Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Onfloor 54 used for Floor Preparation or Polishing?
Onfloor 54 is designed to handle both concrete floor preparation and concrete floor polishing. Depending on the tools used, the Onfloor 54 can either leave the floor with a rough profile for epoxy coatings or can polish the floor to a mirror shine.
2. How much floor can the machine polish in an average day?
Depending on the condition of the concrete, the layout of the floor to be polished and the abrasive tooling used, the Onfloor 54 can polish up to 25,000 square feet in an average work day.
3. What is a planetary machine?
The Onfloor 54 is a planetary grinder which means that the abrasive tools rotate in an opposite motion to the direction of the main drive axle. Since the abrasive tools and drive motor turn in opposite directions, the machine does not have a tendency to pull to one side or the other. The Onfloor 54 is also a belt-driven frictional planetary grinder which means that the machine is easier to handle and less prone to user error.
4. What type of tooling can I use on the Onfloor 54?
The Onfloor 54 is compatible with a wide array of diamond and carbide infused abrasive tooling for use in concrete grinding and polishing applications. These tools are designed in a variety of grit sizes ranging from an aggressive metal-bond 6 grit diamond tool all the way to a phenolic resin-bond 3000 grit polishing pad. These abrasive tools are formulated with various bond strengths and are available in formulations designed for wet grinding or dry grinding.
5. How powerful is the Onfloor 54?
The Onfloor 54 is equipped with (3) three-phase 480v 5hp motors for a total power rating of 15hp. The Onfloor 54 comes in fixed or variable speed motor control. All configurations include the industry-leading Baldor motors and come with a 1-year warranty.
6. Can I add additional weight to the Onfloor 54?
For jobs that require additional weight, Onfloor 54 has provided a weight that can be added to the machine. The weight fits over the three posts on the top of the machine bowl. In the unlikely event that even more weight is needed, a second weight - available through your Onfloor 54 dealer - fits over the first.
7. Are there any additional tools I will need to operate the Onfloor 54?
Some tools and general accessories you
may need when operating the Onfloor 54™ include:
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Safety
goggles. |
For safety reasons,
goggles should be worn at all times when the machine is running.
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Gloves. |
Gloves should always be worn
when changing attachments. |
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Dust mask. |
Although the Onfloor 16™ operates
nearly dust-free, a dusk mask should be worn when working in
small, unventilated areas or if you have dust allergies. |
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Rubber mallet. |
A rubber mallet may be used to carefully
secure attachments to the machine. |
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Allen wrench or Phillips
head screwdriver. |
Used to remove aluminum plate for changing belt
or cleaning out concrete dust from inner bowl. |
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Onfloor 54™ DOs and DON'Ts.
DO watch the safety & operational DVD before operating machine
DO read operating instructions prior to operating
DO remove dirt and wax from floor before operating
DO get help when lifting this machine
DON'T plug into a circuit with another large appliance or machinery
DON'T turn on the machine without abrasive attachments in place
DON'T run without vacuum turned on
DON'T run machine with vacuum full
DON'T leave debris in vacuum
DON'T use with exposed nails, posts or embedded metal debris
DON'T attempt to lift the machine by yourself
DON'T handle the machine roughly
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