Washing Parts; Using The Oil Skimmer System - CUDA Series 2840 Operator's Manual

Operations

Washing Parts

The following procedure assumes that the heater is on
and the sump water is at operating temperature.
To wash parts, perform the following procedure.
WARNING: Hot, high-pressured cleaning solution
could cause serious injury. Always wear rubber
gloves and approved eye protection when loading
and unloading the machine.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une solution de nettoyage
chaude haute pression pourrait causer des
blessures graves. Toujours porter des gants en
caoutchouc et une protection oculaire approuvée
lors du chargement et du déchargement de la
machine.
1. Load parts into the machine.
Load large, heavy parts directly onto the turntable.
Secure large, light parts (valve covers for example)
to the turntable using suitable rubber tie-downs.
Load small, light parts into the small parts basket.
NOTE: For optimum cleaning performance, provide a
slight clearance between parts to allow adequate flow
of cleaning solution around and between them.
2. Close and latch the door.
3. Set the wash cycle timer to between 1 and 60
minutes for a timed wash cycle, or set it to Hold for
a continuous wash.
4. When the machine automatically stops (or after
you manually stop the wash cycle), open the door
and wait a few moments to allow the parts to cool
and dry before removing them. Most parts will
flash-dry in seconds.

Using the Oil Skimmer System

The oil skimmer system is most effective if used when
the cleaning solution in the sump is cool. The frequency
at which you must remove the oil from the wash
solution will depend on machine usage. Under typical
operating conditions you may need to remove the oil
every day. If the oil skimmer runs longer than 10-15
minutes, the detergent and vapor rust inhibitor content
in the sump should be checked. The detergent and
inhibitor can be removed with extensive use of the
skimmer, so be certain to check chemical levels after
running the skimmer to determine if you require a
higher frequency chemical maintenance cycle than
weekly.
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IMPORTANT: The skimmer motor is equipped with a
thermal overload switch which protects the skimmer
from overheating. If you attempt to use the oil skimmer
system when the wash solution is hot, the thermal
overload will probably trip and the motor will shut off
until it cools. Under normal skimming conditions (when
the wash solution is cool) the thermal overload should
not trip.
To remove oil from the cleaning solution, perform the
following procedure:
1. Allow the machine to sit idle for at least 30 minutes
2. Ensure that the oil collection container is in place,
3. Allow the oil skimmer to operate until it is no longer
Tip: While extracting oil from the cleaning solution, oil
will flow off the wiper blades in a fine continuous
stream. Water will flow off the blades in droplets. Once
droplets begin to flow off the wiper blades, stop the
skimmer motor.
4. Dispose of the oil in the collection container in
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to allow the oil to float to the surface of the wash
solution.
then turn the skimmer switch to the "ON" position.
Oil Skimmer
Assembly
Oil Container
extracting oil from the cleaning solution.
accordance with local and state regulations, then
replace the container.