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- Page 1 Ultrasonic Cleaners Models 50, 75, 150, 250, 550 Operator’s Manual 53 Church Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470 USA 203-426-0101 telephone 203-426-7026 fax info@sonicator.com www.sonicator.com...
- Page 3 QSONICA Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaner...
- Page 4 Warranty Ultrasonic Cleaners, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and under normal use, are guaranteed for two years after date of shipment. Within the period guaranteed, manufacturer will repair or replace free of charge, at its sole discretion, all parts that are defective because of material or workmanship, not including costs for removing or installing parts.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty Safety Precautions Introduction Ultrasonic Cleaners Accessories Unpacking Your Cleaner Installing Your Cleaner Equipment Specifications How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works Operating Your Cleaner Operating Your CT or CHT Cleaner Operating Your C Cleaner Draining Your Cleaner Optimizing Your Cleaner Application Hints Cleaning Methods Cleaning Solutions... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using your Ultrasonic Cleaner, please read and thoroughly understand these safety precautions. Failure to follow them may result in serious personal injury or property damage. To avoid electrical shock: Do unplug from power source before filling or emptying the tank. Do keep the control panel and the area around the cleaner clean and dry -- wipe up solution which spills over the tank brim. - Page 7 To prevent damage to the cleaner: Do change your solution regularly. Do not cover vents on the cover. Do not operate the cleaner dry. Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank; use a tray or wire to suspend items. Failure to comply may cause transducer damage and will void your warranty.
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Ultrasonic Cleaners This line of ultrasonic cleaners include five models with sizes ranging from 1/2 gallons, 3/4 gallons, 1-1/2 gallons, 2-1/2 gallons and 5-1/2 gallons. Each model is constructed using durable industrial style 40kHz transducers. These provide increased cleaning power along with built in sweep frequency to ensure uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath. -
Page 9: Unpacking Your Cleaner
Do not place the cleaner on a circuit which could become overloaded. If your cleaner does not operate correctly, first refer to the troubleshooting section for possible causes, or contact Qsonica, LLC. Technical Support listed at the back of this manual, for additional information. 4 Introduction... -
Page 10: Equipment Specifications
Equipment Specifications Tank Tank Overall Weight Max. Heater Capacity Size Size Input Draw Power Power Power Req. (Watts)* L: 6” L: 10” 1/2 gal. 7 lbs. W: 5.5” W: 12” (1.91 L) (3.2KG) D: 4” D: 11.5” L: 9.5” L: 13.5” 3/4 gal. -
Page 11: How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works
How Ultrasonics Cleaning Works Ultrasonic sound is sound transmitted at frequencies generally beyond the range of human hearing. In your ultrasonic cleaner, ultrasonic sound (sonics) is used for cleaning materials and parts. This is how it works: As the sound waves from the transducer radiate through the solution in the tank, they cause alternating high and low pressures... -
Page 12: Operating Your Cleaner
Operating Your Cleaner If this is the first time you are using the cleaner, please read this whole section before operating your cleaner. Operating Your CT or CHT Cleaner CT Cleaner CHT Cleaner Explanation of Controls Control Function HEAT Activates heat to 60ºC maximum. (CHT only) NOTE: Refer to pages 16 and 17 for further temperature information. - Page 13 Before You Start Cleaning CAUTION Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tanks; use a tray or wire to suspend items. Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3/8 inch below the operating level line with the cleaner on.
- Page 14 Degassing Step Action Turn the HEAT ON (CHT Cleaner only). Turn the TIMER to 5-10 and let the cleaner run to allow the solution to “degas”. NOTE: Refer to page 17 for information on degassing. Cleaning Items NOTE: To stop ultrasonics at any time, turn the TIMER to zero. Step Action Set the TIMER for the amount of time you wish the items to be...
- Page 15 Operating Your Digital C- Cleaner Explanation of Controls Control Function POWER Press to activate/deactivate power to the cleaner. ON/OFF After you press SELECT OPTION and set the LED Display for the selected option, press to activate HEAT (SET TEMP), SONICS (SET SONICS) and/or DEGAS (SET DEGAS). Indicates the tank temperature, set temperature, ultrasonics Display time or degas time setting, depending on your SELECT...
- Page 16 Control Function Function Lights indicate the option selected by pressing SELECT Indicators OPTION. SOLUTION TEMP: Displays current solution temp. (10 - 75ºC, 4ºC). SET TEMP: Set tank temperature (01 - 69ºC). SET SONICS: Set ultrasonic time (01 - 99 mins., 60 mins. default).
- Page 17 NOTE: If this is the first time you are running the cleaner, or if you have changed cleaning solution, you must degas the solution. If not, move to Setting Operating Parameters. Degassing Step Action Degas for 5-10 minutes. If necessary, use SET/CLEAR DISPLAY to alter this setting.
