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Page 2: Belt Sander
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Assembly Parts List #2 ............25 Assembly Drawing #3 ............... 26 Assembly Parts List #3 ............27 Wiring Diagram ................. 28 Chatter Wave Prevention ............29 Chatter Causes and Prevention ..........29 Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions
• Do not expose this machine to rain or moisture. Damage to electrical components may occur. Store in a dry building. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 3... - Page 5 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 Classic 8 Operator's Manual...
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Page 6: Machine Safety Statements
8. Use caution if motor is removed for transporting (weight 108 lbs). The machine weighs 106 lbs. (minus the motor). 9. Always operate in a well ventilated area. 10. Always dispose of sanding dust properly. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 5... -
Page 7: Introduction And Machine Specifications
See parts list for optional wheels. Always consult with the flooring manufacturer on the proper installation, prepara- tion, and finishing of their product. Determine suitability of your equipment in preparing the product. Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 8: 230V Electrical Connection Instructions
Feet/Wire Guage (Stranded Copper) Source Voltage 0 - 100' 100 - 250' Use Voltage Booster If motor appears to labor or takes a considerably longer time to come up to speed, reduce sanding pressure. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 7... -
Page 9: How To Transport The Machine
CAUTION: Premature bearing failure can occur if the fan belt is set too Figure 5 tight. The fan belt should deflect no less than ½" at 5 lbs. Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 10: Two People
When transporting the machine with two people follow this procedure: 1. One operator places hands under the front of the machine main casting. 2. Person #2 lifts the machine by the handle AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 9... -
Page 11: Machine Set-Up
12. Close the access door. Place the end of the draw latch over the keeper on the access door and push the latch flat against the main frame to secure. Figure 10 Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 12: How To Operate The Machine
DANGER: Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fire. Always use a hammer and punch to counter- sink all nails before sanding floors. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 11... - Page 13 7. Gradually feather-cut out at the termination point (the end of your pass) by easing the contact wheel up with the control lever. Stagger the termination points for a better blend when edging. Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual...
- Page 14 C. Second pass forward, overlap ½ the drum width. second path forward, etc..for the entire room. E. Work the remaining unsanded floor in the same fashion, right to left. Figure 12, A - E AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 13...
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Page 15: 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 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 16: Sander Adjustment Procedures
2. Screw the sanding pressure knob up to decrease the sanding pressure when making the finishing cut. Figure 14 Minimum pressure is reached when the sanding pressure knob extends 7/8" off of the casting. See figure #14. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 15... - Page 17 1. Loosen the locknut on the control rod. See figure #17. Figure 17 2. Screw the control rod adjuster until desired reach is found. 3. Tighten the locknut. Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual...
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Page 18: Routine Maintenance
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 Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 17... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Contact an authorized dealer. Defective capacitor. Contact an authorized dealer. Uneven cut. Leveling out of adjustment. Readjust leveling. Abrasive belt tracking. Adjust belt to track towards the edge of drum with deepest cut. Chatter Page 18 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... - Page 20 High edge on contact wheel. Check several different abrasive belts. Contact an authorized dealer or replace the contact wheel. Abrasive belt tears along its Debris built-up on (top) tension roller. Clean tension roller. length. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 19...
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Page 21: Assembly Drawing #1 11/00
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Classic Sander 8 Assembly Drawing #1 11/00 15 16 Page 20 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 22: Assembly Parts List #1 11/00
Washer 87000A Washer, Flat NOTE: Kindicates a change has taken place since last publication of this manual * Note: Tension Assembly breakdown and parts list are on pages 22 and 23. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 21... -
Page 23: Tension Assembly
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Classic Sander 8 Tension Assembly Drawing 10/99 Page 22 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 24: Tension Assembly Parts List
Shoulder Bolt, ¼ x ¼ 87502A Washer, ¼ Bowed 87503A Washer ¼ Beveled 65708A Draw Link 81303A Nut, ¼-28 Jam 60150A Aduster, Tracking 61666A Carriage, Roller 67465A Shaft, Roller 980018 Washer, Nylon AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 23... -
Page 25: Assembly Drawing #2 11/00
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Classic Sander 8 Assembly Drawing #2 11/00 Page 24 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 26: Assembly Parts List #2
Motor Parts Not Illustrated Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 50563A End Bell 51188A Bearing Front 52768A Front Cover 902547 Bearing Rear 53998A 40316A Armature Assembly 52769A Fan Cover AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 25... -
Page 27: Assembly Drawing #3
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Page 28: Assembly Parts List #3
NOTE: 43A/45A - Part # 64806A - Wheel, Steel (optional) - Qty. 2 **NOTE: #63 & #76 only one shown NOTE: Kindicates a change has taken place since last publication of this manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 27... -
Page 29: Wiring Diagram 7/93
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Classic Sander 8 Wiring Diagram 7/93 Page 28 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual... -
Page 30: Chatter Wave Prevention
If chatter becomes present, first replace abrasive belt from another lot, to insure that the abrasive is not at fault. AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual Page 29... - Page 31 5.) CONTACT WHEELS ..may become out of round or unbalanced and leave chatter. Contact your American Sanders Technology dealer if this problem should occur. 6.) BEARINGS ..in the motor, arbor shaft, or fan system, of poor quality or worn and damaged will leave chatter.
- Page 32 (501) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 SALES SUBSIDIARIES Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274 ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario ALTO U.S. Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 24 Constellation Ct. 1100 Haskins (416) 675-5830 ALTO U.S. Inc., Clearwater, Florida 33765 ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia) 1500 N.
- Page 33 WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty registration card is provided with your ALTO product. Return the card to assist ALTO in providing the perfor- mance you expect from your new floor machine.