SUPERBRUSH OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. BLACK FUSE HOLDER ORANGE ACROSS USE 3AG FUSE 2 FROM GRANGE 3 4 AMP CONTROLLER OFF RED ACROSS 3 230 r4 I PS 72 1280 BLACK ACROSS mmu SS Low SECLRE TW GREEN ROUND WIRES 10 DEDICATED SCREW j 1 JR y A 222 TO MOTOR L a JL PER TN WHITE i W POWER IN DRANGE SUPER BRUSH WIRING DIAGRAM 460 VOLT 3 PHASE 60 HZ 1 BLACK FUSE HOLDER GRANGE ACROSS USE FUSE FRIM ORANE 71 T CONTROLLER ED 4 BLACK 3 PHASE 460 V FROM RED 72 1260 BLACK ACROSS C 7 WHITE TW GREEN GROUND VIRES 10 DEDICATED SCREW cS WHITE WHITE A 25111 NEUTRAL 67 a TN RED d K POWER IN URANGE SUPERBRUSH SPECIFICATIONS 27 Dimensions D ust H ood Brush Speed Brush Bearings Conveyor Bed Conveyor M otor Conveyor Belt Stand Construction D rive M otor Minimum Stock Length H eight Adjustment Stock T hickness Capacity Approximate Shipping Weight Tension Rollers Dust Collection SU PERBRUSH SPECIFICATIONS SUPERBRUSH 24 SuPERBRUSH 36 Warranty T wo years on parts and labor limited M anufacturer s warranties on c2. Ref D escription Part N umber Qty Number SB24 Both SB36 Unit M odels 1 HANDLE SWIVEL ASSY 31 0020 2 2 PIN ROLL 3 16X1 20 0772 2 3 WASHER 5 8 1 0 OILITE 50 3080 4 4 RING 5 8 RETAINING 20 0752 1 5 SUPPORT ADJUSTING SCREW 30 1112 8 6 SCREW 1 4 20x1 2 SOCKET HEAD SET 10 2804 12 7 SCREW INBOARD HEIGHT ADJ FOLLOW 30 1211HR 1 8 CAP 1 PLASTIC 80 4013 2 9 GEAR MITER 20 1101 4 10 BUSHING 1 21 D OILITE ROUND 50 3107 4 11A RPM BRACKET 40 0670 1 11B RPM DECAL NOT SHOWN 94 1674 1 12 COLLAR 1 21 D SHAFT 20 1103 2 13 TUBE COLUMN 30 3044 2 14 SCREW RPM MOTOR 30 1209 1 15 MOUNT MOTOR 30 5103 1 16 NUT 5 16 18 H EX 12 0003 6 17 WASH ER 5 16 SAE 11 0206 8 18 SCREW 5 16 18x3 4 BRASS TIPPED SET 10 9906 6 19 BOLT 3 8 16x1 1 2 HEX HEAD 10 9207 8 20 WASH 5 16 WROUGHT 11 9103 20 21 BOLT 3 8 16x1 HEX HEAD 10 9205 12 22 NUT 3 8 16 HEX 12 0005 8 23 LEVELING FOOT 20 0655 4 24 SCREW OUTBOARD HEIGHT ADJ 30 1212HR 1 25 NUT 3 8 16 FLANGE LOCK 12 0209 24 26 BASE COLUMN 30 1101 2 27 BASE SUPPORT BRACKET 40 0230 40 4241 1 28 NUT 5 8 11H EAVY HEX LOCK 12 8015 1 29 SCREW 1 2 13x1 2 SOCKET HEAD SET 10 8905 2 30 ROD TRANSFER 30 1213 30 3117 1 31 SUPPORT BRUSH 30 5206 2 32 BOLT 3 8 16x1 1 4 HEX 10 9206 4 33 SUPPORT OUTBOARD TABLE 30 5204 1 34A DEPTH GAUGE ROD 30 1260HR ROD 1 34B DECAL SCALE 94 1654 SCALE 1 35 NUT 9 16 12 H EX 12 0011 2 36 LEG 30 1102 4 37 KNOB LOCKING W SET SCREW 81 3132 2 38 CAP 3Y
3. 3 Fig 23 Removing lower guard and transfer rod Replacing Right Inboard Bearing D isconnect power sourceto brush 1 Lower motor to its lowest position using the RPM adjustment handle T hen raise motor to its highest position using the RPM adjustment handle T hisloosens the V belt tension so the V belt can be lifted off the driven pulley 2 Raise conveyor table so brush rests on conveyor 3 Remove left outboard bearing by removing the two carriage bolts from bearing 4 Removethe right inboard bearing by removing thetwo carriage bolts from bearing 5 Remove V belt from driven pulley 6 Lift brush head out from machine 7 Loosen set screws in bearing collar and driven pulley and remove from brush shaft 8 Install new bearing and driven pulley D o not tighten set screws at this time 9 Install brush in machine and center before tightening bolts Tighten bearing bolts and then set screws in bearings 10 Install V belt on driven pulley and adjust pulley for proper V belt alignment before tightening pulley set screw 11 Check the alignment of the brush to the conveyor system SERVICING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 23 Fig 24 Removing main motor V belt drive REPLACING BRUSH HEAD 1 Lower motor to its lowest position using the RPM adjustment handle Then raise motor to its highest position using the RPM adjustment handle T his loosens the V belt tension so the V belt can be l
4. 3605 1 25 SCREW 1 4 20x1 2 ROUND HEAD MACH 10 3205 12 26 WASHER 1 4 INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK 11 0504 12 27 SCREW 8x1 2 SELF TAPPING 10 3904 2 28 WASHER 1 4 SAE 11 0205 12 29 NUT 1 4 20 HEX 12 0001 12 30 NUT 5 16 18 WING 12 9050 4 31 WASHER 5 16 INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK 11 0505 4 32 BUMPER DUST COVER 80 1065 2 33 GUARD BELT COVER 40 0009 1 34 GUARD BELT PLATE 40 0010 1 35 GUARD BELT LOWER 40 0011 1 36 GUARD BELT ANGLED 40 0012 1 37 NUT RETAINING 20 1155 6 38 NUT RETAINING 20 1157 4 39 SCREW 10 24x3 8 SLOTTED HEX HEAD 10 3803 10 40 BRU SH See page 35 1 SuPERBRUSH HEAD ASSEMBLY 31 32 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL SUPERBRUSH CONVEYOR amp Moron PARTS LIST Ref D escription Part N umber Qty Number SB24 Both SB36 Unit M odels 1 1 4 20 1 2 ROUND HEAD M ACH SCREW 10 3205 3 2 WASHER 1 4 INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK 11 0504 3 3 SWITCH BRACKET 40 5005 1 4 SWITCH BOX 72 5400 2 1 5 ON OFF SWITCH 72 5400 1 1 6 1 47 20 NUT 12 0001 3 7 LARGE STRAIN RELIEF 72 6104 4 8 CORD SET SINGLE PHASE 32 72 5315 1 CORD SET THREE PHASE 32 72 5305 1 9 CONTROLLER 180 V VARIABLE SPEED 72 1260 1 INCLUDING KNOB NUT AND DIAL PLATE 10 SM ALL STRAIN RELIEF 72 6102 1 11 FUSEHOLDER 72 6202 1 12 180 VOLT GEAR MOTOR 71 1171 1 13 CORD SET MAIN W PLUG SIN GLE PHASE 72 5430 1 CORD SET MAIN NO
5. Also make sure all moving parts of the height adjusting mechanism are wel lubricated including the miter gears column tubes and threaded height adjusting screws W hen troubleshooting the height adjustment mechanism first check the conveyor table for level see page 7 T hen test the height adjustment mechanism See Fig 13 If it does not operate easily further adjustments may be necessary as outlined below Following these steps should result in smooth operation Readjustment Procedure 1 Loosen the set screws located at the front of the table support castings Fig 3 2 Lubricate thoroughly by applying penetrating lubricant to the table support castings where they contact the column tubes and to all contact points of adjusting screws and transfer rod Fig 15 Also apply grease or oil to the miter gears 3 If the height adjustment feels stiff check for misalignment of adjusting screw supports and the brush support castings which could cause binding on the adjusting screw Fig 5 T hese castings can be adjusted by loosening the set screws which secure them to the column tubes Realign the adjusting screw supports by loosening the two set screws that hold them to the column tubes and rotate to the proper position 4 T headjusting screw supports located immediately below the height adjustment handle and the left N Fig 13 Table support casting set screws Fig 14 Adjusting miter gears fo
6. BRUSH MOUNTING BOLTS Fig 19A Removing brush head some models CHANGING OR REPLACING BRUSH Changing the brush on the SuPERBRUshH is relatively simple To begin first disconnect power source to the machine Lower the motor to its lowest position using the brush speed control handle Raisethe motor to its highest position T hisloosensthe V belt tension so the V belt can be lifted off the driven pulley pulled back and placed under the control handle to hold it out of the way Loosen and remove bearing bolts Fig 19 and 19A depending on model See also page 23 and Fig 25 Lift brush out of machine Loosen set screws of bearing collars and pulley Remove bearings and pulley and install on replacement brush Install replacement brush in machine and center brush before tightening bearing bolts T ighten bearing set screws after bearing bolts are tightened Install V belt on driven pulley and adjust pulley for proper V belt alignment before tightening pulley set screw REPLACING CONVEYOR BELTS To replace the conveyor belt the conveyor assembly must be removed from the machine Lower the conveyor table to its lowest position with the height adjustment handle Turn off power source to machine Place conveyor motor assembly on top of dust cover see 3 page 5 Loosen the conveyor take up screws Fig 21 to relieve belt tension and slidethe driven roller fully inward Remove the four bolts that attach the conveyor assem