- Page 18 Cleaning Items CAUTION Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank; use a tray or wire to suspend items. Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3/8 inch below the operating level line with the cleaner on. Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline or flammable solutions.
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Page 19: Draining Your Cleaner
To repeat a timed cleaning cycle - press ON/OFF once while in the Set Sonics mode. This cleaning cycle time will remain in memory until reset or you turn off the power to the cleaner. To reset ultrasonics time during a cleaning cycle - press ON/OFF once, press SELECT OPTION until the SET SONICS LED lights. - Page 20 1-1/2, 2-1/2 and 5-1/2 gallon models include a drain and valve kit. Step Action Place the cleaner to allow easy reach of the drain tube into a waste disposal unit. Remove the thread protecting cap from the end of the cleaner’s drain pipe. This will expose the white teflon sealing tape on the drain pipe’s threads.
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Page 21: Optimizing Your Cleaner
Solution - the fastest method to heat your cleaner is to fill with warm solution, use heat, ultrasonics (which also adds heat), and a cover. Approximate stabilization temperatures with ultrasonics and heat running continuously: CHT/C cleaner without a cover 50º CHT/C cleaner with a cover 62º continued... - Page 22 Over temperature protection (C-only) - the cleaner will shut down at 75ºC and the LED display will blink “75”. Turn the cleaner off and allow it to cool down. For a faster cooldown, replace some of the warm solution with cold solution. Solution Solution activity - the amount of visible activity is not necessarily related to optimum cavitation for cleaning.
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Page 23: Application Hints
Drying items - Air drying at room temperature works for some items. Place parts requiring faster drying time under hot air blowers or in ovens. Please call Qsonica, LLC. Technical Support if you have application questions. 18 Operating Your Cleaner... -
Page 24: Cleaning Methods
Cleaning Methods There are two methods of cleaning - direct and indirect. Each has advantages and disadvantages. When in doubt, run test samples using both methods to decide which one produces the best results for you. Direct Method How it works: Fill the tank with warm water and a cleaning solution. - Page 25 Indirect Method How it works: Fill the tank with warm water and a cleaning solution. Pour your solution medium into one or more beakers or into a solid insert tray. Place the beakers in a beaker positioning cover or a solid insert tray to fit your cleaner.
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Page 26: Cleaning Solutions
Cleaning Solutions CAUTION Do not use alcohol, gasoline, bleach, mineral acids, solutions with a flash point, semi-aqueous or combustible liquids in ultrasonic tanks, or you will void the warranty. Only use non-flammable solutions and water-based solutions. Solution Types Water-based solutions are either slightly acidic or alkaline. They include detergents, soaps and industrial cleaners designed to remove specific soils. - Page 27 This coating dampens the ultrasonic action and reduces cleaning efficiency. Certain solutions will cavitate better than others. Contact Qsonica, LLC. Technical Support for further information. Heat and cavitation: increase the chemical activity of cleaning solutions. Some materials may be damaged by this stronger chemical action.
- Page 28 Solution Effects on Metals Cleaning Steel Brass Alumi- Magne- Zinc S. Steel Agent sium Copper Optical (1) none none none none** none** none none** Jewelry (1) none none none none none none none Buffing (1) none slight none none attacks none none compound...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Turn timer clockwise. CT - Mechanical timer not Press power switch ON. C - POWER switch not ON. C- Start button Call Qsonica, LLC. Tech malfunctioning. Support Blown fuse. Call Qsonica, LLC.Tech Support Cleaner Heater malfunctions. - Page 30 High voltage inside - dangerous shock hazard. DO NOT attempt to disassemble or repair the cleaner. Problem Cause What to do Cleaner Malfunctioning heater or Call Qsonica, LLC. Tech operates but sensor components. Support does not maintain set temperature Cleaner...
- Page 31 Check your cleaner periodically to test the level of activity of the ultrasonic cavitation. Frequency of testing will depend on your use of the cleaner. Glass Slide Test You will need the following equipment: Frosted microscope glass slide (1” x 3”), such as ESCO #2951F, or equivalent;...
- Page 32 The ultrasonics will begin immediately to remove the lead from the slide. All lead should be removed within 10 seconds. If your cleaner passes this test, its ultrasonic cavitation is acceptable. NOTE: To ensure consistency from test to test, be sure to repeat test conditions - use the same solution concentration, liquid level, temperature, type of pencil, length of degassing, etc.
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Page 33: Service Information
High voltage inside the cleaner is dangerous. If you find that your cleaner needs repair, carefully pack and return it to Qsonica LLC. If under warranty, remember to include proof of purchase. Your cleaner will be shipped by ground service unless you specify otherwise. - Page 34 Notes:...
- Page 35 Technical Support: Tel: 203-426-0101 Qsonica, LLC 53 Church Hill Road Tel: 877-338-9636 Newtown, CT 06470 Fax: 203-426-7026...