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Eltropol 300 English Translation of the original instructions...
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This symbol marks important information. Failure to comply with it may result in damage to the unit or the work result may be unsuccessful. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm Herbst-Straße 1 • D-28359 Bremen Telefon +49 421 2028-0 • Telefax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
Eltropol 300 Contents Page Operating Instructions Safety instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 About the unit Unit description ------------------------------------------------------- 6 Scope of delivery and special accessories ------------------------ 7 Technical data --------------------------------------------------------- 7 Getting started Installation ------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Filling ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Securing objects ---------------------------------------------------- 10...
Eltropol 300 Safety instructions Eltropol 300 is exclusively designed for the sources (earth contact sockets). • Modifications electrolytic polishing of Co-Cr partial den- of the machine are not permitted. • Always keep ture bases using Wirolyt polishing solution. signs and stickers such that they are easy to read.
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Eltropol 300 Special safety instructions regarding this unit The unit is designed to be used with Wirolyt polishing solution. CAUTION Wirolyt contains glycol and sulphuric acid! Hazard warnings (R phrases) R 22 Harmful if swallowed. R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Object holder 1 Object hook 2 Crocodile clip with holder 3 Supplementary cathode Eltropol 300 is designed for the electrolytic polishing copper hooks. of Co-Cr partial denture bases. One or two objects may Other measures designed to minimise wear are a be polished simultaneously.
Eltropol 300 Installation • The unit must be placed on a sufficiently stable surface. • The unit may only be used in an enclosed space. Prior to making the electrical 190 ..260 V connection, check whether the voltage selector switch (on the rear side) is in the correct position for the mains 90 ..
Eltropol 300 Filling • The drainage tube must be closed and securely clamped! • Open the unit cover and position the magnetic stirrer in the centre of the polishing bath – only then can the stirrer function properly. (Magnetic stirring only takes place during heating or polishing.)
Eltropol 300 Securing objects Avoid contact with skin and eyes! Risk of blinding! Wear safety glasses and safety gloves! Never add water! Polishing only works on clean, oxide- free metal objects. If necessary, blast objects prior to polishing. Only use the electrolyte-resistant object...
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Eltropol 300 • The electrolytic polishing current cannot reach deep palates due to screening effects. These spots generally remain matt. The supplementary cathode provides the solution. It is mounted as shown, so that the point of the bent rod points as far as possible into the deep palate, without actually making contact.
Eltropol 300 Polishing Only operate the unit when it is closed. The fumes are a health hazard. • Switch on the unit using the main switch: - 1 alarm tone; - display briefly shows the software version, then 0:00; - heating the bath: the 5 LEDs light up in succession –...
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Eltropol 300 Note • Polishing can start before the operating temperature is reached. After 15 minutes, the Wirolyt has already reached approx 30°C. The bath continues to heat up during polishing. • The necessary polishing time and current strength are both calculated by the unit. These are influenced by the size of the object and the bath temperature.
Eltropol 300 Changing the polishing solution The more it is used, the less effective the polishing solution becomes. The unit calculates and displays the optimum point at which to renew the solution. • LED blinks: change solution soon. Start • LED lights up: change solution now.
Eltropol 300 Do not tilt the device to empty it! Injuries are possible. The device will be damaged. • Having drained the tube, replace the stopper and fasten securely with the clamp. Never use water to clean the empty polishing bath! Rinse out with Wirolyt if necessary.
Eltropol 300 Troubleshooting Switch off the unit before troubleshooting! (exceptions: see *) Problem Cause Solution (pages) Unit switched on No electricity * Connect power lead (8). but no display * Switch on main switch (12). * Electricity supply intact? • Set voltage selector switch (8).
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