SPARX PS200 Portable Ice Skate Sharpening User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: SPARX

SPARX PS200 Portable Ice Skate Sharpening

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener, you should familiarize yourself with the product and read and understand all applicable instructions and warnings in this manual.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection and a dust mask while operating the sharpener.
For emergencies: press the n Cancel Button two times. This will stop the Grinding Ring in its place. Do not stop the Grinding Ring unless it is an emergency, as this may damage the skate blade.
We do not recommend that children under 13 years of age be permitted to use the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener.
The Sparx™ Skate Sharpener is not intended for use by persons
(including children 13 years and over) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the Skate Sharpener by a qualified adult.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener.
The Sparx™ Skate Sharpener may only be used for sharpening skates.
Only Sparx™ Grinding Rings may be used with this machine.
Set up the product securely on a stable surface and in a protected location. It must be placed where no one can step on or trip over the Power Cord and where the Power Cord cannot be damaged.
Always use the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener in a dry, well-lit and non-condensing environment. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not use the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener in wet or damp conditions.
To avoid injury, always use caution when operating the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener or when changing the Grinding Ring.
Do not attempt to touch the Grinding Ring, Carriage, or Skate Clamp while the Grinding Ring is moving. Wait for the Carriage and Grinding Ring to come to a complete stop before attempting any adjustments or Grinding Ring replacement.
Make sure that the Thumb Nut is tightened down onto the Grinding Ring before starting any grinding operation
Do not leave the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener running unattended.
Never disconnect the Power Cord by pulling the wire to disconnect it from the socket.
Store the Sparx™ Skate Sharpener in a dry place, out of the reach of children.
Maintain the sharpener according to the Maintenance section of this manual. Cleaning the Sharpener Base at specified intervals is a necessary step for performance and safety.
If at any time the product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
There are no user-serviceable parts on the sharpener. The sharpener should only be repaired by a professional Sparx™ Hockey technician, using only original spare parts. Unauthorized repairs could lead to hazardous conditions for the user and/or void the warranty.
For any further questions about the sharpener, please contact Sparx™ Hockey Support at 1-855-SPARXHQ (1-855-772-7947) or by email at help@sparxhockey.com.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SKATE COMPATIBILITY

Hockey Skates
Goalie Skates
Figure Skates
Requires an additional adapter, which is sold separately.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Width: 29.8 Inches / 673 mm (27.4” / 696 mm without Clamp Paddle installed) Height: 7.8 Inches / 198.12 mm
Depth: 11.9 Inches / 303 mm
Weight: 28.5 Pounds / 12.9 kg
ELECTRICAL
Line Voltage: 100–240 Volts AC (50–60 Hz single phase)
Maximum Power Consumption: 140 W

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPARX SHARPENER COMMERCIAL

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**PaRt **| D e S C R I P t I O N
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A| Clamp Lever
B| Keypad
C| Commercial Sharpener Base
D| Skate Clamp
E| Slot Covers
F| Exhaust Port
**PaRt **| D e S C R I P t I O N
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G| Lever Dock
H| Power Switch
J| Power Input Port
**PaRt **| D e S C R I P t I O N ****
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K| Height Adjustment Knob
L| Alignment Adjustment Driver Slot
M| Grinding Ring Arbor
N| Thumb Nut

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

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PaRt	D e S C R I P t I O N
1	Travel Guard
2	Power Cord
3	Goalie Risers (2)
4	Optical Alignment Tool
5	Alignment Ring
6	Clamp Lever
7	Alignment Driver
8	Commercial Sharpener Base
9	Base Installation Hardware

GETTING TO KNOW THE KEYPAD

PART	BUTTON	DESCRIPTION
A	Play	Initiates the sharpening.

B

| ****

Grinding Ring Life Indicator

| Indicates Grinding Ring life status. See Grinding Ring Life

Indicator Behavior table on page 9.

