Ecolab 0617695 Foamatic Automatic Units Owner's Manual

ECOLAB 0617695 Foamatic Automatic Units

Description

The Foamatic unit is used for automatic cleaning via stationary pipe connections in e.g. production areas, production machinery or difficult‐to‐get‐at places.
The unit is used for laying out of spray or foam detergents and desinfectants as well as
pressure water for rinsing. The time lag and the media of the activity in question are
controlled by the built‐in controller and the internal valves. Combined with the externally placed area valves, a precise and uniform dosing is achieved.
In addition to automatic cleaning assignments, the Foamatic is available in a design with one or two pneumatic blocks for manual cleaning. One block makes it possible for the user to work with one manual outlet when laying out foam detergent and when rinsing with pressure water. The second block makes it possible to lay out spray or foam desinfection.
A standard Foamatic unit is available with three different injector sizes, producing 150, 300 and 450  L  foam  per  minute  respectively,  using approx.  7  bar air  pressure.  However,  this  requires a  sufficiently large air volume, 200 ‐ 450 l/min.
Furthermore the unit is delivered with one, two or three sections. Each section makes up one type of detergent or desinfection for spray or foam lay out. All units are delivered with one valve for water/rinsing.
Table: Foamatic model program 

For all versions you may choose one, two or no manual block.

Chemicals
This unit is prepared for Ecolabs chemical product palette. The chemical is supplied from separate containers. For this purpose a User Pack, mounted directly below the cabinet, is available.
The Foamatic unit is mainly made of stainless steel.

 Flow Chart

Below flow chart illustrates a model with three sections for detergents and two manual blocks.

1. Water inlet
2. Air inlet
3. Outlet
4. Detergent 1
5. Detergent 2
6. Valve with actuator (Y1,Y4,Y5,Y6)
7. Solenoid valve (Y2,Y3)
8. Injector
9. Dosing valve
10. Non‐return valve for water
11. Ball valve
12. Air regulator / filter / manometer Non‐return valve for detergent Filter
13. Detergent 3
14. Manual outlet
15. Detergent
16. Manual outlet
17. Detergent
18. Air regulator / manometer
19. Non‐return valve for air
20. Manual 5/2‐ways valve
21. Manual 3/2‐ways valve
22. Pneumatic rinse/foam
23. Pneumatic desinfection
24. Ball valve
25. Quick coupling for hose

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Maintenance

in general the Foamatic unit is maintenance free, as it consists of only a few moving parts. However, to ensure optimum operation it is very important to maintain both pump and compressor.
Always make sure that no valves, pipes or hose connections are leaking. In order to achieve optimum suction from the containers, please make sure that all clamps are correctly mounted and secured. Last but not least check filters in the end of the suction hoses.
In order to keep a high level of hygiene the Foamatic cabinet should be cleaned with clean water both inside and outside. If the unit is very filthy we recommend using a mild detergent. For further information, please con‐tact your Ecolab service department.
The outer side of the cabinet can be rinsed with clean water. In order to avoid damages to the controller and other electric parts, we recommend using a cloth or a sponge to clean the inside of the cabinet. Cleaning with running water inside the cabinet should only be done in the lower part of the cabinet.

Use

Always install the Foamatic unit in frost‐free rooms only.
The unit is delivered complete and ready for mounting on a wall or a suitable rack. The unit is mounted on the enclosed wall bracket according to description in the installation guide. It is very important that all pipe connections are thoroughly rinsed before installation.
It is very important to use correct nozzle sizes where foam, desinfection or rinsing is carried out. E.g. the foam volume produced by the injectors must comply with the nozzle volume. If the injectors produce 150 l/min, and three valves for one zone are used, the amount of litres on the three valves must also be approx 150 l. If this is not observed, the quality of the foam will not be satisfactory. – For further information do not hesitate to contact Ecolabs service department.

Service

Only authorised and qualified personnel is allowed to carry out service on the unit. Only carry out service when the Foamatic unit is disconnected and depressurised.

1.  Disconnect the power supply
2.  Shut of the water supply
3.  In order to depressurise the outlet side ‐ open an external valve.

The unit is built in sections, which makes it possible to do service on a separate section. However, the Foamatic unit is not operational without this section. One section for water and one section for each detergent.

4.1 Components

1. Master controller
   Maintenance free.
   In case of defects: please contact service technician.
2. ACC‐01
   Maintenance free.
   In case of defects: exchange unit.
3.  Non‐return valve, water
   Maintenance free.
   I case of defects, exchange non-return valve.
4.  Non‐return valve, detergents
   Maintenance free.
   In case of defects, exchange non-return valve.
5. Non‐return valve, air
   Maintenance free
   In case of defects, exchange the non-return valve.

Troubleshooting

The unit does not start up 

Unsatisfying foam quality

Recommended Spareparts

Spare parts for standard Foamatic unit with one detergent.

Identification plate ‐ Specifications

The most important specifications of the unit are found on the model tag. For explanation of the individual numbers of the model tag, see below:

1. Producer
2. Type
3. Order number
4. Date
5. Max. temperature
6. Max. flow
7. Max. pressure
8. Serial number

Water 

Air

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