REITEL STAR User manual

Operating Instructions
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
STAR
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen - Germany
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.reitel.com | [email protected]

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Dear Customer!
The STAR is a steam cleaner with a single steam level. Grease, sticky wax, pickling agents,
various contaminants and adhesives are gently removed without affecting the object itself.
Environmentally safe, because no chemicals are needed.
Any other use or use beyond this is deemed improper. For resulting damage the
user/operator of this device is solely responsible.
Prior to installation of the device operating instructions and especially the safety instructions
must be read and followed by all personnel who use this device.
After having unpacked the device, please check carefully whether transportation damages of
any kind have occurred. If that is the case, the carrier or manufacturer must be notified within
3 days. The company will not be responsible for any damages found after that.
These operating instructions must be read and followed by all personnel who use this device.
To ensure quick access we recommend to keep it at a safe place near the device. In case of
loss it can be ordered at a nominal fee from the manufacturer.
This document is protected by the copyright law. Passing on or duplication of this document
or extracts thereof, evaluation and communication of its contents are not authorised. In case
of loss it can be ordered at a nominal fee from the manufacturer.

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INDEX
EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................. 4
BASIC EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................... 4
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 4
OPERATING ELEMENTS................................................................................................ 5
TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................. 8
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................. 8
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................10
OPERATION................................................................................................................10
CHRONOLOGICAL RUN OF OPERATION..........................................................................10
DECALCIFY THE DEVICE WHEN USING NON-DISTILLED WATER.........................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................11
MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................12
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................13
DISPOSAL REGULATIONS ........................................................................................16
SPARE PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................17
EU DIRECTIVE ............................................................................................................18

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Equipment
Basic Equipment
•Steam Cleaner STAR
Special Accessories
•Order-No.: 20107000 Wall holder
•Order-No.: 20121000 Hand pump for descaling
•Order-No.: 90410000 Descaler, 1.000 ml
•Order-No.: 10106000 BIOSTEAM CENTER with suction
•Order-No.: 20200000 Water softening device DELIMER COMFORT

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Operating Elements
1 Housing
2 Main switch
3 Control lamp “lack of water”
4 Control lamp “heating“
5 Heating controller
6 Tank cap
7 Steam gun
8 Steam gun hose
9 Deflector plate
10 Safety valve
11 Temperature limiter
12 Device’s fuse
13 Steam gun switch
14 Pistol clip or holder
15 Contact screw

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Fig.: Device view
1
2
3
6
7
8
4
5
9
10
Fig.: rear view
Abb.: side view
Fig.: safety valve
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11
12
13
15

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Technical Data
Line voltage
230 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Current consumption
1200 W
Height (+ handle) / width (+ handle) / depth
280 / 330 / 330 mm
Weight
8 kg
Pressure
0 - 4 bar variable
Temperature
150 °C
Volume
3,5 l
Control
Pressure via temperature
Steam level
1
Filling
Manual
Housing
Laminated steel
Made in Germany (Subject to Modification)
Fig.: Posture for detailed cleaning
Fig.: Posture for fast operation and high ergonomics

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Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions
•All equipment undergoes final inspection and testing before leaving our factory. However,
if equipment is damaged during shipping or through any other circumstances, it must not
be used in service. Please check the device regularly for damages. Damaged parts
should be replaced immediately.
•All power/air/water/gas sources should be rated for the demands of the device as listed in
the technical data sheets. Maximum ratings must not be exceeded. All VDE (Verein
Deutscher Elektro-Ingenieure) standards should be followed. Equipment should be
grounded according to standards.
•Adherence to valid regulations regarding necessary checks (e.g. according to Accident
Prevention & Insurance or electrical equipment) is exclusively taken over by the
buyer/user of this product.
•This device has been designated to be used only for its intended purpose. All other
applications must be prohibited for safety reasons as otherwise the manufacturer’s
warranty expires.
•The device should be set-up in a clean, well-ventilated room, if necessary under a hood.
•Supporting surfaces should be straight, flat and adequately stable.
•Don’t place anything on top of the machine.
•To avoid injury, appropriate protection should be worn (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, safety
shoes, hearing protection etc.)
•If the machine is defective or working improperly it must be taken out of service. In case
of further use of the machine the owner will be held responsible for any consequential
damage.
•To prevent accidents from water, fire or explosion, all power/air/water/gas sources should
be turned off after working hours and during breaks, and secured against unauthorized
access.
•When carrying out maintenance works or repairs or when opening the device always turn
off the main power switch and unplug the whole unit.
•Repairs should be carried out only by the manufacturer or by qualified and certified
personnel appointed according to chapter 7 –warranty.
•In case of leaking water out of housing or tank shut down device and call service.
•Check all hose connections for leak tightness, if necessary tighten hose clamps again

