Pacific Rhino PFS 8, Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions

Page 1: ...Rhino PFS 8 8 Drum Sander Expandable Drum OWNERS MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY 2010 REF 179 PART R000513 From Serial Number 05400 110 Volt PACIFIC PACIFIC ...

Page 2: ...n adaptor as shown in sketch C should be installed as shown in sketch B if the outlet box that houses the receptacle is grounded Be sure to fasten the grounding tab with a metal faceplate screw Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air Use floor sanding machine only in a well ventilated area free from any flame or match Moving Parts to reduce the risk of injury unplug t...

Page 3: ...T CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FITTING A REPLACEMENT SWITCH RHINO PFS 8 RHINO PFS 8 SERVICE REPAIR 17 WARNING MAINS CABLE WIRING PLUG For safe operation of this machine read and understand all instructions Look for the warning caution symbol This symbol means that if you do not follow the instructions injury can occur to the operator and damage to the machine and floor may result i NORTH AMERICA BLACK WHITE GR...

Page 4: ...e of all dust and dust bags in a safe and proper manor Dust left in a dust bag can be subject to spontaneous combustion Damp down all disposable paper dust bags on disposal 9 Never operate the machine without the drum guard in place or if the drum guard is damaged 10 The Pacific Rhino PFS 8 MUST be stored and transport with a sanding belt in place at all times to protect the drum rubber If stored ...

Page 5: ... the dust tube neck and that the bag is in good condition with no holes 5 To prepare the floor sander for use place the Assembly and Transport Pacific Rhino PFS 8 SET UP machine on the floor and remove the main cable from it s storage position on the handle assembly Check that the cable is in good condition and that all fittings are secure 6 To dismantle the floor sander reverse procedure 1 to 5 a...

Page 6: ...c Rhino PFS 8 Drum OPERATION 3 at all times At the end of the sanding pass and while still moving backwards tilt the floor sander back so once again the sanding drum comes clear of the floor Move the machine over so that it overlaps the area just sanded by 3 75mm and start to sand the next pass repeating the above technique i Always ensure that the floor sander is moving when in operation and the ...

Page 7: ...e 5 WARNING never bounce the sanding drum or dwell in one place as this will sand dips and hollows in the floor FLOOR SANDING TECHNIQUE FLOOR TYPES PLANK STRIP FLOORS PARQUET BLOCK FLOORS Old floors in good condition Uneven floors Floors with an existing finish when the floor is in good condition no uneven edges cupping or crowning of planks and strips and you want to re surface the floor sanding ...

Page 8: ...loor area FLOOR SANDING TECHNIQUE Plank and Strip Floors Parquet and Wood Block Floor sand in the direction the boards are laid with the wood grain sand in the direction of the main source of natural light If there is no natural source of light sand in the direction of the longest side of the room If the room is square sand in the direction the furniture is laid out and how people normally use the...

Page 9: ...ks Sanding level the joints of sub flooring like particle board and masonite Grit P36 to P50 Coarse Medium For removing surface coatings from old floors such as varnish stains and wax polishes For the rapid sanding and removal of scratches and light marks Sanding level the joints of sub flooring like particle board and masonite Grit P60 to P80 Medium For the rapid sanding and removal of scratches ...

Page 10: ... Drum Sander Drive Belts Dust Control System Lubrication 1 To examine the condition of the Drive Belts Ref 164 and Ref 165 remove the four screws Ref 83 and the Belt Guard Ref 81 2 Lift the Fan Belt Ref 165 while rotating the pulley remove the fan belt Repeat for the Drum Belt Ref 164 3 Examine the pulleys for wear worn or damaged pulleys should be replaced 4 To reduce the instance of belt breakag...

Page 11: ...ws 8in wide abrasive gap 3 32 to 5 32in 200mm wide abrasive gap 1 5 to 2 5mm The Spacer Abrasive Guide are of various thicknesses User the thicker guides first and adjust the gap using the thinner spacers if required 5 Check the condition of the rear wheels Rollers Ref 61 The wheels must be free from dirt and rotate freely Check the condition of the Shaft Roller Ref 60 use a straight edge to make ...

