Whip Mix AquaSpense User manual

AquaSpense™
and AquaSpense SL™
User’s Manual
Whip Mix Corporation
361 Farmington Ave. • P.O. Box 17183 • Louisville, KY 40217-0183 USA
502-637-1451 • 800-626-5651 • Fax [phone] • www.whipmix.com

BOX CONTENTS
1 - Power Cord
1 - User’s Manual
4 - 1 Liter Bottles
1 - Scale
1 - Scale Cover
1 - 4 ft. Clear Extension Hose
1 - Inline Hose Connector
1 - Funnel
1 - Quick Start Guide
1 - Water Bottle Cap and Tubing
4 - Special Liquid Bottle Caps and Tubing (SL Units only)
ACCESSORIES
Water Cap Assembly (includes Cap and Bottle Hose) 09556
1 Liter Bottle 09555
Special Liquid Cap Assembly (includes Cap,
Special Liquid Hose and Bottle Hose) 09552
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Front/Rear View..................................................................... 2-3
Set Up .......................................................................................4
Programming the AquaSpense SL ............................................5
Programming the AquaSpense (Water only) .............................6
Running a Program ...................................................................6
Special Functions
Calibration......................................................................7
Scale Mode ....................................................................8
Set Language.................................................................8
Erase a Program............................................................8
Purge Liquid (SL Units only) ..........................................8
Prime Water Hose..........................................................9
Maintenance..............................................................................9
Replacing the Special Liquid Hose..........................................10
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 11
Specications ..........................................................................12
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SPECIAL LIQUID
DISTILLED WATER
SCALE
ARM TO
ACCESS HOSE
FRONT VIEW
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Note: Water only units do not have the Arm to Access Hose or the
Special Liquid bottle or holder.

SCALE
SOCKET
SPECIAL LIQUID DISTILLED WATER
POWER
CORD
SOCKET
ON/OFF
SWITCH
REAR VIEW
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SET UP
After unpacking the dispenser and all of its accessories, please follow
these installation instructions.
Place the dispenser on a level surface.
Position scale between the base legs of the dispenser (shown on page
2). Align scale so that the scale cover is directly beneath the dispensing
hose. Do not allow scale chassis to contact column or feet of
dispenser, this contact may result in inaccuracy.
Slide scale cord between stand and water bottle and attach the scale
cord to the scale socket on the back of the unit (shown on page 3).
Fill the water bottle with distilled water, secure cap and place the bottle
on the left side of the unit. Use water only; chemicals added here may
damage the internal pumps. You may use the included extension hose
and inline hose connector to allow the use of a larger container, such as
a one gallon jug. Insert the connector end into the clear tubing from the
unit and place the hose directly into a container.
(SL Units only)
The special liquid bottle can be lled with investment liquid or die stone
additive. Fill the special liquid bottle with liquid, secure cap by holding the
cap and turning the bottle until tight. Place the bottle on the right side of
the unit. The special liquid bottle is pressurized during operation. If the
cap is not tightly secured, air will escape and the liquid will not ow
properly.
Insert the power cord into the socket on the back of the unit (see page 3)
and plug the power cord into an outlet.
Turn the unit on using the switch located on the back of the unit.
CAUTION: Do not interchange the bottle caps. The gray cap is for the
special liquid side only, and the blue cap is for the water side only.
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PROGRAMMING THE AQUASPENSE SL
Programs can be added or edited in two ways. The rst method is g/mL,
a program based on grams of powder and mL of water and/or liquid (i.e.
100 grams of powder - 18 mL special liquid and 5 mL water). The second
method is by grams of powder and percentage (%) of special liquid
(i.e. 100 grams of powder - 80% special liquid and 20% water). Your
current lab method or manufacturer’s documentation may dictate which
programming method to use. Note: The unit will dispense water and/
or special liquid accurately for up to 1200 grams of powder, even if
the program entered is based only on 100 grams of powder.
g/mL program add/edit mode
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select Edit Program by mL/g.
3. Press the Enter button.
4. Use the or buttons to select a program number (1-15).
5. Press the Enter button.
6. Use the or buttons to select the numbers or letters to name the
program. Press the button to advance to the next position. Press
the button to move back to the previous space.
7. Once the name is complete, press the Enter button to move to the
next screen.
8. Use the or buttons to enter the amount of powder (in grams).
9. Use the or buttons to indicate the amount (mL) of Special Liquid
to dispense per the given powder weight above.
10. Press the Enter button.
11. Use the or buttons to indicate the amount (mL) of Water to
dispense to complete the total ratio (in mL).
11. Press the Enter button when complete.
12. The screen should display Program Saved.
% program add/edit mode
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the or arrow buttons to select Edit Program by %.
3. Press the Enter button.
4. Use the or buttons to select a program number (1-15).
5. Press the Enter button.
6. Use the or buttons to select the numbers or letters to name the
program. Press the button to advance to the next position. Press
the button to move back to the previous space.
7. Once the name is complete, press the Enter button to move to the
next screen.

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8. Use the or buttons to enter the total liquid required (in mL) and
powder (in grams). Note: Total liquid required is total volume of
both water and special liquid in mL.
9. Use the or buttons to indicate the special liquid concentration.
This is the percent of the special liquid only to be dispensed. 0%
dispenses only water, 100% dispenses only special liquid. You will
not be required to enter the percent of water (i.e. if you enter 80%
special liquid concentration, the unit assumes 20% water).
10. Press the Enter button.
11. The screen should display Program Saved.
PROGRAMMING THE AQUASPENSE (WATER ONLY)
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select Add Program.
3. Press the Enter button.
4. Use the or buttons to select a program number (1-15).
5. Press the Enter button.
6. Use the or buttons to select the numbers or letters to name the
program. Press the button to advance to the next position. Press
the button to move back to the previous space.
7. Once the name is complete, press the Enter button to move to the
next screen.
8. Use the or buttons to enter the amount of powder (in grams).
9. Press the Enter button.
10. Use the or buttons to indicate the amount of water to dispense
per the given powder weight above.
11. Press the Enter button.
12. The screen should display Program Saved.
RUNNING A PROGRAM
Before running a program, check that the special liquid hose end is not
clogged and will allow special liquid to ow (see the Maintenance section
on page 9 for more details).
From the Main Menu:
1. Use the or buttons and select Run Program.
2. Press the Enter button.
3. Use the or buttons to select the number of the program you
wish to run (1-15).
4. Place an empty bowl on the scale.
5. Press the Tare button.

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6. Remove the bowl from the scale and place the desired powder into
the bowl.
7. Return the bowl to the scale
8. Press the Start button.
The dispenser will begin to dispense the liquids separately, beginning
with water and nishing with special liquid. The display will indicate when
the program is nished and the unit will beep until the bowl is removed
from the scale.
Note: If the dispenser tries to dispense from either side for 30 seconds
(15 seconds for the water only unit) and the weight on the scale does not
increase, it will give an error. Usually this means it is out of water, special
liquid or the special liquid hose may be clogged (see Maintenance
section on page 9 for more details). Due to set time we suggest that the
failed batch be thrown away. Rell the empty bottle and then re-run the
program with fresh investment or stone.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU
Calibration:
The scale arrives calibrated from the factory. The calibration information
is stored in the scale, so changing scales will not necessitate a
recalibration. The scale should rarely, if ever, need to be calibrated.
1. Obtain a 500 g to 1200 g known weight. If needed, weigh an object
on a separate scale in order to calibrate the dispenser.
2. Be sure the rubber scale cover is clean.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Use the or arrow buttons to select Special Functions.
5. Press the Enter button.
6. Use the or arrow buttons to select Calibration.
7. Press the Enter button. The display will read “Enter Password” (The
password is 250).
8. To enter the password use the or buttons to select 2 as the
rst digit.
9. Press the button.
10. Use the or buttons to select 5 as the second digit.
11. Press the button twice.
12. Use the arrow buttons in the same fashion to enter the weight of
the object being used for calibration.
13. Press the button.
14. Place the weight on the scale.
15. Press the Enter button.

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16. The screen will display Yes or No. If yes is selected, the unit will
begin to calibrate the scale. If no is selected, the display will return
to the main menu.
17. Check calibration with the weight from above using Scale Mode.
Scale Mode:
Scale mode will cause the unit to operate like a laboratory scale. The
unit will not show a negative weight. If needed, use the Tare button to
re-set the zero of the scale.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the or buttons to select Special Functions.
3. Press the Enter button.
4. Use the or buttons to select Scale Mode.
5. Press the Enter button. The scale can now be used to accurately
weigh an object.
If checking calibration:
6. Place the same weight used during calibration on the scale.
7. Check the weight displayed against the known weight of the
object.
8. If the weight displayed does not match the known weight, then
repeat the calibration process. Otherwise press Menu or Abort to
return to the main menu.
Set Language:
1. Use the or buttons to move the cursor to the desired language.
The unit can display in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
2. Press the enter Key.
3. The unit will prompt for conrmation. Press Enter to conrm, or press
the Abort to abort and return to main menu.
Erase a Program:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the or buttons to select Special Functions.
3. Press the Enter button.
4. Use the or buttons to select Erase a Program.
5. Press the Enter button.
6. Use the or buttons to select the program number (1-15)
to erase.
7. Press the Enter button.
8. Press the Enter button again to erase the program or press the Abort
button to return to the main menu without erasing the program.