SHARK SC-2412 • 97-6267 • REV. 3/04
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Rust Inhibitor Additive
Factory detergents protects the entire inside of your ma-
chine against the degenerative effects of water evapo-
ration. It actually evaporates with the water and con-
tinuously coats and protects metal surfaces, even while
your machine is sitting idle. For more information, con-
tact your distributor 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
• add detergent if necessary (see “Detergents and
Additives”);
• 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.
Step 1:
Load large, heavy parts directly onto the turntable. Load
small, light parts in the optional small parts basket, if
available. Make sure none of the parts extend beyond
the edge of the turntable and make sure large, light parts
(valve covers, for example) are secured to the turntable.
Note: For optimum cleaning performance, provide a
slight clearance between parts to allow adequate flow
of cleaning solution around and between them.
Step 2:
Close the lid.
Note: If you are washing large parts that might impede
turntable rotation, flip the turntable switch OFF.
Step 3:
Set the wash cycle timer.
Step 4:
When the machine stops, lift the lid and wait a few mo-
ments to allow the parts to cool and dry before remov-
ing them. Most parts flash-dry in seconds.
SHUTTING DOWN THE
MACHINE
To shut down the machine at the end of the day:
• set the wash cycle control to OFF;
• set the heater control to ON to enable automatic
turn-on the following day;
• shut off the compressed air at the supply line (if
installed).
WARNING
• For periods of extended shut-down (weekends and
holidays, for example), disconnect power to the ma-
chine.
• If your machine is equipped with an optional pro-
grammable heater timer, periodically verify the set-
tings to prevent inadvertent unattended operation.
Section 3: Operation