
Operating and Maintenance Manual
Scientek Washer Model SW-6000
Revision-3, Sept. 2007
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3.2.3 Acid Wash (Optional)
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The
WASH
indicator message is displayed the machine continues to fill from the end of
the prewash flush drain.
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During the fill, the
ACID
indicator message illuminates and the controller activates the
acid pump signal that energizes the
acid pump timer
and pump. When the acid pump
timer has completed, the acid pump is deactivated and the
ACID
display is deactivated.
•
The controller monitors the float and when the float rises, the controller closes the fill
solenoid. On units equipped with the
heat exchanger option
, the water is preheated to
180
°
F (82
°
C) prior to entering the unit. While the machine is filling, the
FILL
message
indicator is displayed. When the fill solenoid closes, the
FILL
indicator message is
extinguished.
WARNING: CHEMICAL BURN/EYE INJURY HAZARD
•
When replacing chemical injection components or chemical
containers residual detergent might remain in used parts or tubing.
Severe injury may occur in contact with skin or eyes.
•
Always refer to the chemical's Material Safety Data Sheet.
Wear gloves and face protection
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The recirculation wash pump is activated and the wash water is pumped through the
piping, out the rotating spray arms and through the quicklock connection to the removable
header. The
acid wash timer
is also activated and the pump remains energized until the
timer times out. This step removes all of the scale and similar soils from the items being
washed.
•
When the acid timer has completed, the
neutralizer pump timer
is initialized. This
energizes the neutralizer pump and the
NEUTRALIZER
indicator is displayed and
dispenses neutralizer into the unit. The wash recirculation pump remains on during this
time. When the neutralizer pump timer has completed, the neutralizer pump is de-
energized, the
NEUTRALIZER
display is deactivated and the
neutralizer wash timer
is
initialized. During this time, the wash recirculation pump is active in order to provide
complete mixing of the neutralizer and acid.
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When the neutralizer wash timer has completed its time, the
detergent pump timer
is
initialized. The wash recirculation pump and Aqua-pulse system remains active. This
energizes the detergent pump and the
DETERGENT
indicator is displayed and dispenses
detergent into the unit. When the detergent pump timer has completed its time, the
detergent pump is de-energized, the
DETERGENT
display is deactivated and the
detergent wash timer
is initialized. During the detergent wash, any remaining soils are
removed. During the detergent wash, the Aqua-pulse control valves sequentially turn on
and off the flow of circulating water to the left and right side spray arms, and (if so
equipped) the quicklock connection.
Scientek Technology Corporation
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