3dgence Dt3 User manual

3DGence DT3

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3DGence DT3

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Important: Do not attempt to operate the 3DGence DT3 until you have read

thoroughly and understand all instructions and safety rules contained in this

manual. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.

• As a normal industry safety practice, be sure the

machine has been plugged into a 230vac ground

fault interrupt outlet.

• Protective neoprene gloves, as well as protective

eye goggles, should be worn when cleaning parts

in the 3DGence DT3. Having a source of fresh

water nearby is helpful to wash off any solution

that splashes on exposed skin or parts. During

normal operation of the 3DGence DT3, the tank and

lid will become hot (up to 65C). Care should be

taken to avoid exposed skin touching these hot

surfaces causing a burn.

• Use stainless steel or plastic tongs to insert and

remove parts from the 3DGence DT3 tank. DO NOT

use aluminum tongs.

• Your 3DGence DT3 is equipped with a timer as a

safety measure only. The machine should never be

left unattended.

• When operating the 3DGence DT3, facing the

front provides an unobstructed view of the control

panel display, as well as direct access to the

power switch in case quick shutdown is necessa-

ry. All normal operations should be performed

facing the front, with the exception of accessing

the drain valve, which is located on the back of the

3DGence DT3.

• 3DGence DT3 weights approximately 30kg empty

and should never be moved when liquid is present

in the tank. Sections 9 and 10 of the Operations

guide detail how to properly drain and dispose of

used chemical solution prior to moving the 3DGen-

ce DT3.

• 3DGence DT3 is designed for indoor use only, at

room temperatures between 18C and 21C. 3DGen-

ce DT3 will not operate at a temperature at or

below 4C.

• 3DGence DT3 is designed for cleaning with VXL

EX. It is NOT designed for cleaning or heating food,

cosmetic or medical products, nor metal or

other non-water soluble plastic parts. Do not use

chemicals that are not pre-qualiﬁed by 3DGence,

this will result in voiding the warranty.

• 3DGence DT3 should not be used in an explosive

atmosphere. Normal internal sparking of the pump

motor could ignite fumes.

• 3DGence DT3 has a working dimension inside the

tank of 25.4cm by 28cm by 31cm. Be careful not to

insert too many parts (to be cleaned) so as to

overﬂow the level of the tank.

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Rules for Safe Operation

3DGence DT3

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Technical Speciﬁcations

Outside machine dimensions: 49 cm height

60 cm width

55 cm depth

Inside tank dimensions: 28 cm height

31 cm width

25.4 cm depth

Tank holds: 22.7 liters of water

Weight (empty): 30 kg

Power consumption: 4amps at 230vac

Circuit breaker: 5 Ampere

Operating temperature range: 4C to 85C

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3DGence DT3

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Installation

1. Selecting a location

Select a clean, dry, well-lighted area with a

minimum clearance of six inches between the

3DGence DT3 and any adjacent walls. It is espe-

cially important to select a level surface, due to

liquid levels in the tank. The ideal room temperatu-

res for the system are between 18C and 21C.

2. Power requirements

3DGence DT3 requires 230vac, 50/60Hz, 10amp

service. As a normal industry safety practice, a

ground fault interrupt outlet must be used.

3. Connecting the drain

The 3DGence DT3 drain is located at the rear of the

unit (see Figure 2). Install a standard 19mm inside

diameter hose to the 19mm barbed ﬁtting attached

to the drain valve.

4. To operate the system

Please review the previous section entitled "Rules

for Safe Operation", then proceed to the next

section "Operation".

Figure 2

drain valve

(shown shut)

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Operation

Up and Down keys

Pressing and at the same time

starts the machine and timing cycle.

Press both keys again to stop the

machine.

To change the time press until „hour”

displayed. Then use and

keys to change the hours.

To change the temperature press

Until is displayed. Then use the

and keys to change the temperature.

Temperature

display

Lit when

heater is on

Lit when

pump is on

On when running

Advance key Inﬁnity key

Time display

Returns

to the Home Page.

Colon blinks when

timer is timing

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3DGence DT3

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Operation

1. Necessary supplies to operate

• Protective neoprene gloves, as well as protective

eye goggles, should be worn when cleaning parts

at the 3DGence DT3. Having a source of fresh

water nearby is helpful to wash off any solution

that splashes on exposed skin.

• Use stainless steel or plastic tongs to insert and

remove parts. DO NOT use aluminum tongs.

• VXL EX.

• Fresh water (ambient temperature).

2. Adding water to the tank

Verify the drain valve on the back of the unit (see

Figure 2) is closed, that the power cord is unplug-

ged, and that a drain line has been securely instal-

led as described in the Installation instructions,

step 3. Fill the tank until the water is one inch from

the top of the tank (approx. 2.7 liters). Try to antici-

pate the volume of parts being cleaned; adding too

many parts will cause the water level to overﬂow.

To solve the potential problem reduce the volume

of water initially being added.

Note that there is a level switch approximately

2.5cm below the top of the tank. The 3DGence DT3

will not operate if the water level drops below this

switch.

