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Summary of Contents for Optima EST series

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Page 2: ...Manufactured by SJE Corporation Ltd User s Manual Operating and Maintenance Instructions Model OPTIMA EST Series For EST 05K 12K 18K 27K Ver G2 1 00 Distributor s Contact Information ...

Page 3: ... Fax 82 51 521 3305 Website http www sjecorp com E mail info sjecorp com All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of SJE Corporation Ltd Printed in Republic of Korea SJE20160101 ...

Page 4: ...ey 3 Product Specifications 4 Exterior Descriptions 5 Pre start Procedures 6 Initial Operation 8 Standard Operating Procedures 9 Moisture Control 10 Pause Operations 11 Shutdown Procedures 11 Freeze Prevention 12 Maintenance 14 Safety Features 19 Troubleshooting guide 21 Optional Items 25 ...

Page 5: ...Do not put any other chemicals or detergents into the water tank or steam vessel Do not use distilled water or filtered water under 15 ppm Soft water is recommended Otherwise use only clean tap water with anti scaling solution The electric supply connection should be done by a qualified electrician and complied with IEC 60364 1 Make sure that all the switches on the machine are off before plugging...

Page 6: ... the steam jet spray aim or discharge at itself live electricity people or animals The machine is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction Keep the Optima away from children and animals at all times Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not pla...

Page 7: ...r tank level low flashing Alarm beeps once Alarm beeps continuously Do not direct the steam jet at people live electricity animals etc Read the manual Warning risk of burns Water pump run Feed Water Warning risk of electric shock Water supply connection Caution Pressure gauge Ground Thermistor Main power Electric Heater Steam jet TS TS ...

Page 8: ... Customization available in the specified range 200 240V 1Ph 50 60 Hz 200 480V 3Ph 50 60 Hz Water Tank Capacity 40 ℓ 10 6 gals Water Consumption Rate Max 300 1200cc min 0 08 0 32gpm Net Weight kgs lbs 74 kgs 163 lbs 83 kgs 183 lbs Product Dimensions L x W x H 1090 x 700 x 900 mm 43 x 28 3 x 35 4 inch Note To ensure safety and machine effectiveness do not modify factory settings for steam pressure ...

Page 9: ... tank 5 Throttle door 6 Front wheel 7 Y strainer 8 Non return valve 9 Quick Plug for feed water 10 Drain valve 11 Moisture control valve 12 Turning wheel with brake 13 Steam outlet 14 Warning sticker 15 Specification sticker 16 Handle 17 Control box 18 Operating instruction sticker 19 LED signal information ...

Page 10: ...on use tools 2 Fill the water tank with soft water When tap water is used add anti scaling solution to the water tank as instructed by the supplier Do not use distilled water Automatic Water filling System Standard for Optima EST You may connect water hose directly to the machine using the provided quick coupler ...

Page 11: ...equired power source Make sure that machine switches and breaker switches are off before connecting the machine to a breaker Connect the power cable R S and T for 3 phase models EST 12K 18K 27K and P and N for the single phase model EST 05K to the breaker Connect the grounding cable to grounding point and turn on the breaker switch Water Quality Matters Water quality can greatly affect the Optima ...

Page 12: ...ater to the steam vessel for about 120 seconds B The POWER light is on and the WATER TANK light is flashing and the alarm is going off This means the float switch in the water tank does not detect water Add water to the water tank A B 3 If the alarm beeps continuously for more than 120 seconds you will see either A or B signal indications A If water pump runs over 120 seconds at initial operation ...

Page 13: ... time varies per model 3 After the steam pressure reaches 8 5 bar 123 2 psi open the steam outlet valve s and begin to operate Review all safety precautions on page 1 2 Never leave the machine unattended The exhaust is very hot Take precautions when operating the machine in a confined space Automatic air purge system Optima Steamer is equipped with an electronic valve that purges air to avoid fals...

Page 14: ... valve accordingly When cleaning and or sterilizing interior surfaces ensure that the moisture control valve is closed to minimize surface moisture Wet steam may persist in extremely humid or cold weather Note In extremely hot or dry weather conditions using two spray guns continuously with the moisture control valve open all the way may consume steam faster than what can be replenished In this ca...

Page 15: ...ll water from steam vessel by opening the drain valve If the water from the steam vessel is milky open the Y strainer drain valve cap and clean the filter of Y strainer 4 Close the steam outlet valve and pull the spray gun trigger to release the remaining steam in the hoses This will prevent the release of water condensed steam at next use and increase the life span of the steam hoses and spray gu...

Page 16: ...ine from electrical source and follow steps below to protect the Optima against ruptured lines and damage caused during cold climates Steps 1 Empty the steam vessel Slowly open the drain valve cap once the pressure is below 2 bar 29 psi Keep drain valve and Y strainer drain cap open until next use Warning Steam is extremely hot Wear appropriate hand and eye protection 2 Empty the water tank Open t...

