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Manufactured by SJE Corporation, Ltd. User's Manual Model: OPTIMA DM Series Ver. G2.3 / G2.7 Distributor’s Contact Information:...
Introduction The Optima Steamer represents the future of environmentally friendly and effective cleaning. Optima Steamer is focused on supporting your cleaning operations with high-quality green cleaning solutions. Applications The Optima Steamer is capable of providing ample amount of super-heated steam continuously in perfect pressure and temperature.
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Product Specifications Model Name EST (05K, 12K, 18K, 27K) Electrical Power Display ㎠ ㎠ 7~8.5 kgf/ / Max 9.0 kgf/ (99~120.8 psi / Max 128 psi) Working Pressure < 135℃ (< 275℉) Temp. at Gun Tip 174℃ / max. 180℃ (345.2℉ / Max 356℉) Steam Vessel Temp.
Safety Precautions Visual Symbols To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this User's Manual completely and store it in a safe location. The contents of this User's Manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without prior notice.
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Using any kind of boiler water treatment (solution) can help decrease scale build-up. • DO NOT add detergent, wax or any cleaning additives in the water tank or steam vessel. • DO NOT use distilled water or filtered water below 15 ppm. •...
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SAFETY RULES for OPTIMA DMF Use clean diesel only. • Ensure switches of the machine are off before refilling fuel. • BURN HAZARD. DO NOT touch exhaust flue in operation. • DO NOT operate the machine in a confined space. •...
Pre-Start Procedure Wear appropriate protective gloves before using the product. Surface of exhaust flue and valves may be hot. Take precautions when users resume operations. Steps: 1. Connect steam hoses and guns to the steam outlet valves. Ensure a tight connection using appropriate tools.
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5. Fill the water tank with clean water. When tap water or hard water is used, use of a water softener is recommended to prevent scale build-up. Continuous Water Supply In the event of using continuous water supply, connect water hose attached with Quick Coupler to the Plug of the machine.
Standard Operating Procedure Make sure to advance the steps of Pre-Start Procedure before users follow Standard Operating Procedure. (See page 10, "Pre-Start Procedure”) Wear appropriate protective gloves before using the machine. NEVER leave the machine unattended while operating. Surface of an exhaust flue or valves may be HOT. Take precautions while operating.
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LED ICON LEGEND POWER WATER WATER PUMP FUEL SOLID BLINKING SOLID or OFF ALARM BEEPS ONCE ALARM BEEPS CONTINUOUSLY Standard Operating Procedure step Description Turn on the POWER (EMERGENCY STOP) switch and then turn on the STEAM switch. You will see one of the following signal indications. POWER and WATER PUMP Indicators are turned to the on position.
Air Adjustment Amount of air intake can be subject to differ depending on ambient environment. Combustion gas should be visually transparent. 1. Open the plastic cover on the right side. 2. Slightly untighten air adjustment damper using a screw driver(+) and adjust an amount of air intake manually.
Pause Operation 1. Switch off the STEAM. 2. Close the steam outlet valves and release all the remaining steam from the hoses by pulling the gun trigger. It prevents remaining of condensed water residue in the steam hoses afterwards and increases the life span of the steam hoses and guns. Shutdown Operation 1.
Maintenance Must-do before carrying out maintenance Must cool down the product. Must get rid of pressure in the product. Wear appropriate protective gloves. Unplug to shut down the power. Caution of burn Keep the below maintenance schedule. Maintenance Schedule Every Every Maintenance items Daily...
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A. Drain Water from the Steam Vessel 1. Reduce pressure below 2 kgf/㎠(28.4 psi) 2. Open the drain valve and drain out all the remaining water. 3. Leave drain valve open until the next use. Wear appropriate protective gloves for hands because steam is very hot. In the event of vessel drain, ensure to keep your workspace area including steam hoses and power cable neat and tidy.
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C. Replace Filters Check water filters regularly and replace if necessary. OPTIMA DM(DMF) How to replace the water filter 1. Drain out all water from the water tank. (Refer P. 17) 2. Push the water filter fitting (yellow part) and pull out the water tube(blue part). 3.
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There is fuel filter for OPTIMA DM(DMF). Please check it regularly and replace it if necessary. OPTIMA DM(DMF) How to replace the fuel filter 1. Drain out all fuel from the fuel tank. (Refer P. 17) 2. Disassemble the lower part from the fuel filter. (2-1.
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D. How to check and clean water probe sensors Three water probe sensors (high/common/low) detect the water level in the steam vessel and trigger the running and stopping of the water pump. Minerals or various foreign substances in the water become hardened and are highly likely to cause water level detection failure.
Freeze Prevention In cold climates, it is necessary to store the product in an area where a temperature is above freezing. Follow the below steps to protect your product against freezing and bursting. Steps: 1. Drain the Steam Vessel Reduce steam pressure below 2 kgf/㎠(28.4 psi) and then drain out water from the steam vessel by opening a drain valve.
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3. Drain Water from the Water Pipes and the Water Pump Open the drain valve and detach water pipes as illustrated below. Drain out remaining water using compressed air. Leave the drain valve open until next use. OPTIMA DM(DMF) / EST 4.
Troubleshooting Guide Many malfunctions and failures that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. In the following Problem Solving Guide, you can find possible causes for a malfunction or failure and information on how to resolve it. If the solutions presented here do not assist you any further or if you can't find a matching description to your problem, please contact your local distributor or manufacturer.
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OPTIMA DM(DMF) OPTIMA EST LAMP Description Water shortage in the water tank 1) Water shortage. → Refill water to the water tank. → Disconnect one of the wires to the Cause floater level switch. If the related 2) Malfunction of the floater &...
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OPTIMA DM(DMF) OPTIMA EST LAMP Description Malfunction of the pressure switches → Thaw the machine completely and reset the machine. If the problem 1) Pressure switch error Cause persists, replace both pressure & switches. → Clean scale build-up from the tip of Remedy 2) Malfunction of the water the water probe sensors with sand...
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OPTIMA DM(DMF) OPTIMA EST LAMP Description Flame sensor error 1) Flame sensor does not → Check for any damage to the flame detect a flame sensor and replace if necessary. → Check the fuel filter for any 2) Fuel filter clogging or fuel settled/floating debris and replace.
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Description Steam or hot water bursting underneath the steam vessel 1) Safety valve open and → Check for the cause of over-pressurizing depressurizing the steam and replace if necessary. vessel. Cause 2) Freeze rupture of internal & → Replace related parts if ruptured parts in cold winter weather Remedy →...
OPTIMA STEAMER Limited Warranty SJE Corporation Ltd. hereby warrants that new Optima Steamers purchased directly from SJE Corporation Ltd., headquartered in Busan, South Korea will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated below, subject to certain limitations.
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Under this warranty, the customer’s responsibility shall be to: a. Operate and maintain the machine as specified in the instructions manual. b. Give notice to authorized Optima Steamer dealer or SJE Corporation Ltd. of apparent defects within seven (7) days after discovery.
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