This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 25-inch Planer Model WP2510 For machines with serial no. 7050141 and higher Powermatic 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Ph.: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com Part No.
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Warning ...........................................................................................................................................................
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This planer is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
19. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 20. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Powermatic Model WP2510 Planer. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
Specifications Model Number .............................................................................................................................. WP2510 Stock Number...............................................................................................................................1791303 Main Drive Motor ...................................... TEFC induction, 15HP, 3PH, 230/460V (pre-wired 230V), 60Hz Full Load Amperage .....................................................................
Contents of the Shipping Container Unpacking 1 1 1 1 3 Planer Dust Hood – (A) RA-30E 460V Overload Relay – (B) Handle with Knob – (C) Open End Wrenches, 17-19, 22-24, and 1214 mm – (D) 4 Foot Pads – (E) 4 Hex Wrenches, 3, 4, 5, and 8mm – (F) 1 Reversible Screwdriver – (G) 2 Star Point Screwdrivers – (H) 10 Replacement Knife Inserts – (J) 8 Lock Washers, M6 – (K) 8 Flat Washers, M6 – (L) 8 Button Head Socket Screws, M6x12 – (M) 10 Knife Insert Screws, #10-32 x 1/2” (N) 1 Operating Instructions and Parts M
Installation and Assembly Tools Required for Installation: Forklift or hoist, with lifting straps 4mm hex wrench (provided) 22mm combination wrench (provided) Remove any straps or boards holding the planer to the pallet. Place straps under the four lifting hooks at front and back to raise the planer off the pallet and move it to location. Make sure the straps will not damage buttons or levers on the front of the planer. The planer should be installed on a solid foundation, preferably a concrete floor.
Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury. This machine must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt Consult the diagrams on pages 54 and 55 for specific information on the following changes. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Change the lead connections to the main motor and to the table hoist motor. 3. Replace the RA-30 (230V) overload relay with the provided RA-30E (460V) overload relay. 4. Switch the “R” wire on the transformer from the 230V to the 460V terminal. 5. If using a plug, install a proper UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 460V operation.
One revolution of the handwheel equals 1/32” change in table height. Use the scale or digital readout to determine distance from the cutterhead. Feed Rate The planer is equipped with selectable feed rate rollers that feed stock at 20, 25 or 30 feet per minute. To adjust speed, rotate the lever shown in Figure 4. IMPORTANT: Change feed rate only while the machine is running. Figure 4 Belt Tension 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2.
IMPORTANT: When removing or rotating inserts, clean saw dust from the screw, the insert, and the cutterhead platform. Dust accumulation between these elements can prevent the insert from seating properly, and may affect the quality of the cut. Before installing each screw, lightly coat the screw threads with machine oil and wipe off any excess. Securely tighten each screw which holds the knife inserts before operating the planer! Make sure all knife insert screws are tightened securely.
To adjust the infeed roller: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Place a dial gauge (not provided) under a knife insert in the cutterhead. If a dial gauge is not available, use a finished block of wood with notches cut out for the table rollers, in conjunction with a feeler gauge. See Figure 10 for an example of a wood block you can make and use as a gauge. 3. Raise the table with the handwheel until the gauge contacts a knife insert at the apex of its curve. Zero the gauge at that position.
Pressure Bar Most planing problems can be traced to improper setting of the pressure bar. Its function is to hold down the material after it passes under the cutterhead and throughout the remainder of the cut. Its basic setting is to be in line with the arc of the cutterhead knives. If it is too high, a shallow “clip” will occur at each end of the board. If it is too low, stock will not feed through. Use a gauge to set the full length of the pressure bar to be .000-.001” (.
The table rollers are adjusted at the factory. If they should need further or “fine” adjustment: 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Loosen lock handle and position the quickset lever (Figure 12) to zero. 3. Use a dial gauge (not provided) to find the distance from table top to the apex of the table roller. Zero the gauge at this position. 4. Place the gauge over the extreme right side of the table roller and find the high point of the table roller arc. The gauge should still read zero. 5.
(A, Figure 15) beneath the table. 4. Place a rod-like object (such as a hex wrench) into one of the open holes (B, Figure 15) and turn the shaft (C, Figure 15) to raise the table until the gauge reads the proper measurement. Or, the same effect can be achieved by lowering the other side of the table. 5. Re-tighten the socket head cap screws (A, Figure 15). Test Cutting and Troubleshooting Figure 15 Using a piece of semi-finished stock, set up for a 1/16” (1.
Feed restriction can also occur due to pitch buildup on the table. Be sure the table surface is clean. Dusting the surface with talc occasionally will aid in smoother feeding and help prevent pitch buildup. Clip Marks If clip marks occur 6” (152mm) in from each end of the board, the pressure bar is too high. See Figure 16. Turn both right and left hand adjusting screws (see Figure 11) the same amount, 1/4 turn clockwise or less, and take another 1/16” (1.59mm) deep cut. Re-examine the board.
