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© Copyright 2009 Easthill Group, Inc. 

Printed in the United States of America

Batteries Are Not Included

Operating Instructions

Eastwood 

Electroplating System

Part #10049Z

Summary of Contents for 10049Z

Page 1: ... Copyright 2009 Easthill Group Inc Printed in the United States of America Batteries Are Not Included Operating Instructions Eastwood Electroplating System Part 10049Z ...

Page 2: ...s call 1 800 345 1178 or visit www eastwood com 3 Read ENTIRE MANUAL before use IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The electroplating solution known as electrolyte contains sulfuric acid Extreme care should be taken that the liquid does not come in contact with skin or clothing If spilled on clothing remove and rinse with cold water If splashed into eyes rinse with large amounts of water and call a physician...

Page 3: ...ce it in the plating bath 5 HANDLE CLEANED PARTS WITH GLOVES It is very important that you do not handle the cleaned pieces with your bare hands You may leave traces of oil on the part which will cause problems Cleaned parts should be handled with gloves or pliers being careful not to scratch them 6 PLATE THE PREPARED PARTS RIGHT AWAY Parts that are cleaned are subject to corrosion quite rapidly t...

Page 4: ...pplies call 1 800 345 1178 or visit www eastwood com 7 Check the part about every three to four minutes The gray film that forms on the surface of the anode is normal Plating efficiency decreases as the gray film builds on the anode Take the anode out of the bath after about every fifth part that has been plated and clean it by brushing gently with a nylon brush a clean toothbrush works great unde...

Page 5: ...ce and practice will guide you Do not stroke the brush as if to paint the surface 1 Dip the brush head into the electroplating solution Be careful to wet only the bristles 2 Hold brush with bristles against surface to be plated Avoid surface contact with the metal parts of the brush Brush the part very slowly for about 10 seconds 3 Repeat as necessary until plating is the desired thickness Replace...

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