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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Prep/Master RC-4430 ® (Remote Control)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting / Diagnostics ......26 STI Reference Guide & Procedures ......28 Please note: The following safety instructions must be followed as shown in this operating manual.

  • Page 3: Technical Data

    Operating Manual RC-4430 1.0 Technical Data Rating Unit Specifications Operative Range and Correct Usage Stand-by Power Supply (Generator) Advice for Operators of Grinding Machines Machine Type Designation Rating Machine: Prep/Master Grinder ® Machine-Type: RC-4430 Manufacturer: Substrate Technology 1384 Bungalow Rd. Morris IL 60450 USA +1.815.941.4800 www.substratetechnology.com...
  • Page 4 RC-4430 Operating Manual Stand–by Power Supply (Generator) If the Prep/Master RC-4430 is operated using a generator, the generator must be ® operated in accordance with the current local electrical directives (this applies in especially to the protective ground conductor) in order to ensure that all safety devices are functioning and to be able to eliminate possible damage to electrical components.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Operating Manual RC-4430 2.0 Safety Instructions Explanation of Warnings and Symbols Organizational Measures Personnel Selection and Qualification Safety Precautions Applicable to Different Operating Conditions Repair Work, Maintenance Activities, and Default Repair on the Job Site Definition of the Safety-off Position Dangerous Aspects of the Machine Electrical Engineering Regulations Special Instructions...
  • Page 6 RC-4430 Operating Manual Such duties may for example relate to the handling of hazardous substances or to the provision and wearing of personal protection equipment as well as compliance with local traffic regulations. The Operating Instructions must be supplemented by instructions including the duty to supervise and report relating to particular local working practices, for example work organization, work procedures, and personnel allocation.
  • Page 7 Operating Manual RC-4430 Personnel being trained or made acquainted with the equipment may only be deployed under constant supervision of an experienced person. Work on the electrical parts of the equipment may only be undertaken by a skilled electrician or by a trained person under the guidance and supervision of a skilled electrician as well as in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.
  • Page 8 RC-4430 Operating Manual Adjustments, servicing, and inspection work and inspection intervals specified in these Operating Instructions as well as any information on the replacement on parts and systems of the machine must be undertaken and / or complied with. These activities can only be undertaken by qualified personnel. Before starting any maintenance or repair work the operator of the machine has to be informed about it.
  • Page 9 Operating Manual RC-4430 Dangerous Aspects of the Machine Every machine, if it is not used according to the regulations, may be hazardous for operating, setting-up and service personnel. The operating authority is responsible for compliance with the safety regulations during operation and maintenance of safety devices supplied with the machine as well as the provision of appropriate additional safety devices.

  • Page 10: General Information

    RC-4430 is a grinding machine with counter rotating heads that is used for ® preparation and polishing of horizontal surfaces. Grinding the surface according to STI specifications thoroughly removes surface contaminants, coats of paint, sealants, and thin coatings. A suitable filter unit must be connected to the machine in order to thoroughly collect the dust being produced by the grinding process.
  • Page 11 Operating Manual RC-4430 Built-in Battery Charging System for Remote Controller The battery charging system is located just under the machine's seat inside the electronics case. To find access the charging system, unfasten the U-clips located at the back of the electrical case to allow access to the system. Lift handle on left side of seat to disengage and pull seat forward.
  • Page 12 RC-4430 Operating Manual Exploded Diagram & Part Numbers of Gear Box Item # Part # Description 322090000 Bearing w/Race 473372200 Oil Seal 880001172 Helical Gear Key (SM-072) 881102012 Woodruff Key 3/8 x 1 1/4 881121405 Shim .005 881121407 Shim .007 881121420 Shim .020 40193...
  • Page 13 Operating Manual RC-4430 Wear Parts & Part Numbers Item # Part # Description 618092301 Handle Grips (right & left) 618092302 Gas Spring Set 618092303 Knobs 618092304 LED lights 618092305 Wheels 3) Knob 618092306 Rechargeable Batteries 1) Handle Grip 4) LED Light 5) Wheel 2) Gas Spring (located on 6) Rechargeable Batteries...
  • Page 14 RC-4430 Operating Manual Handle Settings The handle height is set with the help of two spring-loaded knobs on each side of the handle joint. To move the handle up or down: 1. Pull out the knobs on both sides of the handle joint by twisting clockwise or counter-clockwise 45 degrees to place knob in a disengaged position.
  • Page 15 Operating Manual RC-4430 Cutting Area The area inside the stainless steel shroud and directly beneath the gear deck is the cutting area. This is the area in which the tools turn to produce the grinding action. It is also the area that keeps the dust from grinding contained and subsequently evacuated through the dust collection ports.

