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- Page 1 Q-Series Operator Instruction Manual C6012106-01 Issued February 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recording the data ..................25 Ultrasonic cleaning detergents..............26 Technical information ..................27 Specifications ....................28 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ............30 Returning equipment to Ultrawave ............. 32 Maintenance ..................... 33 Service ........................ 33 Warranty ......................34 WEEE Compliance .................... 34 Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations .... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions & General Use
Safety instructions & general use Use of products The following products are covered by this operating manual: • QS5, QS10, QS12, QS13, QS18 & QS25 The products listed above are a series of ultrasonic cleaning baths designed for indoor use by a professional user. When used to clean surgical/medical instruments, the products listed above are classed as medical devices. - Page 4 Ultrawave will not be responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect use of the equipment. The user should apply to Ultrawave or its agent for advice on cleaning techniques or detergents. IMPORTANT: Once the cleaning cycle has finished, remove the cleaned items, and rinse them immediately in clean running water.
- Page 5 Other Symbols Proper shipping Keep dry orientation Catalogue Fragile Number Date of Serial Number Manufacture Indicate the item is Manufacturer a medical device Country of Unique Device manufacture Identifier Q-Series Operating Manual C6012106...
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Page 6: Installation
Installation The following parts and accessories are included with the Q-Series ultrasonic bath: 1x Basket 1x Lid 1x Memory card 1x USB card reader 1x 2m length of drain hose 1x Hose tail 1x Ultraclean detergent sample 1x Power cable 1x Q-Series quick guide How to install? Locate the Q-Series close to a drain or sink to allow easy drainage of the tank. -
Page 7: Controls
Controls Ensure your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is plugged into a 230 VAC fully earthed supply. Once plugged in, switch on your Q-Series bath via the power on/off switch at the rear of the unit. The switch will then illuminate. The Q-Series is operated through a menu driven control system: KEY 3 KEY 4 KEY 2... -
Page 8: Quick Guide
Always use the basket. Never expose hands to cleaning solutions. Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic, or corrosive chemicals or liquids not recommended by Ultrawave. Never breathe the fumes from strong solutions. Rinse the items in clean water once the cycle is complete. -
Page 9: Operator Instructions
Operator instructions When the Q-Series power is turned on and the bath is full of liquid, the following screens will display alternately. When the water temperature is at or above the temperature set, the message “Temp OK” will display. The actual temperature in the bath will vary and may be different to the value shown in the screen above. - Page 10 When the Q-Series power is turned on and the liquid level is too low, the following screen will display. The level sensor can be disabled for specialist cleaning applications where deionised (DI) water is used (see page 21). When the bath is filled with liquid to the correct level, you will be given the option to degas.
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Page 11: Operator Menu
Operator menu A number of the Q-Series cleaning parameters can be altered. To access the options menu and scroll through the various changeable parameters, press the MENU key, when the following screen is displayed. To scroll through the menu, press the MENU key. To exit the MENU at any time, press the ... - Page 12 Screen 1: Setting the temperature Your Q-Series is fitted with a thermostat and heaters to ensure the temperature of the cleaning liquid is maintained at the set temperature. Use the UP and DOWN keys to accurately set the desired temperature of the cleaning liquid between 5°C and 70°C.
- Page 13 Screen 2: Setting the cycle time Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is factory pre-set with a cycle time of 15 minutes. Use this screen to amend the cycle time. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the numbers to increase or decrease the time of up to 99 minutes.
- Page 14 Screen 4: Degas Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is factory pre-set with the degas function to This function is automatically offered when the machine is first turned on, allowing you to run a degas cycle whenever a cleaning cycle is initiated. Use the ON and OFF keys to select the required option.
- Page 15 Screen 5: Frequency Leap Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is equipped with Frequency LEAP technology to provide more homogeneous ultrasonic cleaning activity throughout the whole tank. Using advanced software and generators, the Q-Series uses Frequency LEAP to create a pseudo-random leaping action between a wider frequency range, reducing standing waves and improving the cleaning action.
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Page 16: Starting The Cycle
Starting the cycle Once all the Operator Menu options have been selected, the following screen will display. The Q-Series is now ready for use. Press the key to begin the cleaning cycle. When the Q-Series is in operation, the following screen will display. (This screen is only an example. -
Page 17: Cycle Abort Modes
Cycle abort modes If the cycle is aborted, the reason for the failure will be displayed. If the operator aborts the cycle, the following screen will be displayed. If the Level sensor is set to ON (see page 21), and the liquid drops below the required level during operation, the cleaning cycle will stop, and the following screen will be displayed. -
Page 18: Cycle Abort Modes
Cycle abort modes If the liquid temperature exceeds the allowed maximum of 75°C, the following screen will be displayed If the internal heater exceeds its allowed maximum temperature, the following screen will be displayed If the unit overheats due to prolonged use, the following message will be displayed In each instance of a cycle abort, the cycle count in the Advanced Menu will still log the cycle as complete. -
Page 19: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced Menu allows different settings to be specified which may not require regular changes and allows the usage history of the individual Q- Series ultrasonic bath to be seen. To access the advanced menu, press and hold Keys 3 and 4 together. The following screen will then appear: KEY 3 KEY 4... - Page 20 Screen 2: Time used This screen shows the total time your Q-Series ultrasonic bath has been in use in days, hours, and minutes, i.e., the sum of all the cleaning cycle times since new. For example, the screen above shows that the bath has been in use for a total of 2 days, 5 hours, and 27 minutes.
