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Vortex M6

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WARNING TO USER, MANTAINENCE OR INSTALLER

FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND/OR

OPERATE THIS MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE

BODILY INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Vortex M6

Page 1: ... com SDL Atlas Hong Kong 3J Garment Centre 576 Castle Peak Road Kowloon Hong Kong P 852 3443 4888 F 852 3443 4999 E info sdlatlas com cn SDL Atlas China 1B Building B Junxiang Da Mansion No 9 Zhongshan Yuan Road Nanshan Shenzhen 518052 China P 86 755 26711168 F 86 755 26711337 E info sdlatlas com cn www sdlatlas com Instrument Version 2 0 Manual Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...WARNING TO USER MANTAINENCE OR INSTALLER FAILURE TO INSTALL MAINTAIN AND OR OPERATE THIS MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND OR DAMAGE PROPERTY WARNING ...

Page 3: ...is will allow SDL Atlas to respond quickly and accurately to the request MODEL NO ___________________________________________________________________ SERIAL NO ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ VOLTS CYCLES PHASE ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ NU...

Page 4: ...y This instrument has moving parts and while all reasonable steps have been taken to protect personnel associated with these moving parts incorrect or improper use of the equipment could result in injury Consideration should be given to the nature of these moving parts when installing and setting up the equipment Fully trained competent personnel should install this equipment This instrument is in...

Page 5: ...d and operated according to our instructions This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied In no event will SDL Atlas be liable for special or consequential damages due to of any alleged breach of this warranty provision The liability of SDL Atlas hereunder shall be limited to repairing or exchanging at its option any defective part FOB the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing fac...

Page 6: ...ssed or implied In no event will SDL Atlas be liable for special or alleged breach of this warranty provision The liability of SDL Atlas hereunder shall be limited to repairing or exchanging at its option any defective part FOB the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing facility Equipment or parts that have been subjected to abuse misuse alteration neglect unauthorized repair or installation are not cove...

Page 7: ...TALLATION 4 3 1 Uncrating the Instrument 4 3 2 Standard Accessories 4 3 3 Optional Accessories 4 3 4 Setup 5 4 0 OPERATION 15 4 1 Running a Pre programmed Cycle 15 4 2 Programming a Cycle 20 4 3 Manual Mode 23 5 0 SETTINGS 24 6 0 MAINTENANCE and CALIBRATION 30 6 0 ERRORS and FAULTS 33 ...

Page 8: ...d IIB of the 2013 AATCC Monograph and tables IIC and IID of the 2016 AATCC Monograph The instrument is a commercial grade instrument that has been modified with a controller heavy duty variable speed motor and custom water temperature and flow controls This construction allows the Vortex M6 to not only perform wash sequences in tight compliance of the Monograph but also give users the ability to p...

Page 9: ...ble Incoming Temps 4 C Drain Requirements 36 91 44 cm tall receptacle recommended Agitation 20 to 120 2 spm Agitation Rotation 210 degrees Max Agitation Cycle 5000 minutes 83 hours Max Water Capacity 22 1 Gallons 83 6 L Max Extraction specs 770 20 RPM Preprogrammed Cycles Normal Permanent Press Delicate AATCC Monograph 6 Table IIC IID 2016 Normal Permanent Press Table 1 AATCC LP1 2018 of Open prog...

Page 10: ...__________________ Vortex M6 3 ...

Page 11: ...nd or shortages to SDL Atlas Customer Service 3 2 List of Materials Standard Accessories 204356 Vortex M6 1 Hoses 2 1 hot 1 cold Filter Screens 2 Rubber Hose Gaskets 2 Rubber Cups for Feet 4 3 3 Optional Accessories and Test Materials 201902 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent with Optical Brightener 201858 AATCC Standard Reference Detergent without Optical Brightener 201113 Cotton Washing Ballast ...

Page 12: ...t attempt to operate it until the Vortex M6 has had a chance to warm up The proper order of steps must be followed to ensure correct installation Refer to the list below when installing your instrument 3 4 1 Remove the shipping brace and shipping plug 3 4 1 1 Remove the shipping brace from under the lid 3 4 1 2 The shipping plug will be released from the base of the instrument when removing the ca...

