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Operating Instructions
High-performance steam jet cleaner
Elmasteam GB
english
www.elma-germany.com
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1 General..............................................................................3
2 Important safety warnings .................................................3
3 Product description............................................................4
3.1 Delivered equipment and accessories........................4
3.1.1 Elmasteam 3 / Elmasteam 5 ................................4
3.1.2 Elmasteam 10 ......................................................4
3.1.3 Optional additional equipment..............................5
3.2 CE conformity .............................................................5
3.3 Product features..........................................................6
3.4 Functioning .................................................................6
3.5 Diagram: module variants...........................................7
3.6 Technical details.........................................................8
3.7 Safety devices.............................................................9
3.8 Elements top view.......................................................9
3.9 Elements front view.....................................................9
3.10 Elements back view..................................................11
3.11 Functioning of the fixed nozzle .................................12
3.11.1 Flexible hand piece ............................................13
4 Initial operation................................................................13
4.1 Placement and ambient conditions...........................13
4.2 Mounting of fixed nozzle with foot-activated switch
(option)
......................................................................14
4.3 Mounting flexible hand piece (option).......................15
4.4 Filling of the unit - Filling by hand .............................16
4.5 Automatic filling.........................................................16
4.6 Connection pump “Aquamatic” .................................17
5 Handling during operation...............................................18
5.1 Working with the hand piece.....................................19
5.2 Working with the fixed nozzle ...................................20
6 Cleaning options..............................................................20
6.1 Operation with hot water (Elmasteam 10 only).........20
6.2 Operation with compressed air.................................20
7 Maintenance / care / repair..............................................20
7.1 Monthly maintenance works .....................................21
7.2 Yearly maintenance works........................................22
7.3 Repair .......................................................................23
8 Putting out of action and waste disposal.........................24
9 Manufacturer’s contact address......................................24
General
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1 General
The present Operating Instructions are part of the delivered
equipment. They must be ready for use at any time and remain
with the unit in case of resale.
We reserve the right to carry out technical modifications on the
unit due to advanced development.
Reprints, translations and copying of any kind, including of parts
of the document, must be authorized by the editor.
The copyright remains with the editor.
These Operating Instructions are not automatically revised. For
the latest revised issue please contact the manufacturer and
editor of these Operating Instructions.
The manufacturer’s contact address is indicated on the last page
of the Operating Instructions.
2 Important safety warnings
Read carefully before initial operation!
Use the Elmasteam steam jet cleaner according to the Operating
Instructions. In case of improper use the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for the safety of the operating personnel and the
correct functioning of the unit.
The present steam jet cleaner has been designed for the
cleaning of items only. Do not steam clean living beings!
Intended use
After unpacking check the unit for possible transport damages. In
case of visible damages do not put the unit into operation.
Contact your supplier and forwarding agent.
Check for transport
damages
For safety reasons, the present unit must be connected to a
correctly grounded socket only. The technical details indicated on
the nameplate must correspond with the available mains
connection details, in particular those of the mains voltage and
current connected value.
Mains connection
Place the unit at a dry and sufficiently ventilated workplace. Keep
the unit dry!
Placement
For safety reasons, the steam jet unit must be operated by
authorized and sufficiently instructed personnel only.
Operating personnel
Caution! Hot surfaces
During operation, the unit cover, the steam outlet nozzle and the
drain plug heat up considerably.
Wrong operation may cause a risk of scalding by hot steam!
Caution! Hot steam
Unauthorized third persons must not stay within reach of the
steam jet. Be careful when operating the unit in order to prevent
injuries caused by hot steam.
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Switch the unit into „stand-by“ operating mode during operating
breaks. This prevents unintended activation of the steam outlet.
Do not open screw cap above 1 bar steam pressure.
In order to prevent electrical accidents and damage, do not
steam clean the unit and do not let any liquid enter the unit.
In case of any damage on the unit or if the unit has become wet
pull the mains plug.
The unit must be opened by authorized specialized personnel
only. Pull the mains plug before opening the unit.
Prevention o
f
electrical accidents
Do not operate the Elmasteam with empty water tank as this
might cause damage to the unit!
Filling
Operate the unit with water only and observe the instructions, in
particular those on the use of the pump (Aquamatic).
