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  • Page 1

    Form No. 78150C 6/01 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A. READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to [...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Contents of this Book Operator Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3 Introduction and Machine Specifications ....................................... 5 230V Electrical Connection Instructions ...................................[...]

  • Page 3

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 3 DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in this Owner's Manual [...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual DANGER : Electrocution could occur if the machine is used on a power circuit that repeatedly trips or is undersized. Have a licensed electrician check the fuse, circuit breaker or power supply. DANGER: Electrocution could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed[...]

  • Page 5

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 5 Introduction and Machine Specifications Operating Controls Operating Controls Leveling Adjustment Tool Storage Tray Sanding Pressure Adjustment Motor Starter / Protector Abrasive Size 12 x 2 6 1 / 8 (30.5cmx67.3cm) paperback Contact Wheel Speed 2000/2400 rpm (revolu[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual 230V Electrical Connection Instructions CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and on electrical voltage shown on the motor nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet. The machine has [...]

  • Page 7

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 7 How to T ransport the Machine WARNING : The machine is heavy. Remove the motor from the machine before transporting. Get help loading the machine and motor. To transport the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the electr[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Machine Set-Up To set-up your machine follow this procedure: 1. Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all danger, warning and caution statements. Make sure all operators of this machine have read this Owner's Manual. If they cannot read English, have the[...]

  • Page 9

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 9 8. Put the smooth side of the abrasive against the sanding drum. 9. Put one end of the abrasive against the sanding drum slot (1). See figure 3. 10. Turn the drum one revolution. Put the other end of the abrasive in the drum slot (2). See figure 3. 11. Tighten the a[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual How to Operate the Machine D A N G E R : Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment that can be explosive. Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session. All sources of igni[...]

  • Page 11

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 11 Figure 5 To operate the machine follow this procedure: 1. Install the operator's belt as follows: a. Position the operator's belt around waist. b. Cross the straps at the waist. See figure 5. c . Slide the belt loop end over the handle on the control leve[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual A. First pass forward, right to left. C. Second pass forward, overlap ½ the drum width. D. Second pass reverse, retrace second path forward, etc....for the entire room B. First pass reverse, retrace same path. E. Work the remaining unsanded floor in the same fashion[...]

  • Page 13

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 13 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper Initial Cut The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish and gross imperfections on the floor surface. The sanding equipment should be adjusted to heavy sanding pressure setting and a coarse abrasive should be used. If the surfa[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main- tenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly discon- nected from the power source. Dis- connect the power supply before attempting any maintenance or ser- vice. DANGER : Movin[...]

  • Page 15

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 15 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Leveling If the sanding drum is out of adjustment, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the belt cover. 2. Loosen the eccentric lock screw. Using the 7/16" wrench, turn the eccentric lock screw (1) counter- clockwise. See figure 7. 3. To[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Routine Maintenance The following items need to be periodically inspected and maintained to keep your sander in good working condition. Wheels Periodically remove the debris from the truck and caster wheels. Debris can cause waves on a sanded surface. Lubricate truck[...]

  • Page 17

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 17 P ROBLEM C AUSE A CTION Chatter T roubleshooting Drive belts slip. Insufficient tension. Tension drive belt. (Squeaking or squealing sound) Worn belts. Replace belts. Squealing, growling or grinding Damaged and/or worn bearing. Remove drive belts, rotate arbor nois[...]

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    Page 18 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual NOTE S[...]

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    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 19 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Sander 12 Wiring Diagram 4/93[...]

  • Page 20

    Page 20 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Drawing #1 Handle Assembly 10/00 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 11 13 18 12 15 10 20 19 31 33 21 30 29 28 34 32 35 34 31 39 40 38 37 42 32 41 36 43 44 45 17 16 23 25 26 27 24 21 22[...]

  • Page 21

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 21 Ref No. Part No Description Q ty 1 Ref. Cord Assembly 1 2 41706A Connector (NEMA) 1 3 962065 Screw - 8-32 x ¼ Pn St Mach 3 4 43501A Inlet - 20A, 250V 1 5 85313C Screw - 6-32 x ¼ Pn St Mach 4 6 980607 Washer - #1106 Shakeproof 4 7 962794 Screw - 10-24 x 1 Pn St 5 [...]

  • Page 22

    Page 22 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Drawing #2 10/00 1 12 13 33 34 18 86 36 32 37 31 30 29 38 22 23 21 20 19 28 102 101 47 48 49 50 9 60 31 30 40 59 51 56 103 17 49 83 53 85 84 61 69 68 67 39 40 64 44 63 71 72 71 62 25 26 80 81 82 79 78 77 74 7[...]

  • Page 23

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 23 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Parts List #2 10/00 Ref # Part No. Description Q t y Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 6 28 0 0A Pipe, Ass'y 1 2 8 57 1 4 A Screw, ½ - 13 x 2¼ Hex 1 3 8 70 0 6 A Washer, .56 X 1.38 X .11 Flat 1 4 9622[...]

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    Page 24 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American 12 Floor Sander Assembly Drawing #3 6/01 1 2 3 4 5 8 32 11 13 14 15 16 43 46 47 53 9 59 39 55 57 56 55 58 51 50 49 48 45 8 14 16 15 41 42 54 37 56 57 37 54 10 9 39 38 35 36 34 18 21 19 20 17 44 28 29 30 31 27 26 25 24 23 22 52 12 [...]

  • Page 25

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 25 Ref. No Part No. Description Q ty Q t y 1 88502A Screw, 10-24 x 3 / 8 Set 2 2 2 25200C Knob, Hand 1 1 3 67309A Screw, Sustainer 1 1 4 87000A Washer 1 1 5 67907A Spring, Sustainer 1 1 6 67315A Screw 3 3 7 66123A Plunger, Spring 3 3 8 67109A R o d, Pi lo t 1 1 9 9201[...]

  • Page 26

    Page 26 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American 12 Floor Sander Accessories Drawing & Parts List #4 10/00 Ref Ref. # Part No. Description Q t y 1 2 3 60724A Belt, Operating 1 5 6 59810A Wrench, Paper Clamp 1 7 59811A Wrench, End 3 / 4 x 7 / 16 1 8 64415A Handle, Carrying 1 [...]

  • Page 27

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 27 Chatter - Wave Prevention American Sanders Technology Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. How- ever, after a finishing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”. The best guarantee to remove the chatter is to finish the [...]

  • Page 28

    Chatter Wave Prevention (cont) 3) UNEVEN WALKING PACE..... can leave lengthy “waves”. The machine cuts more material during the slower pace. Pay particular attention to a steady, even pace. 4) EXCESSIVE LIGHT CUTS.... may reveal high spots on the paper/contact wheel and cause chatter. Take a heavier cut and increase the pace. 5) DEBRIS.... lodg[...]

  • Page 29

    AL T O ® PR ODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES PRODUCTION F A CILITIES AL TO Danmark A/S , Aalborg Blytaekkervej 2 DK-9000 Aalborg +45 72 18 21 00 AL T O Danmar k A/S, Hadsund Industrikvar teret DK-9560 Hadsund +45 72 18 21 00 SALES SUBSIDIARIES AL TO Canada Ltd., Re xdale Ontario 24 Constellation Ct. (416) 675-5830 AL TO Ov erseas Inc., Sydney (A ustralia) 1[...]

  • Page 30

    AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY U.S. W ARRANTY This American Sanders T echnology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with American Sanders T echnology's Maintenance [...]