allowing excess build-up of dust and debris available from your dealer or from SuperMax can adversely affect performance through the load- Tools. When cleaning, also brush the stick crumbs ing of the abrasives, slippage on the conveyor from the drum while it is still rotating.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Your Supermax 19

    TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX 19 ROUBLESHOOTING UPER Any operating problems with the S sanding performance, check the following listings UPER drum sander will likely occur most often during for potential causes and solutions; it may also pay the period that you are becoming familiar with its to review the previous sections in this manual on components and their adjustments.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide: Machine

    20 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ACHINE Problem Possible Cause Solution Abrasive strip comes 1. Slack in abrasive strip Remove slack in strip off drum. on drum. (page 10). 2. Abrasive improperly Read section on abrasive installed. installation (page 10).
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX 21 Continued ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ACHINE Problem Possible Cause Solution Conveyor 1. Belt out of adjustment. Readjust belt belt tracks to one (page 8). side, or oscillates from side to side. 2. Drive or driven conveyor Readjust (page 8).

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide: Operations

    22 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE PERATIONS Problem Possible Cause Solution Rippled sanded surface 1. Uneven feed rate. Check for these conditions (non-uniform ripples). and refer to previous section, Troubleshooting: Machine. • See Selecting Intellisand Feed Rates (page 14). • Conveyor belt slipping on drive roller.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX 23 PERATIONS (Continued) ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Sniping of wood 1. Tension rollers set Reset tension rollers (page 28). (gouging near end too far down. of board). 2. Stock not supported Support stock with roller properly during infeed stands, tables or benches.

  • Page 24: Servicing Your Super Max

    24 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL ERVICING UPER The basic adjustment procedures for your machine easily, further adjustments may be necessary, as are covered under Setting Up Your S outlined below. Following these steps should result UPER Sander, page 6. Review that section first. If follow- in smooth operation.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Table Support Castings

    SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 25 HAFT Fig. 21. Miter gear below adjusting screw support. Fig. 22. Height controls on outboard side. left (outboard) drum supporting casting (Fig. 19) distance should be 1/32" or less. If there is exces- must both be set at the proper height along the...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Sanding Drums

    Loosen two screws in lower belt guard. Slide the right (inboard) miter gear (Fig. 25) from the motor mount up the column tube and retighten height adjustment cross bar, and using the height the pinch bolt.
  • Page 27 SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 27 ANDLE ABLE & Fig. 25. Adjusting primary drum. Fig. 26. Using thickness gauge during alignment. other side of drum in the same manner. ment of the drum (see Adjusting Table Level, page 7). Note that if only fine adjustment of the...

  • Page 28: Adjusting Tension Rollers

    28 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL Fig. 28. Tension roller adjustment. 1. Tension Roller Suspension Bolts. 2. Tension Roller 3. Spring Retaining Screws. shaft collar below the bracket, then loosen the sure can be adjusted two ways, either by loosening screw. Making sure the adjustment knob is tightly...

  • Page 29: Replacing Sanding Drums

    SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 29 30). Remove on/off switch, bracket, and depth EPLACING ANDING RUMS gauge. Changing drums on the S is a relatively UPER rare procedure, most often the result of external 4. Remove the top two 3/8" x 2 1/4" bolts from...
  • Page 30 30 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL Reassembly Procedure this time. Install the four bolts on the right 1. To assemble the unit after replacing drums, (inboard) side. Install the on/off switch with the install the sanding drum support brackets. Slide infeed bolts and two bolts on the left (outboard) the drums through the bearings but do not tighten side of the sander and tighten securely.

  • Page 31: Replacing Conveyor Belts

    SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 31 4. Align the V-belt pulleys with the pulley on the motor and then tighten the set screws in the V-belt pulleys. Spin the drums by hand to make sure the pulleys are in proper alignment. 5. Check the alignment of the front drum to the conveyor table.

  • Page 32: Replacing V-Belt

    32 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL Fig. 37. Removing belt guard and transfer rod. Fig. 38. Removing main motor V-belt drive. Step 2. Now repeat Step 1 on the right (inboard) 3. Remove the miter gear from the right (inboard) side of the conveyor. Compare the measurements side of the transfer rod.

  • Page 33: Rotating/Replacing Drum Bearings

    SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 33 4. Make sure that the pulleys are in alignment by holding a straightedge across their flat sides and adjusting to it. Also check that all bolts are tight before using the sander. OTATING EPLACING EARINGS Replacing the permanently lubricated drum bear-...
  • Page 34 34 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL Fig. 41. Removing rear drum bearing. Fig. 42. Removing front bearing (inboard side). Bearing Replacement (Left Side). If replacing all over-tighten the nut that holds the indicator in bearings, work first on the bearings on the left (or place (see exploded view, page 43).
  • Page 35 SERVICING YOUR SUPERMAX 35 Fig. 43. Removing rear bearing (inboard side). Fig. 44. Installing rear bearing (inboard side). pulley edge to the drum support casting to use as a conveyor system. (For instructions on this proce- reference when reinstalling pulleys so they will be dure, see pages 7 and 8 of this manual.) Make sure...

