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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH  Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 17  D-78224 Singen  Phone +49 (0)7731 / 882-0  Fax +49 (0)7731 / 882-266  

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www.elma-ultrasonic.com

 

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Operating Instructions 

 

 

Elmasonic EASY 

 

Ultrasonic Cleaning Units 

 

 

 

 english 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Elmasonic EASY 10

Page 1: ...ottlieb Daimler Str 17 D 78224 Singen Phone 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma ultrasonic com www elma ultrasonic com document ref 107 5552 Operating Instructions Elmasonic EASY Ultrasonic Cleaning Units english ...

Page 2: ...ipment 9 4 5 Unit front view side view 9 4 6 Unit back view 10 4 7 Turning knob for draining the tank from EASY 60 H 10 4 8 Description of operating elements 11 4 9 Description of LED indicators 12 4 10 Operating and display functions 13 5 Initial operation 15 5 1 Set up of the liquid drain EASY 60 H 300 H 15 5 2 Connecting the unit to the mains 16 6 Putting unit into operation 17 6 1 Filling of t...

Page 3: ...commended cleaning media 24 8 3 1 Dental 25 8 3 2 Medical 25 8 3 3 Optics 25 8 3 4 Laboratory 26 8 3 5 Jewellery 26 8 3 6 Watches 26 8 3 7 Industry and workshop 27 9 Maintenance 27 9 1 Maintenance Care 27 9 2 Service life of the transducer tank 28 9 3 Repair 28 10 Technical Details 29 11 Troubleshooting 30 12 Putting out of action and waste disposal 32 13 Manufacturer s contact address 32 ...

Page 4: ...y read the Operating Instructions before you operate the unit Do not use the present electrical unit for any purpose other than described in the Operating Instructions Warning symbols used in the present manual This symbol warns of the risk of injury caused by electricity This symbol warns of the risk of injury caused by explosion and or deflagration This symbol warns of the risk of injury caused ...

Page 5: ...ot be treated by ultrasound directly in the cleaning tank risk of fire and explosion Risk of burning and scalding Depending on the operational period of the unit unit surfaces cleaning liquid basket and cleaning items can heat up considerably Ultrasonic units can produce annoying sounds Wear personal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover Do...

Page 6: ...tion in automated standard processes e g cleaning and disinfection unit CDU or autoclave The user is responsible for checking the cleaning result Ultrasonic cleaning machines are exclusively intended for ultrasonic irradiation of objects and liquids Thereby no flammable liquids are permitted to be used directly in the cleaning tanks The machine is only permitted to be operated by trained personnel...

Page 7: ...e transmitted through a liquid medium to the surfaces which are to be cleaned The present Elmasonic unit is fitted with the innovative sweep function device electronic oscillation of the sound field sweep function prevents the formation of zones of low performance in the ultrasonic bath For saponification and removal of the dirt particles a suitable cleaning agent is required Elma has a large rang...

Page 8: ... to prevent accidental continuous operation Automatic safety shutdown at 90 C bath temperature Protection against unintended restart e g after automatic safety shutdown or power failure 4 2 CE conformity This Elma ultrasonic cleaner meets the requirements for the CE marking based on the EC EU Low Voltage Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and RoHS Directives Some models are also registered as medic...

Page 9: ...Filling line not available on Elmasonic EASY 10 S 10 H indicates the recommended maximum filling level This level should not be exceeded even with cleaning items inside Plastic carrying handles from Elmasonic EASY 30 H for the safe transportation of the unit even with hot casing Turning knob for the draining of the tank from Elmasonic EASY 60 H functional description see section 4 7 Operating pane...

Page 10: ...d Liquid drain duct for draining the tank up from EASY 30 Mains supply socket for quick and easy removal of the mains cable e g for transportation purposes 4 7 Turning knob for draining the tank from EASY 60 H Illustration 4 7 View turning knob for draining the tank Vertical position drain open Horizontal position drain shut A B A B B A A B ...

