Shimpo Whisper-T Series User manual

92776C
NIDEC-SHIMPO CORPORATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
POTTER'S WHEEL

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo Whisper T
Series potter's wheel! We trust you will enjoy many years
of professional results from your wheel. Please read the
entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up
and operation; the information contained herein will aid you
in operating your Shimpo Whisper T wheel safely and with
excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call
your local Shimpo dealer.

Features and Benefi ts
The Whisper T Series offers the power, resilience and quietness that Shimpo
wheels are known for. Features of the Whisper T include
●Heavy-duty steel construction assures long service life.
●Brushless DC motor direct drive system ensures powerful yet essentially
noiseless operation.
●Unique closed loop micro- controller maintains required speed under
heavy load.
●Foot pedal offers fl exibility in speed adjustment.
●Clockwise and counter-clockwise wheelhead rotation.
●One-year warranty.
Wheelhead
Foot Pedal
Power on switch
and Breaker
Splashpan
Fwd/Rev switch
Extention Leg
Please start to use the wheel only after you understand the safety
information and functions of the equipment.
Extremely important markings to pay attention to:
Warning, Pay Close Attention
Do Not
Please Follow Instruction
Warning Warning marking indicates the possibility of a severe injury
if the user does not follow the instructions.
Caution Caution marking indicates the possibility of light
injury or damages if user operates the wheel improperly.
Danger Danger marking indicates a possible death,severe injury
or fi re if the user disregards the warning.
【Warning】
Shimpo will not indemnify any damages or loss caused by improper operation due to the lack
of following the instruction manual, natural disaster, fi re, or users' abuse or negligence.
This instruction manual provides three grades of warnings as follows.
Please follow these instructions carefully.
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Contents Included Parts Description
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Instruction manual.
Foot pedal : 1
Leg for extension with end caps
Allen wrench for adjusting leg
T-wrench
(for tightening wheelhead).
Spanner for adjusting
stopper bolt in pedal.
Bolts for attaching
leg(black): 6
Connector socket
for foot pedal

Stop operation of the wheel if you smell or see smoke or
hear unusual noises.
Shut off the power, unplug power cable and contact the Shimpo dealer or Shimpo.
Keep tools and small parts
out of the reach of children.
Do not insert hands or objects
into openings or moving parts.
Danger
！
Repair and modification by
user are prohibited.
Do not use the wheel other
than for throwing clay.
This product is designed for
the creation of ceramic art.
Do not place any items, other
than ceramic materials, on the
wheelhead.
Water buckets and tools should be
placed on the attached workspace.
Do not leave children
unattended near wheel.
Warning
！
Handle with extreme care when
moving or lifting, wheel weighs
93 lbs.
Serious injury can occure if moving
or lifting is done improporly.
Do not plug into or unplug from
AC outlet with wet hands.
May cause injury.
May cause electrocution or injury. May cause electrocution or injury.
May cause electrocution.
Injury may occure
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Be careful of loose fitting clothing
and long hair.
May catch in clay or wheelhead causing
damage or injury.
Do not move or hold the wheel
while power is on.
The wheel cabinet may start turning and your
hand may be caught between the wheelhead
and the enclosure.
Caution
！
Do not remove the bolts for
installation of the ball mill
rack.
Water may reach the circuit board and
cause damage to the product.
Do not lift the wheel by the
wheelhead.
May cause damage or injury.
Be careful of jewelry and long
nails.
Jewelry may catch in equipment and
cause damage or injury. Nails may
be broken.
It may cause a vibra-
tion if the placement
is not level.
Place the wheel on a flat,
horizontal surface.
Do not remove the bottom cover. Do not place a TV, radio, or an
antenna to close to the wheel.
It may cause noise and picture distortion.
There are electrical parts which need to
be protected from hands, water and other
materials.

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Leg Installation
①Place the wheel vertically on
the carpet as displayed in the
picture to the right.
②Remove the rubber caps.
(keep those for future use.)
Caution:
Wheel is not stable
standing vertically.
position of bolts
③Insert the leg as the drawing illustrates.
Adjust the height evenly on all three legs.
Tighten bolts with allen wrench.
3 different height adjustments .
Height 555mm
④Place the wheel horizontally after tighting the bolts.
Bolts
M6 x 12
Height 525mm
Height 275mm
allen wrench
Power connection
Connect the power cable to a 230v
single phase AC power outlet only.
May cause fi re by
exceeding outlet
capacity.
Do not connect many power
cables to the same outlet.
Make sure the power switch is
off when you plug the power
cable into the AC outlet.
Power connection
①Insert splash pan A into the groove .
②Insert splash pan B into the groove.
③Join splash pan A into splash B
Splash pan Ａ Splash pan B
Wheelhead
Splash Pan Installation
Splash pan Ａ
Splash pan Ｂ