Page 17: ...re the machine at room temperature Note Doing freeze prevention maintenance can prevent costly repairs Frozen water can rupture lines cause malfunctions and destroy parts Never operate the machine if any part is frozen or suspected of being frozen Thaw the machine at room temperature overnight Carefully inspect the machine If the machine is visually damaged or performs abnormally immediately turn ...

Page 18: ...i scaling water treatment Add the recommended dosage of anti scaling water treatment into the water tank Use a TDS meter to determine the hardness of water in your area See Pre start Procedure Step 2 Page 6 Recommended Anti scaling Water Treatment Dosage TDS Meter Reading ppm 0 40 40 120 120 425 425 1000 Hardness description Very Soft Soft Hard Very Hard Dosage per every 100L 27gal of water No dos...

Page 19: ...r sediment from the steam vessel by opening the Y strainer drain valve or cap C Drain water tank Drain out all sediment of water tanks by removing the drain cap from bottom of the tank This will flush out sediments which may have settled to the bottom of water tanks D Check replace water filter Check the water filter routinely and replace as needed ...

Page 20: ...QUED WRENCH sandpaper and Teflon tape Steps 1 Unplug the electric cord and let the steam pressure drop to 0 2 Cool down and drain the steam vessel by opening the drain valve 3 Remove the top cover or open the lateral door and disconnect the sensors from wiring 4 Remove the sensors from the vessel using 14mm deep socket wrench 5 Using sandpaper scrub the tip of sensors clean Replace them if necessa...

Page 21: ...outlet and open the steam outlet valve 8 Turn on POWER EMERGENCY STOP switch then turn on STEAM switch to activate the water pump Fill the vessel with 14 liters 3 7 gallons of diluted de scaling liquid 9 Submerge the tip of the water suction line into the container filled with 2 liters 0 5 gallons of clean tap water to wash out the water pump Once water starts coming out of the steam outlet turn o...

Page 22: ...18 Note Check local regulations regarding the disposal of de scaling liquid Depending on the de scaling product used a special disposal method may be required ...

Page 23: ...or air purge If the Thermistor reading is below the preset range the machine will release air from inside the steam vessel at initial pressurizing stage This will prevent any machine operation interference caused by false pressure reading due to internal air 3 Safety valve Pressure is released when steam pressure exceeds 9 5 bar 137 7 psi 4 The low water probe sensor The sensor prevents the vessel...

Page 24: ... both STEAM POWER EMERGENCY STOP switches Confirm the cause and take steps necessary before operating the machine again Refer to Troubleshooting Guide number 8 Determining the Cause of Malfunction 1 Check heating elements Check working status of electric heaters as a first step to figure out over pressurizing In the event of over pressurizing over 8 5 bar 123 2 psi must turn the POWER EMERGENCY ST...

Page 25: ...over run flashing Water pump run on Water tank level low flashing Low water level detection error on Alarm beeps continuously Alarm beeps once Continuous pressure decrease Continuous pressure increase over 8 5kg bar No Lights Alarm Indications Description Cause Remedy 1 No lights on and no alarm sound when POWER EMERGENCY STOP STEAM switches are on due to 1 No power supply power plug disconnected ...

Page 26: ...detecting water in the water tank due to 1 Water shortage OR 2 Malfunction of the float switch in the tank 1 Add water to the water tank 2 Disconnect the wire from the float switch If the signal clears replace the float switch 5 Water probe sensors High Com Low cannot detect water in the steam vessel because 1 Not enough water is present in the vessel OR 2 Water probe sensors High Com Low are malf...

Page 27: ...time limit 2 Once low water probe sensor detects water the water pump is programmed to run for 60 seconds 1 Check for dispensing pressure decrease of water pump or water pump damage Check for blockage in the water filters water line and replace them if necessary 2 Reset the STEAM switch 8 The steam pressure arise above 8 5 bar 123 2 psi due to 1 2 Water probe sensors are not detecting water and th...

Page 28: ... 1 Y strainer has cracked due to freezing weather condition 2 Safety valve broke open due to overpressure in the vessel 1 Thaw the machine at room temperature Inspect it for additional damages Replace the damaged part s if any See Freeze Prevention on page 12 2 If the safety valve bursts at below 8 5 bar 123 2 psi replace the safety valve If the safety valve bursts at over 8 5 bar 123 2 psi contac...

Page 29: ...tems OPTIMA EST is designed to use with various useful optional items as below 1 Various accessories 2 Omega Softener Caution Please refer to the instruction of each item before using optional items with Optima EST ...

Page 30: ...WER EMERGENCY STOP and STEAM switches are on 4 Does the alarm beep continuously after STEAM switch is on 5 Please check off 3 LED lights on the control panel box and let us know the indication of them as Light on LO Light flashing BK or Off OFF in each blank below POWER Light Green WATER PUMP RUN Light White WATER TANK Light Yellow 6 Is there a sudden increase of the pressure gauge over 9 5bar 137...

Page 31: ...include a Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance including but not limited to sensors filters fuses valves pipes electrodes cables and fittings i e nipples couplings o rings etc b Consumable or wearing items requiring replacement as part of normal operation including but not limited to steam hoses and guns c Any transportation or travel costs d Reimbursement for rental units whil...

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