Assembly INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS

Dust and other particle contamination can be controlled by the following methods:

a) The Floor Planer is equipped with a 1-1/2 or 3 inch outside diameter vacuum tube adaptor. The 1-1/2 inch diameter adaptor is located at the rear of the machine. The 3 inch diameter adaptor is located at the front of the machine. An industrial type vacuum cleaner can be attached to the Floor Planer to remove/control dust and other particle contamination from the work surface. A dipstick is provided for the 1-1/2 inch adaptor to prevent dust from exiting onto the operators shoes and pants when a vacuum is not attached. A plastic cover is provided for the 3 inch diameter adaptor. Remove the dipstick by pulling straight back toward the rear wheels. Insert a vacuum hose over the tube. A hose clamp is sometimes required to properly secure the vacuum hose to the tube. FIGURE 30.

FIGURE 30

DANGER

ALWAYS UTILIZE A VACUUM SYSTEM DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SPECIFIC JOBSITE REQUIREMENT. DUST MATERIAL CAN MEET CLASS II OR CLASS III SPECIFICATIONS OF THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE® FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATIONS. CONSIDERATION MUST ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE CREATION OF HAZARDOUS TYPE MATERIALS REQUIRING SPECIFIC DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. DETERMINE THAT THE VACUUM SYSTEM IS PROPERLY DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN THESE ATMOSPHERES. CONSULT CURRENT NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE®, OSHA AND

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

b)The 8FG Series Floor Planers can be equipped with a 1/4 inch NPT water mist dust control fitting (option) on the main frame. This fitting is provided to allow the

installation of a valve and standard garden hose. Water can be regulated by the valve to minimize dust problems when a vacuum is not available or its use not desired. As a general rule, a small volume of water is required. It is not necessary to flood the work surface material. An added benefit is that the water can reduce the amount of heat generated by the planing process and significantly add to flail and bearing service life. FIGURE 31.

FIGURE 31

DANGER

WATER USED IN THIS PROCEDURE CAN ACT AS A CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY. USE OF ALL ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT BEING OPERATED ON AND/OR AROUND THE VICINITY OF THE WET WORK SURFACE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROCUTION. CONSULT CURRENT NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES AND

OSHA REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

CAUTION

When utilizing water to control dust and other particle contamination, thoroughly clean the interior surfaces of the Floor Planer to remove any material build-up. Failure to properly clean the interior surfaces can result in dried material build- up affecting operation and/or bearing service life.

c)Many oil based materials such as asphalt can quickly accumulate on components and severely restrict the ability of the flails to remove material from the work surface. Kerosene and other types of oil based solvents can be utilized to remove the accumulated material(s).

DANGER

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