C

| ****

Cycle Counter

| • Shows the current number of cycles selected.

• Shows error codes.

D

| ****

Minus Cycles / Move Left

| • Subtracts cycles from the Cycle Counter.

• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the left.

E

| ****

Cancel / Error

| • Push 1 time to stop the Carriage at the conclusion of the current pass.

• Push 2 times for emergency stop, motor stops immediately.

• When illuminated red, the sharpener is in an error state, see the Troubleshooting section of manual.

F| Move| Initiates Move Mode.
G| Alignment| Initiates Alignment Mode.

H

| ****

Add Cycles / Move Right

| • Adds cycles from the Cycle Counter.

• If in Move Mode, moves Carriage to the right.

J| Filter| Not applicable to this machine.

GRINDING RING LIFE INDICATOR BEHAVIOR

In normal operation, each part of the Grinding Ring Life Indicator corresponds to 10% of the Grinding Ring’s life. These parts are the one circle and the nine bars to the right (10 parts total or 100%). The circle represents the final 10% of Grinding Ring life and each bar to the right is an additional 10%. When a part is illuminated, that corresponding 10% life is present on the Grinding Ring. When the part is no longer illuminated that amount of the wheel life has been consumed. The circle of the Grinding Ring Life Indicator can also behave in other ways to indicate different operating conditions to the user. Refer to the table below for more information.

ICON	ACTION	DESCRIPTION

Circle is white and steady.

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The Grinding Ring has more than 10% of life remaining.

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Circle is white and pulsing.

| Grinding Ring has less than 10% of life remaining. We Recommend that the user order a replacement Grinding Ring by visiting www.sparxhockey.com.
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Circle is white and blinking.

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User has attempted to start Alignment Mode while a

Grinding Ring is installed.

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Circle is red and steady.

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No Grinding Ring installed.

Circle is red and pulsing.

| During sharpening, the Grinding Ring has less than 10% of life remaining. We Recommend that the user order a replacement Grinding Ring by visiting

www.sparxhockey.com.

Circle is red and blinking.

|

Grinding Ring is Empty.

Circle half red/half white – alternate blinking.

| User has attempted to sharpen with a cycle count greater than the number of cycles remaining on the Grinding Ring.

SETUP

INSTALLING THE COMMERCIAL SHARPENER BASE

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Torx T25 Wrench
For removing screws from the Head Unit
3mm Hex Wrench
For installing the new screws into the Commercial Sharpener Base

REMOVE SCREWS FROM HEAD UNIT
With the included Torx T25 wrench, uninstall the Screw (E) located on the back of the Sharpener Head Unit. Repeat on the other side. Locate the Screw (F) on the front of the Sharpener Head Unit and uninstall with the included Torx T25 Wrench. Repeat on the other side.
PLACE HEAD UNIT ON BASE
Gently place the Sharpener Head Unit down on to the top of the Commercial Sharpener Base.
When installing the screws and brackets in the following steps, it is important you begin on the Clamp Lever side of the Sharpener (the left side when facing the Sharpener).
INSTALL SCREW
Locate Screw (B) and install into the slot (G) on each side of the back of the Commercial Sharpener Base, securing the Base to the Sharpener Head Unit. Repeat on the other side.
INSTALL BRACKETS
Locate one of each screw, (A) and (C), and a Bracket (D). Line up the Bracket with the slots on the Head Unit (H) and install Screw (C) into the top slot and Screw (A) into the bottom slot. Repeat on the other side.
After uninstalling the Head Unit Screws from the previous step, place them in a safe, secure location as you will need to reinstall the screws back into the Head Unit if removing the Head Unit from the Commercial Sharpener Base.

