WASH SYSTEM Instructions for Use
COMPONENTS LIST THESE SYSTEMS MUST BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY WATER AUTHORITY PRIOR TO USE Pre-Filter / Release Valve Outlet Water Treatment Filter (and Outlet) Wash Area with Hoses and Spray Guns Sludge Release Tap and Pump Sludge Filter Bag Starter and Finisher Assembly Required - Refer to Video Sludge Filter Bags and Sludge Tank
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE LS120 (ES 450) & LS200 (ES 800) THESE SYSTEMS MUST BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY WATER AUTHORITY PRIOR TO USE 1. Place unit on firm and level ground close to an authorized discharge point. 2. Connect discharge hose to the Water Treatment Filter Outlet and the other end to an approved discharge point. 3. Check Hoses in Wash Basin, Release Valve Outlet & Sludge Release Tap are all in the off position. 4. Connect hose from water source to tap at Wash Basin 5. Use the Wash Basin to remove water-based paint from brushes, rollers and other equipment. Continue washing tools until the water level reaches fill level marked on the Holding Tank. 6. Now that the Holding Tank is full, stir vigorously for 30 seconds to bring up into solution any sediment that may have collected on the bottom of the Holding Tank. Add the Starter powder (Enviro-Treat Part B) and stir in a circular motion for one minute, then add the Finisher powder (Enviro-Treat Part A) and stir in a circular motion for one minute. Refer to the chemical dosage rates relevant to your unit s size. Make sure stirring paddle reaches bottom of the Holding Tank when stirring. Leave for one minute and re-stir. 7. Place up turned wash basin on top of the Holding Tank to stop any further washing during the chemical treatment process. 8. The paint residue (sludge) will settle to the bottom of the Holding Tank. Full separation can occur in as little as two hours. However, best results are achieved if the separation process is left overnight. Full separation has occurred when the sludge is visibly lower than the Release Valve Outlet. 9. The Treated water is released by moving the Release Valve to the open position allowing treated water out of the tank,via the Pre Filter, through the Water Treatment Filter and the Non-return Valve (supplied with discharge hose) to an authorized discharge point. When all treated water has been drained off move the Release Valve to the closed position. Water can be evacuated quickly by engaging the Tsunami pump. To operate, connect the pump to a 12 volt battery, not included. 10. Paint residue (sludge) in holding tank is taken out via the Sludge Release pump. Open the Sludge Release Valve. The sludge is manually pumped into the Sludge Filter Bags, accessed from the top of the Sludge Filter Tank, which is on the side of the unit. 11. Keep filling Sludge Filter Bags until all sludge has been filtered. Do not overfill. Use the stirring paddle, move the remaining sludge towards the sludge release valve. It is normal to have some residual sludge. 12. The water filtered from the sludge passes through the Sludge Filter Bags into the Sludge Water Treatment Tank before discharging via the Release Valve, the Pre-filter, the Water Treatment Filter and Non-Return Valve through the discharge hose to an authorized discharge point. 13. Once Sludge Filter Bags have drained off overnight, leaving paint waste, remove Sludge Filter Bags and discard this paint waste into a suitable container (empty paint bucket) to harden. Once hard, dispose of waste into normal solid waste refuse. 14. Flush the Sludge Release Valve with clean water to prevent build-up of sludge residue. 15. To achieve the maximum results desired, thoroughly clean holding tank internally after each use. Wash Water Treatment Filter in the Holding Tank prior to each use. For optimum use of the Sludge Filter Bags, turn inside out and wash thoroughly in the Holding Tank after each treatment. 16. The waste-water generated by the final clean process should be re-introduced into the Holding Tank to be processed with next use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE LS40 (ES 160) THESE SYSTEMS MUST BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY WATER AUTHORITY PRIOR TO USE 1. Place unit on firm and level ground close to an authorized discharge point. 2. Connect discharge hose to the Water Treatment Filter Outlet and the other end to an approved discharge point. 3. Use the Sink Insert to remove water-based paint from brushes, rollers and other equipment. Continue using the Sink Insert until the water level reaches fill level marked on the Holding Tank. 4. Remove the Sink Insert to stop any further washing during the chemical treatment process. 5. Now that the Holding Tank is full, stir vigorously for 30 seconds to bring up into solution any sediment that may have collected on the bottom of the Holding Tank. Add the Starter powder (Enviro-Treat Part B) and stir in a circular motion for one minute, then add the Finisher powder (Enviro-Treat Part A) and stir in a circular motion for one minute. Refer to the chemical dosage rates relevant to your unit s size. Make sure stirring paddle reaches bottom of the Holding Tank when stirring. Leave for one minute and re-stir. 6. The paint residue (sludge) will settle to the bottom of the Holding Tank. Full separation can occur in as little as two hours. However, best results are achieved if the separation process is left overnight. Full separation has occurred when the sludge is visibly lower than the Release Valve Outlet. 7. The Treated water is released by moving the Release Valve to the open position allowing treated water out of the tank, through the Water Treatment Filter and the Non-return Valve (supplied with discharge hose) to an authorized discharge point. Water can be evacuated quickly by engaging the Tsunami pump. To operate, connect the pump to a 12 volt battery, not included. 8. When all treated water has been drained off, move the Release Valve to the closed position and replace Sink Insert. Insert Sludge Filter Bag in the holder provided in the Sink Insert. 9. Open the Sludge Release Valve and pump the sludge into the Sludge Filter Bag until all sludge has been filtered. When all sludge has been pumped out, close the Sludge Release Valve. Adjust the angle of the unit to remove optimal sludge quantity. 10. The water filtered from the sludge passes through the Sludge Filter Bags into the Sludge Water Treatment Tank. Discharge via the Release Valve, the Water Treatment Filter and Non-Return Valve through the discharge hose to an authorized discharge point. 11. Once Sludge Filter Bag has drained off overnight, leaving paint waste, remove Sludge Filter Bag and discard this paint waste into a suitable container (empty paint bucket) to harden. Once hard, dispose of waste into normal solid waste refuse. 12. Flush the Sludge Release Valve with clean water to prevent build-up of sludge residue. 13. To achieve the maximum results desired, thoroughly clean holding tank internally after each use. Wash Water Treatment Filter in the Holding Tank prior to each use. For optimum use of the Sludge Filter Bag, turn inside out and wash thoroughly in the Holding Tank after each treatment. 14. The waste-water generated by the final clean process should be re-introduced into the Holding Tank to be processed with next use.
