Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Polisher VSP120 User Manual

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ALPHA® TOOL REPAIR SERVICE
For more information concerning Alpha®  tool repair service, please 
contact the Alpha® repair centers listed below:
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS:   Alpha Professional Tools®  
     103 Bauer Drive
     Oakland, NJ 07436
Hours of Operation :     8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Telephone	Number:      201-337-3343
Toll-Free	Number:	      800-648-7229
wArrANTY
  Limited  Warranty  of  Alpha®  Wet  Polisher  for  the  USA  and  Canada  ONLY! 
Alpha Professional Tools
®  warrants this product against defects in material 
and  workmanship  for  a  period  of  180  days  from  the  date  of  original  retail 
purchase (proof of purchase required). If Alpha Professional Tools®  receives 
notice  of  such  defects  during  the  warranty  period,  our  obligation  assumed 
under  this  warranty  is  limited  to  the  repair  or  replacement  of  parts,  without 
charge. This warranty does not apply to tool accessories.
For  Warranty  Claims:  Send  complete  tool  with  all  your  information  and 
details of the problem to your nearest Alpha
®  Repair Center, transportation 
prepaid. Do not send tool accessories.  
						

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APPENDIX A
FrEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTiONS
Q.  What applications is the Alpha® VSP-120 recommended for?
A.   The  Alpha
® VSP-120 is recommended for wet polishing, wet core 
drilling, profiling and grinding.
Q.  What is the warranty for this VSP-120?
A.   
Alpha Professional Tools
®  warranties the VSP-120 against defects 
in material and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the date 
of original retail purchase (proof of purchase required). Please 
complete the warranty registration card upon receipt and mail 
immediately for prompt warranty service. Our obligation assumed 
under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts 
without charge. The warranty does not apply to tool accessories. 
The warranty for repairs is 30 days on the parts and labor.
Q.  Does the VSP-120 have a maintenance program?
A.   Alpha Professional Tools
®  does not offer any type of maintenance 
program. However, we do recommend periodic checking and/or 
replacement of the carbon brushes for extended service life. if you 
should hear or detect unusual noise during the operation of the 
VSP-120, we recommend that you send it in to our repair department 
for some preventative maintenance.
Q.  What is the RPM of the VSP-120?
A.    This polisher is a variable speed polisher with an rPM range of 500 
– 2,800.
Q.    What shall I do if my VSP-120 breaks down and I need to complete the 
job immediately?
A.   This  largely  depends  upon  the  time  frame  involved.  The  first 
step would be to check and replace the carbon brushes. Alpha 
Professional Tools
®  has two warranty service centers and can turn 
your tool repair around in a 3-5 day period. Please contact Alpha® 
for information or send tool to your nearest regional repair center.  
For additional information or alternative solutions please contact 
our tool repair department.  
						

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Q. The GFCI is tripping frequently. What I can I do?
A.   if the GFCi is tripping frequently, there could be several problems.
water is getting inside the polisher. Dry the tool with compressed 
air and try to prevent water from getting into the polisher.The 
voltage drops due to sharing the same power source in a work area.
Too much force is applied to the tool.  Back-off on the pressure.
The outlet may be loose.  Make sure the power cord plug is tightly 
inserted in the power outlet.  Contact Alpha Professional Tools® tool 
repair department for further advice.
Q.    If my VSP-120 breaks down, whom should I contact for repair?
A.    Contact the dealer where you purchased the tool or Alpha 
Professional Tools
® directly at 800-648-7229.
Q.    Can I use my VSP-120 as a wet cutting tool with a diamond blade?
A.   No. The VSP-120 only has a 2,800 no load rPM rating. This is not 
enough  rPM for cutting applications with a diamond blade. it is 
unsafe to use the VSP-120 as a cutting tool.  Do not attempt to cut 
with the VSP-120.
Q.    Can I use my VSP-120 for dry polishing applications?
A.   No. The VSP-120 is designed for wet use only.  Alpha®  recommends 
using our A wP-158/214 for dry polishing applications.
Q.    How can I get the parts list and schematic for the VSP-120?
A.    There are several ways to obtain information such as this from Alpha 
Professional Tools
®. it is available on our website www.alpha-tools.
com or by contacting our Tool Dept Help Desk at 800-648-7229.
Q.    What is the proper RPM for polishing Engineered Stone?
A.   Any rPM range on this polisher will work for polishing engineered 
stone. Using slower rPM together with the Alpha®  Ceramica EX will 
provide the optimum polish on engineered stone material.
Q.    What is the largest diameter accessory that the VSP-120 will accept?
A.   The VSP-120 will accept accessories up to 5”. Do not attempt to 
use accessories larger than 5” for safety reasons.  in addition, 
large accessories require more torque than the VSP-120 can 
provide. Operating the VSP-120 under these conditions will result in 
overheating failure.  
						

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Q.   Can I use the VSP-120 for drilling applications such as faucet 
holes?
A.   
Yes. The VSP-120 can be used with Alpha® Core Bits to drill 
faucet mounting holes.  we recommend using the provided   
C-Handle attachment and a template.
Q.    How many gallons of water does the Alpha® VSP-120 use per minute?
A.   The Alpha®  VSP-120 has a throughput of approximately 1.1 gallons 
per minute with the water valve fully open.
HELPFUL HINTS
1.    If  your  VSP-120  does  not  start,  check  the  carbon  brushes  for  proper 
seating.
2.  If the VSP-120 does not re-start, check and reset the GFCI.
3.    Avoid  dragging  the  VSP-120  on  top  of  stone  surfaces.  The  aluminum 
body may leave marks on the surface.
4.    The C-Shape handle attached to the polisher is highly recommended for 
more stability of the polisher during certain applications such as: surface 
polishing, core drilling and profiling.  
						

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
Model No.                  Serial No.
Company Name: _____________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: _______________________State: ________Zip: _______________
Telephone: __________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ______________________________________________
Dealer’s Name: 
_________________________________
Note:  Serial & Model Number must be included for proper registration.
(800) 648-7229
Register online at:
www.alpha-tools.com/productregistration.aspx
Mail or Fax to:
Alpha Professional Tools
®
103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436  Fax: 800-286-0114
Photocopy of product registration form will be accepted.
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Assembled in China Last revised: 12/2013