Saturday, November 16, 2013
How to Set Up a Parts Washer
A parts washer is a key piece of equipment in any repair facility or manufacturing plant. Parts washers utilize water and detergents at high temperatures and pressure to remove grease, oil, bits of metal and other such debris. Detergents designed specifically for parts washers aid in the removal of debris. Liquid soaps work best for degreasing while powders clean most aggressively. Jet sprays or power washing cycles ramp up the cleaning power of the machines.
Instructions
Set Up
- 1
Unpack the parts washer. Use care when lifting such a heavy object. Discard packing materials but keep warranty information or other accompanying paperwork.
2Lift the parts washer lid. Remove the pieces of the parts washer packed inside such as the timer, oil skimmer, basket and debris screen. Place these items aside.
3Move the parts washer into its permanent place. Select a position near a 115V (220AC) electrical outlet outfitted with GFCI, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, for maximum safety. Do not plug in the parts washer yet!
4Locate the bottom frame bar inside the washer. Fill the parts washer with water to that point.
5Return the debris screen and the basket to the parts washer. Close the lid. Plug in the washer.
6Find the timer on the oil skimmer. Select a time for the daily oil skimming. Fit the oil skimmer onto the parts washer.
7Move a 5 gallon bucket under the drain spout to catch skimmed oil. Plug in the oil skimmer.
8Locate the thermostat. Adjust the temperature to the manufacturers recommended setting.
9Find the wash cycle knob. Select a quick 10-minute cycle.
10Test the machines safety apparatus by lifting the lid during the cycle. Adjust the sensitivity switch located along the top of the washer if the machine fails to stop when the lid is lifted. Test again.
11Give the machine 10 to 12 hours to reach the optimum temperature. Add liquid or powder soap according to the manufacturer guidelines.
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