Barranca Diamond SUPER CABMAKER-GP8 - Manual (Page 13)

13
The GP-8 Super Cabmaker is now ready for a power up test to be
performed. Turn the lever to the ON position (Fig 5) on the switch
box. Make sure no unusual sounds or vibrations occur when the
motor engages. If the motor coupling should loosen, use an allen
wrench to tighten the set screws. Liquid thread locker (removable
type) can be used on the setscrew threads to prevent loosening
during use.
PUMP SET-UP
A submersible electric water pump is used to supply water to the
polishing wheels as coolant and lubricant. It is recommended that
a 5 gallon bucket be used as a water reservoir into which the sub-
mersible pump should be placed. The level of the reservoir water
should be monitored so that water pump always remains fully submerged.
Fig 6 - Pump hose attached to water
pump outlet
Fig 7 - Water valve in the open
position
Fig 8 - Electrical outlet for
water pump
Connect the pump to the brass ON/OFF barbed lever valve at the rear of the hood with the included
1/4" ID water hose. Insert one end of the 1/4" ID water hose over the water pump outlet (Fig 6) and the
other end over the barbed end of the water valve inlet (Fig 6).
The pump can be plugged into the female receptacle plug accessory attached to the main switch box
(Fig 7) when using the GP-8 Super Cabmaker. Power to run the pump will occur once the switch box
lever is placed in the ON position. The pump should be operated in maximum flow setting. This will
allow sufficient water to reach the valve on the rear of the hood to provide water to each of the three
needle valves that control water flow to each of the three work stations.
Keep the water hose away from the electric motor and to prevent damage from moving parts and elec-
tric shock hazard. The pump should always be used with clear, clean water so as to avoid grit/abrasive
material, mud or rock fragments from scratching the gemstones during polishing or clogging the pump
valves. For optimal water flow, adjust both the pump and the brass intake valve to their fully open posi-
tions. Should less water be desired, turn the brass lever on the inlet valve to restrict flow to the hood
(Fig 8).
Fig 5 - Power switch in the ON
position
SUPER CABMAKER GP8 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT