ページを印刷するHot Solvent Cleaning
Check your machines specification before attempting solvent cleaning. Only Sensei's with a built-in Hot
Recirculating Solvent Cleaning System PC2001 can clean using solvents.
Warning : When solvent cleaning always follow safety procedures detailed on the solvent detergent
container. Wear nitrile gloves, eye goggles or face visor and use suitable respirator mask and filter.
1. Fill Sensei solution tank to level above copper coil heat exchanger with the hottest water
available (up to 70C), ensuring heater element and low level float switch are covered. Plug in
mains lead to a 13 amp socket. Ensure that electrical supply is fitted with an R.C.D. earth leakage
trip.
2. Switch on green mains switch, then switch on heater switch. The neon light above the heater
switch will remain on until the heater is switched off by the pre-set thermostat at 70˚C.
3. Whilst the machine is heating to full temperature, attach the stainless steel cage to the water
tank fill opening, then fit 5 Ltr container of Ashbys Dry Clean Extra PC4502. Connect Solvent
Intake Hose to small female brass connector and immerse the open end into the 5 Ltr container.
Warning: Only products designed for this type of equipment can be used. Incorrect use of
products carries risk of fire or toxic contamination.
4. Connect Solvent Recirculation Hose to Sensei large female connector on Sensei. Connect large
female connector on Solvent Recirculation Hose to Curtain tool (for curtain cleaning) or Kleenrite
Upholstery Tool (for upholstery cleaning).
Connect Solvent Bleed Hose provided to small female connector on Solvent Recirculation Hose,
then put open end of Solvent Bleed Hose into a clean bucket.
When the neon light above the heater switch is off, the water is up to temperature and the
machine is ready to use. Ensure Flow Control Valve on Sensei is closed and switch on pump.
Solvent will be drawn from the 5 Ltr container, through a heating coil and be vented into the
bucket. Switch off pump immediately a steady flow of pure solvent is achieved.
5. Disconnect the Solvent Bleed Hose and connect the small female connector of the Solvent
Recirculation Hose to the small male connector on the Sensei.
6. Now switch back on and the solvent will circulate through the copper heat exchange system. The
Solvent Recirculation Hose will become hot.
7. Connect exhaust spigot at the rear of the Sensei and vent to outside atmosphere. Ensure no
animals or plants are near venting outlet.
Warning: The Sensei must always be vented safely to outside atmosphere. Only use heavy duty
Ashbys exhaust hose provided. Unsuitable hose will soften and collapse. If in doubt about hose
suitability call Ashbys for technical advice. Never block or obstruct venting or exhaust spigot.
Always allow Sensei to vent freely.
8. Connect Lightweight Solvent Vacuum Hose to Sensei vacuum tank hose spigot and solvent tool.
9. To commence cleaning once the solvent has reached the desired temperature, switch on both
pump and vacuum motor (solvent pump should already be switched on - see instruction 5).
10. Commence cleaning procedure as taught on Ashbys Training Course 1. Note: If unsure of solvent
cleaning methods and techniques call Ashbys for latest training course dates.
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