National Flooring Equipment GP3000 User manual

Read Manual Before Operating Machine
403310 Rev D
GP3000 GRINDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table of Contents
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Features and Specications......................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Transport................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Operating Controls................................................................................................................................................. 7
Start-Up Procedure................................................................................................................................................ 7
Tooling Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Keeping Machine Clean......................................................................................................................................... 8
Replacing Worn, Damaged, Missing Parts ............................................................................................................ 8
High Motor Temperature ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Tooling Wear and Replacement............................................................................................................................. 8
Clutch..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Belt Replacement .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Gear Replacement and Timing.............................................................................................................................. 9
Accessing the Drive Plate, Drive Key, and Grease Seal ..................................................................................... 10
Parts List and Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................. 15
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Specications
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Product Specications
Width Length Height Weight Input Voltage / Amp Draw
29.5” (749 mm) 72.25” (1,835 mm) 52” (1,321 mm) 1,425 lbs (646 kg) 3-Phase 230 V / 69 A
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Safety
Environment
Avoid use in dangerous environments.
Do not use in rain, damp or wet locations, or in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust, or ammable mate-
rials). Remove materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
Keep work area tidy and well-lit - a cluttered or dark work area may
lead to accidents. Extreme heat or cold may affect performance.
Protect others in the work area and be aware of surroundings.
Provide barriers or shields as needed to protect others from debris
and machine operation. Children and other bystanders should be
kept at a safe distance from the work area to avoid distracting the
operator and/or coming into contact with the machine. Operator
should be aware of who is around them and their proximity. Sup-
port personnel should never stand next to, in front of, or behind
the machine while the machine is running. Operator should look
behind them before backing up.
Guard against electric shock.
Ensure that machine is connected to a properly grounded outlet.
Prevent bodily contact with grounded surfaces, e.g. pipes, radia-
tors, ranges, and refrigerators. When scoring or making cuts,
always check the work area for hidden wires or pipes.
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GENERAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Before use, anyone operating or performing maintenance on this equipment must read and understand this manual, as well as any labels pack-
aged with or attached to the machine and its components. Read the manual carefully to learn equipment applications and limitations, as well
as potential hazards associated with this type of equipment. Keep manual near machine at all times. If your manual is lost or damaged, contact
National Flooring Equipment (NFE) for a replacement.
Personal
Dress properly and use safety gear.
Do not wear loose clothing; it may be caught in moving parts.
Anyone in the work area must wear safety goggles or glasses,
hearing protection during extended use, and a dust mask for dusty
operations. Hard hats, face shields, safety shoes, etc. should be
worn when specied or necessary.
Maintain control; stay alert.
Keep proper footing and balance, and maintain a rm grip.
Observe surroundings at all times and use common sense. Do not
use when tired, distracted, or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication that may cause decreased control.
Keep hands away from all moving parts and tooling.
Wear gloves when changing tooling. Remove tooling when ma-
chine is not in use and/or lower cutting head to the oor.
Do not force equipment.
Equipment will perform best at the rate for which it was designed.
Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear, and
reduced control.
Equipment
Use proper parts and accessories.
Only use NFE-approved or recommended parts and accessories.
Using any that are not recommended may be hazardous.
Ensure accessories are properly installed and maintained.
Do not permanently remove a guard or other safety device when
installing an accessory or attachment.
Inspect for damaged parts.
Check for misalignment, binding of moving parts, loose fasteners,
improper mounting, broken parts, and any other conditions that
may affect operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, turn
the machine off immediately. Do not use damaged equipment until
repaired. Do not use if power switch does not turn machine on and
off. For all repairs, insist on only identical NFE replacement parts.
Maintain equipment and labels.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Keep cut-
ting edges sharp and clean. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Motor and switches should be completely
enclosed at all times with no exposed wiring. Inspect cord regu-
larly. Labels carry important information; if unreadable or missing,
contact NFE for a free replacement.
Avoid accidental starting; store idle equipment.
When not in use, ensure that the machine is unplugged and
breaker is set to OFF. Store in a dry, secured place. Remove tool-
ing when storing, and keep away from children.
Maintenance & Repairs
Begin maintenance work only when the machine is shut
down, unplugged, and cooled down.
Use proper cleaning agents.
Ensure that all cleaning rags are ber-free; do not use any aggres-
sive cleaning products.
Schedule regular maintenance check-ups.
Ensure machine is properly cleaned and serviced. Remove all
traces of oil, combustible fuel, or cleaning uids from the machine
and its connections and ttings. Retighten all loose ttings found
during maintenance and repair work. Loose or damaged parts
should be replaced immediately; use only NFE parts.
Do not weld or ame-cut on the machine during repairs, or
make changes to machine without authorization from NFE.
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GRINDER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Before use, anyone operating this equipment must read and understand these safety instructions.
