DiamondCore Tools CINK User manual

The CINK
User Manual

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Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................................3
Quick Start ...............................................................................................................................................4
Operation .................................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 11
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... 12
Parts & Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 13
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 13
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
The CINK is a complete, self-contained system for cleanup of clay, clay water, pottery tools and accessories. The
system is designed to prevent clay from going down drains in plumbing or septic systems.
CONTENTS | INTRODUCTION

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• Read this user manual completely before operating the unit.
• Follow all instructions and operating procedures.
• Avoid splashing water in eyes.
• Avoid splashing water on electrical components.
• Do not allow hoses to become bent or kinked.
• Do not leave the pump running for extended periods of time.
• Do not allow the pump to run “dry” without water in the system for more than 2 minutes.
• Do not allow the sink basin drain to become plugged while the system is running.
• Do not plug the drain of The CINK to ll the sink basin to wash parts.
• CAUTION: Use The CINK only in areas where if water spills it will not damage oors or carpeting, etc. Be aware that
water may drip from hoses or spill when bucket lids or lters are removed.
• Position The CINK far away enough from electrical outlets so that water cannot splash on the outlet and plug.
• WARNING! Do not allow the power cord to lie in standing water at any time.
• Plug the power cord into a properly grounded, three-prong electric power outlet only.
Always use a surge protector.
• Protect the power cord from being damaged, pinched, bent, stepped on, rolled over, stretched, etc.
• WARNING! Do not use any other electrical appliances on or near The CINK to avoid any shock danger.
• When performing maintenance on The CINK, unplug the power cord from the electric outlet.
• Always leave The CINK unplugged during a lightning storm and when it is not in use.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose The CINK to outdoor elements such as rain, snow, etc.
• Remove all water and clay from the entire system before freezing conditions exist.
• Engage the wheel caster brakes to keep the unit from moving when it is plugged in or is in use.
• When moving the cart from one location to another:
1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove all items from The CINK or drainboard.
3. Unlock the locking casters.
4. Move carefully to avoid tipping the unit over.
5. Relock the wheel casters when The CINK is in its new spot.
• Do not place any objects over 25 pounds on the unit or sit on or stand on this product as the unit may tip over.
Objects placed on The CINK may fall, causing injury or damage to the user or to the unit.
• The CINK is to be used only with clean water to clean clay, pottery tools and brushes, slip water buckets, sponges,
splash pans, etc. (water-soluble, clay product materials).
• WARNING! This CINK and system contain NON-POTABLE WATER.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER IN THIS UNIT AND THE SPRAY NOZZLE.
• CAUTION: DO NOT use The CINK for: beverages, food residue, bodily uids, chemicals, oil-based materials,
paints or glazes. The CINK is NOT designed for disposal or ltering of hazardous or biohazardous materials.
• Do not attempt to connect The CINK to any septic or sewer plumbing systems.
• Disposal of water and material collected in this system should be in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• CAUTION: Freezing conditions will damage The CINK (see Page 6).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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QUICK START
Sink Basin
Bucket - 5 gal.
Valve
(Up is OFF, Down is ON)
Bucket - 6.5 gal.
(Bag Filter Inside)
String Filter
Housing
(Big Blue)
(O-Ring inside)
Spray
Nozzle
Drain
Union
Locking Front
Caster Wheels
6.5 gal.
Quick
Disconnect
Pump
Pump
Cover
5 gal.
Quick
Disconnect
GFCI
QUICK START

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2
Separate the quick disconnects and
the drain union to remove buckets.
3
Add fresh water to buckets.
Stop at ll lines.
4
Screw on bucket lids. Be sure
they are STRAIGHT and TIGHT.
Remove blue lter housing.
Twist clockwise.
6
Check string lter and ensure O-ring
is in place. Fill with water to top.
8
Reconnect tubes with
quick disconnects.
Connect drain union. Open valve.
Reattach big blue housing. Be sure
it is straight and tight. Turn
counter-clockwise to tighten.
11
5
7
4
9
Remove clear gasket taped
to 5-gal. bucket lid. Insert
gasket into drain union.
Plug in and let run for 1 minute.
12
Check
for
O-ring
QUICK START
1
Remove CINK from pallet. Position
CINK in nal location next to plug.

