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USER MANUAL
Clinox
ECO
MANUALE0020.EN
Rel. 1.13 • 01/03/2023

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  • Page 1 line USER MANUAL Clinox MANUALE0020.EN Rel. 1.13 • 01/03/2023...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    line TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety ................................7 1.1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) .....................8 1.2. Protection systems built into the device ....................10 1.3. Residual risks............................10 1.4. First aid measures ..........................10 2. Device characteristics ..........................11 2.1. Fields of application ..........................11 2.2.
  • Page 4 NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 9. Maintenance ..............................42 9.1. Routine maintenance ..........................42 9.2. Extraordinary maintenance ........................42 10. Disposal and scrapping ..........................43 10.1. Packaging .............................43 10.2. Used felts ..............................43 10.3. Waste liquids ............................43 10.4. Obsolete devices and equipment......................43 11. Declaration of Conformity ..........................44 12.
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  • Page 6 NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine...

  • Page 7: Safety

    This manual reflects the state of the appliance at the time of delivery and cannot be regarded as inappropriate simply because of later updates based on additional experience. Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it) is at your disposal to answer questions relating to the ITTY RITTY purchase, use and adjustments of the device and its accessories.

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    See also chapter 1.4, where some first aid measures are • FFP2 (TIG, STANDARD and BRILL BOMAR) illustrated. • FFP1 (NEUTRAL BOMAR) You can request a copy of the safety data sheets for electrolytic solutions at: ITTY RITTY tel: +39 059 785210 e-mail: info@nitty-gritty.it...
  • Page 9 line URN PREVENTION All users of the appliance must wear suitable protective During the operation of the device, the workpieces and gloves in order to safely handle the torch and the parts to some of the torch components can reach high temperatures. be treated.

  • Page 10: Protection Systems Built Into The Device

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 1.2. Protection systems built into the device HERMAL PROTECTION ROTECTION AGAINST SHORT CIRCUITS All x2 line units are protected by a suitably positioned safety All x2 line units are equipped with a device protecting device, which comes into action in the event of excessive against short circuits that can occur between the insert overheating of the inverter.

  • Page 11: Device Characteristics

    If in doubt, it is good practice to first perform a test on a sample of the same type of steel or contact N ITTY Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it) for further information. RITTY is not liable for loss or damage caused by the device if used outside the fields of application...

  • Page 12: Device Components

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 2.3. Device components 1 Display 8 Black socket for D&W torch 2 Voltage decrease button 9 Black socket for manual torch or marking torch 3 MODE button 10 Red socket for earth cable 4 Voltage increase button 11 Earth cable 5 Power button 6 Power LED (green)
  • Page 13 line 12 Manual torch 19 Brush 13 Liquid delivery button 20 Handle 14 Electrolyte solution tube 21 Main switch 15 Torch power cable 22 Power cable 16 Torch support 17 Felt insertion tool 18 Tray...
  • Page 14 NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine...

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    line 3. CONTROL PANEL 3.1. General description screen during processing PICKLING PICKLING 1 Display 7 Power button 2 Operating mode indicator 8 Power LED (green) 3 Set voltage (V) 9 Alarm LED (red) 4 Voltage decrease button 10 Set voltage (V) 5 MODE button 11 Output voltage indicator 6 Voltage increase button...

  • Page 16: Menu Structure

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 3.3. Menu structure The display lights up when the main switch of the device is brought to position "I"; this switch, coloured green, is located in the rear of the device (see chapter 2.3). During startup, the N logo and a screen with the ITTY RITTY...

  • Page 17: Alarm Messages

    To help the user identify the source of the problem more easily, the appliance displays a text message indicating the probable cause of the malfunction. After solving the problem, press the MODE button to reset the device and resume work. For further assistance, contact N Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it). ITTY RITTY OVER HEATING The thermal protection system has been activated (see chapter 1.2).

  • Page 18: Mounting Accessories On The Manual Torch

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 4. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ON THE MANUAL TORCH During the installation of inserts, felts and brushes, the device must be switched off: • Turn the main switch to position "O". • Disconnect the device from the mains. For its normal operation, the appliance requires the use of particular acid solutions that can be dangerous (read chapter 1 carefully).

