NSI Solutions SEAM PHANTOM SP-E2W User manual

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SEAM PHANTOM®
Center Water Feed Electric Edition
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model No. 001 0-1 Special Edition SP-E2W
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 electric polisher and has grinding tools
installed. Observe all of the operational and Safety instructions contained in the Instruction manual
supplied with the 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
**Special Edition**
Fits Makita PW5001C polisher
Scan QR Code to see resources and videos regarding the
Seam Phantom® or visit us at: nsisolutions.com or
YouTube channel NSITools.

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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®.................................................................................................. 5
Adjusting the Seam Phantom®...................................................................................................... 7
USE INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 8
Before Using the Seam Phantom®............................................................................................... 8
How to Operate .................................................................................................................................. 9
Work Piece Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9
Guide Setup................................................................................................................................. 9
Back Grind or “Undercut” .................................................................................................... 10
Dressing the Seam (Suggested Process) .......................................................................10
After Use ............................................................................................................................................. 12
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 13
CONTACT NSI SOLUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 15

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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
Seam Phantom®Special Edition
(for Makita PW5001C Center Water Feed, Electric Polisher)
Included in
Package
(1) Seam Phantom® Special Edition
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(1) Adapter/Spacer for Makita PW5001C Electric Polisher
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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) 48” Glide Guide Rail
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72” Glide Guide Rail
Optional
92” Glide Guide Rail
Optional
(1) Tool Box for Seam Phantom® and Attachments
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(1) SL3-ADM14 - M14 Threaded Snail Lock Adapter
(5/8-11 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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(1) Makita PW5001C Electric Polisher
Supplied by
Customer
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
3 mm Allen (Hex) Wrench
Crescent Wrench (1 18
⁄” capacity)

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Assembling the Seam Phantom®
Caution
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before performing any work on the tool.
1. If installed, remove rubber wheel guard (item 1) from polisher (See Figure 1 below).
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 Polisher at the locations shown in Figure 2 below. Do not remove the
polisher head. Save the screws to reassemble the polisher 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
3. Position Seam Phantom® (item 3) and Spacer (item 4), and attach to Polisher as shown
in Figure 3 above using (4) 4mm X 35mm Hex Screws (item 5) supplied with Seam
Phantom®. Insert shim washers (item 7) (optional) between Spacer 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 7 for detailed
instructions on use of the shim washers to get the best result.
4. Attach SL3® Adapter (item 6), tighten with crescent wrench and the unit is ready for use.

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Adjusting the Seam Phantom®
To ensure the tightest possible seams, each Seam Phantom® is checked for squareness before it leaves
the factory. Slight variations in polishers can affect the finished product so shim washers are provided
to make final adjustments. A newly assembled Seam Phantom®/polisher should initially be checked
with a good square and then tested and adjusted utilizing a sample seam ground on scrap stone as
follows:
1. On a scrap piece of stone set up the Glide Guide and grind the first half of a finished seam
per the instructions on page 9 thru 11 of this manual, steps 1 thru 6 and steps 8 thru 12.
Skip step 7, “Back Grind”. Dress the entire edge of the stone with the turbo pads to 150 grit.
Make sure all the chips in the upper edge of the seam have been eliminated.
2. On a second scrap piece of stone create the mating half of the seam in the same way. Make
sure all the chips in the upper edge of the seam have been eliminated.
3. Place the two halves of the finished seam together. Make sure the top of the sample is even
and flat and observe the gap at the edge of the seam. The seam should be tight on the top
edge. A slight gap on the bottom edge is acceptable and sometimes desirable. It is a matter
of personal preference. Some fabricators prefer to make perpendicular tight seams from
top to bottom. Other fabricators prefer a slight gap on the bottom to ensure the top is
always tightest.
4. Add shim washers to the attachment screws, between the spacer and Seam Phantom®, as
required to create the desired seam.
a) To correct a gap on the top edge, shim washers can be placed between the spacer and
Seam Phantom® on the top two attachment screws. Utilize one or two washers on each
screw as required. See Figure 3 for correct washer location.
NOTE: A single washer added to the top two attachment screws changes the angle of
the turbo pad by approximately ¼ degree and will result in approximately .005”
additional stone removed at the bottom of a 3cm sample (the approximate
thickness of a human hair). This will correct an approximately .010” gap at the
top of a finished seam when both halves are brought together.
b) Shim washers may also be utilized on the lower two attachment screws to close an
overly large gap on the lower edge of the seam.
5. After the washers have been added repeat the process to ensure the desired seams are
being produced.
6. The Seam Phantom® is now set to produce consistent tight seams. Occasionally this process
may need to be repeated as the plastic base plate that slides on the Glide Guide wears.

