RoboLabs ROBOJETFLOSS, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...COTTON CANDY MACHINE ROBOJETFLOSS ROBOJETFLOSS PRO ACB 09E OPERATION MANUAL 2017 ...

Page 2: ... down 6 DO NOT TURN ON THE MACHINE if motor is fixed with fastening nuts 7 IT IS NECESSARY to provide 15 minutes break after every 1 hour of continuous operation to avoid motor overheating 8 IT IS PROHIBITED to change the design of the machine In accordance to EN 60335 1 2012 standard the machine can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental cap...

Page 3: ...g rate up to 2950 rpm Rated power not more than 1450 W Rated voltage 230V 50 60Hz Dimensions machine only 370x400x370 mm Dimensions pan included 670x670x480 mm Weight not more than 15 kg The equipment must be operated at the ambient temperature from 5 to 40 C and relative humidity not more than 50 at 40 C The temperature decreasing related to RH increasing for example 90 of RH at 20 C Altitude abo...

Page 4: ...RT OF THE MACHINE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THIS PART Plastic pan dimensions are 680x680x240 mm net weight 2 kg 1 4 MACHINE DESIGN AND OPERATION PRINCIPLE Cotton candy machine has the following main parts Housing 1 Chassis 2 with electric motor Spinning Head 3 Spinning head with electric motor is rigidly mounted on the chassis that placed on spring loaded supports that base...

Page 5: ...lted sugar flies outside of sidewall where instantly cooled down and crystallizes turning into candy floss Along with spinning head the impeller rotates as well producing powerful airflow going upwards Air comes in from below through the axial holes of the stator Airflow lifts cotton candy upwards above 1 m Sugar particles that too massive to be lifted by airflow accumulate on the inner surface of...

Page 6: ...ltmeter 14 indicates actual voltage supplied on heating element On PRO version there is a Quick Start button 15 providing full power on heating element even while electric motor is stopped See the figure above for ACB 09E front panel Panel appearance may vary a bit depending on certain model ...

Page 7: ...ins and machine components of surges and short circuit In accordance to international standards there is an EMI filter in the circuit to suppress electromagnetic disturbances 2 2 PREMISES REQUIREMENTS It is allowed to use the machine both indoors and outdoors The equipment must be operated at the ambient temperature from 5 to 40 C and relative humidity not more than 50 at 40 C Wind speed should no...

Page 8: ...TURNING ON THE MACHINE WITH UNRELEASED FASTENING NUTS WILL LEAD TO MACHINE FAILURE Wash silicone ring and silicone collar with soapsuds Put silicone ring on the stator Adjust the gap on the stator holes depending on ambient conditions In case of indoor operation with temperature 21 C and 50 RH it is recommended to overlap the holes with silicone ring leaving the clearance not more than 1 5 cm Remo...

Page 9: ...hine Input current does not exceed 6 5 A The machine uses standard 230V voltage Voltage tolerance as 10 of nominal voltage is allowed A power supply cord 3 m length is included in the delivery set ATTENTION THE MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET SOCKET 2 7 OPERATION MODE Before turning on the machine fill in the spinning head with sugar on of the volume approx 350 g Rotate the...

Page 10: ...ment section Once air flow is adjusted turn on the heating using the switch 12 and immediately turn adjustment knob 13 to set voltmeter 1 14 at 150 160V It will take about 1 minute to warm up the head Once head is warmed up cotton candy starts to fly out of the head One should winds cotton candy on a stick 20 40 cm above the spinning head rapidly turning the stick with fingers see the figure below...

Page 11: ... will come out faster since the heater is already hot and melt sugar quickly To reduce cold start time on Pro version one should press Quick start button 15 and keep it pressed for about 10 seconds It can be done either with the motor switched on or switched off While the button is pressed maximal voltage is being supplied at the heater thus reducing cold start time However one should not keep pre...

Page 12: ...overheating just in 30 seconds however temperature reduction will take few minutes One should consider this while finding out ideal conditions for cotton candy making That s why operator must not keep pressed Quick start button 15 until first filaments of cotton candy come out since thermal lag will cause spinning head overheating and sugar snow flying The button must be released in time The same ...

Page 13: ...ugh sugar in the spinning head Spinning head overheat To manage those unpleasant things it is necessary to use so called No Snow tool 26 In the beginning and ending it is necessary to put No Snow over the spinning head to avoid sugar flakes blowout Those kind of flakes appears because of the fact that in cold start mode sugar is melted not evenly in the head a part of sugar starts to melt earlier ...

Page 14: ...lar separated filaments flakes or dust In this case it is recommended to turn heating off put No Snow on and let the head cool down for 5 7 minutes and only then start the operation again It is not recommended to leave No Snow for a long time over hot head in operation since cotton candy that comes out of the head will fill out the whole inner space and begin to stick to the head In this case head...

