18
Operations
Detergent Concentration
Manufacturer's detergents are the only detergents
approved for use with our automatic parts washers.
They are specially formulated with rust inhibitors and
anti-foaming agents to optimize performance and
minimize maintenance. The use of any other detergent
during the warranty period will void the warranty.
To monitor the approximate concentration of detergent
in the wash solution, periodically examine the wash
solution in the sump chamber for the following indica-
tors:
•
Rust inside the machine:
not enough
detergent
•
Excessive foaming:
not enough detergent
•
Thick, white residue on parts after washing:
too much detergent.
To maintain proper concentration under typical condi-
tions, add detergent each month after cleaning the
sump chamber. Follow recommended detergent quan-
tities. Use a pH kit to determine the proper amount of
detergent to use. If you need help interpreting test
results, contact customer service.
Rust Inhibitor Additive
Factory detergents protect the entire inside of your
machine against the degenerative effects of water
evaporation. A rust inhibitor additive actually evapo-
rates with the water and continuously coats and
protects metal surfaces, even while your machine is
sitting idle. For more information, contact your distrib-
utor or call customer service.
Preparing The Machine For Use
Before you begin to wash parts, it is important that you
properly prepare the machine. Before you begin to use
the machine each day:
•
Check the water level and add water to the
sump tank if necessary;
•
Heat the water to operating temperature
(recommend 150° to 180°F)
•
Add detergent if necessary (see
Detergent
Concentration
);
•
Verify that none of the spray nozzles are
clogged; and
•
Clean the debris screen.
Washing Parts
The following procedure assumes that the heater is on
and the sump water is at operating temperature.
To wash parts, perform the following procedure.
WARNING: Hot, high-pressured cleaning solution
could cause serious injury. Always wear rubber
gloves and approved eye protection when loading
and unloading the machine.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une solution de nettoyage chaude
haute pression pourrait causer des blessures graves.
Toujours porter des gants en caoutchouc et une
protection oculaire approuvée lors du chargement et
du déchargement de la machine.
1.
Load parts into the machine.
Load large, heavy parts directly onto the turntable.
If a part extends beyond the edge of the turntable
and could impede turntable rotation, flip the
turntable switch
OFF
.
Secure large, light parts (valve covers for example)
to the turntable using suitable rubber tie-downs.
Load small, light parts into the small parts basket
provided with your machine.
NOTE:
For optimum cleaning performance, provide a
slight clearance between parts to allow adequate flow
of cleaning solution around and between them.
2.
Close and latch the door.
3.
Set the wash cycle timer to between 1 and 60
minutes for a timed wash cycle, or set it to
Hold
for
a continuous wash.
NOTE: If your machine is equipped with an optional
filtration system, monitor the outgoing pressure to
ensure that it does not drop below 30 psi. If the
pressure drops below 30 psi, immediately stop the
machine and either clean or replace the filter bag(s)
(See
Cleaning the Filters
).
4.
When the machine automatically stops (or after
you manually stop the wash cycle), open the door
and wait a few moments to allow the parts to cool
and dry before removing them. Most parts will
flash-dry in seconds.
Shutting Down The Machine
To shut down the machine at the end of the day:
•
Set the wash cycle timer to
OFF
;
•
Set the heater timer to
OFF
; and
•
Shut off the compressed air at the supply line
(if installed).
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