CUDA 2412 - Preparing the Machine for Use; Washing Parts Procedure; Shutting Down the Machine

Cuda 2412 • 8.914-384.0 • Rev. 5/12
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AUTOMATIC PARTS WASHER
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after cleaning the sump chamber. Follow recommended
detergent quantities. Use pH kit to determine the proper
amount of detergent to use. If you need help interpreting
test results, contact customer service.
Rust Inhibitor Additive
Factory detergents protect the entire inside of your
machine against the degenerative effects of water
evaporation. A rust inhibitor additive actually evapo-
rates with the water and continously coats and protects
metal surfaces, even while your machine is sitting idle.
For more information, contact your distributor or call
customer service.
PREPARING THE MACHINE
FOR USE
Before you begin to wash parts, it is important that you
properly prepare the machine. Before you begin to use
the machine each day:
•  checkthewaterlevelandaddwatertothesump
tank if necessary;
•  heatthewatertooperatingtemperature
•  adddetergentifnecessary(seeDetergents and
Additives);
• verifythatnoneofthespraynozzlesareclogged;
and
•  cleanthedebrisscreen.
WASHING PARTS
The following procedure assumes that the heater is on
and the sump water is at operating temperature.
To wash parts, perform the following procedure.
WARNING: Hot, high-pressured cleaning solution
could cause serious injury. Always wear rubber
gloves and approved eye protection when loading
and unloading the machine.
Step 1:
Load large, heavy parts directly onto the turntable. Load
small, light parts in the optional small parts basket, if
available. Make sure none of the parts extend beyond
the edge of the turntable and make sure large, light
parts (valve covers, for example) are secured to the
turntable.
SECTION 3: OPERATION
NOTE: For optimum cleaning performance, provide a
slight clearance between parts to allow adequate flow
of cleaning solution around and between them.
Step 2:
Close the lid.
NOTE: If you are washing large parts that might impede
turntable rotation, flip the turntable switch OFF.
Step 3:
Set the wash cycle timer.
Step 4:
When the machine stops, lift the lid and wait a few mo-
ments to allow the parts to cool and dry before removing
them. Most parts flash-dry in seconds.
SHUTTING DOWN THE
MACHINE
To shut down the machine at the end of the day:
•  setthewashcyclecontroltoOFF;
•  shut off the compressed air at the supply line
(if installed).
WARNING
• For periods of extended shut-down (weekends
and holidays, for example), disconnect power
to the machine.
• If your machine is equipped with an optional
programmable heater timer, periodically verify
the settings to prevent inadvertent unattended
operation.