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Lavamin
Manual No.: 16237001
Date of Release 2016.10.17
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Lavamin Manual No.: 16237001 Date of Release 2016.10.17 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Service Manuals: Struers Service Manual may only be used by a trained technician authorised by Struers. The Service Manual may only be used in connection with Struers equipment covered by the Service Manual. Struers assumes no responsibility for errors in the manual text/illustrations. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
  • Page 4 Lavamin Instruction Manual Disposal Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contain electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of as general waste. Please contact your local authorities for information on the correct method of disposal in accordance with national legislation.
  • Page 5 Connection to Water Outlet ............7 Inserting the Grate Plate ..............8 Compressed Air Connections ............8 2. Basic Operations Front Panel Controls of Lavamin ............9 Cleaning Programs ................9 Clamping and Levelling Specimens ..........10 In a Specimen Holder ..............10 Individual specimens ...............
  • Page 6 In the packing box you should find the following parts: Lavamin (Ultrasonic cleaning unit ) Connection piece (p6 to 1/8") (to connect Lavamin to standard 1/8" compressed air supply) Connection piece (to connect Lavamin to a Tegramin air outlet) Water inlet hose 19mm/ ¾" (2.5 m)
  • Page 7 Lavamin Instruction Manual Placing Lavamin Lavamin should be placed on a safe and stable support table with an adequate working height. The table must be able to carry at least 20 kg / 45 lbs. Getting Acquainted Lavamin is designed for specimen holders up to 160 mm dia. with a with Lavamin max.
  • Page 8 Lavamin Instruction Manual Rear View         Fuse  Main switch  Mains connection  Type Plate  Compressed air inlet  Water inlet  Water outlet...
  • Page 9 Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the type plate on the back of the machine. Lavamin is shipped with 2 types of Mains cables: Connection to the Machine All cables are equipped with an IEC 320 cable connector that has to be connected to the Lavamin.
  • Page 10 Lavamin Instruction Manual Changing the Voltage Setting The factory setting for Lavamin is 200-220 or 220-240V. If the factory setting is not the correct setting for your mains supply the setting can be changed to 100-110 or 110-120V:  Pull out the fuse holder at the back of the machine.
  • Page 11 With new water pipe installations, leave the water to run for a few minutes to flush any debris from the pipe, before connecting to Lavamin. Lavamin can be connected to the same water supply as e.g. Tegramin by using the Y-connector supplied.
  • Page 12 Class-3, as specified in ISO 8573-1. Cleaning program 3 requires an air flow of 200 l/min. If only one compressed air outlet is available, Lavamin can be connected to the same outlet as Tegramin by using the T-connection piece supplied.
  • Page 13 Cleaning Program 1 Cleaning Program 2 Cleaning Program 3 STOP Cleaning Programs Lavamin has three cleaning programs: Cleaning Program 1 For cleaning and drying in-between preparation steps. (Approx. 1 min) No air flushing, residual humidity can occur. Cleaning Program 2 For cleaning and drying of dirty specimens.
  • Page 14 Lavamin Instruction Manual The specimens must be evenly distributed in the specimen holder/ Clamping and Levelling Specimens specimen mover plate. They should have approximately the same size and weight. Important: If the specimen holder/ specimen mover plate is not balanced, this will result in excess vibration during cleaning.
  • Page 15 Lavamin Instruction Manual Individual specimens Individual specimens must be fitted with a retention ring and suspended from the specimen mover plate. Important! Specimen mover plates of 4 mm thickness should be used. If specimen mover plates of 2 mm are used, the holes should fit the diameter of the specimens, otherwise the specimens may be flung out of the mover plate during spinning.
  • Page 16 Lavamin Instruction Manual Fitting a Retention Ring Important! The retention rings must fit tightly around the diameter of the specimen. Retention rings can be fitted using the levelling tool supplied or an Applicator (optional accessory).  Place the specimen in the levelling tool - with the face to be Levelling tool prepared downwards.
  • Page 17 Cleaning Specimens holder / specimen mover plate from the specimen mover head.  On Lavamin, press the coupling flange downwards and insert the specimen holder / specimen mover plate.  Rotate the specimen holder / specimen mover plate until the three pins from the coupling engage in the corresponding holes of the specimen holder / specimen mover plate.