ASSEMBLING THE SHARPENER

1 PLACE SHARPENER
Place the sharpener on a sturdy, level surface. Locate the sharpener so that the vacuum hose can be connected easily from the sharpener to the vacuum system.
INSTALL THE CLAMP LEVER
Slide the Clamp Lever (A) onto the Lever Dock (B). Press the lever down until it clicks into place. When the Clamp Lever is engaged, it will lay at a slight angle.
REMOVE THE TRAVEL GUARD
Open the Skate Clamp by pressing and holding down the Clamp Lever. Remove the Travel Guard. Release the Clamp Lever.
PLUG-IN THE POWER CORD
Plug the Power Cord into the Power Input Port on the side of the sharpener. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Toggle the switch on the Power Input Port to the on position (I=on, 0=off).
Transporting or moving the Sharpener without the Travel Guard installed voids your Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan. Always remove the Travel Guard before operating the Sparx Sharpener.

INSTALLING THE VACUUM

CONNECT THE SUCTION HOSE
Install the Vacuum near the sharpener, preferably at floor level, or under the table that the sharpener is installed on. This is recommended for noise suppression. Connect the included Suction Hose directly from the Exhaust Port to one of the vacuum’s inlet ports.
CONNECT THE FOOTSWITCH
If using an accessory Footswitch, follow this step. If using the Auto Vacuum Switch, skip to the next step.
Connect the power cord for the Vacuum to the Footswitch and connect the Footswitch Power Cord to a wall outlet. Ensure that the power switch for the Vacuum System is turned on. The Footswitch can then be used to turn the Vacuum on during sharpening and turn the Vacuum off when sharpening is complete.

INSTALLING THE AUTO VACUUM SWITCH

To watch the How-To video, visit sparxhockey.com/howto-pro

1 CONNECT THE POWER CORDS
Plug the PV100 Vacuum Power Cord into the Vacuum Power Port (A). Plug the PS200 Sharpener Power Cord into the Tool Power Port (B). Connect Auxiliary Power (C) to the Auxiliary Port (D) and connect Switch Power (E) into a Power Outlet.
USING WITH TWO PS200 SHARPENERS
Plug the Power Cord Splitter (A) into the Tool Power Port (B). Plug one PS200 Power Cord into each input of the Power Cord Splitter (C).
Connect exactly as shown. Do not connect anything other than the Sparx PS200 Sharpener or Sparx PV100 Vacuum to the Automatic Switch.
AUTO MODE
Ensure that the Switch (A) is set to AUTO and the PV100 Vacuum is set to ON.
OPERATION
The PV100 Vacuum will be off until a sharpening cycle is started. The switch will turn on automatically when grinding begins. After the sharpening is complete, the vacuum will stay on for an additional 5 to 15 seconds before automatically turning off.
If using two sharpeners with the automatic switch, behavior will be the same as above, and the vacuum will operate when either or both sharpeners are grinding.
CONTINUOUS OPERATION
To use the vacuum continuously, such as when cleaning out the inside of the sharpeners, set the switch on the Automatic Switch to the ON position. When finished, set it back to AUTO for normal operation.

ALIGNMENT

The Alignment process is required when you first receive your Sparx Sharpener. Be sure to inspect the alignment after every time the sharpener is moved and/or travels.

