Model 100 User Manual
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1. Model 1000 Operations Manual Set up of Machine READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING MACHINE ON This first section will describe the basic set up of the machine First off unpack your machine but don t throw anything away just yet You will want to make sure you have everything you need to adjust your machine properly If you purchased the Business in the box you will have all materials you need to get up and running within a few minutes However if you just purchased the machine ala cart you may need to gather some items before you do your first test run In your business pack you will find a booklet entitled Tips on what to look for when buying scratched CD s it is recommended that you first read this booklet to familiarize yourself with the make up of a CD This will also give you a good understanding of how CD repair works There should be a good understanding of which side is repairable and which is not This is all described in that booklet For safety and review I must mention that there are two sides to a disc the label side and the clear reading side The clear reading side is the only side to be repaired Once you have unpacked your machine set it up on a sturdy table and leave yourself some room on both sides of the machine enough room to pile CD s on either side of the machine you will need a clean area to do this in The more dirt around the more likely you will re scratch the disc once it is repaired CD s are origin2. slightly 18 If there is heavy markings caused by the wheel you may need to raise the wheel 19 With normal use you will still have to spray the disc with a compound remover and wipe the disc clean But if there is heavy amounts of compound remaining on a disc after repair you need to lower the wheel slightly Adjusting the height of the wheel You should only adjust the height of the wheel after testing the machine first as well as checking these things 1 Is their only one CD on the platen Make sure two discs have not stuck together 2 Check and make sure there is a disc Pad in place It may have stuck to the back of the last disc you repaired When to adjust the height If the disc is not removing the compound from the disc it leaves areas of compound on the disc that don t come into contact with the wheel The light scratches are not coming out If these things occur you may need to lower the wheel allowing a more aggressive polish If the finish is showing large lines or stripes in the disc or causes the disc to heat up real fast If when you leave a disc for a 30 seconds or less and it causes the disc to wobble inside the machine First push the disc in farther if this does not solve this problem the Wheel may need to be raised If you are just getting to aggressive of a finish you may want to raise the wheel which will give you a finer finish If the CD gets heat cracks in the disc the wheel must be raised Alway
3. the edge again and let rotate at least one more full rotation 12 Remove disc and spray compound remover on the clear side 13 Use the special cloth to gently remove any remaining residue be sure not to press to hard when doing this Be careful not to re scratch the disc with a dirty cloth 14 Repeat if necessary Mm BON ona The whole process should only take you a minute or two Lightly scratched discs are usually repaired within 30 45 seconds If the scratches are heavier you may need to extend the time that the disc is being polished Allow the disc to rotate a few more times in each area It is always better to remove the disc and apply more compound then place it back in the machine rather than leave the disc in for five minutes The compound gives an initial cut and gets kicked off the surface of the disc an then allows the buffing wheel to polish the disc So if you need to get more aggressive on a scratch repeat the process above several times if necessary If the scratch still remains you may consider the use of our more aggressive Model 1500 this will allow you to remove more material off the disc and then go to the Model 1000 for the final polish If you still see scratches in the disc Make sure that they are not on the other side the foil side For more information on this subject Please refer to the other manual entitled What to look for when buying scratched Discs This manual outlines which discs are repairable and whi
4. ally manufactured in a clean room environment for this and many other reasons After market disc repair does not require the same tolerances of a clean room however the cleaner your working environment the better Plug in your machine But Do NOT TURN IT ON YET You must first make sure of a few things 1 Remove all packing materials and tape from the machine 2 Make sure the slide box slides in and out with ease and is not obstructed 3 Always have the slide box in the original position it should be outside of the machine not in contact with the polish wheel every time before you turn the machine on Open the access door and check the Locking nuts Make sure they are snug and tight Be sure not to move the factory setting Now before you start repairing discs pull out a scrap disc This will be used to adjust the pressure between the contact wheel and the CD This will determine the finish on the disc it is the most important part for removing the most scratches and ending up with the final polished look of an original CD Again make sure you do this part of the set up with a scrap disc Gather the polish compounds and prepare them for use unpack them If you are setting up the 1000 model remember you must only use the compounds that are compatible with this machine these are Tan Goo and White Goo You may use both of these compounds on the CS 1000 When setting up Model 1000 use the Tan Goo for test runs This is the be
