ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 30
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