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Important safety instructions 

 

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BA_Elmasteam 4

5

_EN_Vers. 01.2019 

© Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

 

 

  the product is not serviced at a service point authorised by the 

manufacturer or has not been repaired using original spare 
parts 

  the product is further used despite recognisable safety defects 

or damage 

 

external forceful impact

 

  the specified maintenance tasks have not been performed. 

It must be ensured that damage is avoided during storage and 

transport of the machine. Storage or transport at temperatures 

below freezing point must always be avoided. Freezing water in 

the steam jet cleaner can have lasting adverse effects on the 

function. The unit before storage or transport empty 

see cap. 7.2 

Temperature during storage: +5 C (+ 41 F) to + 40 C (+ 104 F) 
Temperature during transport: -15 C (+ 5 F) to +60 C  

(+ 140 C) 
Humidity and air pressure during storage and transport: 
10% - 80% relative humidity; non-condensing  
Pressure range 500 hPa – 1060 hPa absolute 

 

 

Storage and transport 

conditions 

Summary of Contents for Elmasteam 4.5 basic HP

Page 1: ...ieb Daimler Str 17 D 78224 Singen Tel 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma ultrasonic com www elma ultrasonic com document ref 109 9623 Operating Manual Elmasteam 45 basic basic HP basic P HP Steam Jet Cleaner English ...

Page 2: ...up 15 4 1 Installation and connection conditions 15 4 2 Fixed nozzle mounting option 16 4 3 Mounting of the wall bracket option 17 4 4 Permanent water connection Elmasteam 45 basic P HP 18 5 Filling the machine 20 5 1 Requirements for water quality 20 5 2 Manual filling 20 5 3 Automatic filling with pump basic P HP 22 6 Handling in operation 23 6 1 Working with the flexible hand piece 24 6 2 Worki...

Page 3: ... Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasteam 45 _EN_Vers 01 2019 3 7 6 Prepare machine for shipment 30 7 7 Troubleshooting 31 8 Decommissioning and disposal 32 9 Manufacturer address contact address 32 ...

Page 4: ...o observe any country specific safety regulations in addition to the instructions in this manual 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 training the operating personnel 2 1 Notes fo...

Page 5: ...the risk of property damage 2 2 Description of the warnings on the machine Caution Hot surfaces Hot vapours Notice only applicable for machines with optional water pump For the connection to the water supply system the minimum water pressure of 1 6 bar must not be undercut and the maximum water pressure of 6 bar must not be exceeded Parts in the machine can be damaged Notice on pressure tank screw...

Page 6: ...of the rating plate must match the available connection conditions particularly mains voltage and connected load For the prevention of electrical accidents and damage to the machine the machine must never be sprayed with steam or exposed to penetrating liquid In the event of damage to the machine or entry of moisture strictly unplug the mains plug immediately The machine is only permitted to be op...

Page 7: ... The discharge that takes place here can be observed as a visible spark discharge from the product to be cleaned to the handpiece It is recommended in such cases to ground the product to be cleaned or if necessary the wrist of the user e g with an ESD wrist strap Steam jet cleaners can cause unpleasant noise levels during operation Use personal hearing protection during the stay in the work area P...

Page 8: ...must be ensured that damage is avoided during storage and transport of the machine Storage or transport at temperatures below freezing point must always be avoided Freezing water in the steam jet cleaner can have lasting adverse effects on the function The unit before storage or transport empty see cap 7 2 Temperature during storage 5 C 41 F to 40 C 104 F Temperature during transport 15 C 5 F to 6...

Page 9: ...al 1 information sheet warranty conditions 3 2 CE conformity This Elmasteam steam jet cleaner fulfils the CE marking criteria according to the following EU Directives Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive RoHS Directive The declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer 3 3 Functionality Water is heated to approx 155 C using a powerful heater in a manually or automatically filled p...

Page 10: ...ion W 115 120 V 1650 Rated power at 230 V W 2130 2180 Rated power at 115 V W 1540 Pressure tank volume litres 4 4 Max filling volume litres 3 3 3 3 Operating pressure bar 4 5 4 5 Steam temperature at the output of the nozzle C 155 155 Min water connection pressure bar 1 6 Max water connection pressure bar 6 Dimensions with hand piece W x D x H mm 290 x 320 x 420 290 x 320 x 420 Dimensions with fix...