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Specific Safety Instructions
Note:
•Keep a minimum safe distance of 100 cm from the safety valve (back) to traffic areas
or workplaces –Danger of scalding.
•Ground yourself by touching the steam gun handle (7) and the contact screw (15).
Alternatively lay your hand flat on the steam cleaner’s housing. (Gases or fluids flowing
through pipes generate static electricity. For safety reasons static electricity is
discharged during evaporation by the contact screw at the steam gun’s handle. If the
user gets an electric shock when touching the device or the steam gun the person was
exposed to static electricity before. The combination of floor covering and shoe soles is
often the reason, falling outside the sphere of influence of the steam cleaner’s
manufacturer)
•We recommend to fill this device only with decalcified or distilled water (damage due to
limescale deposits is not covered by warranty). Decalcification depending on water
hardness: every one or two weeks. Not necessary if distilled water is used (we
recommend special accessories: Water softening device DELIMER COMFORT).
•The device must not be filled under pressure and not be connected to the water supply.
•The steam jet is only to be aimed at objects which need cleaning, never at living beings.
•Only clean objects appropriate for this purpose, if necessary first clean sample or test on
an inconspicuous area.
•The tank cap (6) may only be opened if the device is not under pressure.
•The device may not be filled when the radiator is hot and the tank is empty (danger of
scalding).
•The device should be filled every morning when it is still cold in order to preserve the
heating aggregates as well as gaskets. Furthermore an unintended break will be avoided.
•In case of leaking water (caution: hot) out of housing or tank shut down device (see
chapter 5 Troubleshooting).
•Gases or fluids flowing through closed tubes or hoses generate static electricity. It should
be continuously discharged. If static electricity is noticeable before using the steam gun,
the user was exposed to static electricity before (e.g. carpets, shoes).
•Keep a safe distance.

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Installation
The equipment delivered is ready for immediate use. The sealed plug can be connected
directly to the mains supply 230 V / 16 A. For installation please refer to chapter 2.
Operation
Chronological run of operation
1. Use the device only when it’s filled with water. (Pay attention to safety notes in chapter
2!) In order to avoid an unintended dry run a daily filling in the morning is recommended.
Turn heating control (5) completely to the left (if necessary ventilate tank by activating
steam gun). Fill the device only in a cold state. Open tank cap (6) and fill in distilled or
decalcified water up to the edge (a filling funnel is recommended). Tighten tank cap (6)
hand-tight.
2. Turn main switch (2) on. Set heating control (5) to max. by turning in clockwise direction.
If the heating control is not set to max., the control lamp heating (4) might shine, although
the tank was filled up. However the STAR is ready for operation, but at low temperature.
The heating is automatically activated and the lamp (4) shines. After approx. 18 min.
pressure has built up and the control lamp (4) goes out.
3. Adjust steam pressure with controller (5).
4. For dry steam please press steam gun switch (13). (Pressure builds up only in the upper
quadrant of the control area. Pressure builds up with a slight delay).
Decalcify the device when using non-distilled water
1. Turn off the main switch (2).
2. Let the device cool down and empty the tank.
3. Fill in decalcifying agent. (Attention: Use decalcifying agent only for its intended purpose
and respect the instructions of the manufacturer!)
4. Close the tank (6).
5. Switch main switch (2) on. As soon as pressure starts building up (control by activating
steam gun switch), turn the controller (5) down. For decalcifying the steam valve put the
device in some short intervals on the left side and activate the steam gun switch (13).
Then put the device in an upright position and let the decalcifying agent take effect.
6. Let the device cool down. Release pressure and empty the tank. For easy emptying, use
the optional hand pump for descaling.