  • Page 18 The rings will not affect the functioning of the machine; regular cleaning will reduce, but not totally remove the marks left by the particles.  Wipe the surface of Lavamin with a damp cloth and water with a Weekly Maintenance dash of ordinary washing-up liquid.
  • Page 19 Lid not down after Check for obstructions.  process start  (15 sec. timeout)  System error. Press a cleaning program key to  show the system error number*.  Contact a Struers Service Technician.   Press STOP to clear the signal.
  • Page 20 Lavamin Instruction Manual System Error Number* The system error number will help the Struers Service Technician identify the error. To show the system error number:  Press a cleaning program key. The three LEDs will start blinking. LED 1 shows the first digit...
  • Page 21 Lavamin Instruction Manual Reference Guide Table of Contents Page 1. Accessories and Consumables ......... 18 2. Technical Data ..............19...
  • Page 22 Lavamin Instruction Manual 1. Accessories and Consumables Please refer to the Lavamin brochure for details of the range available.
  • Page 23 Lavamin Instruction Manual 2. Technical Data Specifications Subject Metric/International Physical Specifications Water Supply Tap Water Pressure for tap water 1 - 10 bar 14.5 - 145 psi Inlet ¾" ¾" Compressed Air Pressure min. 5 min. 72 psi max. 10 bar max.
  • Page 25 Director of Business Development Struers ApS Pederstrupvej 84 Date of Issue: 2017.10.05 DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark For other language versions, please visit Struers.com. Doc. No.: 16237901 For machines produced before the Date of Issue, please contact your Struers supplier. Rev.: A...
  • Page 26  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...
  • Page 27 Lavamin Manual No.: Spare Parts and Diagrams Date of Release...
  • Page 28 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. The contents of this manual are the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
  • Page 29 Coupling, assembled ............16230060F Pneumatic system, assembled........16230065D Hood top, painted ............16239300D Diagrams Air diagram for Lavamin ..........16231000C Water diagram for Lavamin ..........16231001A Block diagram ..............16233050C Some of the drawings may contain position numbers not used in connection with this manual.
  • Page 30 To check the availability of other replacement parts, please contact your local Struers Service Technician. It may help identify the part by referral to its position number on the assembly drawings included in this manual.
  • Page 31 Worm hose clamp 25-40/9.0-C7W2, 2 pcs. 2NS22540 Elbow 87° with plug ø32 PP, 2 pcs. 2NG20432 16230030 Bowl. assembly O-ring 30-4 NBR70 2IO04034 16230040 Cabinet, assembled Front foil, Lavamin 16230600 Hood, assembled 16230050 Coupling, assembled 16230060 BallBear.6003-2RS1 17x35 (HQB) 2BK00040 Ball bearing 6002-2RS1 (2RSR) 2BK00035 Tooth.
  • Page 32 Lavamin Spare Parts and Diagrams Loose parts Lavamin Connection piece ø6 to 1_8 in 16230057 Washing machine hose 3/4 conn. 2NU93030 Trans.piece ½in int. ¾in ext. 2NG30013 Filter gasket ¾in 2IX20410 Mains cable. 0.75mm². Schuko 2WC04668 Mains cable. AWG16. Nema 5-15P 2WC02520 Hose Danflex K-126 ø32, 1.5m...
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  • Page 43 - no lublicant 2014-03-21 2014-03-06 Revision Appr. date Appr. Init Crea. date Revision description Draw. Init yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd Material: Scale: Format: Description: Rev: Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup/Copenhagen 16231000 Air diagram for Lavamin Denmark Phone:+45 44 600 800 Fax: +45 44 600 804...
  • Page 44 Denmark Denmark Denmark Rev.C 15-02-18 AKR. Y3 added. telephone: +45 44 600 800 telephone: +45 44 600 800 telephone: +45 44 600 800 Lavamin, Block Diagram Lavamin, Block Diagram Lavamin, Block Diagram - Total Overview Size Size Size CAGE Code...
  • Page 46  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...