Fluid Management II Series Blendorama User Manual

FAST & FLUID MANAGEMENT

Blendorama series II

ENGLISH

Blendorama series II manual (EN) 3

Introduction, Conditions of Sale & Warranty 3 Safety instructions 6 Installation 7 Operation 10 Preventitive maintenance 17 General maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 38 Service Agents 39 Specificaties 40 Wiring diagram 41

Blendorama series II manual (EN)

Introduction, Conditions of Sale & Warranty

A - Introduction

By selecting a Fast & Fluid Management Color Dispenser you have opted for a product which is the result of intensive research. Top-quality components, craftsmanship and a modern ergonomic design all serve to guarantee a long service life and a high degree of user friendliness.

Blendorama Colorant Dispensers have been designed for long life and will withstand the normal wear expected during use in plant or in store. However, each is a precision machined metering device and should be treated accordingly The basic unit of your dispensing system is represented as “Y” (except for metric and hybrid systems), and the volume of this unit (approx. one fluid ounce) has been determined by the paint manufacturer. The “Y” unit is further divided into (usually) 32, 48 or 64 sub-units. The basic unit of the metric dispenser is one millilitre. With the exception of Models 22/23XC, all feature a small bore inner pump to dispense small amounts of colorant very accurately. The 1/64, 1/48 or millilitre units are divided further for this inner pump.

B - Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale

1. Application of Terms

These terms and conditions apply to every sale of a Blendorama Colorant Dispenser and Blendormix mixers and each and every component part thereof ("the Product") by Fast & Fluid Management Australia ("the Sellers) or any of its related companies to a Buyer and in the event that such Buyer purchases the Product for resale, such resale shall be effected on the terms and conditions set out herein, except for price, and such resale shall be deemed to be effected on such terms and conditions in the name and on behalf of the parties to such resale transaction only, save for the Warranty contained in paragraph 6 which is given in the name and on behalf of the Seller only.

2. Passing of Risk - transfer of title in the product

Prices are quoted ex-works. The risk of loss or damage to the Product shall pass to the Buyer in the case of a contract for supply of the Product immediately upon delivery either to the Buyer or a nominated carrier for transportation to the Buyer or to a place or site nominated by the Buyer or at the direction of the Buyer. Such delivery shall be deemed to be delivery to the Buyer and acceptance by the Buyer of the Product whether or not the Buyer is present at the time of delivery to sign a receipt for the Product. Notwithstanding the foregoing property in and title to the Product shall not pass to the Buyer until payment in full for the Product has been received by the Seller.

3. Delivery Time frame

Any date(s) given to the Buyer by the Seller for delivery shall be regarded as estimates only and while the Seller shall use its best endeavours to meet such dates the Buyer agrees that no liability shall attach to the Seller for any loss or damage, direct or consequential arising out of any delay in delivery or for non-delivery from any cause whatsoever. If for any cause beyond the Seller's control, the Seller is unable to deliver either within a reasonable time or at all, the contract shall be voidable at the Seller's option with no right of either party to claim any damages against the other.

4. Sole Terms

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement for sale of the Product between the Seller and the Buyer and shall prevail over any differing terms and conditions incorporated or purported to be incorporated into the sale of the Product by the Buyer or by the Seller or otherwise alleged to have been agreed and shall only be varied modified or rescinded by written agreement of the Seller.

5. Limitation of Liability

Subject to Paragraph 6 of these terms and conditions and in particular sub-paragraph 6.7 hereof the seller shall neither be subject to nor incur, and the Buyer releases the Seller from any claim or liability (including consequential loss or damage, loss or use or profit) by reason of delay, defective or faulty components or materials or workmanship, negligence, or any act, matter or thing done admitted or omitted by the Seller or by reason of the unsuitability of the Product for the Buyer's , purpose and the Buyer acknowledges that it did not rely on the skill or judgement of the Seller in selecting and ordering the Product for the purpose for which the same was required by the Buyers.

5.1 Product return

Subject to paragraph 6 hereof or as otherwise agreed by the Seller the Buyer may not return the Product or any part or parts thereof after delivery has been effected. Any claim or claims for return of the Product or any Parts thereof must be made within 30 days of delivery of the Product to the Buyer.

6.6.8 improper observance of the Daily Routine care instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.9 improper use in discharging the pump without observing the instructions in the Booklet;\

6.6.10 improper observance of the instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.11 improper observance of the Canister Drive maintenance instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.12 improper observance of the servicing of replacement parts instructions in the Booklet.

6. Warranty

The Seller hereby warrants to the Buyer that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in normal use, service and operation for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery effected by the Seller or one of its authorised Distributors to the Buyer.

6.1 Warranty Limitations (1)

The Product is supplied subject to this Warranty only and liability arising out of or in respect of the supply, resupply, use or re-use whether singularly or otherwise of the Product howsoever arising and whether in respect of consequential loss or otherwise and including any other liability the Seller may otherwise have had by virtue of any representation warranty condition or term (whether express or implied by law) is hereby excluded.

