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  • Page 1 Accutinter 1600 | Accutinter 1600 HS  End User Guide  Getting  S tarted  Maintenance and Care  Troubleshooting  Warranty ...
  • Page 3 Your  customers have a vision,  you want to make it happen, and  Fluid  Management can give  you the answer.  Fluid  Management  is  a  global  leader  in  dispensing  and  mixing equipment used in the paint industry, as well as,  specialized equipment for the chemical, and home improvement industries.  Located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Fluid Management  is a United States owned and operated company with historical roots  to the paint industry dating back to 1927. In 1996, IDEX Corporation  purchased Fluid Management giving the organization the financial  wherewithal and global footprint of a large organization while  still maintaining its deep values and history.  As industry leaders, Fluid Management provides trend‐setting creativity  in the design, products, and services it offers. United with FMDirect ,  our nationwide service team, we provide after‐sales support around  the clock—when you need them. Being factory‐direct employees,  FMDirect technicians are experts on Fluid Management equipment and  understand customer needs from start to finish.  The combination of leading edge technology, excellent service and  support, and a company prepared for the future’s ever‐changing  business environment makes Fluid Management an ideal partner to  assist in providing solutions to your business needs. Thank you for  putting your trust in Fluid Management products  and making us part of your customer’s vision. ...
  • Page 4 Use of  Fluid Management trademarks, service marks, or logos for commercial purposes  without the prior written consent of Fluid Management may constitute trademark  infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws.  Fluid Management, FMDirect, ColorPro, DVX, Harbil, Blendorama, Accutinter, Duraflow,  Fast & Fluid Management, GyroFlex, GyroMixer, Infina, MicroTint, TintMaster, V1, and VR1 are  trademarks of Fluid Management, registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.  Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate.  Fluid Management is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.  Fluid  Management  1023 Wheeling Road  Wheeling, Illinois 60090‐5776 USA  800‐462‐2466  http://www.fluidman.com  Published in the United States.  Mention of third‐party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes  neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Fluid Management assumes no  responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 2   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 5 Dispenser, what’s next? In this booklet, you’ll find more information to help you get the most from your new Fluid Management Accutinter 1600  . Accutinter 1600   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   3 ...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    27 Adjusting formulas 28 Using color scaling 29 Purging the lines 30 Stirring the colorant 31 Using ColorPro Help  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 4   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    NOT take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact Fluid Management by shorting out interior at 1.800.462.2466 for assistance. components. • Ensure that nothing rests on your equipment’s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   5 ...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents. Allow 4 inches (101.6 mm) clearance around air vents.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 6   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 9: Grounding

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and correctly in relation to the  (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that port. may cause undesired operation.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   7 ...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Accutinter 1600

    • Computer  with  Flat  Screen Monitor, Keyboard &  5-gallon Mouse Container • Label Printer  Shelf • Barcode Scanner • Surge Protector Service Panel *NOTE:  Environmental conditions are strictly based on the types of colorants used (information provided by paint manufacturer).  The specifications shown are for the machine only.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 8   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 11 • Computer  with  Flat  Screen 5-gallon Monitor, Keyboard &  Container Shelf Mouse • Label Printer  • Barcode Scanner • Surge Protector Service Panel *NOTE:  Environmental conditions are strictly based on the types of colorants used (information provided by paint manufacturer).  The specifications shown are for the machine only.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   9 ...

  • Page 12: Tips To Improve Operation

     DO NOT use solvents in your Accutinter 1600 / Accutinter 1600 HS  Keep ColorPro software current  DO NOT load screen savers onto your Accutinter 1600 / Accutinter 1600 HS computer/monitor. Adding this and other software may conflict with ColorPro and effect dispense operation ...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started  Installation  Your Accutinter 1600 and Accutinter 1600 HS have been designed for quick set up. If you have never used an Accutinter dispenser or are new to paint dispensers, read this section for instructions on getting started and installing your machine.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Set Up

    Getting Started  Installation  Unpacking and Set up  Follow the steps on the next nine pages to set up your Accutinter 1600 or Accutinter 1600 HS. Warnings  ALWAYS shut off the power  Make sure these items are available before installing. and unplug your machine  Accutinter 1600 or Accutinter 1600 HS unit from the AC power outlet  Computer, mouse, and keyboard before servicing.  Label printer and labels (optional accessory) Barcode scanner (optional accessory) This unit must be plugged ...
  • Page 15 Complete an initial manual dispense for each colorant. (See “Getting Started: Preparing and refilling the canisters” on page 16).  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   13 ...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Label Printer (Optional)