Page 11: ...itched off automatically after 8 hours continuous operation for safety reasons Start Stop button for ultrasound operation Activation of the Pulse mode by pressing and holding for more than 3 seconds Ultrasound operation LED indicator Fault indicator flashes see chapter 11 Temperature preselection for machines with heater Temperature selection range in 5 C steps from 30 C 80 C Heater operation LED ...

Page 12: ...or setpoint temperature reached lights heater is heating flashes quickly 4x sec specified limit temperature exceeded lights for approx 3 seconds then goes out temperature limit has been programmed Ultrasound operation LED indicator and heater operation LED indicator Device status pause flashes flashes pause temperature of liquid too high pause flashes flashes flashes pause temperature sensor defec...

Page 13: ...ly Ultrasound operating for the specified time in sweep mode Ultrasound LED indicator lights Start ultrasonic cleaning Pulse mode Cleaning time rotary switch OFF and Start Stop button pressed and kept pressed 2 seconds Ultrasound operating for the specified time in Pulse mode Ultrasound LED indicator flashes slowly Stop ultrasonic cleaning before expiry Adjust cleaning time rotary switch or Press ...

Page 14: ...ary switch OFF Heater LED off Program temperature limit Cleaning time rotary switch in OFF position and Heater rotary switch desired temperature limit or Press Start Stop button and keep pressed 2 seconds Specified temperature is programmed also remains saved after switching off the machine The heater LED indicator lights for approx 3 seconds then goes out ...

Page 15: ...oof Keep workplace and casing dry in order to prevent electrical accidents and damages on the unit Allowed ambient temperature during operation 5 C 41 F to 40 C 104 F Allowed relative humidity of air during operation max 80 In door operation only 5 1 Set up of the liquid drain EASY 60 H 300 H On the delivered unit the drain duct for the cleaning liquid is closed off with a plastic screw cap For se...

Page 16: ...standard tube 5 2 Connecting the unit to the mains Earth grounded socket 1 phase 220 240 V 1 N 1 PE protective earth The power supply must be protected by an earth leakage circuit breaker Use the plug in mains cable delivered with the unit Connect the unit to a grounded shockproof socket only Ensure that the values indicated on the nameplate of the unit correspond with the available connecting con...

Page 17: ...losion Never use flammable liquids or solvents directly in an ultrasonic cleaning bath Use the cleaning chemicals listed in section 8 3 Ultrasonic activity increases the vaporisation of liquids and creates a very fine mist which can catch fire on any ignition source Observe the instructions on limitations of use given in section 8 1 Risk of damage to the transducer tank Do not use any acid cleanin...

Page 18: ...t lead to damages to the unit Place the cleaning items into the stainless steel cleaning basket accessory equipment For the use of cleaning chemicals which might destroy or damage the stainless steel tank use a separate container For the special plastic cleaner tank for acid chemicals please contact your supplier 6 3 Degassing of liquid Freshly mixed cleaning liquids are saturated with air which l...

Page 19: ...ds Wear personal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover Sensitive surfaces can be damaged when exposed to ultrasound over prolonged periods particularly at low cleaning frequencies Ensure that sensitive surfaces are exposed to ultrasonic acitivity for a suitable period only If in doubt check the cleaning progress regularly and observe the st...

Page 20: ...rve the product information of the used elma clean cleaner High temperatures Risk of burning and scalding Cleaning liquid cleaning tank casing cover basket and cleaning items can heat up considerably Do not reach inside the bath If necessary wear protective gloves when touching unit and basket Cleaning temperature recommendations in the medical sector Please observe that the temperature of the cle...

Page 21: ...st be switched off by the user after the cleaning by pressing the button Or put the selector switch back into the OFF position Attention Only turn the selector switch anticlockwise back to the 0 position Elmasonic EASY machines are equipped with safety shutdown to prevent inadvertent continuous operation The machine is completely shut down automatically after 8 hours of continuous operation If you...

