Elma Super Elite User manual

Super Elite
Watch cleaning machine
Manual watch cleaning machine for cleaning and drying
A low-price alternative for the cleaning of disassembled watch works. Charging of the 3 cleaning chambers by
hand; drying chamber for the spotless drying of the cleaning items.
Product features Standard accessories
• Motor with sliding shaft • 3 jars with lid
• Adjustable rotational speed • screen basket:
• Timer - 1 basket frame
• Heating for drying chamber, seperatly switchable - 1 basket lid
- 2 insert 5 div. (h= 15mm)
- 1 insert 1 div. (h=15mm)
- 1 Miniature basket with lid
Technical Data
Outer dimensions of unit ø/h (mm / inch) 330 / 500 / 13 x 19 7/10
Weight (kg / lbs) 8.7 / 19.2
Timer (min.) 0 - 15
Heating (W) 200
Motor (W) 8
Elma Order Nos
Super-Elite 230V 301 000 0000
Super-Elite 115V 301 000 2000
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Technical and optical information are subject to change Elma_ch_01/07
Pictured Super-Elite

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Operating Instructions
Super Elite
Watch Cleaning Machine

Contents
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Contents
1General....................................................................... 2
2Important safety warnings .......................................... 3
3Product description..................................................... 3
3.1 CE conformity ...............................................................3
3.2 Designation of the elements .........................................4
3.3 Technical details...........................................................4
4Putting into Operations............................................... 4
5Working with the Elma Super Elite............................. 5
5.1 Placing the watch parts to the cleaned.........................5
5.2 Cleaning Procedure......................................................6
6Upkeep of the Machine .............................................. 7
7Putting out of action and waste disposal .................... 7
8Manufacturer's contact address.................................. 8
1 General
The present Operating Instructions are part of the delivered
equipment. They must be ready for use at any time and remain
with the unit in case of resale.
Reprints, translations and copying of any kind, including of parts
of the document, must be authorized by the editor.
The copy right remains with the editor.
These Operating Instructions are not automatically revised. For
the latest revised issue please contact the manufacturer and
editor of these Operating Instructions.
The manufacturer's address is indicated on the last page of the
Operating Instructions.

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Important safety warnings
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2 Important safety warnings
To be read before initial operation!
The Elma Super Elite has been designed for the cleaning of
metal items only, e.g. watch pieces.
Intended use
Check the unit and mains cable for transport damages. In case
of visible damages do not put the unit into operation.
Transport damages
For safety reasons, this electrical appliance must be connected
to a correctly grounded socket only. the technical details
indicated on the nameplate must correspond with the available
mains connection details, in particular those of the mains
voltage.
Mains connection
Place the unit onto a stable surface. Keep the unit dry!
Placement
Caution! The surfaces of the heating chamber heat up
considerably during operation. Touch the cover at the plastic
handle only. The bottom of the drying chamber can reach
temperatures exceeding 90°C depending on the period of
operation.
Hot surface
In order to prevent electrical accidents keep the working
surface, the unit and the mains plug dry! Do not put the unit
under water!
In case of damages on the Super Elite or the mains cable do
not connect the unit to the mains!
The unit must be opened by authorized and specialized
personnel only! Unplug the mains cable before opening the unit!
Prevention o
f
electrical accidents
3 Product description
A low-price alternative for the cleaning of disassembled
watch works. Charging of the 3 cleaning chambers by
hand; drying chamber for the spotless drying of the
cleaning items.
3.1 CE conformity
The present Elma Super Elite complies with the CE criteria
regard to
• the low-voltage-directive 73 / 23 / EWG (EEC)
• the EMC directive 89 / 336 / EWG (EEC)
• the machine-directive 98 / 37 / EWG (EEC).
The declaration of conformity is available from the
manufacturer.

