Windsor Lightning 1500 User manual

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LIGHTNINGTM1500
Ultra High Speed Burnisher
Patentpending
Model L1500-20
WINDSOR INDUSTRIES, INC., 1351 W. Stanford Ave., Englewood, CO 80110 USA 303/762-1800 FAX [phone]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions must
always be followed, includingthe following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
This machine isfor commercial use.
WARNING: To reducethe risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
2. Use indoors only. Do not use outdoors and do not expose to rain.
3. Machines can cause a fire when operated near flammable vapors or materials.
Do not operate this machine near flammable fluids, dust, or vapors.
4. Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.
5. Do not leave the machine unattended. Unplug machine from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
6. Turn off all controls, before unplugging the machine.
7. Do not unplug machine by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Follow all instructions in this manual
concerning grounding the machine.
9. If the machine is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return
it to an Authorized service center.
10. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
11. Do not pull/run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
12. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
13. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
14. Do not use machine as a step.
15. Maintenanceand repairs must be done by qualified personnel.
16. To reduce the risk of fire, use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes
intended for machine application.
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INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your ma -
chine for shipping damage. Each unit is
operated and thoroughly inspected before
shipment, and any damage Is the re
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sponsibility of the delivering carrier who
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should be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
This rotary polisher is designed to oper -
ate on a standard 15 amp, 115 volt, 60 hz,
AC household current. Check that the
voltage shown on the serial number plate
is suitable for the supply available. Volt
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ages below 105 volts or above 125 volts
could cause damage to the motor.
NOTE 230 volt 50 hz model is available.
G RO U NDING I NSTRUCTIONS
This machine must be grounded. If it
should maifunctionor breakdown,ground
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ing providesa path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This machine is equipped
with a cord having an equipment rounding
conductor and grounding plug.yhe plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance wlth all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: improper connection of
the equipment
- groundingconductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
person
if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not
modify the plug providedwith the appliance
- If It will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This machine is for use on a nominal
120
- voltcircuit, and has a grounded plug
that looks like the plug illustrated
In Fig. A.
A temporary adapter that looks like the
adapter illustrated in Figs.
B and C may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pOle
receptacleas shown inFig. B If a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (Fig. A)
can be installedby a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extendlng from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be
held inplace by a metalscrew.
GROUNDING
PIN (A)
. ADAPTER
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
CONTROLS
TOP OF SWITCH HOUSING
Safety Interlock Thumb Levers
and squeeze
Circuit Breaker switch lever
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2 Slide outward
and squeeze
Circuit Breaker switch lever
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Indicator light ON when machine is
connected to electrical outlet.
To put machlhe in “store” position . . .
squeeze handle adjusting lever and fold
main handle forward. Release adjusting
lever to lock handle. Lift up on main
handleto store machine.
MACH IN E PREPARATION
WARNING: Always remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet before
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stalling or changing the polishing pad.
The drive pad is bolted to the machine.
A
threaded pad holder holds the polishing
padto the driver.
To install polishingpad
1. With the handle locked in the upright
position, tilt the machine back until
the handle
is resting on the floor ex -
posingthe drive pad.
2. Remove the pad holder by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Put the polishing pad on the drive pad
makingsure the pad iscentered. Install
the pad holderby turning clockwise.
Pullpolishing pad away from drive pad in
several places to insure pad is centered
on drive pad.
With the pad properly installed return
machineto upright position.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
The L1500-20is a high speed floor polish -
ing machineand should be operated in a
straight line
- forward and rearwad -
not sideto side as you would a low speed
polisher. Use the machine for olishin
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE fOR W&
SCRUBBING.
CAUTION: To prevent possibledamage
to the floor surface, always keep the
machine moving when the ad is in con
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tact wlth the floor. DO NO$ LIFT UP ON
THE HANDLETO APPLY PAD PRESSURE.
KEEP THE WHEELS
ON THE FLOOR AT
ALL TIMES.
TO START THE MACHINE
CAUTION: Because of the high starting
torque of the machine make sure you
hold the handlewith both hands.
1. Plug machine into the power su ply
and check that the red indicator {ght
(located on top of switch housing) is
on.
2 Pull up on the adjusting lever and
lower the handle to a comfortable
working height. Release adjusting
lever to lock handle inplace.
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3. Two safety interlock thumb levers are
locatedon top of switch housinghandle.
4. Slide thumb levers outward and apply
pressure to switch levers to activate
mainswitch.
NOTE The switch levers can be oper -
ated Independentlyof each other.
5. To stop the machinereleasethe switch
levers.
NOTE The machine is equipped with
a circuit breaker to protect the motor
1 in the event an overload condition
occurs. The circuit breaker is located
at the top of switch housing. Push the
reset button to restart the machine.