    Getting Started  Connecting the label printer (optional)  The label printer software for the label printer is installed on the computer by Fluid Management. All you need to do is connect the printer cables to the computer and to a dedicated power outlet. The original packaging from the printer vendor includes the software, a quick start guide with detailed instructions, and the necessary cables.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Barcode Scanner (Optional)

    Follow these steps to install the barcode scanner:  Unpack the barcode scanner.  Plug the interface cable modular cord into the  Make sure the barcode scanner and the  port in the bottom of the scanner’s handle.  cable are included.  Turn on the computer.  Connect the scanner cable to Connect the scanner cable to the keyboard the purple keyboard connector cable from the Accutinter1600.  on the back of the computer where the  keyboard symbol NOTE! If the keyboard cable is a USB, add  marked.  an adapter and connect the two cables.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   15 ...
  • Page 18   Close.          After enabling the barcode scanner, you can test the scanner by dispensing.      Select a formula.  Click the Dispense button. If you receive    a prompt that says, “Please Scan the Base  Barcode”, you have successfully enabled the bar code scanner.           Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 16   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 19: Preparing And Refilling The Canisters

    • DO NOT dispense if canisters are empty • Before dispensing colorant for the first time, you must complete a manual dispense. • DO NOT dispense without a container in place. • DO NOT use shelf surface to seal open cans.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   17 ...
  • Page 20 Select Done (Esc) to button. you sure?”, click Yes. return to the Main Menu. *NOTE:  *NOTE:  When refilling, update the  Repeat entire process for each  canisters by entering the amount of colorant  empty  canister.  you added in the text box. Press Enter.     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 18   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 21: Preparing The System

    HS, the nozzle will open automatically after step 5. At this point, just place the container aligned with the nozzle tip.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   19 ...

  • Page 22: Using The Shelves

    Getting Started  Using the shelves  Lift shelf to the pint, quart, or one‐gallon position labeled. Push shelf in to lock it in place.  For all other container sizes, flip down the  Make sure the shelf is sturdy before using.  shelf.  To move shelf from locked position, lift shelf upward and outward slightly and slide  shelf to desired container height.  Place the quart/pint can directly onto the  shelf beneath the red LED can locator light.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 20   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    • Run diagnostics on  the machine for quick  troubleshooting  • Track and report colorant,  machine, and formula usage  to assist you in inventory,  maintenance and trend  management  • All functions can be  conducted with mouse or  keyboard  • ColorPro translated into  a variety of operator  languages     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   21 ...

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Reports  Click here to run  reports for a selected  date range in csv.file  format.  Help Menu  Click here for training  videos to get answers  to  your  ColorPro  and  Accutinter questions.  About  Click here to see ColorPro  and Accutinter information.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 22   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 25: Dispensing From Formula Book

    Formula  Information  Select the Brand of  formula you are  searching for by using the  drop down menus.  Enter the Formula Name  or use the drop down  menus to search for  the Formula Number  in your database.  Select the desired  Product, Finish, and  Container Size using the  drop down menus.  Choose Dispense (F2) to dispense  the formula now. When dispensing,  place container under nozzle. Prompt  will appear confirming dispense.  To dispense another container of the  same formula, choose Dispense (F2).   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   23 ...
  • Page 26               Price  Coverage  Estimator  Click here (F3) to estimate  Click Coverage Estimator (F8)  the cost of a job or price for a  to estimate how much paint is  specific  f ormula (optional).  needed for a job.     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 24   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 27: Manual Dispensing

    Ingredients  From the ingredient  list, select the first  colorant by double  clicking on the button.  Get Base  After selecting brand  and colorants, click  here to select Base and  size to dispense new  Dispense Now  formula  info.  Dispense now by selecting Dispense (F2).  Or  Send to Queue  Choose to dispense the formula later by selecting  Send to Queue (F10).   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   25 ...

