ChemFree Corporation has performed numerous standardized tests to check for the
presence of hazardous substances. Copies of some of these tests (VOC, TCLP,
ODS, HAPs, GWCs, CAM 17
metals, Pathogenicity)
are included on the SmartWasher Testing Results page at www.chemfree.com. Additional information is available from
ChemFree upon request.
Ozzy is the one of many microbes in the SmartWasher that eat the hydrocarbon wastes --
and only the hydrocarbons. Ozzy and similar microbes are naturally-occurring and have been
used in many types of bioremediation projects, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
The OzzyMat will trap the large solid particles and the rest will be
rinsed through the OzzyMat and into the fluid reservoir in the base
of the SmartWasher. The Ozzies in the reservoir will eat away at the
hydrocarbons, breaking them down into carbon dioxide (which is dispersed
into the atmosphere as a gas) and water (which goes back into solution
and eventually evaporates). This combination of the OzzyMat and Ozzy
leaves you with nothing but clean solution to work with.
As with all parts cleaners, excessive greases, oils, and fluids should
be disposed of prior to washing. The SmartWasher can handle large, tough,
dirty jobs, but was not designed to be - nor should it be treated as
- a waste oil dump.
Once activated, Ozzy and his friends are constantly eating. The rate
at which the hydrocarbons will be remediated is approximately 80% every
7 days, assuming the system is operating optimally (fluid temperature
between 100 and 110 degrees F, OzzyMat changed monthly). Oil and grease
analyses performed on used SmartWasher fluid consistently average around
1400 parts per million (versus used non-bioremediating aqueous cleaners
that average 20,000 parts per million or more).
Yes, you need to keep biocides (chemicals that kill animals, such as rat poison) out of
the SmartWasher. The same goes for bleach and Lysol. Ozzy can survive among greases, oils,
mineral spirits, plant fertilizers, etc. Also, since Ozzy is a living
microbe he does need to feed. If you are in a period where you are not
using your SmartWasher you may add just a cap full of oil straight to the
solution to give the microbes something to feed on.
You may need to use the FL-4 OzzyMat.
The OzzyMat must be disposed of in a non-leaching manner. In many areas,
placing the OzzyMat in a plastic bag, sealing it closed, and disposing
of the package as solid wastes - in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations - is all that must be done. If
you have any questions, please contact the ChemFree Corporation.
At least once every month. This simple act accomplishes three things.
First, it keeps trapped contaminants from reaching hazardous levels.
Secondly, Ozzy is introduced to the system through the OzzyMat. Every
time the OzzyMat is changed, fresh Ozzys are added to the existing colony,
keeping the system working at an optimum level. Lastly, if the OzzyMat
is allowed to become clogged, large contaminants can flow into the reservoir
via the overflow holes, potentially causing sludge to build up.
Under normal use, and proper maintenance, you should never have to
change the solution. That is one of the biggest advantages of the SmartWasher.
Ozzy cleans the solution of contaminants, leaving you clean solution
to work with. Hydrocarbon materials are bioremediated in the SmartWasher
so your "used" solution does not need to be hauled away as
hazardous waste.
With normal use, it will be necessary to add OzzyJuice every six to
eight weeks. The SmartWasher is equipped with an indicator light that
will let you know when it is time to add fluid.
No. Even though the system fluid is water based and additional water will not
"hurt" anything, it will dilute the fluid and negatively impact the cleaning
power.
No. ChemFree pre-blends the OzzyJuice cleaning fluid concentrate with specially treated
water at the factory to insure the best quality of OzzyJuice is put into the SmartWasher.
By shipping a concentrate for blending at the customer site, quality and performance
cannot be guaranteed due to vast differences in the qualities of water across the country.
Different minerals and chemicals found in many municipal water systems may actually be
harmful to Ozzy and greatly reduce the cleaning effectiveness of the OzzyJuice.
Extremely well. Please note that the OzzyJuice does clean differently from
older, more dangerous methods such as mineral spirits. Rather than dissolving
grease like mineral spirits, OzzyJuice works to break the surface tension of
the grease on the parts and actually lifts it off the parts. Do not be
confused between cleaning differently and cleaning poorly.
Yes. Not only is OzzyJuice effective on these parts, it will not damage nonmetal
components that may be attached to the part being cleaned (e.g. rubber, plastic). As with
all parts cleaners, some items are going to become cleaner at different rates than others
due to the degree and type of grime encountered.
OzzyJuice fresh from the container will be colorless with a slight
pleasant scent. As the fluid is used to wash grease from parts,
the scent will diminish and become slightly petroleum-y, and the color
of the fluid will become dark. This is normal - while the fluid appears
to be "dirty", it has simply been dyed by the artificial colorings
used in the oils and greases it is washing.
Solvents are caustic bases that pull fat cells from the skin, causing extreme drying,
redness, blisters, etc. OzzyJuice is a pH-neutral, noncaustic, water-based
"soap" that will not dry, crack, or irritate the skin.
We do not recommend that OzzyJuice be used in other parts washers - nor
other fluids in the SmartWasher. The OzzyJuice and the
Smartwasher were made to work together with variables such as specific heat
temperature, compensation for foam, and so on. Also remember, the Ozzy
microbes are in the mat and if the fluid is used in another machine it will
not have the microbes to clean the fluid.
The SmartWasher parts cleaning system has been painstakingly
developed to work effectively as a whole -- machine parts, fluid, and
Ozzy. Other solutions may damage the machine or kill Ozzy, thereby eliminating
the advantages of the SmartWasher. The use of other solutions in the
SmartWasher will void the warranty.
Two reasons. First, it keeps Ozzy eating at an optimal level to clean the solution as
quickly as possible. Secondly, warm solution simply cleans better than cold solution
(think about washing dishes in cold water versus warm). As an added benefit, the warm
solution makes it more enjoyable to work with, especially in the winter.
No. The heater is automatically deactivated when the "Add fluid" indicator is
illuminated. While the pump will continue to operate, the heater will not be reactivated
until OzzyJuice is added to the system and the "Add fluid" indicator is off.
However, if, your fluid is low and overheating, you may want to check
to make sure the probe is not stuck or malfunctioning.
The SmartWasher is fully warranted against defects for one year. For more details,
refer to warranty reprinted below.
Warranty:
ChemFree Corporation will replace, at no charge to the original purchaser (end user),
any part or parts found to be defective in material or worksmanship, when part is returned
to our factory within 12 (twelve) months from date of purchase. Transportation charges to
be paid by purchaser.
In the event of any modification to unit, misuse, negligence, or accident, or the use
in the SmartWasher system of fluids or filters other than those specifically authorized by
ChemFree Corporation, THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
There is no other warranty expressed or implied. The manufacturer shall in no event be
liable for consequential damages.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in design or improvements on its
product without imposing any obligation on itself to install the same on its product
theretofore sold.
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