Page 11: ...the electrical contacts against spray water Contact protection at the ball valve 3 6 Product description 3 6 1 Elmasteam 45 basic Fig 3 6 1 1 Elmasteam 4 5 basic Collecting basin for overflowing water Pressure tank screw cap filling opening for manual filling Fixed nozzle Operation indicators Mains power switch I ON 0 OFF Reset after refilling and signalisation pressure tank empty chapter 5 2 Foot...

Page 12: ...vice hose chapter 7 2 3 6 2 Elmasteam 45 basic HP basic P HP Fig 3 6 2 1 Elmasteam 4 5 basic HP basic P HP Collecting basin for overflowing water Pressure tank screw cap filling opening for manual filling Flexible hand piece Holder for hand piece Operation indicators Mains power switch I ON 0 OFF Reset after refilling and signalisation pressure tank empty chapter 5 2 Foot switch Steam hose G H I A...

Page 13: ...019 13 Fig 3 6 2 2 Elmasteam 4 5 basic HP rear side Device connector with mains cable Foot switch connector Ball valve with plastic contact protection and mounted service hose chapter 7 2 Fig 3 6 2 3 Elmasteam 4 5 basic P HP Permanent water connection I J K L I K J K L J I ...

Page 14: ... LED operation indicators Fig 3 7 1 View of front side Pressure tank empty LED indicator red Heater active heat reheat LED indicator orange Operating pressure reached indicator can extinguish during operation LED indicator green 3 8 Safety valve Fig 3 8 1 safety valve A See chapt 7 7 A B C A B C A ...

Page 15: ...rated in well ventilated indoor areas up to a height of 2 000 metres above sea level at an ambient temperature of 5 40 ºC 41 104 ºF at maximum relative humidity of 80 at 31 ºC 87 8 ºF decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 ºC 104 ºF with mains power supply if the voltage fluctuations are not greater than 10 of the rated value From 5 30 ºC 41 86 ºF the machine can be used with air humidi...

Page 16: ...e nut Fig 4 2 1 A 2 Screw the fixed nozzle with the nut Fig 4 2 2 B onto the connection nozzle on the machine 3 Tighten the nut with a turn using a 12 mm open ended spanner 4 Slide the black protection sleeve in the direction of the arrow over the nut Fig 4 2 3 Fig 4 2 1 Blanking plug in the delivery condition Fig 4 2 2 Screwing on hand piece Fig 4 2 3 Sliding protection sleeve over connection Pro...

Page 17: ... No 1058678 Suspension fitting C 2 Art No 1066448 Screw D 2 Art No 1063024 Spacer 1 Drill 2 holes Ø 8 mm 90 mm apart and minimum 50 mm depth 2 Press the plugs A as far as they will go into the holes 3 Put the suspension fittings B on the screws C and align the heads of the suspension fittings B upwards with the slots 4 Turn the screws C into the plugs until only the suspension fittings B are still...

Page 18: ...water pressure of 1 6 bar must not be undercut The maximum water pressure of 6 bar must not be exceeded Components in the machine can be damaged Use the supplied water hose If required an extension hose 2 m can be ordered as optional accessory 106 5691 1 Put the flat seals included in the delivery Fig 4 4 1 A into the screw thread Fig 4 4 1 B and C 2 Screw the connector Fig 4 4 1 B of the water ho...

Page 19: ...t up Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasteam 45 _EN_Vers 01 2019 19 Fig 4 4 1 Water hose included in delivery Fig 4 4 2 Machine connection D to the water supply water pipe Fig 4 4 3 Connected water hose E D A B C A F ...

Page 20: ...he maintenance intervals see chapter 7 5 2 Manual filling Start the filling process from point 4 when the machine is depressurised First reduce the pressure when the machine is warmed up Risk of scalding from discharging steam Do not open pressure tank screw cap when the steam pressure is above 0 bar 1 Let residual steam pressure escape through the steam nozzle 1 1 Machine version with hand piece ...