CHEMICAL DOSAGE RATES FOR ALL UNITS Unit Starter (Part B) Finisher (Part A) LS 40 (ES 160) 200 grams 150 grams LS 120 (ES 450) 500 grams 375 grams LS 200 (ES 800) 1000 grams 750 grams RECOMMENDATIONS LS40 Recommended Water Treatment Schedule This schedule allows you to treat wash water while continuing to capture daily washout water. Process begins when wash water has reached the fill line. Day One End of Shift. 1. Clean paint tools in Glidden Professional Wash System. 2. Treat wash water according to instructions. 3. Leave over night to separate. Day Two Beginning of Shift. 1. Release clear water. 2. Pump sludge into filter bag. 3. Let drain during shift. Day Two End of Shift 1. Empty sludge from filter bag into a suitable container to dry. Or if water is still draining through filter bag, use wash out sink normally. 2. Clean paint tools in Glidden Professional Wash System. Day Three Beginning of Shift 1. If sludge filter bag was not emptied on Day Two, Empty sludge bag into suitable container to dry. Resume normal use. LS120 & LS200 Recommended Water Treatment Schedule This schedule allows you to treat wash water while continuing to capture daily washout water. Process begins when wash water has reached the fill line. Day One End of Shift. 1. Clean paint tools in Glidden Professional Wash System. 2. Treat wash water according to instructions. 3. Leave over night to separate. Day Two Beginning of Shift. 1. Release clear water. 2. Pump sludge into filter bag. 3. Let drain during shift. Day Two End of Shift 1. Open sludge tank release valve to release water from sludge filtration process. Day Three Beginning of Shift 1. Empty sludge bag into suitable container to dry. Resume normal use. Only water based paints to be washed in these systems! The operator must check if a waste water permit is required prior to use (available from local water/ council/municipality) Do not under any circumstance connect or discharge into any unauthorized discharge points Ensure personal safety at all times when handling chemicals (Refer to M.S.D.S) Do not use system without chemicals All units can be adapted to be fully reticulated. The treated water from the washing process is suitable to be recycled. These units have been designed to maximize the benefits of water conservation. Akzo Nobel advises that this unit should only be used by competent persons, as instructed and for the purpose for which it was devised. Akzo Nobel accepts no responsibility for mis-use of this system. Do not overflow holding tank Do not adjust any chemical dosage rates! This may cause discharge of unsuitable water going to waste and will foul filters unnecessarily
DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual is correct, Akzo Nobel Paints LLC cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by this equipment. on the same. Equipment photographs are for illustration purposes only. Akzo Nobel Paints LLC may modify, delete or add to any equipment or material at any time without notice. The information herein is a general guide only and Akzo Nobel Paints LLC recommends that you obtain expert advice confirming the operation and suitability of the equipment and chemicals for the application proposed. Akzo Nobel Paints LLC makes no representation as to the suitability of the equipment or materials for any purpose and is under no obligation to update or improve TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Water not clearing or paint not separating from water Slow water flow from outlet Filter bags taking excessive time to drain, more than 8 hours Blockage in pump Solvent based paints were poured into wash unit Clean all filters regularly. Clean sludge release valve. Additives may not have dissolved properly Paint used in tank may be of an unusually high ph Paint concentration may be unusually high Products other than acrylic paint may have entered the vessel (plaster, enamel paints, render, etc) Dark tinted water borne products. Tint particles are often too fine to flocculate with the paint washings Filters may be blocked End of outlet hose may be blocked Not enough fall to discharge point Filters may be excessively clogged with dried paint Too much sludge in bag Foreign matter caught in valve Dried sludge inside pump Solvent based paints were poured into wash unit Maintenance You shall be responsible for ensuring the materials and equipment are fit for purpose and is used in accordance with all Government and Local Authority requirements. Akzo Nobel Paints LLC disclaims all liability (including negligence) for all loss and damage resulting from the misuse of the equipment or chemicals provided. Re-stir vigorously for 30 seconds Repeat chemical dosing process Repeat chemical dosing process Repeat chemical dose, if water clarity is not acceptable, arrange for its disposal with authorized liquid disposal company Repeat chemical dose, if water clarity is not acceptable, arrange for its disposal with authorized liquid disposal company Clean pre filter and water filter insert then replace Check outlet hose for blockage and clean if necessary Ensure enough height between unit and discharge point for gravity feed OR Use battery operated electric pump to evacuate water Try to clean off or replace bags Pour sludge into an empty container (paint can) to de-water further Dismantle pump and clean Dismantle pump and clean Remove all liquid from unit and arrange for its disposal with authorized liquid disposal company Clean entire unit. Clean filters, replace if necessary. Akzo Nobel Paints LLC 15885 West Sprague Rd. Strongsville, OH 44136 1-800-984-5444 2009 Akzo Nobel Paints LLC, All Rights Reserved.