Brent Potters Wheel - User Manual
Brent Potters Wheel - User Manual
Brent Potters Wheel - User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a brent® Potter’s Wheel. We trust that you will be
pleased with your decision and enjoy your new wheel for years to come!
Before signing the delivery receipt, thoroughly inspect your package. If merchandise is
damaged, please make notation of the damage on delivery receipt, stating that you re-
quest an inspection by a qualified damage claim inspector. Follow up with a call to the
delivery carrier, making an appointment for the inspection. At this time notify
AMACO/brent as to the extent of the damage and you will be informed upon the pro-
cedures necessary for filing a claim with the freight company.
Package Contents:
Once you've opened the carton and carefully removed your wheel:
1. Position the wheel on its back edge with the bottom facingExercise
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2. Remove the end caps from the leg stubs of the wheel (this allows
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fully seated. Using the 5/16" allen wrench (provided) turn both set screws until they
make contact with the leg, then tighten each screw another ¼ turn.
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out to the desired length. Then retighten the set screws as described in step 3. so the wheel will sit level.
Note: Ensure that all three (3) legs are set to the same length so the wheel will sit level.
Ensure that all three (3) legs are set to the same length so the wheel will sit level.
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Make sure the foot pedal is in the off position before turning your power
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Make sure the foot pedal is in the off position before turning your power
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7. Occasionally, due to minor voltage variations, you may need to adjust the foot pedal
to achieve an optimal calibration to your electrical environment. (see Troubleshooting,
pages 7-8)
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SPLASH PAN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
Tip the foot pedal towards you in the "off" position and toggle the on/off switch into the "on"
position. The pilot light will come on indicating that the solid state circuit that controls the
motor is receiving power. With the foot pedal tipped back, the wheel head should not ro-
tate. As the foot pedal is pushed forward, the speed should increase smoothly, up to a max-
imum of 240 rpm. If the wheel does not turn off with the foot pedal back, or does not run
fast enough, see Troubleshooting on page 7. All wheels except the ie model are reversible.
If you wish to reverse the direction, tip the foot pedal toward you in the "off" position. When
the wheel stops, move the FWD/REV toggle switch to either Forward or Reverse.
[ Off ] [ On ]
Note: When starting up your wheel for the first time, the wheel may have a slight
"thump" sound. This is normal and is a result of the rubber drive belt being held in the
same position since manufacturing and should go away within 10 or 15 minutes of use.
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CARE
With proper care and maintenance, brent® wheels have been known to be in service for
over 30 years. To insure this kind of dependability from your brent® wheel, please follow
these simple care and maintenance instructions.
To ensure maximum brush life, always allow the motor to come to a complete
stop before changing directions of the wheel head.
Clean wheel after every use by removing splash pan and emptying contents
into slop bucket. Sponge down table and legs.
Store foot pedal on wheel table when not in use. In addition, when mopping studio
floors, foot pedals should be placed on the table top of the pottery wheel.
Always clean wheel with a damp sponge and water, do not use solvents and
do not use a hose.
Store in a dry space away from outdoor elements. If placing the wheel into storage,
it might be beneficial to pull your motor brushes from the motor with the wheel
disconnected from power, in order to avoid problems that could arise otherwise.
Keep the serial number and the date of purchase in a safe place: you will need
this information if you ever need service or want to make modifications to the wheel.
MAINTENANCE
To ensure correct belt tension and maximum belt life, all our belt drive wheels come
equipped with automatic belt tensioning devices. The spring tensioner will eliminate
having to tighten the belts. It’s not necessary to release the spring tensioner when re-
moving the belt, simply roll the belt off the pulley. Check belts every five years for wear
as the rubber will break down faster in some climates. To replace the belt, fit it on the
small pulley first and then turn it onto the larger one.
Motor brushes should be replaced every 5000 hours of operation. This equates to a
standard use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week for 5 years.
