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Operator's
Apollo 8
Manual
Belt Sander
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read
this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO
machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property
could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you
cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: ALTO U.S. INC., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
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AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY
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Summary of Contents for Alto Apollo 8
- Page 1 This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tension Assembly Parts ............23 Assembly Drawing #2 ..............24 Assembly Parts List #2 ............25 Assembly Drawing #3 ..............26 Assembly Parts List #3 ............27 Wiring Diagram ................28 Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions
Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to machine specifications. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 3... - Page 4 To avoid damage to the floor, feather cut in at a normal sanding rate. Do not dwell while lowering or raising the contact wheel. Always sand at a constant rate. Page 4 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual...
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Page 5: Introduction And Machine Specifications
Always consult with the flooring manufacturer on the proper installation, prepa- ration, and finishing of their product. Determine suitability of your equipment in preparing the product. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 5... -
Page 6: 230V Electrical Connection Instructions
If motor appears to labor or takes a considerably longer time to come up to speed, reduce sanding pressure. Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 7: How To Transport The Machine
Premature bearing failure can Figure 4 occur if the fan belt is set too tight. The fan belt should deflect ½" at the center of the span with 5 lbs. of pressure. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 7... -
Page 8: Two People
#6. Keep the power cord out of path of equipment. 5. Pull the draw latch forward to release the access door to gain entry to the sanding chamber. 6. Rotate the release lever forward. See Figure #7. Figure 7 Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... - Page 9 11. Close the access door. Place the end of the draw latch over the keeper on the access door Figure 8 and push the draw latch flat against the main- frame to secure. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 9...
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Page 10: How To Operate The Machine
Always sander is in motion. use a hammer and punch to countersink all nails before sanding floors. Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... - Page 11 CAUTION: An overfilled dust bag may ef- fect machine balance and per- formance. Do not handle or disturb dust bag and elbow while sanding or damage to the floor may occur. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 11...
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Page 12: Sanding Cuts And Sandpaper
For final sanding of certain conifers. 945836 945910 150 grit For final sanding of certain conifers where a smooth 945835 945911 surface is desired. 180 grit For surface roughing between coats of finish. 945834 Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 13: Chatter Wave Prevention
4. CONTACT WHEELS (DRUMS)...may be out-of-round and proper operating order, and that you use the cause “chatter”. Contact your American Sanders right machine for the job. Technology dealer for assistance to true or replace the drum. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 13... -
Page 14: Sander Adjustment Procedures
To change settings, raise the lever and place in desired position. See figure #12. Leveling CAUTION: The belt tracking maybe adversely effected if machine is operated unleveled. Figure 12 Page 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 15: Belt Tracking
1. Hold the control rod and loosen the locknut. See figure 15. 2. Screw the control rod until the desired reach Figure 15 is found. 3. Tighten the locknut. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 15... -
Page 16: Routine Maintenance
Turn the dust bag inside out and machine wash in cold water to prevent pore blockage and loss of dust recovery. Drive Belt Periodically check the drive belt tension. See the adjustment procedure on page 5. Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 17: Bearings
2500 hrs. Tension roller after 1 2500 hrs. Arbor shaft after 1 5000 hrs. Motor shaft after 1 5000 hrs. Rollers Periodically check the guide rollers and the tension roller for wear. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 17... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Defective start capacitor. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer. Defective electronic start switch. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer. Low voltage from poor connection. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer. Defective motor. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer. No power. Check power supply and connections. - Page 19 High edge on contact wheel. Check several different abrasive belts. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer or replace the contact wheel. Abrasive belt tears along its Debris built-up on (top) tension Clean tension roller. length. roller. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Apollo 8 Operator's Manual Page 19...