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OPERATING MANUAL UG5000W SERIES SOLVENT AND WATERBORNE SPRAY GUN CLEANERS MODELS UG5000W UG5500W UG5000EW UG5500EW CAUTION RIGHT TANK (UM120W) FOR WATER BORNE PAINTS ONLY NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH SOLVENT BASED PAINT UNI-RAM CORPORATION • ONTARIO • CANADA Revised 2013-02...
Revision 2013-02 INTRODUCTION Uni-ram holds many patents on designs used in its innovative products. Every machine is tested for compliance with Quality Assurance standards. Follow the directions in this manual under Setup, Operation and Maintenance in order to operate this machine safely and effectively. Not following these instruction can lead to malfunction or damage to the machine.
Combo Ready units (UG5000EW, UG5500EW) come with the pails already installed as shown. Transfer Hoses are provided with Uni-ram Solvent Recyclers designed for Combo operation (EP2 models). The UG5000W and UG5500W do not come with a Riser or Overflow Tube. The Riser and the Overflow Tube are not needed for stand alone operation.
Revision 2013-02 • Move the pail outside the unit. Remove the two filters. Pour a full bottle of Uni-ram Aqua Kleen into the pail and add tap water until the combined liquid level reaches the bottom of the filter holder.
MANUAL - SPRAY GUN CLEANERS - UG5000W SERIES Revision 2013-02 After cleaning guns, remove the guns and cups from the tank and wipe them dry. Do not store spray guns in the tank. RIGHT TANK (UM120W, WATER) This tank is used to clean spray guns, cups and parts. There are two modes of operation - Manual NOTE: WATERBORNE PAINT DRIES QUICKLY! TO MINIMIZE Wash and Manual Rinse.
When no water remains in the water container under the cleaning tank it is time to treat the dirty water. There are 2 choices. Use a Uni-ram liquid recycler to recycle the dirty water or flocculate and filter the dirty water. The flocculation / filtering process is described next.
MANUAL - SPRAY GUN CLEANERS - UG5000W SERIES Revision 2013-02 • Remove the Work Screen and the side rails. Sprinkle 2 full scoops* of the flocculant, COAG- KLEEN, evenly over the dirty water. Close the lid and turn the Flocculation Timer fully. When the Timer is finished wait 2 minutes and turn the timer a second time to the one minute mark.
MANUAL - SPRAY GUN CLEANERS - UG5000 SERIES Revision 2013-02 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM REASON CORRECTIVE ACTION WASH SOLVENT OR After each step, turn the Timer Knob (Solvent) or press the WATER DOES NOT FLOW Foot Pedal (Water). If liquid AND PUMP MAKES A does not flow, carry out the NORMAL PUMPING SOUND next step.
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MANUAL - SPRAY GUN CLEANERS - UG5000W SERIES Revision 2013-02 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM REASON CORRECTIVE ACTION CLEANING PROBLEMS GUNS NOT CLEAN, After Each Step Below, Turn Timer. If guns are not clean, carry out next step. PUMP WORKING, SOLVENT OR WATER •...
MANUAL - SPRAY GUN CLEANERS - UG5000 SERIES Revision 2013-02 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (4" UDP4TA Pump shown but procedures are the same for the 2" UDP2TAB Pump) PROCEDURE 1 Blocked Fluid Passage In Diaphagm Pump If the pump sounds like it is working but liquid does not flow, clear the fluid passage as follows: •...
"Conditions of Warranty" as consumables are not covered. Uni-ram reserves the right to direct the customer to ship the unit collect to the Uni-ram factory or to an approved Service Center for repair using the Uni-ram Return Goods Procedure or to repair the unit on-site.
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