If
the breaker trips again, correct the
cause of overloading before proceed
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ing. The most common cause is an
excessively soiled polishingpad which
should be turned over, cleaned or
replaced.
6. At the end of daily cleaningcycle, put
machine in
“STORE” position. Do not
let machine rest on pad.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR L1500-20
WARNING: Remove machine power
cord from electrical source before mak
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ing any ad’ustments or repairs to the
machine. dnly quallfled malntenance
personnelare to performrepairs.
SWITCH HOUSING
CAUTION: When replacing switchesor
other electrical parts make sure wire
leads are connected to proper terminals.
Refertowiring diagram inservice manual
for assistance.
CIRCUIT BREAKER - INDICATOR LIQHT
1. Remove (4) screwsfrom rear cover.
MAIN SWITCH - LEVERS
1. Removescrew at each end of handle.
2. Remove (6) screwsfrom front housing.
3. Replacepartsas needed.
DRIVE PAD
1. Remove (3) screws holding pad holder
plate.
2. Remove (8) screws holding pad to
pulley. Installnew padas needed.
BELT
1. Removedrive pad.
2. Remove (4) screws holding brush
shroud and
(4) screws holding rear belt
cover.
4. Adjust belt tension by inserting screw
driver between frame and pulley and
applying downward pressure. Retighten
motor mounting bolts.
WHEELS - HANDLE PIVOT
BRACKETS
1. Wheels - Remove the center screw
holding wheel axle. When reinstalling
wheels add a small amount of silicone
lubricant to axle.
2. Pivot Brackets - Remove wheel axle
screw. Remove
(4) socket head screws
holding bracket to main frame. Repair
as needed.
PAD DRIVER PULLEY
1. Remove (4) bolts holding pulley to
mainframe.
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3. Loosen (4) bolts holding motor and
slide motor forward. Roll belt off pulley.
PULLEY BEARINGS
1. Remove snap ring from shaft. Use L<
arbor press or hammer with rod and
tube to remove bearings. Replace bear
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ingsas needed.
NOTE If bearings are seized in pulley
use a propane torch to apply a small
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MOTOR
The L1500-20 is equipped with a rectified
DC permanent magnet motor. An external
mounted warning light will
" light up "
when the carbon notor brushes become
wornand replacementis required.
115 VOLT WlRlNQ DIAQRAM
SWITCHES
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RED LIGHT
POWER
ON CIRCUIT BREAKER
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WORN BRUSHES
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1. To access motor - remove (4) screws
holding motor cover.
2. Remove rear transport wheels and axle.
3. Remove (2) screws holding motor
shroud. (Locatedfront and rear)
4. Removeinspection band from motor.
5. Use a hook to pull brush springs out
of the way. Pullold brushes out of the
holder. install the new brushes making
sure the brush lead does not prevent
free movement of the brushes in the
holder.
CAUTION: Make sure the brush with
the
YELLOW sensor lead is installed
inthe same holder as the old brush.
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250 VOLT WlRlNQ DIAQRAM
SWITCHES
RED LIGHT
POWER
ON
BLACK
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MOTOR COVER - - - - - -
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1 70088 SCr. 10 - 32 x 1/2 PHMS
2 87016 Washer, #lo Star
3 87093 Washer, #lox 1 0
4 89063 Wheel. 5 x 1 x 318 - Transport
5 03050 Axle. Rear Wheel
6 87003 Washer, 3/8 I0 x 7/8 OD
7 57040 Nut, 112 NPT Conduit
8 73195 Strain Relief. 1/2 NPT
9A 27330 Cover (115V)
96 27346 Cover (220 - 24Ov)
10 87004
Washer, #12 Dress
11 70050 SCr, 10 - 32 X 3/4 OHMS
12 34166 Frame, 11500
13 62259 Plate. Handle Mounting
15 70020 Scr. 114-20 X 112 HHMS
16 70345 Scr. 5/16 - 18 X 2 SHCS
17 70335 Scr. 10 - 32 X 1/2 PHTF
18 73324 Spacer, Handle pivot Gear
19 36081 Gear, 40T - Handle pivot
20 41143 Handle Plvot with Hook
21 03054 Axle, Wheel
14 87025 Washer, 114 Star
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22 89064 Wheel.8~
5 42 70329
Scr. 114-20x 314 PHTF
64A 51041 Light, Neon lndlcalor (115V)
23 87008 Washer, 114 ID x 1 25 OD 43 70336
Scr. 10 - 32x 1 THMS
646 51044 hght. Neon Indicator (220 - 24OV)
