Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Content Preface ........... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. Validity of these instructions ............... 4 Target group of this manual ................. 4 Intended use ....................4 Observance of the operating instructions ........... 4 EC and VDE directives .................. 5 Accident prevention (UVV) ................
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.3 Groundpliers with cable and plug .............. 25 14.4 Performance Brush XL and Performance Brush AutoFeed XL ....26 14.5 Mounting Carbon Fiber Brush XL / Handle ..........27 14.5.1 Mount Performance Brush to normal Handle ........... 27 14.5.2 Performance Brush Mount AutoFeed XL to the AutoFeed handle ....
We wish you a lot of fun and successful work with our devices. 1.1 Validity of these instructions These instructions refer to the following devices: ➢ Cleanox 5.0 EP-01-015 1.2 Target group of this manual These operating instructions are intended for the operator and the operating personnel of the cleaning device.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 1.5 EC and VDE directives The electrochemical processing equipment complies with the CE certificate of conformity: ➢ 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive ➢ 2014/30/EU EMC Directive ➢ 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive 1.6 Accident prevention (UVV) ⚫ Hazards can occur due to: ➢...
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Hint From 01.05.2014 all UVV regulations and regulations have been renumbered and named. Examples such as: BGV/GUV-V, BGR/GUV-R, BGI/GUV-I/BGG/GUV-G or GUV-SI will no longer exist. The fonts are consistently divided into four categories. ➢ DGUV regulations ➢...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 For your safety Read this instruction manual carefully. The following chapter explains the pictograms used in this manual. Convention 2.1.1 Pictograms The pictograms used in these instructions shall have the following meanings: Warning sign ➢ Information on possible dangers when handling the device and accessories.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 2.1.3 Warning sign Electromagnetic field warning Hot surface warning Warning of explosive substances Warning against harmful substances Warning of dangerous electrical voltage Warning of danger to life and limb "Warning" warning about corrosive chemicals 2.1.4 Prohibition signs Ban on people with pacemakers 2.1.5 Mandatory sign...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Safety measures in the event of a malfunction Turn off the device immediately and unplug it. Secure and mark the device against turning it back on. ➢ Restore the device to full functionality after each repair. ➢...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Possible sources of danger and protective measures 2.3.1 Possible sources of danger Improper handling of the device and its components. ➢ The handle lies on the workpiece or work surface in such a way that the carbon fiber brush comes into contact with the metal surface.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 2.3.2 Protective measures Repairs to electrical parts of the equipment or to power lines may only be carried out by qualified electricians. ➢ Have the device checked immediately by a qualified electrician after a short circuit or malfunction. ➢...
⚫ The connection of foreign components that are not released may ➢ the destruction of the device. ➢ ta danger to persons. ⚫ The use of chemicals that are not approved Reuter GmbH & Co. KG may: ➢ lead to damage to health, ➢ worsen the work result ➢...
Turn the device on and off. ➢ Correction of slight disturbances after instruction. This knowledge is imparted either by this operating manual, Reuter GmbH & Co. KG or other authorized persons or institutions. Operator ⚫ The operator must regularly instruct the personnel in accordance with the legal requirements.
Reuter GmbH & Co. KG. Unless it is clearly proven that the damage was clearly caused by negligent design or production by Reuter GmbH & Co. KG and was foreseeable at the time of construction.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Delivery, internal transport, unpacking The complete device set is delivered in a sturdy Euro plastic box. This box is closed with two plastic cable ties and a metal cable tie before shipment in our factory. The lid can only be opened by destroying and removing the cable ties. Security In principle, all activities required for delivery, transport, unpacking and storage must be carried out with the utmost care and all rules and...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Storage For safe and gentle storage of the "Cleanox" and accessories, observe the following measures: ➢ Leave the device set in the closed transport box. ➢ Protection against moisture and dust. ➢ Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C. ➢...
12.1 Cleanox 5.0 The Cleanox 5.0 is the only electrochemical cleaning and polishing device with integrated, automatic electrolyte supply from Reuter GmbH & Co. KG. This device offers the possibility to clean and polish welds with fully automatic electrolyte supply. In both processes, the passive layer of the stainless steel is rebuilt.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 13.2 High-current sockets The device is equipped with combination Measure sockets for the safe transmission of the cleaning current. ⚫ High-current socket " red" ➢ Always for connecting the high current plug with cable 10mm " red".
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 13.4 Elements on the back Cleanox 5.0 1 mains cable with safety plug 240V/50Hz 2 Red high-current socket for the ground cable 3 warning lamp for electrolyte level 4 Electrolyte supply on/off (switch) 5 Endurance Run Electrolyte Pump (Pushbutton) 6 Electrolyte pump 7 1 l electrolyte bottle holder with integrated level sensor 14 Accessories...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.2 AutoFeed handle for Cleanox 5.0 The AutoFeed Handle can only be used on Connect Cleanox 5.0, unless you are using a Reuter MagicBox. ⚫ AutoFeed Handle (1) ⚫ Cable + Teflon Hose (2) ➢ To work, plug the high-current...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.3 Groundpliers with cable and plug The crowdpliers is always connected to the red high-current socket of the device. With the Cleanox 5.0, the red high-current beech is located on the back above the mains cable. ⚫...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.4 Performance Brush XL and Performance Brush AutoFeed XL Use the included carbon fiber brushes type Performance XL for cleaning Welds. ⚫ 10 mm For manual operation, use the Performance Brush XL ⚫ For automatic operation, use the Performance AutoFeed Brush XL The Performance Brushes consists of the following components:...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.5 Mounting Carbon Fiber Brush XL / Handle Before you start working, you need to mount a brush on your cleaning handle. 14.5.1 Mount Performance Brush to normal Handle To mount a brush correctly on the handle, follow these steps: ⚫...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.5.2 Performance Brush Mount AutoFeed XL to the AutoFeed handle Perform the following steps to mount a AutoFeed Brush correctly on AutoFeed Handle to mount: ⚫ Connect the AutoFeed Adapter to the AutoFeed Handle ➢ Use a spanner SW10 ➢...
