Potter’s Wheel Instruction Manual
91025E
Thank you for your purchase of the SHIMPO VL-WHISPER Potter’s wheel. This manual is
provided for you to enjoy throwing clay safely, describing how to use the SHIMPO
VL-WHISPER and giving several warnings for safe operation. Please read this manual
before you start using the wheel and keep it near the wheel for your reference.
NIDEC CORPORATION
Make sure all parts and tools are included.
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●Tools
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T Wrench-1Pc
：Parts
Wheelhead
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2pc Splashpan
Bolts for Ball
Mill Rack Installation
5 mm Allen Wrench-1Pc
4×5 Wrench-1Pcs
Bolts for extension legs-6 Pcs
Extension Legs-3 Pcs w/rubber caps
Warning
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Please use the wheel only after you understand the safety
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Information and functions of the equipment.
This instruction manual provides three grades of warnings as follows.
Please follow these instructions carefully.
Danger
Power indicater Light
Splash pan-2 halves
Extention Leg
Foot pedal
Foot Pedal
Power switch
Danger marking indicates a possible death, severe injury or re if the user disregards the warning.
Forward/ Reverse
Warning
Warning marking indicates the possibility of a severe injury if the user does not follow the instructions.
Caution marking indicates the possibility of light
Caution
injury or damages if user operates the wheel improperly.
Extremely important markings to pay attention to:
Warning, Pay Close Attention
Do Not
Please Follow Instruction
Shimpo will not indemnify any damages or loss caused by improper operation due to the
lack of following the instruction manual, natural disaster, re, or users' abuse or negli-
gence.
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Danger
Do not use the wheel other
than for throwing clay.
This product is designed for
the creation of ceramic art.
Repair and modification by
user are prohibited.
May cause electrocution or injury.
Do not leave children
unattended near wheel.
Injury may occur
Do not place any items, other
than ceramic materials, on
the wheelhead.
Water buckets and tools should be
placed on the attached workspace.
Do not insert hands or objects
into openings or moving parts.
May cause electrocution or injury.
Keep tools and small parts
out of the reach of children.
This product may be harmful
to a person who has a pacemaker.
Serious injury or death could
occur. Consult a physician before
using.
Warning
Handle with e xtrem e care
when moving or lifting, wheel
weighs 93 lbs.
Serious injury can occur if moving
or lifting is done improperly.
May cause injury.
Stop operation of the wheel if
you smell or see smoke or hear
unusual noises.
Shut off the power, unplug power cable
and contact the Shimpo dealer or
Shimpo.
Do not plug into or unplug
from A C out let with wet
hands.
May cause electrocution.
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Do not move or hold the wheelhead
while the
wheelhead
is turning.
Be careful of loose tting clothing
and long hair.
The wheel body may start turning and your
hand may be caught between the wheelhead
and the enclosure.
Caution
Do not lift the wheel by the
wheelhead.
May cause damage or injury.
May catch in clay or wheelhead causing
damage or injury.
Be careful of jewelry and long
nails.
Jewelry may catch in equipment and
cause damage or injury. Nails may
be broken.
Place the wheel on a flat,
horizontal surface.
Vibration may occur
if the surface is not
level.
Do not remove the bottom cover.
There are electrical parts which need to
be protected from hands, water and other
materials.
Do not remove the bolts for
installation of the ball mill
rack, unless installing the
ball mill rack.
Water may reach the circuit board and
cause damage to the product.
Do not place a TV, radio, or an
antenna to close to the wheel.
It may cause noise and picture distortion.
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Leg Installation
Power connection
Place the wheel vertically on
cardboard as displayed in the
picture to the right.
Remove the rubber caps.
(keep them for future use.)
Caution: Wheel is
not stable standing
vertically.
Insert each leg as the drawing illustrates.
Adjust the height evenly on all three legs.
Tighten bolts with allen wrench.
position of bolts
Bolts
M6 x 12
Connect the power cable to a
115v single phase AC power outlet only.
Do not connect multiple power
cables to the same outlet.
allen wrench
May cause re by
exceeding outlet
capacity.
Adjust height by
chan ging th e bolt
position.
Place the wheel horizontally after tighting the bolts.
Splash Pan Installation
Insert splash pan A into the groove under
the seal ange.
Insert splash pan B into the groove
under the seal ange.
Join splash pan A and splash pan B by
snapping them together.
Splash pan
Splash pan B
Make sure the power switch
is in the OFF position before
plugging the power cable into
an AC outlet.
Splash pan
Wheelhead
Splash pan
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Operation Starting and Stopping
Operation Power Switch
Start
Turn the power
switch ON
stop
Stop
stop
The power indicator lights up.
Set the wheelhead direction.
Clock wise
Counter clock wise
faster
Push the pedal forward from the
stop position to increase speed.
Push backward to reduce speed.
Push the pedal all the way back
to stop the wheelhead.
The power switch has two functions. One is to turn the
wheel on and off. The other is as a reset function. This
wheel has a safety feature for over-load . In order to reset, operator must switch off and on again. (Don’t forget
to push the foot pedal to the off position before turning
the switch back on).
Maintainance
Switch the ON/OFF breaker switch to
the stop position (refer to diagram).
Return the foot pedal to the stop
position (refer to diagram).
Turn the power switch back on.
Note: If the pedal is not returned to the stop
position before the power switch is turned
on, the wheelhead will not turn; your wheel
will not respond.
Mainteinance
Turn the power switch OFF.
Operation Switching Directions
Never change the wheelhead direction while the wheelhead
is moving.
