Rotary Sanitizer SNT-O3 Owner's manual

SANITIZER

SNT-O3

Rev.02

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SUMMARY

Revision of the Manual.....................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................6

1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED...........................................................7

2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENTS.........9

2.1 Glossary............................................................................................................9

2.2 Operator Safety Regulations............................................................................9

2.2.1 General Safety Regulations....................................................................................9

2.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation...............................................................................................9

2.2.3 Risk of Impact and Crushing................................................................................10

2.2.4 Hazards Caused by Moving Parts........................................................................10

2.2.5 Risk of Burning or Scalding..................................................................................10

2.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard...................................................................................11

2.2.7 Noise Hazard........................................................................................................11

2.2.8 High Voltage Hazard............................................................................................11

2.2.9 Poisoning Hazard.................................................................................................12

2.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings......................................................12

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOOD AND DOMESTIC

ENVIRONMENTS..........................................................................................13

3.1 Glossary..........................................................................................................13

3.2 Operator Safety Regulations..........................................................................13

3.2.1 General Safety Regulations..................................................................................13

3.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation.............................................................................................13

3.2.3 Poisoning Hazard.................................................................................................14

3.2.4 High Voltage Hazard............................................................................................14

3.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings......................................................14

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USING SANITIZER SNT-O3................15

4.1 Glossary..........................................................................................................15

4.2 General Rules.................................................................................................15

4.3 Operator Safety..............................................................................................16

4.4 Device Safety..................................................................................................18

5 OZONE (O3) SAFETY SHEET..................................................................20

6 FUNCTIONING OF THE RADIO DEVICES...............................................22

7 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION..........................................................23

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8 NORMATIVE INFORMATION....................................................................24

9 SANITIZER SNT-O3..................................................................................25

10 OPERATION............................................................................................26

11 DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................30

12 TECHNICAL FEATURES.........................................................................31

12.1 Sanitiser........................................................................................................31

12.2 Remote control............................................................................................33

13 POWER SUPPLY.....................................................................................34

13.1 Cigar lighter cable.........................................................................................34

13.2 Power Supply from the Mains.......................................................................35

14 POWER ON/OFF.....................................................................................36

15 COMMUNICATION .................................................................................37

15.1 Radio control.................................................................................................38

15.2 Display Unit...................................................................................................39

16 RADIO CONTROL: COMMANDS AND NOTIFICATIONS.......................40

16.1 Volume Selection..........................................................................................41

16.2 Programmed Maintenance Warning.............................................................43

17 NOTIFICATIONS VIA LED.......................................................................44

18 USE..........................................................................................................45

18.1 Preliminary Checks Before the Sanitation....................................................46

18.2 Sanitation......................................................................................................46

18.3 Post-Sanitation Checks................................................................................48

19 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF........................................................................49

20 APP AND SOFTWARE............................................................................50

20.1 Firmware Update..........................................................................................51

21 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................52

21.1 Filter Replacement........................................................................................53

21.2 Ozone Sensor Replacement.........................................................................61

21.3 Ozone Generator Replacement....................................................................61

21.4 Radio Control Battery Replacement.............................................................62

21.5 Cigar Lighter Cable Fuse Replacement........................................................63

22 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................64

23 LEGAL NOTICES.....................................................................................66

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SANITIZER SNT-O3 TECHNICAL MANUAL

Revision of the Manual

This document is revision 02of the SANITIZER SNT-O3 technical manual.

Issue Date: 23/06/2020

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing our product.

We are certain that you will get the greatest satisfaction from it and receive a great deal of

help in your work.

Please read through the instructions in this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Reading and understanding the following manual will help you to avoid damage or personal

injury caused by improper use of the product to which it refers.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to improve

the manual for any technical or marketing requirement; the company may do so at any time

without prior notice.

This product is intended to be used only by technicians specialised in the automotive field

and, in general, by personnel properly trained in environment sanitation operations with

ozone. For this reason the information, reading and understanding this manual cannot

substitute an adequate knowledge that who uses the product must have already acquired.

The sole purpose of the manual is to illustrate the functioning of the product sold. It is not

intended to offer technical training of any kind and users will therefore carry out any

interventions under their own responsibility and will be accountable for any damage or

personal injury caused by negligence, carelessness or inexperience, regardless of the fact

that this product has been used following the information contained in this manual.

