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Safety information on specific types of hazard
Electrical power
Contact with live components can lead to serious
injury or death due to electrocution!
• Do not connect the unit to the power supply if the connection cables or other components are
visibly damaged.
• Keep the enclosure and control elements clean and dry.
• Protect the unit against penetrating moisture.
• The mains voltage and the connected load on the nameplate must correspond to the on-site
connection conditions.
• Only operate the unit in power circuits that are protected by a fault-current circuit breaker.
Risk of fire and explosion
Critical injuries, burns
• Do not fill the cleaning tank with flammable liquids.
• Only use cleaning agents that are approved for this unit.
• In case of doubt, ask the manufacturer or supplier.
Infections
Danger of possible infection due to poor cleaning results, dirty cleaning fluid and insufficient
maintenance and disinfection of the unit.
• Change the cleaning fluid when it becomes visibly dirty and at least once per day.
• Clean the tank and surfaces thoroughly after draining the fluid and disinfect, if necessary.
• Check the cleaning results. The operator is responsible for monitoring the cleaning results.
Hot liquids and surfaces
Danger of burns and scalds due to contact with hot fluids or surfaces caused by high operating
temperatures or continuous ultrasound operation.
• Do not touch the surfaces, accessories or objects being cleaned.
• Danger of splashes caused by high temperatures, by switching on ultrasound operation or by
careless insertion of the basket or objects. If necessary, wear suitable protective equipment.
• If work must be performed on hot components, switch off the unit and allow to cool. If necessary,
wear suitable protective equipment.
Cleaning agents
Volatile, corrosive or aggressive cleaning agents can cause chemical burns to the skin and respiratory
tract.
• Observe the safety data sheet when using cleaning agents.
• Wear the protective equipment stipulated in the safety data sheet.
• Where necessary, provide adequate extraction for the emitted vapours and regularly check that
the extraction system is working correctly.
• Observe the information stipulated in the
Cleaning agents
chapter. In case of doubt, ask the
manufacturer or supplier.
Ultrasound-conductive liquids and materials
Ultrasound damages the cell membranes and bone structure.
• Do not reach into the ultrasonic bath during ultrasound operation.
• During ultrasound operation, do not touch any parts that conduct ultrasound, such as the tank,
basket or any accessories used.
