Clarus Technologies PCS-15, PCS-25, WCS-25, WCS-15, RPW-15 Operator's Manual

Operators Manual

PCS/WCS 15/25

Parts/Weapons Cleaning Stations

RPW-15/25

Recycling Parts Washer

RWC-15/25

Recycling Weapons Cleaner

Clarus Technologies, LLC

2015 Alpine Way, Suite C

Bellingham, WA 98226

[phone]

www.clarustechnologies.com

[e-mail]

To order parts:

[e-mail]

or call: [phone]

Rev 8/2012

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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 4

II. STANDARD AND ADD-ON FEATURES (SPECIFICATIONS) ................................................ 5

III. WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 6

IV. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................ 6

A. SAFETY WARNINGS. .......................................................................................................................... 6

B. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ......................................................................................................................... 7

V. QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................ ................................................... 7

A. UNCRATE UNIT ................................................................................................................................. 7

B. INSTALL LIGHT/LID BAR ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 7

C. ESTABLISH WORK AREA ................................................................................................................... 8

D. FILL UNIT WITH SOLVENT ................................................................................................................. 8

E. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION – PRE-CLEAN SHELF ............................................................. 8

VI. PARTS DESCRIPTION & OPERATION ...................................................................................... 9

A. SOLVENT FLOW SWITCH ................................................................................................................... 9

B. LIGHT SWITCH .................................................................................................................................. 9

C. CLEANING BRUSH ............................................................................................................................. 9

D. OPTIONAL ADD-ON FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 9

E. FLUID NOZZLE – SHUTOFF ............................................................................................................... 10

F. FILTER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE ........................................................................................ 10

G. FUSIBLE LINK .................................................................................................................................. 10

J. LEVELING BOLTS ............................................................................................................................ 10

VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 11

A. SUMP MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................... 11

B. CANISTER LID O-RING MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 11

C. CHANGING FILTERS. ........................................................................................................................ 11

VIII. DISPOSAL OF WASTE OIL AND BY-PRODUCTS ................................................................. 13

A. SOLVENT AND SLUDGE. .................................................................................................................. 13

B. FILTER DISPOSAL. ........................................................................................................................... 13

IX. TROUBLE-SHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 13

A. LIGHT DOESN’T WORK ..................................................................................................................... 13

B. FUSIBLE LINK DOESN’T LINE-UP WITH TAB ON LID ........................................................................... 13

C. AIR GUN HAS LOW PRESSURE OR DOESN’T WORK............................................................................ 13

D. SOAK TANK PUMP DOESN’T WORK.................................................................................................. 14

E. WAND/BRUSH LEAKING OR DRIPS ................................................................................................... 14

F. CANISTER LIDS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND INSTALL ...................................................................... 14

G. SIGHT GLASS DIRTY OR CLOGGED ................................................................................................... 14

H. MAIN PUMP NOT RUNNING .............................................................................................................. 14

I. PUMP RUNNING BUT NOT PUMPING FLUID ........................................................................................ 14

J. MAIN PUMP LEAKING ...................................................................................................................... 14

K. SLUDGE PUMP LEAKING .................................................................................................................. 14

L. PLUMBING LEAKING ........................................................................................................................ 14

M. NO POWER MAIN PUMP, LIGHT, SOAK TANK PUMP DO NOT WORK ................................................. 14

X. SOLVENT, FILTERS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................................................. 15

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FOREWORD

1. This manual describes the procedures required to operate the Clarus PARTS

WASHING/WEAPONS CLEANING SERIES. Every effort has been made by
Clarus Technologies, LLC to assure the accuracy and reliability of the information
contained in this document. Clarus Technologies, LLC, however, makes no
representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with this manual and hereby
expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from
its use or for the violation of any federal, state, provincial or municipal regulation
with which this publication may conflict.

2. The electrical components of the Clarus Parts/Weapons Cleaning Series have been

designed and assembled with UL-approved equipment where required.

WARNING! The operational techniques used with this equipment are more

important than the design of the equipment for the safety of the worker.
Therefore, each technician involved in the operation of the Clarus
Parts/Weapons Cleaning Series must have the proper hazardous materials
training.