Twisting If material twists while feeding through the planer, either the table rollers, pressure bar, or outfeed roller may be out of level. Refer to adjustment settings on pages 14 and 15. Halted Feeding If the infeed roller takes the stock, the chipbreaker lifts, and just as you hear the knives contact the material, the workpiece stops feeding; then the pressure bar is too low. Re-set the pressure bar (see page 15).
Controller (M15S) Operating Instructions 1.
2. Operation Modes There are two base operating modes – MANUAL and SINGLE. In MANUAL mode, the operator can raise or lower the table using the Controller keypad. In SINGLE mode, the table will move to the pre-set value when you push the “Table Up” or “Table Down” buttons on the planer’s control panel. Press to select Manual mode or Single mode: When LED lamp is on – Manual mode. When LED lamp is off – Single mode.
SINGLE MODE In single mode, the device performs automatic positioning of the table to the programmed target position. The “Table Up” or “Table Down” button on the planer should be pushed and held; when the table has fully adjusted to the target position, the table will automatically stop in position. Release the push button. Setting Target Value Step 1: Press (Target window LED starts blinking) Step 2: Enter the target value using numerical keypad. Step 3: Press to complete.
Example: Assume: target value on display = 100.00mm real value on display = 100.00mm To change the target value to 20.25mm, Step 1: Press , the LED lamp on Target window is blinking. Display Step 2: Enter new target value (example: 20.25mm) Press Display Step 3: Press The Press to complete. LED lamp is blinking – ready for positioning. to start the positioning or press 23 to cancel.
3. Fast Program (10 sets) To facilitate frequently used positions, such as different board thicknesses, the keys 0 to 9 have associated preset target values. By pressing one of these keys, its target value is loaded automatically, and the positioning can be started immediately. Entering preset target values: Step 1: Press Step 2: Select a key 0 to 9 (total of 10 values). Step 3: Enter the target value. Step 4: Press to confirm. Follow the same procedure for entering the other preset target values.
Step 5: Press ...............................................[select program key 1] Step 6: Press ............................................[enter value] Step 7: Press ..................................................................[complete] Step 8: Press to exit. Execute: LED lamp is off. Step 1: Enter single mode, Step 2: Press a key 0 to 9. LED lamp is blinking, ready for start. Example: Program 0 = 10.00mm; Program 1 = 20.00mm. Step 1: In Single Mode, Step 2: Press LED lamp is off. .
4. Select Counting direction You can select the counting direction according to the table movement. Step 1: Press Display .......................[default] Step 2: Press to change the direction. “-dir” numbers decrease as table rises (accords with scale on planer). “dir-“ numbers increase as table rises. Step 3: Press to confirm or press to clear. 5. Select Positioning Mode Step 1: Press Step 2: Press a. ---| |--b. ---| c. |--Step 3: Press to select.
6. Set Software Limit (Hi/Lo End) There are High and Low software limits. If these are exceeded, the display will give an error message. To set the Lo_End press (Default setting is 7mm) To set the Hi_End press (Default setting is 230mm) 7. Set Tolerances The tolerance defines the accuracy of the positioning. Step 1: Press Display .........................[default] Step 2: Enter the value for tolerance. Step 3: Press to confirm or press 27 to clear.
8. Set Low Speed Limit This function defines the speed level which is considered abnormal for the machine. When the Controller starts the table movement up or down, and the table does not move, or moves with a speed lower than defined, it stops the machine and displays: to clear. Press To set low speed limit: Step 1: Press Display ..........................
9. Set Linear Correction NOTE: Setting Linear Correction should be done in MM (metric) mode, not inches. This will ensure accurate readings for table movement. Step 1: Press Display ......................[default] Step 2: Enter the value between 0.0001 and 9.9999. Step 3: Press to confirm or press to clear. 10. Enter Parameter Setttings Mode With this function, you can select each parameter to be locked or unlocked.
11. Check Software Version To check the released version of the M15S Controller program: Step 1: Press Display In the real value window, you will see the released version. Step 2: Press to confirm or press to clear. 12. Load Datum Values The real value refers to the distance between the machine table and the cutterhead. Thus, the cutterhead defines the zero point of the machine. It is, however, difficult or impossible to move the planer table to this point.
Load the real value: Step 1: Press Display Step 2: Press to confirm or press to cancel. Example: The current value is 10.00mm but the actual thickness is 10.50mm.
13. IN/MM Conversion The dedicated mm/inch key allows for immediate switch of the units between millimeters and inches. The LEDs on the key indicate the selected unit. Switching between MM and INCHES has no effect on the control functions. 14. Set Device Resolution Step 1: Press Step 2: Use Step 3: Press to select resolution. to confirm or press to clear. 15. Calibration Step 1: Press Display Step 2: Use to move the planer table until M15S terminates the calibration and restarts.
