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USER’S GUIDE Capping melting and purification tank Ref. 3327 Non-contractual picture THOMAS APICULTURE French designer and manufacturer Of beekeeping equipment ZA de l’Évangile 321, rue Bernard de la Rochefoucauld 45450 Fay-aux-Loges – France Tél: +33 (0)2 38 46 88 00 Fax : +33 (0)2 38 59 28 28 E-mail : contact@thomas-apiculture.com...
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide Technical Definition The capping melting and purification tank allows a continuous work of capping melting. Ø 800 mm Weight : 112 kg The capping melting tank saves time, especially when using a Spinomel centrifuge: two sets of baskets are Height : 970 mm used, allowing a reduction in waiting time.
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide OPERATIONG PRINCIPLE Thanks to its oil-bath heating, the tank melts and purifies the cappings in order to offer a clean and clear wax at the end of the process. The unit is equipped with an electronic temperature controller with digital display (1) to precisely regulate the heating temperature.
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide USAGE GUIDE • Oil bath filling Unscrew the vent plug (2). Pour 120 litres of oil into the filler (3) after unscrewing the perforated plastic plug (4). • Oil-bath emptying Unscrew the vent plug, turn the outlet valve (5) and allow the oil to drain into a container.
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide • Tank filling (for 2 capping barrels or 16 Spinomel baskets) Connect the unit to the power supply. Set the POWER button (6) to "ON". Set the ON/OFF button (7) to "ON", the indicator light will come on to indicate when the unit is heating up.
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide Electronic temperature regulator ON / OFF Switch + light POWER switch MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Disconnect the machine from the power supply before servicing. Protect electrical appliances when cleaning. Clean with hot water. The capping melting and cleaning tank is a seasonal equipment but must run regularly throughout the year (at least a few seconds per month when empty, but never without oil).
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Capping melting and purification tank : User’s Guide Frequent questions CAUTION : Unplmug the machine before any operation. Problem Possible Solution - Check that the machine is correctly plugged to the power supply. - Check the state of the power suplly (power failure) The machine does not start - Turn the raise the temperature and check that the heating light turns on.
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(Monday - Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm) Off season 8H/24 et 5 days /7 (Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 And from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm) assistance-technique@thomas-apiculture.com Customer Service : 02 38 46 88 00 From 8:00 am to 12:00 am...
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