DANGER! This system can only be used with solvent that has a minimum

flashpoint of 140 Fahrenheit. Use of solvents with flashpoints lower than 140
Fahrenheit are likely to cause a fire, injuries or death. If you are not sure of a
solvents flashpoint refer to the appropriate material safety data sheet
(“MSDS”) sheet.

3. Clarus is not undertaking to meet the duties of employers to warn and properly train

and equip their employees, and others exposed, concerning health and safety risks
and precautions, nor undertaking their obligations under local, state, provincial or
federal laws.

4. Information concerning safety and health risks and proper precautions with respect to

particular materials and conditions should be obtained from the employer, the
manufacturer or supplier of that material, or MSDS.

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CLARUS PARTS/WEAPONS CLEANING SERIES

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

I. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Clarus Parts/Weapons Cleaning Series (models
PCS-15/25; WCS-15/25; RPW-15/25; RWC-15/25)! This equipment series is the
product of Clarus engineering and manufacturing. They are made of the finest materials
under a rigid quality control system. With proper care they will give you long and
satisfactory service.

To obtain the best use of your equipment, please read this manual carefully. It will help
you become familiar with the operation of the equipment and contains many helpful
hints about parts/weapons cleaner maintenance.

The instructions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect as of August

2012. Due to the policy of Clarus Technologies, LLC to continually improve its
products, however, modifications in these specifications may be made at any time.

This Operators Manual was compiled for your benefit. By reading and following the
safety, setup, operation, and trouble-shooting instructions described in the manual, you
should receive many years of trouble-free operation. Familiarize yourself with the
names of the parts/weapons cleaner components, which appear as capitalized terms
throughout this manual. Read this entire manual before attempting to start and

operate the Clarus Parts/Weapons Cleaner.

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II. STANDARD AND ADD-ON FEATURES (SPECIFICATIONS)

STANDARD FEATURES ON ALL PARTS/WEAPONS CLEANING EQUIPMENT

 Large format tank that uses 27.5 (17.5 for the 15 series) gallons of solvent

 PCS/WCS/RPW-25 Height/width/depth (inches) - 44/51/31 (Height to top of light 73”)
 PCS/WCS/RPW-15 Height/width/depth (inches) – 40/40/27 (height to top of light 73”)
 Single phase, 110V, 60 Hz, 5A
 High capacity, ultra-fine 0.5-micron particulate filtration
 Constant flow system regardless of how clogged the filters are
 Filter canisters inside tank provide spill containment during filter change-outs
 Oven-baked polyester powder coat finish
 High quality steel construction with stainless steel work surface
 Two brushes on weapons cleaners. Brush and flexible gooseneck nozzle on parts cleaners
 Bright stainless steel work surface for better visibility and no darkening from corrosion
 Leveling feet

 Warnings and instructions describing all operational procedures are provided on clearly

marked decals, including a QR code for watching how-to maintenance videos while at the unit
 UL-approved fusible link for fire protection
 Consistently clean solvent not reliant on service intervals
 System can be moved with forklift or pallet jack even while full
 Limited Lifetime Warranty

ADD-ON FEATURES FOR ALL PARTS CLEANING MODELS

 Optional pre-clean shelf
 Optional tank with agitation pump for soaking parts

ADD-ON FEATURES FOR ALL WEAPONS CLEANING MODELS

 Optional air gun for blowing parts clean and dry which can be connected to shop air

or an on-board air compressor.
 Optional pre-clean shelf

STANDARD FEATURES ON PARTS/WEAPONS CLEANING EQUIPMENT MODELS
PCS-25/WCS-25 /15 (OPTIONAL ADD-ON FEATURES ON THE RPW/
RWC-25/15)

 150-watt halogen light
 Dual canister high capacity filtration (15 Series has single canister filtration)
 On-board pump for easy removal of sludge and to minimize service requirements
 Fluid level gauge with indicator for “Add 5 gallons” of make-up fluid
 Pressure gauge shows status of filter and when filter change out is needed