Sparx PS100 User manual

PS100 OPERATING MANUAL

SAFETY 1
Safety Precautions 1
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers) 2
Industry Canada Compliance 2
SÉCURITÉ 3
Consignes de sécurité 3
Conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada 4
INTRODUCTION 5
Technical Specifications 5
Getting to Know Your Sparx Sharpener 6
What’s In the Box? 7
Getting to Know the Keypad 8
Grinding Ring Life Indicator Behavior 9
SETUP 11
Assembling the Sharpener 11
Installing the PV100 Vacuum 12
Alignment 12
OPERATION 15
Loading a Skate 15
Adjusting the Grinding Ring Height 16
Selecting the Number of Cycles 17
Sharpening Skates 18
Unloading a Skate 18
Edge Deburring 19
Powering O 19
Goalie Skates 19
Sharpening New Steel 20
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
Error Types 21
User Interface prompts 22
Error Codes 23
MAINTENANCE 25
Removing and Emptying the Dust Tray 25
Traveling with the Sharpener 26
WARRANTY 27

SAFETY 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before operating the Sparx® Skate Sharpener, you should
familiarize yourself with the product and read and understand all
applicable instructions and warnings in this manual.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection
and a dust mask while operating the sharpener.
3. For emergencies: press the nCancel Button two times. This will
stop the Grinding Ring in its place. Do not stop the Grinding Ring
unless it is an emergency, as this may damage the skate blade.
4. The Sparx PS100 is intended for use only by trained personnel
who are familiar with skate sharpening. We do not recommend that
children under 13 years of age be permitted to use the Sparx® Skate
Sharpener.
5. The Sparx® Skate Sharpener is not intended for use by persons
(including children 13 years and over) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the Skate Sharpener by a qualified adult.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the Sparx® Skate Sharpener.
7. The Sparx® Skate Sharpener may only be used for sharpening skates.
8. Only Sparx® Grinding Rings may be used with this machine.
9. Do not operate the Sparx PS100 without an external ventilation
source connected.
10. Set up the product securely on a stable surface and in a
protected location. It must be placed where no one can step on
or trip over the Power Cord and where the Power Cord cannot be
damaged.
11. Always use the Sparx® Skate Sharpener in a dry, well-lit and non-
condensing environment. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
use the Sparx® Skate Sharpener in wet or damp conditions.
12. To avoid injury, always use caution when operating the Sparx®
Skate Sharpener or when changing the Grinding Ring.
13. Do not attempt to touch the Grinding Ring, Carriage, or Skate
Clamp while the Grinding Ring is moving. Wait for the Carriage and
Grinding Ring to come to a complete stop before attempting any
adjustments or Grinding Ring replacement.
14. Make sure that the Thumb Nut is tightened down onto the
Grinding Ring before starting any grinding operation
15. Do not leave the Sparx® Skate Sharpener running unattended.
16. Never disconnect the Power Cord by pulling the wire to
disconnect it from the socket.
17. Store the Sparx® Skate Sharpener in a dry place, out of the reach
of children.
18. Maintain the sharpener according to the Maintenance section
of this manual. Emptying the Dust Tray at specified intervals is a
necessary step for performance and safety.
19. If at any time the product does not operate normally, see the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
20. There are no user-serviceable parts on the sharpener. The
sharpener should only be repaired by a professional Sparx® Hockey
technician, using only original spare parts. Unauthorized repairs
could lead to hazardous conditions for the user and/or void the
warranty.
21. For any further questions about the sharpener, please contact
Sparx® Hockey Support at 1-855-SPARXHQ (1-855-772-7947) or by
email at [e-mail].
Warning: Please see the manual for operating instructions.
Caution: Pinch point hazard. Keep hands, hair and other body parts
clear of the Skate Clamp area.
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SAFETY