6.2 Warranty Limitations (2)

Any liability incurred by the Seller to the Buyer is limited to the replacement of the Product or (at the Sel1er's option) refund of the price paid by the Buyer, in particular does not extend to consequential loss and is conditional upon the Buyer within 30 days of delivery making a written claim to the Seller setting out the full particulars of any such claim. The transportation costs both ways are to be paid in full by the Buyer.

6.3 Claims Procedure

In the event of any defect arising the Buyer must notify the Seller or one of its authorised distributors in writing and must establish to the reasonable satisfaction of the Seller or an authorised Distributor the date of delivery of the Product by way of invoice or receipt and particulars delineated in the relevant part of this Warranty

6.4 Future Modifications.

The Seller may make such modifications to any existing or future models of the Product as it may deem necessary without incurring any obligation to incorporate such modifications in any Product(s) previously sold or to which this Warranty may relate.

6.5 Sole Warranty

Subject to sub-paragraph 6.6 hereof, the obligations of the Seller or any authorised Distributor under this Warranty are limited to those contained above ant this Warranty is the only Warranty made by the Seller and is exclusively and expressly in lieu of all other warranties permitted to be excluded by law, whether these warranties are express or implied, under the common law or by statute and the terms of the Warranty may not be modified by any person, firm or corporation other than the Seller.

6.6 Warranty Exclusions

Subject to sub-paragraph 6.7 hereof this Warranty does not extend and the Seller or an authorised Distributor will be relieved of all and any obligations, responsibilities and liabilities (direct or consequential) in the event that defects in or malfunctions of the Product are directly or indirectly due to or result from:

6.6.1 lack of proper maintenance or care;

6.6.2 unreasonable or incorrect use, for a purpose other than that for which it was designed;

6.6.3 faulty setting up which is not carried out in accordance with the directions in the Blendorama Booklet (''the Booklet");

6.6.4 failure to observe any other instruction or directions provided with the Product or given to the Buyer by the Seller;

6.6.5 modifications or repairs made or attempted to be made by any unauthorised person;

6.6.6 improper use in operating the Product without observing the instructions in the Booklet

6.6.7 improper use in discharging the pump without observing the instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.8 improper observance of the Daily Routine care instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.9 improper use in discharging the pump without observing the instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.10 improper observance of the instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.11 improper observance of the Canister Drive maintenance instructions in the Booklet;

6.6.12 improper observance of the servicing of replacement parts instructions in the Booklet.

6.7 Statutory Warranties - The Product

It is expressly provided that this Warranty or any terms or conditions contained in it or other statement(s) contained in these terms and conditions and Warranty, the Booklet or other literature given to the Buyer shall not be read or applied so as to purport to exclude restrict or modify or have the effect of excluding, restricting or modifying the application in relation to the supply of the Product of all or any of the provisions of Division 2 and 2A of Part V of the Trade Practices Act 1974 ("The Act”) as amended or the exercise of a right conferred by such a provision or any liability of the Seller or its Authorised Distributors for breach of a condition or warranty implied by such provisions or any other conditions or warranties implied by any relevant State Act or Territorial Ordinance or by the general law and which by law cannot be excluded, restricted or modified PROVIDED THAT to the extent that The Act permits the Seller to limit its liability for a breach of a condition or warranty implied by The Act, the liability of the Seller for such breach shall be limited to the payment of the cost of replacing the Product or acquiring equivalent Product, or of repairing the Product.

7. Product - In Store - Set Up

The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by: Any damage to or deterioration in the conditions of the Product occurring after delivery to the Buyer and prior to the setting up of the product; any damage to the Product due to incorrect support or obstruction in setting up the Product; any damage caused by the Product due to incorrect support or obstruction in setting up the Product.

Safety instructions

A - General safety instructions

Attention! Before installing the equipment, please read this instruction manual carefully. This will increase your personal safety and prevent unnecessary damage to the machine.

The manufacturer accepts no liability if the instructions below are not followed:

If a machine has been damaged (during transport, for example), do not attempt to set it in operation.

When in doubt, first contact either your supplier or the F&FM service department. The equipment should be positioned and connected up in strict accordance with the installation instructions.

All local safety regulations and ordinances should be observed.

The machine may be connected only to a 230/240V/50/60Hz or 110V/50/60HZ earthed wall socket

installed in accordance with the regulations. Users should ensure that the machine is kept in good condition. Defective components should be replaced.

In order to prevent physical injury, the doors should be closed and the paneling fitted during normal use.

All service activities (other than routine maintenance and adjustments) may only be carried out by

qualified technicians. Ensure that the mains lead is always kept unplugged while repairs are being carried out.

B - Specific warnings in this manual

Attention! MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY. Always turn off power at the wall socket before accessing moving parts.

