OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL Floor Covering Scraper Model SFCS-16 Revision #3 (02/23/06) STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS DEPARTMENT: A DIVISION OF MULTIQUIP INC. 800-427-1244 FAX: 800-672-7877 POST OFFICE BOX 6254 CARSON, CA 90749 310-537-3700 • 888-252-STOW [888-2527869] FAX: 310-537-1986 • FAX: 800-556-1986 E-MAIL: stow@multiquip.com • WWW: stowmfg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS STOW SFCS-16 Floor Covering Scrapper Table Of Contents................................................................................................................................. 3 Parts Ordering Procedures ................................................................................................................... 4 Notice to Operators...............................................................................................................................
PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES When ordering parts, please supply the following information: Dealer account number Dealer name and address Shipping address (if different than billing address) Return fax number Application Model number Quantity, part number and description of each Note: part Unless otherwise indicated by customer, all Specify preferred method of shipment: orders are treated as “Standard Orders”, and will FedEx or UPS Ground ship within 24 hours.
NOTICE TO OPERATORS IF YOU CAN NOT READ OR DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR PROPER ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. SI TU NO PUEDES LE'ER O NO COMPRENDES EL CONTENIDO DE ESTE MANUAL FAVOR DE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA. FABRICA PARA ASSISTENCIA- A PROPIA ANTES DE INTENTAR PARA OPERAR ESTE PRODUCTO.
NOTICE TO OPERATORS CAUTION The concept of electrically powered, walk-behind type floor covering removal equipment has been successfully utilized for many years as a practical solution to many types of floor covering removal requirements. The basic concept is proven and well accepted within the associated marketplaces. Use of a FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER requires strenuous work activity.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONAL DATA SHEET The following undersigned operators of the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER described and/or pertaining to this Operator Manual have received formal safety and operational information/instruction from the undersigned owner(s)/instructor(s) in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDE SOME COMMON SENSE GUIDES TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY WITH THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER. NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER AS TO THE ABSOLUTE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION OR STATEMENT. THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO DEAL PRINCIPALLY WITH COMMON PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED IN THE USE OF THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of back related injuries. Always lift the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER with leg muscles and not with the back. 6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER (or other, similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS personal injury. Keep all body parts, loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the oscillating blade/accessory 5) Start the motor according to the instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize the possibility of unexpected blade/accessory oscillation. Unexpected blade/accessory oscillation can result in the loss of machine control and the possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION Assembly The STOW SFCS16 FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is shipped from the factory secured on a specially designed wooden pallet and protected from external damage by a corrugated carton or wood crate. If shipped with a corrugated carton, the Surface Grinder is secured to the pallet with wood support strips. Remove the carton or crate immediately upon receipt using suitable tools to remove the nails. REMOVING THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER FROM THE PALLET.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION backwards toward the operator. FIGURE 2. Position the adjustable section at a comfortable height. Reinstall the threaded knobs and tighten until the studs trust up tight against the adjustable handle section. CAUTION The ergonomic design considerations of the adjustable section of the operator handle will only function if the handle grips are installed facing backwards (toward) the operator.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION cutting edge faces down against the surface. FIGURE 4. This configuration allows the blade to skim over the surface and minimize any tendency to gouge or dig into the wood. A slotted blade configuration is employed to lower installation and removal time. The slotted configuration is also intended to help minimize direct exposure of hands, arms and other body parts to the blade during the installation or removal process. DANGER THE BLADE IS EXTREMELY SHARP.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION Flip the blade over for use on wood surfaces. Specific blades are available for removing covering materials from either concrete or wood surfaces. This blade design does not allow it to be flipped over for use on both concrete and wood surfaces. FIGURE 6. Ceramic Tile Ripper Attachment. This attachment is designed for light to medium duty projects requiring the removal of ceramic, thicker VCT and linoleum tiles, hardwood floors, etc, from concrete and wood surfaces.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. 1) Properly disconnect the extension cord or the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER from the power source. 2) To place the operator handle in the work position, move the handle upright so that the ball-detent pins can be inserted through the operator handle and main frame. Determine the ball-detent pins are inserted through the operator handle and main frame to fully expose the ball detent. FIGURE 9.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 5) Wear proper safety apparel and equipment. Use the T-handled Allen wrench to loosen the button head cap screws which secure the fence plate to the exciter plate. This will allow the blade to slide in between the fence plate and the exciter plate. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE FENCE PLATE FROM THE EXCITER PLATE. The fence plate has an integral stop which the edge of the blade thrusts up against. FIGURE 12.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION CAUTION Do not substitute a different fastener type for the button head capscrew configuration. The button head configuration was chosen for operational considerations. The use of another fastener types can increase the potential for property damage and/or personal injury. DANGER BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. CONTACT WITH THE BLADE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. BLADES ARE PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE CUTTING EDGE.