UV has been used successfully for many years already for instantly curing inks, car paints, glues and coatings. The DecoRad® Floormate is the result of the many years' experience of DecoRad® Systems with on-site use of UV in combination with coatings, varnishes and oils.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 1. Introduction Carefully read through this user manual before using the DecoRad® Floormate. Optimal safety is only guaranteed if the user instructions, as described in this manual, are observed. The DecoRad® Floormate can only be operated by sufficiently qualified personnel.
1.4 Guarantee The manufacturer of the DecoRad® Floormate provides a 12 month warranty for parts and repair costs*. This warranty is only valid if the DecoRad® Floormate is used according to the specifications and the user and maintenance instructions are observed.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 2. Safety This chapter describes the safety measures pertaining to the DecoRad® Floormate. Carefully read this chapter before putting the DecoRad® Floormate into operation or performing maintenance work. 2.1 Safety Symbols in this User Manual The following symbols are used in this user manual: A comment draws the user's attention to possible problems.
- The lamp & reflector (dirt, dust and age causes a decrease in UV energy output. 2.5 Safety Regulations The DecoRad® Floormate meets the fundamental safety and health demands of the relevant guidelines of the European Community. However, in case of inexpert of careless use, dangerous situations may still arise.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C Most of the UV radiation we get comes through sunlight. Not all UV radiation reaches the earth: a part is blocked by the ozone layer. 2.7 Risks of UV Radiation Both UVA and UVB can damage cells and genetic material, thus leading to skin cancer.
In order to prevent damage to the DecoRad® Floormate and the user, the user is strictly prohibited to work with tools on the DecoRad® Floormate in any other way than indicated in this user manual for the purpose of maintenance.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 3. Machine Description This chapter describes the parts and operational use of the DecoRad® Floormate. 3.1 Function The DecoRad® Floormate is the ultimate tool for instantly curing floor coatings, varnishes and oils. With the help of UV, it can instantly cure up to 250 square meter per hour (depending on the type of base floor, layer thickness and product).
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 3.3 Control Elements “ON” button: switch on “OFF” button: switch off “+ and –“ buttons (individual and/or together): set speed “enter” button: confirm “cancel” button: cancel Emergency stop 3.4 Equipment and accessories Equipment and available accessories:...
1. Pull to release the handlebar. 2. Place push bar into upright position and click into red bar. Drive the Floormate ( tilted backwards ) in the transportation position to the location where you would like to use it. Then connect the supplied power cable.
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User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C As soon as the power button is pressed, the ventilator will start working. Adjust the UV lamp to the right height by using the red adjustment clamps. The recommended height is 6 mm.
Cancelling can be done by pressing the "cancel" button. The speed can be set between 3.5 and 20.0 meter per minute (IN USA DISPLAY WILL BE IN FEET PER MINUTE!) As soon as the "standby" LED lights up, the Floormate is ready for use. - 13 -...
The Floormate will now start moving with the set speed. The set speed will appear on the display. If the Floormate stands still for 4 seconds with the UV lamp on full power, the Error Code U92 including acoustic signal will appear on the display and the UV lamp will switch automatically to the dimming position.
• Is the powercable plugged in correctly and firmly (outlet/connector ) • Please make sure that stable and sufficient voltage is available. • Always press OFF and unplug the powercord (=reset) of the Floormate and restart in case of unwanted or unexpected actions •...
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 7. Specifications of DecoRad® Floormate SPECIFICATIONS Floormate General Brand and Type DecoRad® Floormate GEN6 Colour Silver / black Cure path 45 cm ✓ Lamphouse height adjustable to floor ✓ Zero degree turn radius ✓...
Heat shield Field Replaceable Service Package In order to prevent on-site downtime, the following package is optionally available upon purchase of the DecoRad® Floormate (the individual components are also available separately at addiction cost). The optional package consists of: Spare UV - lamp house unit (field replaceable by operator in 10 minutes, see chapter 9.1).
9.1 Replacing the UV-Lamp Follow the steps below for replacing the UV-lamp. 1. Topple the DecoRad® Floormate over backwards and let it rest on the folded out push bar. 2. Now lower the red handles as much as possible; the lamp will now be in the lowest position.
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User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 3. Turn the indicated socket head screw loose on both sides with a Allen Key and an open-end wrench 10. 4. Remove both socket head screws. 5. Carefully remove the complete Stainless lamphousing.
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7. Replace the entire lamp unit 8. Connect the wires of the new lamp with the two ceramic connectors. 9. Place the lamp unit back into the DecoRad® Floormate. 10. Fix both socket head screws. 11. Pull both red handles straight up; the lamp is now in the highest position.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 9.2 Replacing the Mainprint Follow the steps below for replacing the Mainprint. 1. Make sure the push bar has been folded forward and is secured. 2. Half-loosen the 2 indicated socket head screws.
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User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 3. Open the lid. 4. Carefully pull off all connectors by hand. PLEASE NOTE: LEAVE THE WIRES IN THE CONNECTORS! - 22 -...
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6. Remove the Mainprint from the DecoRad® Floormate 7. Place the new Mainprint into the DecoRad® Floormate. 8. Secure the Mainprint with 8 socket heat screws into the DecoRad® Floormate. 9. Connect all connectors to the Mainprint. - 23 -...
9.3 Replacing the Fuses of the Mainprint Follow the steps below for replacing fuses on the Mainprint. 1. Spare fuse is packed in a bag and is located inside the DecoRad® Floormate. (1x 32mA) 2. Remove the indicated fuse cap and then the fuse.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 9.4 Calibrating speed Please follow the following steps to calibrate the speed of the DecoRad® Floormate (Please check the speed regularly) 1. Put a range of 5 meters / 15 feet 2. Set the speed of the DecoRad® Floormate to – meters/ft per minute.
User Manual Floormate – V. 2.6 B/C 10. Appendices 10.1 CE Declaration DecoRad® Systems bv Kernreactorstraat 11B 3903 LG Veenendaal The Netherlands Declare fully under own responsibility that the equipment specified in this declaration complies with the conditions as defined in:...
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