Page 13: ...damage to the Vortex M6 components Do not tilt the instrument to front or sides when moving Refer to the User s Guide for instructions on reinstalling the shipping materials 3 4 2 Wipe Out Inside of Washtub 3 4 2 1 Prior to first test use an all purpose cleaner or a detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of washtub 3 4 3 Connect the fill hoses ...

Page 14: ...ally important when installing your Vortex M6 in a newly constructed or renovated building Build up may have occurred during construction 3 4 3 2 Remove the two plain rubber washers and two filter screens from the accessories bag 3 4 3 3 Install them into each end of the fill hoses as shown The screen must be facing outward 3 4 3 4 Screw hose couplings with the filter screens onto the water faucet...

Page 15: ...ten couplings This will cause them to leak 3 4 3 8 Turn water on and check for leaks 3 4 3 9 If leaks are found turn off the water unscrew hoses and reinstall them until there are no leaks IMPORTANT Turn off water supply whenever there will be an extended period of non use ...

Page 16: ...e retainer clamp 3 4 4 2 Install the drain hose into the drain receptacle standpipe wall or laundry tub following the instructions below NOTE Drain receptacle must be capable of handling a minimum of 1 1 4 inch 32 cm outside diameter drain hose Standpipe Installation 1 Check standpipe height The recommended height for the standpipe is 36 inches 914 mm Standpipes higher than 4 feet 1220 mm are not ...

Page 17: ...es bag NOTE End of drain hose must not be below height of cabinet top Laundry Tub Installation For this type of installation the drain hose MUST be secured to the stationary tub to prevent hose from dislodging during use Use the beaded strap supplied in accessories bag to secure hose We recommend leaving the standpipe adapter on the drain hose for this type of installation ...

Page 18: ...all four leveling legs 3 4 5 5 Place a level on the cabinet top and check if the Vortex M6 is level from side to side and front to back 3 4 5 6 If the instrument is not level tilt it back to access the front leveling legs Loosen the locknuts and adjust legs by screwing into or out of the base 3 4 5 7 Once adjusted tilt the instrument forward on front legs and lower back down into position to set t...

Page 19: ...Earth Ground Plug When plugging in the Vortex M6 DO NOT overload circuits DO NOT use an extension cord DO NOT use an adapter DO NOT operate other appliances on the same circuit Use separately fused 15 Amp circuits The Vortex M6 is designed to be operated on a separate branch polarized three wire effective earth ground 220 Volt 50 60 Hertz AC alternating current circuit protected by a 15 ampere fus...

Page 20: ...e risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current The Vortex M6 must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and connected to a protective earth ground in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DO NOT modify the plug provided with the instrument if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrici...

Page 21: ...water is added the pump seal may overheat causing the pump to leak Once installed the water retained in the drain system from the previous cycle will provide sufficient cooling to prevent pump seal damage NOTE The agitator should not be removed except for service The washtub is designed to be self cleaning 3 4 8 Check installation Run the Vortex M6 through one complete cycle to make sure it is ope...

Page 22: ...rogrammed Cycle 4 1 1 Verify the instrument is plugged in to a proper power source 4 1 2 Press and release the Power button located on the upper right corner of the faceplate The screen will light up and display the following and then display the main control screen ...

Page 23: ...ge to 4 1 4 Choose the desired Cycle by pressing M6 LP1 Custom A or Custom B as well as the associated Cycle and Temperature on the keypad The machine settings of the program will post in the right hand column of the page The will highlight Press it and the Cycle will load to the main screen ...

Page 24: ...___ Vortex M6 17 4 1 5 From the main screen press The screen will change to the operations screen and detail the process of the cycle 4 1 6 As the instrument fills it will monitor the temp and amount of water present ...

Page 25: ...e User clicks the the program will continue If the user clicks the the cycle will stop and the machine will drain 4 1 8 The Vortex M6 will continue to fill until it reaches the programmed value and will ask the operator to Add Detergent After adding Detergent press the and the instrument will agitate for a few seconds to mix it Note if the operator needs to record the bath temperature this is the ...

Page 26: ...e samples Press the the cycle will begin 4 1 10 The Vortex M6 will now perform the wash cycle and display the cycle countdown time for each process and total time on the screen Lid must be closed for remainder of test or the cycle will pause 4 1 11 When the instrument has completed the entire cycle it will display the following screen ...