Page 12: ...ight contact and may require lightly tapping into position using a soft mallet DO NOT FORCE xiii Replace and tighten the four countersunk Screws Ref 31 xiv Remove the four brush block retaining Screws Ref 31 and the single timing Screw Ref 34 from the Shield Wall End Ref 30 The brush block assembly is now free to rotate To fit the brush springs rotate the brush block assembly counter clockwise ove...

Page 13: ...t breaker ON button does not lock in the ON position when depressed The button must only lock ON when current is present Before carrying out test ensure that the motor is connected by the twist lock socket Ref 24 and that all safety measures have been taken Electrical Testing CAUTION testing for electrical safety should be undertaken by a competent person and all results recorded Do not exceed 125...

Page 14: ...f overload still operates contact an authorized repair agent The machine will not pick up dust The dust bag is full Replace the dust bag The dust shoe is out of Adjust the dust shoe adjustment There is an obstruction in Remove the dust shoe and dust pickup check for obstruction Clear as necessary The fan belt has broken Replace the fan belt The Floor Roller assembly Adjust the Floor Roller adjusta...

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Page 16: ...E UK Hiretech ABC From Serial Number 220 240 Volt 110 120 Volt 174 173 169 149 98 176 250 31 167 124 131 159 101 103 102 168 165 164 31 30 140 109 104 100 117 115 116 119 121 119 123 86 127 125 128 126 130 97 101 103 102 129 110 43 96 113 125 111 114 118 98 34 98 99 92 91 96 95 93 170 62 89 88 87 62 93 96 97 102 103 86 94 179 SERVICE TOOL PACIFIC ...

Page 17: ... R163796 1 Bag Dust Cloth 055 R163826 6 Retainer Dust Bag Disposable Ring Seal 056 R160809 1 Bracket Exhaust 057 R163403 1 Gasket Exhaust 058 R07037 25 Disposable Paper Dust Bag HT8 Pack 2 box 25 058 R07039 50 Disposable Paper Dust Bag HT8 box 50 059 R163790 1 Tube Exhaust 060 R167708 1 Shaft Floor Roller 061 R169704 2 Roller Floor Assembly with bearing 062 R902567 4 Bearing Fan Floor Roller 063 R...

Page 18: ...Abrasive Guide Drum Guard 159 R024880 1 Pulley Drum EX 164 R903260 1 Belt Drum 3 4in 19mm Wide 165 R903273 1 Belt Fan 1 2in 13mm Wide 167 R024890 1 Spacer Beraing 168 R020200 1 Drum Assembly Complete EX 168 R020205 1 Drum Assembly Complete EX exchange 169 R024895 1 Washer Drum Shaft EX 170 R163012 1 Assembly Fan Intake 173 R011170 1 Washer Lock 174 R024900 1 Bolt Drum Shaft EX 176 R925113 1 Pin Dr...

Page 19: ...EN N AMERICA BROWN BLACK N AMERICA BLUE WHITE N AMERICA FITTING A REPLACEMENT SWITCH 2 4 6 INSTRUCTION FOR NORTH AMERICA CE U AC960V CSN EN 60947T 4 1 OEZ 1 STOP START I A TEST AC 3 SM1 10 5 3 Latch top then push down and back to secure Ground terminals do not disconnect Connect black conductor and U V lead Connect black conductor Connect white conductor Connect white conductor and U V lead Motor ...

Page 20: ... to normal wear and tear to the machine and in particular does not cover normal wear parts such as mains cable wheels switches relays brushes rubber parts hoses and bearings This warranty also does not cover and Pacific Floor Care will not be liable for excessive wear caused by abnormal use Pacific Floor Care will under no circumstances be liable for alterations to the machine or for damage caused...