Branson DHA-1000, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual DHA 1000 Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaner CPN 214 160 ...

Page 2: ...ir or replacement of the defective equipment and such repair or replacement shall be the exclusive remedy of the purchaser and in no case will we be responsible for any and or all consequential or incidental damages including without limitation and or all consequential damages arising out of commercial losses CAUTION Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank use ...

Page 3: ...king Your Cleaner 4 Installing Your Cleaner 5 Equipment Specifications 6 How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works 7 Operating Your Cleaner 7 Before You Start 7 Explanation of Controls 8 Getting Ready 8 Cleaning Items 9 Optimizing Your Cleaner 10 Application Hints 11 Cleaning Solutions 13 Troubleshooting 14 Performance 15 Service ...

Page 4: ...eaner high voltage inside the cleaner is dangerous Do not immerse the cleaner in water To prevent personal and or property damage Do use water based solutions Do not ever use alcohol gasoline or flammable solutions Doing so could cause a fire explosion or serious personal injury and will void your warranty Use only water based solutions Do not ever use mineral acids These could damage the tank Do ...

Page 5: ...of the cleaning tank use a basket or other device to suspend items Failure to comply may cause transducer damage and will void your warranty Do not allow the cleaning solution level to drop more than four inches below the top of the tank with heat or ultrasonics on Failure to comply may cause transducer and or heater damage and will void your warranty 2 ...

Page 6: ...ustrial style 44 kHz transducers These transducers provide increased cleaning power and ensure uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath The unit includes heaters and controls to raise the bath temperature for improved cleaning activity The DHA 1000 incorporates a drain and is available in three voltages to meet requirements around the world Be sure the unit you have purchased is correct for y...

Page 7: ...e contacting your distributor Please retain your packaging for future use Installing Your Cleaner Check the label on the back of the cleaner for correct input power requirements Position your cleaner within easy reach of a standard grounded electrical outlet and a drain facility Do not place the cleaner on a circuit which could become overloaded Allow at least 6 15cm on all sides of the cleaner fo...

Page 8: ... CPN 914 005 10 0 gal 38 l L 16 W 14 D 10 5 L 19 W 19 H 17 46 lbs 20 9Kg 800 watts 100 V 60 Hz 10 5 A DHA 1000E 000 914 606 10 0 gal 38 l L 16 W 14 D 10 5 L 19 W 19 H 17 46 lbs 20 9Kg 1000 watts 230 V 50 60 Hz 5 7 A 5 NOTE All models have a nominal frequency of 44 kHz All cleaners have CSA approval and comply with FCC regulations Units may cause GFI outlets to trip All units have a ground leakage ...

Page 9: ...nsducer radiate through the solution in the tank they cause alternating high and low pressure areas in the solution During the low pressure stage millions of microscopic bubbles form and grow This process is called CAVITATION During the high pressure stage the bubbles collapse or implode releasing enormous amounts of energy These implosions act like scrub brushes eroding soils away They work in al...

Page 10: ... optimum temperature for most cleaning applications 7 CAUTION Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tanks use a basket or other device to suspend items Do not allow the cleaning solution level to drop more than four inches below the top of the tank with the cleaner on Do not ever use alcohol gasoline or flammable solutions Doing so could cause a fire or explosion ...

Page 11: ...on 1 Place the items to be cleaned into a basket or other carrier 2 Slowly lower the basket into the tank Do not allow items to contact the tank bottom Do not stir the solution 3 When items are clean slowly remove them from the cleaner 4 Rinse the clean items with fresh water and dry them if necessary 8 NOTE If this is the first time you are running the cleaner or if you have changed cleaning solu...

Page 12: ...epending on the amount used Overload do not rest any items on the tank bottom Weight on the tank bottom dampens sound energy and will cause damage to the transducer Instead use a basket or other method to support all items Allow at least one inch between the tank bottom and the parts or receptacle for adequate cavitation Covers allow the cleaner to heat up faster to a higher temperature and avoid ...

Page 13: ...n a few big loads Placing items Never allow items to sit on the bottom of the tank Always place them in a basket or suspend in the solution Rinsing items After cleaning use clean water to rinse away chemicals adhering to items Lubricating items When necessary re lubricate items immediately after cleaning Drying items Air drying at room temperature works for some items Place parts requiring faster ...

Page 14: ...d solutions include carbonates silicates and caustics These cause emulsifying action which keeps soil from redepositing on the cleaned surface and improves cleaning action in hard water Alkaline strength Removes Mild Light oils and greases cutting oils and coolant compounds Mild to strong Heavy grease and oil waxes vegetable oils inks wax or fat base buffing and polishing compounds milk residues a...

Page 15: ...to Your Tank The following chemicals will harm your ultrasonic tank and the action of ultrasonics and higher operating temperatures will increase their chemical activity Do not use these or similar chemicals directly or in dilution in your ultrasonic tank or you will void your warranty Acetophenone Chloracetic Acid Hydrocyanic Acid Aluminum Chloride Chloric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid Aluminum Fluoride...

Page 16: ...arest authorized service center Decreased ultrasonic activity Solution is not degassed Solution is spent Solution level is incorrect for load Tank bottom is covered with soil particles Using deionized water in the tank Make sure that tank was filled with warm tap water plus cleaning chemistry and has run 5 10 minutes Change solution Adjust solution 3 8 inch from current level Empty then clean tank...

Page 17: ...gent or liquid soap Test procedure 1 Prepare a fresh solution with general purpose dish detergent concentration 1 and warm tap water 120º 140ºF 2 Fill the cleaner to within 2 4 inches of the tank top 3 Turn the ultrasonics on for at least five minutes to allow for degassing 4 Prepare the glass slide by first wetting the frosted portion with tap water 5 With the No 2 pencil on the frosted portion m...

Page 18: ...orily first try to diagnose the problem by following the suggestions in the Troubleshooting Guide If you find that your cleaner needs repair carefully pack and return it to your local distributor If under warranty remember to include proof of purchase Your cleaner will be returned by ground service unless you specify otherwise 15 NOTE To ensure consistency from test to test be sure to repeat test ...

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