NSI Solutions Seam Phantom SP-A2 User manual

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Seam Phantom®
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No. 0010-1 SP-A2 & SP-E2
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safety and the correct use of this tool. Keep
this manual in a place where operators can access it easily, anytime necessary.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the NSI Solutions Seam Phantom®. The Seam Phantom® is an innovative
system for producing near perfect seams in all types of stone and quartz materials. Please read this
instruction manual thoroughly for assembly instructions, safe operation, tool handling, tool capability
information, and all other precautions before using the tool. Keep this manual in a place where
operators can access it easily.
In order to be used, the Seam Phantom® is assembled to an angle grinder or polisher and has grinding
tools installed. Observe all of the operational and Safety instructions contained in the Instruction
manual supplied with the angle grinder or polisher and the associated SL3® turbos and cup wheels.
PATENT Number: US 8,162,726
Proudly Designed & Assembled in the U.S.A. from Global Components
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Seam Phantom® or visit us at: nsisolutions.com or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS........................................................................................................ 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
Seam Phantom®Packages and Accessories ............................................................................ 4
Tools Needed for Assembly ........................................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Seam Phantom® - Electric Version............................................................... 5
Assembling the Seam Phantom®- Air Version ....................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Seam Phantom®.................................................................................................... 11
USE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................ 12
Before Using the Seam Phantom®............................................................................................. 12
How to Operate ................................................................................................................................ 13
Work Piece Setup ................................................................................................................... 13
Guide Setup............................................................................................................................... 13
Back Grind or “Undercut” .................................................................................................... 14
Dressing the Seam (Suggested Process) ....................................................................... 14
After Use ............................................................................................................................................. 16
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 17
CONTACT NSI SOLUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 18

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and Understand All Instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Use Proper Safety Gear
Always wear eye protection and proper personal safety equipment when using this product.
Observe Maximum RPM
Maximum 4000 RPM for the turbo Abrasives and 10000 RPM for the 2” cup wheel.
Caution
Firmly attach all components before use.
Wet Use Only
All Turbo abrasives and cup wheels in this kit are designed for wet use only.
Caution
Observe all safety instructions provided with the electric grinder or air polisher and all associated
tools and accessories.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Seam Phantom®Packages and Accessories
Package SP-E: Seam Phantom®Electric Grinder Package
Package SP-A: Seam Phantom®Air Polisher Package
Package SP-E (electric
Package SP-A (air)
(1) Seam Phantom®
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(1) Adapter for Air Tool
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(1) Arbor Extension
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(1) Arbor Spacer
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(1) Splash Guard Angle
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(4) Screws Required for Assembly
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(4) Washers (to allow for angle adjustment of the grinding head)
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(1) Spray Skirt
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(1) Makita 9565CV, 9564CV grinder or Makita GA5042C, GA4542C grinder
(Units shipped after October 5, 2015).
(See web page for international model numbers)
Supplied
by
Customer
(1) Center Water Feed Air Polisher (Alpha Air-658 & Air 680, Barranca BD-
2321, Flex PLW923S, WEHA QB9, Cyclone MVP, Gison GPW-7 (14mm) or
equivalent)
Supplied
by
Customer
(1) 48” Glide Guide Rail
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72” Glide Guide Rail
Optional
Optional
92” Glide Guide Rail
Optional
Optional
(1) Tool Box for Seam Phantom® and Attachments
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(1) GFCI
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(1) SL3-ADAPT - 5/8-11 Snail Lock Adapter (M14 Adapter is available)
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(1) SL3-60 –60 Grit Turbo Abrasive Pad
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(1) SL3-150 - 150 grit Turbo Abrasive Pad
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(1) SL3-300 –300 Grit Turbo Abrasive Pad
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(1) SL3-Cup 2 –2” Cup Wheel for back grinding
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(2) C-Clamps for clamping Glide Guide
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(2) Gauge Blocks
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(1) Assembly and Usage Instruction Manual
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KEY
NOTE
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These items supplied with the package as noted.
Optional
These items are optional –available for purchase separately
Tools Needed for Assembly
Electric Version
3 mm Allen (Hex) Wrench
Denatured Alcohol (or equivalent) to prepare electric grinder body for spray skirt installation
Crescent Wrench (1 18
⁄” capacity)
Air Version
3/4” Wrench
1/8 Allen (Hex) Wrench
3 mm Allen (Hex) Wrench
Crescent Wrench (1 18
⁄” capacity)