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Troubleshooting
Machine doesn’t work after turning it on.
a. Check the building’s fuse.
b. Check device’s fuse.
Safety valve (10) opens or water leaks.
a. Slightly down-regulate controller (5) and
call service. ATTENTION: If available
don’t remove cover and don’t close
opening.
b. Tank is overfilled →drain some water
out.
Control lamp (3) shines, although water has
been filled in and steam has been taken
out.
Temperature limiter (11) or heating control
(5) switched off by itself →Set heating to
max. and press temperature limiter at the
back of the device again after cooling
down.
Tank cap (6) untight
→Replace tank cap or seal.
No steam
Device might be calcified, valve might be
blocked, switches or valves might be
defective →call service
No steam pressure.
Control unit (5) is not set to max.
Steam gun drops.
Device might be calcified, valve might be
blocked →
Decalcify
Electric shocks to the user’s hand.
Permanently touch contact screw (15) at
the steam gun
(see chapter 2.2 Specific safety
instructions).
High seal abrasion.
→Ventilate tank with steam gun switch
(13).
Device doesn’t work after turning it on
(main switch (2) doesn’t shine.
Socket without tension →Check the
building’s fuse.
Device fuse blown.
→Unplug the device and change the fuse
(12) .
Short circuit
In case of leaking water out of housing or
tank shut down machine and call service.
Attention: Water temperature might be up
to 145 degree C. –Danger of scalding!

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Maintenance
•Please check the device regularly for damages. Take care of visible damages at the
housing or cable.
•Using hard water we recommend to decalcify the unit regularly (chapter 4.2 “Decalcify the
device when using non-distilled water”).
Note
Clean and protect your device at regular intervals with the REITEL stainless steel
care spray (order -no.: 90405000) to remove lime, plaster and dust as well as other
contaminants from the surface of the equipment and to prevent corrosion. The
spray creates a lasting, water repellent protective film which helps keep the
equipment clean.

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Warranty
We, REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH, offer a 1 year’s warranty beginning from the proven
date of purchase. This warranty covers all defects traceable to materials, design or
workmanship. The following warranty regulations are applicable:
Within the warranty period Reitel Feinwerktechnik GmbH or an authorised distributor agrees
at its sole option, to perform repair or replace this product at no charge covering all defects
traceable to materials, design or workmanship. Warranty only applies to appropriate use and
regular maintenance of this product according to the operating instructions. Claims under
warranty are restricted to complementary performance. Additional claims, especially claims
for indemnifications, are not covered by this warranty.
1.
Warranty claims have to be addressed to the distributor the product was purchased from or
directly to our service department.
Contact:
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20
49152 Bad Essen
Germany
Phone: [phone] (Service Department)
Phone: [phone] (Reception)
Fax-No: [phone]
2.
In case of warranty claim application the sales receipt or your purchase invoice showing the
date of purchase of the product and the serial number must be furnished. Securely pack and
ship the device, freight charges prepaid, at your own risk to us, along with a report describing
the defect. We reserve the right to decline warranty if this information has been removed or
modified after purchase of the product or if it is not included.
3.
Warranty repairs have to performed by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH or by authorised
distributors. Repairs performed by non-authorised companies will void the claim for refund
since damages to the product resulting hereof are not covered by warranty.
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If the unit sent in for repair or replacement is still under the original warranty then warranty is
to the end of the original 1 year warranty.
5.
If the unit is destined to be operated in another country than originally intended and
manfuctured for, modifications to the product might be necessary to comply to special
technical and /or safety standards of that specific country. Such modifications are no defects
traceable to materials, design or workmanship and are therefore expressly excluded from
warranty claims.
Modification costs or damages arising from operation of the product under deviating
conditions are not covered by warranty.
6.
Exclusions from warranty:
−Service and maintenance work as well as repair and replacement of consumables
according to our consumables‘ list
−Transportation cost of the machine or installation and dismounting expenses incurred
−Damages due to use of the product other than for its intended purpose
−Damages due to faulty installation or insufficient maintenance of the product (e.g.
decalcification)
−Damages due to natural disaster e.g. lightning, water, fire, act of nature beyond
control, war, inadequate line voltage, insufficient ventilation, no decalcification,
insufficient care and cleaning or non-adherence to operation and maintenance
instructions according to the accompanying operation guide.
−Damage due to use of the product other than in accordance with the instructions
provided by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmH
−The warranty does not cover the cost of removal and replacement of parts and
accessories, unless supplied as original equipment by REITEL Feinwerktechnik
GmbH
−All kind of damages occurred not directly at the device as well as consequential
damages (e.g. damages to furniture due to a lack of water, downtime of the machine,
material, lost working hours, wages and other consequential damages).
This warranty shall be rendered null and void if:
−the product has been subject to any modification, repair or replacement other than as
authorised by REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
−the product is continued to be operated despite a functional defect