SAFETY2
FCC NOTICE
(FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, Including
interference that may cause undesired operation
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Velasa
Sports, Inc. can void your authority to operate this equipment under
Federal Communications Commissions rules.
INDUSTRY CANADA
COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
CONFORMITY WITH DIRECTIVES
This product is CE marked to denote conformity with: Low Voltage
Directive 2014/35/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, RoHS Directive
2015/863, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, WEEE Directive
2012/19/EU

SÉCURITÉ 3
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
1. Avant d’utiliser l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC, vous devez vous
familiariser avec le produit et lire et comprendre toutes les
instructions et mises en garde dans ce manuel.
2. Portez un équipement de protection individuelle. Portez toujours
des lunettes de sécurité et un masque anti-poussières lorsque vous
utilisez l’aûteuse de patins.
3. En cas d’urgence : appuyez deux fois de suite sur le bouton
nAnnuler (Cancel). Ceci immobilise immédiatement la meule
d’aûtage. N’arrêtez la meule d’aûtage qu’en cas d’urgence, car
cela pourrait endommager la lame du patin.
4. L’aûteuse de patins SparxPS100 doit être uniquement utilisée
par du personnel qualifié, formé à l’aûtage de patins. Nous
déconseillons d’autoriser les enfants de moins de 13ans à utiliser
l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC.
5. L’aûteuse de patins SparxMC ne doit pas être utilisée par des
personnes (y compris des enfants de 13 ans et plus) ayant des
capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales réduites, ou un
manque d’expérience et de connaissances, à moins qu’elles
soient surveillées ou qu’elles aient reçu une bonne formation sur
l’utilisation de l’aûteuse par un adulte compétent.
6. Les enfants doivent être surveillés pour s’assurer qu’ils ne jouent
pas avec l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC.
7. L’aûteuse de patins SparxMC doit être utilisée exclusivement pour
l’aûtage de patins.
8. La machine doit être utilisée exclusivement avec des meules
d’aûtage SparxMC.
9. N’utilisez pas l’aûteuse SparxPS100 sans y avoir branché un
dispositif de ventilation externe.
10. Pour assurer la sécurité de tout le monde, installez la machine
sur une surface stable et dans un endroit protégé. Elle doit être
placée dans un endroit où il n’y a aucun risque que quelqu’un puisse
marcher ou trébucher sur le cordon d’alimentation ou le cordon
d’alimentation puisse être endommagé.
11. Utilisez l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC toujours dans un
environnement sec, bien éclairé, et sans condensation. Pour éviter
tout risque de décharge électrique, n’utilisez jamais l’aûteuse de
patins SparxMC dans des conditions humides ou mouillées.
12. Pour éviter les blessures, soyez toujours prudent lors
de l’utilisation de l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC, ou lors du
remplacement de la meule d’aûtage.
13. N’essayez pas de toucher la meule d’aûtage, le guide-meule
mobile ou la pince de serrage pendant la rotation et le mouvement
de la meule. Attendez l’arrêt complet du guide-meule et de la meule
d’aûtage avant de tenter un réglage ou le remplacement de la meule.
14. Assurez-vous que l’écrou à ailettes est serré sur la meule
d’aûtage avant de commencer l’aûtage
15. Ne laissez jamais l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC sans surveillance
pendant qu’elle est en marche.
16. Ne débranchez jamais le cordon d’alimentation en tirant sur le
cordon.
17. Rangez l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC dans un endroit sec, hors de
la portée des enfants.
18. Réalisez l’entretien de l’aûteuse en suivant les instructions de la
section «Entretien» de ce manuel. Il est nécessaire de vider le bac à
poussière régulièrement pour assurer la performance et la sécurité
de l’appareil.
19. Si, à tout moment, la machine cesse de fonctionner normalement,
consultez la section Diagnostic des pannes de ce manuel.
20. L’aûteuse ne comporte aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur.
Elle ne doit être réparée que par un technicien professionnel SparxMC
Hockey, exclusivement avec des pièces de rechange d’origine.
Les réparations non autorisées pourraient créer des conditions
dangereuses pour l’utilisateur ou annuler la garantie.
21. Pour toute question au sujet de l’aûteuse, veuillez communiquer
avec le service technique de SparxMC Hockey au (855-772-7947) ou
par courriel à [e-mail].
Mise en garde : Veuillez consulter les instructions dans le manuel.
Attention : Danger de pincement. Gardez les mains, les cheveux et
d’autres parties du corps à l’écart de la zone de la pince de serrage.
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SÉCURITÉ

