Powermatic 1632 operating instructions Setup and assembly, Electrical connections

6.0Setup and assembly

Remove the sander from its crate and inspect for damage to ensure all parts are intact. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately upon discovery.

Before proceeding with installation, read your instruction manual thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with correct set-up, maintenance and safety procedures.

6.1Shipping contents

1 Wide Belt Sander

1Infeed Roller Assembly

1Outfeed Roller Assembly

1Side Support

1Sanding Belt

1Toolbox, containing oil gun, door latches, and draw bar (for the graphite pad)

6.2Installation

If using a forklift, run the forks between the upper cabinet and the conveyor belt. Level the machine and bolt it to the floor with high quality anchor bolts through the mounting holes located on the four corners of the base.

Remove the protective coating from the rollers with a soft cloth moistened with a good commercial solvent. DO NOT USE acetone, gasoline, lacquer thinner or any type of flammable solvent. Do not use an abrasive pad.

6.3Assembly

1.Attach the infeed and outfeed roller assemblies with sixteen 5/16" x 2" hex head screws and spring washers.

2.Mount the side support with two hex cap screws and flat washers.

3.Insert the door latches into the slots on the cabinet doors.

4.Assemble the sanding belt to the rollers. Make sure the arrow on the belt matches the rotation of the rollers.

7.0Electrical connections

All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. Failure to comply may result in serious injury and/or damage to the machine and property. The machine must be properly grounded.

1.A cable of the proper gauge should be used to connect the sander to the power supply.

2.Remove the wiring cover and attach the ground wire (A), Figure 1.

3.For 3 Phase: Connect the three power leads

(B) to the wiring board.

For 1 Phase: Connect the two power leads to the wiring board.

4.This machine should be hard wired into a dedicated circuit with a properly rated breaker according to your local code.

5.Replace wiring cover.

6.Turn on the feed belt and verify that the belt feeds into the machine. It if turns toward the user, disconnect the machine from the power source and switch only two of the power leads (on 3 Phase machine).

Figure 1

7.1Voltage conversion

The 3 Phase machine is pre-wired for 230V operation. If 460V is needed, see the wiring box cover on the reduction motor and the main motor. BOTH motors must be switched if changing from 230V to 460V. The transformer, behind the control panel, must also be switched from 230V to 460V.

7.2Extension cords

Amp Rating		Volts	Total length of cord in feet
More	Not	120	25	50	100	150
	More	240	50	100	200	300
Than	Than				AWG
0	6		18	16	16	14
6	10		18	16	14	12
10	12		16	16	14	12
12	16		14	12	Not
					Recommended

Extension Cord Recommendations

Table 1

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.

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