Adjusting or Replacing the Platen Electrical
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1.Disconnect the electrical power to the machine to pre- vent accidental
2.Remove the top cover, side guard and belt as outlined in Belt Replacement.
3.Remove the table by unscrewing the locking handling and lifting the complete table assembly, from the machine.
4.If you are replacing the platen, remove the three screws that hold it to its mount
5.If you are only adjusting the platen, loosen the three mounting screws to allow adjustment.
6.Using a straight edge as shown in Figure 22, adjust the platen height until it is 1/32 inch higher than the crown of both the drive and idler drums.
7.Tighten the platen adjustment screws.
8.Reinstall the table and belt.
9.Check and adjust, if necessary, the tracking of the belt according to instructions in Belt replacement.
10.Reinstall the guards and covers.
11.Check and adjust the table angles and miter slot squareness, according to table adjustment instructions in this manual.
12.Reconnect the electrical power to the machine.
Figure 22: Method for adjusting height of platen above drive and idler drums.
Caution: Wilton sanders are available in a wide vari- ety of electrical configurations to meet the needs of the purchaser with respect to power available and compliance with electrical codes. Each machine is tested at the factory for operation before shipment and the power cord is tagged with the power requirements for the machine, as shipped. HOWEVER, before attempting any electrical hookup, you should be certain:
1.The electrical characteristics of the service branch match the requirements of the motor.
2.The service branch is equipped with wires of the re- quired gauge or size.
3.The branch circuit intended for the machine is protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker with a rated amper- age just slightly greater than the full load current of the motor.
MOTOR AMPERAGE full load current
Phase | Voltage | Amperage |
1 | 115 | 20 |
1 | 220 | 10 |
3 | 220 | 5.2 |
3 | 440 | 2.6 |
CAUTION: All electrical service work on your Wilton sander should be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician who is familiar with all safe stan- dard electrical installation practices and all appli- cable electrical codes. This includes local electri- cal codes which may affect the connection and op- eration of the Wilton sander in your specific manu- facturing operation.
