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Vortex M6 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Instrument Version 2.0 Manual Version 1.0 SDL Atlas USA SDL Atlas Hong Kong SDL Atlas China 3934 Airway Drive, 3J,Garment Centre, 576 1B, Building B, Junxiang Da Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA Castle Peak Road, Kowloon,...
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Vortex M6 MANUAL SYMBOLS WARNING TO USER, MANTAINENCE OR INSTALLER WARNING FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND/OR OPERATE THIS MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.
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___________________ Vortex M6 GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS This page is a record of the equipment specifications. This information may be found on the nameplate of the instrument. Please fill in the blanks below once the SDL Atlas instrument has been received. When contacting the sales or service department to order parts or obtain information, refer to this page. This will allow SDL Atlas to respond quickly and accurately to the request. MODEL NO. ___________________________________________________________________ SERIAL NO. ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ VOLTS CYCLES PHASE ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ NUMBER REV. NO. DATE MAIN FUSE____________________________________________________________________ SINGLE PHASE ________________ AMPERES MODEL: TYPE: Vortex M6 把 MAIN FUSE. ...
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___________________ Vortex M6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Due to potential hazards associated with any electrical equipment, it is important that the user is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities and the operation of this instrument. The user should ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are followed and if any doubt exists, seek professional advice before proceeding. The instrument is designed for use by suitably trained, competent personnel in a controlled working environment and is intended for use as a wash testing instrument only. This instrument has moving parts and while all reasonable steps have been taken to protect personnel associated with these moving parts, incorrect or improper use of the equipment could result in injury. Consideration should be given to the nature of these moving parts ...
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___________________ Vortex M6 PROVISION FOR LIFTING AND CARRYING When unpacking or moving this instrument, extreme care is required owing to its physical construction and weight. It is recommended that accepted lifting and carrying procedures are employed and that personnel wear the appropriate protective equipment e.g. safety shoes. If the instrument is to be moved an appreciable distance/height, it is recommended that it is moved via a suitable vehicle e.g. a fork lift truck. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY SDL Atlas warrants for twelve (12) months from first use or fifteen (15) months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first, that this SDL Atlas instrument has passed our inspection ...
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___________________ Vortex M6 PARTS WARRANTY Parts and material supplied by SDL Atlas are inspected and tested to ensure that they are free from defects and will operate properly when correctly installed and operated in equipment produced by SDL Atlas. Parts (excluding consumable components such as light sources, optical components, crock cloth, etc.) are under warranty for a period of six (6) ...
__________________ Vortex M6 1.0 Introduction For decades, AATCC standards for wash shrinkage testing and other sample preparation procedures have called for the use of domestic washing machines. During this time, there have been many changes to the accepted operating parameters of a top loading washing machine. Temperature settings, agitation speed and style, spin speed, and wash and spin ...
__________________ Vortex M6 2.0 Specifications VORTEX M6 AATCC Monograph Instrument Load Type Top Non Locking Agitator Plastic Flex Vane Post Frame Material Galvanized Steel Wash Tub Stainless Steel Outer Tub Porcelain coated Stainless Steel External Dimensions 25.625 " Wide 65.09 cm Wide 28 " Deep 71.12 cm Deep ...
__________________ Vortex M6 3.0 Installation 3.1 Uncrating the Instrument When you receive your Vortex M6, inspect the crate for damage that may have occurred during shipping. Carefully unpack the instrument and thoroughly inspect the instrument components for any damage or shortages. Report any instrument damage to the carrier ...
