Summary of SURFOX 305
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Surfox 305 user’s guide.
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 1 table of contents table of contents 1 introduction 2 2 safety instructions 3 3 equipment controls 4 a) control panel pictograms 4 b) front and back view of the machine 5 c) wand control buttons 6 8 using the marking/etching wand (optional) 12 a) marking kits 12 b) selectin...
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2 1 introduction introduction congratulations on purchasing the finest electrochemical weld cleaning and passivation equipment available today. Walter’s surfox tm weld cleaning equipment quickly, easily and cost effectively removes the heat tint from heat affected zones on stainless steel and aluminu...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 3 2 safety instructions safety instructions walter weld cleaning machines are produced in accordance with applicable standards governing the manufacture, performance and safety of industrial products. Before using this machine, read all safety and operating instructions care...
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4 2 3 safety instructions equipment controls equipment controls voltage/amperage before connecting this unit, check that the voltage and amper- age shown on the rating plate is the same as the power supply. Operating this unit other than specified on its rating plate may result in personal injury to ...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 5 3 equipment controls b) front and back view of the machine on/off button control panel large wand hose quick connect (electrical, air and solution supply lines) connect the hose to the adaptor by rotating the quick-connect part of the hose clockwise and making sure the whi...
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6 3 equipment controls c) wand control buttons the on button is used to give power to the cleaning accessory. When the pumping mode is set to manual, press the on button to activate the pump. Press and keep the button pressed to get continuous flow of liquid, however, if the pumping mode is set to au...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 7 4 control panel control panel a) main power switch turns the main power to the unit on and off. . B) application selector inox / stainless c) power selector ac cleaning marking dc polishing etching alu on stainless steel , select ac for cleaning and dc for polishing. Level...
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8 5 start-up procedure start-up procedure a) attaching the wand to the quick-connect adaptor on the machine when an extension cord is needed, use wire size 14 (awg) for up to 50 feet (15 meters) and size 12 (awg) for 50 to 100 feet (15 to 30 meters). Connect the hose to the quick-connect adapter on ...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 9 6 using the hand wand to electro chemically clean, polish and passivate using the hand wand to electrochemically clean, polish and passivate stainless steel or cleaning aluminum a) selecting the proper mode d) selecting the proper pumping mode inox / stainless ac cleaning ...
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10 7 using the mini wand (optional) to clean and passivate using the mini wand (optional) to clean and passivate stainless steel or cleaning aluminum use the mini wand to get into tight places where the hand wand cannot go. Plug the mini wand into the accessory outlet on the front panel. A) selectin...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 11 7 using the mini wand (optional) to clean and passivate g) list of supplies and part numbers the mini wand kit (part no.: 54-b 133) surfox-t electrolyte cleaning solution 100 ml part no: 54-a 001 6 per package surfox-g electrolyte cleaning solution 100 ml part no: 54-a 06...
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12 8 using the marking/etching wand (optional) using the marking/etching wand (optional) a) marking kits standard kit (54-b 080) includes: • 1 marking/etching wand with graphite insert • 35 mm x 10 mm and connecting cable • 20 marking pads • 5 o-rings • 1 surfox-m, 100 ml solution • 1 surfox-e, 100 ...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 13 9 neutralizing neutralizing the surfox-n liquid is a specially formulated neutralizer for the surfox electrolyte solutions. It is a powerful ready-to-use formula which leaves no residue, is non-toxic, solvent free, water-based and biodegradable. A) directions for neutrali...
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14 10 accessories accessories a) selection and mounting of the cleaning pads and tips tungsten tips are made from high quality tungsten alloy material. Other materials will not resist the harsh environ- ment created by the electrochemical process. Threaded c arbon fiber brushes part no: 54-b 155 tri...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 15 10 accessories accessories b) high conductivity cleaning pads cleaning pads are made of a complex blend of highly conductive synthetic polymer which is very resistant to wear and which offers excellent thermal stability. For longer life, remove the cleaning pad and neutra...
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16 10 accessories accessories c) ptfe clamp rings ptfe clamp rings are designed to hold the cleaning pads on the tungsten inserts. They are available in two sizes: narrow clamp ring for narrow pads no: 54-b 020 use with narrow inserts. 10 per package. Clamp ring for standard cleaning pads no: 54-b 0...
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Surfox 3 05 user’s guide 17 11 safety features safety features a) sparks on the tip/work piece to avoid short circuits (arcing), the machine automatically stops when a metal to metal contact happens. There is an inverter board that monitors the voltage every millisecond. If the voltage sharply incre...
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18 11 safety features safety features d) ac/dc settings on the surfox machine example of cleaning and passivation with surfox in ac mode: microscopic view of the material. Before after e) welds that cannot be cleaned if the area around the weld is black (not blue) from contami- nation, this is a pro...
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Surfox 305 user’s guide 19 12 13 technical data warranty and service technical data model: surfox 305 part number: 54-d 315 input voltage: 120 v, 50/60 hz output voltage: 12-30 v, ac/dc input current: 8.0 amps output current: 30 amps, ac/dc max. Dimensions: 470 mm x 380 mm x 250 mm (18.5” x 15” x 9....
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