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION CAUTION Improper knob tension and/or improperly securing the operator handle to the main frame can result in an unstable platform configuration. An unstable platform configuration can result in property damage and/or personal injury. BACK IN THE SERVICE POSITION. IF THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER IS NOT POSITIONED IN A STABLE CONFIGURATION, WITH ADEQUATE COUNTERWEIGHT PROPERLY SECURED, UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT CAN ALLOW THE MACHINE TO FALL BACK TO THE WORK SURFACE.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. BLADES ARE PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE CUTTING EDGE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REMOVING AND/OR REINSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE COVER. STORE THE BLADE WITH THE PROTECTIVE COVER PROPERLY INSTALLED TO MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR BLADE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. 7) Return the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER to its normal operating position. 8) Determine that the ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in the OFF position.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION DANGER CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER UP INTO A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF ONE PERSON ALONE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER FROM A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF ONE PERSON ALONE.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION DANGER platform configuration can result in property damage and/or personal injury. LIFTING, LOWERING AND TRANSPORTING THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER WITH A BLADE OR CERAMIC TILE RIPPER ATTACHMENT INSTALLED CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. 4) When transporting to and from the jobsite, block the bottom of the main frame to prevent direct impact blows against the exciter plate.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 5) Providing proper voltage and amperage levels to the electric motor is essential to obtain maximum productivity and service life. Low voltage and amperage levels will cause the motor to overheat. The motor is equipped with automatic thermal protection device that will stop it before major internal damage can result. After the motor has cooled to an acceptable temperature level, the switch must be manually activated to restart. FIGURE 21.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 9) Couple the NEMA L5-15R receptacle of the factory supplied extension cord and the NEMA L5-15P plug located on the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER together. Twist to lock. FIGURE 22. Connect the GFI to the power source receptacle. 10) Grasp the operator handle with firm gripping. When starting the electric motor, apply a down force directly to the operator handle to help reduce the amount of static machine weight against the work surface.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 1) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER utilizes an offset weight design (termed the exciter) that moves the blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment with a random orbit oscillation. This design configuration substantially enhances machine control and reduces fatigue as long as the blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment does not come in direct contact with a protruding obstruction from the floor.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF MACHINE CONTROL, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS PROCEDURE IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER ON FLOORS AND/OR SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. 3) Proper operator posture and stance will enhance productivity rates and minimize fatigue. Adjust the operator handle height to place the handle grips at approximately waist level. Keep the upper body as vertical as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION blade manufacturing process, but can significantly increase overall productivity rates versus the continued use of a dull blade. Remove the blade from the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER per the procedures outlined in this manual. Clamp the blade in a suitable vice. Use the file to sharpen the blade with a procedure similar to that of sharpening a rotary lawnmower blade. FIGURE 28.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION water and/or any other conductive material on the work surface can substantially increase the potential electrocution concern for the operator and/or associated work personnel. DANGER PROTECTION AGENCY CODES AND REGULATIONS. MANY ACCUMULATED MATERIALS CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS AND REQUIRE PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. CONTACT THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE AGENCIES FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION surface without first stopping the machine to adjust mechanical linkages or bend over to operate a crank lever system. The Back-Saver™ Control System features a crank lever located on the operator console. FIGURE 29. Crank the lever clockwise to decrease the blade angle. Turn the crank lever counterclockwise to increase the blade angle.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 8) Part Number SFCS16-1900 Blade can be mounted to the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER in the offset configuration to allow coverings to be removed from under the kick panel areas of cabinets and other, unaccessible locations. A stiffener is included with this blade as a standard accessory and must be mounted whenever this blade is utilized to minimize blade deflection. FIGURE 31. SOURCE RECEPTACLE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK OR REPAIR.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION b) To lubricate the exciter bearing housing casting. The exciter unit utilizes a sealed type ball bearing. The Zerk® fitting provides lubrication for the self-aligning feature of the bearing unit. Consult the LUBRICATION section for additional information. Sleeve type bearings are self-lubricating and will not normally require additional lubrication during their normal service life.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE. The electric motor is capable of operating for many years with a reasonably small amount of maintenance. Before attempting to service the motor, disconnect the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER from the power supply. Clean the motor surfaces periodically, preferably with a vacuum cleaner. Heavy accumulations of dirt and lint will result in overheating and premature failure of the motor.
