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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Eastwood home electroplating system.
With this system, you can plate brass, copper, and steel parts (not for
stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, or pot metal). This product works
on the same principles as a commercial plating system, and with a little
experience and practice, you can achieve the same results. We have
spent an extensive amount of research time in order to deliver a system
that is safe, easy to use, and dependable.
NOTE
: This single-step plating system is not recommended for larger
parts that require the additional corrosion and abrasion resistance that
only triple chrome plating can provide.
CAUTION
: ALL safety precautions mentioned in these instructions
should be followed at all times.
Contents
Your electroplating kit contains the following items:
You will need to supply 2 D size batteries (not included).
If anything from the above list is not included in your kit, please call:
Eastwood Customer Services Department at 1-800-544-5118
1 battery box with leads
1 two quart container of electrolyte
1 pair of safety goggles
1 tube of Autosol polish
1 funnel
1 pair of disposable gloves
1 electroplating touch-up brush
1 anode bar
1 process bottle
NOTE:
Read ALL safety and operating instructions before use.
The Eastwood Tin-Zinc Plating System contains a mild acid solution.
It is entirely safe when used correctly.
NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN!
The Electroplating System
To order parts and supplies, call 1-800-345-1178 or visit www.eastwood.com
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Read ENTIRE MANUAL before use!
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE*
The electroplating solution, known as “electrolyte,” contains sulfuric
acid. Extreme care should be taken that the liquid does not come in
contact with skin or clothing. If spilled on clothing, remove and rinse
with cold water. If splashed into eyes, rinse with large amounts of
water and call a physician. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and
call a physician.
• Safety goggles and gloves are included with your electroplating
kit.
They must be worn at all times while plating.
• Keep electrolyte (plating solution) out of reach of children and
pets.
• DO NOT store solution in any type of metal container since the
electrolyte chemically interacts with certain metals.
• Keep electroplating solution stored at 40° to 95° F and only in its
original plastic bottle with the lid sealed tight when not in use! Transfer
to and from the wide mouth process bottle using the supplied funnel.
• DO NOT store solution in the wide mouth process bottle.
• DO NOT allow solution to contact any household chemicals or
cleaning materials.
A reaction may occur either releasing dangerous
gasses or rendering the plating solution worthless.
• ALWAYS set up your plating system in an area close to a cold
water source and work in a well ventilated area.
If running water is not available, several buckets of fresh water will do.
• DO NOT smoke while plating.
• DO NOT eat or drink while plating.
• DO NOT operate the plating system while under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
For spills, leaks, fire, or exposure call Day or Night:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (USA – Toll Free )
202-483-7616 (International – Collect)
*MSDS Sheet available upon request.
Important Safety Instructions
