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OPERATIONS
HOW IT WORKS
An ultrasonic cleaner uses transducer(s) mounted to the bottom of the tank to create high frequency sound waves
in the tank's liquid. In the simplest sense, the sound waves cause tiny vacuum cavities to form in the liquid, a process
called “cavitation”. When these cavities collapse, or “implode”, they release large amounts of energy. The
implosions “scrub” particles of dirt, stains, or other debris from the surfaces immersed in the liquid.
An ultrasonic cleaner performs best when the amount of cavitation is sufficient to clean the surface efficiently and
thoroughly, but not great enough to damage the surface. The ultrasonic energy is so strong that it eventually etches
away the stainless steel tank. Aluminum foils are etched away in just minutes. Care must be used in cleaning soft
metals and stones. The ultrasonic activity can damage their surface finish.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
The DENTSPLY NeyTech Ultrasonik Cleaner can be used only with water-based solutions such as detergents,
soaps and industrial cleaners.
Cleaning solutions serve two purposes. The first and most important purpose is to act as a surfactant, which
reduces the surface tension of the solution and allows cavitations to occur more easily. The second is to aid in
removing soil from the surface of the part to be cleaned - investment plaster, scale, rust, tarnish, oils, fats, polishing
compounds and other soils.
Excess concentrations of cleaning solutions can actually reduce the ultrasonic activity in the tank. Test your
cleaning solution at low concentrations to determine the most effective level. More is not necessarily better with
ultrasonics. Carefully read the cleaning solution label for instructions on proper dilution. Too much solution will
decrease the cavitation activity thereby, reducing the effectiveness of the cleaning procedure.
If there is no ultrasonic cleaning solution readily available a small amount of a simple liquid detergent (i.e. "Joy",
"Simple Green", etc.) will suffice.
OPERATION
Remember: UNPLUG THE UNIT before filling or draining.
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Turn on the unit by turning the timer dial clockwise PAST THE 5 MINUTE MARK to the desired setting. If you
desire less than 5 minutes, simply turn the knob past the 5 position and then back to the lower setting. The cleaner
will turn on instantly and turn off automatically at the end of the cycle.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check the water level often. Running the cleaner without an adequate level of
solution may cause damage and void your warranty.
The cleaner should be operated only when needed. Normal operation of the cleaner will cause tank wear.
New solutions placed in the tank will require some amount of time for "degassing" before the solution will attain
peak performance. Degassing may take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the solution.
After the solution is degassed, the cleaner will produce full cleaning power within a few seconds of being turned
on.
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