- Page 21 Screen 4: Cycle Count The second screen shows the number of cycles which the Q-Series ultrasonic bath has run since new. The cycle count shows all cycles which the bath has begun and includes those cycles which are not completed, i.e., those cycles aborted by the operator or because the liquid level was low.
- Page 22 Screen 6: Liquid level sensor The Q-Series ultrasonic bath is fitted with a liquid level sensor to ensure it is not under-filled prior to or during the cycle. This ensures that the optimum cleaning process can occur and potential damage to the tank is minimised. The level sensor is a resistive device, so will not detect liquids with very low conductivity such as pure deionised (DI) water.
- Page 23 WARNING Setting the liquid level sensor to OFF means that the Q-Series ultrasonic bath will operate as if the bath were full of liquid. This means that without water, the heaters will continue to operate and the surface inside the bath will become extremely hot. It is therefore the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the tank is filled with sufficient water when the liquid level sensor is disabled.
- Page 24 Screen 7: Portable appliance testing The Q-Series ultrasonic bath is provided with this screen to make portable appliance testing easier. When the ON button is pressed, both the heater and the ultrasonic generator will turn on, irrespective of any other programmed settings. You will then be sure that the Q-Series ultrasonic bath is operating in the mode required for accurate portable appliance testing.
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Page 25: Using The Memory Card
Using the memory card The Q-Series is fitted with a memory card slot which allows digital validation of every cleaning cycle. Before switching on the unit, simply insert a memory card into the slot located at the front of the Q-Series to ensure that information on each cycle is saved. -
Page 26: Recording The Data
There is a file on the memory card which is already set up to provide a template for recording the data – Ultrawave.xls. Open this file and the data will display in spreadsheet format. -
Page 27: Ultrasonic Cleaning Detergents
Each of these detergents is available from Ultrawave. The required detergent dose may vary depending on the component being cleaned and the level of contamination. Ultrawave recommends a dosage of between 2 and 5% for all detergents other than Sonozyme which is recommended at 0.5% by volume and Disinfect+ which is recommended at 5% by volume. -
Page 28: 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 recommend a degas period of at least 10 minutes without a basket or load. -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Ambient Temperature 5 to 40°C 80% R.H. in room temperatures up to 31°C Maximum relative humidity decreasing linearly to 50 % R.H. at 40°C Altitude above sea level Up to 2,000 m (6,500 ft) Operating Environment Indoor use only Tank External Tank Internal Basket Internal... - Page 30 Electrical details Mains supply: 230V @ 50Hz Pollution degree: Installation category: Note: Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed ±10% of the nominal supply voltage Frequency Leap Ultrasonic frequency: 32 to 38kHz Heater range: Ambient to 70 °C Tank Working Total Ultrasonic...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting And Problem Solving
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Ultrawave have a dedicated After Sales team who are able to resolve any problems that occur with your Q-Series. However, on many occasions it is possible that the problem can be rectified by the operator. The unit fails to turn on... - Page 32 If we are unable to solve your problem over the phone, we may suggest returning your product to the distributor where purchased or directly to Ultrawave. Where appropriate, we operate a Return To Base (RTB) warranty and repairs policy. Q-Series Operating Manual...
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Page 33: Returning Equipment To Ultrawave
More information on decontamination guidelines, as well as copies of decontamination certificates can be found at www.ultrawave.co.uk http://www.ultrawave.co.uk/product-returns-policy.html If you require further information, please call the Ultrawave After Sales Department on +44 (0) 29 2083 7337. Q-Series Operating Manual C6012106... -
Page 34: Maintenance
Portable Appliance Testing should be conducted with water in the bath. Service Ultrawave recommend that your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is serviced and tested by an Ultrawave approved engineer on an annual basis. More regular periodic testing can be done by the operator to ensure that your ultrasonic bath is operating at optimum efficiency. -
Page 35: Warranty
36 months of the date of sale, or 6000 hours usage (whichever comes first) because of faulty material or manufacture. Genuine defective items returned to Ultrawave or its agent’s premises will be replaced or repaired free of charge at their discretion. -
Page 36: Compliance With The Control Of Noise At Work Regulations
To help you calculate your workers’ exposure, Ultrawave 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 37: Service Record
Service record Ultrawave recommend that your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is serviced at least once every 12 months. This record must be maintained by the engineer conducting the service. There are no user serviceable parts inside. All service and repair should be referred to qualified Ultrawave engineers only. - Page 39 Ultrawave Ltd Eastgate Business Park Wentloog Avenue Cardiff CF3 2EY www.ultrawave.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 29 2083 7337 sales@ultrawave.co.uk C6012106-01 Issued February 2022...