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USE INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using the Seam Phantom®
Before using the assembled Seam Phantom® be sure to complete the following preparations.
Supply the Specified Voltage (electric version)
Supply the voltage specified on the nameplate of the grinder. Otherwise damage could result to the
machine, or increase the risk of personal injury.
Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) (electric version)
To prevent electrical shocks, be sure that the power circuit being used is protected by a GFCI device
or be sure to install the supplied ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) between the main power
supply and the cord of the machine.
Keep Water Out of the Grinder (electric version)
Do not let water into the motor of the electric grinder. Water inside the machine will weaken the
electrical insulation of the motor and may result in electric shock. Ensure the spray skirt (see Figure
4 to 7) and splash guard angle (see Figure 3) are installed at all times during use.
Organize the Work Area for Safe Operation
Before beginning operations, make sure that the work area conditions are well organized for safe
operation of the Seam Phantom®
Use Proper Safety Gear
To prevent damage to eyes from flying debris, wear protective glasses or face shield. Be sure to
wear waterproof safety boots, appropriate hearing protection and dust protection as required.
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How to Operate
Work Piece Setup
1. Set your work piece on the work bench and secure it using appropriate clamps. Take
care to leave enough overhang for the grinding pad to get all the way to the end of the
slab, and for the guide rail clamps to clear the work bench.
NOTE: To allow for removing material, the seam should be “overcut” during the sawing
process by as much as the largest chips in the upper edge (typically around 1 mm
or 0.04”).
Guide Setup
2. Using your template or other method, determine final location for the seam. Mark with
tape cut to the template or other preferred method.
3. Use two gauge blocks to line up the Glide Guide straight edge parallel to the seam. See
Figure 4 below.
4. Your Glide Guide (guide rail) should extend a minimum of 3” (7.5 cm) past both sides of
the stone. Make sure that you select the correct size Glide Guide for your work piece. A
48” Glide Guide is supplied with each kit and will work for most standard seams. 72”
and 92” Glide Guides are also available.
5. Clamp Glide Guide straight edge using appropriate clamps on the back edge (the edge
opposite the seam) at each end.
6. Remove gauge blocks after the glide guide is clamped in place and prior to grinding any
stone.
FIGURE 4 –Gauge Block Use