SÉCURITÉ4
CONFORMITÉ AUX NORMES
D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

INTRODUCTION 5
SK ATE CO MPATIB IL IT Y
Hockey Skates
Goalie Skates
Figure Skates*
*Requires an additional adapter, which is sold separately.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Width: 26.8 Inches / 680 mm
Height: 7.6 Inches / 194 mm
Depth: 15.5 Inches / 390 mm
Weight: 38.5 Pounds / 17.5 kg
ELECTRICAL
Line Voltage: 100–240 Volts AC (50–60 Hz single phase)
Maximum Power Consumption: 200 W
INTRODUCTION
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION6
PART DESCRIPTION
KCarriage
LAlignment Adjustment Knob
MHeight Adjustment Knob
NGrinding Ring Shaft
OThumb Nut
PART DESCRIPTION
GLever Dock
HExhaust Port
JPower Input Port
PART DESCRIPTION
ASkate Clamp
BKeypad
CClamp Lever
DDust Tray
EGlass Door
FTravel Screw Slot
GProtective Slot Covers
H
G
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPARX SHARPENER
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K
L
M
N
O
A
B
C
F
D
E
G

INTRODUCTION 7
PART DESCRIPTION
1Travel Guard
2Travel Screw
3Goalie Risers (2)
4Optical Alignment Tool
5Alignment Ring
6Clamp Lever
7Power Cord
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1
4
2
5
3
6
7

INTRODUCTION8
PART BUTTON DESCRIPTION
APlay Initiates the sharpening.
BCycle Counter
• Shows the current number of cycles selected.
• Shows error codes.
CGrinding Ring Life Indicator Indicates Grinding Ring life status. See Grinding Ring
Life Indicator Behavior table on page 9.
DCancel / Error
• Push 1 time to stop the Carriage at the conclusion of
the current pass.
• Push 2 times for emergency stop, motor stops
immediately.
• When illuminated red, the sharpener is in an error
state, see Troubleshooting section of manual.
EMinus Cycles / Move Left
• Subtracts cycles from the Cycle Counter.
• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the left.
FAdd Cycles / Move Right
• Adds cycles from the Cycle Counter.
• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the right.
GMove Initiates Move Mode.
HAlignment Initiates Alignment Mode.
JFilter Indicates External Vacuum power needed.
A
D E F G H J
B C
GETTING TO KNOW THE KEYPAD

INTRODUCTION 9
ICON ACTION DESCRIPTION
Circle is white and steady. The Grinding Ring has more than 10% of life
remaining.
Circle is white and pulsing.
Grinding Ring has less than 10% of life remaining.
We Recommend that the user order a replacement
Grinding Ring by visiting www.sparxhockey.com.
Circle is white and blinking. User has attempted to start Alignment Mode while a
Grinding Ring is installed.
Circle is red and steady. No Grinding Ring installed.
Circle is red and pulsing.
During sharpening, the Grinding Ring has less than
10% of life remaining. We Recommend that the user
order a replacement Grinding Ring by visiting www.
sparxhockey.com.
Circle is red and blinking. Grinding Ring is Empty.
Circle half red/half white - alternate
blinking.
User has attempted to sharpen with a cycle count
greater than the number of cycles remaining on the
Grinding Ring.
GRINDING RING LIFE
INDICATOR BEHAVIOR
In normal operation, each part of the Grinding Ring Life Indicator corresponds to 10% of
the Grinding Ring’s life. These parts are the one circle and the nine bars to the right (10
parts total or 100%). The circle represents the final 10% of Grinding Ring life and each
bar to the right is an additional 10%. When a part is illuminated, that corresponding 10%
life is present on the Grinding Ring. When the part is no longer illuminated that amount
of the wheel life has been consumed.
The circle of the Grinding Ring Life Indicator can also behave in other ways to indicate
dierent operating conditions to the user. Refer to the table below for more information.

