Weco Edge 550, Manual

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Maintenance... Regular maintenance of the edger
Edge 580 - Edge 550
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Flow chart 5-8 : Complete cleaning of the settling tank
5.4.6.3 H
INTS
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If the pump is not activated when you restart the machine after cleaning, open the discharge valve to the
minimum to allow the escape of any air which has remained in the pipes. Close the valve before restarting
the process.
> Always check the water-tightness of the unit before restarting the machine.
• Check the connections of the drain, water supply and pump pipes.
• Ensure that the discharge valve is closed.
• If you have worked on the solenoid valves, check the fixings.
#9 Remove the decantation tank carefully.
#10 Clean the decantation tank with a plastic spatula and a brush above the
drainage system (bucket, wastebin, drain ...)
#11 Wash the decantation tank.
#12 Remove the used plastic bag from the settling tank and dispose of it.
#13 Wash the settling tank if necessary.
#14 Place a new plastic bag in the settling tank.
#15 Reassemble the tanks, pump and pipes.
#16 Fill the water tank to within 6 or 7 cm of the upper edge of the plastic bag.
#17 Run a void edging cycle to prime the unit.