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Assembling the Seam Phantom® - Electric Version
Caution
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before performing any work on the tool.
1. If installed, remove wheel guard (item 1) from grinder (See Figure 1). Guard will not be
needed with the Seam Phantom®.
2. Using a 3mm Allen or Hex wrench, remove quantity (4) 4mm diameter Hex screws (item
2) from head of Grinder at the locations shown in Figure 2 below. Do not remove the
grinder head. Save the screws to reassemble the grinder if it is removed from the Seam
Phantom® in the future.
Item 1 –Wheel Guard
FIGURE 1 –Wheel Guard Removal
Item 2 –4mm Screws
FIGURE 2 - Screw Removal
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FIGURE 3 –Assembly Exploded View, Electric
(Spray Skirt not shown)
3. Position Seam Phantom® (item 3) and Splash Guard Angle (item8), and attach to Grinder
as shown in Figure 3 above using (4) 4mm X 22mm Hex Screws (item 5) supplied with
Seam Phantom®. Insert shim washers (item 7) (optional) between grinder and Seam
Phantom® to adjust the angle of the grinding pad as noted below. Tighten using a 3mm
Allen (Hex) wrench.
NOTE: See section titled Adjusting the Seam Phantom® on Page 11 for detailed
instructions on use of the shim washers to get the best result
4. If desired, fasten water supply hose to cord of Grinder using electrical tape or other
suitable method.
5. Install arbor spacer (item 4) and SL3® Adapter (item 6) as shown in Figure 3 above.
Tighten with crescent wrench.
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6. Install Spray Skirt –see Figure 4, 5, 6 & 7 below
a) Clean grinder with denatured alcohol (or equivalent) prior to installing spray skirt
b) Mark the center of the skirt along the top edge to help center the spray skirt on the
grinder
c) Install approximately 1/4 inch below the switch as shown
d) Peel backing from tape and install as shown in Figure 4, 5, 6 & 7 below. Tape is
extremely sticky - care should be taken once the tape backing is removed
e) Skirt must be installed without gaps or wrinkles in the tape to minimize water
penetration into the grinder
f) Fold back skirt and blow out grinder after each use
FIGURE 4 –Spray Skirt Installation
FIGURE 5 –Spray Skirt Installation
FIGURE 6 –Spray Skirt Installation
FIGURE 7 –Spray Skirt Installation
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7. NSI Solutions LLC has provided a GFCI adapter with the Seam Phantom® kit. Ensure the
grinder or extension cord is plugged into this GFCI adapter or other GFCI protected
circuit when in use (see Figure 7A).
FIGURE 7A –GFCI Adapter
Caution
Ensure GFCI remains connected to grinder at all times when in use or that the grinder is plugged into
other GFCI protected circuit.
8. The unit is now ready for use.
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Assembling the Seam Phantom®- Air Version
FIGURE 8 –Assembly Exploded View, Air
1. Attach the arbor extension (item 12) to the polisher as shown in Figure 8 above and
tighten with ¾” wrench.
2. Attach air adapter (item 10) to the polisher as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9. Note that
the air adapter has a recessed painted dot which should be oriented in the “up”
position. Ensure polisher is firmly seated in the air adapter. Tighten the (5) set screws
(item 11) using a 18
⁄ Hex Wrench. The set screws have Loctite pre-applied. When using
the Seam Phantom, check screws frequently for tightness.

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FIGURE 9 –Air Polisher Adapter
3. Attach the polisher, adapter and arbor extension to the rest of the Seam Phantom®
(item 9) using (4) 4mm X 22mm Hex Screws (item 5) as shown in Figure 8. Insert shim
washers (item 7) (optional) between adapter and Seam Phantom® to adjust the angle of
the grinding pad as noted below.
NOTE: See section titled Adjusting the Seam Phantom® on Page11 for detailed
instructions on use of the shim washers to get the best result.
4. Attach SL3® adapter (item 6) per Figure 8 and tighten with crescent wrench. The unit is
now ready for use.
‘UP” Indicator
Set Screws
(5 ea)
Air Adapter