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MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010
Vector Power Head ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Machine Use and Care ........................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Terms .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Vector Power Head Installation on MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher ............................................................. 5
Vector Power Head Installation on a Dual Grinder Polisher Base ................................................................ 9
Water Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Air Connections ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Air Connections for Use in Europe ....................................................................................................... 11
Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................... 11
Activating the Vector Power Head .............................................................................................................. 12
Alpha Beta Grinder Polishers ......................................................................................................... 12
MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher ...................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Distance between the Specimen Holder and the Platen Base ....................................... 13
Adjusting the Locking Ring when Using the APEX System ................................................................. 14
Adjusting the Specimen Holder Location on the Platen Base .............................................................. 14
Specimen Holders ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Central Force Specimen Holder ........................................................................................................... 15
Single Force Specimen Holder ............................................................................................................. 16
Vector Power Head Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 17
Operating the Vector Power Head .............................................................................................................. 20
Single Force .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Central Force ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Replacing the Power Head Drive Belt .................................................................................................. 22
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Single Force Specimen Holders with Retaining Rings ......................................................................... 23
Central Force Specimen Holders ......................................................................................................... 23
Other ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Assembly Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Buehler Office Addresses World Wide ........................................................................................................ 36