7. If it is not the same adjust as follows Remove the plastic cap from the miter gear Fig 14 on the outboard side of the machine Loosen the set screw of the miter gear and slide it back to disengage it from the miter gear of the adjusting screw Turn the adjusting screw handle to raise or lower the outboard side of thetable so that the measurement taken above equals the inboard side of thetable After adjusting is complete re engage miter gear making sure that miter gear set screw is aligned with flat on cross bar shaft Fig 18 Comparing brush support casting heights MITER GEAR ALIGNMENT If height adjustment mechanism does not operate easily perform the following checks or adjustments 1 Loosen set screws located on table support castings Fig 3 2 Lubricate thoroughly Apply penetrating lubricant to table support castings where it contacts the column tubes and to all contact points of adjusting screws and cross bar Apply grease oil to miter gears 3 Check miter gear alignment C heck and adjust gears so that gear mesh is not too tight nor too loose and that gear teeth align with opposing gear T he miter gears can be adjusted on their shafts by loosening the set screws on the gears N ote that set screws M UST align with flat of shaft To raiseor lower the vertical miter gears the adjusting screw support located immediately above the gears must also be raised or lowered to ride on top of the gear to maintai
8. M ake sure brush head is appropriate for application and contact Flat Surfaced Stock Set the bottom of the tension rollers even with the bottom of the brush Loosen thefour Tension Roller locking knobs Fig 11 Raisethetableto the 0 mark on theD epth Gauge At this position the brush and Tension Rollers are resting on the table surface Lock all four Tension Roller knobs For example to brush a 3 4 thick flat board lower the table to 5 8 on the D Gauge T his allows 1 8 for Tension Roller engagement and 1 8 brush penetration 10 SuPERBRUsH OWNER S M ANUAL Contoured Surface Stock Example A 3 4 thick piece of molding with 3 8 of molding relief Loosen all four tension roller locking bolts Fig 11 Adjust the conveyor table 1 4 into the bristle tips measure with a ruler from 0 mark on depth gauge At this position the tension rollers are resting on the table surface and are positioned 1 4 above the bottom of the brush Lock all four Tension Roller locking bolts To brush the piece lower the table to the 3 8 position on the D epth Gauge This allows for 1 8 of tension roller engagement and 3 8 of brush penetration SELECTING STOCK FEED RATES Selecting the proper feed rate is essential to proper brushing Feed rate controls the duration of brushing on a particular spot A slower feed rate allows more brushing to occur In some instances a slow feed rate and slow brush speed may produce the sam
9. OR PULLEYGUARD IN PLACE KEEP HANDS AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM OPERATING BRUSH BELT AND PULLEYS ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF STOCK TO AVOID KICKBACK KNOW HOW TO PREVENT IT ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE MACHINE DO NOT MODIFY THISMACHINE MODIFICATIONS ARE DONE AT THE OWNER S RISK AND ALSO WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS MACHINE PLEASE CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED SUPERMAX DEALER PART NO 92 2436 A COPYRIGHT 2006 PRINTED IN USA
10. PLASTIC COLUMN TUBE 80 4015 2 39 SCREW 5 16 18x3 8 SOCKET HEAD SET 10 2903 4 40 MOTORMOUNT 40 0106 1 41 SUPPORT INBOARD TABLE 30 5205 1 42 BRACKET TABLEMOUNT 40 0025 40 0037 2 CLIP FRAME NOT SHOWN 12 6208 1 BUSHING 1 21 D OILITE ROUND NOT SHOWN 50 3110 2 SUPERBRUSH STAND ASSEMBLY 29 30 SuPERBRUsH OWNER S M ANUAL SuPERBRUSH HEAD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Ref D escription Part N umber Qty Number SB24 Both SB36 Unit Models 1 DUST COVER 40 0655 40 3655 1 2 HANDLE DUST COVER 80 2841 1 3 BOLT HEX 3 8 16X1 10 9205 8 4 WASHER 5 16 SAE 11 0206 8 5 BRACKET BEARING MOUNTIN G see Fig 25 40 0613 2 6 BEARING 50 3086 2 7 SCREW 1 4 20x1 4 SOCKET HEAD SET 10 8802 4 8 BOLT 5 16 18x3 4 CARRIAGE 10 1203 8 9 PULLEY 7 TYPICAL 50 0701 1 10 SCREW 5 16 18x3 8 SO CKET H EAD SET 10 8903 1 11 NUT 3 8 16 FLANGE LOCK 12 0209 8 12 KEY STOCK 1 4 1 4 11 4 20 0764 1 13 SCREW 1 4 20x1 3 4 ROUND HEAD MACHINE 10 3213 4 14 BRACKET LEFT SUSPENSION 40 0323 2 I5 SPRING TENSION ROLLER 20 3284 4 16 BRACKET RIGHT SUSPENSION 40 0326 2 17 BUSHING 1 21D OILITE ROUND 50 3107 4 18 BRACKET SUSPENSION BASE 40 0322 2 19 NUT 1 4 20 RETAININ G 20 1153 4 21 ROLLER TENSION 30 1218 30 3218 2 22 NUT 5 16 18 FLANGE LOCK 12 0207 6 23 HINGE 40 0225 3 24 BRACKET DUST COVER MOUNTING 40 0605 40
11. SUPER BRUSH 36 je ET bot SHAFT COLLAR 1 Fig 10 Operating controls SUPERBRUSH T he basic operating procedure for the SUPERBRUSH models is as follows Fig 10 1 Set depth of cut bristle contact page 10 2 Set tension rollers to type of stock being sanded See Tension Roller Adjustment below and Fig 3 Start sanding brush and select slow brush speed page 8 4 Start conveyor and select feed rate page 10 5 Start dust collector system 6 Feed stock through unit 7 Gradually increase brush speed until the desired finish is achieved Fig 8 To feed stock through the Su PERBRUsH rest and hold the stock to be sanded on the conveyor table allowing the conveyor belt to carry the stock into the brush O ncethe stock is halfway through reposition yourself to the outfeed side of the machine to receive and control the stock as it exits the unit TENSION RoLLER ADJUSTMENT Spring loaded infeed and outfeed Tension Rollers Fig 11 are provided to maintain downward pressure on stock being sanded and to prevent slippage of the stock on the feed conveyor W hen properly set the Tension Rollers should engage or raise up about 1 8 to accommodate the stock being brushed TheTension Rollers can and must be adjusted to accommodate flat surfaced stock vs highly contoured surface stock If the D epth Gaugeis properly calibrated page 11 Tension Roller height is adjusted as follows N ote
12. SuPERBRUsH after a couple hours of use and check the bolts and set screws to make sure they are seated properly REPLACING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS To replace either the variable speed controller or the conveyor motor usethe following disassembly procedure Fig 26 and pages 25 and 26 D isconnect the power supply to the machine N ext remove the bottom plate from the control box Loosen the set screw in the shaft coupler and then remove the four 5 16 bolts that hold the power feed motor assembly in place N ext remove the assembly from the machine and turn it upside down to disconnect the leads from the components to be removed To replace the controller renove the variable speed control knob Remove the nut that holds the controller in place and pull the controller out of the housing Install the new controller referring to the correct electrical diagram and reverse the disassembly procedure Fig 26 Conveyor motor control box and brush on off switch To replace on off switch make sure power is disconnected to sander Remove the two screws holding the front cover of the switch in place D isconnect and mark wire leads connected to switch mechanism Remove switch from box and install new switch Connect wires to new switch following the wiring diagram and marked wires IMPORTANT M ake sure bare wire does not touch any other wire or the switch box when connected Install switch assembly and cover To replace the conveyor
13. bethoroughly checked before being put to use T his section covers the pre operational checks you should make after unpacking and final assembly U nnecessary problems can be avoided if these essential checks are performed before operating Likewise performing the recom mended monthly maintenance procedures page 11 will help assure trouble free service MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Power for the brush of your SUPERBRUSH is supplied by either a 5H P single phase a 5H P three phase 208 230V motor or a 5H P three phase 460V motor Single phase motor Protected by a thermal overload switch O n single phase machines a NEMA 14 30 plug is provided A 30 amp breaker is required Three phase motor N o plug is provided It can be hard wired to a main power source or a plug can be installed to be used with a receptacle T hree phase 208V motors require a 20 amp breaker Fig 4 Thermal overload switch on single phase motor bottom and conveyor belt motor fuse top Three Phase 460V motors require a 15 amp breaker and 5 wire connections aa SUPER BRUSH 36 Fig 5 SuPERBRusH Components 1 Brush Speed H andle 2 Adjusting Screw Support 3 Brush Support Casting 4 Height Adjusting Screw 5 Table Support Casting 6 Miter Gear 7 Motor Support Casting 8 Transfer Rod 9 Shaft Collars 10 H eight Adjustment H andle CONNECTING Dust COLLECTORS Dust c