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1.  **INSTALL THE ALIGNMENT RING**  
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Open the Glass Door. The Carriage will automatically move into the install position, and the sharpener will play a “ready” tone. While holding the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), unscrew the Thumb Nut (A). Slide the Alignment Ring (B) onto the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), with the label facing out. Replace and tighten the Thumb Nut until hand-tight. Close the Glass Door.
INSTALL THE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TOOL
Press down on the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp. Place the Optical Alignment Tool (with Sparx™ logo facing towards the user) into the Skate Clamp. Place the Optical Alignment Tool into the slot and let it fall into place. Release the Clamp, Lever.
INITIATE ALIGNMENT MODE
Press the c Alignment Button to send the Carriage to its alignment position. When the Carriage is in place, a tone will sound and the base will illuminate white.
LOCATE THE TAB AND GROOVE
Look through the eyepiece of the Optical Alignment Tool and locate the indicator tab (A) of the Optical Alignment Tool and the groove (B) on the Alignment Ring.
Ensure you are looking straight through the eyepiece directly above the indicator tab and groove. If you see the indicator tab side wall (C) when looking through the eyepiece, you are not directly above the indicator tab and groove. Adjust your line of sight until you can no longer see the indicator tab side wall.
INSPECT THE ALIGNMENT
If the indicator tab of the Alignment Tool is not aligned with the groove on the Alignment Ring (as shown below), move to step 6. If the indicator tab of the Alignment Tool is aligned with the groove on the Alignment Ring (as shown below) skip to step 8.
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6.  **ALIGN USING THE ADJUSTMENT DRIVER**  
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  Locate the Driver Slot and place your Adjustment Driver in and begin to adjust your alignment as needed. Turning to the right moves the Alignment Ring towards the back, while turning to left moves the ring to the front. Adjust until the indicator tab is aligned with the groove on the Alignment Ring. End Alignment Mode by pressing the c Alignment Button.
REMOVE THE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TOOL
Press down on the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp. Remove the Optical Alignment Tool.
REMOVE THE ALIGNMENT RING
Open the Glass Door. The Carriage will automatically move into the install position and the sharpener will play a “ready” tone. While holding the Grinding Ring Arbor, unscrew the Thumb Nut and remove the Alignment Ring.
9 INSTALL THE GRINDING RING
While holding the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), slide the Grinding Ring (B) on the Grinding Ring Arbor (C), label facing out, and replace and tighten the Thumb Nut (A) until hand-tight. Close the Glass Door.

OPERATION

LOADING A SKAT

LOAD THE SKATE
Press and hold down the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp. With the skate toe pointing right and the laces tucked into the skate, set the skate into the Skate Clamp slot letting the plastic blade holder rest on top of the clamps. Center the skate blade in the Skate Clamps. Release the Clamp Lever.
CLOSE THE SLOT COVERS
Move each Slot Cover (A) in toward the skate until they touch the blade holder.

ADJUSTING THE GRINDING RING HEIGHT

For every pair of skates sharpened, you must assess the height of the Grinding Ring and adjust if necessary.

We will first introduce a few new concepts, and then move into the actual adjustment. We want to define an intersection zone, where the vertical face of the blade (B) meets the nearly horizontal face of the blade (C).
This zone can be a curved section of blade (A) like that shown in the figure below or in some cases, it can be a point where surfaces (B) and (C) meet.

When the intersection zone is a curved surface (A as shown above) the Grinding Ring can safely initially contact the blade anywhere in this region (A).
When the intersection zone is a point, which is more common with skates that have been sharpened multiples times, the first contact between the Grinding Ring and the blade should be just below the point.

INITIATE MOVE MODE
Press the m Move Button on the Keypad. This will set the Grinding Ring into Move Mode and allow you to control its movement.
INSPECT THE CONTACT POINT
Use the l Left and Right Buttons to touch the Grinding Ring to the skate blade. Inspect its contact point and be sure it is in the desired position. In the graphic below you will see an example of a contact point that is correctly set (A), too high (B), and too low (C). Another way to help visualize the correct contact point would be to draw an imaginary line (green dashed line in the example below) from the center of the Grinding Ring to the initial contact point, the line should be at a 45-degree angle. If the Grinding Ring is not in the desired position, follow step 3. If the Grinding Ring is in the desired position, skip stepping 6.
MOVE THE CARRIAGE INTO POSITION
Using the l Left and r Right Buttons on the Keypad, back the Grinding Ring off the toe of the skate blade 1/4 inch.
4 ADJUST THE GRINDING RING HEIGHT
Open the Glass Door. Locate the red h Height Adjustment Knob (A). Pull the knob towards you to raise the height or push away from you to lower the height until the Grinding Ring is at the desired height. The knob is labeled 1-8, with 8 being the highest setting for the Grinding Ring and 1 being the lowest setting.
INSPECT THE CONTACT POINT
Using the l Left and r Right Buttons, touch the Grinding Ring to the skate blade. Inspect its contact point and be sure it is in its desired position. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the Grinding Ring makes contact at the desired position.
6 END MOVE MODE
Press the m Move Button again to send the Grinding Ring back to its home position.

