Graymills Biomatic Distributor - Manual (Page 5)

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Commonly Asked Questions
Is the Biomatic
® Parts Cleaning System effectiveness compromised by its gentleness to the
environment?
Absolutely not. It is completely effective in cleaning grease and grime off even the dirtiest parts, without
resorting to harsh chemicals. This is important since traditionally, “environmentally friendly” cleaners
have been perceived to be less effective - and more expensive - than their petrochemical-based
counterparts.
While the Biomatic
® Parts Cleaning System cleans just as effectively as other units using alternative
solutions such as solvents, it also cleans differently. Rather than dissolving grease, the cleaning agents
used in the Biomatic
® Parts Cleaning System work to quickly break the surface tension of the grease and
literally lift it off the part. The friendly microbes actually break down and destroy oils and greases
(converts them to CO
2
and water) once they have been lifted away from the part by the cleaning agent.
Do not be confused between cleaning differently and cleaning poorly.
What makes the Biomatic
® Parts Cleaning System work?
It is the microbe that eats the hydrocarbon wastes - and only the hydrocarbons. This microbe and similar
microbes are naturally-occurring and have been used in many types of bioremediation projects, including
the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Does it clean carburetors, transmissions, aluminum, brakes, etc.?
Yes. Not only is Super Biotene
® 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 clean at different rates than others due to the degree and type of grime
encountered.
What happens to the grease/oil and other contaminants?
During cleaning the filter will trap the large solid particles and the rest will be rinsed through into the fluid
reservoir of the Biomatic
® Parts Cleaner. The microbes in the reservoir will begin to eat away at the
hydrocarbons, breaking them down into carbon dioxide and water. The combination of filtering solids and
the remediation action of the microbes leaves you with a clean solution that continues to clean.
How much oil can I put in at a time?
As with all parts cleaners, excess greases, oils, and fluids should be disposed of prior to washing. The
Biomatic
® Parts Cleaners can handle tough, dirty jobs, but are not designed to be - nor should they be
treated as - a waste oil dump.
How fast do the microbes clean the Super Biotene
®?
Once activated, these microbes 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, filter changed monthly). Oil and grease analyses
performed on used Biotene® fluid consistently averaged around 1400 parts per million (versus used non-
bioremediating aqueous cleaners that average 20,000 parts per million or more).
Why does my cleaner have an aeration system?
It has been discovered that the microbes work best in the presence of oxygen. For that we reason, we
have provided the Biomatic® with a constant-on aeration system.
Does anything kill the microbes?