5. ch are not If you have interest in repairing the more severely gauged and damaged discs please call us for updates on new product releases If you need a finer finish on the disc And have been using the machine for 6 months or more You may need to rake the Polishing wheel this will remove any residue from the compounds that build up An alternative to this is to replace the wheel with a new one Raking the wheel is dangerous and should be only done by an experienced technician Cleaning and Maintenance Always unplug the machine before cleaning The machine should be cleaned every three months or after 1000 repairs The outer casing can be washed with a damp non abrasive cloth Be sure not to get the switch wet Use a damp cloth only Do not spray water directly on any part of the machine To clean the inside of the machine it is recommended that you use a small vacuum attachment This will pick up the dust type residue real well If you need a more thorough cleaning remove the outer casing be sure not to pull out any electrical connections The switch should remain connected to the case Lay the cover on its back and access the rest of the machine Use a vacuum where ever possible The remaining areas may be wiped with a damp cloth DO NOT GET THE POLISH WHEEL WET If you get the wheel wet you will need to replace it Once you have the cover off inspect the wheel and evaluate whether it needs replacement now having the cover off for clean
6. d be getting polished 13 You must now make sure that the contact is not too harsh on the disc Each machine is adjusted at the factory but may have shifted during shipping 14 Look through the viewing window The Polishing wheel should be bent only slightly from contact with the disc If it is grabbing the disc and pulling it in further on it s own it may need adjustment Check by pushing the slide box in a little more There should be a consistent feel it should be only slightly more aggressive as you approach the center of the disc 15 To polish a CD allow about a half inch to come into contact with the wheel Let the CD rotate 1 2 times around then slowly push the disc in further to polish the middle area of the disc Again allow the disc to rotate 1 2 times around You will notice which areas that have been polished because the compound evaporates and the disc becomes shiny on those areas Slowly pull the disc out allowing it to spiral itself out Be patient when pulling the disc out it is still being polished Going slowly also pulls off any remaining compound from the disc Properly done the disc should exit the machine completely shiny with very little if any residue remaining on the disc 16 Remove the disc from platen and inspect it 17 A properly adjusted machine will polish the disc with little or no visual evidence of the wheels contact If the disc has a strong haze of compound left in areas you will need to lower the wheel
7. ige colored liquid it produces a finer finish Make sure there is a disc pad on the platen Now place the disc on the platen with the clear side up The side to be repaired must be facing up Remember it like this The side facing up will come into contact with the polishing wheel If you have the label side up all of the screen printing will be removed causing permanent damage to the disc If you ever do this by accident you must replace the polishing wheel immediately 10 Now that the Clear side to repaired is up on the platen apply the compound generously on the disc The first ten hours of use apply the amount approximately the size of a quarter Use the sponge spreader to make sure the entire disc is covered with compound A thin coat is proper Once the wheel has compound imbedded in it you may use less of the compound about the size of a dime You may use more or less depending on the scratches to be removed however the less compound you can get away with and get the job done the better Do not polish a disc DRY The polish acts as lubricant as well as removes scratches 11 Ok you are now ready to turn the machine on turn it on and make sure both motors are working properly The platen with the disc on it should be spinning The polishing wheel should also be spinning 12 Now very carefully push the slide box into the machine Let the CD come into contact with the wheel only slightly About a half an inch of the disc shoul
8. ing is the best time to do that If you have any Technical questions please call 602 827 8786 and we will be glad to assist you in any way
9. s adjust the height in small movements The adjustment is a very important thing The mechanism that raises and lowers the wheel has fine threads on it so you get a precise adjustment Always make changes in small increments and test the machine with a scrap disc between every change There are two locking nuts as well as an Allen bolt that lock the mechanisms movement Locking Set screw MIE Locking Nuts Prevent Movement WS Raise TR lightens repair These must be locked into place every time before using or testing the machine Once the machine has been adjusted and locRed in place you should not have to adjust for at least 6 months or 2000 repairs Over time the vvheel vvill vvear slightly and will need to be lowered to compensate for the wear Operating the machine This area is briefly covered in the set up section but we will review this area again to clarify 1 Never operate Machine without a disc in place Make sure you have the disc pad in place Place the disc clear side up on the platen label side down Turn on Machine Apply small amount of compound to disc spread it evenly so a thin coat covers entire face of disc to be repaired Push disc slowly into contact with wheel allow 1 2 to 1 contact Let disc rotate 2 3 times Slowly push in the rest of the way 9 Let disc rotate 2 3 times more 10 Slowly pull disc out allowing spiral effect to remove the compound 11 Stop at
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