No chemical
additions
Carry out the maintenance works at regular intervals as
described in the present Operating Instructions in order to
guarantee the correct functioning of the unit and to keep the
safety standard (see section 7).
Repair must be carried out by authorized specialized personnel
only. Pull the mains plug before opening the unit.
In case of damage or faulty operation please contact your
supplier or the manufacturer of the unit.
Maintenance and
repai
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3 Product description
3.1 Delivered equipment and accessories
3.1.1 Elmasteam 3 / Elmasteam 5
• flexible hand piece or fixed nozzle with foot-activated switch
(optional)
• compressed air connection (inlet)
• connection for pump „Aquamatic“
• filling funnel
• pincette
• maintenance tube “M“ for monthly maintenance
• maintenance tube “J “ for yearly maintenance
3.1.2 Elmasteam 10
as Elmasteam 3 and 5, but with 2 outlets and 3 variants:
• 2x flexible hand piece
• 2x fixed nozzle with foot-activated switch or
• 1x flexible hand piece and 1x fixed nozzle
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3.1.3 Optional additional equipment
A B
D
C
Illustrations 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 Accessories
E F
Pump “Aquamatic"
for the automatic filling of the tank; can be retrofitted at existing
units
Order no.: 376 017 0000
A
Pincette with plastic tips
for grabbing and holding small items
Order no.: 376 071 0000
B
Sieve large – for the safe cleaning of small items
Order no.: 376 073 0000
C
Sieve small – for the safe cleaning of small items
Order no.: 376 072 0000
D
Collecting tank – for the controlled steam collection
Order no.: 376 070 0000
E
Transport cart for Elmasteam 5 and 10
Order no.: 376 080 0000.
F
3.2 CE conformity
The present Elmasteam steam jet cleaner is in compliance with
the CE marking criteria and the following EC directives:
73/23/EEC Low voltage directive
89/336/EEC EMC directive
97/23/EEC pressure units
The declaration of conformity is available from the manufacturer.
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3.3 Product features
• high-performance steam cleaner in modular design
• individually selectable / expandable units
• steam generation from standard tap water
• steam volume at outlet stepless variable
• simple handling by straightforward operating elements
• manometer pressure indication
• compressed air inlet (to be connected to external
compressor)
• modern safety devices, in compliance with the valid norms
(see section 3.2)
Operating modes Elmasteam 3 and 5:
• steam / compressed air (if compressed air connection is
available)
Operating modes Elmasteam 10:
• on the left steam / compressed air and on the right steam /
compressed air (if compressed air connection is available) or
• on the left hot water and on the right steam / compressed air
(if compressor air connection is available)
3.4 Functioning
In a safety pressure vessel, filled by hand or automatically, the
water is heated by means of a powerful heating element up to a
temperature of 173 °C. In the process, a steam pressure of
approx. 8 bar is created.
Pressure generation
The steam can be let out through various different nozzles; the
steam volume is variable.
Steam outlets
Tap water of standard water hardness. When filling is carried out
by hand, distilled water can be used. Advantage: monthly
decalcification of the tank is not required.
Water for steam
generation
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3.5 Diagram: module variants
Variants Inlet Variants Steam jet cleaner Variants Outlet
Elmasteam 3
flling by hand
filling funnel
variant A:
fixed nozzle with foot-activated
switch
Elmasteam 5
automtic filling
pump (Aquamatic)
variant B:
flexible hand piece
connection for external
compressed air inlet
Elmasteam 10
Operating modes:
Elmasteam 3 and 5:
steam / compressed air
Elmasteam 10
steam / compressed air / hot
water
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3.6 Technical details
Elmasteam 3 Elmasteam 5 Elmasteam 10
Mains voltage (Vac) 115 or 230 230 - 240 230 - 240
Mains frequency (Hz) 50 / 60 50 / 60 50 / 60
Mains connections shockproof plug
1 phase
USA: grounded
NEMA 5-20 plug
Shockproof plug
1 phase
USA: grounded
NEMA 6-15 plug
Shockproof plug
1 phase
USA: grounded
NEMA 6-15 plug
Power max. (VA) 1790 2950 2950
Current consumption max.