  • Page 36: Replacing Electrical Components

    36 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL machine. Next, remove the bottom plate from the control box. Loosen the set screw in the shaft cou- pler, and then remove the four 5/16" bolts that hold the conveyor motor assembly in place (Fig. 45). Next, remove the assembly from the machine, then turn it upside down to disconnect the leads from the components to be removed.

  • Page 37: Supermax Technical Data 37

    Model 25 & 25x2: 4" vacuum port, hinged back. Model 37 & 37x2: Two 4" vacuum ports, hinged back. Drums: Model 25: 5" x 25"; Model 25x2: Two 5" x 25"; Model 37: 5" x 37"; Model 37 x 2: Two 5" x 37" All drums extruded aluminum, precision machined and balanced, 1,600 Bearings: All Models: 1"...

  • Page 38: Parts List For Super Max Stand

    38 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL UPER TAND SSEMBLY ARTS Ref. Description Part Number Qty./ SM25x2 Both SM37x2 Number Unit Models HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ASSEMBLY 31-0020 3/16"x1" ROLL PIN 20-0772 5/8" I.D. OILITE WASHER 50-3080 3" PLASTIC COLUMN TUBE CAP 80-4015 ADJ. SCREW SUPPORT CASTING 30-1112 1/4"–20x1/2"...
  • Page 39 SUPERMAX SE STAND ASSEMBLY 39...

  • Page 40: Parts List For Single Drum Assembly

    40 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL UPER INGLE SSEMBLY ARTS Description Part Number Ref. Qty./ Number SM25 Both SM37 Unit Models DUST COVER 40-0525 40-4237 DUST COVER HANDLE 80-2841 #8x1/2" HEX HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW 10-3904 1/4"–20x1/2" ROUND HEAD MACH SCREW 10-3205 1/4"...
  • Page 41 SUPERMAX SINGLE HEAD DRUM ASSEMBLY 41...

  • Page 42: Parts List For Dual Drum Assembly

    42 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL UPER SSEMBLY ARTS Part Number Description Ref. Qty./ Number SM25x2 Both SM37x2 Unit Models DUST COVER 40-1525 40-3237 DUST COVER HANDLE 80-2841 #8x1/2" SELF TAPPING SCREW 10-3904 1/4"–20x1/2" ROUND HEAD MACH SCREW 10-3205 1/4" INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER...
  • Page 43 SUPERMAX DUAL DRUM HEAD ASSEMBLY 43...

  • Page 44: Parts List For Conveyor Assembly

    44 SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL (Cont'd) UPER SSEMBLY ARTS Part Number Description Ref. Qty./ Number SM25x2 Both SM37x2 Unit Models 1/2"–13 HEX NUT 12-0009 DRIVEN PULLEY 50-0502 5/16"–18x1/2" HEX HEAD BOLT 10-9101 BELT GUARD COVER 80-1028 80-1038 #8-32x1" PHILLIPS FILLISTER HEAD SCREW...
  • Page 45 SUPERMAX CONVEYOR & MOTOR 45...
  • Page 46 5/16"–18x3/8" SOCKET HEAD SET SCREW 10-8903 CORD SECTION, SINGLE PHASE 72-5315 CORD SECTION, THREE PHASE 72-5305 RETAINING CLIP 72-6210 V-BELT– SINGLE DRUM, 25” 50-2021 – DUAL DRUM, 25” 50-2023 V-BELT– DUAL DRUM, 37” 50-2030 5/16" I.D. THIN WASHER 72-1270-3 5/16"–32 JAM NUT...
  • Page 47 BRASIVES Resin bond, non-adhesive abrasive cloth strips. • Pre-Marked, 60 grit and finer covers 25" drum 12 times, 37" drum 8 times • Pre-Marked, 36 grit covers 25" drum 9 times, 37" drum 6 times • Pre-Cut, grit includes 3 strips for 25" drum, 2 strips for 37" drum...
  • Page 48 AUTION MPORTANT AFETY NFORMATION ANDING PERATION OLLOW HESE UIDELINES BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE PROPER OPERATIONAL PROCE- ■ DURES FOR USING THIS MACHINE. ALWAYS BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE. ■ ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHILE OPERATING THE SANDER. ■ ALWAYS FEED STOCK AGAINST THE ROTATION OF THE DRUM(S).

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