Observe all safety data sheets and general safety regulations. If you have any questions about the use of our electrolytes, please contact Reuter GmbH und Co. KG or one of our sales partners directly. We will be happy to advise you.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 14.6.2 Placing the electrolyte bottle for automatic operation If you use the automatic operation of the Cleanox 5.0, you must place the 1 l electrolyte bottle in the permanently installed holder of the Cleanox 5.0. ⚫ Place the bottle in the receptacle ⚫...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 15 Commissioning Security Power switch The Cleanox must be switched off when connecting the cables and changing the handles, brushes, carbon electrodes or felts. ➢ Rotary switch to 0 ➢ Power switch. The Cleanox is equipped for one-phasic connection to 230V/50Hz schuko socket and equipped with a commercially available schuko plug.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 16.4 Connection ground terminal ⚫ The ground terminal (3) provides the electrical contact between the workpiece and the electrochemical cleaning device here. ⚫ Ensure good electrical contact between ground terminal (3) and workpiece. Workpiece ⚫ If necessary, clean the contact point. ⚫...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 16.4.2 Unlocking the high-current plug ⚫ To unlock, lightly push the high-current plug into the High current Socket until you feel resistance (light Click clicking). ➢ The latch is released. ➢ Now unplug the high- current plug from the high-current socket.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 17.2 Carbon Fiber Brush Cleaning Workflow Workflow - Cleaning - Remark ⚫ Turn on the device. ➢ The power button is lit. ➢ The green indicator light only lights up when the selector switch is no longer set to "0". Security ➢...
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 ⚫ Place the brush vertically. ⚫ Now lightly stroke the weld seam with the brush. ➢ Move the carbon fiber brush as you would when painting with a normal brush. ⚫ Never push the carbon fiber brush too hard ➢...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 18 Polishing with carbon fiber brush by hand You can previously clean welds: ⚫ High gloss polishing or adjust the gloss burr to the surrounding surface as desired. ➢ Oxides, silicates, and scaling that could not be completely removed during cleaning can be removed almost completely with polishing.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 ⚫ Set the selector switch to power level "I" ➢ normal polishing ➢ LED lights up ⚫ Use our polisher electrolyte to polish. ⚫ The polishing workflow is the same as the cleaning process Hint If necessary, you can still seal the surface with our Neutralyt (see catalogue).
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 19 Cleaning with the carbon fiber brush in automatic mode 19.1 Preparation ⚫ AutoFeed handle with Performance Brush AutoFeed XL ⚫ Earth terminal ⚫ Cleaning electrolyte ⚫ Protective clothing Security Are all components installed and connected correctly? Do you wear your personal protective equipment? 19.2 Carbon Fiber Brush Cleaning Workflow Workflow - Cleaning -...
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 ⚫ Set the selector switch to level "I" Clean ➢ LED lights up ⚫ Press the button on the back of the Cleanox 5.0 until electrolyte escapes from the brush ➢ Hold the brush over a vessel so that you do not drip electrolyte onto other parts ⚫...
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 ⚫ Spray the surface with plenty of water immediately after cleaning. ➢ Use the supplied spray bottle ➢ Use distilled or demineralized water. ➢ This way you avoid unsightly white limescale edges. ➢ The water hardness must be less than 10° dH . ➢...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 20 Polishing with carbon fiber brush in automatic mode You can previously clean welds: ⚫ High gloss polishing or adjust the gloss burr to the surrounding surface as desired. ➢ Oxides, silicates, and scaling that could not be completely removed during cleaning can be removed almost completely with polishing.
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 ⚫ Set the selector switch to power level "I" ➢ normal polishing ➢ LED lights up ⚫ For polishing, use our Polisher electrolyte. ⚫ The polishing workflow is the same as the cleaning process Hint If necessary, you can still seal the surface with our Neutralyt (see catalogue).
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Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 Tipps to improve the cleaning result ⚫ Long-lasting cleaning without rewetting the carbon fiber brush with electrolyte leads to strong heating of the electrode and the workpiece. ➢ This increases the wear of the carbon fiber brush and reduces the service life and cleaning effect! ➢...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 21 Possible errors and their remedy Fault / error message Possible cause(s) Remedy - Tap clamp not connected No cleaning effects - Workpiece/electrolyte temperature - Turn on your device although the green control LED is too low - Connecting mass pliers - Thread M10 on the cleaning handle - Cleaning with wire brush...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 24 Maintain Hint The following maintenance operations may be carried out by the operator of the equipment himself: ⚫ All cleaning work on the device housing. ⚫ All cleaning work on accessories. ⚫ Replacement of wear parts ➢...
Tip for ordering spare and wear parts Our complete product range including all spare and wear parts can be found in our general catalogue at: http://www.reuter.works You are also welcomed to contact us or one of our sales partners directly. Side...
Operating instructions Cleanox 5.0 26 EC – Declaration of conformity Original declaration of conformity Manufacturer Reuter GmbH & Co. KG Schimmelbuschstrasse 9e D-40699 Erkrath, Germany Germany Plenipotentiary for the compilation Olaf Reuter of the technical documentation The general responsibility for drawing up this declaration of conformity lies with the manufacturer.
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