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Decommissioning and disposal

BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018

Decommissioning and disposal

The machine components can be supplied to electronics and
metal recycling for disposal. The manufacturer also accepts old
components for disposal.

Dispose of used cleaning and rinsing media in accordance with
the applicable national regulations.

Manufacturer address / contact address

Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 17, D-78224 Singen

Phone (head office) +49 (0) 7731 / 882-0

Fax (head office) +49 (0) 7731 / 882-266

[email protected]

www.elma-ultrasonic.com

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Summary of Contents for Elmasolvex SE

Page 1: ...BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Rev 03 2018 doc order no 105 5885 Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Germany Operating manual Elmasolvex SE Watch small parts cleaning machine english ...

Page 2: ... and drive unit 13 3 9 Rear side of the cleaning machine 16 3 10 Functions of the control panel 17 3 11 Media tank 18 4 Before the initial commissioning 19 4 1 Unpacking and installing the cleaning machine 19 4 2 Exhaust air equipment optional for solvent vapours 20 5 Initial commissioning 21 5 1 Connecting cleaning machine to mains power supply 21 5 2 Filling media tank 21 6 Daily cleaning operat...

Page 3: ...al hazard from media 34 8 Care and maintenance tasks 35 8 1 Daily tasks 35 8 1 1 Check function of the fan 35 8 1 2 Fill level check of the media tanks 35 8 2 Weekly tasks 36 8 2 1 Check fastening of the mounting 36 8 3 Continuous actions 37 8 3 1 Change of cleaning and rinsing media 37 8 3 2 Removal of passed over materials 38 8 3 3 Replacement of the filter mat 38 9 Maintenance tasks 40 10 Opera...

Page 4: ...nual also observe the country specific safety regulations The manufacturer shall not accept any liability in the event of injuries to persons damage to the machine or product to be cleaned which has been caused by improper use contrary to the instructions in this operating manual The owner shall be responsible for the instruction of the operating personnel 2 1 Notes for using this manual 2 1 1 Inf...

Page 5: ...e must only be operated by trained personnel in accordance with this operating manual This watch cleaning machine is exclusively intended for cleaning mechanical precision parts such as dismantled and not dismantled watch movements using solvent and aqueous solution based cleaning and rinsing media see Chapter 7 The flammable media used must also satisfy the conditions of flashpoint 23 C and ignit...

Page 6: ...nt of machine malfunctions Only permitted media cleaning rinsing solutions see Chapter 7 must be used in this cleaning machine The cleaning machine must only be operated using the original media tank included in the scope of delivery with the correct filling see Chapter 3 11 The cleaning machine must not continue to be operated in the event of damaged media tanks glass breakage Ignitable solvent v...

Page 7: ...with parts to be cleaned max 60 grams Ensure even balanced loading for fast rotations around the axis of the cleaning basket movement holder Pay attention when inserting the cleaning basket movement holder that it is attached correctly In the case of critical loading reduce the speed to prevent unbalance and strong oscillations The operator is responsible for the correct parameter setting The manu...

Page 8: ...n of the time and speed per process step the drive unit with the cleaning basket movement holder is moved one after the other into the different positions cleaning rinsing spinning drying The drive unit and control panel can be engaged in 3 vertical cleaning rinsing position spinning position change position and 5 horizontal positions above media tanks and drying chamber The covers of the media ta...

Page 9: ...N_Vers 03 2018 9 3 3 Scope of delivery Elmasolvex SE watch cleaning machine Detachable mains cable Operating manual 3 4 Optional accessories Elma cleaning basket including 3 basket inserts Miniature basket Movement holder for dismantled watch movements and PCBs ...

Page 10: ...x_SE_EN_Vers 03 2018 Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 3 5 CE conformity This small parts cleaning machine fulfils the CE marking criteria in relation to the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC ...