(A) 115V / 230V
15.5 / 7.8 12.8 12.8
Required mains fuses (A)
115V / 230V
20 / 10 16 16
Protection class IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
Pressure in vessel (bar) 8 8 8
Pressure vessel volume (litre) 3 5 10
Max. filling volume (litre) 2.6 4.5 9.0
Steam temperature at outlet approx. 160 C° approx. 160 C° approx. 160 C°
Housing dimensions
W x D x H (mm)
300 x 305 x 315 300 x 305 x 405 288 x 305 x 615
Units overall dimensions
W x D x H (mm)
300 x 410 x 330 300 x 410 x 430 300 x 410 x 640
Housing material stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Weight incl. foot-activated
switch (kg)
15.8 21.4 28.4
Variant A: fixed nozzle with
foot-activated switch
Variant B: flexible hand piece
Variant C: outlet option
1x hot water + 1x steam
- -
Variant A+A ; A+B ; B+B
- -
Variant C+A ; C+B
- -
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3.7 Safety devices
The Elmasteam steam jet cleaners are equipped with all required
safety devices, such as:
• pessure control valve
• steam discharge device in case of improper opening of the
closing screw cap of the tank
3.8 Elements top view
A
B
D
Illustration 3.1: Unit top view
C
screw cap of filling opening for manual filling
A
filling bead/collecting basin for overflow water
B
handles
C
ventilation slits
D
3.9 Elements front view
Elmasteam 3
B
Elmasteam 5
A C
D
E
Illustration 3.2: Operating elements Elmasteam 3 / 5
F
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Function switch
A
“off”: Turn the switch to „off“ to switch off the unit.
“steam outlet“: Position for letting out the remaining steam
pressure (before opening the closing screw cap of the tank).
“Stand-by“: Switch the unit to „stand-by” during operating
breaks. This prevents an accidental activation of the steam
outlet. The pressure in the tank is kept up. After switch-over to
„on“ the unit is immediately ready for operation.
“on“: This switch position activates the steam outlet.
Pressure manometer
B
Indication of the steam pressure in the tank (bar). As soon as the
pressure reaches 8 bar, the unit is ready for operation (see E).
Steam volume control at outlet
C
For the stepless regulation of the steam volume at the steam
outlet (nozzle) between 0% and 100%.
Visual indicator lamp „ready”
D
Is turned on as soon as the operating pressure of the tank is
reached and the unit is ready for operation.
Visual indicator lamp „running”
E
Is turned on when the steam outlet is activated.
Elmasteam 10
A B
C
G
D
E
F
Illustration 3.3: Operating elements Elmasteam 10
Visual indicator lamp „min water“
G
The minimum level of liquid in the tank has been reached. Fill the
tank.
Steam volume control for second outlet (ES10 only)
H
Description see D.
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3.10 Elements back view
Elmasteam 3
Elmasteam 5
A
F
B
D
C
G
H
Illustration 3.4a Elmasteam 3 + 5 back view
Elmasteam 10
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
G
H
Illustration 3.4b Elmasteam 10 back view
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compressed air inlet external connection for compressed air
(max. 6 bar)
A
steam outlet / to flexible hand piece connection
B
Thread for screwing on the supporting angle for the
flexible hand piece
C
electric supply foot-activated switch or hand piece
D
electric supply foot-activated switch or hand piece
E
electric supply pump “Aquamatic“
F
mains connection
G
ball valve: connection for automatic water supply pump
“Aquamatic“
and outlet duct for emptying of the tank
H
3.11 Functioning of the fixed nozzle
The connection socket for the fixed nozzle is on the front of the
unit (see illustration 3.1).
For mounting the fixed nozzle and the foot-activated switch
please follow the instructions given in section 4.2.
Mounting
The foot-activated switch controls the steam outlet at the fixed
nozzle. There are 2 switch positions (illustration 3.5).
activates compressed air
50% pressed down
activates hot steam (on Elmasteam 10 also hot water at outlet on
the left possible)
100% pressed down
50%
50%
100%
100%
Illustration 3.5: Foot-activated switch
Initial operation
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3.11.1 Flexible hand piece
The connection socket for the flexible hand piece is on the back
of the unit (see illustration 3.3).
