Balco WaterJet Cleaning Station

Site Preparation Guide

DOC-09236 Rev. D
Oct. 2015

Stratasys Ltd.

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Copyright
Copyright © Nov. 2015 Stratasys Ltd. All rights reserved.
This documentation contains proprietary information of Stratasys Ltd. This information is
supplied solely to assist authorized users of this system. No part of this document may be
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Shipment and Delivery

2.1 Shipping Responsibility and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Shipping Pallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Physical Description
3.1 Size and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Model Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Site Requirements
4.1 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Technical Specifications

6 Site Preparation Checklist

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1 Introduction
This document provides site-preparation information and requirements for the
Balco WaterJet cleaning unit, to ensure proper installation and operation. The
customer is responsible for preparing the installation site according to the
instructions and guidelines described in this document.
The following topics are covered in this guide:
• Physical description
• Site requirements
Important:
Since preparation of the site must be completed before the installation date, you must
submit the checklist at the end of this document to your local Stratasys representative
after carrying out the tasks described in this guide. After the checklist is reviewed, a date
will be set for installation.

1.1 For More Information

For special operating conditions, or if you have any questions about the site
preparation procedure, contact your Stratasys representative.
If you have any questions about the information presented in this document, or
if you have any comments or suggestions for future editions, please contact your
Stratasys representative.

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2 Shipment and Delivery

2.1 Shipping Responsibility and Information
Stratasys Ltd. will arrange shipment to the customer’s facility, as specified in the
price quote. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide Stratasys with detailed
delivery instructions. The customer is also responsible for transporting the
system to a suitably prepared installation site and moving it to its final location.
Important:
Equipment should be unpacked and installed in the presence of authorized Stratasys
representatives.

2.2 Shipping Pallets

The cleaning unit is delivered to the site on a wooden pallet. The approximate
size and weight of the pallet are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Shipping pallet size and weight
W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (in) Weight (gross)

114 × 112 × 89 44.9 × 44.1 × 35 150 kg/331 lb.

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3 Physical Description
The WaterJet system consists of following main components:
a. WaterJet unit (cabinet and stand)
b. stand

a b

Figure 3–1 Balco WaterJet components

The water pressure pump supplied with the WaterJet may differ from the water
pressure pump shown above.

3.1 Size and Weight

The following table shows the size and weight of the WaterJet unit and water
pressure pumps.

Table 1: WaterJet and water pressure pump dimensions and weights

Unit W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (in.) Weight
220-240 V 29.5 × 55.6 × 24 11.6 × 21.9 × 9.4 9 kg / 19.8 lb
Water
Pressure 110-120 V 31.8 × 57.2 × 22.9 12.5 × 22.5 × 9 7 kg / 15.4 lb
Pump
100 V 22.9 × 58.4 × 35.6 9 × 23 × 14 7.3 kg / 16 lb

Table 2: cleaning unit size and weight

W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (in.) Weight (kg/lb.)
Overall size 70 × 192× 83.5 27.5" × 75.5" × 32.8" 95 kg / 209 lb

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The following figure shows the WaterJet unit installed on the floor.

Figure 3–2 WaterJet unit installed with stand

3.2 Model Capacity

Two types of WaterJet cabinets are available: standard and large. The cabinets
differ in the size of the door opening. This determines the maximum dimensions
of the model you can place in each cabinet for cleaning.
• Standard
This cabinet is adequate for cleaning models printed on the Eden250,
Eden260, Eden260V, Eden350, Eden350V and Connex350 printers. It is not
suitable for cleaning models whose dimensions are larger than the
maximum tray size of these printers.
• Large
This cabinet is suitable for cleaning all models printed on the Eden500V and
Connex500 printers.