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SETUP 11
SETUP
ASSEMBLING THE SHARPENER
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/assembly.
1 PLACE SHARPENER
Place the sharpener on a sturdy, level surface. Locate the
sharpener so that the vacuum hose can be connected easily
from the sharpener to the vacuum system.
2 INSTALL THE CLAMP LEVER
Slide the Clamp Lever (A) onto the Lever Dock (B). Press the
lever down until it clicks into place. When the Clamp Lever is
engaged, it will lay at a slight angle.
3 REMOVE THE TRAVEL GUARD
Open the Skate Clamp by pressing and holding down the
Clamp Lever. Remove the Travel Guard. Release the Clamp Lever.
Do not discard the Travel Guard. This guard is o
keep t
4REMOVE THE TRAVEL SCREW
Remove the Travel Screw (A) by turning counter-clockwise until
loose.
5STORING THE TRAVEL SCREW
Install the Travel Screw into the storage loaction on the Travel
Guard (A) by turning clockwise until hand-tight. Do not over-
tighten.
A
A
A
B
Transporting or moving the Sharpener without
the Travel Guard & Travel Screw installed voids
your Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan.
Always remove the Travel Guard & Travel Screw
before operating the Sparx Sharpener.

SETUP12
the install position, and the sharpener will play a “ready” tone.
While holding the Grinding Ring Shaft (C), unscrew the Thumb
Nut (A). Slide the Alignment Ring (B) onto the Grinding Ring
Shaft (C), with the label facing out. Replace and tighten the
Thumb Nut until hand-tight. Close the Glass Door.
2 INSTALL THE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TOOL
Press down on the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp.
Place the Optical Alignment Tool (with Sparx® logo facing
towards the user) into the Skate Clamp and let it fall into place.
Release the Clamp Lever.
3 INITIATE ALIGNMENT MODE
Press the cAlignment Button to send the Carriage to its
alignment position. When the Carriage is in place, a tone will
sound and the case will illuminate blue.
4 LOCATE THE TAB AND GROOVE
Look through the eyepiece of the Optical Alignment Tool and
locate the indicator tab (A) of the Optical Alignment Tool and
the groove (B) on the Alignment Ring.
6 PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Plug the Power Cord into the Power Input Port on the back of
the sharpener. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Toggle the
switch on the Power Input Port to the on position (I=on, 0=o).
INSTALLING THE
PV100 VACUUM
1 CONNECT THE SUCTION HOSE
Install the Vacuum near the sharpener, preferably at floor level,
or under the table that the sharpener is installed on. This is
recommended for noise suppression. Connect the included
Suction Hose directly from the Exhaust Port to one of the
vacuum’s inlet ports.
2 CONNECT THE FOOTSWITCH
If using an accessory Footswitch, connect the power cord for
the Vacuum to the Footswitch and connect the Footswitch
Power Cord to a wall outlet. Ensure that the power switch for
the Vacuum System is turned on. The Footswitch can then be
used to turn the Vacuum on during sharpening, and turn the
Vacuum o when sharpening is complete.
ALIGNMENT
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/alignment.
The Alignment process is required when you first
receive your Sparx® Sharpener and also after every
time the sharpener is moved and/or travels.
1 INSTALL THE ALIGNMENT RING
Open the Glass Door. The Carriage will automatically move into
For installation of the Auto-Switch, see included instructions.
A
A
B
B
C