TROUBLESHOOTING Improper blade angle. Readjust blade angle. Troubleshooting ELECTRIC MOTOR. ACCELERATED EXCITER SHAFT BEARING WEAR AND/OR FAILURE MOTOR FAILS TO START ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Place switch in the ON position. Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned bearing housing/mounting surfaces. Replace bearing and realign bearing housing/mounting surface. Thermal protection switch activated. Allow time for motor to cool.
STORAGE Storage Proper procedure for long term storage of the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER will protect it against the effects of corrosion and damage. If the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is not to be operated for a period of 30 days or more, proceed to store as follows: 1) Never store the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER with the blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment installed. Remove the blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment from the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER per the procedures outlined in this manual.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications FRAME STRUCTURE................................................................................. Unitized, Welded Steel Plate DRIVE SYSTEM ........................................................................... Random 0rbit, Direct Shaft Mount. NUMBER OF ELASTOMERIC RUBBER MOUNTS ..................... 4 WIDTH ........................................................................................... 14-1/2 inches (368 mm) WIDTH (AT OPERATOR HANDLE)..........................
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EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Section 1: Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a particular part is used. Model Number-Where indicated, this shows that the corresponding part is utilized only with this specific model number or model number variant.
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS STOW MODEL SFCS-16 FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER 1 TO 3 UNITS Qty. P/N Description 1 ............ SFCS160320 .........BEARING, 2-BOLT FLANGE S/N 26814 AND BELOW 1 ............ SFCS160321 .........BEARING, 2-BOLT FLANGE S/N 26815 AND ABOVE 1............. SFCSSP80430.......BRARING FLANGE 1............. SFCS161000 .........CORD, EXT. W/GFCI 1............. SFCS160270 .........FILE 1............. SFCS160250 .........FILE HANDLE 1............. SFCSHUB4720C ..PLUG, TWIST LOCK MALE 15A 1...........
ADJUSTABLE AXLE ASSY. ADJUSTABLE AXLE ASSY.
ADJUSTABLE AXLE ASSY. ADJUSTABLE AXLE ASSY. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO. SFCS160060 SFCS160130 SFCS160050 SFCS21020800 SFCS160240 SFCS5500590 SFCS6600410 SFCS62122400 SFCS200682 SFCS62121200 SFCS18100000 SFCS17100000 SFCS160090 SFCS17050000 SFCS16050000 SFCS55050600 SFCS-16 PART NAME AXLE AXLE ARM ASSY.
REPLACEMENT CUTTING BLADES ASSY. REPLACEMENT CUTTING BLADES ASSY.
REPLACEMENT CUTTING BLADES ASSY. REPLACEMENT CUTTING BLADES ASSY. NO. 1 PART NO. SFCS161100 PART NAME BLADE, STRAIGHT 4”X6” GENERAL PURPOSE REMOVAL PROJECTS ON BOTH CONCRETE & WOOD SURFACES 2 SFCS161200 BLADE, ANGLED 6” WIDE MASTIC & THIN FILM COVERINGS REMOVAL ON ONCRETE SURFACES ONLY. 3 SFCS161300 BLADE, STRAIGHT 3”X10 GENERAL PURPOSE REMOVAL 1 PROJECTS ON BOTH CONCRETE & WOOD SURFACES 4 SFCS161400 BLADE, ANGLED 10” WIDE MASTIC & THIN FILM COVERINGS REMOVAL ON CONCRETE SURFACES ONLY.
FRAME ASSY. FRAME ASSY.
FRAME ASSY. FRAME ASSY. NO. 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 PART NO.
FRAME ASSY. FRAME ASSY.
FRAME ASSY. FRAME ASSY. NO. 20 21 22 PART NO.
OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY. OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY.
OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY. OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART NO.
DECALS DECALS SFCS-16 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #3 (02/23/06) PAGE 48
DECALS DECALS NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 PART NO. DCLSDP SP85030 510164 SFCS165020 SFCS165030 SP85040 SP85050 SFCS165010 CS85050 SFCS165040 SFCS245072 SFCS-16 PART NAME DECAL: “STOW LARGE” DECAL: WARNING DECAL: “STOW SMALL” DECAL: WARNING DECAL: WARNING DECAL: WARNING DECAL: WARNING DECAL: ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DECAL: WARNING DECAL: WARNING DECAL: ASSISTANCE QTY.
Effective : July 15, 2003 TERMS AND CONDITION OF SALE— PARTS Terms and Conditions of Sale STOW Construction Equipment PAYMENT TERMS Terms of payment for unit sales are 2% 15 days net 30 days from date of invoice unless otherwise specifically stated on our invoice. Parts invoices have terms of net 10 days. Minimum parts billing is $15.00 net. Applicable discounts will be computed on merchandise value only. Late charges will be assessed at prevailing rates.
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