Any additions to this manual, useful in describing the new versions of the program and the

new functions associated to it, may be sent to you through the technical bulletin service.

This manual is to be considered an essential part of the product it refers to. If it is resold, the

original buyer is therefore required to forward the manual to the new owner.

Reproduction, whole or in part, of this manual in any form without written authorisation by

the manufacturer is strictly forbidden.

The original manual was written in Italian, every other language is a translation of the original

manual.

protected by copyright and database rights. All rights are reserved by law and under

international conventions.

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1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED

The symbols used in the manual are described in this chapter.

Asphyxiation Risk

Explosion Risk

High Voltage Hazard

Fire / Burn risk

Poisoning Hazard

Corrosive Substances Risk

Noise Hazard

Moving Parts Risk

Crushing Risk

Risk of Stumbling

Laser Radiation Hazard

General Risk

Mandatory reading

It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in serious permanent injury or death.

It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in serious permanent injury or death.

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It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor injury.

This is not a safety symbol.

It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in material damage.

This is not a safety symbol, but indicates important

information.

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2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR AUTOMOTIVE

ENVIRONMENTS

The safety rules indicated below refer to the behaviours to adopt when operating in

automotive environments (e.g. inside a workshop).

2.1 Glossary

•

Equipment: the totality of the tools and devices used to carry out the assigned tasks.

•

Operator: qualified person, adequately trained to carry out the tasks assigned using the

equipment.

•

Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work.

2.2 Operator Safety Regulations

2.2.1 General Safety Regulations

•

The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober and not take drugs nor drink

alcohol before or when performing the tasks.

•

The operator must not smoke during device operation.

•

The operator must carefully read and understand all the information and instructions in

the technical documents provided with the tools and devices used to perform the tasks.

•

The operator must follow all the instructions provided in the technical documents.

•

The operator must always watch over the tools and devices during the various operating

phases.

•

The operator must make sure she/he is working in an environment which is suitable for

the operations that must be carried out.

•

The operator must report any faults or potentially hazardous situation in connection with

the workplace or the tools and devices used to perform the tasks.

•

The operator must carefully follow the safety regulations required for the workplace in

which she/he is working and required by the operations she/he has been asked to carry

out.

2.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation

Exhaust gases from internal combustion engines,

whether petrol or diesel, are hazardous to your health

and can cause serious harm to your body.

Safety Precautions:

•

The workplace must be equipped with an appropriate ventilation and air extraction

system and must be in compliance with standards according to current national laws.

•

Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed environments.

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2.2.3 Risk of Impact and Crushing

The vehicles which are undergoing A/C system

recharging operations and the equipment must be

properly blocked using specific mechanical blocks while

being serviced.

Safety Precautions:

•

Always make sure that the vehicle is in neutral gear (or that it is set in parking position

in case of a vehicle equipped with automatic transmission).

•

Always activate the hand brake or parking brake on the vehicle.

•

Always block the wheels on the vehicle with the specific mechanical blocks.

•

Make sure the device is stable, on a flat surface and that the wheels are locked with the

specific mechanical blocks.

2.2.4 Hazards Caused by Moving Parts

Vehicle engines include parts that move, both while

running and not running (e.g.: the cooling fan is

controlled by a thermal switch in connection with the

coolant temperature and can activate even when the

vehicle is off), that can injure the operator.

Safety Precautions:

•

Keep hands away from moving parts.

•

Disconnect the engine cooling fan each time the engine you are working on is still hot.

This will avoid the fan from becoming activated unexpectedly even when the engine is

off.

•

Do not wear ties, loose clothes, wrist jewellery or watches when working on a vehicle.

•

Keep connection cables, probes and similar devices away from the moving parts of the

engine.

2.2.5 Risk of Burning or Scalding

The parts that are exposed to high temperatures in

engines that are moving or have just stopped can burn

the operator.

Remember that catalytic mufflers reach very high

temperatures, able to cause serious burns or even start

fires.

Acid in the vehicle batteries is another potential hazard.

Safety Precautions:

•

Protect your face, hands, and feet by using suitable protection.

•

Avoid contact with hot surfaces, such as spark plugs, exhaust pipes, radiators and

connections within the cooling system.

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•

Make sure there are no oil stains, rags, paper or other inflammable material near the

muffler.

•

Avoid splashing electrolyte onto your skin, eyes and clothes, as it is a corrosive and

highly toxic compound.

