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MINI CLEANER MINI CLEANER 8/16 | MINI CLEANER +C 8/16 OPERATION & SAFETY MANUAL These instructions are for your personal safety. Always ensure that you have read and understood these instructions before using the machinery. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Suitable respirator to prevent any dust or fumes being inhaled or consumed, which could cause occupational asthma or dermatitis. www.picoteinstitute.com Picote Solutions Oy Ltd...
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Do not stand on the machine. 13. Only use this machine with the accessories and spare parts offered by Picote Solutions. Accessories and spare parts should only be used in the pipe intended and as described by Picote Solutions.
24 hours before use. If the Mini Cleaner or Mini Cleaner +C has been stored for long periods of time (over 2-3 months), it should be checked and tested according to the maintence programme before use.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When in use always lay the machine down horizontally on the floor. When not in use some non-hazardous Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant might leak from the hand guard. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd...
The Mini Cleaner and Mini Cleaner +C come complete with Tool Packages depending on region: North America (NA) : Mini Cleaner Cleaning Package or Mini Cleaner Cutting Package Rest of World (ROW) : Mini Cleaner Tool Kit for use on DN32-DN40 or 1¼”-1½” pipes www.picoteinstitute.com...
Never alter the plug in any way. Use the plug with an ex- tension cord only if it can be fully inserted into the receptacle. Use the Mini Cleaner or Mini Cleaner +C with a heavy duty extension cord only.
Hand vibration levels depend on the distance from the tool head to the user and working conditions. The vibration levels detailed below have been measured at the Picote training facilities in Finland. Vibration has been determined according to ISO-5349 and EU-directive 2002/44/EG.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE We Picote Solutions Oy Ltd as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Picote Solutions Oy Ltd drain cleaning machines: Mini Cleaner Model No: 8/16 Mini Cleaner +C...
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Before operation: • Before installing Picote tools, always make sure that the machine is fully turned off and unplugged. • Always round off the sharp edges of the shaft to avoid cuts and to make it easier to insert the shaft into the tool or leader to be used.
This section contains important safety information. Failure to comply could result in serious injury. The optimal rotation speed of the Mini Cleaner and Mini Cleaner +C is between 2-4 (900-2100 rpm) depending on the work. Minimum rotation speed is usually preferred when moving the tool around tight bends.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Step 1. Always keep the Mini Cleaner and Mini Cleaner +C as close as possible to the pipe where work takes place. This way only a small portion of the shaft is unsupported.
Step 2. Move tool constantly back and forth in the pipe. The special spring outer casing in the Mini Cleaner/ Mini Cleaner +C can melt because of friction heat created by tooling being kept in the same place over long periods of time.
I: Inspect, fix or replace if needed. P: Perform, replace if needed. R: Replace WARRANTY PERIODS Picote Solutions grants limited warranty for certain machines, equipment & components. Read more detailed information on page 33 (Picote Warranty Policy and Procedure). Service Period 3 months 6 months 1 year Milling machine &...
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. Step 1. Open Allen bolts and remove the hand guard. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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MAINTENANCE SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Step 2. Open Set Screws and detach the shaft from the Safety Clutch. Step 3. Open the Allen Bolts which attach the motor to the reel. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Step 4. Open the protective caps with a screwdriver and replace both of the carbon brushes. Re- peat the steps in opposite order to reassemble. Tighten the Hex Bolt M8x25 which is attaching the motor to the reel in torque of 12 Nm. Recommended use of Loctite 542. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Step 1. Remove the hand guard and detach the flexible shaft from the Safety Clutch. Open and remove four screws from the Safety Clutch Covers. Step 2. Remove the Upper Cover and push the Lower Cover down. NOTE: The silicone ring for the Mini Cleaner and Mini Cleaner +C is RED. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Change the flexible shaft and casing as and when required. Damaged shaft needs to be trimmed back before attaching tools (see examples to right). Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
CHANGING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT Only use the shaft and its special outer casing specified by Picote Solutions. Order the replacement shaft from your reseller. The flexible shaft is pre-treated with Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant and the casing replaced prior to shipping.
The Picote Mini Cleaner and Mini Cleaner +C machines are delivered with special tools for small pipe cleaning & descaling. Tools are available for larger pipe sizes. Please consult The Mini Cleaner Quick Guides on the Picote Institute for the full range of tooling options.
PRACTICAL TIPS & SAFETY ADVICE SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Here are some useful tips on how to get the most out of your Picote system. Always use the recommended tools for maintenance to avoid personal injury.
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PRACTICAL TIPS & SAFETY ADVICE SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Here are some useful tips on how to get the most out of your Picote system. Always use the recommended tools for maintenance to avoid personal injury.
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1. Tool for inspecting pipes before, during and after work (Navigates through DN50 (2”) bends and P-traps) 2. pipe work as the CCTV camera is fitted with a integrated Sonde (512 hz) Always follow Picote Solutions instructions when installing and using the machine with accessories. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd...
MINI CLEANER +C | CAMERA KIT INSTRUCTIONS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This section contains operating instructions only for Mini Cleaner +C camera kit BEFORE OPERATION: Before using the +C camera kit, install an SD card to SD card slot.
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MINI CLEANER +C | CAMERA FUNCTION GUIDE SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4. Playing video Live video Press to play/pause the video Press to turn on/off the DVR Press to stop playing the video Press to start/stop recording...
MINI CLEANER +C | CAMERA TECHNICAL DATA SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ITEM PARAMETER General Unit Weight 14 Kg / 31 lbs Camera Size Φ14mm×20.5mm (Main body) Video Resolution PAL 720×576 25FPS Max. NTSC 720×488 30FPS Max...
MC +C | CAMERA KIT ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MINI CLEANER +C update kit 3540002000EU Mini Cleaner +C EU 3540002000US Mini Cleaner +C US 3540002000UK Mini Cleaner +C UK 3540002000AU Mini Cleaner +C AU...
Check shaft condition and connection. Change shaft if necessary. Did it help? Mini Cleaner is OK! If there is problem that you cannot resolve with this manual, please consult your Picote Reseller or Picote Solutions. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Limited Warranty: Picote warrants to the original End User that the Product purchased by such End User will operate in accordance with, and substantially conform to their published specifications when shipped or otherwise...
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Date: NOV. 2020 Revision number: Rev. 5 Author: Ville Hukkanen Please Contact: Accepted: Dawn Greig 25/11/20 Your Reseller / Salesperson or Picote www.picotesolutions.com Production & R&D International Offices Technical Support Finland. United Kingdom. USA. support@picotesolutions.com Pienteollisuustie 24 06450 Porvoo, Finland support@picotesolutions.com...
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