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FLEX 200
7
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
7.1
General warnings
Personnel in charge of these operations must wear the following personal protective
equipment.
DANGER
Before carrying out any maintenance operations, you must turn off the machine and unplug the power supply cable
from the mains socket outlet.
During machine maintenance operations there is a high risk of contact with the coloring product; strictly follow the
indications of chapter 3.2.
7.2
Maintenance table
WARNING
The frequencies indicated are approximate, since they depend on the type of colorants, environment conditions and
frequency of use of the machine.
Operations
Frequency
Beginning
of shift
When
necessary
Initialize and purge machine
Refill the cleaning brush liquid
Clean the dispenser externally
Clean the dispensing nozzles
7.3 Products to be used
We recommend to use products compatible with the type of colorants in the machine when cleaning the nozzle center
and moistening the humidifier cap sponge.
Type of colorant
Suggested product
Solvent-based colorants
Slow-evaporating solvent, compatible with the colorants used
Water-based colorants
Water
Mixed systems
The choice depends on the type of vehicles used to produce the colorants; for more
information, contact the dealer or colorant manufacturer.
Should growths form, it is advisable to use the following fluids:
•
Propylene glycol solution, 50% by volume, in water;
•
AgCl solution in water;
•
Bleach (dilution 1%).
7.4
External cleaning
WARNING
NEVER USE WATER OR SOLVENT-BASED CLEANING PRODUCTS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE.
USING AGGRESSIVE CLEANING LIQUIDS CAN DAMAGE COMPONENTS AND EXTERNAL PANELS PAINT COATING.
In case the colorant has poured inside the machine, do not try to clean; turn the machine off at once and contact an
authorized service center.
In case of paint spills, clean the machine immediately.
1. Disconnect power supply (chapter 5.7).
2. Clean coverings, panels and control devices of the machine, to remove dirt, dust and any colorant stains, using a soft
and dry cloth, or slightly moistened with a mild cleansing solution.