SELECTING THE NUMBER OF CYCLES

When the sharpener moves the Grinding Ring out and back over the skate blade once, it is called a cycle.
The Sparx™ Sharpener comes set automatically to a standard 4 four cycles with all standard Radius Ring™ and FIRE Ring™ Grinding Rings. We recommend trying four cycles to start and moving higher or lower as needed. Typically, we have found that four cycles will handle normal wear and tear (and even small nicks) from one to four hours of skating between sharpenings. For brand-new or heavily damaged/rusty steel or changing hollow depths, we recommend using 2 cycles on the corresponding XG Ring followed by 3 cycles on the chosen ROH/FIRE grinding ring. If you do not have an XG Ring, we recommend using the 1 10-cycle setting to ensure you completely reset the skating surface of the blade. See Sharpening New Steel at the end of the Operation section.

ADJUST THE CYCLE COUNT
Use the l Left and r Right Buttons (A) on the Keypad to adjust the number of cycles desired. The number of cycles selected will be illuminated on the Cycle Counter (B).

SHARPENING SKATES

Once you have loaded the skate, closed the Slot Covers, and adjusted the height of the Grinding Ring, you are ready to begin sharpening.
To cancel the cycles at any point during the sharpening, press the n Cancel Button once. This will send the Carriage back to its home position at the end of its current pass.

BEGIN SHARPENING
Press the Play Button. Once the button has been pressed, it will change from white to blue and the sharpening process will begin. Upon pressing the p Play Button, the grinding motor will turn on. The Cycle Counter will flash with the current cycle number until that cycle (out and in) is completed. The sharpener will continue to run until all cycles have been performed.
At the completion of the final cycle, the end of sharpening is marked by a “cycle complete” tone and the case LEDs will turn green.
ADDITIONAL CYCLES
If additional cycles are desired, you can reset the cycle count and press the Play button again.

UNLOADING A SKAT

DISENGAGE SLOT COVERS
Move both Slot Covers (A) away from the skate.
REMOVE THE SKATE
Press and hold down the Clamp Lever to open the Skate Clamp. Remove the skate from the Skate Clamp and release the Clamp Lever.

EDGE DEBURRING

We recommend using protective gloves when deburring the skate blade.

DEBURR THE BLADE WITH THE STONE
Press the Honing Stone (A) against the face of the skate blade (B). Do not put pressure on the side of the stone closest to the blade edge. With light pressure, press down on the lower side of the stone (C) and slowly run the stone back and forth along the length of the blade for four full passes.
REPEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE
Turn the skate over. Repeat step 1 on the opposite side of the blade.
DEBURR THE BLADE WITH THE STROP
Press the Leather Strop (A) against the edge of the skate blade (B) at a 45 degree angle. With light pressure, slowly run the strop back and forth along the length of the edge for four full passes
REPEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE
Turn the skate over. Repeat step 3 on the opposite edge of the blade.
When deburring coated steel, make sure to only use the Leather Strop or the Coated Steel Kit (sold separately) to ensure you do not remove or damage the coating.

POWERING OF

LOCATE THE POWER INPUT PORT
On the side of the sharpener, locate the Power Input Port.
TURN OFF THE SHARPENER
Toggle the Power Input Port switch to the off position (I=on, 0=off).

GOALIE SKATES

Goalie risers are necessary if your skate has a cowling. Goalie skates without a cowling you may sharpen normally without risers.
If your skate does have a cowling, follow the steps below.

