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Sincerely, The Ultrasonic Power Family Please read the entire manual. The BT SE Series of cleaning systems requires special care for proper operation. This manual gives you the education and special skill required to operate the system at its peak performance.
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CHAMBER. NEVER USE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS (FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT) OR CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (PRODUCES TOXIC FUMES). CAUTION: Never use ultrasonic cleaning console as a sink. Under no circumstances should waste water be poured into it as the water could overflow the drain and damage delicate components.
3. Principles of Operation The ultrasonic generator transforms AC line power to a specified signal (rated in kHz) that drives a piezoelectric converter/ transducer. This electrical signal is converted by the transducer to a mechanical vibration due to the characteristics of the internal piezoelectric crystals.
All of the Ultrasonic Power Corporation's cleaning systems are powered by the patented 5300 series ultrasonic generator. The generator supplies the specified signal (25, 40, 68, 132, or 170 kHz) to the transducers. The high efficiency of the generator ensures the maximum cleaning power delivered to the tank without excessive power loss due to heat buildup.
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The tank is made from high grade stainless steel. This is critical because of the immense stress that the stainless steel is subjected to during the ultrasonic process. The high grade stainless steel also aids in transferring the ultrasonic signal into the liquid medium.
• The power cord(s) supplied by Ultrasonic Power Corporation must be used. If it does not match your wall outlet, use a universal adapter that is appropriate to your country. If your power cord is damaged, contact Ultrasonic Power Corporation customer service department for a replacement.
• Rotate the "Power Intensity" dial clockwise (the ultrasonic sound will increase). After each fill up of the tank, allow the ultrasonic run for a minimum of 10 minutes at 80% power to allow the ultrasonic "Degas" the liquid (removed excess air molecules thus increasing efficiency).
Pre-cleaning may be required to remove gross contamination or to chemically prepare the parts for a final clean. Some applications require more than one ultrasonic cleaning stage to complete the required cleaning. Ultrasonic agitated rinsing is required in some cases to more thoroughly remove the wash chemicals.
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PROXIMITY TO THE TRANSDUCER: The procedure for ultrasonic cleaning is generally as follows: Put parts in basket and place basket through three or four process steps; ultrasonic wash, spray rinse (optional), immersion rinse, dry. Some parts loaded in baskets can mask or shadow from the radiated surface of the ultrasonic transducers.
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40 kHz as the base frequency. Lower frequencies, such as 20 - 25 kHz, are used for large masses of metal, where ultrasonic erosion is of little consequence. The large mass dampens or absorbs a great amount of the ultrasonic cleaning power.
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• Read and follow all instructions in this manual. • Follow all instructions on the chemical that is to be used in the ultrasonic cleaning system. • Test the cleaning capabilities of the system after each change in liquid (dilution of chemical ratio, adding chemical, changing of liquid).
NOTE: Be careful when cleaning the ultrasonic tank to not scratch or abrade the ultrasonic radiating surface, as this will reduce the life of the radiating surface. Preventative Maintenance The design of your UPC equipment eliminates the need for elaborate preventative maintenance procedures.
1. Ensure the power cord(s) are plugged into its proper voltage supply. 2. Press the "Ultrasonics" switch to the "ON" position. 3. If the above did not solve the problem: Call the Ultrasonic Power Corporation customer service department for assistance.
(10) years; all ultrasonic generators shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years; all transducer components shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years; and...
14. Return of Equipment Policy Replacement/Repair Policy and Pricing Schedule It is the intention of Ultrasonic Power Corporation (UPC) to deliver fair, accurate, cost-effective and timely service associated with warranty and non-warranty product assistance to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), End- user and Reseller Customers within the guidelines of this Policy.