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Freddy Superminor User Manual

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  • Page 1 Superminor Coolant Management Vacuum User Manual...
  • Page 2 This manual is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. Freddy is a registered trademark of Freddy Products Limited. The use of all trademarks in this document is acknowledged.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Residual risks ......................... 7 Description ........................8 Operational overview ....................8 Operation ........................9 Moving the Superminor ....................9 Changing the filter ......................9 Fit the suction hose ..................... 12 Fit the tools ......................... 13 Switching on and off....................15 Selecting suction or discharge..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The modular motor pod is available in a machine, designed to: range of voltages and power ratings and  remove coolant, swarf and hydraulic the Superminor can be built to your own and lubricating oils. specification.  separate the particulates.

  • Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Always take care when using the Superminor and be aware of your surroundings. Always follow the instructions in this manual and any warnings. In the event of a fire, use fire-fighting equipment suitable for electrical use. 2.1 Warnings Do not lift the Superminor. Move the Superminor as described in section 4.1.

  • Page 7: Residual Risks

    2.2 Residual risks As with all machinery, the Freddy Superminor presents a number of residual risks to the user, maintenance engineer and other personnel. These are listed below: Bacteria that have been filtered from the coolant could pose a bio-hazard. Wear the correct PPE including protective gloves and eye protection and take care when dealing with the used filter bags and all coolant.

  • Page 8: Description

    Description The Freddy Superminor is designed to coolant. Filter bags are available in gauges allow you to vacuum out, filter and return from 5 to 1000 μm (5 to 1000 micron). coolant. The tank holds 100 litres of The Superminor also includes a float coolant.

  • Page 9: Operation

    This section describes how to set up and use the Superminor. The Superminor must be earthed. 4.1 Moving the Superminor The Superminor has 2 handles and fixed wheels to allow you to move it to wherever it is needed Handles (Figure 4-1).
  • Page 10 1. Remove the filter hood: Make sure that the Superminor stand is firmly on the ground and that the tank is upright. FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...
  • Page 11 Make sure that the body of the filter is smoothed out into the Superminor and that the rim of the filter fits into the recess in the edge of the Superminor turret next to the seal (1). Figure 4-5: Fit the filter...

  • Page 12: Fit The Suction Hose

    4. Replace the filter hood: Fit the filter hood on the Superminor turret so that the four clips line up. Work on one clip at a time. Raise the lower part of the clip to allow you to place the top part of the clip over the edge of the filter hood (1).

  • Page 13: Fit The Tools

    4.4 Fit the tools The Superminor is supplied with the following tools and tool accessories: Tool Probe tool Dark grey rigid PVC tool used to clear sumps. Crevice tool Pale grey rigid PVC tool used to clean slideways on machine beds or narrow gaps.
  • Page 14 Fit the adaptor into the free end of the suction hose. Figure 4-13: Fit the adaptor and extension Push the extension tube onto the adaptor. tube Push the extension tube into the floor tool. Figure 4-14: Fit the floor tool FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 15: Switching On And Off

    4.5 Switching on and off The power cable (1) and power switch (2) are located at the handle end of the Superminor on the motor pod. The power cable can be wound around the handles for storage. Connect the power lead (1) to the power socket on the wall.

  • Page 16: Selecting Suction Or Discharge

    The Suck/Blow valve is located on the motor pod (Figure 4-18). The Suck/Blow valve (2) changes the operation of the Superminor to either suction (SUCK) or discharge (BLOW). To prevent the valve being accidentally moved during operation, a spring-loaded safety lever...

  • Page 17: Tank Operations

    This is the normal operating position. To free the tank in the frame, pull out the spring-loaded location pin on the side of the Superminor frame (1) until it frees the tank so you can move it. Figure 4-22: Tank location pin...

  • Page 18: Vacuum

    Fix the tank in the frame when you need to discharge or empty the tank. Turn the spring-loaded location pin on the side of the Superminor frame (2) by 180° so it is free to engage. Figure 4-24: Tank location pin...
  • Page 19 Open the suction valve on top of the tank turret. Press the green button of the power switch to start the Superminor. The Superminor suction will start straight away. Figure 4-28: Suction valve open Use the tool to vacuum the coolant and debris. When the tank is full: ...

