BÖWE M18 - Operation; First Startup; Preparatory Work; Filling Machine with Solvent

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M12/M15/M18
6. Operation 6.
6.1 First Startup 6.1
The BÖWE Customer Service department is responsible for carrying out the first startup.
Attention:
Before opening the switch panel or removing paneling,
set the main switch to " 0".
6.1.1. Preparatory Work
Set up the supply systems (electrical current, cooling water, compressed air, steam and condensate
line).
6.1.2. Filling Machine With Solvent
You must use solvents that have a flash point that is higher than the temperature stated on the
machine nameplate.
The amount of solvent needed is:
Machine M12 tank I: approx.60 l / 15.8 US gal
Machine M15 tank I: approx.75 l / 19.8 US gal
Machine M18 tank I: approx.90 l / 23.8 US gal
Machine M12 tank III: approx.60 l / 15.8 US gal
Machine M15 tank III: approx.75 l / 19.8 US gal
Machine M18 tank III: approx.90 l / 23.8 US gal
Total filling amount M12: approx. 220 l / 58.1 US gal
Total filling amount M15: approx. 260 l / 68.7 US gal
Total filling amount M18: approx. 300 l / 79.2 US gal
Total filling amount M12 for the 3-tank model: approx. 280 l / 73.9 US gal
Total filling amount M15 for the 3-tank model: approx. 330 l / 87.1 US gal
Total filling amount M18 for the 3-tank model: approx. 380 l / 100.4 US gal
For machines with 2 economy filters: + 40 l (10.5 US gal)
For machines with 2 economy filters and 1 cartridge filter: + 55 l (14.5 US gal)
Attention:
This solvent is a powerful fat solvent. Wear gloves when
handling solvent and apply protective skin ointment to hands when
done. Do not smoke.
Immediately change any clothing that is wet with solvent.
If you get solvent in your eyes,:
• rinse them thoroughly with water
• and see a doctor.
If there is no suction from the pump, pour about 5 liters (1.3 US gal) of
solvent into the button trap. Check that the direction of rotation is
correct.