  • Page 19: Overview Of Manual Torch Accessories

    line 4.1. Overview of manual torch accessories NSERTS RUSHES Graphite insert | 35 mm optional p. 21 Graphite insert | 22 mm p. 22 included Graphite insert | 22 mm | 70° p. 21 optional Graphite insert | 10 mm p.

  • Page 20: Installation Of Inserts / Brush Adapter

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 4.2. Installation of inserts / brush adapter When installing the inserts and adapter, the manual torch should not be connected to the device. • Take the desired insert (A) or brush adapter (B). • The tube on the insert must be carefully aligned and inserted into the appropriate hole on the manual torch coupling.

  • Page 21: Mounting Felt On Graphite Insert 35 Mm

    line 4.3. Mounting felt on graphite insert 35 mm When installing the felts, the manual torch should not be connected to the device. • Install the insert on the manual torch (see chapter 4.2). • Fold the felt into a "U" shape and stick it on to the electrode. •...

  • Page 22: Mounting "Fast Bond" Felt With Ptfe Ring

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 4.5. Mounting "Fast Bond" felt with PTFE ring When installing the felts, the manual torch should not be connected to the device. For some types of inserts, the felt is fixed using a PTFE ring. In these cases, the felt insertion tool built into the manual torch support base is used for installation.

  • Page 23: Mounting Clinox Brushes S And M

    line 4.6. Mounting Clinox Brushes S and M When installing the brushes, the manual torch must not be connected to the device. 15 mm • Install the brush adapter (A) on the manual torch (see chapter 4.2). • The adapter is equipped with a threaded coupling (B) on which to screw the brush. Be careful when threading the end of the brush tube (C).

  • Page 24: Electrolyte Tube Installation

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 4.7. Electrolyte tube installation For its normal operation, the appliance requires the use of particular acid solutions that can be dangerous (read chapter 1 carefully). When replacing an accessory on the torch, be very careful of any residues of electrolyte remaining on the felt or brush.

  • Page 25: Before Device Startup

    line 5. BEFORE DEVICE STARTUP 5.1. Precautions for the use of the device To avoid damage to the device, check that: • The mains voltage corresponds to that supported by the device; this figure is reported in the technical data. •...

  • Page 26: Electrical Installation

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 5.2. Electrical installation Make sure you have read and checked all the precautionary notes in chapter 5.1. • Prepare the manual torch by installing the most suitable accessory for the type of work to be carried out (see chapter 4). •...

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Polishing Of Welds

    • TIG BOMAR, suitable only for pickling. • NEUTRAL BOMAR, suitable only for pickling. Always refer to the product data sheet for detailed indications regarding its field of use. Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it) is available for any additional information. ITTY RITTY...
  • Page 28 NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine • Start cleaning/polishing by positioning the felt/brush on the stainless steel workpiece. • Pass the felt/brush over the weld by applying light pressure and continue the process until each sign of oxidation is completely removed. Sparks and foam may form at the contact point between the felt/brush and the weld during processing. This is perfectly normal.

  • Page 29: After Processing

    line 6.2. After processing • Press the button on the control panel to stop the current supply to the torch. • Put the manual torch back in its support (A). The bracket is designed to support the manual torch with an installed insert. If there is a brush on the torch, the support must be adapted with a special extension piece (B).

  • Page 30: Shutdown

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine • Disconnect the earth cable crocodile clip from the machined part. • Use the INOX FIT solution on the treated piece. It is very important to spray the INOX FIT solution on the workpiece; this product neutralises any BOMAR residue, thus avoiding the formation of halos and white spots (which can only be eliminated by repeating the entire...

  • Page 31: D&W Torch (Optional)

    Overview of D&W torch accessories The D&W torch can be purchased separately. Graphite insert | 45 mm p. 32 Different accessories are available according to the customer's needs. Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it) ITTY RITTY Clinox Brush DW p. 33 is available for any additional information.

  • Page 32: Installation Of Inserts / Brush Adapter

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 7.2. Installation of inserts / brush adapter When installing the inserts and adapter, the D&W torch must not be connected to the device. • Take the desired insert or brush adapter. • At the rear of the insert (or adapter) are the two countersinks (A) where the grub screws of the D&W torch coupling will be tightened.

