This Manual is Bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16-inch Open-End Belt Sander Model 1632 WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Part No.
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model 1632 Sander. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Sander and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................ 4-5 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................6 Receiving the Sander .....................................................................................................................................
! SAFETY RULES As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this sander. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with this machine. Electrical grounding.
Careless acts. Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance or when changing blades. A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete. Maintain tools in top condition.
SPECIFICATIONS: 1632 Open-End Sander Working width (reversing stock) ....................................................................................................................... 16" (32") Working thickness...................................................................................................................................................... 5" Minimum board length..........................................................................................................................
RECEIVING THE SANDER Remove the sander from its crate and inspect for damage to ensure all parts are intact. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately upon discovery. Before proceeding with installation, read your instruction manual thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with correct set-up, maintenance and safety procedures.
6. Turn on the feed belt and verify that the belt feeds into the machine. It if turns toward the user, disconnect the machine from the power source and switch only two of the power leads (on 3 Phase machine). SWITCHING VOLTAGE The 3 Phase machine is pre-wired for 230V operation. If 460V is needed, see the wiring box cover on the reduction motor and the main motor. BOTH motors must be switched if changing from 230V to 460V. The transformer, behind the control panel, must also be switched from 230V to 460V.
NOTE: There is a limit switch at both ends of the upper roller. If the sanding belt comes in contact with these limit switches, the brakes will be activated. FEED BELT TRACKING & TENSION Tracking and tension for the feed belt is controlled by two socket set screws on each side of the belt (A) as shown in Figure 4. ADJUSTING TABLE PARALLEL TO SANDING SURFACE The table comes pre-adjusted from the factory. Check its parallelism by running a 16" wide piece of plywood through the sander.
OPERATION CONTROLS (Figure 7): Emergency stop (A) will stop the feeding belt and sanding belt. The button must be turned clockwise to reset sanding functions. Amp Meter (B) displays the amperage. Feeding Start (C) will start the feeding belt only. Feeding Stop (D) will stop the feeding belt only. Sanding Belt Start (E) will start the sanding belt only. Sanding Belt Stop (F) will stop the sanding belt only. NOTE: The orange bar on the front of the infeed roller acts as a safety stop.
6. Turn on the power to the machine. 7. Start the sanding belt. 8. Start the feeding conveyor. NOTE: If you are sanding a workpiece greater than 16 inches, pull out the support extension, and tighten the wing nuts. After the first pass, the workpiece can be spun around and fed back through the machine, for a maximum sanding width of 32 inches.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING for 1632 Open-End Sander PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The sanding belt clogs quickly. 1. Sandpaper grit too small. 2. Too much material is being sanded off. 3. The wood is too dirty or oily. 4. Suction is insufficient. 1. 2. 3. 4. Edges round when sanding. 1. Too much material being removed. 1. Reduce sanding depth. The thickness differs on left and right sides of workpiece. 1. Conveyor table is not parallel to the 1. Adjust table to parallel. contact roller or platen. 2.
PARTS LIST: Air Control Assembly (1632 Sander) No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6293482 6293483 6293484 6293485 6293486 6293487 6293488 6293489 6293250 6293252 6293490 6293491 6293492 6293493 6293494 Filter .............................................................................................................. 1 Solenoid Valve .............................................................................................. 1 Brake Cylinder ......................
PARTS LIST: Electricity Control & Upper Adj. Roller (1632 Sander) No. Part No.
Electricity Control & Upper Adj.
PARTS LIST: Sanding Drum Assembly (1632 Sander) No. Part No.
PARTS LIST: Sanding Drum Assembly (1632 Sander) continued No. Part No. Description 54 55 56 57 58 6293294 6293218 6293295 6293296 6293297 6293298 6293299 6293300 6293301 6293302 6293303 6293304 6293305 6293306 6293210 6293330 6293331 6293332 6293333 6293334 6293209 6293335 6293336 6293337 6293338 6293339 6293340 6293341 6293342 6293343 6293344 6293345 6293346 6293347 6293348 6293349 6293350 6293501 Pad....................................................................................................
Sanding Drum Assembly (1632 Sander) 18
PARTS LIST: Base & Table Adjust Assembly (1632 Sander) No. Part No.
PARTS LIST: Base & Table Adjust Assembly (1632 Sander) continued No. Part No. Description 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 6293218 6293463 6293267 6293464 6293450 6293465 6293466 6293209 6293467 6293468 6293277 6293342 6293469 6293300 6293289 6293470 6293471 6293472 6293210 6293457 6293473 6293331 6293474 6293475 6293476 6293477 6293478 6293479 6293210 6293480 6293481 Flat Washer, 3/8..............................................................................................4 Shaft ...
Base & Table Adjust Assembly (1632 Sander) 21
PARTS LIST: Conveyor Belt & Table; Reduction Motor (1632 Sander) No. Part No.
PARTS LIST: Conveyor Belt & Table; Reduction Motor (1632 Sander) continued No. Part No. Description Quantity 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 6293289 6293394 6293300 6293395 6293396 6293397 6293398 6293241 6293399 6293400 6293401 6293402 6293403 6293404 6293405 6293406 6293407 6293408 6293409 6293330 6293410 6293411 6293212 6293412 6293331 6293413 6293414 6293500 Hex Nut, 5/16............................................................................
Conveyor Belt & Table (1632 Sander) 24
Reduction Motor (1632 Sander) 25
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (1632 Sander) 460V – 3 Phase 26
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (1632 Sander) 230V – 1 Phase / 3 Phase 27
WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.