INSTALL THE GOALIE RISERS
Align the Anchor Pins (A) of the Goalie Risers to the Anchor Slots of the Skate Clamp. Once aligned, press down firmly until you feel the Goalie Risers snap into place.
CONTINUE THE SHARPENING PROCESS
Refer to “Loading a Skate” in the Operation section of the manual. When adjusting the Grinding Ring Height, refer the graphic in step 3.
ADJUST THE GRINDING RING HEIGHT
Refer to “Adjusting the Grinding Ring Height” in the Operation section of the manual using the figure below as your guide where the desired contact point is A, contact point B is too high and contact point C is too low.
CONTINUE THE SHARPENING PROCESS
Refer to “Sharpening Skates” in the Operation section of the manual.
REMOVE THE GOALIE RISERS
Pull up on each end of the Goalie Risers to remove from the Skate Clamp.

FIGURE SKATES

Figure Skate Adapters are sold separately.
Before loading a figure skate, Figure Skate Adapters must be installed onto each end of the skate steel as shown below.
1. PLACE ADAPTER OVER TAIL AND TOE PICK
  Using the included wrench tighten the set screw until the finger tight do not over-tighten, the adapter should still be able to pivot.
  Be sure to keep the drag pick covered. After both adapters are installed perform a visual to check to ensure that both adapters are on a level horizontal plane.
2. ADJUST THE GRINDING RING HEIGHT
  Set the grinding ring height setting to Figure (1). Look for the contact point at which the grinding ring starts to roll on the skate using the move button. If the contact point is leaving some of the skate blade untouched you may need to adjust the adapter slightly higher.
3. INSERT SKATE INTO SKATE CLAMP
  We recommend having the toe pointing right. Ensure that the adapters are sitting flush with the top surface of the sharpener.
4. CONTINUE THE SHARPENING PROCESS
  Refer to “Sharpening Skates” in the Operation section of the manual.

SHARPENING NEW STEEL

Before loading new steel, take a dark-colored marker and fill in three strips (1 inch in length the full width of the blade) on the toe, heel, and middle of the bottom surface of the skate blade. To ensure you have sharpened the entire blade, inspect the blade after running the cycles and if the sharpening is complete, all of the markers on the skating surface will be removed.

LOAD THE SKATE
After applying the marker (A in the below example), follow the instructions in “Loading a Skate” in the Operation section of this manual.
ADJUST GRINDING RING HEIGHT
Follow the instructions in “Adjust the Grinding Ring Height” in the Operation section of this manual.
USE XG RING
If you do not have an XG Ring, skip stepping 4. If you have an XG Ring, we recommend using 2 cycles on the corresponding XG Ring followed by 3 cycles on the chosen ROH/FIRE grinding ring.
SELECT 1 CYCLES
Using the l Left and r Right Buttons, select 1 on the Cycle Counter.
CONTINUE THE SHARPENING PROCESS
Refer to the Operation section of the manual.
INSPECT BLADE SURFACE
If the marker is gone (C in the example below), you have successfully set your edges. If there is still a marker left on the blade (B), if you have an XG Ring, repeat Step 3. If you don’t have an XG Ring, continue running cycles until it is completely gone. Due to variations in blade thickness, steel quality, and edge height difference, some new steel may require fewer than 10 cycles and some more.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR TYPES

There are two types of errors encountered by the Sparx Skate Sharpener that can interrupt operation. These types are: Function Entry errors and System Stop errors. Each error type is described in the table below along with information about how the user is informed of the error.

ERROR TYPE	DESCRIPTION	DISPLAY METHOD

I: Function Entry

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Errors that prevent the user from entering into a function (e.g. sharpening or alignment).

| • Displayed through the user interface.

• Temporarily displayed on the Cycle Counter.

• Not saved to Error History.

II: System Stop

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Errors that cause the sharpener to exit out of a function because of safety concerns or to prevent sharpener damage.

| • Displayed on the Cycle Counter.

• All functionality is disabled until the user acknowledges the error by pressing the n Cancel Button.

• Saved to Error History.

