The Advantages of 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank
Hydrographics Tank TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank with CE certification is a simple, safe, useful, eco and efficient hydro dipping machine for Europ market. TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank is key equipment for the whole hydro dipping process.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank is very suitable for small dipping business owners.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank has a superb welding process and a humanized structural design. All welded parts are welded with 304 stainless steel welding wire. All the welding marks are polished to ensure no leaks. So, it can guarantee no water leakage for 5 years.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank is equipped with 4pcs wipers or dividers and partition plate and one beam, can wipe the film slag and divide the dipping area into few small areas, ensure the film not to expand too much.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank is designed as two parts dipping tank, filter, and heating tank. It ensures enough dipping area and fast heating.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank has good quality and high-power heating element. 1.2m tank has 1 set 6kw heating element, the 2-3m tank has 2sets 6kw heating elements. This can ensure fast-heating in 30minutes.
TSAUTOP® 8ft European Standard Hydrographics Tank is made of 2.5mm thick 201 stainless steel, framed of 2mm thick 304 stainless steel square pipe and equipped 8pcs universal wheels and thick feet.
All of these ensure that the hydro dipping tank can hold enough water without deformation. Thick stainless steel can ensure to resist acid, alkali, salt and corrosion. All of these ensure Hydrographics Tank long life.
There has 2 pcs thermostats on the control box and 2pcs temperature sensors. The temperature of the dipping tank and heating tank can be set and monitored real-time.
When the temperature reaches the set temperature, the heating element will stop to heat water, this will save your power. In the normal, the temperature will set 25-35℃. Certainly, you can turn on all or one or nothing according to your local temperature.
TSAUTOP® 8ft Hydrographics Tank is equipped low-noise, strong-flow, and long-life stainless-steel water pump, ensure flush the film slag. 375W pump equips for the 1.2m tank, 750w pump equips for the 2-3m tank. We can make the tanks with special voltages for Europe market, such as single phase 220v,3phases 220v.
The electrical wire connecting is simple. Each wire sticks a number, you connect the wire as the number.The electric box and wires of TSAUTOP® 8ft Hydrographics Tank are equipped safely as European Standard.
Every working unit is equipped with circuit breaker protection switches and emergency stop switch, ensure the safety of human and machines in the emergency.
All wires are concealed and packed of protective pipe to prevent electrical leakage. Every hydro dipping tank has equipped with earth wire to avoid electric shock.There have some high-pressure spray nozzles at the end of water outer ensure the water flushed farther.
TSAUTOP® 8ft Hydrographics Tank is easy to install and operate. We supply a detail manual book. We have a different dimensions hydrographic tank, you can choose the suitable one according to your working ite
TSAUTOP® 4*2.3*2.79(FT) DIY HYDRO DIPPING TANK TSDT1200
USER GUIDE
Attention please:
Please read the below at first after receiving the wooden box:
1. When you open the wooden case with TSAUTOP® 4*2.3*2.79(ft) DIY Hydro Dipping Tank, please use the Rolling Wheel to move; if you want to move the DIY Hydro Dipping Tank with one forklift, please mind that DON’T let the forklift arm HIT/TOUCH the OUTLET TUBE (welded metal type) under the hydro dipping tank;
it will Probably lead the tube bent and can’t fit the pipe tightly; 
2. When you install the PVC pipe, strongly suggest use Teflon Tape to increase the leakproof; refer to the below photo.
3. When you want to wire, please ask help from one PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN, to be on the safe side. Wrong wiring can lead to danger and pump/electric parts damage;
4.NEVER let the pump run in the air WITHOUT water; That will easily lead to pump damage; Fill enough water according to the instruction in this manual before launching the pump;
5. Before fill water to the DIY Hydro Dipping Tank, for the first usage, it’s better to use some Glass cement (Very common paste to water-proof) to the welding seam
CHAPTER 1.GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TSAUTOP® 4*2.3*2.79(ft) DIY Hydro Dipping Tank is one of our hydrographics equipment which is used for hydro dipping, this hydrographics equipment has an automatic constant temperature, timer switch, blow film, water circle, automatic filter film dust features….
Heating function, setting different temperature according to the different hydro dipping film, and with the automatic constant temperature controller.
Timer Switch, setting different dipping time according to the different hydro dipping film, the buzzer will alarm till the settled time, indicating procedure of spraying activator.
Flushing film function, starting flush film after hydro dipping completed, instantly remove the remaining hydro dipping film dust, preparing for next putting hydro dipping film.
Water circle and filtering, over film dust, will be filtered and circle till the surface of the hydro dipping tank for maximum saving the water.
