Multiquip 8FP Series - page 16

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 16
the use of an aggressive flail configuration because of
productivity and cost considerations. Less aggressive
flail configurations can then be utilized for the final
finishing sequence. Generally speaking, the more
aggressive the flail configuration, the more coarse the
resulting finish and texture.
FIGURE 1
Many flail configurations are available to meet a wide
variety of job application and surface material
specifications. To give additional perspective to each
configuration a rating system of 1 to 10 (10 being
highest) has been devised.
Star Flail
The star type flail is manufactured from high carbon,
alloy steel that is through hardened for additional
service life. FIGURE 2. It is highly effective for light
cleaning or scarifying and delivers a fine surface finish
texture. Designed for medium to high speed material
removal of the work surface.
FIGURE 2
Suggested Applications:
1) Removal of thin coatings and encrusted
accumulations.
2) Cleaning concrete and asphaltic surfaces.
3) Removing thick material build-ups of greases,
paints, oils, vegetable powders and some resins from
wood floors.
4) Light scarifying prior to the application of coatings,
toppings or sealers.
5) Light, steel deck descaling projects.
COST 1
PRODUCTIVITY 3
SERVICE LIFE 1. The star flail should be replaced
when the outside diameter is worn to approximately 1-
5/16 inch or the inside diameter elongates to
approximately 3/4 inch.
Beam Flail
The beam type flail is manufactured from high
carbon, alloy steel that is through hardened for
additional service life. FIGURE 3. It is highly effective
for scabbling or scarifying and delivers medium to
coarse surface finish texture. Designed for medium to
high speed material removal of the work surface.
FIGURE 3