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7.
The warranty is device specific and may be claimed, within the warranty period, by any
person who has legally acquired the device.
8.
Consumables are excluded from warranty. Spare parts are subject to a warranty coverage of
6 months against all defects traceable to materials, design or workmanship according to
these warranty regulations.
9.
Legal default claims on the part of the purchaser remain unaffected by this warranty.
10.
We reserve the right to charge a fee if repair of the device is rejected and the device is
destined to be sent back unrepaired.
11.
Please note:
Upon repair or replacement of this unit, personal data and settings might get lost or
damaged. We don’t accept liability for all kind of data loss. The customer is advised to
backup essential programs and data before sending for service.
12.
This warranty shall be interpreted in accordance with German law to the exclusion of UN
sales law. Place of jurisdiction is our business location.
13.
If any provisions of this warranty are judged to be illegal or unenforceable, the continuation in
full force and effect of the remaining provisions will not be prejudiced. The provisions of this
warranty judged to be illegal or unenforceable shall be construed so as to give effect to the
intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable and to give effect to
section 13 hereof.
14.
Should you need to borrow a device while your device is being repaired, please contact
Messrs. REITEL or your distributor. These loans are a service for which availability cannot
necessarily be guaranteed. After the warranty period, a free may be charged for loan
equipment as well as for shipping and packaging.

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Disposal Regulations
According to valid laws our devices are properly disposed of according to B2B –
Regulations for proper disposal. Pls. contact your local dealer for additional
information.

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Spare Parts List
Order-No.:
Qty.
Unit
E6291010
Steam nozzle 1,5 mm assy
1
piece
E6291000
Steam nozzle (standard) 2,5 mm assy
1
piece
E6065810
Steam gun complete with hose
1
piece
E6065850
Steam gun (black), completed
1
piece
20110000
Extra hose extension - 2,30m
1
piece
27000800
Tank cap seal 5 pcs./pack
1
Pack
E6225700
Rubber ring for funnel
1
piece
E6063600
Heating (incl. sealing set E6060000)
1
piece
E6060400
Clip for steam gun incl. Holder
1
piece
E6060000
O-ring seal set for heating
1
set
E7209700
Switch for black steam gun
1
piece
E6069900
Pump for decalcification, manual operation
1
piece
E6064800
Switch with green lamp
1
piece
E6065000
Key's protective cap (2 pcs.)
1
set
E6048700
Delay fuse 6,3 A
1
piece
E7413500
Round yellow signal lamp
1
piece
E7413400
Round red signal lamp
1
piece
E6063000
Tank cap without safety valve
1
piece
20100000
Wall mounting set
1
piece

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EU DIRECTIVE

Manufacturing is performed in compliance to Quality Mangement System ISO 13485:2016
incorporating established standards.
REITEL Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Senfdamm 20 | 49152 Bad Essen
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.reitel.com | [email protected]
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