USER INTERFACE PROMPTS
If you are attempting to sharpen a skate, go into Alignment Mode, or go into Move Mode, but the sharpener is not allowing it, the sharpener will temporarily display an interface prompt, show an error code, and sound an “error” tone. The most common Interface prompts are listed in the table for interface prompts below. If the user interface prompt is unclear or only an error code is displaying, refer to the Error Code table on the next page.

ACTION	CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION

Grinding Ring Life Indicator

the circle is blinking red/white.

| Grinding Ring has insufficient life remaining for selected

sharpening operation.

| The sharpener will reset Cycle Count to the maximum available cycles, run the sharpener with the new value or lower.
The Grinding Ring Life Indicator

circle is blinking red.

| Grinding Ring not found. /

Grinding Ring empty.

| Install a valid Grinding Ring.

In the event that an error cannot be resolved, please contact customer support at Sparx Hockey.
SPARX HOCKEY CUSTOMER SUPPORT help@sparxhockey.com

ERROR CODES

For all errors, an error code is displayed on the Cycle Counter (1-2-4 is being displayed in the figure above), these error codes will either be permanently or temporarily displayed. If an error code was temporarily displayed and you want to see it again, retrying the action without fixing the underlying cause will display the error. Permanent error codes require the user to acknowledge the error before the error will be resolved and operation can continue. Permanent Error Codes will also be stored in the Error History (discussed below). The troubleshooting table below suggests corrective actions to resolve the error.
If the user wishes to cycle through previous permanent Error Codes, hold down the n Cancel Button for 2 seconds until a tone is heard (button initially emits an “error” tone when pressed). Once the beep is heard, the most recent Error Code is displayed. Pressing the l Left and r Right Buttons will cycle through previous Error Codes.

ERROR CODE	CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION

1 – 3 – 10

| Attempted to start Alignment Mode with skate or

Grinding Ring installed.

| Remove skate and install Alignment Ring.

1 – 4 – 5

|

Pressed the p Play Button in Alignment Mode.

| Exit Alignment Mode by pressing the c Alignment Button or n Cancel Button prior to pressing the p Play button.

1 – 4 – 6

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Pressed the p Play Button in Move Mode.

| Exit Move Mode by pressing the m Move Button or n Cancel Button

prior to pressing the p Play button.

2 – 3 – 6

|

Sharpener failed to detect skate.

| Ensure that skate is installed in the Skate Clamp correctly and the

Grinding Ring height is adjusted properly.

2 – 4 – 6

| Grinding Ring has insufficient life remaining for

selected sharpening operation.

| Sharpener will reset Cycle Count to maximum available cycles. Run

sharpener with the new value or lower.

2 – 4 – 10| Grinding Ring empty.| Install a valid Grinding Ring.
2 – 5 – 6| Grinding Ring not found.| Install a valid Grinding Ring.

2 – 5 – 10

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Grinding Ring read incomplete.

| Repeat process and allow extra time between steps. If this does not

resolve the problem, replace the Grinding Ring.

2 – 6 – 10| Grinding Ring read error.| Install a valid Grinding Ring.

3 – 5 – 10

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Grinding motor overcurrent.

| Confirm that the Grinding Ring height is adjusted properly and nothing is

obstructing the Grinding Ring.

3 – 4 – 10| Hardware Fault Circuitry failure.| Call Customer Support at 1-855-SPARX HQ (1-800-772-7947).
3 – 6 – 10| Translation Error – Limit undetected.| Confirm that the Carriage is not obstructed.

4 – 5 – 10

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File System Incompatibility

| The installed Grinding Ring is not compatible with the skate sharpener.

Install a valid Grinding Ring.

MAINTENANCE

There are no user-repairable parts in the Sparx Skate Sharpener. Refer to “Exclusions” in the Warranty section for more information. Maintenance of the Sparx Skate Sharpener is limited to the procedures outlined
in this section.

