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- Page 1 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EF7500E v3.5 (17/10/19)
- Page 2 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Fig. 1 – GENERAL LAYOUT OF SINGLE PUMP EASIFOAMER SYSTEM Fig. 1B – TWIN PUMP EASIFOAMER INSTALLATION – TYPICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT EF7500E v3.5 (17/10/19)
- Page 3 Pressurised Chemical – is sucked up from a chemical container by peristaltic pump(s). enclosure housing the pump(s) of the EasiFoamer™ is rated at IP44 (IEC 60529), the power unit (A) must therefore be positioned outside of the milking parlour in a dry location and close to a 220 –240V AC or 115V AC power socket.
- Page 4 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions The chemical container(s) (D) should be placed securely on the floor and the Inlet Tube(s) (C) from the pump enclosure connected to the Inlet nipple(s) of the peristaltic pump(s) – each PVC inlet tube should be warmed before pushing over the peristaltic pump nipple and securing with the stainless steel hose clips supplied.
- Page 5 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Installation (continued) Fig. 1C – EASIFOAMER INSTALLATION – ENCLOSURE / PRESSURE BOTTLE ASSEMBLY SINGLE PUMP UNIT TWIN PUMP UNIT Twin Distribution tubes (Black & Blue) - Routing of the distribution tubes (E) will depend on the parlour design and can be either at high level, or low level.
- Page 6 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Fig. 3 – ASSEMBLY OF EASIFOAMER FOAM APPLICATORS Fig. 4 – USING “PUSH-FIT”CONNECTIONS EF7500E v3.5 (17/10/19)
- Page 7 BLUE coil tubes are connected to the GREY distribution line carrying the CHEMICAL. Non-Return Valves (see Fig. 1, V) - In this version of the EasiFoamer™ discreet Non-Return Valves are used. 2 Non-Return Valves are supplied with each Drop Point; these valves should be sited as indicated in Fig.
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Page 8: Electrical Connections
Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Fig. 6 - EASIFOAMER SWITCH OPERATIONS & ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! DISCONNECT UNIT COMPLETELY FROM MAINS POWER BEFORE OPENING LID Unscrew 2 screws in corners of enclosure. Hinge lid open to reveal PCB inside lid. - Page 9 Initial Setting Up – Electrical Connections & Calibration /Programming Functions The EasiFoamer™ control box is connected up as shown in Fig. 6. It includes many useful safety and programmable features, for which the instructions following should be read through carefully to ensure efficient operation of the unit.
- Page 10 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – BASIC MENU OPTION DISPLAYS Action Display Comment /Action SET SINGLE PUMP ONLY OPERATION EasiFoamer Press Button once Stops running and moves into MENU Run Single Pump mode Display 7 ...
- Page 11 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Action Display Comment /Action CHANGING PIN CODE EasiFoamer For changing the PIN code used to Press Button once Change PIN Code access certain MENU items Display 13 (see Changing PIN) PUMP STATISTICS ...
- Page 12 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions SETTING SPANISH MENU Selec idioma Press Button once to return to From Display LE Press Button THREE 0 → Display LD Button THREE TIMES to Español TIMES Display LS return to Display LE.
- Page 13 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – SET PUMP SPEED Only required for two pump system. Action Display Comment /Action Set Speed Press Button once to access Pump 1 Use MENU to select Pump 1 0...
- Page 14 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – SET RUN TIMER Action Display Comment /Action Set Run Press Button once to access Set Run Use MENU to select Timer 0 Timer Display T2 Run Timer Press Button once Press...
- Page 15 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – SERVICE STATISTICS Action Display Comment /Action PUMP STATISTICS Enables access to Pump Chemical EasiFoamer Use MENU to select usage. Enables access to Pump & Pump Statistics Display 14 Pressure Switch Total Operating Times...
- Page 16 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – WARNING DISPLAYS NOTE: none of these Warning Displays actually stop normal operation of the EasiFoamer™ BUT, if ignored, foam production and consistency will ultimately deteriorate. Action Display Comment /Action Displays for 2 seconds.
- Page 17 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions EASIFOAMER – RESETTING (AFTER WARNING DISPLAYS) When Pump Peristaltic tube(s) have been replaced, ALWAYS Reset the counter as follows:- When Pressure Switch has been replaced, ALWAYS Reset the counter as follows:- Action Display Comment /Action ...
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Page 18: Operation
Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions Initial Setting Up – Priming & Setting up the system ready to use Leave the Foam Applicator at the far end of the distribution line disconnected and, in its place, fit a short length of tube resting in a suitable container in order to collect any chemical discharged. -
Page 19: Annual Maintenance
Fig. 6 – DISMANTLING FOAM APPLICATOR FOR CLEANING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE In order to preserve the efficiency and reliability of the EasiFoamer™ system, we recommend that the following parts be replaced EVERY 1 – 2 YEARS, depending on number of cows dipped. - Page 20 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Instructions PROBLEMS & FAULT FINDING WARNING - Always disconnect the supply cord from the mains power supply BEFORE removing the enclosure lid. Problem Likely Cause Probable Solution No foam produced when No Air Supply present...
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Page 21: Drilling Template
Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Notes DRILLING TEMPLATE Use the template below to mark out fixing holes for the pump enclosure (Regulator fixing holes also shown - inset). DO NOT FORGET TO ALLOW SPACE ON BOTH SIDES AND BELOW UNIT FOR PUMP HEADS, PRESSURE BOTTLE, TUBING AND TO PERMIT EASY ACCESS TO SERVICE PUMPS (when required). - Page 22 Ambic Equipment Ltd - EasiFoamer™ Operating Notes Ambic Equipment Limited 1 Parkside, Avenue Two, Station Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4YF. England Tel: +44 (0)1993 776555 Fax: +44 (0)1993 779039 www.ambic.co.uk -22- EF7500E v3.5 (17/10/19)
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