  • Page 28: Using An External Data Source And Dispense Queuing

      Search for a job by  clicking on any of  the input tabs.            Remove  Job  Click here to remove   the highlighted dispense  from the input list.    Dispense  Choose Dispense (F2) after selecting the  formula from the Input List.     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 26   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Formulas

              Dispense  Total  Dispense  Change  Click Dispense Total  Click Dispense  (F3) to dispense the  Change (F2) to  original formula plus  dispense the  adjusted amounts.  incremental added  colorant  a mounts.     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   27 ...

  • Page 30: Using Color Scaling

    Size and select a  different  paint  container  size from drop down box.  Click here (F9) to  Click Dispense Total  Click Dispense  return to original  (F3) to dispense the  Change (F2) to  formula settings.  original formula plus  dispense the  adjusted amounts.  incremental added  colorant  a mounts.   Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 28   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 31: Purging The Lines

    HS the nozzle will open automatically after step 5. At this point just place the container aligned with the nozzle tip.    Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   29 ...

  • Page 32: Stirring The Colorant

    Click Done (Esc). NOTE: The default cycle is 30 seconds per hour. Fluid Management recommends 4 minutes for manual agitation.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 30   |   Accutinter 1500 ...

  • Page 33: Using Colorpro Help

      Maintenance  Troubleshooting  Safety  Includes information  Contains information  Important safety  about canister, nozzle, and  regarding  dispensing,  instructions to note when  preventative   maintenance,  color tinting and other  operating equipment.  and line purging.  operational  issues.     Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1500   |   31 ...

  • Page 34: Maintenance, Care, And Use

    *This should be performed by a Fluid Management authorized service technician. *This should be performed by a Fluid Management authorized service technician.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 32   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 35 *This should be performed by a Fluid Management authorized service technician. Your Accutinter 1600 HS will perform best if the nozzle and colorant lines are purged and cleaned every day. If you use your machine frequently, Fluid Management recommends cleaning and purging the nozzle at least once a day.

  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    2- Purge the colorant line. 3- Repeat if necessary.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 34   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 37 ( see pages clumpy. ). The colorant should 33/34 come out of the nozzle in a steady stream.    Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   35 ...
  • Page 38 If no, plug the dispenser into a …Is the dispenser on a erratically or not at all. dedicated 115 or 220 Volt line. dedicated line?  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 36   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 39 …Are all the cables securely attached between the computer and the keyboard? Replace the keyboard. …Does the keyboard need  replacing?  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   37 ...
  • Page 40 Wait 30 seconds and turn the computer back on.  If you still receive the message, call Customer Service.  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 38   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 41: Colorpro Troubleshooting

    If you suspect a problem  Contact your department manager or store manager. with the colorants...    Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 Accutinter 1600   |   39 ...

  • Page 42: Service

    Customer Service for information about how to obtain warranty service. Date purchase: Number: Number: Your Service Technician’s Name:  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 40   |   Accutinter 1600 ...

  • Page 43: Fluid Management Statement

    The first year of the warranty period covers parts and labor. If any Paint Equipment fails during normal operation, use and service during the first year of the warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, Fluid Management will repair the defective Paint Equipment and replace any defective parts at no charge to the Customer.
  • Page 44 Fluid Management’s warranty transfers to the new owner with transfer of ownership Paint Equipment. It is the responsibility of new owner to notify Fluid Management at 1-800-462-2466 of the transfer of ownership of Paint Equipment. Transfer of ownership does not extend the warranty period.
  • Page 45 REPRESENTATIVES WAS AWARE OF OR ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY EVENT, FLUID MANAGEMENT’S TOTAL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INDIVIDUAL ITEM OF PAINT EQUIPMENT SHALL LIMITED TO THE NET PRICE PAID TO FLUID MANAGEMENT FOR SUCH ITEM OF PAINT EQUIPMENT. ...
  • Page 46 5, 6 installation 7, 10-12 warranty 39 keyboard 8, 10-12, 14-15, 35 labels 5, 6, 11-13, 23, 37  Fluid Management Customer Service 1  .   8 00  .   4 62  .   2 466 44   |   Accutinter 1600 ...
  • Page 47 Do not attempt to lift or remove canisters from spill tray. Step 3 Spilled or excess liquids should be removed immediately. Step 4 Replace damaged decals. If O-rings (on select machines) are damaged, contact Fluid Management to replace them.
  • Page 48 Accutinter 1600  Fluid Management, Inc.  1023 Wheeling Road • Wheeling IL 60090  p: 800.462.2466  f:  847.537.3221  www.fluidman.com ...

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