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QSx Operating Manual

C6054101 (June 2020)

Contents

Contents ................................................................................................................ 1

Important Information .......................................................................................... 2

Scope .................................................................................................................... 2

Electrical Safety instructions.............................................................................. 2

General Safety Instuctions .................................................................................. 3

Installation ............................................................................................................ 4

Controls ................................................................................................................ 5

Quick guide........................................................................................................... 6

Detailed Operating instructions ......................................................................... 7

Programme menu ................................................................................................ 9

Starting the cycle ............................................................................................... 14

Cycle abort modes ............................................................................................. 15

Cycle abort modes ............................................................................................. 16

Advanced menu ................................................................................................. 17

Ultrasonic cleaning detergents ........................................................................ 23

Technical information ........................................................................................ 24

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ............................................................ 27

Returning equipment to Ultrawave .................................................................. 29

Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 30

Service ................................................................................................................ 30

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 31

WEEE Compliance ............................................................................................. 31

Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations ......................... 32

Service record .................................................................................................... 33

Notes ................................................................................................................... 35

Ultrawave baths are manufactured in the United Kingdom

and conform to exacting international standards.

Summary of Contents for QS Series

Page 1: ...le 14 Cycle abort modes 15 Cycle abort modes 16 Advanced menu 17 Ultrasonic cleaning detergents 23 Technical information 24 Specifications 25 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 27 Returning equipment...

Page 2: ...in BS1363 plug Always connect to a fully earthed supply using the moulded plugs provided It can be dangerous to operate an ultrasonic bath without an earth connection The unit is supplied with a remov...

Page 3: ...emperatures as external surfaces may become hot Never use toxic flammable acidic caustic or corrosive solutions in the bath Do not move the bath when it contains water Before cleaning drain the bath C...

Page 4: ...rgent sachets 1x power cable How to install Screw the hose connector into the drain valve at the rear of the unit Locate the QSx close to a drain or sink Connect one end of the drain hose to the hose...

Page 5: ...ower on off switch at the rear of the unit The switch will then illuminate The QSx is operated through a menu driven control system The different keys perform the following functions KEY 1 Starts and...

Page 6: ...he basket from the bath and rinse the items under clean running water The lid can be inverted and the basket placed on top to catch excess liquid as the items dry REMEMBER Always ensure the liquid is...

Page 7: ...he temperature set the message Temp OK will display The actual temperature in the bath will vary and will be different to the value shown in the screen above To immediately start the cycle using the a...

Page 8: ...on page 24 You will need to degas the liquid to ensure good cleaning efficacy By choosing YES your QSx ultrasonic bath will run an automatic de gas cycle The following screen will display The degassin...

Page 9: ...he various changeable parameters press the MENU key when the following screen is displayed To scroll through the menu press the MENU key To exit the MENU at any time press the key Your QSx remembers t...

Page 10: ...c bath will only operate when the bath is full of liquid Please note that during normal operation ultrasonic energy will heat the cleaning liquid by up to 15 C per hour Your QSx ultrasonic bath cannot...

Page 11: ...up to 99 minutes When the desired cycle time has been selected use the MENU key to move to the next screen Screen 3 Setting the power level Your QSx ultrasonic bath allows the power level of the ultr...

Page 12: ...rst turned on allowing you to run a degas cycle whenever a cleaning cycle is initiated Use the ON and OFF keys to select the required option See page 24 for the importance of degassing If you turn the...

Page 13: ...a wider frequency range reducing standing waves and improving the cleaning action For different cleaning applications the operator can choose between Frequency LEAP and traditional ultrasonic activit...

Page 14: ...o begin the cleaning cycle When the QSx is in operation the following screen will display This screen is only an example The actual time and temperature shown will be the time as set by the operator a...

Page 15: ...vel sensor is set to ON see page 20 and the liquid drops below the required level during operation the cleaning cycle will stop and the following screen will be displayed The QSx will not operate agai...

Page 16: ...following screen will be displayed If the internal heater exceeds its allowed maximum temperature the following screen will be displayed If the unit overheats due to prolonged use the following messag...

Page 17: ...press and hold Keys 3 and 4 together The following screen will then appear In order to scroll through the settings available in the Advanced Menu press the MENU key You may exit the Advanced Menu at a...

Page 18: ...een above shows that the bath has been in use for a total of 2 days 5 hours and 27 minutes Screen 3 Clock The QSx is fitted with a real time clock This is factory set to the correct time and date but...

Page 19: ...g idle ie when the sonics are not running The QSx can be set to save power when not in use Setting Low Power to ON means that after five minutes of inactivity the QSx ultrasonic bath will enter its SL...

Page 20: ...sabled for specialist cleaning applications where deionised DI water is used Use the ON and OFF keys to set the Low Level function When the desired option is selected use the MENU key to move to the n...

Page 21: ...t is therefore the operator s responsibility to ensure that the tank is filled with sufficient water when the liquid level sensor is disabled If the QSx ultrasonic bath operates with insufficient liqu...

Page 22: ...heater and the ultrasonic generator will turn on irrespective of any other programmed settings You will then be sure that the QSx ultrasonic bath is operating in the mode required for accurate portabl...

Page 23: ...ass and metals except for aluminium and other soft metals Also suitable for use on medical instruments Ultraclean SA A general purpose cleaning detergent for aluminium and other soft metals Ultraclean...

Page 24: ...ately useable and will run the cleaning cycle The effect of heat Heating the liquid in the bath will aid the cleaning process Normally a temperature of between 30 to 70 C is sufficient to accelerate t...

Page 25: ...sing linearly to 50 R H at 40 C Altitude above sea level Up to 2 000 m 6 500 ft Operating Environment Indoor use only Tank External Dimensions mm Tank Internal Dimensions mm Basket Internal Dimensions...

Page 26: ...egory II Note Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10 of the nominal supply voltage Ultrasonic frequency 32 to 38kHz Heater range 5 to 70 C Working capacity litres Tank capacity max lit...

Page 27: ...d in the advanced menu see page 19 The screen displays Sonics Low The QSx is fitted with an ultrasonic power detector which monitors the ultrasonic activity in the bath during a cleaning cycle If the...

Page 28: ...e bath is above 75 C and has aborted the cycle Please allow the liquid to cool or drain some fluid and replace with cooler liquid If your problem persists it may be possible to rectify any issues over...

Page 29: ...ould be decontaminated packaged in accordance with MHRA guideline document DB2003 5 Management of Medical Devices prior to Repair Service or Investigation This can be found at www mhra gov uk This pol...

Page 30: ...abrasive causing wear on the metal surface In extreme cases the bath will develop holes and start to leak Portable Appliance Testing should be conducted with water in the bath Service Ultrawave recom...

Page 31: ...e caused by misuse non observance of maintenance service or connection instructions damage caused by the use of toxic flammable acidic caustic or corrosive chemicals or liquids not recommended by Ultr...

Page 32: ...nformation and training is now 80 decibels There is also an exposure limit value of 87 decibels taking account of any reduction in exposure provided by hearing protection above which workers must not...

Page 33: ...ntained by the engineer conducting the service There are no user serviceable parts inside All service and repair should be referred to qualified Ultrawave engineers only Date Cycle count Engineer Deta...

Page 34: ...ycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Date Cycle count Engineer Details Next service due Da...

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