Control Box Commentary
Power Light：Power indicating lights
Power Switch:：Turn left ，Power Light（Yellow）OFF，POWER OFF，Turn Right，Power Light（Yellow）On，Power activating
Timer Light：Time indicating lights
Timer Switch ：Turn left，Timer Light（Green）OFF，Timer switcher off power，Turn right timer switch，
Timer Light（Green） on，timer switcher activating。Timer switch upper panel indicating current time，
lower panel indicating current settled time，after reaching resettled time,，
Buzzer alarming，any changes on setting，press decreasing an increasing key for decreasing or increasing time.
Heater 1# and 2# Light：6KW and 12kw Heating indicating lights
Digital Timer：Time controller
Heater 1# &2# Switch：Turn left，6KW Heating Light（Yellow）OFF，Turn Right，6KW Heating Light（Green） If turn on two switches, the two heaters are working, the total power is 12kw.
Heating switch upper panel indicating current water temperature，lower panel indicate presetting water temperature，any changes to water temperature，
press left key 5seconds, the down digital will flash and press up or down for adjusting the water temperature setting
Buzzer：TIMER ALARM
E-STOP：Emergency Switch, Emergency Switch all functions.
Parameter (the following data is the default configuration)
Input Voltage：single phase 220V/3 phases 220v/380v
Power Consumption：12.75kw, the heater power 6kw each, water pump power 0.75kw
Working Temperature：25-30℃
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION
1.Power inlet wiring for SINGLE phases, 220VAC :
We already finish most wiring before shipment according to your special voltage requirement; Please don’t change them.
Connect the wires according to the NUMBER in the wires and switch, such as wire 1 to Number 1 place. Refer to the below photo:
Detail: Please attention to the wire with “+” & the wire with “-“ to the right place. Otherwise, the temperature can’t be shown properly in “Digital Thermostat” meter.
2.Power inlet wiring for 3 phases, 220V AC AND 3 phases, 380-415V AC :
1) We already finish most wiring before shipment according to your special voltage requirement; Please don’t change them.
2) Connect the wires according to the NUMBER in the wires from a proper sequence 01，02，03，1, 2,……10; From left the first place to the right in sequences; Refer to the below photo:
Please attention: The input cable is provided by the user. Must connect 3 live wires to the left 3 holes and null wire to “N” hole as in the below photo.
Check everything OK according to the operation manual and then connect 5 INPUT POWER SUPPLY wires well as the arrow point at in the below photo:
Power inlet wiring
Important reminder：
You will fill enough water into the tank before you start the hydro dipping machine.
The water level is level with the height of the partition.
If you start the hydro dipping machine, the water pump doesn’t work or reverse （small water flow），please stop the machine at once，you can change any 2 live wires sequence(U V W) to solve this problem.
| U V W： Inlet 3phase living wires | B1: Big water tank K Mode Heating Couple |
| U1 V1 W1：Water Circle Tank Heating 3phase Wiring | B2: Small Dipping tank K mode Heating Couple |
| U2 V2 W2：Water Circle Tank Heating 3phase Wiring | |
| U3 V3 W3：Water Pump 3phase wiring | |
Water pump motor Connection for 3phases 220v:
Water pump motor Connection for 3phases 380v:
Chapter 3. Setting and Using
1、Settings Temperature Controller
 | A：Current temperature indicatingB：Presetting temperature indicating C：presetting temperature adjustment Press←for setting Press↑for increasing Press↓For decreasing Repress←For saving setting |
Time Switch
 | A：Counted time indicatingB：Presetting Time indicating Adjusting time according to hundred bits, ten bits, digital bits Press﹢For increasing Press﹣For decreasing |
2.Operating
(1) Machine Checking before the start.
A、TURN OFF outlet water pipes of working water tank and circle water tank，
1) Inpour clear water to the working water tank till the Central position of water jet Nozzle :
2) remove the Net Metal cover, Inpour clear water to the circle water tank till to a little lower than the surface of the metal cover. Then put back the cover.
Attention:
A.Should fill enough water to avoid the water transfer pump exposed to the air. If the pump works in the air, the pump will EASILY be damaged.
B、Open Power Box, Turn on air-break switch，Power indicating lights on (red)；
C、Turn right and power on power，Power indicating lights on(green)
D、Turn right and power on heating switch for working water tank and circle water tank, presetting water temperature.
E、Turn right and power on water pump，checking water pump working conditions；
F、Turn left and power off water pump, Turn right and power on timer switch，Turn right and power on timer switcher，adjusting time，reaching adjusted time for checking buzzer working conditions.
G、Press E-Stop，checking all indicating lights、temperature controller and timer switch power off or not；
H、Machine testing completed, Clockwise turning E-stop, Power on the machine.
(2). Hydro dipping process
A、Power on the machine, setting proper water temperature for working water tank and circle water tank；
B、Reaching settled water temperature for the working tank and circle tank, turn on the water pump, and blow remaining dust of working tank till automatic filtering area.
