Sparx S200 User 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
Grinding Ring Life Indicator Behavior 9
SETUP 11
Assembling the Sharpener 11
Alignment 12
OPERATION 15
Loading a Skate 15
Adjusting the Grinding Ring Height 16
Cleaning the Sharpener Base 17
Sharpening skates 18
Unloading a Skate 18
Edge Deburring 19
Powering O 19
Goalie Skates 19
Youth Skates 20
Sharpening New Steel 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
Error Types 23
User Interface Prompts 24
Error Codes 25
MAINTENANCE 27
Removing and Emptying the Dust Tray 27
Replacing the Air Filter 27
Traveling with the Sharpener 28
WARRANTY 31

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  Cancel 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. 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. 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.
10. 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.
11. To avoid injury, always use caution when operating the Sparx™
Skate Sharpener or when changing the Grinding Ring.
12. 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.
13. Make sure that the Thumb Nut is tightened down onto the
Grinding Ring before starting any grinding operation
14. Do not leave the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener running unattended.
15. Never disconnect the Power Cord by pulling the wire to
disconnect it from the socket.
16. Store the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener in a dry place, out of the reach
of children.
17. Maintain the sharpener according to the Maintenance section
of this manual. Cleaning the Sharpener Base and Replacing the Air
Filter, at specified intervals, are necessary steps for performance
and safety.
18. If at any time the product does not operate normally, see the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
19. 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.
20. 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
 Annuler (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. Il n’est pas recommandé que les enfants de moins de 13 ans soient
autorisés 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. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Assurez-vous que l’écrou à ailettes est serré sur la meule
d’aûtage avant de commencer l’aûtage
14. Ne laissez jamais l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC sans surveillance
pendant qu’elle est en marche.
15. Ne débranchez jamais le cordon d’alimentation en tirant sur le
cordon.
16. Rangez l’aûteuse de patins SparxMC dans un endroit sec, hors de
la portée des enfants.
17. Entretenez l’aûteur conformément aux instructions de ce
manuel. Le nettoyage de la base de l’aûteur et le remplacement du
filtre à air à des intervalles spécifiés sont des étapes nécessaires pour
la performance et la sécurité.
18. Si, à tout moment, la machine cesse de fonctionner normalement,
consultez la section Diagnostic des pannes de ce manuel.
19. 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.
20. 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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SÉCURITÉ4
AVIS DE LA FCC
(POUR LES CLIENTS DES ÉTATS-
UNIS)
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la réglementation de la
FCC :
Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes :
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles, et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris des
interférences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Tous changements et modifications non explicitement approuvés
par Velasa Sports, Inc. peuvent annuler votre droit d’utiliser cet
équipement conformément aux règles de la Federal Communications
Commission.
CONFORMITÉ À INDUSTRIE
CANADA
Cet appareil est conforme à la ou aux normes RSS exemptes de
licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toutes les
interférences, y compris celles pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement
indésirable de l’appareil.
PROTECTION
ENVIRONNEMENTALE
Les déchets de produits électriques ne doivent pas être jetés
avec les ordures ménagères. Veuillez recycler où les installations
existent. Renseignez-vous auprès de votre autorité locale ou de votre
revendeur pour obtenir des conseils sur le recyclage.
CONFORMITÉ AUX DIRECTIVES
Ce produit est marqué CE pour indiquer la conformité avec : La
directive Basse tension 2014/35/CE, la directive CEM 2014/30/EU,
la directive RoHS 2015/863, la directive Équipements radio 2014/53/
EU, la directive DEEE 2012/19/EU

