General; Cleaning Chemicals / Application - Elma Clean 10 Operating Instructions Manual

Position Device
1 Timer ultrasound
2 Power regulation
3 Regulator operation modes Sweep, Standard, Degas
4 Regulator frequency
6 Control lamp heating
7 Temperature control
8 Heating control
9 Skimming supply (optional)
10 Floor scouring supply (optional)
11 Floor scouring discharge (optional)
12 Discharge
13 Skimming discharge (optional)
14 Remote control (optional)
15 Mains cable

6. General

The ultrasonic cleaning process:
The ultrasonic transducers mounted under the tank floor turn electric energy into
mechanic vibrations. The cleaning liquid in the stainless-steel tank starts
vibrating, too. During this process, tiny vacuum bubbles are produced that
implode. This is called cavitation. The cavitation removes dirt from every spot that
the cleaning liquid reaches.

7. Cleaning chemicals / Application

The cleaning chemical to be used must be suitable for the use in an ultrasonic
bath to prevent damage to the transducer tank. Do not use flammable products
(see chapter Safety Warnings). Do not use chemicals containing halogenide
ions or salt as they may cause pitting corosion in the tank. Acids such as
hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid or nitric acid destroy the unit in very short time.
In particular acid cleaners (e.g. for derusting or the removal of mineral dirt such
as lime) must be used only when specially designed for this purpose.
We offer our own range of ELMA cleaning chemicals specially developed and
made for the use in ultrasonic cleaners which guarantees a long service life of
our ultrasonic baths. The following table shows the most frequently used of our
ELMA chemicals. If you use cleaning chemicals by other suppliers observe the
instructions given on the label, in particular the instructions concerning the use
in ultrasonic baths. Contact your supplier for these cleaning chemicals.
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