24 70330
Set Scr. 5/16 - 18 x 112 Cone PT 44 27316
HandleEnd Cap
65 50394 Labsl. Clrcult Breaker
25 87086 Washer, M10x 30 PLTO 45 41162
Housing. Front Handle
66 57024 Nut, 3/8 - 27 Panel
46 50398 Label, Wlndsor Polisher 67 87101 Washer, 112 ID Sprlng
28 41141 Handle Plvot
27 20069 Clamp. Cord 47 70247 Scr, #lox 1 5 Sht Metal - A - 68A 14586 Clrcuit Breaker, 15A (115V)
28 70177 Scr. 10 - 32x 112 FHMS 48 73308 Spring, Polisher Handle 686 14312 Clrcul Breaker. 7A (220 - 24OV)
29A 80442 Wlre Asm. 115V Handle 49 51079 Lock, Swltch 69A 41164 Housing, Strain Aellef (115V)
296 88443 Wlre Asm. 220 - 240V Handle 50 41163 Housing. Rear Handle 696 41164A Housing, Strain Aellef (220-240V)
30 27308 Cable, Handle Lock 51 66111 Fin, 7/32x2 70 04068 Strain Relief Adaptor
31 73307 Spdng. Polisher Lock 52 51027 Lever, HandleSwitch 71 14587 Ferrule
32 51078 Lock, HandlePositlon 53 57106 Nut, 18 - 32 wlStar Washer 72 73366 Straln Reilef. 112 NPT
33 28006 Cord End, 115V Replacement 54 72062 Switch. Pollsher Replacement 73 50397 Label, 1500 Llphtnlng
34A 23130 Cord Sel. 1413 X 75R (115V) 55 70334 Scr. 8-32~ 2 25 PHMS 74 14574 Bumper. Motor Cover
35 73121 Strain Relief (220-240'4) 57 51029 Lever, Handle Release 76 50400 Label. BrushWear
36 87052 Washer, 22 X 17 X 2 5 (220-240V) 58 57030 Nut. 10 - 32 Lock 77 27309 Motor Cover
37 70333 Sr. #8x 314 Sht Metal - A - 59 62251 Plate. HandleLever 78 14590 Motor Cover Bracket
38 20034 Clamp, Cable
39 28023 Cord End (220-24OV)
40 27348 Cover. Cord End (220-240'4) 62 62252 Plate, Lever Plug 81 57104 Nut. 610-32 w/Slar Washer
41 70142 Scr. M4x 12 PHMS (220-24OV) 63 73104 Receptacle (220 - 24OV)
346 23134
Cord Set. 1413 X 75 fl (220-240V) 56 57014 Nut, 10 - 32Hex 75 57111 Nut. 3/8 - 16 Hex
60 50399
Label. Polisher Warning
79 70332 Scr, 3/8 - 16 x 2 Carriaw Boll
61 38138 Handle, L1500
80 70162 Scr. M0-32~3/8 PHMS
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Limited Warranty: Windsor Industries warrants that the
Windsor machine covered by this warranty is free from
defects in workmanship and materials under the following
6 YEARS On Rotationally Molded PolyethyleneTanks.
3 YEARS On Traverse Drive Motors, Gear Units, AC Induction Polisher Motors, all Metal
Chassis and Metal Frames.
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1 YEAR: On all other parts which are not specifically referenced herein, plus an extra
year (2 years total) on Rectified DC Polisher Motors and Scrubber Brush Motors.
The warranty period shall commence at the date of first purchase from an authorized Wlndsor
distributor and applies to defective parts only, not to failure caused by abuse or normaiwear.
Windsor will, at itsoption, repair or replacewithout charge, except for normai transportation
costs, pats that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accord
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ance with the Owners Instruction Manual and the Preventive Maintenance Guide where
applicable. This warranty shall apply to defects in material and workmanship only and
does not apply to: a) transportation damages, b) alterations by unauthorized persons,
c) misuse or abuse (Including use of Incompatible or corrosive chemicals or overloading of
capacity), d) failure caused by lack of proper maintenance and cleaning, e) batteries and
chargers which are warranted by the original manufacturer for one year, and f) normal
wear on items such as belts, brushes, bearings, capacitors, carbon brushes, clutches,
cords, filters, finishes, gaskets, hoses, pulleys, relays, rectifiers, and switches.
This warranty
is in lieu of ail warranties, expressed or implied, and releasesWindsor from
all other obligations and Iiabllitles. It is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada. Windsor
Industries is not responsible for costs of repairs performed by persons other than those
specifically authorized by Wlndsor. This warranty does not apply to damage or loss of
income due to malfunctioning of the machine. USE OF PARTS NOT APPROVED
BY
WINDSOR WILL VOID WARRANTY.
If a difficulty develops with this machine, contact the Dealer from whom you purchased
the product.
INDUSTRIES, INC., 1351 W. Stanford Ave., Englewood, CO 80110 USA 303/762-1800 FAX [phone]
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