3. Powering up the system

Verify the power switch (see Figure 3) on the front

panel is off by depressing the right side of the

switch. As a normal industry safety practice, plug

the power cord into a 230vac ground fault interrupt

outlet. Turn the power switch on by pressing the

left side of the switch. The controller display will

light, and after a few seconds the controller will

display temperature and time. This is also where

the “home page” is located. To go to the “home

page” press the key repeatedly until tempera-

ture and time are displayed.

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Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the 3DGence DT3 from

its power source before doing any maintenance.

• There may be a periodic need to clean the pump

suction strainer or manifold that distributes the

circulating water. If you notice a signiﬁcant decre-

ase in the circulation of water, there may be a

buildup of material blocking circulation ﬂow.

(1) Unplug and drain the 3DGence DT3 per the

Operating instruction step 10 (remember to wear

safety protection).

(2) Remove and dry the tank lid before placing on

another surface.

(3) Inspect the suction strainer (see Figure 4) and

remove any material deposits. It maybe necessary

to replace the strainer if the mesh becomes

excessively coated with deposits.

(4) Using a 7/16" socket, loosen (but do not

remove) the 1/4"-20 nuts (see Figure 4) located

behind the holes at the top of the jet plate. Remove

the jet plate by lifting using the top holes provided

for the 1/4”-20 nuts. As with the

tank lid, dry before setting aside.

(5) If a signiﬁcant amount of material is found and

removed from the suction strainer, the manifold

may not need cleaning; skip to step (9) to re-install

the jet plate. If the manifold appears to have mate-

rial blocking the holes, proceed to

the next step (6) to remove and clean the manifold.

(6) Using a 5/16" socket, loosen the hose clamp

connecting the manifold hose and remove the

10-32 screws with a 1/8” Allen wrench. Then

completely remove the manifold (see Figure 4).

(7) Remove material blocking the jets by either

pulling the material through the holes, or ﬂushing

through the inlet of the manifold.

(8) Re-install the manifold and tighten the hose

clamp.

(9) Re-install the jetplate. Slide the jet plate

between the washers and the tank. Be careful not

to over-tighten the nuts, for easier removal in the

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jet plate

2ea 1/4-20 nuts

strainer

Manifold

2ea 10-32 BHCS

Figure 4

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Operation (continued)

5. To change the temperature

setting, follow this procedure:

The controller is preset to heat and maintain the

water temperature at 65C (recommended by

3DGence).

To change the temperature press and release

until is displayed. Then use the or

keys to change the temperature. The maximum

temperature is 85C. Press the key to return

to the “home page”.

The temperature can be changed while the machi-

ne is running.

IMPORTANT: To immediately power off the 3DGence

DT3 (in case of emergency), turn the power switch

off and unplug the power cord.

6.Timer (run time) setting

To set the timer to the desired run time, follow this

procedure:

To change the time press and release

until „hour” is displayed.

Then use the or keys to change the

time. Press the key to return to the “home

page”.

The time can be changed while the machine

is running.

4.Start the cleaning cycle

To start the machine.

Press the and the keys at the same time.

To stop the machine.

Press the and the keys at the same time.

7. Support Removal

IMPORTANT: Always wear neoprene safety gloves

and eye protection while handling concentrate.

Follow the instructions on the bottle of VXL EX.

Please review the MSDS provided.

(1) Carefully open one 1kg bottle of VXL EX. Slowly

add 1/2 of the bottle into the tank whilethe pump is

recalculating. If solution is not in granular form,

break it up so that it can be added at a consistent

rate. ALWAYS add concentrate to water, NEVER add

water to concentrate.

(2) Wait ﬁve minutes (for most of the concentrate

to dissolve).

(3) Place parts directly into the tank or basket.

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Operation (continued)

(4) Check the tank periodically. If the tank level

drops signiﬁcantly one or two inches due to evapo-

ration, add more water. DO NOT add more cleaning

solution.

(5) If the part or parts will not ﬁt inside the basket

but, will ﬁt inside the tank, the basket can be remo-

ved from the lid by removing the four 10-32 x 3/8”

stainless screws. Reinstall the screws into the lid

for later use.

8. Removing parts

IMPORTANT: Always wear neoprene safety gloves

and eye protection while removing parts from the

tank.

Parts may also be removed by using stainless

steel or plastic tongs. DO NOT use aluminum tongs.

Rinse parts with water until their surfaces do not

feel slippery. Dry parts with paper towels or let

air-dry.

The solution may be used for cleaning additional

parts. Cleaning times are faster with fresh cleaning

solution. Change the solution whenever the water

gets too dark (coffee color) or cleaning times

become noticeably longer.

9. Disposal of soluble solution

Method 1: Dilution

You may dispose of used solution by pouring it

down the drain while simultaneously running tap

water from the faucet. A 5-to-1 ratio (5 parts water

to 1 part solution) is required to reduce the pH

content to typical wastewater standards. Check

local requirements and modify this ratio accordin-

gly.

