midas 3-liter system - rio grande.pdf

Shar ing y our passion f or making je w elr y. Pr oducts. Service . Kno w-ho w. MIDAS ? 3-Liter Plating System Set-Up Instructions 1. Unpack the unit and place on a flat surface. 2. Ensure that the following are included: a. Stainless steel lids (2) b. Third-hand assemblies (2) c. Red lead with banana jacks on both ends (1) d. Red leads (2) and black lead with banana jack and alligator clip e. 3000mL beakers (6) f. ic stirring pellets (2) g. Power cord h. Thermocouples (2) i. Large anodes (2) 3. Assemble the third-hand attachments by screwing the rods together, sliding the clips over the rod, and tightening them with the thumbscrew. Position each rod into the bracket mounted on the back of the unit. 4. Position a beaker in each of the six beaker receptacles. mended Set-Up Station One —Electrocleaner (#335-076) and stainless steel anode (#335-042). Station Two —Deionized water or distilled water rinse. Station Three —Acid dip (#335-075). Please Note: There is no power or heat on station three. The acid dip is included because it is extremely important to assure a good plating bond; we strongly mend that you use this station. Station Four —Deionized water or distilled water rinse. Station Five —Plating or e-coating solution and appropriate anode. The appropriate anode is dependent on your selected solution; see the MIDAS? Plating Guide (#5