Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Polisher VSP230 User Manual

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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
FACTORY SERVICE AND 
TRAINING CENTER:   
3625 W. Teco Ave., 
     Suite #5
    
     Las Vegas, NV 89118
Hours of Operation:       7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
Telephone Number:     702-837-9515
Toll-Free Number:     888-292-5742
   ALPHA® TOOL REPAIR SERVICE
Limited Warranty of Alpha® Wet Polisher
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.
   WARRANTY 
						

							EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
  Name of Manufacturer:   Alpha Professional Tools®
  Address of Manufacturer:  103 Bauer Drive
    Oakland, NJ 07436 
    USA
Herewith declares that:
ELECTRIC HAND TOOL:    “Alpha
® Wet Polisher”
  Make:   Alpha Professional Tools
®
  Type:   VSP-230
  
-Does comply with the provisions of the Mechanism Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC 
Directive 2004/108/EC including the subsequent amendments.
And furthermore declares that:
-The following (parts/clauses of) harmonized standards have been applied: 
EN60745-1:2009, EN60745-2-3:2007, EN60745-2-3:2007/FprAC:2009, EN60745-2-
3:2007/FprA1:200X, EN62233:2008, EN55014-1:2006, EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-
3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005, and EN55014-2:1997+A1:2001
Year of affi x CE Marking: 2009
Oakland, New Jersey USA
      Nao Takahashi
(President) Dec / 2009
Assembled in ChinaLast revised: 12/2009
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 the address printed on the cover of this manual, transportation prepaid. 
Do not send tool accessories.
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APPENDIX A
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What applications is the Alpha® VSP-230 recommended for?
A. The Alpha
® VSP-230 is recommended for wet polishing, wet core drilling, profi ling 
and grinding.
Q.  What is the warranty for this VSP-230?
A. Alpha Professional Tools
®  warranties the VSP-230 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-230 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-230, we recommend that you send it in to our 
repair department for some preventative maintenance.
Q.  What is the RPM of the VSP-230?
A.  This polisher is a variable speed polisher with an RPM range of 500 – 2,800.
Q.  What shall I do if my VSP-230 breaks down and I need to complete the job 
immediately?
A.  This largely depends upon the time frame involved. The fi rst 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.
Q.  The GFCI is tripping frequently. What I can I do?
A.  If the GFCI is tripping frequently, there could be several problems.
  1.  Water is getting inside the polisher.  Dry the tool with compressed air and try 
to prevent water from getting into the polisher.
  2. The voltage drops due to sharing the same power source in a work area.
  3. Too much force is applied to the tool.  Back-off on the pressure.
  4.  The outlet may be loose.  Make sure the power cord plug is tightly inserted 
in the power outlet.
  5. Contact Alpha Professional Tools
® tool repair department for further advice.
Q.  If my VSP-230 breaks down, whom should I contact for repair? 
						

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A.  Contact the dealer where you purchased the tool or Alpha Professional Tools® 
directly at 800-648-7229.
Q.  Can I use my VSP-230 as a wet cutting tool with a diamond blade?
A.  No. The VSP-230 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-230 
as a cutting tool.  Do not attempt to cut with the VSP-230.
Q.  Can I use my VSP-230 for dry polishing applications?
A.  No. The VSP-230 is designed for wet use only.  Alpha
® recommends using our 
AWP-158/214 for dry polishing applications.
Q.  How can I get the parts list and schematic for the VSP-230?
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-230 will accept?
A.  The VSP-230 will accept accessories up to 127mm.  Do not attempt to use 
accessories larger than 127mm for safety reasons.  In addition, large accessories 
require more torque than the VSP-230 can provide. Operating the VSP-230 under 
these conditions will result in overheating failure.
Q.  Can I use the VSP-230 for drilling applications such as faucet holes?
A.  Yes. The VSP-230 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 liters of water does the Alpha
® VSP-230 use per minute?
A. The Alpha
® VSP-230 has a throughput of approximately 4.2 liters per minute with 
the water valve fully open.
 HELPFUL HINTS
1.  If your VSP-230 does not start, check the carbon brushes for proper seating.
2.  If the VSP-230 does not re-start, check and reset the GFCI.
3.  Avoid dragging the VSP-230 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 
profi ling. 
						

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Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
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Alpha Professional Tools
®
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Assembled in ChinaRevised: 09/2008