Power water pump, still working water tank water no water wave, fitting water transfer film, and power timer switch.
C、Buzzer alarming, spraying activator on water transfer film smoothly, waiting till water transfer film melt and start water transfer printing procedure, switch off timer switcher after transfer completed.
D、Power on the water pump, blowing remaining dust film till filtering area, and start next water transfer printing job.
Chapter 4. Common Problems and Solutions
| Without Power | 1.Checking E-Stop Switch On/OFF status2.Checking the inlet wiring voltage 3.Checking air-break switch at On status 4.Checking Power input switch |
| The heater does not work，but indicate temperature | 1.Checking Heating Wiring status2.Checking Heating pipe damage or not |
| The heater does not work, no indicating temperature | 1.Checking Heating switch at On status2.Checking Temperature controller Wiring 3.Checking Temperature Controller damage or not |
| Heater continuous working after temperature reaching the presetting temperature | 1. Check K mode Heating Couple Wiring2. Check if K Mode Heating Couple Damage 3. Check Temperature Controller damage or not |
| Timer Switch does work | 1.Checking Timer Switch wiring2.Checking Timer Switch damage or not |
| Timer Switch does work, Buzzer does alarm | 1.Checking Buzzer wiring2.Checking Buzzer damage or not |
| The water pump does not work，indicating lights on | 1.Checking water pump wiring2.Checking water pump damage or stuck |
| Machine working well, indicating lights off | Replacing indicating lights |
THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DIY HYDRO DIPPING
DIY Hydro dipping is a fantastic way to decorate any 3D item which can be submerged in water without harm.
While there are many companies specializing in hydro dip art for large items (e.g. cars interior, airline interiors, yacht, RV interiors, and sports equipment), it’s possible to do the DIY hydro dipping process on your own with a home size hydro dip kits.
Step 1. Using a Hydro Dipping Kit
Purchase a kit. Look it online for home hydro dip kit, which helps you to transfer a specific print or design onto a 3D object (that can be submerged in water without harm) without specialized equipment.
In general, companies making these kits will offer an assortment of designs to choose from to customize your kit. Basic home hydro dip kits should include:
- Patterned film
- Activator
- Top coat
- Basecoat
- Universal primer
Step 2. Choose a suitable DIY hydro dipping tank.
Most DIY kits do not come with a DIY hydro dipping tank to be used during the dipping process. So choose a watertight plastic, glass, or aluminum DIY hydro dipping tank which is deep enough to fully submerge the object you are dipping.
Tasutop hydrographics have A4/A3/1.2m DIY hydro dipping tank. It should also be long and wide enough to leave 5-6 inches (approximately 12-15 cm) between the edge of the container and the object.
Step 3. Prepare the item.
Make sure that the item you are dipping is free of dust and debris. Spray on the item with the primer provided in your kit, enough to coat, but not enough for the primer to run.
Apply 1-2 light coats of the base coat spray provided in your kit, and leave the item to dry for one or two hours.
Before applying the primer and base coat, use masking tape to block off any parts of the item that you do not wish to have an image printed on.
Step 4. Size and cut the hydro dipping film.
Measure the size of the object you wish to cover and add 4-5 inches (approximately 12-15 cm) on each side. Cut the film accordingly.
Make sure that the film remains dry during this process, as getting it wet could cause the image to warp.
Place masking tape around the edges of the film to keep it from rolling.
Step 5. Set up the DIY hydro dipping tank.
Fill the container with hot (but not boiling) water, approximately ¾ of the way full. Carefully pick up the film and bring the opposite sides together, holding it like a sling.
Place the bottom of the sling onto the middle of the surface of the water, and slowly bring the sides down to place the film flat on the water.
Step 6. Let the film hydrate and apply the activator.
Use your phone or a stopwatch to ensure that the film dissolves for sixty seconds. After the sixty seconds, spray the activator provided in your kit evenly over the film.
Once coated, the film should take approximately 5-10 seconds to turn into liquid ink on the surface of the water.
- When the film is fully activated it will have a distinctly glossy appearance and will expand to fill the entire surface size of the container.
Step 7. Dip your item.
Hold your item at a 45-degree angle and slowly submerge it into the water. Once the item is fully submerged, even out the angle by pushing it down towards the ink. Keep your movements fluid for best results.
- Put on gloves before dipping your item. If they are not supplied in the kit, purchase a pair before starting the whole dipping process.
Step 8 Rinse the item.
Slowly remove the item from the water by rinse tank. Hold the item lightly and carefully, and avoid rubbing its surface. Rinse it under cold water immediately for approximately 3 minutes to remove any PVA residue.
Step 9.Apply the top coat.
After air-drying the item, apply an even coat of the aerosol top coat spray provided in your kit. Let the item air dry before applying the second coat. Continue the process until the finish is to your liking.
