BLENDORAMA III Table of Contents About this manual......................5 How to work with the manual....................5 Record of changes......................5 Safety ..........................6 Intended use........................6 Liability..........................6 2.2.1 General liability.....................6 2.2.2 Machine-specific liability..................6 User qualification for installation..................7 Certifications........................7 Safety symbols on the machine..................8 Safety symbols in the manual...................8 Disposal of the machine ....................8 Operator manual ......................9 Description........................9...
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BLENDORAMA III 5 Troubleshooting ......................21 5.1 General troubleshooting procedure ..................21 5.2 Contact service ........................21 5.3 Troubleshooting guide ......................21 6 Technical data ........................22 6.1 General specifications ......................22 6.2 Dimensions and mass ......................22 6.3 Ambient conditions ......................23 6.4 Noise level .........................
BLENDORAMA III About this manual The manual shows the information necessary to: install the machine operate the machine - perform basic maintenance - correct small problems. The Blendorama and all its versions are referred to in the manual as the ’machine’. This manual contains the original instructions.
BLENDORAMA III Safety WARNING Read the manual before you install or use the machine. Failure to do so can result in personal injury, death or property damage. Intended use The machine is designed to dispense colorants into a can. Any other use of the machine is strictly forbidden. Liability 2.2.1 General liability...
BLENDORAMA III Personal harm should be avoided by strictly following the materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for colorants, (base) paint and brush liquid. Do not use flammable liquids in the brush container. The use of flammable colorants or colorants that diffuse potential explosive vapors may present fire and explosion risks.
BLENDORAMA III Safety symbols on the machine Moving parts hazard Pinch hazard Read the manual Warning Safety instructions Safety symbols in the manual WARNING Note Can cause personal injury. Shows further information. CAUTION Can cause damage to the machine. Disposal of the machine 1.
BLENDORAMA III Operator manual Description 3.1.1 Overview of the machine Top cover Can table Emergency stop switch Canister Turntable Pump Agitator (part of the stirring mechanism) Brush unit Nozzle Can sensor...
BLENDORAMA III 3.1.2 Type plate: serial number www.fast-fluid.com THE TINTING COMPANY www.fluidman.com A Unit of INEX Corporation Model XXXXXX Prod.Week : XX-XXXX Serial No: XXXXXXXXX- XXXXXX INDEX India Pvt.Ltd Survey no:256,GIDC Manjusar,Savli Dist.Vadodara 391 770,INDIA 3.1.3 Type plate: details Operation WARNING Do not place objects on top of the machine.
BLENDORAMA III 3.2.2 Placing a machine & can. 1. Check the height of the can. Note The correct height of the can table depends on the height of the can. 2. Place the can table (A) in the correct slots for the correct height.
BLENDORAMA III Maintenance 3.3.1 Blendorama Maintenance Kit To keep your Blendorama in optimal condition, we highly recommend you to use the Blendorama Maintenance Kit. The Blendorama Maintenance Kit contains everything you need to keep your machine in optimal condition for the period of 1 year. Replacement canister with pump (1x) Blendorama schedule sticker (1x) Replacement brush unit (3x)
BLENDORAMA III 2. When the brush is too dirty and does not clean the nozzle of the canister, rinse and clean the brush. See § 3.3.3. 3. When the nozzles are too dirty, clean the nozzles individually with a damp cloth. See § 3.3.4. 3.3.3 Cleaning the brush unit: daily The brush unit removes the excess colorant from the nozzles.
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BLENDORAMA III 7. Fill the brush container with fluid. This fluid must be a waterbased cleaning agent. WARNING Do not put flammable liquids in the brush container. Note Do not exceed the maximum filling height (F). Liquid in brush container is for cleaning purpose only. Note The optimum fluid level depends on the type of colorant that is used.
BLENDORAMA III 3.3.5 Refilling a canister WARNING Check the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of the colorants for the personal protection measures that are required for handling the colorant. CAUTION Make sure that the colorant level in the canister is correct. If a canister is empty, it can cause an inaccurate dispensing and/or a recipe fault.
BLENDORAMA III Move the machine to final location Warning Mind the minimum requirement of the load capacity of the table. See dimensions & mass on page 21. Note Make sure that the final location is well-lit & well-ventilated. To place in position 1.
BLENDORAMA III 4.2.1 Assembly 1. Place ’’Agitation,plate support’’ on turntable as shown in the figure 2. Place ‘’Agitation plate’’ at the centre in such a way that ‘’Agitation, plate support’s rod comes out of the holes on Agitation plate...
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BLENDORAMA III 3. Fix all 16 canisters on turntable periphery slots till you hear a ‘’click’’ sound. 4. Fix the top plate.
BLENDORAMA III Note For installation table should stable & flat. Turning on the machine 1. Connect the power cable to the wall socket. When the machine is operational, you hear two ’beeps’. 2. Make sure that the emergency stop switch is released. 3.
BLENDORAMA III Troubleshooting Note For all error messages on the computer: see the help topic in the dispense software. General troubleshooting procedure 1. Try to solve the problem with the information in this manual. See § 5.3. 2. If it is not possible to solve the problem with the information in this manual, contact service.
BLENDORAMA III Technical data General specifications Parameter Specification Metric standard Imperial standard Model Blendorama Number of canisters Dispensing Sequential Pump type Piston pump Cleaning system Rotary brush Suitable for Water and universal colorants Canister size [L - USgal] 2.25 0.594 Resolution [mL/step - fl oz/step] ±...
BLENDORAMA Ambient conditions Parameter Specif Specification Metric standard Imperial standard Temperature [°C - °F] +10 to +40 +50 to +104 Altitude above sea level, operational [m - ft] -10 to 2000 -33 to 6562 Altitude above sea level, out of operation [m - ft] -10 to 12000 -33 to 39370 Maximum Relative Humidity, without condensation...
5. Machine may never be shut down, the colorants always need to be stirred. 6. Machine Speed is low therefore a spilled can of colorant can be cleaned directly. Manufactured by: IDEX India Pvt. Ltd., Survey no: 256, GIDC Manjusar, Savli, Dist.: Vadodara 391 770, India...