Qsonica Sonicator Q700, Operation Manual

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Rev. 6-12
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2. Warnings
Please read the manual in its entirety. Necessary instruction and guidance are provided to help
ensure the successful operation of this device.
Your new Ult rasonic Liquid Processor has been designed, built and t ested t o assure maximum
operat or saf et y. How ever, no design can completely prot ect against improper use t hat may lead t o
bodily injury and/or propert y damage. For t otal saf et y and equipment prot ect ion, read the
inst ruct ion manual caref ully before at tempt ing t o operat e t his equipment . Observe t he f ollow ing
WARNINGS :
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High volt age is present in t he generat or (pow er supply), convert er and high f requency cable. There are no
user-serviceable part s inside any of t hese devices. Do NOT at t empt t o remov e t he generat or cover or
convert er case.
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Do NOT t ouch any open cable connect ions on the unit w hile t he pow er is t urned ON.
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Do NOT operat e generat or w it h convert er disconnect ed f rom high volt age cable. High volt age is present in
t he cable and may pose a shock hazard.
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Do NOT at t empt to disconnect t he convert er high volt age cable w hile t he unit is running.
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The generat or must be properly grounded w it h a 3 -prong plug. Test elect rical out let for proper grounding
bef ore plugging in unit.
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Inst all t he ult rasonic processor in an area f ree f rom excessive dust , dirt , explosive or corrosive f umes and
prot ect ed f rom ext remes in temperat ure and humidit y. Do not place the Generat or w it hin a Fume Hood.
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Hearing prot ect ion is highly recommended. It is recommended t hat a sound abat ing enclosure or ear
prot ect ion be used w hen operat ing t he Ult rasonic Processor
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NEVER immerse t he convert er in liquids of any kind, or let condensed moist ure or liquid drip int o the
convert er.
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NEVER grasp an act ivat ed horn or probe. It can cause severe burns and t issue damage.
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NEVER allow a probe t o vibrat e in air.
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NEVER hold or clamp t he convert er by t he f ront driver or by t he horn it self . This can cause permanent
damage t o t he syst em. Support t he convert er by only clamping around t he convert er housing (upper
port ion).
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If needed air cool t he convert or w it h dry compressed air.
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Do NOT allow the t ip of a vibrat ing horn or probe t o t ouch t he count er t op or any other hard surf ace. It
could damage t he probe, overload t he generat or, or damage t he surf ace.
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Avoid t ouching t he bott om or sides of a glass or plast ic cont ainer w it h an activat ed probe. It could crack
or shat t er t he glass or melt the plast ic.
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Turn OFF t he pow er sw it ch, unplug t he generat or and disconnect t he pow er cord f rom t he back of t he
generat or bef ore at t empt ing t o replace t he f uses.
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Inspect high f requency cable f or cracks in t he prot ect ive out er jacket .
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Do not operat e unit w it h a damaged cable. Doing so may cause serious injury.
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In case of AC pow er loss, w ait 3 minut es minimum bef ore reapplying pow er.
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Do not t urn off AC mains pow er w hile running a horn. Stop sonicat ion via t ouch screen prior t o st opping
pow er.