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With the pump switched off, the diaphragm valve stays sealed as the water behind it is
held by the non-return valve and solenoid valve.
During the period when the pump is running, the cutter motor starts up via the invertor
unit, and breaks up the products by a combined mechanical and hydraulic action into
small particles which can be easily flushed down the drain.
If the cutter motor is initially stalled by bottles blocking the blades, the invertor will
reverse the blades and attempt to cut through the blockage again. This will be
attempted three times before a ‘Blocked Blade’ fault is displayed. At which point the lid
is to be opened and the blockage removed.
Approximately three-quarters of the way through the cycle the pump restarts to give a
dilution flush of an additional 12 litres (+/- 10%) to the tub and its contents.
At the same time the inlet solenoid valve closes thus preventing additional pumped
water from reaching the drain diaphragm, as the inlet solenoid valve is closed and the
outlet solenoid valve opens which allows the pressurised water behind the drain
diaphragm valve to dissipate. This allows the drain diaphragm to open and the
contents of the tub to run to the drain.
During this period, the motor will initiate for a few brief seconds. This will dissipate any
pulp particles from the blades and allow them to be washed to the drain.
Also at this point the deodoriser valve is opened and a small quantity of deodoriser is
dispensed from the storage reservoir into the chamber removing any odours that may
be present. In the event of the deodoriser reservoir being empty, the cycle will continue
but the icon on the display will indicate the tank is empty and requires re-filling.
Vernacare recommend the use of Vernacare macerator deodoriser (902DL1000,
902DL2000, 902SD1000, 902SD2000).
The water pump then stops, the outlet solenoid valve closes a second later and then
the overall cycle program ends. The display will indicate `End`.
The Vortex will remain in this condition with the lid locked until the foot sensor is
operated. When the infra red beam is broken by the insertion of the operator’s foot into
the foot well at the bottom front of the machine, the interlock pin is withdrawn from the
lid catch and the lid springs to the open position.
Vortex Normal Cycle Sequence
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