__________________ Vortex M6 3.4 Setup Equipment Required for Installation NOTE: If the Vortex M6 is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 NOTE: The shipping brace and plug should be saved and must be reinstalled whenever the Vortex M6 is moved or transported to a new location. This will prevent damage to the Vortex M6 components. Do not tilt the instrument to front or sides when moving. Refer to the User's Guide for ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 NOTE: Water supply faucets must fit standard 3/4 inch [19 mm] female garden hose couplings. DO NOT USE SLIP‐ON OR CLAMP‐ON CONNECTIONS. NOTE: Water supply faucets should be readily accessible to permit turning them off when the Vortex M6 is not being used. NOTE: Water pressure must be a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 120 pounds per square inch [minimum of 138 to a maximum of 827 kPa] static pressure measured at the faucet. NOTE: Water pressure under 20 pounds per square inch [138 kPa] will cause an extended fill time in the Vortex M6 3.4.3.1 Turn on the water supply faucets and flush the lines for ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 IMPORTANT: DO NOT cross thread or overtighten couplings. This will cause them to leak. 3.4.3.8 Turn water on and check for leaks. 3.4.3.9 If leaks are found, turn off the water, unscrew hoses and reinstall them until there are no leaks. IMPORTANT: Turn off water supply whenever there will be an extended period of non‐use ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 IMPORTANT: Hoses and other natural rubber parts deteriorate after extended use. Hoses may develop cracks, blisters or material wear from the temperature and constant high pressure they are subjected to. All hoses should be checked on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration. Any hose showing the signs of deterioration listed above should be replaced immediately. All hoses should be replaced every five years. 3.4.4 Connect the drain hose to the drain receptacle. 3.4.4.1 Remove the drain hose from its shipping position on the rear of the instrument by unhooking the hose from the retainer ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 Wall Installation For installations of this type, the drain hose MUST be secured to one of the fill hoses using the beaded strap from accessories bag. NOTE: End of drain hose must not be below height of cabinet top Laundry Tub Installation For this type of installation, the drain hose MUST be secured to the stationary tub to prevent hose from dislodging during use. Use the beaded strap (supplied in accessories bag) to secure hose. We recommend leaving the standpipe adapter on the drain hose for this type of installation ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 3.4.5 Position and level the Vortex M6. 3.4.5.1 Position the instrument so it has sufficient clearance for installation and servicing. 3.4.5.2 Place the instrument in position on a clean, dry, and reasonably firm floor. Installing the Vortex M6 on any type of carpeting is not recommended. 3.4.5.3 For easier access to leveling legs, prop up the instrument with a wooden block ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 NOTE: Improper installation or flexing of weak floor will cause excessive vibration. Do not slide the Vortex M6 across floor once the leveling legs have been extended, as legs and base could become damaged. 3.4.5.9 Verify that the instrument does not rock. 3.4.6 Plug in the Instrument Electrical Requirements 220 Volt ±10%, 50/60 Hertz with Earth/Ground Plug When plugging in the Vortex M6: • DO NOT overload circuits. • DO NOT use an extension cord. • DO NOT use an adapter. • DO NOT operate other appliances on the same circuit. Use separately fused 15 Amp ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 Earth/Ground Instructions This instrument must be properly connected to protective earth/ground. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, the earth/ground will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The Vortex M6 must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and connected to a protective earth/ground in accordance with all local codes and ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 3.4.7 Add water to the Vortex M6. To prevent damage to pump, do not run the Vortex M6 before adding at least one quart [0.95 liter] water to the tub. If the instrument is run before any water is added, the pump seal may overheat, causing the pump to leak. Once installed, the water retained in the drain system from the previous cycle will provide sufficient cooling to prevent pump seal damage. NOTE: The agitator should not be removed except for service. The washtub is designed to be self‐cleaning. 3.4.8 Check installation. Run the Vortex M6 through one complete cycle to make sure it is operating properly. ...
__________________ Vortex M6 Operation Running a Pre‐Programmed Cycle 4.1.1 Verify the instrument is plugged in to a proper power source 4.1.2 Press and release the “Power” button located on the upper right corner of the faceplate. The screen will light up and display the following and then display the main control screen. ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.1.3 Press to choose a Standard Wash. The screen will change to: 4.1.4 Choose the desired Cycle by pressing “M6”, “LP1”, “Custom A” or “Custom B” as well as the associated Cycle and Temperature on the keypad. The machine settings of the program will post in the right hand column of the page. The will highlight. Press it and the Cycle will load to the main screen ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.1.5 From the main screen, press “ ”. The screen will change to the operations screen and detail the process of the cycle 4.1.6 As the instrument fills, it will monitor the temp and amount of water present ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.1.7 When the instrument measures 3 gallons it will stop, agitate, and measure the water temperature. If the temperature is outside of the specified range, it will present the user with an Error code that can be bypassed. If the User clicks the , the program will continue. If the user clicks the , the cycle will stop and the machine will drain. 4.1.8 The Vortex M6 will continue to fill until it reaches the programmed value and will ask the operator to Add Detergent. After adding Detergent, press the and the instrument will agitate for a few seconds to mix it. Note: if the operator needs to record the bath temperature, this is the last ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.1.9 After Agitating for a few seconds, the instrument will prompt the operator to add Samples. Load the samples, Press the the cycle will begin 4.1.10 The Vortex M6 will now perform the wash cycle and display the cycle countdown time for each process and total time on the screen. Lid must be closed for remainder of test or the cycle will pause. 4.1.11 When the instrument has completed the entire cycle it will display the ...
