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Operating- and maintenance instructions ‘Original instructions’ Rendisk Solus Rendisk P.O. Box 25 NL -7260 AA Ruurlo The Netherlands Version date: 19 december2014 Doc. number: instructions solus 20141219 en.doc...
Figure 20 Appendix V changed 2014-09-23 Added 4.4.8 Programmable cleaning cycle 2014-09-23 Added Appendix VI 2014-10-16 Added Chapter 2.8 2014-12-19 FvdL Appendix maintenance interval, 2.8 moved to 6.3, reference appendix IX DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
..................................4-18 ONTROLS 4.3.1 Main switch ..............................4-18 4.3.2 Control panel ..............................4-19 ............................. 4-19 ORMAL OPERATION MODE 4.4.1 Start-up ................................4-19 4.4.2 Loading food waste intake ..........................4-19 DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
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LECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE APPENDIX I MALFUNCTION LIST ..........................8-32 APPENDIX II CE IIA DECLARATION ..........................8-33 APPENDIX III MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR GRINDER ....................8-34 APPENDIX IV MAINTENANCE INTERVAL ........................8-35 DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
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Figure 2 Overview Solus with separate pump and dewater unit............. 3-12 Figure 3 Solus ............................ 3-13 Figure 4 Top side (intake) Solus (Grill in Closed (Left) and Open (right) position) ......3-14 Figure 5 Main components Front side ....................3-15 Figure 6 Main components back side ....................
Warning Read these instructions carefully before you start the Solus. Only then is maximum safety ensured. Operation of and maintenance on the Solus may only be carried out by qualified and authorized personal. Objective and target group of this manual These Operating and maintenance instructions are intended to provide operators and maintenance engineers with information about using and maintaining the machine.
Warning: Any modifications to the unit will cause the invalidation of the CE certification. Hazardous situations may arise. Intended use The Solus is used for organic kitchen waste disposal. Paper, glass, plastics and metal cannot be processed in the system. Also see Error! Reference source not found.. Machine identification A machine identification plate has been applied (at right side at lower right corner).
Warning: Danger for pinch risk No drinking water Operators The Rendisk Solus may only be operated by qualified and trained personnel. Warning: The safety rules listed in this document must be obeyed. If you violate them unacceptable risks may result.
The main switch on each unit can be locked out in case of maintenance to prevent uncontrolled start of the units. The Solus is equipped with a safety grid and lid which prevents access to the rotating parts of the food waste grinder. ...
Cleaning procedures of the Solus should be integrated in the existing hygiene plan of the site. The Solus has a cleaning cycle option to clean internal wet parts and piping. We recommend using this option at least once a day to prevent buildup of fogs and oils. You can contact Rendisk for additional solutions to keep the machine in a proper condition.
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OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS Safety shoes. Be aware of slippery floor. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Technical specification The Solus is a standalone unit which reduces the volume of the loaded foodwaste on the spot. The food waste is loaded on the grid where it falls through. Below the grid is a grinder which reduces the size of the particles in the food waste.
1. Waste inlet and safety grid 2. Sound isolated lid 3. Water nozzle 4. Main switch (lockable) 5. Control panel 6. Hand shower 7. Solid waste storage bin Figure 3 Solus DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
7. Safety sensor (under table top and in safety grid (or lid)) Warning: Never reach into a working drop unit, this may result in severe injury! Figure 4 Top side (intake) Solus (Grill in Closed (Left) and Open (right) position) DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE...
3. Solid food waste bin 4. Safety sensor 5. Control panel 6. Hand shower 7. Electrical cabinet 8. Cold and warm water supply Figure 5 Main components Front side DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
2. Magnet (optional) 3. Cold and warm water supply valves 4. Grinder 5. Recycle water pump 6. Dewater unit 7. Recycle water buffer Figure 6 Main components back side DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
3. Dewater unit 4. Bin detector 5. Water outlet dewater unit 6. Recycle water pipe (to pump) 7. Waste water outlet to sewage Figure 7 Main parts left side Solus DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
RENDISK SOLUS Chapter 4 Modes of operation Prior knowledge The operator must be aware of the operation of the Solus (described in Chapter 3) and must be able to work safely with the Solus, as described in Chapter 2. Precautions...
OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS 4.3.2 Control panel At the front side of the Solus you can find the control panel. Explanation of the functions according to the control panel. (Figure Figure 8 Control panel Normal operation mode 4.4.1 Start-up 1.
Batch cycle If the push button ‘Batch cycle’ (Switch 1) is pressed once the Solus will start a batch to empty the food waste intake (max 16 liters). The led will indicate that the cycle is running. If the button is pressed once during the batch, the Solus will stop the running cycle instantly and return to standby mode.
The ‘programmable cleaning cycle’ is just a normal cleaning cycle but will be activated depending on the system clock of the Solus Eco. Once set the clock at the start time of your choice the cleaning cycle will be activated every day of the week at the same time.
Push button S2 Dewater unit on Push button S3 Flush valve for recirculation pump on Push button S4 Flush valve dewater unit + flush valve waste inlet on DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Led L5-L7 on batch cycle time = 70 seconds Led L5-L8 on batch cycle time = 80 seconds Settings are automatically saved by leaving program mode or toggling to other settings. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Stay in the program mode menu and press button S3 for 5 seconds, when Led 5 is on release the button S3. Within 5 seconds Led’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 are on. When the led’s go out the default factory settings are set. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE...
Keep space in front of every unit for maintenance purposes (minimum 800 x 1020 mm). Make sure the machine is accessible at the right side (at least 600mm) for maintenance purposes (can be done by moving Solus forward or to the left if the right side is not accessible). ...
4. Check if dewater unit is running by pressing S2 (Figure 13). If it fails check motor protection. 5. Flush with all water valves by pushing S3 and S4 (Figure 13). Check if there is no leakage during flushing. 6. De-activate service mode (paragraph 4.4.11). DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Maintenance intervals can be found in Appendix II Access front Only qualified personal (see also 2.3) are allowed to open the Solus. For maintenance or failure of the cutlery magnet, supply water valves, cleaning shower, grinder or safety sensor they can be accessed by following the next steps.
Spare parts list A list with spare parts can be found in Appendix IV . If you do any questions or need any help you can contact the Rendisk service desk. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19...
RENDISK SOLUS Chapter 7 Storage and transport This chapter provides information on the storage and the transport of the Solus. Storage The unit has to be stored in a clean and dry room with a relative humidity between 10 and 80% at temperatures between -10 and 50 °C.
Only dispose of electrical or electronic waste according to the legal conditions through authorized waste disposal companies / authorities, e.g. recycling plants. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS Appendix I Malfunction list Figure 17 Mall functions Solus Eco DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS Appendix II CE IIA declaration The original will be supplied separately. Figure 18 Example CEIIA declaration DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Rotate the wrench backwards and forwards until the shredder rotates freely in both directions. If needed extend the bar on the wrench. Hit the bar with a hammer. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
Check working of safety switch in Daily grill dropunit Cleaning Solus Daily Replacing storage container Depending on usage dewater unit Cleaning chute dewater unit Weekly Dewater unit, overhaule 2 years 1.200 hours DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
RENDISK SOLUS Appendix V Spare parts list Please see hardcopy of the spare part list inside the envelope. When lost, please contact Rendisk for the spare parts list DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
4. Make sure you know which component is the PLC (1) 5. Open the little cover on the PLC Figure 22 Cover and potentiometer on PLC Solus 6. Adjust with a little screwdriver the yellow/blue potentiometer on the PLC DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN...
9. Now the interval time is set Figure 25 Schematic reproduction of batch repeat cycle 10. Close the PLC cover 11. Close the electrical cabinet 12. Close the front panel of the Solus DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19...
3. LED 4 blinks once a second for a time of 10 seconds. *When the setting is made on 09.00 AM the cleaning cycle will start 12 hours later at 09.00 PM. DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE...
OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS Appendix VIII Cleaning agent for Solus Eco Figure 27 Cleaning agent I DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
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OPERATING- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RENDISK SOLUS Figure 28 Cleaning agent II DOC. NO. : INSTRUCTIONS SOLUS 20141219 EN DATE : 19 DECEMBER 2014...
(WRAS approved) option Rendisk offers an integrated air gap which meets the Category 5 from NEN 1717 so the system can safely be connected to the drinking water circuit. The break tank with airgap is fully integrated within the solus.
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