Stop
Turn the selector switch for
the opposite direction.
If you do not return the foot pedal to the stop position
Note:
the direction will not change even if the FWD/REV switch
is changed.
Stop the wheelhead by pushing the
foot pedal all the way back to the stop
position.
Operation Warning
Push the foot pedal in the stop
position before turning the power
switch off.
The wheelhead will not move if the pedal
was not all way back when last powered off.
Turn the power switch off and unplug
the power cable for cleaning, testing or
adjustment. (It is recomended to do the
same if the wheel will not be in use for
a long period.)
DO NOT POUR WATER ON
THE WHEEL TO CLEAN IT.
Wipe the wheel down with a damp
sponge or cloth. (Splash pan can be saturated if it is removed from the wheel.)
Foot Pedal Adjustment
If the wheelhead does not react accurately
to th e proper “ s top” and “full speed”
postions, adjust the stopper bolt on the foot
pedal using the wrench provided. Adjust
the stopper bolt accordingly to create a new
“stop” and “full- speed” position.
Do not operate any switches
with wet hand.
stopper bolt
Lock nut
Troubleshooting
Problem
Wheelhead does not turn
Is the wheel plugged in to the power source?
Is the power switch/breaker in the "ON" position?
Is the power source working correctly and supplying the correct amount of
electrical current?
Is the pedal at the "stop" position (heel of the foot pedal completely down)?
Are there several wheels or other equipment/appliances on the same circuit?
(Check the breaker to see if the circuit has been overloaded.)
Problem
Unusual sound coming from the wheel body
Is the wheel resting on a solid surface and level?
Is there too much clay on the wheelhead?
Is the clay totally centered?
Are any of the adjustable legs loose?
Has the wheelhead bolt been tightened completely?
Problem
The wheelhead stops turning
Did the wheel stop turning when clay was added to the wheelhead?
The wheel could be overloaded causing the built-in breaker to pop,
stopping the wheel. Remove some clay. Allow the breaker to cool.
Turn on. If the breaker pops again see your authorized Shimpo dealer.
Did an overload cause the breaker/fuse to pop at the main power source?
Has the power cord become unplugged?
Problem
The wheelhead turns in the opposite direction
Allow the wheel to stop turning completely. Turn the forward/
reverse switch to the desired direction.
Note:
Forward is clockwise; Reverse is counter clockwise
Problem
The wheelhead does not turn after pedal has been replaced.
Please refer to “Foot Pedal Adjustment” on previous page.
stopper bolt
screw nut
Speci cations
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V511CA W004rotoM
Drive System Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor with electric speed control
Wheelhead rotation speed 60Hz：0 ~ 250rpm
Speed adjustment Foot Pedal
Wheelhead Direction Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
Wheelhead diameter Aluminum diecast: 14" diameter
Dimension 23
1
/8" × 27 1/2" × 22 3/4" max height
gk5.24thgieW
93lb
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Warranty
●LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY
Shimpo warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, the this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and proper maintenance for ve years from the date of original purchase.
This warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload, misuse, negligence, or accident or if the
product has been repaired or altered outside of Shimpo’s authorized control in any respect which in Shimpo’s
judgement, adversely affects its condition or operation.
●DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and Shimpo hereby disclaims all other
warranties, expressed, statutory or implied, applicable to the product, including, but not limited to, all implied warranties of merchantability and tness.
●LIMITATION OF REMEDY
Buyer must have Shimpo's authorization before returning the product, properly repackaged, freight prepaid to Shimpo
to obtain warranty service.Under this warranty Shimpo's SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
the defective product or part, at Shimpo's option. Shimpo reserves the right to satisfy warranty obligation in full by
reimbursing Buyer for all payments made to Shimpo, whereupon, title shall pass to Shimpo upon acceptance of return
goods.
●INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Shimpo harmless from and against all claims and damages, imposed upon or incurred, arising, directly or indirectly, from Buyer's failure to perform or satisfy any of the terms described herein. In no
event shall Shimpo be liable for injuries of any nature involving the product, including incidental or consequential damages to person or property, any economic loss or loss of use.
●MERGER CLAUSE
Any statements made by the Seller's representative do not constitute warranties except to the extent that they also appear in writing in this contract.This writing constitutes the entire and nal expression of the parties' agreement.
Maintenance and Safety Precautions
●Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug your wheel from the power source before cleaning or
inspection.
●Never hose down the wheel. Clean off the potter's wheel with a damp sponge or cloth. Drain your
splashpan regularly to avoid a build up of excessive water and clay. Detach the splash pan after
each use and clean out thoroughly.
●Touching switches or plugs with wet hands may result in electrical shock.
●Do not tamper with the electrical circuit and controller of your wheel. You may be at risk of
getting an electrical shock. Your potter's wheel is a precision instrument and it is advised
that you refer operation or performance complaints to a Shimpo-referred, qualied technician.
●Use good judgement and caution when in use around children. Adult supervision must be provided
when using around children.
●Take off metal accessories such as rings and watches before handling.
●Do not pick up the wheel by the wheelhead. You may bend the shaft.
●Unplug your wheel from power source if you will not be using it for an extended period of time.
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If the power cord becomes damaged, please ask your Authorized Shimpo Dealer about a replacement.
Do not attempt to repair the power cord by yourself.
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Memo
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MANUFACTURED BY
NIDEC-SHIMPO CORPORATION
175 Wall Street
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone: 1-800-237-7079 Fax: 630-924-0340
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