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OPERATION
OPERATION
WARNING! NEVER plug the sink basin drain and ll the basin with water to wash parts. This may cause the buckets
to collapse if the pump keeps pumping. The CINK system is designed to function with continuous recirculation of
water.
Note: Under heavy continuous use, water may become cloudy. If the system is allowed sedimentation time, ner
particles will settle. You should periodically refresh the water in the system (at least once per week) after adequate
sedimentation time is allowed. See Maintenance (Page 7) for instructions.
Note: Unplug The CINK if it will be left unattended for extended periods of time.
Key Operating Steps
1
234
Check water levels and that faucet valve is o (system won’t function
properly if 6.5-gal. bucket is below 1/3 full). With faucet valve OFF
(handle upward), aim spray nozzle into sink basin.
Plug GFCI power cord into
3-prong electric power outlet
(observe safety cautions).
Turn the faucet valve ON
(handle down) to begin
the ow of water.
When nished, turn the faucet
valve OFF (handle up).
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1
Unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
2
Disconnect the 5-gal.
quick disconnects.
3
Disconnect upper drain union
turning clockwise.
4
Twist counter-clockwise to remove
bucket and lid (keep track of clear
plastic gasket). Pour o water
and remove waste clay.
5
Rell the 5-gal. bucket with
fresh water to the ll line.
6
Reattach the lid. Make sure it is
seated properly and tight (be
careful not to overtighten). Slide
the bucket under the sink and
align the drainpipe. You may need
to push down on the bucket lid
so the drainpipe will t.
7
Turn the upper drain union counter-
clockwise to tighten. Be sure
clear plastic gasket is in place.
8
Reconnect the quick disconnect linking the
5-gal. bucket to the center of the 6.5-gal. bucket.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
To maintain The CINK, you will need to empty the 5-gallon clay collection bucket, clean the lter bag and replace the
string lter cartridge periodically. You may also need to winterize or prepare The CINK for periods of unuse. Remem-
ber, as you perform these maintenance steps, small amounts of water may leak out from the system.
Emptying the 5-Gallon Clay Collection Bucket
The 5-gallon bucket is intended to capture most of the clay and slip that will be put into The CINK. You will need to
empty this bucket more frequently than cleaning or replacing the other two lters.
To empty the 5-gallon bucket when it has collected a signicant amount of clay:

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1
Unplug the GFCI power cord
from the electrical outlet.
2
Disconnect both disconnects.
3
Remove the 6.5-gal. bucket and lid.
4
Remove lter bag by pushing
up, then tilt at an angle and
pull o sideways.
5
Clean lter bag and put back on
lter head. Pour water from bucket
and dispose of clay sediment.
6
7
Make sure lid is seated
properly and tight.
8
Slide the bucket back on the cart.
Rotate the bucket so that the elbow
connector in the center is facing
toward the 5-gal. bucket.
9
Reconnect both disconnects.
Reinstall the lter bag in the reverse
order it was taken o. Rell bucket up
to the ll line before reassembly.
MAINTENANCE
Emptying the 6.5-Gallon Filtered Sediment Bucket and Cleaning the Filter Bag
The lter bag in the 6.5-gallon ltered sediment bucket is designed to stop particles and debris that are not settled
out in the 5-gallon clay collection bucket (smaller bucket). This lter can usually be cleaned instead of replaced. The
sediment level in the bottom of the 6.5-gallon bucket should not be allowed to get above 1 inch thick.
To empty the 6.5-gallon ltered sediment bucket and clean the lter bag:

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1
Unplug GFCI power cord. Push down on the red button
to release vacuum.
Turn blue lter housing
clockwise to remove. Caution:
Filter housing is full of water.
4
Remove and clean string
lter and housing. Do not
misplace the black O-ring.
5
Remove black O-ring and wipe
the groove clean. Place the
O-ring back into the groove. If it
appears damaged or crimped,
it should be replaced.
6
Reinsert clean or new string lter,
making sure that it slips down
over the standpipe inside on the
bottom of the blue housing. Rell
with water to top of housing.
7
Reconnect the blue lter housing,
making sure that the string lter
slips over the upper standpipe.
Twist the blue lter housing counter-
clockwise and hand-tighten.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
8
Make sure the valve handle
is OFF and the faucet nozzle is
aimed into the basin. Plug the
power cord back in.
2
3
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Filter Cartridge in the Big Blue Filter
The big blue lter collects ultra-ne clay particles and should be cleaned at least every 3 months. Eventually, the
pores of the lter cartridge will ll up and the water ow from the spray nozzle will decrease. At that time, please visit
www.DiamondCoreTools.com, call 619-905-9400 or email [e-mail] to purchase replacement lters.
To change the lter cartridge:

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1
Unplug the unit and empty
and clean both buckets and
the string lter housing.
DO NOT REPLACE ANY WATER.
2
Drain pump by removing tabs
and pulling tubes from sockets.
3
With tubes removed, purge the
pump of any water by plugging in
the power cord for only 2 seconds,
THEN UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
1
2
2 seconds
MAINTENANCE
Note: After the system has had a chance to dry, be sure to plug the hose ttings back into the pump and press the
blue or black lock tabs on the pump back down all the way.
Extended Non-Use of The CINK
If you don’t plan to use The CINK for an extended period, we recommend unplugging the unit, removing all water
and clay from the system, cleaning the unit and allowing the lters to air dry. Follow instructions for Winterizing The
CINK above.
Winterizing The CINK (Cold Weather or Freezing Conditions)
CAUTION: The CINK is NOT designed to operate or be stored with water or clay in it during freezing conditions.
If freezing conditions are anticipated, remove all water and clay from the entire system. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage to the system, caused by the user, due to cold weather or freezing conditions.
Water Cleanliness
If you want to include an additive to the water to help prevent the water from smelling, you can add pool or spa
chlorine or oil. Additives are also good to help prevent bacteria in the water.

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Check that all 3 O-rings
(lids and blue lter) are
intact and unobstructed.
Replace if needed.
Yes
1
Still leaks?
Was extra water
added to The CINK?
Remove excess water
and try again.
Yes
Still nothing?
1
Check that plug is
plugged into an outlet
with power. There should
be a red light on the
GFCI if there is power.
Try resetting it.
When valve is turned ON,
does any water come out?
With valve OFF, pump keeps
running continuously or
intermittently.
Check 6.5-gal.
bucket has
water >1/3 full.
Check valve is
fully turned OFF.
Check for leaks
around faucet.
Low pressure?
Clean all buckets
and lters.
Pump still
makes an
extra quiet
humming noise?
Check and ensure all lids
and big blue lter are
STRAIGHT and TIGHT
and all 3 O-rings intact
and unobstructed. 1
1
1
1
NoYes Continuously Intermittently
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
1Still unresolved?
Call us at 619-905-9400. 2Repeat the step twice to potentially resolve the issue.
Stop The CINK and allow
water to drain. Check that
all 3 O-rings (on lids
and blue lter) are intact
and unobstructed.
12
No
Basin Not Draining
Low Pressure/Humming.
Pump won’t turn ON. Pump won’t turn OFF.
Pump Issues
Ensure lid is screwed on
level and tight. Be care-
ful not to crossthread.
2
Bucket Lid Leaking
2