  • Page 16: Transportation

    Operation Conditions General Notes Before the machine used for the first time, STI authorized dealers offer a course to familiarize maintenance and operating personnel with all elements of the machine. We are not liable for damage caused by incorrect use of the machine by personnel.
  • Page 17 Operating Manual RC-4430 Transportation by Vehicle When transporting the machine with a vehicle, proceed in such a manner that damage due to the effects of use of force or incorrect loading and unloading is avoided. Use straps to tighten the machine to the cabin of the vehicle.

  • Page 18: Starting The Machine

    RC-4430 Operating Manual 5.0 Starting the Machine Preparing for Initial Operation Initial Operation Preparing for Initial Operation Before start up ensure all existing protective housings are fitted and the filter unit is connected correctly. All persons in the proximity of the machine must wear safety glasses with lateral protection as well as safety shoes.
  • Page 19 Operating Manual RC-4430 *An authorized electrician must verify proper voltage before turning on the machine! Damage to VSD will occur if voltage is incorrect. Initial Operation All persons near the machine must wear safety glasses with lateral protection, ear protection as well as safety shoes. The operator is obliged to wear close fitted protective clothing.

  • Page 20: Operation Of The Machine

    RC-4430 Operating Manual 6.0 Operation of the Machine Daily Operation Failure Restart Control Panel Overview (Machine Back) Handle Control Panel Overview (Manual Control) Simple Procedure for Engaging Manual Control Operation of Machine Using the Handle Control Panel (Manual Control) Control Panel Overview (Remote Control) Simple Procedure for Engaging Remote Control 6.10 Operation of Machine Using the Remote Control Daily Operation...
  • Page 21 Operating Manual RC-4430 Control Panel Overview (Machine Back) No. Item Description Power Lamp Green light is on when the start key (#7) is turned to the right (ON) Inverter-Trouble Red light is on when the inverter has an overload to indicate problem has occurred.
  • Page 22 RC-4430 Operating Manual Handle Control Panel Overview (Manual Control) No. Item Description EM-STOP Emergency Stop Button. Press down to engage. Turn knob clockwise 45 degrees until it pops up to disengage. Start Press button to start the machine. Green light becomes lit. Grinder Selection Switches grinding heads for rotation clockwise (FWD), counter (FWD / Reset / REV)
  • Page 23 Operating Manual RC-4430 Operation of Machine Using the Handle Control Panel (Manual Control) 1. Connect the machine power plug to the required power source. 2. Turn on the vacuum, if it is to be used. 3. Locate the two wheel knobs on both wheels. Pull knobs out and twist clockwise 45 degrees to put into their "unlocked"...
  • Page 24 RC-4430 Operating Manual Control Panel Overview (Remote Control) No. Item Description 19 EM-STOP Emergency Stop Button. Press down to engage. Turn knob clockwise 45 degrees until it pops up to disengage. 20 Engine (START/STOP) Flip up to link remote controller to machine. / Flip down to unlink. 21 Grinder (FWD/STOP) Flip up to start rotation of grinding heads (clockwise only).
  • Page 25 Operating Manual RC-4430 6.10 Operation of Machine Using the Remote Control 1. Connect the machine power plug to the required power source. 2. Turn on the vacuum, if it is to be used. 3. Locate the two wheel knobs on both wheels. Twist knobs counter-clockwise 45 degrees to set into their "locked"...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    RC-4430 Operating Manual 7.0 Maintenance Recommendations Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance Regular Wear Parts Service Schedule Recommendations Prior to any repair work on the machine and its drives, secure machine against uninten- tional switch-on. Put the machine in Safety Off Position as described in chapter 2. Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very high repair costs and long stoppage periods of the machine.
  • Page 27 Operating Manual RC-4430 Maintenance Only those repair works are described which occur within the context of maintenance or which are required to replace wear parts. If you replace parts yourself for specific reasons, the following instructions and work sequence have to be observed. You should also stock all spare or wear parts that cannot be supplied quickly.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting / Diagnostics

    RC-4430 Operating Manual 8.0 Troubleshooting / Diagnostics Diagnosis of Failures Diagnosis of Electrical Failure Diagnosis of Failures Prior to any repair work on the machine and its drives, secure the machine against unintentional start-up. Pull out the main plug in order to do this. Store the plug near the machine to avoid accidents.
  • Page 29 Operating Manual RC-4430 Diagnosis of Electrical Failure Prior to any repair work on the machine or drives, the machine must be secured against unintentional start-up. Put the machine in its Safety-off position. Work on electrical equipment may only be undertaken by a skilled electrician or by trained persons under the guidance and supervision of a skilled electrician in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.

  • Page 30: Sti Reference Guide & Procedures

    Concrete Prep Diamond Tooling Substrate Technology offers diamond tooling for any phase of the grinding or polishing process. Below is a list of those tools and their applications. Please refer to STI's TDS (Technical Data Sheet) for details of each procedure at www.substratetechnology.com.
  • Page 31 Operating Manual RC-4430 Machinery Qualifications The #0 Prep Tool is designed to attach to and work perfectly with any Substrate Technology Prep/ Master machine. Quantity of #0 Prep Tool will vary by model: ® • Prep/Master® 2807/2818LP & P/M Jr.: 6 pieces •...
  • Page 32 RC-4430 Operating Manual Flooring Condition Qualifications Use of the #00 Prep Tool requires that the surface to be treated is completely dry. For floors that have excessive adhesives or built-up contaminants, a scraping of the floor will improve performance, but is not required.
  • Page 33 Operating Manual RC-4430 Execution of EGT Polishing System 1. Attach the EGT #1 tools to the P/M Machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 50% of weights on head of machine and 50% in basket over wheels, set speed to 35Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2200 RPM).
  • Page 34 RC-4430 Operating Manual • A thorough processing of the concrete can only be achieved by one pass forward and then a second pass backward over same path. It is compulsory to overlap paths by at least 25%. The machine must always be swung side-to-side approximately 30 degrees. The machine should never be quickly pushed across floor to move to areas outside the area that is to be polished.
  • Page 35 Operating Manual RC-4430 CLC #3 #3 is a 3” resin bonded tool that has the pictured face design and can be clearly identified by the number on back as “#3.” This tool features red Velcro backing. The tool is run wet. Approximate life of #3 is 15,000 SF / 1,394 M CLC #4 #4 is a 3”...
  • Page 36 RC-4430 Operating Manual 9. Attach the CLC #7 tools to the P/M machine and place it in operating position. Attach appropriate power* and vacuum dust collection hose to the P/M machine. With 100% of weights on head of machine, set speed to 50Hz on VSD and start machine (for propane, run at 2700 RPM). Upon satisfactory completion of step #7, remove machine from area and vacuum the surface.
  • Page 37 Operating Manual RC-4430 Densifier Qualifications Manufacturer’s instructions for use must be followed exactly for best results and to avoid any costly mistakes. Densifier must be type, that after its application, the floor is specified to be finished with a dry system and no water whatsoever.
  • Page 38 4. Grout the floor with approved epoxy grouting material by either traditional method using marble flour (calcium carbonate powder) and a steel trowel, or with the STI Grout Pans (TPS #3.5) on P/M machine (or similar rotary machine) with marble flour. Let dry a minimum of eight hours. Please note: the STI Grout Pans can only be run on the P/M machine at 15Hz or 2100 RPM with the pocket weights on the handle.
  • Page 39 Operating Manual RC-4430 • The use of the machine and water must only be done by skilled workers that have been trained and understand the safety precautions that need to be undertaken. The danger of electric shock is present anytime water is used with electrical machinery. Water also presents the possibility that any floor openings or drains can serve as a conduit for water to damage unintended areas.
  • Page 40 Substrate Technology, Inc. 1384 Bungalow Rd. Morris, IL 60450 USA +1.815.941.4800 +1.815.941.4600 Fax www.substratetechnology.com...

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