16. M15S Troubleshooting Display “Change RST” message appears when the Controller detects a motion in the wrong direction. For example, the Controller switches the outputs to move upward but the table starts moving in reverse direction. Usually this is caused by incorrect wiring of the three phase motor. Press to clear. Check the wiring and change if necessary. Display Possible cause: a. no sensor b. 9-pin connector is loose c. wire broken d.
Display This message appears after power-on and indicates battery discharged. The C-type battery MUST be replaced to resume the operation of the device. Change as follows: 1. Open the planer’s top right side panel to access the rear of the Controller. 2. Turn the power off. Be careful not to move the table during power off. Replace the battery and turn the power on. The device will resume normal operation. 17.
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Troubleshooting: Planer Operating Problems Trouble Snipe. Fuzzy grain. Torn grain. Rough/raised grain. Rounded, glossy surface. Poor feeding of lumber. Probable Cause Remedy Table rollers not set properly. Adjust table rollers to proper height. Inadequate support of long boards. Support long boards with a roller stand. Uneven feed roller pressure front to back. Adjust feed roller tension. Dull knife inserts. Rotate or replace knife inserts. Lumber not butted properly.
Troubleshooting: Mechanical and Electrical Problems Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Uneven depth of cut side to side. Knife inserts not set correctly. Make sure knife inserts are set correctly and securely in cutterhead. Planer table not level with cutterhead. Level the table. See pages 16-17. Depth of cut scale is incorrect. Adjust depth of cut scale. Use LED control panel for greater precision. Inadequate chain tension. Adjust chain tension. Sprockets misaligned. Align sprockets.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor starter failure. Examine motor starter for burned or failed components. If damage is found, replace motor starter. If motor starter looks okay but is still suspect, you have two options: have a qualified electrician test the motor starter for function, or purchase a new starter and establish if that was the problem on changeout. Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses.
Column Assembly 39
Parts List: Column Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-401 ............Idler Support Base ................................................................................. 1 2............... TS-1540071 .............Hex Nut ..............................................................M10 ............................ 2 3............... TS-1550061 .............Flat Washer ........................................................M8 .............................. 1 4.....
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 58 ............. WP2510-458 ............Spring.................................................................................................... 1 59 ............. WP2510-459 ............Plate...................................................................................................... 1 60 ............. WP2510-460 ............Bolt........................................................................................................ 1 61 .............
Gearbox Assembly 42
Parts List: Gearbox Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty ................. WP2510-100 ............Gearbox Assembly (index nos. 1 through 40)......................................... 1 1............... TS-1505021 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M10x20 ...................... 5 2. .............. 6012047...................Washer.................................................................................................. 1 3............... 6012046......
Parts List: Cutterhead Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-201 ............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M10x75 ...................... 2 2. .............. TS-1550071 .............Flat Washer ........................................................M10 .......................... 12 3............... 6012132...................Spring.................................................................................................... 2 4.........
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 53 ............. TS-1550071 .............Flat Washer ........................................................M10 ............................ 1 54 ............. WP2510-254 ............Sprocket .............................................................26T............................. 1 55 ............. 6012178...................Anti-Kickback Finger............................................................................ 70 56 ............. 6012161............
Table Assembly 46
Parts List: Table Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... WP2510-501 ............Roller Bracket ........................................................................................ 4 2............... BB-6203VV ..............Ball Bearing ........................................................6203VV ...................... 4 3............... WP2510-503 ............Roller .................................................................................................... 2 4..
Base Assembly 48
Parts List: Base Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... TS-1504031 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M8x16 ........................ 1 2............... TS-1550061 .............Flat Washer ........................................................M8 .............................. 1 3............... WP2510-603 ............Motor Pulley .......................................................................................... 1 4...............
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 60 ............. WP2510-660 ............S-Ring ................................................................................................... 2 61 ............. WP2510-661 ............Sprocket ................................................................................................ 1 62 ............. WP2510-662 ............S-Ring ................................................................................................... 1 63 .............
Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 120 ........... WP2510-6120 ..........Motor Cord ............................................................................................ 1 121 ........... TS-1505041 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M10x30 ...................... 4 122 ........... VB-A86 ....................V-Belt .................................................................A86 ............................ 3 123 ........... VB-A57 ....................
Parts List: Top Cover Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... TS-1504061 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M8x30 ........................ 4 2............... WP2510-302 ............Hinge .................................................................................................... 4 3. .............. TS-1505111 .............Socket Head Cap Screw.....................................M10x70 ...................... 2 4...............
Parts List: Electrical Box Assembly Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty 1............... TS-1531012 .............Screw .................................................................M3x6 .......................... 2 2............... WP2510-702 ............Electrical Box......................................................................................... 1 3............... WP2510-703 ............Power Supply ......................................................................................
Electrical Connections – 230Volt 54
Electrical Connections – 460Volt 55
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