2.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard

The following are potential fires and / or explosion

hazards:

•

The fuels used by the vehicle and the vapours

released by these fuels.

•

The refrigerants used by the A/C system.

•

The acid in the vehicle batteries.

Safety Precautions:

•

Let the engine cool down.

•

Do NOT smoke near the vehicle.

•

Do NOT expose the vehicle to open flames.

•

Make sure that the electrical connections are all well insulated.

•

Collect any fuel that might have spilled.

•

Collect any refrigerant that might have spilled.

•

Make sure you are always working in an environment equipped with a good ventilation

and air extraction system.

•

Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed environments.

•

Cover the openings of the batteries with a wet cloth in order to stifle the explosive gases

before proceeding in testing or recharging.

•

Avoid causing sparks when connecting cables to the battery.

2.2.7 Noise Hazard

Loud noises that may occur within the workplace,

especially during service operations, may damage the

operator's hearing.

Safety Precautions:

•

Protect your ears with suitable protective ear wear.

2.2.8 High Voltage Hazard

The mains voltage that powers the equipment in the

workplace and the voltage within the vehicle's ignition

system are a potential shock hazard to the operator.

Safety Precautions:

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Make sure the electrical system in the workplace is compliant to current national

standards.

•

Make sure the device being used is connected to ground.

•

Cut off the power supply voltage before connecting or disconnecting cables.

•

Do NOT touch the high voltage cables when the engine is on.

•

Operate in conditions of insulation from ground.

•

Work with dry hands only.

•

Keep conductive liquids away from the engine while working.

•

Never leave tools on the battery in order to avoid accidental contacts.

2.2.9 Poisoning Hazard

The hoses used to extract the gases can release toxic

gases, dangerous to the operator if exposed to

temperatures higher than 250 °C or in case of a fire.

Safety Precautions:

•

Should you inhale these gases, seek medical advice immediately.

•

Use neoprene or PVC gloves when eliminating combustion deposits.

2.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings

When using the equipment or carrying out ordinary maintenance (e.g. fuse replacement),

carefully follow the information provided below:

•

Do not remove or damage the labels/tags and the warnings on the equipment; do NOT

in any case make them illegible.

•

Do not remove, or block, any safety devices the equipment is provided with.

•

Only use original spare parts or spare parts approved by the manufacturer.

•

Contact your retailer for any extraordinary maintenance.

•

Periodically check the electrical connections of the tools and devices making sure they

are in good condition and immediately replacing any damaged cables.

•

Periodically check parts that are subject to wear and replace them if necessary.

•

Do not open nor disassemble the equipment for operations other than the ones indicated

in the MAINTENANCE chapter.

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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR FOOD AND DOMESTIC

ENVIRONMENTS

The safety rules indicate below refer to the behaviours to adopt when operating in domestic

(e.g. inside an accommodation facility) and food environments.

3.1 Glossary

•

Equipment: the totality of the tools and devices used to carry out the assigned tasks.

•

Operator: qualified person, adequately trained to carry out the tasks assigned using the

equipment.

•

Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work.

3.2 Operator Safety Regulations

3.2.1 General Safety Regulations

•

The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober and not take drugs nor drink

alcohol before or when performing the tasks.

•

The operator must not smoke during device operation.

•

The operator must carefully read and understand all the information and instructions in

the technical documents provided with the equipment.

•

The operator must follow all the instructions provided in the technical documents.

•

The operator must always watch over the equipment during the various operating

phases.

•

The operator must make sure she/he is working in an environment which is suitable for

the operations that must be carried out.

•

The operator must report any faults or potentially hazardous situation in connection with

the workplace or the equipment.

•

The operator must carefully follow the safety regulations required for the workplace in

which she/he is working and required by the operations she/he has been asked to carry

out.

(*) The monitoring must be done outside the environments being sanitised.

3.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation

Certain products and solvents may release fumes that

are harmful and can cause severe injuries.

Safety Precautions:

•

The workplace must be equipped with an appropriate ventilation and be in compliance

with standards according to current national laws.

•

Always refer to the safety sheets of the products used.

•

Always use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when carrying out the

tasks.

•

Should you inhale these gases, seek medical advice immediately.

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3.2.3 Poisoning Hazard

The accidental ingestion of some products can be

harmful and cause severe injures.

Safety Precautions:

•

Always refer to the safety sheets of the products used.

•

In case of ingestion, seek medical advice immediately.