Installation

A - Unpacking the dispenser

The box(es) you have received contain:

1 x Machine Base Assembly (for floorstand models) 1 x Turntable Assembly (This may be already assembled onto the base) x Colorant Canisters, each with a lid, attached pump and fixing screws 1 x Operation Manual

A plastic bag or box containing:

1 x Allen Key for Pump Calibration (Note: Pumps preset in factory) 1 x No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver (for attaching canisters) 1 x ¼” spanner (for remote canister bracket attachement) 2 x Valve Inserts with "O" Rings 1 x Valve Insert Wrench (to enable pump to be removed from canister) 1 x Outer Piston Seal Kit complete with reusable Assembly Tool 2 x Nozzle Wiper Arms (with pads) 3 x Nozzles (larger bore) 3 x Nozzles (smaller bore) 1 x Inner Piston complete with reusable Assembly Tool

If any of these parts are missing, contact your supplier of F&FM immediately.

Step 1 - Detach the dispenser from its transport skid

Unscrew the 2 transport screws connecting the machine to the skid

Carefully maneuver the machine off the skid

B - Installing the canisters

Please note that this procedure is used for all canister sizes, although only

1.75L (22P) canisters are shown here. Other canister assemblies will vary in size and appearance, however the procedure remains the same. Connecting tubes are sized specifically for each canister and turntable size – please do not mix between different models.

Step 1 - Prepare and install the inner ring of canisters.

(1) Select the parts used in an inner canister

assembly:

(A) canister with bush (B) at base (C) connecting tube (D) remote bracket and pump assembly

(E) washer collar self-tapping screw

(2) Firmly push the connecting tube into the bush.

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(3) Firmly push the canister

and connecting tube into the remote bracket and pump assembly.

(4) Fit this assembly to the turntable. Canister screws (already fitted to the canister) fit into the inner ring location keyholes and the remote bracket fits into the 4 slots simultaneously. Push firmly into position.

Step 2 - Prepare and install the outer ring of canisters.

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(5) Secure the inner ring

canister assembly in position with the washer collar self-tapping screw (provided) using either a standard screwdriver or a socket head (1/4” or 7mm). (6) Repeat (2) to (5) for all other inner ring canister assemblies.

(1) Select the outer ring canister assembly.

(2) Fit the canister screws into the outer ring of keyhole slots on the turntable. Push firmly into position.

(3) Locate the 2 guide holes directly below each canister and fasten the screws (already located in canister) with a Philips (No. 2) screwdriver. (4) Repeat steps (2) to (3) for all other outer ring canister assemblies.

Operation

A - First time operation

Step 4 - Preparing the dispenser

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Ensure that the machine is switched off at the wall socket

Remove the lids from all canisters

Stir each can of colorant thoroughly with a flat bottomed paddle or palette knife to reincorporate any settled pigment

Pour the contents of each colorant can into the correct canister. Discard the colorant can and replace the canister lid

Ensure that the machine is adequately supported and clear of obstructions

Attention! Always wear eye protection when handling colorants

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Step 2 - Purging the pumps

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Set the gauge or gauges of each pump to its halfway point by operating the spring loaded button then lifting the gauge by its handle

Step 3 - Purging the valve

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Without operating the valve lever lift the red pump handle to its maximum travel (this draws the colorant into the canister)

Discharge the colorant back into the canister by depressing the red pump handle fully. Repeat this process 30 times.

Lift the red pump handle to its maximum travel

Place a clean can or paper cup under the dispensing nozzle

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Hold the valve lever open by pulling the spring loaded lever forward its full travel

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Push the red pump handle down fully to dispense colorant into the cup

Release the valve lever Repeat this process until the

Step 4 - Check the effectiveness of the purge

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Open the valve lever

without operating the pump. A small drop of

colorant will appear at the nozzle

Release the valve lever slowly and the drop will withdraw into the nozzle

colorant emerges as an unbroken stream

Repeat this process 10 times. If the drop of colorant at the nozzle grows appreciably with each opening of the valve lever and/or it drops from the nozzle into the cup, then air is still in the system and steps 2 & 3 should be repeated

Repeat this process for all canisters.

Attention! For dispensers fitted with electronic timers, it is important that the machine be switch on at all times unless topping up canisters.

Attention! For manual agitation type dispensers, it is good practice to agitate the colorant twice daily for four (4) minutes.

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B - General use of the dispenser

Step 1 - Select the color, base and can size

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Identify the color you wish to supply either by name or number

Step 2 - Position the can

Look up the tint formula and note the Tint Base required

Identify the quantity required (can size)

Place the can on the appropriate can shelf. Adjust the height of the upper can shelf (floorstand models )if necessary

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Table of Contents

Blendorama series II manual (EN)

Introduction, Conditions of Sale & Warranty

Safety instructions

Installation

Operation