Page 11: ...Max total power consumption W 260 Power consumption in standby W 10 Speed range in cleaning rinsing basket position rpm visually adjustable Speed range in spinning basket position freely adjustable up to max rpm 1200 Permissible ambient temperature C 5 30 Cleaning basket accessories Individual basket internal dimensions D H approx mm 64 12 Number of individual baskets in the basket holder pcs 3 Ma...

Page 12: ...ally and vertically Operating handle with lock for manual positioning of the control panel and drive unit for description see Chapter 3 8 Cleaning basket optional for description see Chapter 6 2 The cleaning basket or movement holder is attached to the mounting on the drive shaft using a bayonet connection for description see Chapter 6 2 Media tank with level mark wave breaker and rubber seal for ...

Page 13: ...he cleaning basket movement holder is moved manually to the various working positions The operating handle consists of 2 parts the fixed blue colour bottom part and the movable silver colour top part Fig 3 8 1 Locked operating handle Fig 3 8 2 Unlocked operating handle by pressing clamp together Movable clamp of the operating handle Fixed clamp of the operating handle A B B A B A C ...

Page 14: ...eaning basket movement holder Fig 3 8 3 Middle position in the media tank above the cleaning rinsing liquid Spinning position Fig 3 8 4 Bottom position in the media tank in the cleaning rinsing liquid cleaning rinsing position Fig 3 8 5 The operating handle must be unlocked in each case for the vertical adjustment Fig 3 8 3 Change position top position Fig 3 8 4 Spinning position middle position 3...

Page 15: ...ment For unlocking and raising lowering the drive unit the operating handle must be grasped and pressed on the moving top part Fig 3 8 2 C arrow direction Push the drive unit in the required direction after unlocking Reduce the pressure on the movable clamp after approx 20 mm distance In this way the drive unit can engage again in the next horizontal position Hold the operating handle without pres...

Page 16: ...maintenance for description see Chapter 8 3 3 Main switch for switching the cleaning machine on and off Slot for fuse Mains power connection for mains cable scope of delivery Intake opening for hot air fan of the drying chamber Attention The fan grill must not be covered in order to guarantee free air circulation Exhaust air pipe of the drying chamber Ø 75 mm for connection of an exhaust air tube ...

Page 17: ...s adjustment of the rotation speed 0 100 STEP TIME rotary knob for time preselection in minutes per process step with signal after expiry of the specified time Button for switching on the hot air fan in the drying chamber This function can be activated if a time preselection B has previously been set For switching off before expiry of the specified time preselection Turn back the STEP TIME rotary ...

Page 18: ...et movement holder Profile ring as edge protection and for sealing Fill level marking The fill level of the medium should be between min and max in the inspection window Wave breaker for prevention of foaming of the medium and for more intensive cleaning action due to more effective counter flow effect of the medium Attention Must not be removed to protect the glass against objects A B C D B A C D...

Page 19: ...ainst dripping moisture from outside IP class 20 However keep the installation surface and the case dry to prevent electrical accidents and damage to the cleaning machine Provide sufficient ventilation at the location of the cleaning machine In the case of intended use of flammable solvent based media 4 air changes1 per hour and per cleaning machine using technical ventilation measures must be gua...

Page 20: ...ent Keep all kinds of ignition sources away from the immediate danger zone Prevent ignition sparks from electrostatic discharge Option 1 An appropriate pipe Ø 75 mm max 3 m length for venting ideally with access to the open air must be attached to the exhaust air pipe of the drying chamber Fig 3 9 E Passive ventilation no backpressure is intended due to the discharging air flow Attention A finned ...

Page 21: ...ning and rinsing media intended for them see Chapter 7 The individual media tanks must be filled with cleaning or rinsing solution according to the position in the cleaning machine Fig 5 2 Media tank in position 1 Cleaning medium Media tank in position 2 Rinsing medium Media tank in position 3 Rinsing medium Media tank in position 4 Rinsing medium Fig 5 2 View of the positions of the media tanks O...

