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2.5 Danger of electric shock
The ultrasonic bath is an electrical device. Failure to follow safety rules can result
in a life-threatening electric shock.
• Protect the ultrasonic bath from moisture and wetness. Keep the surface and
the touchscreen clean and dry.
• Only transport the ultrasonic bath in empty condition.
• Do not spray the ultrasonic bath, do not immerse it in water or expose it to
splash water.
• Only connect the ultrasonic bath to a power outlet with a grounded socket.
• If you notice a defect in the ultrasonic bath, disconnect the mains plug imme-
diately. Do not connect a defective ultrasonic bath to the mains.
• Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer. See chapter
.
• Position the ultrasonic bath so that it is easy to unplug the mains connection.
2.6 Damage to health due to ultrasonic noise
Some people may find the typical ultrasonic noise produced during processing
very unpleasant. Damage to health can result if you remain within a radius of 2 m
for long periods.
• Wear suitable ear protection.
• Use a lid to reduce noise. The ultrasonic bath can also be used inside a sound-
proof box.
2.7 Hazards due to high temperature
The ultrasonic bath, sonication fluid and instruments can become hot during
operation. Contact with these products may cause burns.
Ultrasound energy warms up the sonication fluid even without additional heating.
Prolonged ultrasound operation can lead to very high temperatures.
• Observe the treatment times recommended by the manufacturer of the ultra-
sound preparation. Do not leave the ultrasound switched on for longer than
necessary.
• Do not reach into the sonication fluid with your hand. Remove instruments
with the TRISON Twist, the TRISON Rack, the insert basket or forceps.
• Allow instruments to cool before touching them.
Non-aqueous fluids can heat up many times faster than water. A possible flash-
point can be reached or exceeded after a very short sonication time. In the case of
high-boiling liquids, the bath temperature can rise to over 120 °C due to the
energy input of the ultrasound. This can lead to fires and severe burns.