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Back Grind or “Undercut”
7. The back grinding is done using the 2" cup wheel. Ensure adequate water flow is
provided by adjusting the valve. Lock the 2” cup wheel into the snail lock adapter and
back grind slightly more material than you'll be dressing off with the turbo pads.
Example –If 1 mm is going to be removed with the turbo pads, approximately 1.5 mm
should be removed with the 2” cup wheel. One full turn of the Depth Adjustment Knob
(see figure 11 below) equals 1 mm. This material should be removed in ½ turn (0.5 mm)
increments until 1.5 mm is removed.
Be sure to stop the back grind short of the front profiled or polished edge to avoid a
large gap in the front edge. This back grind will allow the turbo pads to dress the upper
portion of the seam more efficiently and will also provide a rough surface on the lower
portion for the seaming adhesive to adhere to.
Caution
The SL3® Cup Wheel is made to be used with water. Adjust the water valve to ensure an adequate
water supply. DO NOT OVERHEAT the Cup Wheel by operating it dry. Max speed for the 2” Cup
Wheel is 10,000 RPM.
Dressing the Seam (Suggested Process)
8. Start with either the SL3® 60 or 150 Grit Turbo Pad. Lock the desired turbo pad into the
snail lock adapter.
NOTE: Which grit to start with will depend on the size of chips in the edge, and how
much material is to be removed. Use the 60 grit to remove large chips and
excess material. Use the 150 grit for smaller chips and fragile material.
9. Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise to back the turbo pad off the stone so it’s
not touching the stone.
10. Turn on the power and water. Adjust the water valve to ensure an adequate water
supply.
Caution
The SL3® Turbo Pads are made to be used with water. Adjust the water valve to ensure an adequate
water supply. DO NOT OVERHEAT the Turbo Pads by operating them dry. Max speed for the SL3®
Turbo Pads is 4,000 RPM.
11. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise until the turbo pad just touches the stone and
begin grinding the seam back and forth keeping the wheels in contact with the vertical
edge of the Glide Guide as shown in Figure 5 below.
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12. Turn the adjustment knob in small increments to gradually cut deeper. Keep working
the Seam Phantom® back and forth grinding away the stone until the cut is almost to
the final seam location (stop short so you can finish with the 300 grit turbo).
NOTE: For best results, only apply pressure to the tool using aluminum knob above the
flat surface of the straight edge. Do not apply pressure via the polisher or by
pushing on the adjustment knob.
13. Repeat process using 300 grit pad.(This is personal preference and depends on the type
of material being dressed. You might find that your results from the 150 grit pad are
sufficient.)
14. Continue until finished edge is at the desired seam location with no edge chipping.
Continuing until pad barely touches the stone along the entire edge will ensure a
straight and chip free edge.
15. To check the straightness of the seam, with the power and water off, the Seam
Phantom® can be lightly rolled from left to right across the Glide Guide to see if the
turbo pad drags or turns on a high spot. If the turbo pad does not drag or turn, the
seam is finished. If there is an area where the turbo pad drags or turns on a high spot,
this area needs to be corrected. Without moving the Depth Adjustment Knob, turn on
the power and water and continue working the seam until the high spot is removed.
Quick Tip: This is a suggested process that will work on most natural and engineered stones when
starting with a good bridge saw cut. After removing 1.5 mm of material with the 2” cup wheel as
described above, switch to the 150 grit turbo. With the 150 grit turbo, remove 0.75 mm (¾ turn)
taken in ¼ turn increments. Be sure that the 150 grit turbo is no longer removing material before
switching to the 300 grit turbo. With the 300 grit turbo, remove 0.25 mm (¼ turn) taken in 1/8 turn
increments. Be sure that the 300 grit turbo is no longer removing material before checking the seam
for straightness.

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FIGURE 5 –Dressing the Seam
After Use
Clean and dry the electric polisher as noted in the Cleaning and Maintenance section.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Caution
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Caution
The polisher air vents need to be kept clean. Regularly clean the grinder air vents or clean the vents
whenever they start to become obstructed.
Caution
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs to the polisher should be done by an Authorized
or Factory Service Center.
The following procedure will extend the longevity of your Seam Phantom®
1. Blow out the electric polisher - Blow out polisher air vents after each use using a dry air supply
to remove any dust or moisture. This will extend the life of the electric motor.
2. Cleaning Guide Rods and Bushings - After heavy use, the in and out adjustment of the Seam
Phantom® may become “stiff”. Performing the following steps should correct this. See Figure 6
below.
a. Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise until the adjustment screw disengages from the
square nut and the two halves of the Seam Phantom® can be separated. Do not lose the
square nut.
b. Use a paper towel or other soft material and push through the bushing holes, sliding back
and forth until all grit is removed.
c. Using a soft towel or material, wipe the stainless shaft guide rods clean.
d. Clean screw threads on the adjustment screw with water and a brush.
e. Reassemble the two halves of the Seam Phantom®
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FIGURE 6 –Cleaning

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CONTACT NSI SOLUTIONS
If you need help locating replacement items or just have questions, feel free to contact us.
You can reach us at:
Web: nsisolutions.com
Email: [email protected]om
Phone: [phone]
Snail Mail: NSI Solutions LLC
13020 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite A
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Usage Tips: For usage help and/or tips visit nsisolutions.com or watch the videos on our
YouTube channel NSITools.