Page 22: ... tank with the appropriate media up to the marking Fig 3 11 C Further information for selection of the suitable cleaning and rinsing solution can be found in Chapter 7 Pay attention to the correct positioning of the media tanks in the recesses provided for them in the base of the cleaning machine Close the media tanks when not in use with the covers provided for them The fill level of the medium m...

Page 23: ... to prevent damage to the product to be cleaned and cleaning machine Only use the original Elma cleaning basket The maximum load weight of the cleaning basket with cleaning parts is 60 grams Pay attention to symmetrical loading to prevent unbalance The cleaning basket is connected to the cleaning machine by the basket holder Fig 6 2 1 C using bayonet connection over the mounting Fig 6 2 1 A Hold t...

Page 24: ...vidual basket inserts for loading from the basket holder Fig 6 2 2 Basket holder with basket inserts The basket inserts Fig 6 2 2 G and the optional miniature basket Fig 6 2 2 F are designed differently for accommodation of the various watch parts Pay attention during the loading that sensitive parts are placed with appropriate care in the suitable basket compartments Stack the loaded basket inser...

Page 25: ...ning machine Only use the original Elma movement holder The movement holder Fig 6 3 1 C is connected to the cleaning machine using bayonet connection at the mounting Fig 6 3 1 A Hold the mounting Fig 6 3 1 A firmly with one hand then first press the movement holder slightly upwards and then turn it anticlockwise out of the locking elements Fig 6 3 1 B Fig 6 3 1 Movement holder attached Mounting fo...

Page 26: ...t damage to the product to be cleaned and cleaning machine The maximum load weight of the movement holder with cleaning parts is 60 grams Also note the maximum capacity of the retaining clips Pay attention to even loading to avoid unbalance and vibrations Also secure difficult to clamp parts with for example a suitable solvent resistant rubber band Now fasten the movement holder in the mounting of...

Page 27: ...settings can be changed at any time during the execution For switching off before expiry of the specified time preselection Turn back the STEP TIME rotary knob to the off position Risk of injury Moving and fast rotating parts during the program execution Horizontal and vertical transport movement of the swivel arm with cleaning basket movement holder Rotating cleaning basket movement holder Never ...

Page 28: ...ition to the settings for the time and the speed also press the button for the heater The heater switch indicates from its illumination that the hot air fan in the drying chamber is activated Note in relation to the parts to be cleaned that the rotation speed in the drying chamber must never be too high Note the instructions in the settings recommendations Chapter 6 6 1 For switching off before ex...

Page 29: ...ct parameter setting The manufacturer shall not accept any liablility in the event of damage to the items to be cleaned or to the machine Media tank 1 Parameters Rotation Cleaning Speed 35 Step Time 5 min Spinning Speed 90 Step Time 2 min Media tank 2 Parameters Rotation Cleaning Speed 35 Step Time 3 min Spinning Speed 90 Step Time 2 min Media tank 3 Parameters Rotation Cleaning Speed 35 Step Time...

Page 30: ...Daily cleaning operation 30 BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers 03 2018 Elma Schmidbauer GmbH ...

Page 31: ...using the procedure described in this chapter If the cleaning program has to be interrupted or cancelled for any reason turn the rotary switch for the time STEP TIME manually to the off position 6 8 After completion of the work Switch off the cleaning machine at the main switch Fig 3 9 1 2 C after completion of the work Cover the media tanks with the covers provided for them CAUTION Cancellation i...

Page 32: ...4301 Observe the information concerning this in the safety data sheet of the medium solvent Also observe the safety instructions e g goggles gloves risk and safety statements specified by the manufacturer or supplier for handling the cleaning and rinsing media used In the case of doubt contact the manufacturer or supplier All damage caused by non observance of the limitations specified in Chapter ...