SETUP 13
5 INSPECT THE ALIGNMENT
If the indicator tab of the Alignment Tool is not aligned with the
groove on the Alignment Ring (as shown below), move to step 6.
If the indicator tab of the Alignment Tool is aligned with the
groove on the Alignment Ring (as shown below) skip to step 8.
Ensure you are looking straight through the eyepiece directly
above the indicator tab and groove. If you see the indicator tab
side wall (C) when looking through the eyepiece, you are not
directly above the indicator tab and groove. Adjust your line of
sight until you can no longer see the indicator tab side wall.
6LOCATE THE ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Open the Glass Door and locate the gray yAlignment
Adjustment Knob (A) inside of the sharpener.
7 ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT
While looking through the Optical Alignment Tool, turn the
Alignment Adjustment Knob until the groove on the
Alignment Ring (right) lines up with the indicator tab of the
Alignment Tool (left), as shown in step 5. Close the Glass
Door when aligned.
8 END ALIGNMENT MODE
End Alignment Mode by pressing the cAlignment Button.
9 REMOVE THE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TOOL
Press down on the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp.
Remove the Optical Alignment Tool.
10 REMOVE THE ALIGNMENT RING
Open the Glass Door. The Carriage will automatically move
into the install position and the sharpener will play a “ready”
tone. While holding the Grinding Ring Shaft, unscrew the
Thumb Nut and remove the Alignment Ring.
11 INSTALL THE GRINDING RING
While holding the Grinding Ring Shaft (C), slide the Grinding
Ring (B) on the Grinding Ring Shaft (C), label facing out, and
replace and tighten the Thumb Nut (A) until hand-tight. Close
the Glass Door.
A
B
C
A
C

OPERATION 15
4
OPERATION
We recommend inserting the skate into the
Skate Clamp with the toe pointing to the right.
For most skate blades, this orientation allows for
the greatest flexibility in Grinding Ring height
adjustment. It is, however, acceptable to insert
the skate with the toe facing in either direction.
LOADING A SKATE
*For loading goalie skates and youth skates,
see the end of this section.
1 LOAD THE SKATE
Press and hold down the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp.
With the skate toe pointing right and the laces tucked into the
skate, set the skate into the Skate Clamp slot letting the plastic
blade holder rest on top of the clamps. Center the skate blade
in the Skate Clamps. Release the Clamp Lever.
2 CLOSE THE PROTECTIVE SLOT COVERS
Move each Protective Slot Cover (A) in toward the skate to
close the gap between the skate and the cover. Use caution not
to allow the slot cover to exert excessive force on the skate as
this may aect the alignment of the sharpening.
AA

OPERATION16
ADJUSTING THE GRINDING
RING HEIGHT
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/ringheight.
For every pair of skates sharpened, you must
assess the height of the Grinding Ring and adjust
if necessary.
We will first introduce a few new concepts, and then move into the
actual adjustment. We want to define an intersection zone, where
the vertical face of the blade (B) meets the nearly horizontal face of
the blade (C).
This zone can be a curved section of blade (A) like that shown in the
figure below or in some cases, it can be a point where surfaces (B)
and (C) meet.
When the intersection zone is a curved surface (A as shown above)
the Grinding Ring can safely initially contact the blade anywhere in
this region (A).
When the intersection zone is a point, which is more common with
skates that have been sharpened multiples times, the first contact
between the Grinding Ring and the blade should be just below the
point.
1 INITIATE MOVE MODE
Press the mMove Button on the Keypad. This will set the
Grinding Ring into Move Mode and allow you to control
its movement.
2 INSPECT THE CONTACT POINT
Use the lLeft and rRight Buttons to touch the Grinding
Ring to the skate blade. Inspect its contact point and be sure
it is in the desired position. In the graphic below you will see
an example of a contact point that correctly set (A), too high
(B), and too low (C). Another way to help visualize the correct
contact point would be drawing an imaginary line (green
dashed line in the example below) from the center of the
Grinding Ring to the initial contact point, the line should be at a
45 degree angle. If the Grinding Ring is not in a desired position,
follow step 3. If the Grinding Ring is in a desired position, skip
to step 6.
A
B
A
C
C
B