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4 Site Requirements
Ensure that the WaterJet unit is installed—
• near the printer, but at least 5 meters (16.5 feet) away from it (to avoid water
damage to the printer)
• close to an area where models can be soaked in caustic soda (sodium
hydroxide), and where they can dry after WaterJet treatment

4.1 Water Supply

The WaterJet requires a connection to the regular water supply. The water
supply tap should be located next to (or in back of) the WaterJet unit and no
more than 80 cm (31.5 inches) above the floor. The water supply tap should have
a diameter of 1.3 centimeters (0.5 inch).
The WaterJet is equipped with hose and a hose connector.

Important:
The pressure of the water supplied to the water pressure pump after the filter must never
drop below 1 bar.
Lower water pressure may cause the pump to overheat and fail.

4.2 Drain
The waste water from the WaterJet unit typically empties into the building’s
drainage system. Therefore, you must prepare a suitable drain pipe near the
unit. The drain pipe should be in back of the WaterJet unit and reach 40–50
centimeters (15–19 inches) above the floor. It should have a diameter of
40 millimeters (1.5 inches).
To connect to the WaterJet waste collector to the drainage system, the customer
must provide a draining hose, metal cable ties and thread-seal tape for sealing
the hoses and their connections.
Stratasys supplies two 40 mm 90° elbows and two short drain pipes for setting
up the drain under the WaterJet cabinet.

4.3 Floor
It is recommended that the floor around the cleaning unit have a non-slip
surface.

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4.4 Electrical Requirements

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that all tasks described in this section
are carried out by personnel qualified by local authorities.

4.4.1 Power
Important:
The voltage requirements for each WaterJet model appear on the identification label on
the rear of the WaterJet.

• Wall outlet
An electrical outlet must be available, preferably in back of the unit, to
reduce the chances of water spraying on the outlet.
The wall outlet must have (or be connected to) a residual current device
(RCD)—ground current-leakage detector—that protects from a current
leakage of more than 30 mA.
• The WaterJet is equipped with a 2 meter (6 feet) power cable. The customer
must provide a suitable power plug.

4.4.2 Circuit breaker

The electrical circuit must be protected by a circuit breaker with the following
specifications.
Table 1: Circuit breaker specifications
Voltage Circuit Breaker
110–120 VAC 25 Amps
220–240 VAC 20 Amps

4.4.3 Ground
The cleaning unit is grounded through the AC plug. Make sure that the wall
outlet is grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.

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5 Technical Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the cleaning unit and the water
pressure pump.

WaterJet
Drain Standard sink drain pipe–40 mm (1.5 inches)
• High-pressure jet, for removing stubborn material
Nozzle type
• Fine-spray nozzle, for delicate items
Operating method Air operated foot switch
• Internal, low-energy light
Other
• Support-waste collector
Water Pressure Pump
Standard water tap with hose connection–DN15 ½”
Water intake
Filter—100 microns
Minimum intake water
1 bar
pressure
Maximum intake water
60 °C (140 °F)
temperature
Water consumption 10 liters/min. at 2800 RPM
Noise level 71–91 dB (acoustic protection required)
Electrical
• 220–240 volt, 50-60 Hz, 15 A (Peak input surge 18 A)
Rating or—
• 110–120 volt, 60 Hz, 18 A (Peak input surge19.9 A)
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature 18°–25° C (64°–77° F)
Relative humidity 30%–70%

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6 Site Preparation Checklist

Dear customer,
After preparing your site for the installation of the cleaning unit, please complete the
customer information and the checklist below, and fax it to your Stratasys representative.
Consult with your representative if you have any questions related to site preparation and
the checklist.
This form must be received and approved before installation and training are scheduled, and
before Stratasys service personnel are sent to your site.
Customer Information
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.: ___________________________Fax No.: _______________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
Completed
according to
Item (page reference) specification Notes

Yes No

Water supply (page 11)

Drain (page 11)

Electrical power supply and outlet

(page 12)

Circuit breaker and RCD

(page 12)

Grounding protection (page 12)

Power Plug (page 12)

Customer’s full name: _____________________________________

Customer’s signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________________

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