Method 2: Neutralization

Malic acid may be used to neutralize the pH

content of the solution. Using neoprene safety

gloves and protective eye goggles, slowly add 270

ml of malic acid to the tank before draining. Litmus

paper (or an alternative pH indicator) may be used

to determine if the pH value of the solution is within

local wastewater requirements. An alternative

would be to drain the solution into a container big

enough to handle the full capacity of 3DGence DT3.

At that point mix in 270 ml of malic acid and dispo-

se.

10. Draining the tank

To drain the tank, check to make sure the power

cord is unplugged and that a drain line is securely

connected to the valve. Open the drain valve until

all of the water has emptied. Close the drain valve

when not in use. If neutralizing with malic acid, a

ﬁlmy residue may remain in the tank which may be

wiped off with paper towels.

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Troubleshooting

If 3DGence DT3 does not run - no power to the

display.

l• Verify the power switch is turned on, the system

is plugged into a power source, and that power is

available.

• Verify adequate water level in the tank. If water

level in the tank drops below 2.54cm (approxima-

tely) from the top of the tank, 3DGence DT3 is

designed to power itself off.

• Check for tripped main circuit breaker. There is a

circuit breaker located behind the tank, facing

down. After having thoroughly drained and unplug-

ged the system from it's power source, tip the unit

so that it's resting on it's left side (when viewed

from the front panel). Locate the circuit breakers

(see Figure 5) looking up from the bottom of the

system, behind the tank. The circuit breaker has

tripped if the position of the breaker switch is

showing white. Reset the breaker by pushing it in.

A tripped circuit breaker usually indicates some

other problem … with the system still on it's side,

spot check that all wires are undamaged.

If 3DGence DT3 heats with no water agitation.

• Check for tripped pump circuit breaker. There is a

circuit breaker located behind the tank, facing

down. After having thoroughly drained and unplug-

ged the system from it's power source, tip the unit

so that it's resting on it's left side (when viewed

from the front panel). Locate the circuit breaker

(see Figure 5) looking up from the bottom of the

system, behind the tank. The circuit breaker has

tripped if the position of the breaker switch is

showing white. Reset the breaker by pushing it in.

• If the pump motor feels hot (to the touch), the

temperature sensitive thermo switch may be

tripping due to high heat. Remove any obstructions

from the drain ﬁlter and jets (refer to the mainte-

nance section) and allow the pump to cool down

before restarting.

Parts take an abnormally long time to clean

• Check the temperature of the water. Optimal

temperature is 65C.

• Cleaning times are faster with fresh cleaning

solution. Change the solution whenever the water

gets too dark (coffee brown in color).

• Check that the suction strainer and the manifold

jets are clear of debris per the maintenance

instructions.

pump circuit

breaker

main circuit

breaker

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• Check that the suction strainer and the manifold

jets are clear of debris per the maintenance

instructions.

Controller display reads...

• Er4: Please contact 3DGence.

• Er5: Please contact 3DGence.

Machine will not stay running

• Check that the water level is 2.54cm from the top

of the tank.

• Check that the suction strainer and the manifold

jets are clear of debris per the maintenance

instructions.

Technical support

• If the 3DGence DT3 is no longer under warranty

and no service contract has been purchased, there

may be a charge for tech support calls. Customers

will be made aware of these charges at the time of

the call.

• Email: [email protected]

• World Wide Web URL:

http://www.3dgence.com/contact/

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3DGence warrants that the 3DGence DT3 part cleaning system will be free of defects in materials and workmanship

for a periodof one year from the date of shipment. If the product proves defective during the warranty period, 3DGen-

ce, at its option, will:

• repair the product by means of telephone support or send parts at no charge. Under this product warranty, the

Customer must notify 3DGence or it’s authorized service representative of the defect before the expiration of the

warranty period. To obtain service under this warranty, the Customer must ﬁrst contact 3DGence Telephone Support

personnel or that of its authorized service representative. Telephone Support personnel will work to resolve issues

professionallyand quickly, however the Customer must reasonably assist 3DGence or its authorized representative.

If telephone support is unsuccessful by 3DGence or its authorized service representative the machine must be

shipped back to 3DGence and 3DGence will provide warranty repair (if machine is still under warranty) for parts and

labor for products purchased in the United States and Canada.

If the Customer’s product contains features that enable 3DGence or its authorized service representative to diagnose

and repairproblems with the product remotely, 3DGence may request that the Customer allow such remote access

to the product. In the maintenance of the product, 3DGence may use new or equivalent to new parts or assemblies

for equal or improved quality. All defective parts and assemblies become the property of 3DGence. 3DGence, at its

option, may request the return of these parts.

Doing any of the following may void the warranty: 1) Failure of the product due to negligence or misuse by the Custo-

mer. 2) Using the machine for anything other than its intended purpose. 3) Changing any control parameter other than

time and temperature (do not exceed 85C. 4) Running the machine without the ﬁlter screen. 5) Using unauthorized

chemistry. The Customer is expected to follow the guidelines for operations stipulated in the Installation, Operation,

and Maintenance Instructions.

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