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Ultrawave ARGON Operator's Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Ultrasonic Cleaning System Operator Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ultrasonic cleaning detergents ............... 14 Ultrasonic cleaning good practice..............15 Maintenance ...................... 16 Disposal of this ultrasonic cleaning system ..........16 Returning equipment to Ultrawave ............... 16 Warranty ......................17 Troubleshooting ....................18 Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work regulations ...... 19 Temperatures of touchable hot surfaces ............

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Electrical Your Argon ultrasonic cleaning system is designed to be connected to a 415VAC 3P+N+E protected (fuses, MCBs) type supply. Connection to a 400-415VAC (3P+N+E) supply may be hard wired or via a 5 pin, 16/32A, red BS4343 plug and socket (rating dependant on unit requirements).

  • Page 5: Quick Install Guide

    Do connect the mains lead into a suitable mains outlet. The Argon Series tanks are divided into the process area on the left and weir area on the right. Both areas have independent drain valves fitted at the rear of the unit.
  • Page 6 The Argon Series recirculation and dual filter system is situated below the weir area, accessible behind the front black hinged panel. There is an isolation valve on the input and output side of the dual filter system. Please ensure these valves handles are in line with the pipework as this is the open position.

  • Page 7: Filling The Tank

    Minimum Level The Argon Series of units are fitted with two float level sensors. The lower float allows the heaters to operate, and the upper float allows the ultrasonic and recirculation pump to operate. Please ensure the fluid reaches over the top level sensor or the ultrasonics will not operate Add the required dose of detergent (see pg.

  • Page 8: Full Operator Instructions

    The top line of the display indicates the Argon Ultrasonic Cleaning System’s serial number. This uniquely identifies the machine. To protect the tank and for safety reasons, the Argon Series has a factory preset minimum/maximum operating temperature, this being 6°C & 90°C for a wash/rinse tank and 15°C &...
  • Page 9 Pressing the ‘enter’ button (under the flashing Start) will start a pre-set cycle: If the unit is a wash/rinse type the cycle will now run (indicated by the ‘Running’ message) for its pre-set cycle time and any re-circulation (if fitted) will also run once at the cycle start point and once towards the end of the cycle.
  • Page 10 If the unit is a dryer type the cycle will run but the cycle time will not start it’s countdown until the ‘Set Temp’ is reached at which point it will start it’s preset ‘Cycle Rem’. This cycle will also appear if the fluid temperature is below the minimum temperature.
  • Page 11 Any error/fault will display a message on screen and the cycle will be terminated: Press the ‘enter’ button to acknowledge the error/fault, these are: Level Low - The liquid level is to low Under Temp - The temp is under the min. temperature Over Temp - The temp is over the max.

  • Page 12: Draining The Tank

    Draining the tank The tank is drained via the drain outlet located on the one of the tank sides or bottom. Drain valve – open Drain valve – close Step 1 – Ensure that the drain is either directly over a drain or is connected to a tube, which is placed into a drain.

  • Page 13: Changing/Inspecting The Filters

    There are two valves used as isolation devices when changing the filters on the dual filter system shown here in the normal open position: Note: Do not shut off either valve when the Argon Series is in operation as this will damage the pump.
  • Page 14 Step 6 – Remove each filter housing using the tool provided, by turning the housing locking ring left/anti-clockwise: Step 7 – The filter can now be inspected and replaced if necessary. Please note the right filter is the coarse filter (higher value uM filter) and the left filter is the fine filter (lower value uM filter) when replacing the filter elements.

  • Page 15: Technical Information

    The time needed to degas the liquid varies depending on the amount of gas present in the liquid and the quantity of water in the tank. Ultrawave recommends a degas period of at least 10 minutes, although larger tanks will require a longer degas period.

  • Page 16: Ultrasonic Cleaning Detergents

    Ultrawave offer a range of specially formulated ultrasonic detergents for use in applications including medical and heavier industrial cleaning requirements.

  • Page 17: Ultrasonic Cleaning Good Practice

    Ultrasonic cleaning good practice Baskets: Components must be placed in a basket before being placed into the tank. Do not place parts or components directly onto the base of the tank as this will damage the ultrasonic cleaning system and this may invalidate your warranty. Detergents: Ultrasonic cleaning requires the presence of a cleaning detergent to clean effectively.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Returning equipment to Ultrawave All equipment being returned to Ultrawave for service, repair or other reason MUST BE FULLY DECONTAMINATED prior to return and include a copy of the certificate of decontamination. Failure to do so may result in additional charges, or the equipment being returned to the user/sender at Ultrawave’s discretion.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Within the warranty period Ultrawave will repair or replace free of charge, Ex Works, all defective parts in the system/equipment but Ultrawave shall not be liable for costs for removing (disassembling) or installing (assembling) parts.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Ultrawave for each individual system/equipment. Warranties will not apply if any fault has been caused by failure of the Customer to carry out routine maintenance, in addition to any PPMS carried out by Ultrawave as part of the extended warranty, or the Customer fails to ensure the required services are maintained.

  • Page 21: Compliance With The Control Of Noise At Work Regulations

    To help you calculate your workers’ exposure, Ultrawave Ltd publish the noise generated by your ultrasonic cleaner on the Certificate of Test. The figure is that experienced by a worker standing in the operating position.

  • Page 22: Temperatures Of Touchable Hot Surfaces

    If you do operate your ultrasonic cleaner at temperatures above the recommended maximum, then Ultrawave Ltd advise that you conduct a risk assessment, and if appropriate fix a “Caution – Hot” warning label to your machine.

  • Page 23: Service Record

    12 months. This record must be maintained by the engineer conducting these tests A complete validation and testing log book can be obtained from Ultrawave. For details of testing, validation, servicing and Service contracts contact Ultrawave or its agent.
  • Page 24 Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due...
  • Page 26 Ultrawave baths are manufactured in the United Kingdom. Ultrawave baths are manufactured to exacting standards and conform to international standards. www.ultrawave.co.uk C6045201-05 Date of Issue: December 2021...

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