Page 27: ...to the main program screen once completed 4 2 Programming a Cycle 4 2 1 From the main screen press The screen will change to the operations screen and detail the process of the cycle Choose Custom A or Custom B and the associated program ie P1 P2 etc and press ...

Page 28: ...r Level Rinse Time Rinse Temp Number of Rinses Spin Speed and Spin Time can be programmed by the operator Click the respective box for the setting input the value and press the enter button see below for example on Water Level Note Pressing the empty button just to the right of Customize will allow the user to name the program Press the button to return to the previous screen ...

Page 29: ...__________________ Vortex M6 22 4 2 3 Follow the steps in 4 14 for running a cycle ...

Page 30: ...Press This will take the user to the manual operations screen Pressing any of the buttons Fill Drain Agitate or Spin will cause the instrument to perform that function until stopped It can be used as a verification tool in the field for checking the operation of the instrument ...

Page 31: ...an choose a number of options 5 2 1 Function Setting Within the Function settings the operator has the ability to set Max Drain times as well as toggle various alarms on and off Max Drain Time Length in seconds for a maximum drain Door Switch Bypass Toggling to Y will allow the operator to open the door while the instrument is in operation without stopping ...

Page 32: ...e if they want the instrument to automatically restart or drain for a new cycle should it lose power Test Without Alarms There are a number of alarms in the Vortex operation based on recommendations within the AATCC Test Methods These can be toggled on and off 5 2 2 Common Settings Pressing the Common Settings button will take the user to this screen ...

Page 33: ...Settings Pressing Light Settings will take the user to the following screen Here the user can determine which settings they want for the operation light 5 2 2 2 Date Time Pressing Date Time will allow the user to set the Date and Time on their unit ...

Page 34: ..._____________ Vortex M6 27 5 2 2 3 Smart Link and Wifi Settings These buttons allow the user to set up connection to a Smart Phone for off site monitoring Follow the steps laid out in the RemoteAccess Manual ...

Page 35: ...button in Settings will allow the 1 user to toggle between the listed languages 5 4 1 Consumables Pressing the Consumables button will take the user to a page of normal testing consumables such as detergent or ballast These items can be purchased directly from SDL Atlas ...

Page 36: ..._________________ Vortex M6 29 5 5 1 HELP Pressing the Help button will take a user to a page for SDL Atlas contacts Also on this page you can see the version of the firmware and the number of hours run ...

Page 37: ...no particular care though it may need rinsing or wiping after some unusual loads have been tested This also may be necessary if too little detergent has been used Leave the lid open to allow the inside of the instrument to dry out after use This helps prevent musty odors from developing The agitator should not be removed except for service The washtub is designed to be self cleaning Cold Weather C...

Page 38: ...ve any of the following water of any amount on the floor an increase in operating noise or water remaining in the wash basket after a cycle Frequency Maintenance Procedure Monthly 1 Check all hoses and the drain for leaks 2 Check the lid switch for proper operation 3 Check to make sure the Vortex M6 is level Every 6 months 1 Clean the filter screens in the fill hoses Yearly 1 Have a qualified serv...

Page 39: ...pping plug should be saved and reinstalled any time the Vortex M6 is moved The plug fits into two openings The base opening and the shipping plug opening on the bottom of the movable pivot dome The plug MUST be inserted into both openings to prevent damage to the instrument In order to accomplish this the shipping plug opening must be directly lined up with the base opening After the shipping brac...

Page 40: ... to ensure that it is properly closed An error will be listed on the control screen 7 2 Water Temp Error This will appear if the actual water temperature in the washer is outside of the specifications in the AATCC Monograph and if the Water Temperature Alarms are turned ON Sect 5 2 1 It can be bypassed by pressing Enter ...

Page 41: ...___ Vortex M6 34 7 3 Flow Meter Fault If there is a problem with the flow of the water the instrument will provide a Flowmeter Fault The user will need to verify the water supply and clear the fault before proceeding ...

Page 42: ...r overflow sensor to eliminate potential flooding of washrooms A water overflow fault may occur if there was excess water in the instrument prior to initial filling as well as if the user places an oversized load into the basket Pressing the Clear key will end the program and drain the washer ...

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