3.2.4 High Voltage Hazard

The voltage in the mains that powers the equipment in

the workplace is a potential shock hazard for the

operator.

Safety Precautions:

•

Make sure the electrical system in the workplace is compliant to current national

standards.

•

Make sure the device being used is connected to ground.

•

Cut off the power supply voltage before connecting or disconnecting cables.

•

Operate in conditions of insulation from ground.

•

Work with dry hands only.

•

Keep conductive liquids away from the equipment.

3.3 General User and Maintenance Warnings

When using the equipment or carrying out ordinary maintenance (e.g. fuse replacement),

carefully follow the information provided below:

•

Do not remove or damage the labels/tags and the warnings on the equipment; do NOT

in any case make them illegible.

•

Do not remove, or block, any safety devices the equipment is provided with.

•

Only use original spare parts or spare parts approved by the manufacturer.

•

Contact your retailer for any extraordinary maintenance.

•

Periodically check the electrical connections of the tools and devices making sure they

are in good condition and immediately replacing any damaged cables.

•

Periodically check parts that are subject to wear and replace them if necessary.

•

Do not open nor disassemble the equipment for operations other than the ones indicated

in the MAINTENANCE chapter.

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4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USING SANITIZER SNT-O3

The technology used for the design and production testing of SANITIZER SNT-O3 makes it

a reliable, simple and safe device to use.

Personnel in charge of using SANITIZER SNT-O3 is required to follow the general safety

rules, use SANITIZER SNT-O3for its intended use only and carry out the maintenance

properly as described in this manual.

All the requirements based on the following must be assessed and applied:

•

Labour inspectorate.

•

Trade associations.

•

Vehicles manufacturers.

•

Anti-pollution regulations.

•

Environment sanitation.

This device was not designed per sanitising and

sterilising medical environments.

For this reason it must not be used for the sanitation of

environments such as:

•

operating rooms

•

dental studios

•

clinic

•

ambulances

and in general any environment in which medical

services take place or for which there are specific

ministerial regulations in terms of sterilisation and

sanitation.

4.1 Glossary

•

Device:SANITIZER SNT-O3.

•

Operator: person who uses the device.

•

Environment: any compartment in a vehicle (e.g. passenger compartment, boot, etc.),

dedicated to the transportation of people, animals, plants or goods, including containers

of a maximum size of 120 m

3

; any closed space, dedicated to the use by people (e.g.

hotel room) or to the storage of goods (e.g. warehouse) of a maximum size of 120 m

3

.

The definition of "operator" cannot be applied to minors or to

people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or without any experience or knowledge required.

4.2 General Rules

•

The operator must carefully read all the information and instructions in the technical

documents provided with the device.

•

If the operator is not able to read this manual, the operating instructions and the safety

indications, they must be read and discussed in the operator's native language.

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The operator that works on vehicles must have basic knowledge of mechanics,

automotive engineering, car repair and of the potential dangers that may arise during

self-diagnosis operations.

•

The operator that woks in different closed environments other than the ones connected

with the automotive environment must have appropriate knowledge regarding the

sanitation of environments.

4.3 Operator Safety

The ozone is toxic and irritating mainly for the respiratory

tracts (concentration > di 0.3 ppm), slightly for eyes and

rarely for the skin.

Extended exposure can cause severe injuries.

Safety Measures:

•

Do not access an environment being treated before the sanitation procedure is

completed.

•

Keep a distance of at least one metre from the environment being treated and from any

of its openings (e.g. door, window, liftgate, etc.).

•

In case of use in a vehicle: make sure there is a good ventilation in the workshop (at

least 4 complete air changes every hour) or, alternatively, carry out the sanitation

operations outdoors.

•

If you need to access an environment before the sanitation procedure completes

properly, wear protective glasses and a breathing mask that guarantees protection

against high concentrations of ozone (> 3.3 ppm).

•

In case of emergency and if you do not have a protective mask, breathe slowly and for

a short period of time through a wet cloth.

•

In case of illness, refer to the indications in the chart below:

Symptoms Inhalation Behaviour to adopt:

Irritation in nose,

throat, eyes

light Go outdoors until the symptoms go away.

Cough, headache,

nausea

average

Breathe medical oxygen until the symptoms go away.

This operation must be carried out under the

supervision of personnel adequately trained in first aid

operations.

Chest pain, breath

shortness

severe

Call for help.

Contact the emergency room immediately.

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The ozone itself is not flammable, but it is highly instable

and reactive and can start or accelerate combustion or

cause explosions when in contact with other elements

among which:

•

alkanes - C

n

H

(2n+2)

, e.g. methane CH

4

•

ethylene - C

2

H

4

•

benzene - C

6

H

6

•

diethyl ether - (C

2

H

5

)

2

O

•

nitrogen tetroxide -N

2

O

4

•

bromine - Br

-

•

hydrogen bromide/bromhidric acid - HBr

•

nitro-glycerine - C

3

H

5

(ONO

2

)

3

These reactions can cause severe damages and injuries.

Safety Measures:

•

Do not use the device in environments in which there are, even in a minimum amount,

the elements listed above.

•

Make sure inside and around the environment that must be sanitised there are not any

trigger sources such as: peeled cables that may produce sparks, free flames, high

temperature surfaces (e.g. electronic lighters with filament), etc.

•

Do not smoke inside or around the environment being sanitised during the treatment

and for at least 1 hour after the end of the sanitation.

•

Use any extinguishing agent to put out the fire.

The ozone easily connects with NO

X

type gases and can

generate potentially toxic compounds such as nitric acid

(HNO

3

).

Exposure to these compounds can cause severe injuries.

Safety Measures:

•

Always keep the device clean.

•

At the slightest hint of malfunction, turn off the device and contact technical assistance.

•

If need, follow the emergency shutoff and securing procedure of the device and

environment.

•

Thoroughly follow the replacement expiration dates of the consumable parts (e.g. filters).

•

Wear protective gloves and glasses during all the sanitation phases that require an

intervention by the operator and during all the maintenance operations.

The device has a specific intended use and was designed

and manufactured for a specific method of use.

Any other different use from the ones indicated in this

manual expose to the risk of damages and injuries.

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Safety Measures:

•

Use the device only in compliance with its intended use.

•

Use the device only based on the mode described in this manual.

•

Do not use hoses or any other type of duct to channel the air and gas flows coming into

and exiting from the device.

High-voltage current runs inside the device.

Coming into contact with this voltage exposes to the risk

of severe injuries.

Safety Measures:

•

Do not disassemble the device for any reason.

•

Disconnect the device before any maintenance operation.

•

Wear protective gloves that provide an adequate electrical insulation during all

maintenance operations.

The airbags inflate with great force.

In case of explosion, a device located in the airbag's

expansion area will be thrown with force causing severe

damages.

Safety Measures:

•

Do not place the device in the airbag expansion areas.

The electromagnetic compatibility tests carried out on

the device guarantee that it can be adapted to the

technologies normally used on vehicles (e.g. engine

control, ABS, airbag, etc.). Nevertheless, if malfunctions

occur, contact the vehicle's dealer.

4.4 Device Safety

The device was designed to be used in specific

environmental conditions.

Using the device in environments with temperatures and

humidity that differ from those specified may impair its

efficiency.

Safety measures:

•

Always place the device in a dry area.

•

Do not expose or use the device close to heat sources.

•

Position the device in order to guarantee its proper ventilation.

•

Do not use corrosive chemicals, solvents or harsh detergents to clean the device.

•

Do not use in dusty environments and/or near vaporised liquids.

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The device was designed to be mechanically tough and

suitable for use in a workshop and in general in a closed

environment.

Careless use and excessive mechanical strain may

impair its efficiency.

Safety measures:

•

Do not drop, shake or knock the device.

•

Do not place the device where it could fall into water. Avoid any contact with water.

•

Do not place objects over the cables nor bend them.

•

Do not carry out any type of intervention that may damage the device.

•

Do not open or disassemble the device.

•

When moving the device, use the handle or the trolley (optional) only.

The device was manufactured to be electrically safe and

to work with specific supply voltage levels; however it is

not protected against polarity inversion.

Failure to comply with the specifications related to the

power supply may impair the device's efficiency.

Safety measures:

•

Do not wet the device with water or other liquids.

•

Use the device on vehicles with a 12 V DC power supply and chassis connected to the

negative pole.

•

The connection for the device's power supply must always be through the battery system

of the vehicle being tested using the wiring indicated in this manual or a 220 V network

with a specific charger (optional).

•

Do not use external batteries to power the device.

•

Pay the utmost attention to battery terminals and cables when setting up the connection

to the vehicle. This will avoid false contacts and/or accidentally connecting the cables

to metallic parts of the vehicle being tested.

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