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Operating manual
Elmasolvex®SE
Watch / small parts cleaning machine
 english 
doc order no: 105 5885
BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Rev.03.2018
© Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Germany

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Elmasolvex®SE Watch / small parts cleaning machine  english  doc order no: 105 5885 BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Rev.03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Germany...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Loading movement holder (optional) .......25 Switching on cleaning machine .......27 Starting cleaning process ........27 End of the cleaning program ........28 6.6.1 Setting recommendations ........29 Interrupting / cancelling cleaning ......31 After completion of the work ........31 BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers.03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...
  • Page 3 Replacement of the filter mat .......38 Maintenance tasks ........... 40 Operating faults ............. 41 10.1 Operating faults ............41 10.2 Fault clearance by user ...........42 10.3 Repairs ..............42 Decommissioning and disposal ......44 Manufacturer address / contact address ....44 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 4: General

    This symbol provides a general warning about the risk of injury. This symbol prohibits the use of any kind of ignition source in this area. This symbol indicates a risk of property damage. This symbol indicates supplementary information. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 5: Signal Words In This Manual

    Ambient conditions It is not permitted to operate the machine in an environment with potentially explosive atmosphere of flammable gases, vapours or dusts Ambient temperature The permitted ambient temperature is +5 °C to 30 °C. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...
  • Page 6 (minimum clearance 3 m). Maximum one day solvent requirement is permitted to be kept in the same room. Rotating parts Risk of injury! Rotating parts! Do not grip the cleaning basket / movement holder. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...
  • Page 7 (max. approx. 65 °C). These areas are marked with the warning stickers intended for them. Only the Elma cleaning basket or Elma movement holder is Cleaning basket permitted to be used to prevent damage to the cleaning movement holder machine and product to be cleaned.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    WF pro – 3x elma suprol pro – drying. Semi-aqueous combination process: e.g. elma 1:9 – deionised water – 2x elma suprol pro – drying. With innovative product characteristics, the Elmasolvex®SE cleaning machine provides a high standard of cleanliness with...

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    • Elmasolvex®SE watch cleaning machine • Detachable mains cable • Operating manual Optional accessories • Elma cleaning basket including 3 basket inserts • Miniature basket • Movement holder for dismantled watch movements and PCBs © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 10: Ce Conformity

    Product description CE conformity This small parts cleaning machine fulfils the CE marking criteria in relation to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Max. complete loading weight (approx. g) Movement holder accessories Load quantity (movements / PCBs) Max. complete loading weight (approx. g) Max. movements / PCBs diameter (mm) < 28 Max. movements / PCBs thickness (mm) < 8 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 12: Front Side Of The Cleaning Machine

    Media tank with level mark, wave breaker and rubber seal (for description, see Chapter 3.11). Drying chamber with hot air fan Storage for covers of the media tanks Storage area for second cleaning basket / movement holder BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 13: Operating Handle Of The Control Panel And Drive Unit

    (silver colour) top part. Fig. 3.8.1. Locked operating handle Fig. 3.8.2. Unlocked operating handle (by pressing clamp together) Movable clamp of the operating handle Fixed clamp of the operating handle © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...
  • Page 14 Bottom position: (in the media tank – in the cleaning / rinsing liquid cleaning / rinsing position (Fig. 3.8.5). The operating handle must be unlocked in each case for the vertical adjustment. Fig. 3.8.3. Change position (top position) Fig. 3.8.4. Spinning position (middle position) BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...
  • Page 15 20 mm distance. In this way, the drive unit can engage again in the next horizontal position. Hold the operating handle (without pressing the movable clamp) until the drive unit noticeably engages in the required position and is thus locked. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 16: Rear Side Of The Cleaning Machine

    Exhaust air pipe of the drying chamber (Ø 75 mm), for connection of an exhaust air tube (max. 3 m length; do not use any finned tube, no backpressure – ideal: slight vacuum). BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 17: Functions Of The Control Panel

    This function can be activated if a time preselection (B) has previously been set. For switching off before expiry of the specified time preselection: Turn back the STEP TIME rotary knob to the off position. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 18: Media Tank

    "Wave breaker" for prevention of foaming of the medium and for more intensive cleaning action due to more effective counter flow effect of the medium. Attention! Must not be removed to protect the glass against objects. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 19: Before The Initial Commissioning

    Ignitable vapours of the cleaning and rinsing media can escape in the case of improper operation without exhaust air tube and DANGER when changing the cleaning liquids. Smoking and open ignition sources are prohibited in the machine surroundings. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 20: Exhaust Air Equipment (Optional) For Solvent Vapours

    Connection to an available extractor on the building side (flow rate limit 30 m³/h). Danger of damage to the machine. The end of the exhaust air tube must be freely accessible in a ventilated area and must ATTENTION not be immersed in water. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 21: Initial Commissioning

    Only use permitted Only permitted materials must be used for safety reasons and operating materials. to prevent machine damage. Observe the instructions for recommended operating materials and restrictions for operating materials (see Chapter 7). © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...
  • Page 22 For proper use of the cleaning machine, all 4 media tanks must CAUTION be placed in the positions provided for them in the cleaning machine. Only start the cleaning program if all media tanks are correctly filled and placed at the positions intended for them. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 23: Daily Cleaning Operation