  • Page 33: Mounting Clinox Brush Dw

    line 7.4. Mounting Clinox Brush DW When installing the brushes, the D&W torch must not be connected to the device. 15 mm • Install the brush adapter (A) on the D&W torch (see chapter 7.2). • The adapter has a threaded coupling (B). •...

  • Page 34: Start Of Processing

    ◊ TIG BOMAR, suitable only for pickling. ◊ NEUTRAL BOMAR, suitable only for pickling. Always refer to the product data sheet for detailed indications regarding its field of use. Customer Service (info@nitty-gritty.it) is available for any additional information. ITTY RITTY...
  • Page 35 line • Start cleaning/polishing by positioning the felt/brush on the stainless steel workpiece. • Pass the felt/brush over the weld by applying light pressure and continue the process until each sign of oxidation is completely removed. Sparks and foam may form at the contact point between the felt/brush and the weld during processing. This is perfectly normal.

  • Page 36: After Processing

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 7.7. After processing • Press the button on the control panel to stop the current supply to the torch. • Put the torch back in its support (A). At the end of processing, always store the torch and other accessories appropriately.

  • Page 37: Marking (Optional)

    To purchase the marking kits, custom screen-printing screens or printer, please contact the N ITTY Graphics Division (grafica@nitty-gritty.it). RITTY 8.1.

  • Page 38: Marking Insert Installation

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 8.2. Marking insert installation When installing the inserts and adapter, the marking torch should not be connected to the device. • Take the marking insert. • Insert the coupling tab (A) into the appropriate slot in the marking torch.

  • Page 39: Electrical Installation

    line 8.4. Electrical installation • Use the supplied cable (A) to carry out the electrical installation of the marking torch; connect one end to the appropriate coupling on the marking torch (B) and the other to the dedicated bushing on the front panel of the device (C). •...

  • Page 40: Start Of Processing

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 8.5. Start of processing • Choose the most appropriate liquid according for the type of marking to be carried out: ◊ INOX M, suitable for making darker, more evident markings . ◊ INOX E, for making a clear, light marking using the spark erosion principle.

  • Page 41: After Processing

    line 8.6. After processing • Press the button on the control panel to stop the current supply to the marking torch. • Put the torch back in its support (A). At the end of processing, always store the torch and other accessories appropriately. If the torch should remain accidentally powered while resting on the treated piece, the electrochemical marking process would...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 9. MAINTENANCE Maintenance must be performed on the device only by qualified technicians authorised by the manufacturer. is not liable for loss or damage caused to the appliance during repair operations carried out by personnel ITTY RITTY not specifically trained for this task.

  • Page 43: Disposal And Scrapping

    line 10. DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING Act to ensure maximum environmental protection. Failure to collect electrolyte solutions, as well as their accidental leakage from the appliance, can lead to potential negative environmental and health impacts. • The workstation must always be equipped with a system for collecting acid solutions. •...

  • Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity

    E-MAIL ADDRESS TELEPHONE +39 059 785210 Via dei Marmorari, 36 – 41057 Spilamberto (Modena) – ITALY ADDRESS DECLARES THAT THE DEVICE: CLINOX ECO x2 MODEL DESCRIPTION Electrochemical system for stainless steel weld-cleaning and marking CONFORMS THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES: • EMC 2014/30/EU Directive on the electromagnetic compatibility •...

  • Page 45: General Warranty Conditions

    line 12. GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS ENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS • Devices built by N are guaranteed against defects in material and construction for a period of 12 months after ITTY RITTY S.r.l. the date of purchase. • The inverter board is guaranteed for a period of 24 months after the date of the purchase of the device. •...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine 13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Clinox Mains voltage 230 V - 50/60 Hz Apparent power 1200 VA (max) Output current 0÷30 A Output power 900 W Voltage adjustments 3÷30 V (step 1 V) Current adjustments only 30 A Tank capacity Dispensing speed Pump adjustments...
  • Page 48 NITTY GRITTY.IT make it shine Nitty-Gritty Srl Via dei Marmorari, 36 - 41057 Spilamberto (MO) - ITALY Tel. +39 059 785210 - Fax +39 059 7861612 www.nitty-gritty.it - info@nitty-gritty.it...

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