Please contact AMACO/brent or your local pottery dealer when your brushes require re-
placing to receive the necessary brushes and installation instructions. Please be sure to in-
clude the serial number of your wheel and make of motor so that the correct brushes for
your wheel can be obtained.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a list of the most common concerns that may be experienced while using
your brent® potter's wheel. Most of these difficulties occur as a result of normal “wear and
tear” and can be solved with ease. Our brent® wheels have up to a ten year warranty on
in-house service and parts. If you have any questions or need to order replacement parts,
contact the AMACO/brent Technical Support Department at 800-374-1600.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Note: The discs are very sensitive and will require very little movement, 1 to 5 degrees
at a time. The wheel be can on and rotating while making this adjustment to ensure
that the start point is at the desired speed. Please note that if your screwdriver
touches the silver tabs between the red and blue discs, while the wheel is con-
nected to power, this could result in a blown circuit board.
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brent® b, c, cxc, ex Parts Diagram
Match circled
numbers on this
page to item
numbers on
pages 10-11 for
part description.
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Parts List for brent® Wheels B, C, CXC, EX and 16
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Parts List for brent® Wheels B, C, CXC, EX and 16 continued
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brent® ie, ie-r, ie-x Parts Diagram
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Parts List for brent® Wheels ie, ie-r, ie-x
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Wheel Specifications
Fuse Location
The
Unplug the wheel.
f
Remove (4) screws from
Carefully remove
t the power cable side of
the control box. The
fuse will be behind the
cover. Carefully remove
the fuse, a tool may be
needed to gently pry the
fuse out of the socket.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
TERMS
The brent® potter’s wheels warranty is limited to defects in materials and workmanship during the manufacturing
process for up to ten years (see chart below).
• Ultimate determination for validation of warranty claims is at the discretion of AMACO/brent.
• All warranty work must be performed by an authorized brent® dealer or by the manufacturer to maintain the war-
ranty. Any work done by someone other than an authorized dealer or the manufacturer will void this warranty.
• Warranty is non-transferable.
• Retain original purchase receipt. You will need this along with model number and serial number to obtain warranty service.
• The warranty is in effect from the date of purchase and is as follows:
EXCLUSIONS
Your AMACO/Brent Warranty will be void if any of the following occur:
• The warranty period has expired.
• Repair or service is done by an unauthorized dealer.
• Damage due to abuse and/or misuse; including but not limited to improper installation, rough handling, improper storing.
• Shipping damage.
• Damage or failure due to acts of God such as, fire, flood, electrical storms, etc.
• Use other than for intended.
• Normal wear and tear on parts such as wheel heads and belts.
• Modifications to the unit in any manner.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
If you have a problem with your brent® wheel within the warranty period, choose one of the following options:
1. Contact the dealer from which you purchased the wheel. If they are an authorized dealer that offers parts and serv-
ice, they can handle the repair or replacement. Parts and labor will be covered for valid warranty claims.
2. If the dealer is unauthorized to perform the repair or unable to correct the problem, call AMACO/brent customer service,
(800) 374-1600 or email technicalsupport@amaco.com. Please have the model and serial number ready when you call or
include them in the email. The serial number, located on a sticker underneath the wheel, will help the technician know
when your wheel was built to better assist you (see photos below). Parts and labor will be covered for valid warranty claims.
You may be asked to send the defective equipment or part(s) in for inspection. The serial number of the wheel being
repaired must accompany the defective parts for the warranty to be honored. Also include a note describing the nature
of the problem. This will save the technician time since many problems are intermittent and may not show up immedi-
ately. Parts and labor will be covered for valid warranty claims.
If it is necessary to the ship wheel or parts to AMACO/brent for inspection, repair or replacement, the technician will explain
how to return the defective item(s) and whether it should be sent prepaid. For your protection, insure all items shipped.
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Accessories For Your brent® Wheel
brent® Booties
Set of three Leg risers to raise your wheel
2" or 4". Product No. 22785E
brent® Workstation
Attaches to rear legs of brent® wheels. Holds
tools and other supplies while throwing. Height
adjustable. Product No. 22878N
brent® WorkTables
Two sizes: 16" x 10" or 1" x 10". Each attaches to
rear legs of brent® wheels and can be rotated or
raised/lowered for custom fit. Available individu-
ally or as a set. Product No. 22879P
Plast-i-bat®
Easy to clean, waterproof, won’t swell or shrink,
made of thick, rigid plastic. 8 sizes; with and
without bat pin holes.