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①Step the pedal all the way back
to stop wheelhead.
②Turn the power switch off.
②Set the turntable direction.
ＦＷＤ･･･ Clock wise
ＲＥＶ･･･ Counter clock wise
③Step the pedal forward from the
stop position to increase
speed.Step backward to reduce
speed,
faster
Operation Starting and Stopping
Maintainance
Turn the power switch off and unplug
the power cable for cleaning, testing
or adjustment. (It is recomended to
do the same if the wheel will not be
in use for a long period.)
DO NOT POUR WATER ON THE
WHEEL TO CLEAN IT.
①Turn the power switch on
Operation Power Switch
The power switch has two functions. One is to turn wheel
on and off. The other is a reset function. This wheel has
a safety feature for over load. In order to reset, operator
must switch off and on again. (Don't forget to step the
pedal all the way down before turning switch back on.)
Operation Switching Directions
①Stop the wheelhead by stepping
foot pedal all way back.
②Change the selector for opposite
direction.
Never change wheelhead direction while wheelhead is moving.
・Start
・Stop
Operation Warning
Step the pedal all the way back
before turning the power switch off.
Do not operate any switches
with wet hand.
The wheelhead will not move if the
pedal was not all way back at last
power off.
stop
stop
Foot Pedal Replacement
Using the wrench provided,loosen the stopper
bolt if the wheelhead does not strat after
replacing the foot pedal.
Note: If you do not return pedal to the off position the
direction will not change even if the Fwd/Rev switch is
changed.
Note: If the pedal is not returned to the off
position before the power switch is turned
on the wheelhead will not turn; your wheel
will not respond.
Mainteinance
③
①
stop
screw nut
stopper bolt
stop
①Switch the on/off-breaker switch to
the off position (refer to diagram).
②Return the foot pedal to the off
position (refer to diagram).
③Turn the power switch back on.
Wipe the wheel down with a damp
sponge or cloth. (Splash pan can be
saturated if it is removed from the
wheel.)

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Troubleshooting
●Is the wheel plugged in to the power source?
●Is the power switch/breaker in the "on" position?
●Is the power source working correctly and supplying the correct amount of electrical current?
●Is the pedal at the "0" position (heel of the foot pedal completely down)?
●Are there several wheels or other equipment/appliances on the same circuit?
(Check the breaker to see if the circuit has been overloaded.)
Wheelhead does not turn
●Is the wheel resting on a solid surface and level?
●Is there too much clay on the wheelhead?
●Is the clay totally centered?
●Are any of the adjustable legs loose?
Unusual sound coming from the wheel body
●Did the wheel stop turning when clay was added to the wheelhead?
●The wheel could be overloaded causing the built-in breaker to open,
stopping the wheel. Remove some clay. Allow the breaker to cool.
Turn on. If the breaker opens again see your authorized Shimpo dealer.
●Did an overload cause the breaker/fuse to open at the main power source?
●Has the power cord become unplugged?
The wheelhead stops turning
The wheelhead turns in the opposite direction
●Allow the wheel to stop turning completely. Turn the forward/
reverse switch to the desired direction.
●Loosen screw nut of stopper bolt by spanner, twist stopper
bolt until wheelhead turns, then tighten screw nut again.
The wheelhead does not turn after pedal has been replaced.
●Has the wheelhead bolt been tightened completely?
Note directions:
Forward is clockwise; Reverse is counter clockwise
screw nut
stopper bolt
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
●Specifi cations
Model Whisper T
Motor 300W AC220V 60Hz single phase
Drive System Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor with electric speed control
Wheelhead speed 0 〜300rpm
Speed control Remote Foot Pedal
Wheelhead Direction Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
Wheelhead Light alloy casting, diameter 300mm
Dimension 750 ×572×580mm(max)
Ship Weight 53kg

Maintenance and Safety Precautions
●Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug your wheel from the power source before cleaning or inspection.
●Never hose down the machine. Clean off the potter's wheel with a damp cloth. Drain your splashpan
regularly to avoid a build up of excessive water and clay. Detach the splash pan after each use and
clean out thoroughly.
●Touching switches or plugs with wet hands may result in electrical shock.
●Do not tamper with the electrical circuit and controller of your wheel. You may be at risk of getting an
electrical shock. Your potter's wheel is a precision instrument and it is advised that you refer operation
or performance complaints to a Shimpo-referred, qualified technician.
●Use good judgement and caution when in use around children. Adult supervision must be provided
when using around children.
●Take off metal accessories such as rings and watches before handling.
●Do not pick up the wheel by the wheelhead. You may bend the shaft.
●Unplug your wheel from power source if you will not be using it for an extended period of time.
●Please ask for Shimpo Dealer to replace the power cord when you have problem. Never repair the
power cord by yourself.
Warranty
●MERGER CLAUSE
Any statements made by the Seller's representative do not constitute warranties except to the extent that they also ap-
pear in writing in this contract.This writing constitutes the entire and final expression of the parties' agreement.
●LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY
Shimpo warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in work-
manship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase. This
warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload, misuse, negligence, or accident, or if the
product has been repaired or altered outside of Shimpo's authorized control in any respect which in Shimpo's judgment,
adversely affects its condition or operation.
●DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and Shimpo hereby disclaims all other
warranties, expressed, statutory or implied, applicable to the product, including, but not limited to, all implied war-
ranties of merchantability and fitness.
●LIMITATION OF REMEDY
Buyer must have Shimpo's authorization before returning the product, properly repackaged, freight prepaid to Shimpo
to obtain warranty service.Under this warranty Shimpo's SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
the defective product or part, at Shimpo's option. Shimpo reserves the right to satisfy warranty obligation in full by
reimbursing Buyer for all payments made to Shimpo, whereupon, title shall pass to Shimpo upon acceptance of return
goods.
●INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Shimpo harmless from and against all claims and damages, imposed upon or in-
curred, arising, directly or indirectly, from Buyer's failure to perform or satisfy any of the terms described herein. In no
event shall Shimpo be liable for injuries of any nature involving the product, including incidental or consequential dam-
ages to person or property, any economic loss or loss of use.
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