For mounting the flexible hand piece please follow the
instructions given in section 7.3.
Mounting
The nozzle is controlled by means of the two keys on the hand
piece:
Control
activates compressed air (see A illustration 3.6)
Right key (white)
activates steam (see B illustration 3.6)
Left key (red)
On Elmasteam 10, the outlet on the right can be operated with
hot water, too.
B
A
C
Illustration 3.6: Flexible hand piece
4 Initial operation
4.1 Placement and ambient conditions
Check the Elmasteam for possible transport damages before
initial operation.
Check for transport
damages
In case of visible damages do not connect the unit to the mains.
Contact your supplier and forwarding agent immediately.
Place the unit in a dry and sufficiently ventilated place.
Keep a clear space of approx.10 cm at the back of the unit:
Placement
The outlet of the safety pressure valve is behind the ventilation
openings on the back of the unit. When the valve is activated,
steam will be discharged through the ventilation openings for a
short period.
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Risk of electrocution! In order to prevent electrical accidents
please observe the following instructions:
• Place the unit onto a dry and stable surface. Ensure that the
unit is sufficiently ventilated.
• Keep the workplace and the unit housing dry.
• Do not direct the steam jet or hot water jet onto the unit.
CAUTION
Temperature: + 5°C to + 40°C
No condensation.
Ambient conditions
Connect the Elmasteam to a suitable shockproof socket. The
technical details indicated on the nameplate must correspond
with the available mains connection details, in particular those of
the mains voltage and the current connection value.
Connect the unit to
the mains
4.2 Mounting of fixed nozzle with foot-activated
switch (option)
Ensure that the Elmasteam is switched off. Then proceed as
follows:
1. Open and remove the blind screw on the front of the unit
(illustration 3.2 C / illustration 4.2) by means of a fork wrench
(wrench size14 mm).
Mounting of fixed
nozzle
2. Position the fixed nozzle precisely rectangular onto the
connecting duct (illustration 4.3 B). The outlet of the nozzle
must point vertically downward.
3. Retighten the nut with the fork wrench. (Illustration 4.3:
Correctly mounted fixed nozzle).
4. Check if the nut is correctly tightened and if the nozzle is
fixed with ist outlet pointing vertically downward.
5. Connect the plug of the foot-activated switch to the socket on
the Elmasteam (illustration 3.4 D).
Mounting foot-
activated switch
Illustration 4.2: Connection with Illustration 4.3: Mounted fixed blind
screw nozzle
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4.3 Mounting flexible hand piece (option)
Ensure that the Elmasteam is switched off. Then proceed as
follows:
1. Open and remove the blind screw on the back of the unit
(Illustration 4.4) with a fork wrench (wrench size14 mm).
Mounting flexible
nozzle
2. Remove the fixed nozzle from the unit front (if available).
Close the outlet with the blind screw removed in step 1.
3. Position the union nut of the tube connection to the
connection duct. (Illustration 4.5)
4. Rescrew and tighten the union nut do not jam the nut.
5. Check if the nut is correctly tightened.
6. Mount the supporting angle for the tube (illustration 4.6).
7. Mount the supporting angle for the hand piece
(illustration 4.7).
Illustration 4.4 Connection with Illustration 4.5 Mounted fixed blind
screw nozzle
Illustration 4.6 angle support tube Illustration 4.7 angle support
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4.4 Filling of the unit - Filling by hand
For initial filling and for refilling after use of the tank water, use
the fulling funnel to fill tap water or distilled water.
Let heated unit cool
down
Risk of scalding by hot steam!
1. Let the unit cool down before opening! Do not open above 0
bar pressure!
2. Turn the function switch to „steam outlet“. Release the
remaining steam through the steam nozzle.
3. Slowly open the screw cap (the integrated pressure relief
system will release any remaining steam from the tank
when the screw cap is opened).
CAUTION
Switch off the unit (switch position “off“).
How to proceed
Turn the screw cap on the unit top (illustraion 3.1) counter-
clockwise.
Open the screw cap
Insert the funnel (included in delivered equipment) in the filling
duct.
Insert funnel
Risk of electrocution due to short circuit in the unit caused by
water entering the housing!
Fill the water carefully, avoid overfilling.