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WARNING: GRINDING/CUTTING/DRILLING OF MASONRY, CONCRETE, METAL AND OTHER MATERIALS CAN GENERATE DUST,
MISTS AND FUMES CONTAINING CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE SERIOUS FATAL INJURY OR ILLNESS, SUCH AS RESPIRATORY
DISEASE, CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PARTICULAR MATERIAL BEING CUT, REVIEW THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND/OR CONSULT YOU EMPLOYER,
THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS OSHA AND NIOSH AND OTHER
AUTHORITIES ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. CALIFORNIA AND SOME OTHER AUTHORITIES, FOR INSTANCE, HAVE
PUBLISHED LISTS OF SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, OR OTHER HARMFUL
EFFECTS. CONTROL DUST, MIST AND FUMES AT THE SOURCE WHERE POSSIBLE. IN THIS REGARD USE GOOD
WORK PRACTICES AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, OSHA/NIOSH,
AND OCCUPATIONAL AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS. WHEN THE HAZARDS FROM INHALATION OF DUST, MISTS AND
FUMES CANNOT BE ELIMINATED, THE OPERATOR AND ANY BYSTANDERS SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR
APPROVED BY OSHA/MSHA FOR THE MATERIAL BEING CUT.
Grinding
Beware of hidden obtrusions.
Watch out for hidden dangers and protrusions in ooring. Do not
use on largely uneven surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot tooling and shroud.
Do not touch the tooling or shroud without proper hand protection.
Both become hot during operation and remain hot after stopping
the machine.
Use correct tooling and accessories.
Provide barriers or shields as needed to protect others from debris.
Use for correct applications.
Do not force equipment to do heavier duty work than it was made
for.
Do not block the machine’s air ow.
Blocking ventilation slots or air ow will result in damage to the
machine. Leave space for air to ow freely during operation.
Use dead man cable during operation.
Loss of control of the grinder could cause damage, injury, or death.
Dust Collection
Use with appropriate dust collecting system.
Do not operate machine designed for use with a dust collector
without the dust collector. Ensure dust collector is on and operating
properly while grinding.
Use with appropriate dust collection hose.
Do not operate the machine without the hose securely attached to
the inlet of the dust collector and the outlet of the grinder. In order
to maintain system efciency, do not use a damaged hose.
Dispose of collected waste before, during, and after use.
Do not leave the dust collector bag full of waste. Handle and
dispose of bag and waste in accordance with all applicable local,
state, and federal regulations. Dispose of waste prior to transport.
Safety
Battery (Propane Machines Only)
Remove personal metal items when working with battery.
A battery can produce a short circuit current sufcient enough to
weld metal objects, causing severe burns. Be careful to not drop
metal tools on the battery, as a spark or short circuit could cause
an explosion.
Never smoke or allow a spark or ame near the battery.
WARNING: BE CAUTIOUS WHEN WORKING WITH
BATTERY. IF ELECTROLYTIC ACID GETS IN THE EYES,
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH OUT WITH COLD, FRESH WATER
FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL HELP.
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TRANSPORT
With counterbalancing weights in the upper weight baskets, tilt the machine so that the
caster wheel is rmly on the oor. You can use the op handle to pull the machine or
you can fold the op handle over and push from gear case side.
START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Ensure plug is properly connected to the power source.
2. Ensure dust hose is connected correctly to dust collector and machine.
3. Check that the main switch is turned on and the dead man switch is in place, with
the lanyard around the operator’s wrist.
4. Place downward pressure on handle; press the ‘Run’ button.
5. Release pressure from handle and immediately begin moving the machine from
side-to-side to prevent the tools from digging into the concrete surface and creat-
ing an uneven prole.When grinding in work area is complete, push the ‘Stop’
button.
TOOLING INSTALLATION
1. Remove weights.
2. Raise adjustable handle as far forward as possible; lock into position and put one
foot on the rubber-tired wheel.
3. Tip the machine back to the oor so that the handle lays on the oor.
4. Clean mounting surface; slide the diamond into the holder (Figure 1) and tap into
place.
5. After the diamonds are installed, raise the machine until it is in operating position
with all tooling touching the oor.
6. Lower handle to position best suited for the operator, and re-place the weights.
Directional Tooling Placement
When looking at the machines from the bottom (Figure 2), the directional tooling marked
“Right” should be placed on the heads that rotate counterclockwise. Tooling marked
“Left” should be placed on the heads that rotate clockwise.
CONTROLLER
Operating Controls (Figure 3)
Run/Stop - Pushing the key button “Run” will turn the controls on and start the motor.
Pushing the key button “Stop” will stop the motor.
Reset - Resets the drive to clear a fault situation.
Lo/Re - This button is not used.
Esc - Returns to a previous menu.
Up/Down Arrows - While powered on but without the motor running, the up and down
arrow buttons can be used to set the motor speed faster or slower than the base RPM
of the motor, or to move through the menu.
“Dead Man” Key - The “dead man” key is located in the lower center of the red box,
and is intended to be used for the safety of the operator and protection of the machine
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
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FIG. 4
from excess damage in the event of an emergency. Lanyard must be worn by operator
for this safety device to work properly. Pull key out to stop the machine motor.
Controller Settings
Below is a list of settings that the operator can scroll through on the controller, in order
of appearance. Press up/down arrows until the desired parameter is shown.
• “Fxx.xx” is the input frequency used to adjust tooling RPM (Figure 4).
• “For” or “rEv” is used for changing the rotational direction of the tooling to forward
or reverse (Figures 5 and 6).
• “0.00” is the output frequency setting (Figure 7).
• “0.0A” is the output current draw (Figure 8).
• “0.0v” is the voltage output to the motor (Figure 9).
The following settings should not be selected or used by the operator:
• “Mon” monitor display (Figure 10).
• “vrFY” verify menu (Figure 11).
• “STUP” setup mode (Figure 12).
• “PAr” parameter setting mode (Figure 13).
• “ATUn” auto-tuning (Figure 14).
Input Frequency Setting
The input frequency (Figure 4) can be used as follows to adjust tooling RPM:
1. Press the up/down arrows until “Fxx.xx” is shown, where xx.xx is some number.
2. Press “Enter;” the rst digit will ash.
3. Press the up/down arrows until the desired number is shown for the rst digit.
4. To change any other digit, use the “>” key to select the digit, then press the up/
down arrows until the desired number is shown in that position.
5. Press “Enter” then press “Esc.”
Setting the Tooling Rotational Direction
To set tooling rotational direction (Figures 5 and 6) to forward or reverse, complete the
following steps:
1. Press the up/down arrows until “For” or “rEv” is shown.
2. Press “Enter;” the letters will ash.
3. Press the up/down arrows until the desired rotational direction is shown.
4. Press “Enter,” then press “Esc.”
FIG. 5
FIG. 6 FIG. 7
FIG. 8 FIG. 9
FIG. 10 FIG. 11
FIG. 12 FIG. 13
FIG. 14
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LUBRICATING THE MACHINE
• Four grease ttings to be greased with 3 shots of grease every six months.
• The main gear box contains 28 pounds of grease. Check the level once per year by removing plug at the front of the gear case. Grease should
be halfway up on the drive upper gear. Do not ll to the top. The drive gear must not be covered.
KEEPING MACHINE CLEAN
Schedule daily cleaning after each days grinding. Do not let any cake-up of cement grinding paste occur, as this could create an overload on the
machine.
1. Tilt machine back on handle
2. Clean under carriage with water using a garden hose and nozzle.
3. Clean all grease ttings.
Make sure to clean the air lter daily.
REPLACING WORN, DAMAGED, MISSING PARTS
Morex Couplings
• Bolts should be checked weekly for tightness. Loose bolts cause extreme vibrations and premature failure of rubber inserts in the couplings.
• Flexible couplings should be changed a minimum of once per year whether machine is used or not.
HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE
• “Running Hot” is normal for the smaller, lighter “T” type motor. Even though they will run hotter, the “T” motors run more efciently on this
machine.
• Electric motors on this machine are designed to operate efciently at 165°F (73.8°C)
• The temperatures of motors are rated by temperature rise and full load over and above room temperature (77°F or 25°C).
• Do not touch the motors while they are hot. To check the temperature of the motor, place a 200°F thermometer on the frame of the motor and
a glob of putty over the bulb of the thermometer.
• A thermal protected starter is used on these machines, which protects the motor against low voltage and overload conditions which could raise
the temperature of the motor beyond safe limits.
TOOLING WEAR AND REPLACEMENT
Check diamonds for wear periodically, as they may be worn ush with the holder lugs.
1. Remove the weights.
2. Unscrew safety knob.
3. Push knob to the rear to release the locking mechanism.
4. Raise handle two or three notches
5. Lock handle by reversing the above procedure and tilt holders off the oor.
Note: Pushing the handle forward two or three notches creates a safe stone position for changing.
Maintenance
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WARNING: IF WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS (BEARINGS, GEARS, ETC.) ARE NOT REPLACED PROMPTLY, DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE
COULD OCCUR.
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ACCESSING THE DRIVE PLATE, DRIVE KEY, AND GREASE SEAL
• Remove tool plate and coupling by removing two 3/4” bolts (Figure 15).
• Remove the drive plate by removing 1-7/16” lock nut (Figure 16).
Replacing a Damaged Key
If the drive plate won’t spin, the key is likely damaged. Complete the above steps to gain
access to the key and check for damage (Figure 17). Replace if damaged or contact NFE for
further assistance.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
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Parts List and Diagrams
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(403629)
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Parts List and Diagrams
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(403627)
(403628)
(403630)
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(403617)
(403737)
LABEL, 208/230V, 3-PHASE ONLY (403715) 1
PLUG, MALE, IEC 60309, 3P4W, 100A 3PH 250V (403716) 1
PLUG, FEMALE, IEC 60309, 3P4W, 100A 3PH 250V (403750) 1
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LABEL, 208/230V, 3-PHASE ONLY (403715) 1
PLUG, MALE, IEC 60309, 3P4W, 100A 3PH 250V (403716) 1
PLUG, FEMALE, IEC 60309, 3P4W, 100A 3PH 250V (403750) 1

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