__________________ Vortex M6 4.1.12 Pressing “ ” will return to the main program screen once completed. 4.2 Programming a Cycle 4.2.1 From the main screen, press “ ”. The screen will change to the operations screen and detail the process of the cycle. Choose “Custom A” or “Custom B” and the associated program (ie P1, P2, etc) and press ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.2.2 The cycle programming screen will appear and the “Program Name (ex P1)”, “Wash Water Level”, “Wash Time”, “Wash Temp”, “Soak Time”, “Agitate Speed”, “Rinse Water Level”, “Rinse Time”. “Rinse Temp”, “Number of Rinses”, “Spin Speed”, and “Spin Time” can be programmed by the operator. Click the respective box for the setting, input the value, and press the enter button (see below for example on “Water Level”). Note: Pressing the empty button just to the right of “Customize” will allow ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 4.2.3 Follow the steps in 4.14 for running a cycle. ...
__________________ Vortex M6 4.3 Manual Mode 4.3.1 From the main screen, Press . This will take the user to the manual operations screen. Pressing any of the buttons “Fill”, “Drain”, “Agitate”, or “Spin” will cause the instrument to perform that function until stopped. It ...
__________________ Vortex M6 5.0 Settings 5.1 Pressing the button on the main screen will take you to the “Settings” page 5.2 From this page, the Operator can choose a number of options 5.2.1 Function Setting. Within the Function settings, the operator has the ability to set Max Drain times as well as toggle various alarms on and off Max Drain Time: Length in seconds for a maximum drain Door Switch Bypass: Toggling to “Y” will allow the operator to open the door while the instrument is in operation without stopping ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 the cycle. This will default to “N” after one full run of the instrument Power Resume: This will allow the user to determine if they want the instrument to automatically restart or drain for a new cycle should it lose power Test Without Alarms: There are a number of alarms in the Vortex operation based on recommendations within the AATCC Test ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 5.2.2.1 Light Settings. Pressing Light Settings will take the user to the following screen. Here the user can determine which settings they want for the operation light 5.2.2.2 Date & Time. Pressing Date & Time will allow the user to set the Date and Time on their unit ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 5.2.2.3 Smart Link and Wifi Settings. These buttons allow the user to set up connection to a “Smart Phone” for off site monitoring. Follow the steps laid out in the RemoteAccess Manual. ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 5.3.1 Language. Pressing the Language button in “Settings” will allow the 1 user to toggle between the listed languages 5.4.1 Consumables. Pressing the “Consumables” button will take the user to a page of normal testing consumables, such as detergent or ballast. These items can be purchased directly from SDL Atlas. ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 5.5.1 HELP. Pressing the Help button will take a user to a page for SDL Atlas contacts. Also on this page you can see the version of the firmware and the number of hours run ...
__________________ Vortex M6 6.0 Maintenance / Calibration 6.1 Calibration. On the main screen, there is a button in the upper right hand corner labeled Calibration. Official Calibration can only be performed by an authorized SDL Atlas technician and the area is password protected. Please contact your local agent to arrange calibrations. 6.2 Care of Your Vortex M6 Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. Some cleaning ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 6.4 Filter Screens Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage every 6 months. Clean or replace them if necessary. If the Vortex M6 is filling with water slower than normal, check the filter screens. Clean or replace them if necessary. 6.5 Preventative Maintenance Follow these guidelines to ensure the Vortex M6 operates properly. Call for service if you observe any of the following: water of any amount on the floor, an increase in operating noise or water remaining in the wash basket after a cycle. Frequency Maintenance Procedure Monthly 1. Check all hoses and the drain for leaks. ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 Reinstallation of Shipping Materials You must install the shipping brace and shipping plug any time the Vortex M6 is moved. Shipping Brace The shipping brace in the lid opening should be saved and reinstalled whenever the Vortex M6 is moved. To reinstall the brace, open the lid and place the brace over the instrument agitator, placing the back of the brace into the lid opening first. Shipping Plug The plastic shipping plug should be saved and reinstalled any time the Vortex M6 is moved. The plug fits into two openings: The base opening and the shipping plug opening on the ...
__________________ Vortex M6 7.0 Errors and Faults 7.1 Open Lid: If the instrument is not running, first check the lid to ensure that it is properly closed. An error will be listed on the control screen 7.2 Water Temp Error. This will appear if the actual water temperature in the washer is outside of the specifications in the AATCC Monograph and if the ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 7.3 Flow Meter Fault: If there is a problem with the flow of the water, the instrument will provide a Flowmeter Fault. The user will need to verify the water supply and clear the fault before proceeding. ...
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__________________ Vortex M6 7.4 Water Overflow Fault: The Vortex M6 is set up with a water overflow sensor to eliminate potential flooding of washrooms. A water overflow fault may occur if there was excess water in the instrument prior to initial filling as well as if the user places an oversized load into the basket. Pressing the “Clear” key will end the program and drain the washer. ...
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