Product description
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3.2 Designation of the elements
3.3 Technical details
Mains voltage (as per version) (Vac) 100-120 or 240-240
Mains frequency (Hz) 50 / 60
Power consumption of motor (Watt) 18
Power consumption of heating (Watt) 200
Outer dimensions of unit D / H (mm) 330 / 500
Weight (Kg) 8,7
Material of housing Steel sheet painted
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Putting into Operations
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4 Putting into Operations
1. Compare voltage on type-plate (1) at the machine-hood (2)
with the voltage in your workshop.
Preparation
2. Place the unit onto a stable and dry surface
3. Set up the Machine with the heating tube (3) facing toward
you and unscrew the transport safety (5) in the bracket (6).
4. Turn the black turning handle (7) to the front, move the
bracket (6) upward till stop is reached. – By turning the
handle (7) to the back the bracket (6) is fixed.
5. Fill the glass jars (8) in the following order:
Fill glass jars (8) to the left of the heating tube (3) with elma
cleaning concentrate 1:9 till the first level mark. Dilute up to
the end of the hammered mark with ordinary tap-water.
Fill the second glass jar with distilled water and the
remaining third one with elma suprol spezial.
Filling the jars
After 50-60 cleanings the solution should be renewed at all
events.
The rinsing-solution in the last glass jar must always be kept
clean.
5 Working with the Elma Super Elite
5.1 Placing the watch parts to the cleaned
1. Put your right hand round the cleaning basket (10) whilst
detaching with your left hand by a light turn to the left, the
basket flange (11) with suction blades (11) form the
cleaning basket.
2. Push out the 3 basket insets in the body with your right
forefinger into the hollow of your left hand. Then place the
watch parts – which must be kept separate according to
size and degree of sensitiveness – into the various insets.
Place these inset again in a body into the basket with the
help of your left forefinger.
The small round box with cover in the middle of the inset is
for the smallest parts.
3. Attach the basket by slightly turning the flange to the right,
and lock the basket with the lock decide provided on the
flange plate.
4. Plug in the mains cable to a earth protective mains socket.

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5.2 Cleaning Procedure
All the three glass jars should always be filled up 1 the mark (9).
The level of the liquid shall in any case be 1 cm above the
suction blade (11).
Important
The speed shall be regulated in all three liquids in such manner
only that a small suction is formed in the centre above the
basket, but the suction blades of the basket flange must not in
any case become visible. Otherwise excessive foam formation
would occur, and the basket would not be rinsed sufficiently
1. At the every start of each cleaning job switch on the heating
chamber (3) by means of the switch (12) separately
provided so as to have heating chamber (3) preheated for
drying as soon as cleaning in finished.
Proceeding
2. Bring the raised basket (10) into the glass jar (8) filled up
with ELMA Solution i.e. at the left of the heating tube (3). Fix
the bracket (6) by turning the knob (7) to the left and dip in
the basket in the liquid. Switch on the check-clock (17) for
controlling the time of cleaning. The cleaning process in the
first glass jar takes about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the
extent to which the parts are soiled.
3. Start the motor (13) by means of the switch (14) separately
provided.
4. Set the speed regulator to “slow” with the aid of the black
knob (15).
5. Before transferring the basket to the first jar to the next then
for centrifuging surplus solution raise the basket till the stop
is reached by means of the displaceable motor shaft (16)
(patent DBP. Nr. 869 025). Thereupon centrifuge for about
30 seconds at full speed.
6. After centrifuging in number 1 glass jar release the bracket
(6), move it upward und swing it on to the next jar No. 2
which contains distilled water Repeat the same process i. e.
turn the basket in the distilled water for one to two minutes
and then again raise up the basket till stop is reached and
spin it for one to two minutes. Thereafter place the basket in
the third jar, which contains the rinsing-solution. Lift the
basket afterwards and go to the heating tube.
7. Place the basket in the heating chamber (3) and dry for 1-2
minutes with raised basket at high speed. Built- in red
inspection lamp (20) for controlling the heating.
The surface of the heating chamber heat up considerably
during operation. The bottom of the heating chamber can reach
temperatures exceeding 90°C depending on the period of
operation.
CAUTION

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Upkeep of the Machine
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6 Upkeep of the Machine
lf the cleaning solution is being used over and over again for an
excessively long period, the fibres washed out from the soiled
watch mechanism, and other dirt such as to bacco particles and
the like, will settle down firmly on the tress-work of the bosket.
From time to time the basket must, therefore, be cleared of
these dirt particle deposit and fibres, which become red by the
Elma Solution, be means of a brush and petrol.
Basket insets
Grease All the sliding parts of the machine should be cleaned from time
to time, and slightly greased (19) and (16).
The AC-motor does not require any maintenance.
Moto
r
For your own safety, we recommend that you check the mains
cable and the mains connection jack at the unit for damage at
regular intervals.
Mains cable and
mains connection
In case of technical faults please contact your supplier or the
manufacturer of the unit.
When corresponding in regard to your machine, please give
motor serial number.
Repai
r
Repair and maintenance works which require the unit to be
connected and opened must be carried out by authorized and
specialized personnel only.
Opening by
authorized
specialized
personnel only Separate the unit from the mains before opening up the
housing. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage caused by unauthorized repair works.
DANGER In case of damage please contact the manufacturer or your
supplier.
7 Putting out of action and waste disposal
The unit can be taken to metal and electronics recycling
stations or returned to the manufacturer.