Fluid Management Accutinter 8000 Elite User manual

Accutinter 8000 Elite | End User Guide
Getting Started
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Part No: 35616 Rev. C 06.26.12

Your
customers have a vision,
you want to make it happen, and
Fluid Management can give you the answer.
Fluid Management is a global leader in dispensing and
mixing equipment used in the paint industry, as well as,
specialized equipment for the food and beverage, chemical,
health and beauty, and home improvement industries.
Located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Fluid Management
is a United States owned and operated company with historical roots
to the paint industry dating back to 1927. In 1996, IDEX Corporation
purchased Fluid Management giving the organization the financial
wherewithal and global footprint of a large organization while
still maintaining its deep values and history.
As industry leaders, Fluid Management provides trend-setting creativity
in the design, products, and services it offers. United with FMDirect,
our nationwide service team, we provide after-sales support around
the clock—when you need them. Being factory-direct employees,
FMDirect technicians are experts on Fluid Management equipment and
understand customer needs from start to finish.
The combination of leading edge technology, excellent service and
support, and a company prepared for the future’s ever-changing
business environment makes Fluid Management an ideal partner to
assist in providing solutions to your business needs. Thank you for
putting your trust in Fluid Management products
and making us part of your customer’s vision.

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©2012 Fluid Management as published work all rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this material may not be copied, in whole or in part, without
the written consent of Fluid Management.
Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license
agreement.
Use of Fluid Management trademarks, service marks, or logos for commercial purposes
without the prior written consent of Fluid Management may constitute trademark
infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Fluid
Management, FMDirect, ColorPro, DVX, Harbil, Blendorama, Accutinter, Duraow, Fast
& Fluid Management, GyroFlex, GyroMixer, Inna, MicroTint, TintMaster, V1, and VR1 are
trademarks of Fluid Management, registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Every eort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate.
Fluid Management is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Fluid Management
1023 Wheeling Road
Wheeling, Illinois 60090-5776 USA
800-462-2466
http://www.uidman.com
Published in the United States.
Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes
neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Fluid Management assumes no
responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

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Safety Precautions
• Read this guide and all
warning labels before
using the machine.
• Keep this guide in a safe
place.
• Read and adhere to all
Warning and Caution
labels on the machine.
• Prepare, level, and clear the
area where the machine
will be installed.
• To avoid risk of re or
injury, unplug the power
before servicing electrical
components.
• DO NOT dispense
ammable materials.
• After installing, complete
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plumbing.
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lines are secure and in
place.
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grounded outlet only.
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all national and local codes.
• DO NOT install equipment
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equipment is used.
• DO NOT push any objects
into the air vents or
openings of your
equipment. Doing
so can cause re or electric
shock by shorting out
interior components.
• DO NOT • Ensure that
nothing rests on your
equipment’s cables and
that the cables are not
located where they can be
stepped on or tripped over.
NOTE: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above, and persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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Important Safety Information
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Warnings
• This machine draws 10
amps at 120 ± 10% VAC.
• This machine draws 5
amps at 220/230 ±10%
VAC.
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provided plug.
• Improper use of
grounding plug can result
in risk of electric shock.
• Hazardous moving parts.
Keep fingers and other
body parts away.
Cautions
• Check with a qualified
electrician or service
person if grounding
instructions are not
completely understood
or if in doubt as to
whether product is
properly grounded.
• DO NOT user an adapter
or extension cord with
this product.
• This unit must be plugged
into a dedicated electrical
line.
• To reduce risk of electric
shock or injury, use
indoors only.
• Never force a connector
into a port. If the connector
and port do not join
with reasonable ease,
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match. Make sure that the
connector matches the port
and that you have
positioned the connector
correctly in relation to the
port.
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or nominal 220 volt circuit where applicable and has a grounding plug.
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Technical Specications
Height: 43” (109 cm)
Width: 45” (114 cm)
Depth 43” (109 cm)
Weight (Empty Canisters):
700 pounds (317 kg)
Maximum power:
• 120 volts +/- 10%, 60 Hz,
10 amp
• 220/230 volts +/- 10%,
50/60 Hz, 5 amp
Environmental
Conditions*
• Operating temperature:
between 50oF(10oC) and
104oF (40oC)
• Relative humidity: between
5% and 85% without
condensation
Optional Accessories
• Computer with 17” Flat
Screen Monitor, Keyboard
& Mouse
• Label Printer
• Barcode Scanner
• Surge Protector
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of colorants used (information provided by paint manufacturer).
The specications shown are for the machine only.
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ALWAYS shut o the power
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equipment
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equipment
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a. Plug the power adapter into the power
connector on the bottom of the printer.
b. Plug the other end of the power cord into
a power outlet.
c. Plug the USB cable into the bottom of the
printer.
The blue light on the front of the printer
should be on if the printer is ready.
- Click the Print Label (F5) button to print
labels when dispensing a formula.
4
a. Unpack the printer.
b. Make sure you
have these items:
-CD - ROM
-Quick Start Guide
-Roll of labels
-USB cable
-Label printer
-Power cable
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c. Plug the power
cord into the power
adapter.
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3
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port on the back of the computer.
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Connecting the label printer (optional)

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a. Unpack the barcode scanner.
b. Make sure the barcode scanner and the
cable are included.
c. Turn on the computer.
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3
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the port in the bottom of the scanner’s
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on the back of the computer
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8After enabling the barcode scanner, you can
test the scanner by dispensing.
a. Open the Dispense menu.
b. Select a formula.
c. Click the Dispense button. If you receive
a prompt that says, “Please Scan the Base
Barcode”, you have successfully enabled
the bar code scanner.
7a. Check Print Override Base to allow
operators to manually override using
scanner.
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if you are using barcodes to identify
formulas from other color chips.
a. Check the Barcode Scanning Enabled box
on the Barcoding and Extra Options tab.
b. Click Apply Changes, then click Yes and
OK.
c. Close.
6
5Locate FM_Customizer from Fluid
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a. Type in “service” when you are prompted
for the password.
b. Click Check.
Getting Started
Connecting the barcode scanner (optional)

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Cautions
• DO NOT operate the
dispenser until it is in a
permanent location.
• DO NOT dispense if
canisters are empty
• Before dispensing colorant
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must complete a manual
dispense.
• DO NOT dispense without a
container in place.
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individual colorant.
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empty canister.
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For 1-gallon containers, lower the shelf
and place the container underneath the
nozzle. Use LED lights to align in center of
container.
For 5-gallon containers, place them on
the roller conveyor (or optional slide shelf)
underneath the nozzle. Use LED lights to
triangulate the container hole.
For quart and pint containers, pull out the
shelf using the two pulls and place the
container underneath nozzle. Use LED lights
to align in center of container.
Getting Started
Using the shelves