INTRODUCTION 5
SKATE COMPATIBILITY
Hockey Skates
Goalie Skates
Figure Skates*
*Requires an additional adapter, which is sold separately.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Width: 26.5 Inches / 673 mm
Height: 5.0 Inches / 127 mm
Depth: 11.9 Inches / 303 mm
Weight: 22.1 Pounds / 10 kg
»ELECTRICAL
Line Voltage: 100–240 Volts AC (50–60 Hz single phase)
Maximum Power Consumption: 140 W
INTRODUCTION
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION6
PART DESCRIPTION
KHeight Adjustment Knob
LAlignment Adjustment Driver Slot
MGrinding Ring Arbor
NThumb Nut
PART DESCRIPTION
GLever Dock
HPower Switch
JPower Input Port
PART DESCRIPTION
ASkate Clamp
BKeypad
CClamp Lever
DTriggers
ESlot Covers
FSharpener Base
H
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPARX SHARPENER
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INTRODUCTION 7
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
PART DESCRIPTION
1Travel Guard
2Power Cord
3Goalie Risers (2)
4Optical Alignment Tool
5Alignment Ring
6Clamp Lever
7Alignment Driver
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INTRODUCTION8
PART BUTTON DESCRIPTION
APlay Initiates the sharpening.
BGrinding Ring Life Indicator Indicates Grinding Ring life status. See Grinding Ring
Life Indicator Behavior table on page 9.
CCycle Counter
• Shows the current number of cycles selected.
• Shows error codes.
DMinus Cycles / Move Left
• Subtracts cycles from the Cycle Counter.
• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the left.
ECancel / 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.
FMove Initiates Move Mode.
GAlignment Initiates Alignment Mode.
HAdd Cycles / Move Right
• Adds cycles from the Cycle Counter.
• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the right.
JFilter Indicates External Vacuum power needed.
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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
INTRODUCTION10
In order to begin setup of the sharpener, you must retrieve the
included accessories that are stored within the Sharpener Base.
To gather the accessories and begin setup you must lift the
head unit as explained below.
LIFTING HEAD UNIT
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/lift.
1 LOCATE THE TRIGGERS
Located on the top of the sharpener head unit are two triggers,
one on each side of the sharpener.
2 SLIDE THE TRIGGERS AND LIFT HEAD UNIT
Slide the triggers down as shown below.
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2
With the triggers slid down, raise the head unit.
3 CLOSE THE HEAD UNIT
Slide the triggers down and place the head unit back into
position.
OVERHEAD SHOT OF TRIGGERS
SLID DOWN

SETUP 11
ASSEMBLING THE SHARPENER
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/assembly.
1 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.
2 REMOVE THE TRAVEL GUARD
Open the Skate Clamp by pressing and holding down the
Clamp Lever. Remove the Travel Guard. Release the Clamp Lever.
3 PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Plug the Power Cord into the Power Input Port on the side 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).
ALIGNMENT
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/alignment.
The Alignment process is required when you first receive
your Sparx™ Sharpener. Be sure to inspect the alignment
after every time the sharpener is moved and/or travels.
1 INSTALL THE ALIGNMENT RING
Lift the Head Unit. The Carriage will automatically move into
the install position, and the sharpener will play a “ready” tone.
While holding the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), unscrew the Thumb
Nut (A). Slide the Alignment Ring (B) onto the Grinding Ring
Arbor (C), with the label facing out. Replace and tighten the
Thumb Nut until hand-tight. Close the Head Unit.
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. Place the Optical
Transporting or moving the Sharpener without the
Travel Guard installed voids your Warranty and/or
Extended Service Plan. Always remove the Travel
Guard before operating the Sparx Sharpener.
B AC

SETUP12
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.
6 ALIGN USING THE ADJUSTMENT DRIVER
Locate the Driver Slot and place your Adjustment Driver in
begin to adjust your height as needed. Turning to the right
moves the adjustment ring closer to you while turning to left
moves the ring to the back. Adjust until the indicator tab is
aligned with the groove on the Alignment Ring. End Alignment
Mode by pressing the  Alignment Button.
A
Alignment Tool into the slot and let it fall into place. Release
the Clamp Lever.
3 INITIATE ALIGNMENT MODE
Press the  Alignment Button to send the Carriage to its
alignment position. When the Carriage is in place, a tone will
sound and the case will illuminate white.
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.
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.
SHOT OF DRIVER IN THE SLOT
ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT
A
B
C

SETUP 13
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
Lift 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 Arbor, unscrew the Thumb
Nut and remove the Alignment Ring.
11 INSTALL THE GRINDING RING
While holding the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), slide the Grinding
Ring (B) on the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), label facing out, and
replace and tighten the Thumb Nut (A) until hand-tight. Close
the Glass Door.
B AC

OPERATION 15
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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 figure skates see the end of this section.
To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/loadskate.
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 SLOT COVERS
Move each Slot Cover (A) in toward the
skate until they touch the blade holder.

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  Move 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  Left and  Right 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.