Keep the water from entering the ventilation slits in the unit
covers.
CAUTION
Fill in the water slowly! Ensure that only the required quantity is
filled (see section 3.6 Technical details, tank capacity). Any water
surplus is collected in the filling bead and must be wiped off.
Filling of tank
Close the screw cap.
Close the screw cap
If any water has entered the unit, let it dry over a period of
several hours.
The allowed filling quantity of the tank cannot be exceeded due
to the integrated overflow. The surplus water flows into the filling
bead.
4.5 Automatic filling
(Option pump Aquamatic)
The pump automatically fills the tank with the optimum quantity of
water. There are no idle phases due to required cooling-down
phases as when filled by hand.
Pump guarantees
optimum filling level
As soon as the water level in the tank goes below a certain level,
the pump automatically refills the tank up to the optimum level.
Connect the pump as described in section 4.6. Observe the
safety warnings to prevent damages on the pump.
How to connect the
pump
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Open the ball valve on the unit (illustration 3.4 D).
Open water supply
before operation
Open the water supply tap of the mains.
The tap and the ball valve on the pump must remain opened
during operation.
Risk of damage caused by water in case of loosened water
tube!
Shut down the water supply after operation or when the unit is
unattended.
NOTE
4.6 Connection pump “Aquamatic”
The pump with integrated pressure reducer is an optional
accessory and can easily be retrofitted at any time. Order no.:
376 017 0000.
Risk of damage to the pump!
Do not operate the pump with distilled water!
Connect the pump to the city water supply or water from a
softening water device only.
The conductance of softened water must have a value of at
least 15 μSiemens.
The pump requires a minimum pressure of 2 bar at the inlet.
NOTE
Ensure that the Elmasteam is switched off.
Mounting
1. Connect the pump supply duct (illustration 4.8. B) to the
water supply: you need a ½“ tube of the required length.
Connect the tube between the pump supply duct and the
adapter piece of the water tap by means of hose clamps.
Please ensure a secure and safe fixing of the hose.
2. Connect the pump outlet (illustration 4.8. C) to the water
connection (ball valve) of the Elmasteam (illustration 3.4. H).
3. Fasten the electric cable of the pump (illustration 4.8. A) to
the connection “pump” on the Elmasteam (illustration 3.4 F).
4. Open the ball valve on the Elmasteam (illustration 3.4 H).
5. Open the tap of the water supply.
6. Switch on the Elmasteam (switch position “on“).
For initial filling of the tank we recommend to open the screw cap
at the filling duct to let the air escape from inside the unit. As
soon as the LED “maximum” on the pump turns on the screw cap
can be closed again.
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Caution! The water tap and the ball valve on the pump must
remain opened during operation. Risk of damage to the
pump. Ensure that the water supply to the pump is stopped
as soon as the unit is left unattended for any length of time.
Water connections
must remain opened
during operation
When the Elmasteam is switched on, the pump automatically fills
the tank with the optimum quantity of water. As soon as the water
level in the tank goes below a certain filling level, the pump
automatically refills the tank up to the correct level. The filling
process is indicated by the yellow lamp “running” (illustration 7.2
D). When the maximum filling level of the tank is reached, the
green indicator lamp “maximum” is turned on (illustration 7.2 E).
Pump guarantees
optimum filling level
D E
A B C
Illustration 4.8 Pump back view Illustration 4.9 Pump front view
5 Handling during operation
For reasons of safety, the steam cleaner must be operated by
authorized and correctly instructed personnel only.
Authorized personnel
Risk of scalding by hot steam!
• Unauthorized third persons must not keep within reach of
the steam jet during operation of the unit.
• Ensure your own safety! Be careful when the steam outlet is
activated.
• Avoid hazardous situations caused by unintended activation
of the steam outlet. Switch the unit into „stand-by“ mode
during operating breaks.
CAUTION
Put the unit into operation as described in section 4.
Preconditions
Make sure before start-up that the tank is filled. Otherweise fill
the tank as described in section 4.
Tank must be filled
Switch on the Elmasteam by turning the function switch
(illustration 3.2 / 3.3 A) to the “standby” position. The unit starts
to generate pressure (see manometer, illustration 3.2 / 3.3 B).
