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OPERATING YOUR SIDEWINDER
The red LED on the front panel, beside the on/off button, will be illuminated when “POWER” is supplied to the
unit. The green LED on the front panel, beside the on/off button, will be illuminated when the unit is “READY” to
begin a new batch.
Position the clean solvent collection vessel (see PREPARATION) in position to receive the clean solvent from the
clean solvent outlet tubes. Do not allow the free ends of the clean solvent outlet tubes to protrude bellow the full
bucket liquid level, only 1 inch into the bucket is sufficient. Do not attempt to seal the clean solvent outlet tubes in
any way. They must be allowed to breathe at atmospheric pressure.
Remove the lid. Prior to each batch, the metal to metal seal on the heating vessel and the lid must be wiped free of
any dust or grit and then lubricated with a film of petroleum jelly (Vaseline® or equal) to avoid buildup from
spillage.
Carefully lower the prepared metal cooking bucket with the solvent to be processed (see PREPARATION) into the
heating vessel. Always check the material safety data sheet for compatibility. Do not process any solvent you
cannot identify. Always use appropriate gloves, eye protection and respirator when handling solvents. Do not
overfill. Leave at least 4 inches from the top for expansion.
Clamp the internal grounding clamp onto the prepared metal cooking bucket. If a bucket with the entire top
removed is used, prepare a space for the internal ground clamp by pinching a space on the lip with pliers and
bending inward; creating a short horizontal lip. Clamp to the lip. If you are using Sidewinder processing bags,
bunch the bag at this lip so that you are clamping to the metal bucket directly. On a bucket that has had the pour
spout removed, clamp on the edge of the pour spout hole.
Place the lid on the heating vessel so that the arrow on the lid aligns with the “line mark” on the rim of the heating
vessel. With the lid level first tighten any two opposite wing nuts slightly. Continue to tighten opposite wing nuts
until all are finger tight (torque: 25 inch pounds). Check that lid is level and straight on the heating vessel to insure
a firm seal.
The red square button on the front panel is an on and off button. Press the button once to turn on. The red switch
will be illuminated when the machine is on.
Allow the machine to process the solvent. It will turn itself off automatically. When the red switch is no longer
illuminated the process is finished. When the green LED is illuminated you may proceed with another batch.
Always allow adequate cool down before opening the unit. Allow the green LED to illuminate before loading
another batch. Never add solvent to hot solvent. Never add solvent to a hot cooking bucket. Never add solvent to a
hot heating vessel.
The process can be stopped manually by pushing the on/off button and, thereby, turning off the illuminated red
switch. The refrigeration unit will continue to operate while cool down is in progress. Be aware that if you shut
down early additional cooling time should be allowed for.
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