Velasa Sports Sparx ES100 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
ES100 + PS100 SKATE SHARPENER

ENGLISH 1
FRANÇAIS 33
DEUTSCHE 69
SVENSKA 103
SUOMALAINEN 137
РУССКИЙ 171

SAFETY 1
Safety Precautions 1
FCC Notice
(for U.S. Customers) 2
Industry Canada Compliance 2
Environmental protection 2
Conformity with Directives 2
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
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 20
Youth Skates 21
Sharpening New Steel 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
Error Types 23
User Interface prompts 24
ES100 Skate Sharpener Only 24
ES100 + PS100 24
Error Codes 25
MAINTENANCE 27
Removing and Emptying the Dust Tray 27
Replacing the air Filter 27
Traveling With The Sharpener 28
WARRANTY 30
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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. 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. Emptying
the Dust Tray 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 talk to a Sparx Hockey
Customer Service Representative at:
sparxhockey.com/support
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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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

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INTRODUCTION 5
TECHNICAL SPECIfICATIONS
SKATE COMPATIBILITY
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
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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION6
GETTING TO KNOW yOUR SPARX SHARPENER
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PART DESCRIPTION
AKeypad
BClamp Lever
CProtective Slot Covers
DDust Tray
EGlass Door
FTravel Screw Slot
GLever Dock
HCarriage
JAlignment Adjustment Knob
KPower Input Port
LAir Filter
MSkate Clamp
NGrinding Ring Shaft
PHeight Adjustment Knob
QThumb Nut

INTRODUCTION 7
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
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Do not discard the Sparx Sharpener box.
The box has been designed to adequately
protect the Sparx Sharpener during travel
and should be used whenever transporting
the machine. Product returns for any reason
without the original box will incur additional
charges.
PART DESCRIPTION
1Travel Guard
2Travel Screw
3Goalie Risers (2)
4Leather Strop
5Youth Skate Adapters (2)
6Optical Alignment Tool
7Honing Stone
8Alignment Ring
9Grinding Ring
10 Clamp Lever
11 Power Cord

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B C
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.
JAir Filter
Indicates replacement needed. (ES100)
Indicates External Vacuum Power Needed.
(PS100)

INTRODUCTION 9
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.
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.

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SETUP 11
ASSEMBLING THE
SHARPENER
To watch the How-To video, visit
sparxhockey.com/assembly
1INSTALL 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.
A
B
2REMOVE THE TRAVEL GUARD
Open the Skate Clamp by pressing and
holding down the Clamp Lever. Remove
the Travel Guard. Release the Clamp Lever.
1
2
3REMOVE THE TRAVEL
SCREW
Remove the Travel Screw (A) by turning
counter-clockwise until loose.
A
4STORING THE TRAVEL
SCREW
Install the Travel Screw into the storage
location on the Travel Guard (A) by
turning clockwise until hand-tight. Do not
over-tighten.
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5PLUG 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).
A
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.
INSTALLING THE
PV100VACUUM
PS100 Skate Sharpener Only
1CONNECT 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.
2CONNECT 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.
1INSTALL 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 (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.
A
B
C
2INSTALL 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 Alignment Tool into the
slot and let it fall into place. Release the
Clamp Lever.

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3INITIATE 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 white.
4LOCATE 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.
AB
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.
C
5INSPECT 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.
6LOCATE THE ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Open the Glass Door and locate the gray y
Alignment Adjustment Knob (A) inside of
the sharpener.
A
7ADJUST 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.

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8END ALIGNMENT MODE
End Alignment Mode by pressing the c
Alignment Button.
9REMOVE THE OPTICAL
ALIGNMENT TOOL
Press down on the Clamp Lever to open
the Skate Clamp. Remove the Optical
Alignment Tool.
10REMOVE 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

OPERATION 15
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.
To watch the How-To video, visit
sparxhockey.com/loadskate
1LOAD 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 Clamp. Release the Clamp Lever.
2CLOSE THE PROTECTIVE
SLOT COVERS
Move each Protective Slot Cover (A) in
toward the skate until they touch the blade
holder.
On the ES100, the Safety Lights (B)
extinguish when in proper closed position.
B B
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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.
Prior to adjusting grinding ring height, it is
important that we first 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.
A
B
C
When the intersection zone is a curved
surface (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 (shown below, in
A), the first contact between the Grinding
Ring and the blade should be just below the
point.
A
B
C
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.
2INSPECT 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 is too high (B) and too low (C). A
Grinding Ring contacting in the right zone
is shown below as A. 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.
If the skate blade is worn down the graphic
below shows a contact point that is too
low (B) and a Grinding Ring contacting the
blade at the proper point (A).
B
A