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Q. Water is leaking around the bucket lids! How can I stop that?
A. Check the seals on the lids for clay or obstructions and check the bucket rim for gouges, then tighten securely. Observe the align-
ment of threads between lid and bucket, then tighten lids more snugly, if needed.
Q. Why is water leaking around the union or other fittings?
A. The black O-ring seals or rubber gaskets may not be in the proper position. Check for clay or other obstructions. Tighten ttings
more snugly. Check that quick-disconnects are locked properly.
Q. Why is the pump continuing to run when the faucet handle is turned o?
A. The pump may be pressurizing the system or removing air bubbles. Allow the pump to run up to 2 minutes to shut o automati-
cally. If the pump continues to run indenitely, unplug the power cord and check for leaks.
Q. Why won’t clay won’t go down the drain?
A. Check to make sure that the 5-gallon bucket is not too full of clay. Also, check for obstructions in the sink basin drain.
Q. The pump shuts off while in use. Why is it doing that?
A. First, check to make sure the power cord is plugged in then make sure the electrical outlet has electricity (you may need to check a
breaker/fuse/surge protector). Next, press in the white circuit breaker button on the back side of the pump mounting plate.
The pump motor has a thermal overload protection device, and, in the unlikely event that it overheats, the pump will shut o
automatically. Unplug the power cord to the pump and allow it to cool (may take up to 1 hour).
Q. The 6.5-gallon bucket has collapsed while the pump was running. Why?
A. Replace or thoroughly clean the bag lter.
Q. What do I do if the pump continues to run but no water comes out the nozzle?
A. The pump may be pressurizing the system or removing air bubbles. Allow the pump to run up to 2 minutes to shut o
automatically. If pump continues to run indenitely, unplug the power cord and check for leaks.
Q. Water just stays in the sink basin. Help!
A. First allow enough time for water to drain by gravity into the buckets (this may take up to 10 minutes). Then check to see if there is
an obstruction in the drainpipe or tubing. There could also be too much clay in the 5-gallon bucket. If both buckets are full
because of excess water in the system, collect ltered water out of the spray nozzle and discard it.
Q. Why isn’t the pump turning on when the faucet handle is in the ON position?
A. Make sure the power cord is plugged in and the red GFI reset button is depressed on the power cord plug. Check that your
electrical outlet has electricity (you may need to check a breaker/fuse/surge protector). Press the white reset circuit breaker button
on the back side of the pump mounting plate.
Q. Why is there decreased water flow from the nozzle?
A. Allow water to drain out of the sink basin for about 10 minutes. Make sure that the 6-gallon bucket is at least 3/4 full of water and
has no more than 1 inch of clay sediment, and that the 5-gallon bucket is full of water. Look for obstructions in the tubing from the
5-gallon bucket to the 6-gallon bucket. Lastly, you may need to either clean the lter bag in the 6-gallon bucket or replace the lter
cartridge in the Big Blue Filter.
Q. Water fills up the sink basin rapidly. What’s causing that?
A. Check that all connections are tight on all ttings and that all lids are tight. You may also need to check for leaks and overall water
volume. Make sure that the valve on the smallest tube of the 6-gallon bucket is working.
Q. Why is water coming out of the faucet cloudy and/or smelly?
A. Under heavy use, water may become cloudy. The ltration system lters out particles 1 micron or larger, however, depending on
the clay type, particles can be smaller than one micron. If the system is allowed time for sedimentation, the ner particles should
settle out eventually. We recommended to periodically refresh the water in the system (at least once per week) after adequate
sedimentation time is allowed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES / WARRANTY
Order #
CINK Serial #
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
The CINK Replacement String Filter (CINK SF): $29
The CINK Replacement Bag Filter (CINK BF): $19
The CINK Replacement Blue String Filter Canister: $95
The CINK Replacement Bucket O-Ring (2-pack): $11.50
The CINK Replacement Pump Kit: $319
For Replacement Parts:
DiamondCore® Tools
380 Vernon Way, Suite J
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.diamondcoretools.com
WARRANTY COVERAGE
DiamondCore® Tools warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service that would aect its operation for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to:
a) damage caused by accident, abuse, mishandling, dropping or tipping over
b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair
c) units not used in accordance with directions
d) damage exceeding the cost of the product
e) damage by ood, lightning or natural disaster, or war declared or undeclared.
In no case shall the company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other
warranty, express or implied whatsoever. The limit of this warranty includes the product only and not any loss of work
time or contract due to inability to use this product.

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