14. gear motor disconnect the two wire leads from the controller Also disconnect the plastic grommet protecting the Wires passing through the housing Removethe four cap head set screws that hold the motor to the housing bracket Removethe old motor and install new motor Install the wiring leads according to the electrical diagram pertaining to the correct model See following diagrams To replace conveyor fuse Fig 4 push and turn fuse cap 1 8 turn counter clockwise Pull cap with fuse from base Pull fuse from cap and replace with 3 4 amp fuse pages 25 and 26 Place fuse and cap into base push and turn 1 8 turn clockwise to secure SUPERBRUSH ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 25 SUPER BRUSH WIRING DIAGRAM M 230 VOLT 1 PHASE 60 HZ 1 FUSE WHITE ACRISS S 19 rwn nee USE 3AG FUSE fa CONTROLLER 3 4 Rs 10 230V BLACK ACROSS Few oak Jl 72 1260 2 TWO GREEN GROUND 0 DEDICATED SCREW L 7 SACK 5 swircu S WIRES ID 2 MOTOR BLACK S py POWER 10 5 7 S z Av POWER IN c GREEN NEMA 14 30P PLUG 26 SUPERBRUSH OWNER S M ANUAL SUPER BRUSH WIRING DIAGRAM 230 VOLT 3 PHASE 60 HZ f
15. how you take advantage of these innovations we are confident our equipment will help bring you a giant step forward in precision shop productivity CAUTION SAFETY FIRST W hen maintaining and operating this machine always put safety first For your own safety read and understand this owner s manual before operat ing this machine Always heed and follow all nor mal safety precautions including the following Always wear eye protection while operating the sander Always feed stock against the brush rotation Never place hands or fingers under the brush or dust cover Keep hands and clothing away from operating brush Never operate the sander without its dust cover or pulley guarding in place Always maintain control of boards to avoid kickback know how to prevent it Always disconnect electrical power before doing any servicing or adjusting of the machine MODEL IDENTIFICATION Your SUPERBRUsH sander 15 of a family of machines from SuperM ax Tools designed to help you achieve results comparable to industrial size sanders at a fraction of the cost T he SuPERBRUSH is available in 24 or 36 sizes For future reference find the model and serial numbers on the table mount bracket 42 page 29 and write them in below IMPORTANT KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY Please read this manual first It was designed to help you get the most from your SUPERBRUSH sander Before unpacking or using the machine familia
16. which could cause binding on the adjusting screw T hese castings can be slightly rotated by loosening the set screws which secure it to the inside of the column tubes N OT E The adjusting screw support Fig 5 located immediately below the height adjusting handle and the outboard brush support casting must be set at the proper height along the column tubes to position the adjusting screws so that thereis proper miter gear alignment Before adjusting these parts tighten one set screw of table support castings to maintain adjusting screw position during adjustment SERVICING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 19 B ay Fig 19 Removing brush head BRusH SPEED ADJUSTMENT If the brush speed adjustment does not operate easily perform the following check or adjustments 1 Loosen set screws located on front of motor support casting Fig 3 2 Lubricate thoroughly Apply penetrating lubricant to motor support casting where it contacts the column tubes and to all contact points between adjusting screw and adjusting screw supports Fig 5 3 Improper alignment of adjusting screw supports may cause binding on the adjusting screw Loosen both set screws on each adjusting screw support to rotate or adjust screw supports N ote that adjusting screw supports control both lateral and vertical movement of the adjusting screw mechanism and must be adjusted accordingly 20 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL D
17. 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 10 1301 4 44 3 8 16x1 CARRIAGE BOLT 10 1302 16 45 5 16 24 FLANGE NUT 12 0308 6 46 5 15 24 37 STUD 30 1306 2 47 TAKE UP BASE BRACKET 40 4107 2 48 5 16 SAE WASH ER 11 0206 4 49 WRENCH 40 0375 2 50 TAKEUP SLIDE 40 4108 2 51 DRIVEN ROLLER 30 3103 30 3104 1 52 3 8 SPRING WASH ER 20 1165 4 53 3 87 16 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT 12 8005 4 54 CONVEYOR BED 40 4101 40 4201 1 55 CONVEYOR BELT NOT SHOWN 61 1004 61 1007 1 SUPERBRUSH BRUSHES amp SuPPLIES 35 BRusHES amp SuPPLY CHECKLIST SUPERBRUSH OPTIONS BRUSHES FOR THE SuPERBRUSH 24 AND SuPERBRUsH 36 D ESCRIPTION QTY 60 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 80 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 120 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 180 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 220 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 320 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound 520 Grit N ylon Silicon Carbide bristle O pen or Close wound Wire Carbon Steel O pen or Close Wound Wire Stainless Steel Fineset Fladder style Brush combination H ead Assembly Fladder style Brush combination Abrasives only Cloth polishing heads T hese are just a few types of the dozens of brushes available Please contact Performax ProductsInc for a complete listing of brushes brush materi
18. Keep T his M anual H andy For Q Reference SUPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL For SUPERBRUSH 24 and SUPERBRUSH 36 shown with optional accessories IMPORTANT BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SUPERBRUSH READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE SUPERMAX Tools USA 2 SuPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS You have made a wise purchasing decision by adding this In U SA machine to your tool line up The main purposein inventing and devel oping the machine you ve purchased wasto bring a new dimension of productivity to your workshop beit large or small Right from the start our goal at SuperM ax Tools has been to manufacture equipment that is capable of providing you with maximum economy maximum utility and maximum performance Your SUPERBRUSH will pay you back many fold in the years ahead by helping you get better results in less time start to finish T his tool incorporates a bundle of exclusive features which you will appreciate more every time you use it All SuperM ax Tools brush sanders feature a variable brush speed RPM and the exclusive variable speed power feed conveyor system Together they provide you with ultra precise control for a variety of applications SuperM ax Tools and its dealers are committed to providing you with innovative solutions from selecting the right machineto helping you get top performance when you put it to work in your shop Regardless of
19. PLUG THREE PHASE 72 5305 1 14 V BELT 50 2029 1 15 RETAINING CLIP 72 6210 1 16 5 16 18x3 8 SOCKET HEAD SET SCREW 10 2903 1 17 CORD SET SINGLE PHASE 66 72 5315 1 CORD SET THREE PHASE 66 72 5305 1 18 KEY STOCK 1 4x1 3 4 N A 1 19 FUSE 3 4 AM P 72 6201 1 21 PULLEY DRIVE VARIABLE SPEED 50 0704 1 22 10 24 RETAINING NUT 20 1157 2 23 LOWER INNER BELT GUARD 40 1000 1 24 5 16 18 FLANGED LOCK NUT 12 0207 4 25 3 8 WROUGHT WASHER 11 0104 2 26 MOTOR 5HP TEFC SINGLE PH ASE 71 0502 1 MOTOR 5HP TEFC THREE PHASE 71 1503 1 27 5 16 18 3 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 10 1203 4 28 5 16 18 1 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 10 9101 4 29 CONTROL HOUSING 40 5012 1 30 5 16 18 RETAINING NUT 20 1159 4 31 SCREW 5 16 18x1 4 SOCKET HEAD SET SCREW 10 8902 2 32 COUPLING CONVEYOR 30 3102 1 33 CONTROL BOX BASE BRACKET 40 4115 1 34 10 24x3 8 SLOTTED HEX HEAD SCREW 10 3803 2 35 10 24 RETAINING NUT 20 1155 2 36 BOTTOM COVER 40 4116 1 37 RIGHT SIDE RAIL 40 4106 1 SUPERBRUSH CONVEYOR amp MOTOR ASSEMBLY 33 34 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL SuPERBRUSH CONVEYOR amp Motor Parts List Con t Ref D escription Part N umber Qty N umber SB24 Both SB36 Unit M odels 38 1 2 1 0 SQUARE BUSHING 50 3109 4 39 RUBBER COVERED DRIVE ROLLER 30 3106 30 3107 1 40 3 8 FLANGED LOCK NUT 12 0209 16 41 LEFT SIDE RAIL 40 4105 1 42 ROLLER SUPPORT BRACKET 40 4109 1 43 3 8 16x3
