Step 4: Connect A Water Line; Step 5: Fill The Machine With Water And Add Detergent - CUDA Series 2840 Operator's Manual

Operations

Step 4: Connect A Water Line

NOTE: This step is required for machines equipped
with the optional automatic water fill feature. If your
machine does not have this option, skip this step.
The optional automatic water fill feature automatically
maintains the correct water level in the sump. The
feature requires that you connect the machine to a
dedicated water supply line.
To connect the machine to a water supply line, attach a
suitable burst-proof hose to the hose connection on the
rear of the machine below the oil skimmer assembly,
then connect the hose to a nearby water spigot.
Solenoid
Valve
Fresh
Water In
NOTE: The machine is designed for portability, and
some maintenance tasks require that you move the
machine. DO NOT make a permanent connection
from your shop water supply to the machine.
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Step 5: Fill The Machine With Water And
Add Detergent
1. Fill the sump with water. If your machine is
2. When the sump is full and the low water light has
3. Turn the heater timer to the 2-hour position. The
4. While the sump water is heating, add the appro-
5. Close and latch the door.
6. Turn the wash cycle timer to 2 hours for the first
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equipped with the automatic water fill feature,
simply open the water inlet valve; if not, add water
through the wash chamber. The sump capacity is
50 gallons.
gone out, shut off the water. If your machine is
equipped with the automatic water fill feature the
water will shut off automatically when the sump is
full.
NOTE: Monitor the water level carefully – do not
overfill the machine. If you overfill the machine,
remove excess water using a small submersible
pump or a suitable container. The correct water level
is two inches from the top of the sump tank when the
pump is off.
sump water will reach operating temperature (160–
180°F) in approximately one to two hours.
NOTE: To avoid waiting for the sump water to heat to
operating temperature every day, manufacturer
recommends a 24-hour, 7-day heater timer. With a
24-hour, 7-day timer you can set the heating system
to turn on several hours before you begin to use the
machine each day. For more information about 24-
hour, 7-day timers refer to 24-hour, 7-day Timers.
priate quantity of factory approved detergent to the
wash chamber. We recommend mixing the
detergent with warm water in a separate bucket/
container and then pouring the dissolved detergent
into the sump.
NOTE: Factory approved detergent is the only
detergent approved for use with this automatic parts
washer. It is specially formulated with rust inhibitors
and anti-foaming agents to optimize performance and
minimize maintenance. The use of any other
detergent during the warranty period will void the
warranty. In addition, using factory detergents will
extend your 90 day labor warranty to 1 year.
time, and allow the machine to complete the cycle
to thoroughly dissolve the detergent into the water.