Page 15: ...ity rate and intended for prolonged operation Only vertical flow machine allows you to perform entertaining tricks during cotton candy making One trick a novice should master is making cotton candy on considerable distance from the machine Cotton candy is hauling from the machine like a snake so this trick is called Snake It is better to do the snake trick outdoors where a plenty of space is avail...

Page 16: ... can specify the shape of the snake At the same time you should watch rotating speed to avoid rupture from one side and too deep sag from the other Once you choose the proper winding rate you can step away of the machine for a few meters keeping cotton candy winding You can find more information at www flyingcottoncandy com ...

Page 17: ...mplete stop If you work outdoors you can put paper or plastic bag on the spinning head to protect sugar from dust insects or foreign particles ingression Before putting the bag on make sure that the head is cool enough If you want to make a long break few days or more it is recommended to do complete cleaning of the spinning head After ending the operation remove all rest sugar from the head you c...

Page 18: ...al maintenance must be done as soon as individual parts of machine become unclean The following schedule is recommended below PROCEDURE PERIOD Cleaning of outer surfaces of machine and pan of sugar and cotton candy Once a day Sidewall cleaning of caramelized sugar Twice a month Brush unit maintenance Every 6 months 3 2 SAFETY MEASURES IT IS PROHIBITED TO RUDELY CLEAN THE SPINNING HEAD AND ITS PART...

Page 19: ...vity of the machine as well as cotton candy quality To clean the sidewall and heating element from caramelized sugar it is necessary to disassemble the spinning head take out the heating element with sidewall and wash it carefully with hot water To disassemble the spinning head do the following 1 Remove all the sugar from the head turn the machine upside down if necessary 2 Use a screwdriver to re...

Page 20: ...LURE 6 The sidewall and heating element must be dried out before installing back ATTENTION HARSH MECHANICAL CLEANING OF HEATING ELEMENT AND SIDEWALL IS PROHIBITED Assembly of the spinning head is done in the reverse order Brush unit maintenance During long term operation friction parts are subjected to wear Those are brush units and slip rings To inspect and maintenance the brush unit it is necess...

Page 21: ...es If brushes are worn more than for a half of the length they should be replaced ATTENTION ONCE BRUSH UNITS REPLACED CLEAN THE SLIP RINGS 24 SURFACE OF TARNISH DUST AND SO ON Let the motor spin for about 15 minutes before turn on the heating It allows the brushes to adapt to slip rings avoiding possible sparkling during brush friction 3 4 PRESERVATION In case of prolonged period of no use all the...

Page 22: ...t is out of order Use a tester to check the heating element replace if necessary Brush unit damage Check the brush unit Brushes must fit closely to the slip rings there must be no sparks Replace the brush unit if necessary Low productivity Caramel sticking on the sidewall Clean the sidewall and heating element in accordance with instructions Low voltage in the mains Check the voltage in the mains ...

Page 23: ...between minus 25 C to 55 C 5 TEST CERTIFICATE ACB 09E machine is met mandatory requirements of the state standards actual technical documentation and approved for use TEST CERTIFICATE ACB 09E Product Name _____________ Serial No The equipment is made with accordance to mandatory requirements of the state standards actual technical documentation and approved for use QC Engineer STAMP HERE _________...

Page 24: ...ent can be changed by manufacturer at any time due to improvements and or other reasons Technical specifications stated in this document are intended to act as a reference point which is necessary to evaluate suitability of the equipment for the customer s needs and are not the subject of warranty policy The information stated in this document has been thoroughly checked and considered as accurate...

Page 25: ...dotted lines Sign Designation Part no C1 Capacitor 16623 C2 Capacitor AC motor 1287 EK Heating element 1200W 3734 EMI EMI filter 13706 FU Fuse 2536 M Electric motor 4245 PV Voltmeter 95 RP Variable resistor 2789 SA1 SA2 Key switch 3730 SB Quick start button PRO version only 2393 VS Power regulator 14927 XA1 XA2 Brush Assembly 4200 ...

Page 26: ...n 2393 4 Impeller 16045 18 Adjustment Knob 2966 5 Cover 16046 19 Voltmeter 95 6 Wing Nut 16079 20 Switch 3730 7 Washer 16047 21 Spring loaded support 12447 8 Holding washer 16049 22 Chassis 16059 9 Heating element 1200 W 3734 23 Plastic Pan 16060 10 Sidewall 16050 24 Power supply cord 3 m 2578 11 Stud 16051 25 Power socket 362 12 Baseplate ACB 09 16052 26 No Snow tool 16622 13 Rubber Leg 2118 14 B...