REMOVING THE HEAD UNIT FROM BASE

1 REMOVE BRACKETS
Starting on the Clamp Lever side of the Sharpener, with the 3mm Hex Wrench, unscrew screws (A) and (C), releasing the Bracket (D). Repeat on the other side.
REMOVE BACK SCREW
Starting on the Clamp Lever side of the Sharpener, locate Screw (B) that is installed in the slot (G) on each side of the back of the Commercial Sharpener Base, and remove with the 3mm Hex Wrench. Repeat on the other side.
REMOVE HEAD UNIT FROM BASE
Gently lift the Sharpener Head Unit from the top of the Sparx Commercial Sharpener Base.
4 REINSTALL HEAD UNIT SCREWS
With the included Torx T25 wrench, reinstall the Screw (E)
(originally from Step 1 on page 10) to the back of the Sharpener Head Unit. Repeat on the other side.
Reinstall Screw (F) on the front of the Sharpener Head Unit with the included Torx T25 Wrench. Repeat on the other side.

CLEANING THE SHARPENER

Maintenance Frequency: Perform the following steps on a daily basis and before moving and/or traveling with the sharpener.

EMPTY THE SHARPENER BASE
Open the Glass Door and wipe the Sharpener Base completely clean with a damp cloth (water).
Do not use any solvents or cleaning chemicals in and around the Skate Sharpener.
VACUUM SHARPENER
Thoroughly vacuum the top, sides, and around the Sharpener Head Unit and Sharpener Base. We recommend using a HEPA-certified vacuum.
VACUUMING USING THE SPARX VACUUM AND AUTO SWITCH
Remove the vacuum hose from the Sharpener Exhaust Port (A) and install the Brush (B) on the Sharpener Hose (C).
Once installed turn the Automated Switch to “On”. Thoroughly vacuum the top, sides, and around the Sharpener Head Unit and Sharpener Base. When done, re- install the hose to the exhaust port and turn the Automated Switch to “Auto”.

TRAVELING WITH THE SHARPENER

1 EMPTY THE SHARPENER BASE
Open the Glass Door and wipe the Sharpener Base completely clean with a damp cloth (water).
Do not use any solvents or cleaning chemicals in and around the Skate Sharpener.
2 VACUUM SHARPENER
Thoroughly vacuum the top, sides, and around the Sharpener Head Unit and Sharpener Base. We recommend using a HEPA-certified vacuum.
3 INSTALL THE TRAVEL GUARD
Open the Skate Clamp by pressing and holding down the Clamp Lever. Install the Travel Guard by placing the claw of the Travel Guard behind the Grinding Ring Arbor’s impeller as shown below. Release the Clamp Lever. Ensure that the middle section of the Travel Guard is held securely in
the Skate Clamp.
REMOVE THE CLAMP LEVER
Slide the Clamp Lever (A) off of the Lever Dock.
TRAVEL WITH THE SPARX TRAVEL CASE
For the highest level of protection and safety when traveling with your Sparx Skate Sharpener and accessories, we recommend using the Sparx Travel Case (sold separately).
When setting up the Sparx Sharpener after travel, wipe down the Grinding Ring Arbor’s face and threaded arbor to remove any unwanted steel shavings that may have gathered during transit. This will ensure a proper fit between the Grinding Ring Arbor and the Grinding Ring.

WARRANTY

ANY PURCHASE OF A SPARX HOCKEY PRODUCT IS COVERED UNDER THE ASSOCIATED PRODUCT WARRANTY POSTED AT
SPARXHOCKEY.COM/WARRANTIES FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT OF THE SPARX HOCKEY PRODUCT.
VELAS SPORTS MAY AT ANY TIME AND IN IT’S SOLE DISCRETION, MODIFY ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE WARRANTY POLICY.

FCC NOTICE (FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, Including

interference that may cause undesired operation
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Velasa Sports, Inc. can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions’ rules.

INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

CONFORMITY WITH DIRECTIVES
This product is CE marked to denote conformity with: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/863, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU