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CLEANING PROCEDURES - GENERAL
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Arrange parts to be cleaned so they are not touching the bottom of the tank. Use
racks, baskets or tongs to insert and remove parts from the tank. The volume of
parts to be cleaned should not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total tank volume.
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Parts should be arranged so as not to stack the parts too densely and operate the
ultrasound for the necessary period of time. The amount of time required is
dependent upon the density of the parts being cleaned, the type and amount of
thickness of the oil, grease, dirt or carbon being removed. Customer
experimentation is necessary for most applications, though it is best to use three (3)
minute testing increments.
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Lower the parts to be cleaned into the tank.
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Activate the ultrasound.
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Cleaning times will vary depending on the temperature of the solution, the number of
parts to be cleaned, the amount of contamination and the amount and type of
cleaning agent used. Generally, small parts should be cleaned with the ultrasound
operating for three (3) to five (5) minutes.
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Parts being cleaned do not require continuous supervision or labor intensive
cleaning. Parts should however be inspected during the cleaning process.
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Visually inspect each part for desired decontamination after the parts have dried
completely. If parts must be handled, wear gloves when touching surfaces to protect
against heated parts.
CLEANING TIMES
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Most parts can be cleaned within minutes. Cleaning times will vary depending on the
condition of the parts being cleaned, the level of heat in the tank and the cleaning
agent used. Aluminum parts will clean faster than other metal parts. Never leave
aluminum parts in the ultrasonic bath longer than five (5) minutes without inspection.
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It is not necessary to move the parts by hand or in the basket when cleaning.
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Keep the bath free of oils, grease and any foreign materials.
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Skim off oil and grease residue periodically if necessary.
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Cleaning agents should be changed periodically depending on usage.
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When discharging bath and waste, follow all environmental and regulatory
requirements. A reputable and licensed waste transportation firm should perform
removal of all waste materials.
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Omegasonics is not liable for improper handling of waste materials.
WATER QUALITY
The quality of the customer's water source can have an important effect on the
performance of the ultrasonic equipment. This can be due to high levels of calcium,
magnesium, sulfur and other contaminants in the water source that can have a negative
effect on the type of cleaning soap used. High levels of calcium and/or magnesium
(constitutes hard water) can cause the soap to work less efficiently and less effectively
as intended.
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