Page 33: ... compounds meeting the flashpoint limitation FP 23 C and have an ignition temperature 200 C The upper limit of the boiling range of rinsing media should not exceed 170 C for successful drying only use volatile rinsing media 7 1 2 Aqueous media cleaning concentrates elma cleaning concentrate 1 9 Aqueous cleaning step for dismantled watches in the rotation and oscillation process Resinified residues...

Page 34: ...has only limited suitable drying for rinsing water wetted parts Therefore solvent based rinsing is recommended as last rinsing step There are no other limitations caused by the cleaning machine 7 2 4 Environmental hazard from media The solvent based cleaning and rinsing media based on hydrocarbons are not water miscible and mostly hazardous for the environment Also note the markings with warnings ...

Page 35: ...low The cleaning machine must not be operated if the fan is defective Contact your authorised dealer or the Service Centre Fire and explosion hazard The function of the fan is relevant for safety 8 1 2 Fill level check of the media tanks Before every start of any cleaning program Visually inspect whether the fill level of the different media tanks is in the range between the min and max markings F...

Page 36: ...ck fastening of the mounting Weekly Check whether the mounting of the cleaning basket movement holder Fig 8 2 1 A is correctly fastened to the drive shaft If necessary tighten the grub screw Fig 8 2 1 B using a 2 mm Allen key Fig 8 2 1 Fastening of the mounting Recommended interval Inspection criteria Action A B ...

Page 37: ...nts Keep all kinds of ignition sources away Prevent ignition sparks from electrostatic discharge Discharge possible electrostatic charges body charge before you handle flammable media by touching any grounded equipment e g water tap metal surface of the case of the cleaning machine or use ESD protection equipment ESD armband Remove the relevant media tank from the cleaning machine The media tank m...

Page 38: ...nce kit filter mat fan grille Art No 104 9007 Only use the original seal of the manufacturer to prevent impairment of the machine function Disconnect the mains plug first Undo the four Allen screws of the maintenance cover Fig 8 3 3 1 A using an Allen key Remove the fan grille Fig 8 3 3 2 B from the fastening at the cable connector and remove it from the cleaning machine Remove the used filter mat...

Page 39: ... and maintenance tasks Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers 03 2018 39 Fig 8 3 3 2 Removing filter mat Dispose of the used filter mat in accordance with the local regulations for this Disposal B C ...

Page 40: ...e protection Every 5 years Hand over the cleaning machine to an authorised service point for the purpose of this servicing Components relevant for safety Name Art No Figure Overtemperature protection of the heater 105 2572 Fan drive unit 105 8762 Fan drying chamber 100 230 V 104 9463 Media tank profile seal 105 2559 Components relevant for function check and replace if necessary Name Art No Vertic...

Page 41: ...chine from the mains power supply Then check fuse s Fig 3 9 1 2 D for mains cable replace if necessary Switch off cleaning machine and restart Contact Service if the fault persists Speed SPEED can no longer be adjusted Check the following possibilities Disconnect cleaning machine from the mains power supply Then check fuse s Fig 3 9 1 2 D for mains cable replace if necessary Switch off cleaning ma...

Page 42: ...epairs must only be performed by service centres which have been authorised by the manufacturer The manufacturer shall accept no liability for damage caused by unauthorised and incorrect interventions on the cleaning machine Risk of electric shock from parts carrying mains voltage in the interior of the cleaning machine Always unplug the mains plug before opening the cleaning machine The manufactu...

Page 43: ...anufacturer in the case of cleaning machine faults which cannot be rectified using the instructions for fault clearance in this operating manual If any return to a service centre is required use the original packaging to prevent transport damage enclose as specific as possible description of the fault ...

Page 44: ...ccepts old components for disposal Dispose of used cleaning and rinsing media in accordance with the applicable national regulations 12 Manufacturer address contact address Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Gottlieb Daimler Str 17 D 78224 Singen Phone head office 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax head office 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma ultrasonic com www elma ultrasonic com We reserve the right to make technical and visual...

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