  • Page 20: Discharge

    4.9 Discharge Discharge the Superminor each time it is used so the tank is completely empty. This will prevent sediment build-up. Before using the Superminor, make sure the stand is on the floor and is stable. The tank should be fixed in the tilted position in the frame (section 4.7.2).
  • Page 21 Figure 4-35: Discharge valve open throughout the discharge operation, ready to close the valve whenever necessary. The Superminor will pulse as the discharge nears the bottom of the tank; this could lead to spillage if the nozzle is not held.
  • Page 22 Figure 4-38: Select SUCK  Wind up the return hose and place the discharge nozzle into its holder Figure 4-39: Discharge pipe and nozzle in their stored position FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 23: Changing The Tank

    Wheel the Superminor to the location where you want to change the tanks. Make sure that the floor is level and even. Lower the Superminor handles so the stand is on the ground. 4.10.1 Removing the tank Free the tank in the frame (section 4.7.1) so that the tank is vertical.

  • Page 24: Storage

    The frame automatically lifts and supports the tank as the frame arms engage with the tank pivots (3). Connect the hose to the Superminor tank and motor pod. Figure 4-43: Lower the handles 4.11 Storage Before storing the Superminor, empty the tank completely (section 4.9) and disconnect the...

  • Page 25: Technical Specification

    The quoted input and output values for water flow are based on the Superminor operating at the same level as the fluid being vacuumed. If the Superminor is higher than the fluid, the flow rates will be slower than the quoted values.

  • Page 26: Superminor + Compact

    The quoted input and output values for water flow are based on the Superminor operating at the same level as the fluid being vacuumed. If the Superminor is higher than the fluid, the flow rates will be slower than the quoted values.

  • Page 27: Operating Conditions

     with extreme temperatures  where there is a high degree of dust  with corrosive atmospheres. 5.4 Storage conditions Store the Superminor inside or under cover and do not subject it to extreme temperatures. FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    6.1.1 After each use Empty the Superminor fully each time it is used. Section 4.9. This will prevent sediment build-up. Change the filter (if disposable) or clean the filter Section 4.2.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Note If the lid is not tight against the turret, the Superminor cannot create a vacuum. If the lid is too tight and does not fasten properly, adjust the lid tension by loosening the flat-head screw underneath the securing clip.
  • Page 30 Follow the instructions in section 4.9 to empty the coolant from the tank. Remove the power plug from the wall to disconnect the Superminor from the power supply. Remove the tank from the frame (section 4.10.1). Scrape out all debris from inside the tank and dispose of the debris according to your company procedures.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    The Superminor is designed for simple operation. However, if you do experience problems, this section will help. The table lists possible problems and their solutions. If you still have problems, please contact Freddy Products Ltd on +44 (0) 1386 551944. Problem...
  • Page 32 Fit a filter with a smaller gauge. remains in the filtered coolant. Coolant or liquid is The tank float cut-off has not Switch off the Superminor and coming out of the air operated. call Freddy Products. exhaust. The Superminor is...

  • Page 33: Spares List

    Spares list This section shows all spares that you can purchase from Freddy Products. To purchase a spare part, contact Freddy Products and quote the number from Figure 8-1. Figure 8-1: Superminor spare parts FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 34: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams Figure 9-1: Superminor 110 Vac / 2 kW Figure 9-2: Superminor 230 Vac / 2 kW FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...
  • Page 35 Figure 9-3: Superminor 110 Vac / 3 kW Figure 9-4: Superminor 230 Vac / 3kW FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...
  • Page 36 Figure 9-5: Superminor 400 Vac (3 phase) / 3 kW FPQ41 Superminor Issue 1...

  • Page 37: Warranty

    This warranty does not affect your legal rights. 11 End of life At the end of its life, dispose of the Superminor in accordance with current environmental and waste regulations. Do not dispose of the Superminor in the domestic refuse.

  • Page 38: Index

    ..........  2 8  crevice tool .......... 14  monthly ............  2 9  flexible bench tool ......... 14  weekly ............  2 9  floor tool .......... 14  circuit diagrams ..........  3 4  probe tool .......... 14  Superminor 110 Vac / 2 kW .......  3 4  moving the Superminor  ........ 9  Superminor 110 Vac / 3 kW .......  3 5  selecting suction / discharge  ...... 16  Superminor 230 Vac / 2 kW .......  3 4  safety lever operation  ...... 16  Superminor 230 Vac / 3 kW .......  3 5  storage ............ 24 ...
  • Page 39 ........14 physical dimensions ....... 25 floor tool ............. 14 sound levels ..........25 probe tool ........... 14 Superminor + compact ....... 26 troubleshooting ..........31 electrical ..........26 vacuum ............18 operational parameters ......26 warranty ............37 physical dimensions .......

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