Clean The Sorter Bowl; Inspect Equipment - Ioline CrystalPress User Manual

4. Hold the wheel up to the light to confirm that every hole is
clear including the pockets where stones are sorted and the
larger holes near the top of the wheel.
5. Repeat this process for every sorter wheel in your collection.
6. Re-install the desired Sorter Wheels in the Sorter Bowls using the
installation directions in the Operation chapter.

Clean the Sorter Bowl

Like the Sorter Wheels, the Sorter Bowl will gather debris over time.
Ioline recommends cleaning them after every 700 gross (100,000)
stones are sorted (on the same schedule as the Sorter Wheels).
1. Follow the procedures outlined in the Operation chapter to
remove the Sorter Wheels from the Sorter Bowls.
2. Used compressed air or a vacuum to remove debris from the
base of the bowl. Make sure all dust, metal shavings, loose
crystals, etc. are cleared. It is especially important to keep the
optical sensor that is bolted to the bottom of the bowl clean.
3. Dampen a lint-free cloth with isopropyl (pharmacy) alcohol
and gently wipe out the bowl cavity. Use a cotton swab to clean
the small recesses.
4. Re-install the desired Sorter Wheels into the Sorter Bowls using
the installation directions in the Operation chapter.

Inspect Equipment

It is a good idea to occasionally check that all parts of the Crystal-
Press are in good working order. The following checklist highlights
places to inspect. If ay item is questionable, contact Ioline Customer
Service for assistance:
1. Check the Carriage drive belt to confirm that there is no un-
usual wear and that the teeth have a rectangular profile.
2. Examine the tool jaw and ensure that it returns all the way to
the stop pin when the tool is not in use.
3. Carefully look at the black cable between the pick-and-place
tool and the cable socket at the top of the carriage. Confirm that
the insulation is not damaged.
Grasp each Sorter Bowl, one at a time, and gently attempt to
4.
move them checking that they are tight in the chassis.
With the power off, examine both Drive Shaft segments making
5.
sure that they still have good traction and there are no gouges,
dents, or scratches in the bodies. Remove any debris that might
adhere to the drive shaft surface with a plastic bristled brush
(an old tooth brush works great) and gentle pressure.
6. Inspect the white plastic strip under where the pick-and-place
tool places crystals. Look for tears and other damage that may
keep crystals from making a smooth landing.
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