Fluid Management Accutinter 8000 Elite User manual

Accutinter 8000 Elite | End User Guide
Getting Started
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Part No: 35616 Rev. E 10/2020

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 chemical, 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 FMDirectSM,
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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ACCUTINTER 8000ELITE
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Fluid Management Accutinter 8000Elite
Once you’ve installed your Accutinter 8000Elite Dispenser, what’s next? In this booklet, you’ll
nd more information to help you get the most from
your new Fluid Management Accutinter 8000Elite .
ACCUTINTER 8000ELITE

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Contents
About this Guide
5 How to Use this Guide
5 For Your Safety
Important Safety Information
6 Information and Instruction Labels
6 Safety Notice Information
6 General Safety Information
6Air Circulation
7 Grounding
7 Danger
7 Caring for Your Computer
7 Communication Regulation Information
Getting to Know Your Accutinter 8000Elite
8 Technical Specications
8 Environmental Conditions
8Optional Accessories
9Accutinter 8000Elite Features
9 Tips to Improve Operation
Getting Started
10 Installation
11 Unpacking and Set Up
13 Connecting the label printer (optional)
14 Connecting the barcode scanner (optional)
16 Preparing and relling the canisters
18 Preparing the system
19 Using the shelves
Basic Operations
20 Welcome to ColorPro4
21 Main menu
22 Dispensing from Formula Book
24 Manual dispensing
25 Using external data source and dispense queuing
26 Adjusting formulas
27 Using color scaling
28 Purging the lines
29 Stirring the colorants
30 Using ColorPro Help
Maintenance, Care and Use
31 Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
32 Equipment troubleshooting
36 ColorPro troubleshooting
Service
38 FMDirect
38 Upgrades and Replacement Parts
38 Obtain Warranty Service
Warranty
39 Fluid Management Statement of Limited Warranty
Index
42 A - W
Appendix
43 Suggested Cleaning Maintenance Guide

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How to Use this Guide
This Guide is organized into nine sections. Each section provides detailed information
on Accutinter 8000Elite topics and provides a basic reference that can be used to help
you with specic issues.
This Guide provides the information for installing your Accutinter 8000Elite,
dispensing for the rst time, and using ColorPro. This publication also includes basic
troubleshooting suggestions, customer service help, information, daily and preventative
maintenance procedures, and warranty information.
Your Accutinter 8000Elite dispenser includes detailed illustrated labels for how to
clean the nozzles located inside the top canister cover of the machine. You can also
nd daily maintenance instructions in this guide on page 31. Make sure to follow these
directions for the best performance of your machine.
ColorPro has basic information about using your Accutinter in the Help section of the
software.
If you have internet access, the most current information for your Accutinter 8000Elite
is available from the worldwide web at http://www.uidman.com.
For Your Safety
Customer safety is important. Our products are designed to be safe and effective.
However, dispensers are electrical equipment. The Accutinter line is safe, fast, and
reliable—designed to bring many years of operation. There are precautions you can
take to avoid damage to the equipment or bodily injury before operating. By carefully
following the instructions in this document and the warning and maintenance labels
on the machine, you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer work
environment.
Equipment can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is
serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected
and, if necessary, repaired by a Fluid Management authorized service technician.
DO NOT take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact Fluid
Management at 1.800.462.2466 for assistance.
About this Guide
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
a purge and check the
plumbing.
• Check that canisters and
lines are secure and in
place.
• Plug into an approved
grounded outlet only.
Make sure the outlet meets
all national and local codes.
• DO NOT install equipment
in an area that water jet
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.

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Important Safety Information
Information and Instruction Labels
You should become familiar with the information labels afxed to the machine, as well as
the warnings, cautions, and notes which appear throughout this guide.
Read all the warning labels on the exterior and interior of the dispenser. If the labels
become damaged or unreadable, you may purchase replacements from Fluid
Management Customer Service.
Safety Notice Information
The two main notices used in this Guide and on the
Accutinter 8000Elite are Warning and Caution. A Warning
notice tells you about a hazard that could cause serious
injury to you or extensive damage to the equipment. This
information is featured in the beginning of the guide to
emphasize safety.
When you see a Warning notice in this guide, read it carefully before continuing with the
operation of the machine. Take all necessary precautions to avoid potential injury.
A Caution notice tells you about a danger that could cause
injury to you or minor damage to the dispenser. When you
see a Caution notice in this guide, read it carefully and be
sure you understand it before continuing.
General Safety Information
DO NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by Fluid
Management Customer Service. Use only a Fluid Management Authorized Service
Technician to repair your equipment. Please note that some parts can be upgraded or
replaced by the customer. Fluid Management identies those parts as such and provides
documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those
parts. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements.
ALWAYS make sure that the power is turned off and that the machine
is unplugged before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact Fluid Management Customer Service.
Air Circulation
Your computer and monitor for your dispenser produce heat. The computer has
a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through
vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in
a malfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks
the air vents. Allow 4 inches (101.6 mm) clearance around air vents.
•WARNING
HAZARDOUS
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS
•CAUTION:
POTENTIAL
SAFETY
HAZARD
WARNING:
Unplug before
servicing
WARNING:
DO NOT use with or
near flammables
Use a dedicated
15 amp circuit

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Important Safety Information
Warnings
• This machine draws 10
amps at 120 ± 10% VAC.
• This machine draws 5
amps at 220/230 ±10%
VAC.
• DO NOT modify the
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,
they probably do not
match. Make sure that the
connector matches the port
and that you have
positioned the connector
correctly in relation to the
port.
Grounding
This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape for the
electric current. This product is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire
and an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Danger
Improper installation of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the
grounding wire to either at blade terminal. The insulation wire with green or
green and yellow stripes on the outer surface is the grounding wire.
Check with a qualied electrician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt about whether the product is properly
grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided. If it will not t into the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Caring for Your Computer
Disconnect the power plug on the computer (by pulling the plug, not the cord)
if any of the following conditions exists:
• You want to remove any parts.
• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
• You spill something into the case.
• Your computer is exposed to rain, ooding, or any other excess moisture.
Keep the at panel monitor in room temperature conditions. Excessive cold
or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal display of the
monitor.
Communications Regulation Information
Safety and regulatory compliance Information
See the afxed labeling on the machine. ETL Listed, conforms to UL STD
1450. Certied to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 68.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This product is for use on a dedicated nominal 120 Volt (US only)
or nominal 220 volt circuit where applicable and has a grounding plug.
NOTE: Review the weight limits referenced in your computer documentation
before placing monitor or other devices on top of your computer.

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Getting to Know Your Accutinter 8000Elite
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
*NOTE: Environmental conditions are strictly based on the types
of colorants used (information provided by paint manufacturer).
The specications shown are for the machine only.
Top Covers
Spill Trays
Canisters
5-gallon Container
Platform
1-gallon
Container Shelf
Quart/Pint
Container
Shelf
Roller Conveyor
(optional Slide
Shelf)
Monitor/
Keyboard
Stand
Computer
Storage Area