Switch the unit in
position ”standby”
As soon as the operating pressure (8 bar) is reached, the green
lamp “ready” indicates that the unit is ready for operation. As
soon as a nozzle is activated the indicator lamp goes out.
Green indicator lamp
“ready”
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Turning the function switch to the “on” position: The steam outlet
can be activated now.
Switch the unit into ”stand-by“ operating mode during operating
breaks. This prevents unintended activation of the steam outlet.
Switch the unit in
position ”standby”
Use the recommended accessories for the safe holding of small
items: sieve small, sieve large or tweezers with plastic coating.
Holding the work
piece
For the protection of the work surface a special collecting basin
with plastic knobs is available (accessories). This device
prevents the uncontrolled steaming into the ambient space and
also protects the falling down of small items onto the floor (see
illustration 3.3).
Collecting basin
Check before cleaning if the cleaning item, the jewellery piece or
the dental surgery equipment is suitable for this kind of cleaning,
particularly with regard to their thermal and mechanical
resistance.
Suitability o
f
cleaning items
Keep the cleaning item approx. 1 cm from the nozzle when
holding it into the steam zone. Check the cleaning result at short
intervals (visual inspection).
Distance to steam
outlet
5.1 Working with the hand piece
Risk of static chargeing of the hand piece during steam
operation!
Hold the hand piece so that you are in permanent contact with
the grounding contact (see C illustration 3.6) on the side of the
hand piece.
The electric charge that might be created is not dangerous.
CAUTION
Activate the steam function by pressing the red (left) key on the
hand piece.
The steam outlet remains activated as long as the key is
pressed. (The hand piece heats up slightly during the process.)
Red key: steam
Release the key to interrupt the steam outlet.
(On the Elmasteam 10 this key also activates the hot water.
Optional: hot water at left outlet connection.)
Keep the cleaning item approx. 1 cm from the nozzle when
holding it into the steam zone. Check the cleaning result at short
intervals.
Cleaning of items
If the unit is connected to an external compressed air supply, the
nozzle can be used for compressed air, too. The cleaning item
can be dried with compressed air.
Follow-up drying
Activates the compressed air at the nozzle. Press the white
(right) key on the hand piece. If the key is released, the outlet of
compressed air at the nozzle is interrupted. (This function is
available only with correct compressed air connection on the
back of the unit. See section. 6.2).
White key:
compressed ai
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5.2 Working with the fixed nozzle
The steam/compressed air outlet at the fixed nozzle is controlled
by the foot-activated switch. As soon as the nozzle is activated,
the indicator lamp “running” in the operating panel is turned on.
Control via foot-
activated switch
There are two switch positions:
Switch positions
Activates the compressed air at the nozzle. (Only if the unit is
correctly connected to a compressor on the back of the housing.)
50% pressed down
Activates the steam. (On Elmasteam 10 this key also activates
the hot water. Optional: the ES 10 can be operated with hot
water via the left outlet connection.)
100% pressed down
Keep the cleaning item approx. 1 cm from the nozzle when
holding it into the steam zone. Check the cleaning result at short
intervals (visual inspection).
Cleaning of the items
If the unit is connected to an external compressed air supply, the
nozzle can be used for compressed air, too. The cleaning item
can be dried with compressed air.
Follow-up drying
6 Cleaning options
6.1 Operation with hot water (Elmasteam 10 only)
On the Elmasteam 10 the outlet on the left (either flexible hand
piece or fixed nozzle) can be operated with hot water. This
alternative operating mode is optional and must be requested on
ordering the unit, so that the steam cleaner can be manufactured
accordingly.
6.2 Operation with compressed air
After the cleaning o the item (steam or hot water), there is a
residual humidity on the material which can easily be dried by
means of compressed air.
All units are fitted with a norm-sized connection for compressed
air on the back of the housing. If a compressor is available the
unit can be connected to the compressed air system
(max. 6 bar !). (Connection illustration 3.4 A). The Elmasteam
can now be switched over between steam and compressed air
operating mode on the hand piece or by foot-activated switch.
Connection
7 Maintenance / care / repair
Maintenance works requiring the opening of the unit are not
necessary.
Do not open the unit
Read and observe the following instructions before carrying out
any maintenance works.
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