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(updated instructions from Triton style router and lift table to older version)
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*Model#: RTP -103
*Model#: RTP -103
*Brand: Infinity
*Brand: Infinity
*Router Model: Triton 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router (116-270)
*Router Model: Porter Cable


=Guides and Manuals=
=Guides and Manuals=
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=Instructions for Use=
=Instructions for Use=
'''Installing bits:'''  
'''Installing bits:'''  
*Lower the router and hit the red “Stop” button.
*Unplug the router
*Inside the cabinet, turn the switch on the router itself off and make sure the switch cover is closed.
*Remove the red ring from the table
*Raise the router all the way up until the locking pin engages.
*Raise the router till you have access to the nut
*Insert the bit into the collet, using the appropriate size collet (¼” or ½”).
*Place the router bit in the collet. Ensure the cutting edge of the bit does not touch to top of the nut.
*Use the wrench to rotate the nut in a clockwise direction.
*Use the pair of wrenches to tighten the nut. Keep the lower wrench on the shaft still, and rotate the upper wrench on the nut counter-clockwise.
'''Ring size:'''  
'''Ring size:'''  
*Make as large as possible for best suction, but small enough so your workpiece won’t fall in.
*Use the largest one possible for optimal vacuum suction, but it should be small enough so your workpiece won’t fall in.
'''Adjusting height:'''  
'''Adjusting height:'''  
*The adjustment screw is through a hold in the table to the left of the router.
*There are two hex-shaped openings in the table - one is for the height adjustment, and the other is for locking the height in its current position
*Use the long wrench in the table opening to adjust your height up and down.
*Use the long allen wrench to unlock it, then adjust the height accordingly
*Make sure the end of the wrench lines up with the adjustment screw below the table. Guide it straight into the hole.
*CAUTION: If you feel resistance, '''DON’T FORCE IT'''. It should move freely, so re-check what you are doing or ask for help if it does not.
*CAUTION: If you feel resistance, '''DON’T FORCE IT'''. It should move freely, so re-check what you are doing or ask for help if it does not.
'''Adjusting Speed:'''
'''Adjusting Speed:'''
*On the router there is a small wheel with numbers.
*On the router inside the cabinet there is a small wheel with numbers.
*Move the wheel to the left to increase the speed, right to decrease the speed.
*Move the wheel to the left to increase the speed, right to decrease the speed.
'''Removing bits:'''  
'''Removing bits:'''  
*Lower the router and hit the red “Stop” button.
*Unplug the router
*Inside the cabinet, turn the switch on the router itself off and make sure the switch cover is closed.
*Remove the red ring from the table
*Raise the router all the way up until the locking pin engages with the shaft. You may need to rotate the shaft until it clicks into place.
*Raise the router till you have access to the nut
*Use the wrench to rotate the nut in a counterclockwise direction to loosen the bit.
*Use the pair of wrenches to loosen the nut. Keep the lower wrench on the shaft still, and rotate the upper wrench on the nut clockwise.
*When you rotate the wrench, it will suddenly get loose. Rotating it once more will start to feel tight again. Keep rotating and it will loosen again and fully release the bit.
*When the nut first loosens, continue rotating it until it starts to feel tight. Keep rotating and it will loosen again and fully release the bit.
'''Dust Collection:'''  
'''Dust Collection:'''  
*Open the gate for the dust collection.
*Open the gate for the dust collection.
*Turn on the dust collector.
*Turn on the dust collector.
'''Power:'''  
'''Power:'''  
*Open the cabinet below the table to access the router.
*Slide the cover for the switch back, and turn the power switch on. The cover will stay open while the switch is on.
*Plug in the machine.
*Plug in the machine.
*Press the green “Start” button on the outside to turn it on.
*Press the green “Start” button on the front to turn it on.
'''Common Courtesy:'''  
'''Common Courtesy:'''  
*Press the red “Stop” switch to make sure the router is off.
*Press the red “Stop” switch to make sure the router is off.
*Turn off the router inside the cabinet.
*Clean up any dust or debris on the table and inside the cabinet.
*Clean up any dust or debris on the table and inside the cabinet.
*Remove router bit and collet.
*Remove router bit and collet.

Revision as of 16:50, 30 September 2023

InfinityRouterTable.jpg

About our machine

  • Model#: RTP -103
  • Brand: Infinity
  • Router Model: Porter Cable

Guides and Manuals

Instructions for Use

Installing bits:

  • Unplug the router
  • Remove the red ring from the table
  • Raise the router till you have access to the nut
  • Place the router bit in the collet. Ensure the cutting edge of the bit does not touch to top of the nut.
  • Use the pair of wrenches to tighten the nut. Keep the lower wrench on the shaft still, and rotate the upper wrench on the nut counter-clockwise.

Ring size:

  • Use the largest one possible for optimal vacuum suction, but it should be small enough so your workpiece won’t fall in.

Adjusting height:

  • There are two hex-shaped openings in the table - one is for the height adjustment, and the other is for locking the height in its current position
  • Use the long allen wrench to unlock it, then adjust the height accordingly
  • CAUTION: If you feel resistance, DON’T FORCE IT. It should move freely, so re-check what you are doing or ask for help if it does not.

Adjusting Speed:

  • On the router inside the cabinet there is a small wheel with numbers.
  • Move the wheel to the left to increase the speed, right to decrease the speed.

Removing bits:

  • Unplug the router
  • Remove the red ring from the table
  • Raise the router till you have access to the nut
  • Use the pair of wrenches to loosen the nut. Keep the lower wrench on the shaft still, and rotate the upper wrench on the nut clockwise.
  • When the nut first loosens, continue rotating it until it starts to feel tight. Keep rotating and it will loosen again and fully release the bit.

Dust Collection:

  • Open the gate for the dust collection.
  • Turn on the dust collector.

Power:

  • Plug in the machine.
  • Press the green “Start” button on the front to turn it on.

Common Courtesy:

  • Press the red “Stop” switch to make sure the router is off.
  • Clean up any dust or debris on the table and inside the cabinet.
  • Remove router bit and collet.
  • Clean any dust out of the collet, and wipe the area the collet sits in the router with a dry cloth.
  • Leave the router raised so it is ready for the next person to set up.


Videos

General Tips and Safety

  • Dust Collector: connected to gate behind the machine
  • Ring size: make as large as possible for best suction, but small enough so your workpiece won’t fall in
  • Adjusting height: check the Lock before adjusting
  • Collet: has a self-locking feature for one-hand tightening/loosening
  • Common Courtesy: Clean up, remove router bit, leave router raised


Tooling

  • 1/4 Router Bits
  • 1/2 Router Bits

Maintenance

  • Dust cube cabinet below table may need a thorough cleaning occasionally
  • Height adjustment screws/mechanism may need cleaning to remove dust from the mechanism that causes friction
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