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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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REVEALCUT™ ACOUSTIC TILE-CUTTING WORKSTATIO
MODEL RC200, RC400
Your RevealCut™ Acoustic Tile-Cutting Workstation has been engineered and manufactured to Arrow's high
standards for dependability, easy operation and safety. If properly cared for, it will give you years of reliable,
trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, the user must read and understand this operator's manual.
Thank you for buying RevealCut.
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- Page 1 REVEALCUT™ ACOUSTIC TILE-CUTTING WORKSTATIO MODEL RC200, RC400 Your RevealCut™ Acoustic Tile-Cutting Workstation has been engineered and manufactured to Arrow’s high standards for dependability, easy operation and safety. If properly cared for, it will give you years of reliable, trouble-free performance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ................4 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ..................5 PARTS LIST ......................6 SET UP ........................6 ƒ Unpacking the Workstation ................6 ƒ Securing the Work Area .................. 7 BASIC OPERATION .................... -
Page 3: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Your RevealCut Acoustic Tile-Cutting Workstation is designed to cut tiles to size and install a factory-grade finished edge on both mineral fiber (wet felt) and fiberglass acoustic ceiling tiles from most manufacturers. Tile Thickness to 1 8 " 2 "... -
Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ƒ Keep your work area clean and free of debris. ƒ Always secure the workstation to a flat, sturdy surface. Use the supplied mounting screws. ƒ Never use the workstation on a ladder. ƒ Never use the workstation on the floor. ƒ... -
Page 5: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Platform: The flat, molded platform that supports the tile during cutting operation. RC200 has a single platform. RC400 has two platforms. Rulers: Used for measuring tile cuts. Each RevealCut workstation has two matching rulers. Platform Extension: Molded parts which attach to the platform to support oversized tiles. -
Page 6: Parts List
Parts List Fig. 1 BEVELED SQUARE SQUARE CLEANING BRUSH TEGULAR TEGULAR CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE SIZING BLADE SHARPS CONTAINER PROFILE BLADE SIZING CARTRIDGE PROFILE FRAMES PROFILE BLADE DISPENSER SIZING BLADE DISPENSER RAILS PARTS KIT SIZING CAR (Narrow Sizing RULER Cartridge installed in car) JIG STOP END CAP... -
Page 7: X83; Securing The Work Area
Securing the Work Area ƒ Set up your workstation in an area that is clear and free of debris with plenty of room to move tiles on and off the platform. ƒ The RevealCut workstation should be used on a flat, sturdy surface, preferably 36"- 41"... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Your RevealCut workstation operates by moving the cutting blades installed in the cutting cars across the tile edge. The tile gets aligned on the platform flush against the tile stop and with the rear edge of the tile at the preferred size measurement on the ruler. Fig. -
Page 9: Installing Sizing Cartridge And Blades
INSTALLING SIZING CARTRIDGE AND BLADES The RevealCut workstation comes with two sizing cartridges to accommodate different thicknesses of tile. For tile sizes from to 1", the narrow cartridge is used. The narrow 8 " cartridge comes pre-installed in the unit. For tile sizes from 1¼" to 1½", the wide cartridge is used. -
Page 10: Installing Profile Frame, Cartridge And Blades
INSTALLING PROFILE FRAME, CARTRIDGE AND BLADES The RevealCut workstation comes with measurement in the corner of the frame to three profile frames. (Fig. 6) Two are indicate corresponding tile thickness. Each profile frame accommodates two different located in the accessory bag; the third comes pre-installed in the profile car. - Page 11 ƒ Carefully remove fresh blades from the profile blade dispenser by sliding the red slider to the right. The blades will dispense from the end of the dispenser. USE CARE – BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. ƒ Install blades into cartridge by aligning guide holes in blades to raised guides on the cartridge.
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Page 12: Measuring Tile To Size
MEASURING TILE TO SIZE The RevealCut workstation makes measuring tiles to the proper size fast and easy – even on walls that are not perfectly square. And, because both the sizing cut and profile edge finish are completed in the same operation, it eliminates the need for scribing once tiles are sized. -
Page 13: Cutting Tiles
CUTTING TILES is no need to try to cut the tile in a Fig. 8 single pass. For many mineral fiber tiles you will need to make two or up PROFILE to three passes of the sizing blade to CUTTING cut completely through the tile. - Page 14 thumbscrew up so that the + For example: 16 " indicator is showing on cartridge ƒ You are cutting a thick tile with a 8 " base. Tighten the thumbscrew again deeper-than-average hang down. and repeat your test cut from the ƒ...
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Page 15: Out-Of-Square Cuts
OUT-OF-SQUARE CUTS Square cuts are easy with RevealCut. With the tile set flush against the tile stop and the rear end of the tile aligned with the desired measurement on the ruler, you are assured a straight, accurate cut every time. But walls and grids often can be out of square. This requires a change in the cutting procedure. -
Page 16: Repeat And Linear Lighting Cuts
REPEAT AND LINEAR LIGHTING CUTS Repeat and linear lighting cuts are fast and easy with the RevealCut jig stop design. Repeat Cuts ƒ Begin with both cutting cars at the top position on the rails. ƒ Set jig stops to desired size. ƒ... -
Page 17: Using Platform Extension Bars (Rc400 Model Only)
USING PLATFORM EXTENSION BARS (RC400 MODEL ONLY) When cutting large-format tiles on the RC400 Model, the tile will often extend beyond the platform. For example, when cutting a 4' x 4' tile, the back of the tile will extend up to 2' beyond the rear edge of the RevealCut platform. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Your RevealCut workstation requires little maintenance. For long-term, trouble-free performance observe the following guidelines: ƒ Remove and dispose of used blades when workstation is not in use. Use sharps container to dispose of blades. ƒ After each use, brush or wipe tile dust accumulation from workstation. ƒ... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Here are solutions to some of the common problems RevealCut users may encounter. „ Cannot remove/install blade in Sizing Car: Position sizing car at least 4" from the end cap at the bottom of the rail to allow handle to move freely. „... -
Page 20: Technical Questions / Service
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS / SERVICE For technical and service related questions call Arrow customer service at (800) 776-2228. -
Page 21: Warranty
ARROW REVEALCUT ONE YEAR WARRANTY All parts of Arrow RevealCut are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from purchase. Arrow Fastener will repair or replace, FREE OF CHARGE, during the warranty period, any product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.