    ATTENTION and cleaning machine. Only use the original Elma cleaning basket. The maximum load weight of the cleaning basket with cleaning parts is 60 grams. Pay attention to symmetrical loading to prevent unbalance.
  • Page 24 ATTENTION again. In doing so, it is not important whether all basket inserts are loaded. Always place the sieve lid (Fig. 6.2.2.E) in the top position! BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 25: Loading Movement Holder (Optional)

    ATTENTION be cleaned and cleaning machine. Only use the original Elma movement holder. The movement holder (Fig. 6.3.1.C) is connected to the cleaning machine using bayonet connection at the mounting (Fig.
  • Page 26 (Fig. 6.3.1.A). holder in the mounting Ensure that the movement holder is correctly locked in the locking mechanism (Fig. 6.3.1.B). Ensure that the holder is correctly screwed to the drive shafts (Fig. 6.2.1.D). BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 27: Switching On Cleaning Machine

    / movement holder horizontally up to the cleaning position engaging point over the media tank #1 (Fig. 5.2.). The movable clamp of the operating handle does not need to be pressed and unlocked for this. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 28: End Of The Cleaning Program

    However, as a cooling down phase is performed in the drying chamber after the hot air drying, the cleaning basket / movement holder is already cooled down slightly. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 29: Setting Recommendations

    3 min Speed Spinning Step Time 2 min Media tank #4 Parameters Rotation Speed Cleaning Step Time 3 min Speed Spinning Step Time 2 min Drying chamber Parameters Rotation Speed Drying Step Time 6 min © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...
  • Page 30 Daily cleaning operation BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 31: Interrupting / Cancelling Cleaning

    Switch off the main Switch off the cleaning machine at the main switch switch (Fig. 3.9.1/2.C) after completion of the work. Covers on media tanks Cover the media tanks with the covers provided for them. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 32: Media (Cleaning / Rinsing Solutions)

    Chapter 7.2 is excluded from the liability for defects of the manufacturer. Recommended media Elma provides suitable solvent and aqueous based cleaning and rinsing media and solvent-based relubrication media for final relubrication from its own development and manufacture. Ask your dealer about these.

  • Page 33: Aqueous Media (Cleaning Concentrates)

    "elma suprol pro" for rinsing Residue-free solvent-based rinsing solution in watch cleaning machines after previous water-free cleaning step. Also water-repellent after aqueous cleaning (e.g. with "elma cleaning concentrate 1:9" or "elma chronoclean") and aqueous rinsing (e.g. with distilled water). for lubrication "elma unimix"...

  • Page 34: Limitations For Media

    "elma wf pro" is classified as environmentally hazardous according to R51 and R53 and therefore has an environmental hazard pictogram while "elma suprol pro" and "elma unimix" are only classified with R52 and R53 and therefore do not have any environmental hazard pictogram.

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance Tasks

    (Fig. 3.11.C). Action Adjust the fill level accordingly if required. Refilling the media tanks must only be carried out when the cleaning machine is switched off. CAUTION © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 36: Weekly Tasks

    Check whether the mounting of the cleaning basket / movement holder (Fig. 8.2.1.A) is correctly fastened to the drive shaft. Action If necessary, tighten the grub screw (Fig. 8.2.1.B) using a 2 mm Allen key. Fig. 8.2.1. Fastening of the mounting BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 37: Continuous Actions

    Used media must be disposed of in accordance with media the regulations. No disposal via the sewer system! Dispose of the used media in accordance with the national disposal regulations for the media (see safety data sheet). © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 38: Removal Of Passed Over Materials

    Attach the new filter mat to the fan grille (the fan grille from the maintenance kit is provided for reserve purposes in case the fan grill has been damaged during removal). Secure the maintenance cover with the 4 Allen screws. Fig. 8.3.3.1. Opening service cover BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...
  • Page 39 Care and maintenance tasks Fig. 8.3.3.2. Removing filter mat Disposal Dispose of the used filter mat in accordance with the local regulations for this. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Tasks

    Media tank profile seal 105 2559 Components relevant for function (check and replace if necessary) Name Art. No. Vertical and horizontal locking of the control diverse panel and drive unit Rotation shaft bearing diverse BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

  • Page 41: Operating Faults

    Parts do not become dry Replace filter in the fan (Chapter 8.3.3) • Contact Service if the fault persists. Internal fan does not function Shut down operation – contact Service! (no fan noise, no air flow) © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 42: Fault Clearance By User

    Risk of injury from hot surfaces! The surfaces of the hot air case and the PTC heating element can still be very hot (up to approx. 165 °C) immediately after CAUTION operation of the cleaning machine. BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...
  • Page 43 If any return to a service centre is required: • use the original packaging to prevent transport damage. • enclose as specific as possible description of the fault. © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018...

  • Page 44: Decommissioning And Disposal

    Manufacturer address / contact address Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 17, D-78224 Singen Phone (head office) +49 (0) 7731 / 882-0 Fax (head office) +49 (0) 7731 / 882-266 info@elma-ultrasonic.com www.elma-ultrasonic.com BA_Elmasolvex_SE_EN_Vers. 03.2018 © Elma Schmidbauer GmbH...

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