Page 21: ...aximum filling volume of the pressure tank capacity of approx 3 2 litres 7 Remove the sieve Wipe off water that has overflowed Encrusted residues can impair the safety mechanism in the pressure tank screw cap 8 Check the opening of the pressure tank screw cap In the case of recognisable clogging replace the pressure tank screw cap for safety reasons 9 Close the pressure tank screw cap by hand hand...

Page 22: ...erve requirement for the water quality see chapter 5 1 1 Before the first filling fill the pressure tank manually with approx 2 litres of water see chapter 5 2 It is expedient for the first filling of the Elmasteam using the pump to unscrew the pressure tank screw cap to let the air escape from the system 2 Open the water tap for the water supply Check the hose connections for leaks and tightness ...

Page 23: ...o build up pressure Depending on the fill level the operating pressure of 4 5 bar is reached after approx 15 20 minutes The green LED indicator lamp signals the operational readiness The green LED indicator lamp can extinguish depending on the duration of the steam dispensing Steam can continue to be dispensed during the reheating Use a suitable aid for the safe holding of smaller workpieces Befor...

Page 24: ...nd piece from the hand piece holder 2 Aim the hand piece into a container or sink for draining possible accumulations of condensation water Press the foot switch briefly until steam discharges 3 Steam the product to be cleaned 4 Put the hand piece back into the hand piece holder 6 2 Working with the fixed nozzle or hand piece Observe the safety instructions in chapter 6 The steam output at the fix...

Page 25: ... must be taken out of operation for safety reasons Restarting is only authorised after repair has been completed 7 2 Rinse pressure tank regularly Depending on the local water quality the maintenance intervals shown in the tables in chapters 7 2 1 7 2 2 are applicable Use the rinsing set Fig 7 2 included in the delivery Risk of chemical burns from steam containing acid Never fill decalcifiers or o...

Page 26: ...ks 2 weeks 1 week Switch off the machine Unplug mains plug Let the machine cool down until it is depressurised 0 bar After complete depressurisation the machine must still cool down for approx 5 minutes to prevent spontaneous steam formation during rinsing Have the maintenance hose included in the delivery ready 1 Open pressure tank screw cap 2 Push maintenance hose onto connection nozzle on the b...

Page 27: ...tion with deionised water Fill 1 level teaspoon of salt into the pressure tank after the rinsing see chapter 5 1 If no water flows away despite opened ball valve this is possibly closed by lime residues Remove maintenance hose and clear the opening in the ball valve using a thin object Fig 7 2 1 1 Connect water hose to the ball valve Fig 7 2 1 2 Ball valve opened Fig 7 2 1 3 Ball valve closed A ...

Page 28: ...weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 7 3 Clean sieve in the water connection only P HP The sieve in the water connection can be clogged by particles and minerals in the supply system and the water supply to the machine can be impaired Dependent on the water quality At the latest if the pressure boiler is no longer filled correctly Unplug mains plug Close water supply to the machine 1 Remove hose on the permanent...

Page 29: ...ial 107 0074 7 4 2 O ring nozzle Dependent on the function and occurrence of leaks water drips from the screw cap Observe service instructions 105 7949 7 4 3 Sealing collecting basin Dependent on visible wear e g cracks Observe service instructions 105 7953 Wear parts are excluded from the warranty Replacement interval Article number Replacement interval Article number Article number Replacement i...

Page 30: ...rts in the machine that are pressurised above 0 bar Let the machine cool down before opening Danger of burns from hot surfaces Let the machine cool down first before opening Only original parts are permitted to be used for repairs Under certain circumstances opening the machine can invalidate the CE conformity The manufacturer shall not accept any liability for consequential damage caused by unaut...

Page 31: ...its Send machine to a service point Steam suddenly discharges with short loud noise development at the safety valve Safety valve has tripped Take machine out of operation immediately Send machine to a service point For basic P HP machines with pump Pump no longer delivers water Water supply not opened Check water supply of the machine Machine has been switched on with empty pressure tank thereby t...

Page 32: ...ivered to the local waste disposal in accordance with the local waste regulations Empty the machine Disinfect the surfaces 9 Manufacturer address contact address Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Gottlieb Daimler Str 17 D 78224 Singen Tel head office 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax head office 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma ultrasonic com www elma ultrasonic com Technical Support support elma ultrasonic com We reserve the r...

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