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Smartwasher

SW-37

Operating Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is BIOREMEDIATION?

Bioremediation is the use of biological agents such as microbes
or plants to break down or neutralize “hazardous substances”
or “contaminants” thereby removing dangerous chemicals from
the environment. The process of bioremediation is listed as
one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) innovative
technologies.

How is “Bioremediating” different from

“Biodegradable”?

BIOREMEDIATION is the use of natural biological agents such as
microbes to break down or neutralize “hazardous substances” or
“contaminants”. FOR EXAMPLE: In the SmartWasher

, Ozzy

(s),

natural biological agents or microbes, break down the carbon-
based contaminants (grease and oil) and turn them into harmless
carbon dioxide and water. BIODEGRADABLE means that a
substance or mixture is subject to or could be broken down by
biological agents into smaller compounds, in its virgin state only
by natural means.

Who and what is Ozzy

Ozzy

is the name we selected for the blend of nonpathogenic

(harmless to humans) microbes in the SmartWasher

system.

Our microbes, Ozzy

and his friends, eat potentially harmful

hydrocarbon wastes in the SmartWasher

and transform these

wastes into very small quantities of carbon dioxide and water.
Similar types of microbes have been used for many years in
various bioremediation applications, such as oil spills, including
the Gulf of Mexico spill in 2010, and the Exxon Valdez disaster in
1989.

What happens to the grease, oil and other
contaminants in the SmartWasher

Grease, oil and other contaminants are bioremediated in the
SmartWasher

- transformed into harmless, non-hazardous

by-products such as carbon dioxide and water. Particulate
matter, such as sand, grit, dirt and paint chips are trapped in the
OzzyMat

to be disposed of properly.

How well does OzzyJuice

clean?

OzzyJuice

is extraordinarily powerful and cleans extremely well.

OzzyJuice

is a surfactant that breaks down the surface tension

between the grease and the part rather than dissolving it; the
grease actually lifts off the parts leaving behind clean surfaces.
Note that while OzzyJuice

cleans differently than dangerous

solvents or mineral spirits, it cleans just as well.

Will OzzyJuice

clean carburetors, transmissions,

aluminum, brakes and anything else in my shop?

YES. Not only is OzzyJuice

effective on these parts, it will not

damage non-metal components that may be attached to the
parts being cleaned such as rubber or plastic fittings. As with
all parts cleaners, some items are going to become cleaner at
different rates than others due to the degree and type of grime
encountered.

How often do I change the fluid (Juice

If you are changing your OzzyMat

a minimum of once a month,

under normal use and with proper maintenance, you should
never have to change or haul away used OzzyJuice

. This is one

of the biggest advantages of the SmartWasher

system. Ozzy

(s)

microbes clean contaminants from the fluid through the process
of bioremediation. This leaves you with clean OzzyJuice

to work

with day after day.

Why is the SmartWasher

heated?

Two reasons: First, it keeps Ozzy

eating at an optimal level

to clean the solution as quickly as possible. Secondly, warm
solution simply cleans better than cold solution. An added
benefit to warm solution: it makes it more enjoyable to work with,
especially in winter.

Why doesn’t OzzyJuice

damage my hands like

solvents?

OzzyJuice

is a pH-neutral, non-caustic, water-based formula

that will not dry, crack or irritate the skin. Solvents are caustic
and pull fat cells from the skin, possibly causing extreme drying,
redness, blisters, and other dermatological problems.

Can I use OzzyJuice

in other parts washers?

We do not recommend that OzzyJuice

be used in other parts

washers. The OzzyJuice

and the SmartWasher

were made

to work together with variables such as specific temperatures,
compensation for foam, and so on. Also remember, the Ozzy

(s)

microbes are in the OzzyMat

and if the OzzyJuice

is used in