20. PM T he faster the brush speed the more aggressive the brush action T he brush speed control handle 1 Fig 5 raises or lowers the motor support casting 7 Fig 5 which activates the variable speed drive pulley RPM GAUGE TheRPM gauge Fig 8 displays the brush speed and is read where the scale intersects the top of the screw support casting To calibrate the gauge lower the motor to the lowest position Loosen both hex nuts while holding set screws Position theRPM scale so that 400 RPM intersects the top of the screw support casting Fig 8 Tighten hex nutsto hold gauge in this position Fig 8 Brush RPM gauge CHECKING THE CONVEYOR BELT Conveyor belt tracking adjustments may occasionally be necessary during break in and normal operation to compensate for belt stretching If adjustments are necessary follow the instructions below Balt tracking adjustments are made while the conveyor belt is running With the conveyor unit on and set at the fastest speed setting watch for a tendency of the conveyor belt to drift to one side of the conveyor To adjust the belt tracking tighten the take up screw nut see Fig 9 on the side the belt is drifting toward and loosen the take up screw nut on the opposite side Adjusting the take up screw nuts on either side of the conveyor allows belt tracking adjustments to be made without affecting belt tension Adjust thetake up screw nuts only 1 4 turn at atime
21. Raisethe motor to its highest position This will loosen the V belt in the drive pulley so the V belt can be lifted off the driven pulley 2 Remove the miter gear from the right inboard side of the transfer rod Fig 14 If E clips are attached to the rod remove both at this time N ow loosen the shaft collar on the left outboard side of the rod and pull the rod back enough so the V belt can be removed M ake sureto catch the nylon washer which will drop off the transfer rod 3 Removethe inner half of the pulley guard by removing the six screws holding the inner half to SERVICING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 21 the outer half Removethe inner half of the pulley guard 4 Remove thetop two bolts holding thetop of the outer pulley guard T he outer half of the pulley guard can be removed by pulling it up and out through the head assembly 5 Remove V belt from drive pulley If there is not enough clearance to remove V belt loosen the four bolts securing the main motor to bracket N ote location of motor before sliding motor out of the way for ease of reassembly N ote the routing of the old V belt now removethe old V belt and replace it with the new V belt Fig 23 and 24 NOTE IftheV belt will not fit between the drive pulley and the brush support casting loosen or remove the bolts holding the bearings Lift brush enough to allow V belt to be removed After installing new V belt retighten bolts M achine Reassembly 1 To r
22. Stock slips on conveyor belt e Excessive depth of cut Tension rollerstoo high Excessive feed rate Dirty or worn conveyor belt Reduce depth of cut Lower tension rollers page 9 Reduce feed rate Clean or replace conveyor belt Conveyor belt tracks to one side or oscillates from side to side N 9 e Belt out of adjustment Driveor driven conveyor belt rollers misaligned Conveyor table not flat and square Conveyor belt worn Drive roller worn or damaged Roller bushings elongated due to excessive wear R eadjust belt page 8 R eadjust page 20 Readjust by leveling machine page 7 Replace conveyor belt page 20 Replace drive roller page 20 Replace bushings page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SuPERBRUsH 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MACHINE Problem Possible C ause Solution Brush height adjustment 1 Improper adjustment of eadjust height control works improperly height control pages 7 and 16 Knocking sound 1 Bearing out of alignment Rotate bearing page 22 while running 2 V belt worn Replace V belt page 21 3 Pulleys wobbling or Tighten set screws Sniping of wood gouging near end of board N out of round Set screws 10056 pulley or bearing Bearing worn Inadequate support of stock Conveyor drive or driven rollers high
23. T hen allow time for the bat to react to the adjustments before proceeding further Try to avoid over adjustments NOTE M ake sure wrench is below surface when brushing Fig 9 Adjusting conveyor belt tracking OPERATING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 9 OPERATING YOUR SuPERBRUSH Before using your SuPERBRUSH review the previous pages in this manual on initial set up and adjustment In this section you will learn how to operate the machine N ote that connecting the machine to an adequate dust collection system is necessary before operating the unit TheSuPERBRusH offers considerable control and versatility through infinitely variable brush speed and feed rate Experiment with both to find the proper sander performancefor a given application Varying the brush speed makes the brush more or less aggressive Too aggressive on the brush may tend to raisethe grain or round edges Sometimes it may be better to make two or more passes with a less aggressive brush or setting T he brush is rotating against the direction of feed therefore the leading edges of contours will receive more sanding than trailing edges Stock should be reversed on subsequent passes to sand all surfaces Stock may also be fed at an angleto allow more brush penetration on the sides Basic OPERATING PROCEDURES After you have connected the machine to a dust collection system you are ready to begin to use the HEIGHT BRUSH ADJUSTMENT SPEED CONTROL 4
24. al available or to run tet samples of your specific application SUPPLIES ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 98 0130 Caster Set H eavy duty roll amp swivel lock 98 0025 Lowrider legs with 4 casters Lowers machine on casters 5 1 2 CONVEYOR BELTS TYPE 1 100 grit abrasive surface with reinforced film backing TYPE 2 Polyurethane rib textured surface with monofilament backing SuPERBRUsH 24 SuPERBRUsH 36 60 0321 N A Type 1 Conveyor with 1 diameter Drive Roller 60 0324 60 0337 Type 1 Conveyor with 2 diameter D rive Roller 61 1001 N A 2 Conveyor with 1 diameter D rive Roller 61 1004 61 1007 Type 2 Conveyor with 2 diameter D rive Roller For information on the SuperBrush and supplies call SuperM ax Tools 651 454 3401 or visit www supermaxtools com Limited warranty We will provide all replacement parts 2 YEAR WARRANTY which are found to be defective in materials or workmanship Manufacturers warranties on conveyor belts and brush heads CAUTION IMPORTANT SarETY INFORMATION FOR SAFE SANDING OPERATION FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE PROPER OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR USING THISMACHINE ALWAYS BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHILE OPERATING THE SANDER ALWAYS FEED STOCK AGAINST THE ROTATION OF THE BRUSH NEVER PLACE HANDS UNDER THE BRUSH OR DUST COVER NEVER OPERATE SuperBrusH WITHOUT ITSDUST COVER
25. ble tubing Also Ys and elbows will restrict airflow less than Ts W hen connecting to the dual ports of the SuPERBRUsH 36 use a larger diameter pipe to the machine and then split to two 4 hoses connected to the ports An alterna tive isto use two separate 4 lines running to the ports do not use only one 4 line and split it by the machine SUPER BRUSH 36 Fig 12 O ffset stock feeding angle Brushing M ultiple Pieces At O nce W hen brushing multiple pieces simultaneously make sure to stagger step the pieces across the width of the conveyor belt T his provides better contact with the tension rollers Try to only process multiple pieces of similar thickness If there is a significant thickness difference the thinner pieces can slip on the conveyor belt if they do not contact the tension rollers W hen brushing high stock special care is needed to prevent tipping Brushing Imperfect Stock To avoid personal injury take special care when brushing stock that istwisted bowed or otherwise varies in thickness from end to end If possible support such stock as it is being brushed to keep it from slipping or tipping Use extra roller stands help from another person or hand pressure on the stock to minimize potentially hazardous situations Stock Feeding Angle Some pieces because of their dimensions will need to be fed into the machine at a 90 angle perpendicular to the brush H owe
26. bly to the table mount brackets see Fig 21 Lift the conveyor and remove it from the machine by sliding the conveyor out toward the front of the machine Avoid tearing the belt on any edges underneath the conveyor bed during removal Reverse the procedure for re installation Note f the conveyor belt continually tracks to one side of the machine first try reversing the belt on the conveyor bed If this doesnt remedy the problem place a level on the conveyor bed to make sure the conveyor bed is not twisted If it is twisted see page 7 for instructions on squaring up the bed If squaring up the bed does not remedy the problem proceed with the steps below Step 1 Check the conveyor drive and driven roller to make sure it is parallel to the surface of the conveyor bed To do this first center the conveyor belt on the bed T hen lay a straight edge on the exposed edge of the conveyor table on the left outboard side extending it over the drive or driven roller N ote the distance between the drive or driven roller and the straight edge Step 2 N ow repeat Step 1 on theright inboard side of the conveyor Compare the measurements from sideto side If they are not equal loosen one of the brackets that hold the drive or driven roller in place Tip this bracket until the distance between the drive roller and the straight edge are equal from side to side then tighten the bracket Conveyor Belt Tension To adjust thetension of the c
27. d then the set screws After the machine has run for a half hour stop to check that the set screws and bearing bolts are tight Bearing Replacement 1 Disconnect power source to the machine 2 Lower motor to its lowest position using the RPM adjustment handle T hen raise motor to its highest position using theRPM adjustment han dle Thisloosens the V belt tension so the V belt can be lifted off the driven pulley 3 Raise conveyor bed until the brush rests on bed If replacing both bearings begin with bearing on theleft outboard side Replacing Left O utboard Bearing M ake sure power is disconnected to the machine 1 Remove the outer half of the bearing flange Loosen the set screws in the bearing collars and remove the bearing 2 If the shaft of the brush is rough from the set Screws use emery cloth or sandpaper to smooth down any raised edges Slide the new bearing on the shaft but do not tighten the set screws yet 3 Install the outer half of the original bearing flange and tighten the bolts T hen tighten the set screw in the bearing collar Fig 20 Conveyor belt replacement If the left outboard bearing is the only one that needs changing proceed to reassemble the unit You can check the brush at this point by lowering the conveyor bed and spinning the brush by hand T his will help determine if the inboard bearing needs to be changed to eliminate noise or excessive play in the brush
28. djustment handle RBRUSH SYSTEM which raises and lowers the conveyor table 2 a brush speed control handle which controls brush speed from 400 to 1200 RPM 3 a motor starter switch which starts and stops the drive motor and sanding brush and 4 a feed rate control knob which starts feed conveyor and selects feed rate from 0 15 feet per minute SANDING BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE PS DEPTH GAUGE k FEED CONVEYOR 11 TENSION ROLLER LEFT OUTBOARD SIDE Main Motor e SUP Dust Cover ER BRUSH 36 BRUSH SPEED CONTROL HANDLE RPM MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH FEED RATE CONTROL KNOB GEAR TT MOTOR MITER GEARS md RPM B 4 GAUGE BD 7 p RIGHT INBOARD SIDE ur Fig 1 SUPERBRUSH nomenclature UNPACKING YOUR SUPERBRUSH Your SUPERBRUSH sander has been shipped compl amp dy assembled from the factory in a shroud on a pallet and shrink wrapped in plastic If any damage has occurred as a result of shipment notify the trans portation company as soon as possible and ask them to make an immediate inspection Ask for a damage or loss report Also notify your dealer of any loss or damage during shipment See enclosed Warranty Statement Important To avoid problems and potential damage to the machine please read through the unpacking instructions below before proceeding to set up the machine i
29. e Fig 15 T he distance Fig 16 Height controls on outboard side should be 1 64 or less If there is excessive space move the adjusting screw support to the proper distance above the miter gear and retighten Loosen the set screws in the table support castings Fig 3 and test for smooth operation 6 N ext check the position of the height adjusting screw First raise the conveyor table T hen check the retaining clip and washer at thetop of the height adjusting screw on the right inboard side and under the height adjustment handle on the left outboard side of the machine Fig 5 On both sides the washer and handle should be snug on the casting and retaining the washer If there is a space between the washer and the casting tighten one set screw in each of thetable support castings If one height adjusting screw isloose remove the miter gear from the transfer rod on that side Turn down the threaded height adjusting screw rod until it is snug on the washer M ake sure both sides are snug on top Reinstall the miter gear and tighten Loosen the set screws in the table support castings and test for smooth operation 18 SuPERBRUsH OWNER S M ANUAL Fig 17 Adjusting table support castings LEvELING TABLE To measure levelness of table measure the distance between the top of the base casting Fig 17 and the bottom of the table support castings T his measurement should bethe same for both sides
30. e result as a fast feed rate and fast brush speed T he variable feed rate control of the conveyor belt adjusts the load on the machine it can be infinite ly adjusted for maximum operating performance A faster feed rate allows faster brushing but fewer revolutions of the brush per inch of sanding A Slower feed rate provides more revolutions of the brush per inch of sanding Fig 10 T he best feed rate will depend on a number of factors including type of stock brush depth of cut used and whether the stock isfed directly in line with the conveyor bed or at an angle W hen using a wire brush for distressing wood a brush speed of 400 600 RPM with light contact of bristles and a moderate feed rate generally leaves the best finish TENSION ROLLER LockiNc BOLTS Fig 1 11 Tension roller and depth gauge adjustment SETTING BRUSH DEPTH or CuT CONTACT SuperM ax Tools tests sample applications for all customers before selling a SuPERBRUSH We rec ommend following the suggest RPM contact and conveyor settings outlined in the sample letter If you have questions about your application s or your needs change please contact SuperM ax Tools for updated information or new sample testing as brush types materials etc may have changed The information and suggestions listed below are not specific to any application and may have changed since printing Please call SuperM ax Tools if you have questions When anylon or wire br
31. eassemble the unit after replacing the V belt first reassemble the pulley guards 2 Placethetransfer rod back through the machine and reinstall the nylon washer Tighten the shaft collar install both of the E clipsif so equipped Reinstall the miter gear on the transfer rod making sure the set screw is centered on the flat of the rod 3 Adjust the tension on the V belt by lowering the motor using the brush speed control handle 4 Makesure that the V belt is in alignment Also check that all belts are tight before using the SUPERBRUSH 22 SUPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL ROTATING REPLACING BRUSH BEARINGS Replacing the permanently lubricated bearings on the SUPERBRUSH 15 relatively straight forward procedure Bearings should be replaced when they allow excessive play of the brush make excessive noise or otherwise indicate failure N ote that if clicking noises in the bearings area problem rotating may bea solution instead of replacement as follows BEARING ROTATING Step 1 Loosen the set screws in the bearing collar Leave the set screw wrench in one of the set screws T hen rotate the brush within the bearing and tighten the set screws Fig 19 and 20 Step 2 If the clicking persists or if the brush shaft is tight in the bearing and cannot rotate then loosen the two bolts holding the bearing and the flange for the bearing N ow repeat Step 1 After the brush is rotated within the bearing tighten the flanges first an
32. er than conveyor bed or replace pulley page 22 Retighten set screws Replace bearing page 22 Use roller stands to support stock R eadjust rollers page 20 Burning of wood or melting of finish N HR Feed ratetoo slow Excessive depth of cut Increase feed rate Reduce depth of cut decrease brush Gouging of wood N 9 Conveyor belt is too loose Excessive depth of cut Wood slipping on conveyor due to lack of contact Adjust belt tension Reduce depth of cut decrease brush U se alternate feeding procedure page 12 16 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL SERVICING YOUR SUPERBRUSH T he basic adjustment procedures for your machine are covered under Setting U p Your SuPERBRUSH page 6 Review that section first If following the general instructions does not solve a specific problem or result in smooth operation also check Troubleshooting Your SuPERBRUSH page 13 Below are suggested procedures to follow when more thorough readjustment or replacement is necessary ADJUSTING HEIGHT CONTROLS H eight adjustment problens may be the result of not loosening the set screws in the table support castings before attempting operation T his is Covered on page 5 of this manual and also on the separate unpacking sheet which was shipped with your machine If the set screws were not loosened as instructed do so now before proceeding further
33. ifted off the driven pulley 2 Remove the bearing bolts Fig 19 19A and 25 and lift brush out of machine Note Some models have two mounting bolts attaching the bearing housing down into the brush support bracket T hese two bolts can be used to remove the brush head instead of the bolts through the bearing flange 3 Loosen set screws in bearing collars and driven pulley and remove from brush shaft 4 Install new bearings and driven pulley D o not tighten set screws at this time 5 Install brush in machine and center before tightening bearing bolts Tighten bearing bolts and then set screws in bearings 6 Install V belt on driven pulley and adjust pulley for proper V belt alignment before tightening pulley set screw 7 Check the alignment of the brush to the conveyor system For instructions on this procedure see page 7 of this manual 8 Lower the conveyor and spin the brush by hand to make sure the brush shaft is not binding in the bearing If the bearings bind loosen the set screws 24 SuPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL BEARING 5 Fig 25 Supporting brushes to remove bearings and the bearing flange for one bearing at atime Spin the brush within the collar then tighten the bolts in the bearing flange and then the set screws 9 Test run the SuPERBRUsH before brushing stock to check that all is operating properly and is aligned before brushing good stock Also stop the
34. ipped Single phase motor only Conveyor motor fuse blown Plug in primary power cord Plug in brush motor cord at receptacle on machine if so equipped Fig 4 Replace fuse or retrip breaker after determining cause Reset after allowing to cool check circuit and or reduce load or slow feed rate Fig 4 Replace 3 4 amp fuse page 24 Brush motor overloads Conveyor motor oscillates N I N 9 Inadequate circuit Machine overloaded Motor not properly aligned Shaft collar or bushing worn Driveroller bent C heck electrical requirements page 6 U se slower feed rate slower brush RPM reduce depth of cut Loosen housing bolts run motor retighten bolts Replace shaft collar or bushing page 5 Replace drive roller page 20 Brush motor or conveyor gear motor stalls I Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut decrease brush speed reduce feed rate 14 SuPrERBRUSH OWNER S M ANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONVEYOR Possible C ause Problem Conveyor rollers run intermittently 1 Shaft coupling loose Solution Align shaft flats of gear motor and drive roller page 5 tighten shaft coupling set screws Conveyor belt slips on drive roller N Improper conveyor belt tension Excessive depth of cut Adjust belt tension page 8 Reduce depth of cut reduce feed rate
35. n adjusting screw position If vertical miter gear is raised to its highest position then the adjusting screw Fig 5 must be raised if necessary to obtain proper gear alignment Raise adjusting screws as follows Inboard follow screw right Loosen and raise adjusting screw support Fig 5 Loosen both set screws located on front of brush support casting and raise inboard side of brush screw and table to desired height Retighten set screws of brush support casting Fig 3 and re position and tighten adjusting screw support at top of miter gear T he brush and conveyor table must be re aligned after this adjustment See Leveling Table and Brush Alignment page 7 O utboard Adjusting Screw left Loosen and raise adjusting screw support Fig 5 above miter gear Tighten set screw at front of outboard table support casting Loosen set screw and disengage opposing horizontal miter gear Turn adjusting screw handle to raise screw to desired height Reposition adjusting screw support to bottom of handle Re position adjusting screw support Fig 17 to top of miter gear Loosen set screws of table support casting Fig 3 Re engage opposing horizontal miter gear N OT E Shaft collars Fig 10 located on thetransfer rod should be adjusted to control lateral movement of the transfer rod to maintain accurate miter alignment and mesh 4 Check and adjust for misalignment of adjusting screw supports Fig 5 and brush support castings
36. n your shop 1 Unbolt the machine legs from the shipping pallet Install the rubber based leveling feet or optional caster set on legs Fig 2 T hefeet and mounting hardware are in the ST O P bag packed with your machine 2 Loosen the hex nuts and set screws on the table support castings Fig 3 and on the motor support casting 7 Fig 5 T he set screws on the table support castings have been tightened at the factory to eliminate free play between the castings and the column tube during shipment T here are two table support castings on the SuPERBRUSH one each for the right and left column tubes and one motor support casting all with set screws Important T hese set screws are tightened for shipping and must be loosened and readjusted before operating either the height adjustment mechanism or the brush speed control handle To properly adjust for operation loosen each set screw by first loosening its hex nut with a wrench ABOUT THE SUPERBRUSH SYSTEM 5 and then the set screw with an Allen wrench T hen retighten each set screw with your fingers so it only lightly touches the column tube H old each set screw in position with an Allen wrench and retighten the hex nut Failure to follow these procedures may result in misalignment of the brush and or the conveyor table Caution D o not loosen the set screws on the upper brush support castings Note Some machines have a block of wood under the main motor If so remove at this
37. ng Guide M achine 15 SERVICING YouR SuPERBRUSH Adjusting H eight Controls 16 Adjusting Table Support C astings 16 Adjusting Brush H ead 16 Leveling 18 iter Gear Alignment 18 Brush Speed Adjustment 19 Replacing Brush 20 amp 23 Replacing Conveyor Belts 20 Replacing V Belt 21 Rotating Replacing Bearingg 22 Replacing Electrical Components 24 Electrical D iagrams 25 amp 26 SUPERBRUSH TECHNICAL D ATA SUPERBRUSH Specifications 27 Parte List For Stand 28 Parts List For Brush Assembly 30 Parts List For Conveyor Assembly 32 SuPERBRUSH Accessories amp Supplies 35 FOR YOUR SAFET Y Read all instructions carefully and note the safety cautions on the opposite page and on the back cover of this manual 4 SuPERBRUsH OWNER S MANUAL ABOUT THE SUPE This manual is designed to help familiarize you with your SUPERBRUsH sander and to help you take advantage of its exclusive features By under standing its major components and how they work together you will be able to get the most from your investment T he SuPERBRUsH system is basically made up of 1 a height a
38. ollection is necessary for all SUPERBRUSH models T he SuPERBRUSH 24 is equipped with one 4 diameter dust exhaust port at the top of the brush cover The SuPERBRUsH 36 has two 4 dust exhaust ports To attach the SuPERBRUsH to your collection system install 4 hose from your collector See Tips For M aximum Performance page 12 of this manual T he minimum recommended dust collector Capacities at the dust port s are SUPERBRUSH 24 600 SUPERBRUSH 36 1 200 For best results follow the recommendations of the manufac turer of your dust collection equipment NOTE Some applications will require more dust collection than the recommended minimum CFM CHECKING MACHINE FOR LEVEL Proper leveling of the machine is essential to achieve continued maximum performance from the SuPERBRUsH Before making fine adjustments placethe unit where it will be used in the shop T hen adjust the four leveling feet using a carpenter s level both across the machine and in line with the machine placing the leve on the conveyor bed If you have equipped your SuPERBRUsH with the optional caster set do the same after positioning the machine where it will be operated most often M ark the position of the legs on the floor with tape so it can bereturned to the same position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT T hetable height is controlled by the height adjust ment handle 10 Fig 5 Turning the handle raises or lowers both sides of the table simultaneousl
39. onveyor belt first adjust the take up screw nut Fig 21 on both sides of the conveyor to obtain approximately equal tension on both sides of the belt when taut Insufficient belt tension will cause slippage of conveyor belt on the drive roller during sanding operation T he conveyor belt is too loose if it can be stopped by hand pressure applied directly to thetop of the conveyor belt Excessive belt tension can result in bent rollers premature wearing of the bronze bushings or conveyor belt Conveyor Belt Tracking Belt tracking adjustments are made while the conveyor belt is running After the proper belt tension is obtained see above turn the conveyor unit on and set it at the fastest speed setting Watch for a tendency of the conveyor belt to drift to one side of the conveyor To adjust the belt tracking tighten the take up screw nut Fig 21 on the side the belt is drifting toward and loosen the take up screw nut on the opposite side Adjusting the take up screw nuts on either side of the conveyor allows belt tracking adjustments to be made without affecting belt tension N ote Adjust the take up screw nuts only 1 4 turn at a time Then allow time for the belt to react to the adjustments before proceeding further Try to avoid over adjustments REPLACING V BELT To change the V belt on the SuPERBRUSH first disconnect power source to machine 1 Lower the main motor to its lowest position using the brush speed control handle
40. onveyor belts and brush heads 24 H eight 52 Width 46 D epth 42 Model 36 H eight 52 Width 58 D epth 42 M odel 24 Steel hood with 4 vacuum port hinged back Model 36 Steel hood with two 4 vacuum ports hinged back Infinitely Variable 400 1200 See Brushes amp Supplies page 35 1 sealed permanently lubricated ball Steel reinforced with four steel cross sections 100 in Ibs torque direct drive motor 1 17 HP Infinitely variable from 0 to 15 feet per minute Polyurethane roughtop surface belt with monofilament back included O ptional abrasive belt available Zinc plated steel cast aluminum Column tubes are centerless ground Both M odels 5u P 1 725 RPM 60 uz Continuous D uty Single phase 208 230V O ptional three phase 230V or 460V three phase All M odels 10 without fixtures All M odels 3 32 per turn D epth Gauge with locking stop included 11 maximum typical with nylon brushes 12 maximum typical with wire brushes can vary depending on specific brush types Model 24 375 Ibs M odel 36 475 105 1 1 2 diameter rubber covered infeed and outfeed rollers mounted under spring tension fully adjustable M andatory for all models 28 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL SUPERBRUSH STAND ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
41. r proper mesh TRANSFER Rop SERVICING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 17 B Fig 15 Miter gear below adjusting screw support outboard brush support casting Fig 15 must both be set at the proper height along the column tubes so the height adjusting screws provide for proper miter gear alignment Before adjusting these parts tighten one set screw in the table support castings Fig 5 to hold the height adjusting screw in position during adjustment Also check to see that the column tubes are cen tered inside the bore of the table support castings Fig 5 If not loosen the casting bolts and tighten the set screws at the front of table support casting to center the tube Retighten the bolts and loosen the Set screws 5 f the height adjustment mechanism feels rough check the miter gear Fig 14 alignment T he miter gears can be adjusted on their shafts by loosening the set screws on the gears C heck and adjust so that the gear mesh is not too tight or too loose and that the gear teeth align with the opposing gear N ote that the shaft collars located on the transfer rod should be adjusted to control the lateral movement of the transfer rod to maintain accurate miter gear alignment and mesh T he mesh of the miter gears should be smooth and even If not adjust the gears for good mesh M easure the space between the miter gear and the adjusting screw support that holds the height adjusting screw in plac
42. rize yourself with its components features and basic adjustments by reviewing the following pages You will find it an invaluable aid in setting up operating and servicing your machine If after reviewing this manual you still have a problem you cant solve please call your SuperM ax Tools dealer MaANUAL CoNTENTS 3 CONTENTS ABOUT THE SuPERBRUSH SYSTEM SUPERBRUSH N omenclature 4 Unpacking Your SUPERBRUSH Sander 5 SETTING Up YOUR SUPERBRUSH M aking Electrical Connections 6 Connecting D ust Collectors 7 Checking For M achine Level 7 Checking Brush Alignment 7 Checking Table H eight Controls 7 Brush Speed Adjustment 8 Checking Conveyor Belt 8 OPERATING YOUR SUPERBRUSH Basic O perating Procedures 9 Adjusting Tension Rollers 9 SUPERBRUSH perating Controls 9 Setting Depth of 10 Selecting Stock Feed Rates 10 Using The Depth Gauge 11 M onthly M aintenance 11 Tips FOR MAXIMUM 12 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SU PERBRUSH Troubleshooting Guide M otors 13 Troubleshooting uide Conveyor 14 Troubleshooti
43. rush frequently it is better not to flip the brush at all Nylon Brushes D ress tips of bristle brush peri odically to maintain uniform brush wear and to expose new grit on the ends of the fiber D ressing Instructions Staple a wide sheet of 60 grit sandpaper to a 1 2 thick flat wood surface Strips of narrow sandpaper can also be used Raise the brush so thetips of the bristles contact the sandpaper by 1 32 Set the conveyor speed to approximately 50 feed rate Pass the abrasive loaded board through the machine until the brush fibers are sharp and even OPERATING YOUR SUPERBRUSH 11 DEPTH GAUGE OPERATION The depth gauge see Fig 11 measures the distance between the conveyor table and the bottom of the sanding brush T he sanding brush must be parallel to the conveyor bed surface To calibrate the depth gauge loosen the locking knob of the lower depth gauge casting so it rests on top of the table support casting Raise the conveyor table until it touches the sanding brush T hen loosen the locking knob of the upper depth gauge casting and position the 0 mark of the scale even with the top of the lower depth gauge casting Lock the upper depth gauge casting in position O nce calibrated the locking knob of the lower depth gauge casting can be loosened allowing the lower depth gauge casting to ride on top of the table support casting T he depth can then be read where the scale enters the lower depth gauge cas
44. time 3 Install the conveyor gear motor Rotate the drive roller on the conveyor system so the flat part of the shaft is down If necessary connect the conveyor motor into an appropriate AC outlet see page 6 M aking Electrical Connections to rotate the motor output shaft coupling so the set screws face downward D isconnect electrical supply Slide the conveyor motor assembly onto the drive roller shaft aligning the shaft coupling and four mounting holes Start the four 5 16 hex head bolts on the conveyor motor mounting bracket but do not tighten yet N ext tighten the set screws in the coupling on the drive roller shaft making surethey are on the flat of the shaft Rock the drive roller whiletight ening the set screws to make sure they are centered properly on the flat Install the bottom cover on the control box with two screws T hen connect power to machine and turn conveyor on full speed W hile it is running tighten the four 5 16 bolts to secure the conveyor motor assembly in place SrAND LEG 5 LEvELING Fig 2 Leveling foot and mounting hardware TABLE SUPPORT Hex Nut amp SET ScREW Fig 3 Table support casting and set screws 6 SuPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL SETTING UP YOUR SuPERBRU SH Your SUPERBRUSH sander was adjusted and aligned at the factory and it has been carefully packed for shipment H owever because of possible stress during transit the unit should
45. ting T he depth gauge can also be used as a stop gauge as follows Position the lower depth gauge casting along the scaleto a desired finish thickness T hen lock the lower depth gauge casting with the lock ing knob to prevent the conveyor table from being raised above that point MONTHLY MAINTENANCE For best results perform the following recommended maintenance procedures on a monthly basis Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear e Lubricate all moving parts such as threaded rods washers and column tubes Clean dust from the conveyor bet Blow dust from the motors Check all set screws for tightness on parts such as brush support castings bearings conveyor cou pler castings pulleys and miter gears Clean brush if applicable 12 SuPERBRUSsH OWNER S M ANUAL Tips FoR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE T he versatility designed into the SuPERBRUSH allows it to be used for a wide ranging variety of tasks that will boost the return on your investment Learning to useits multiple adjustments and controls will allow you to fine tune the machine for maximum results regardless of the job to be done T he best results come from experimenting with different machine adjustments to fit the job at hand Following is a listing of useful tips which can help you improve performance of your brush sander D ust Collection W hen connecting dust collectors remember that straight pipe will not restrict airflow as much as flexi
46. ush is worn and needs changing the bristles will either have fractured and the brush head looks bald or the bristle length has worn and the bristles are too short for effective brushing When an abrasive or cloth brush is worn the brushing material will become smooth or the brush will be considerably smaller in diameter as compared to new Cloth brush heads may only need cleaning to rejuvenate the cloth Please call SuperM ax Tools if you have any questions Brush life can vary considerably dueto RPM contact type of brush and material being brushed M any types of brush heads may be rewound with new bristles or re equipped with new brush material Please contact SuperM ax Tools if you have questions about anew or re wrapped brush head Some types of brush heads some fladder brushes for example will allow changing of the brush material by the operator thus eliminating the need to send the brush head out for re wrapping Please call SuperM ax Tools if you have any questions about re wrapping a brush W hen using a wire brush for distressing wood slowing brush RPM using light contact and a moderate feed rate generally will give the best finish and longest brush life W hen using a wire brush on metal it is important to use a light contact of the bristletips Wire brushes frequently flipped end for end to keep the wire from bending in one direction will extend brush life Caution if you choose not to flip the b
47. ver even a slight offset angle of the stock can provide for more effective brushing on some stock Fig 12 Keeping the M achine C lean For best results make deaning the machine a regular shop procedure Allowing excess build up of dust and debris can adversely affect performance slippage on the conveyor belt and or the accumulation of material on the brush which can throw off the center of balance Leave the dust collector on when cleaning dust from the brush Also brush the conveyor belt after cleaning operations If not cleaned the conveyor belt could allow stock to slip during brushing operations TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SuPERBRUsH 13 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SuPERBRU SH Any operating problems with the Su PERBRU sH will likely occur most often during the period that you are becoming familiar with its components and their adjustments If you are experiencing a problem affecting the machines brushing performance check the following listings for potential causes and solutions it may also pay to review the previous sections in this manual on setting up and operating your machine TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MOTORS Problem Possible C ause Solution M otors do not start 1 N 9 M ain power cord unplugged from receptacle Brush motor cord unplugged from receptacle near power feed motor Circuit fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Brush motor thermal overload protector tr
48. y by transferring the handle rotation through the miter gear and transfer rod assembly O ne revolution of the handle raises or lowers the table 3 32 of an inch Before operating height adjustment be sure both set screws located in both table support castings Fig 3 areloose to allow table support to slide on both column tubes T hese set screws are tightened for shipping SETTING UP YouR SUPERBRUSH 7 Fig 6 Checking brush alignment and table height adjustment outboard side BRUSH ALIGNMENT T he brush must be parallel to the conveyor bed surface Brush alignment can be visually checked by raising the tension rollers Fig 6 to their highest position See Tension Roller Adjustment page 9 and raising thetable so that the brush just contacts the conveyor surface Brush contact should be Fig 7 Adjusting brush alignment 8 SuPERBRUSH OWNER S MANUAL equal across the width of the conveyor If the SUPERBRUSH is properly leveled See checking machine for level brush misalignment can be corrected by loosening the two set screws at the front of the outboard brush support casting Fig 5 and by raising or lowering casting to correct alignment NOTE Improper brush alignment will cause uneven results and lead to reduced brush life BRusH SPEED ADJUSTMENT SuPERBRUSH isequipped with a variable speed drive which allows the brush to be operated anywhere between 400 and 1200 R
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