Page 22: ...ound operation pressed for at least 3 seconds This function can also be activated at any time during operation 7 5 After the cleaning When the cleaning process is finished rinse the cleaning items e g under the tap Drain the liquid as soon as it is dirty or when the unit is not operated over a prolonged period of time Certain residues and types of contamination may destroy or damage the stainless ...

Page 23: ...explosive substances and flammable solvents marked in compliance with the EEC directives by symbols and safety warnings R 1 to R 9 or E F F O or R 10 R 11 or R 12 for flammable substances into the stainless steel tank for ultrasonic treatment In compliance with the general regulations on the protection of labour certain limited volumes of flammable liquids max 1 litre can be used in an ultrasonic ...

Page 24: ...h the above mentioned media use an acid resistant tank available as accessory equipment The limitations of use also apply to the standard cleaners and disinfectants if these contain the above mentioned compounds Observe the safety warnings indicated by the manufacturer of the chemicals e g goggles gloves R and S phrases For queries please contact the manufacturer or your supplier 8 3 List of recom...

Page 25: ...etal oxide cement fluxing media etc Aldehyde free drill cleaning concentrate for instruments made of stainless steel For the hygienical removal of amalgam remains blood tissue etc with anti corrosion effect Acid cleaning concentrate for instruments made of stainless steel glass and plastic Removes corrosion rust films and mineral deposits 8 3 2 Medical Universal cleaning concentrate for the cleani...

Page 26: ...hines that require active cleaning agents soaking 8 3 5 Jewellery Ammoniacal cleaning concentrate with brightening effect for precious and nonferrous heavy metals for the removal of abrasive and polishing pastes Not suitable for soft stones pearls or corals Gentle neutral cleaning concentrate for the jewellery workshop Suitable for soft stones and fancy jewellery Cleaning and brightening of gold s...

Page 27: ...ning concentrate removes mineral contaminations such as lime rust and other oxides films that can be removed with corrosives etc 9 Maintenance 9 1 Maintenance Care Pull the mains plug before carrying out any maintenance works The present Elmasonic EASY unit is maintenance free Check the casing and the mains cable for damage regularly in order to prevent electrical accidents Lime deposits on the st...

Page 28: ...see instructions section 8 2 Abrasive particles from removed contaminations e g polishing pastes must be drained and removed from the cleaning tank as frequently as possible exchange the cleaning bath Exchange the cleaning medium before it is too heavily contaminated Do not operate the ultrasound unnecessarily switch off after the cleaning process 9 3 Repair Repair and maintenance works which requ...

Page 29: ...71x347x322 280x250x115 8 5 EASY 300 H 28 00 20 60 477x274x199 544x347x322 455x250x115 11 0 Mains voltage variants V AC Ultrasound frequency kHz Total power consumption W Effective ultrasound power W Max ultrasound peak power W Heat output W EASY 10 100 120 220 240 37 30 30 240 0 EASY 10 H 90 60 EASY 20 100 120 220 240 37 35 35 280 0 EASY 20 H 155 120 EASY 30 H 100 120 220 240 37 280 80 320 200 EAS...

Page 30: ...r socket fuse Mains power cable damaged interrupted Replace mains power cable Electronics fault Send machine to manufacturer supplier No ultrasound function ultrasound LED indicator dark Ultrasound operation selector switch in 0 position Put ultrasound operation selector switch in ON position Machine is switched off Switch on machine with on off button ultrasound button not pressed Press button El...

Page 31: ...heating No circulation of the cleaning liquid e g also switch on ultrasound Specified temperature is exceeded Temperature sensor is not measuring the average temperature no circulation Circulate liquid manually or with ultrasound Temperature preselection too low Do not use heater for low setpoint temperatures Ultrasound energy continues to heat the liquid physical process Only switch on ultrasound...

Page 32: ...l 13 Manufacturer s contact address Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Gottlieb Daimler Str 17 D 78224 Singen Phone 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma ultrasonic com www elma ultrasonic com Do you have any queries or suggestions concerning the present unit its operation or the Operating Instructions Please contact us we will be glad to assist Technical Support Tel 49 0 7731 882 280 Fax 49 0 7731 8...

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