Ranger RS-500-D-601, Installation And Operation Manual

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RS Series Spray-Wash Cabinets
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P/N 5900245 — Rev. B7 — November 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
: What does a Spray-Wash Cabinet do?
Answer : It cleans Vehicle parts, removing contaminants like Oil, grease, dirt, and so on. It uses a
Water/Detergent solution, which cleans using a combination of mechanical force, heat (160° to 180°F /
71° to 82°C), and the chemical action of the Detergent.
Q : How many car Parts can I wash at one time?
A : The RS-500-D models can hold up to 500 pounds (227 kg) of Parts at a time. The RS-750-D
models can hold up to 1,000 pounds (454 kg).
Q : What kind of Detergent should I use?
A
: BendPak Ranger recommends using Aluma-Klean Detergent; in fact, you get a free bucket with
your Spray-Wash Cabinet. To re-order Aluma-Klean, visit the Ranger website .
Be careful handling Aluma-Klean when in liquid form; wear gloves and eye protection. Do not ingest;
try not to inhale.
If you decide to order any other kind of Detergent for your Spray-Wash Cabinet, it is extremely
important that you
get the right kind
. Any Detergent you use must be formulated for mild steel
parts washers; it must have rust-inhibiting agents and be low foaming.
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CAUTION
Do not
use high alkaline, high pH, caustic detergents that are formulated for
harsher cleaning environments; hot dip tanks, for example. This voids your warranty
and may cause significant damage to your unit.
Q : How much Water do I need?
A : The RS-500-D models need about 50 gallons (189 liters) to be full. The RS-750-D models need
about 53 gallons (200 liters). Always make sure the Spray-Wash Cabinet has enough Water; the top
of the Water line should be just above the bottom of the Grate
. You can damage your
unit if you run it without enough Water in the Water Reservoir.
Q : How long is a Wash Cycle?
A
: Anywhere from 1 to 60 minutes. In most cases, a 15-minute Wash Cycle does the job, but you can
set it for as long as 60 minutes.
Q : How does a Wash Cycle work?
A
: Put your Parts inside, latch the door, and then set the Timer for 1 to 60 minutes; the Spray-Wash
Cabinet does the rest. Make sure the door is securely latched; you do not want the Door opening
during the Wash Cycle.
Q : Is there a Start-Up Process before I can start cleaning?
A : Yes, but it’s not difficult and usually only needs to be done once. You fill the Reservoir with Water,
heat it up appropriately, put in Detergent, run a Wash Cycle (with no dirty Parts) for 15 minutes, and
then run a Wash Cycle for 60 minutes (again, no parts) to coat the inside of the unit with the rust-
inhibiting agents in the Detergent.
Q : Why is there a Danger HOT Surface sticker on the front of the Spray-Wash Cabinet?
A : Because the Door and rest of the Cabinet get hot during a Wash Cycle. Do not touch the Door or
the rest of the Cabinet during or right after a Wash Cycle; you could get burned.