Elma Elmasonic P, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...s 11 4 8 Description of display 12 4 9 Short overview of operating and display functions 12 5 Initial operation 16 5 1 Prepare the drain duct 16 5 2 Connecting the unit to the mains 17 6 Putting into operation 18 6 1 Filling of the unit 18 6 2 Heating up of the cleaning liquid if required for the intended application 19 6 3 Automatic stirring during heating 20 6 4 Degassing of liquid 20 7 Ultrason...

Page 3: ...t of recommended cleaning media 27 8 3 1 Dental 28 8 3 2 Medical 28 8 3 3 Optics 28 8 3 4 Laboratory 29 9 Maintenance 30 9 1 Maintenance and care 30 9 2 Service life of the transducer tank 30 9 3 Repair 31 10 Technical details 32 11 Trouble shooting 34 12 Putting out of action and waste disposal 36 13 Manufacturer s contact adress 36 ...

Page 4: ...ng symbols used in the present manual This symbol warns of the risk of light injuries and damage to the equipment 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 by hot surfaces and liquids This symbol marks additional information Signal words used in the pre...

Page 5: ... Do not fill flammable liquids into the cleaning tank 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 We recommend to operate the unit with the suitable cover accessory equipment to reduce the noise level Wear personal ear protection devices whe...

Page 6: ...ctor in the cleaning process This energy must be transmitted through a liquid medium to the surfaces which are to be cleaned The present 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 ag...

Page 7: ...1 and Section 7 2 8 Put the cleaning items into the cleaning bath Section 7 8 9 Rinse the cleaned items if necessary 10 Dry the cleaned and rinsed items if necessary 4 Product description 4 1 Product features ultrasonic tank made of cavitation proof stainless steel casing made of stainless steel hygienic and easy to clean sandwich type performance transducer systems two ultrasonic frequencies swit...

Page 8: ...ettings at switch off electronic turning knobs drain duct mounted to the unit rear operation of the drain duct on the unit side automatic stirring during heating up process pluggable mains cable plastic carrying handles automatic safety switch off after 12 h operation to prevent unintended permanent operation automatic safety switch off at 90 C to protect the cleaning items against excess temperat...

Page 9: ... immersed cleaning items Plastic carrying handles for the safe transportation of the unit even with heated casing Turning knob for the draining of the tank For a description please see Section 4 6 Display indicates the set and actual values For a description please see Section 4 78 Operating elements for the control and operation of the unit functions For a description please see Section 4 7 A B C...

Page 10: ... the tank blind plug when delivered Mains input socket quick and easy unplugging of the mains cable e g for transportation purposes 4 6 Turning knob for the draining of the tank Fig 4 6 View turning knob for the draining of the tank Vertical position drain duct open Horizontal position drain duct closed A B A B A B B A ...

Page 11: ...liquids and HPLC applications Key Sweep mode sweep with LED for the perfect sound field distribution within the cleaning bath Key Pulse mode pulse with LED for an increase of the ultrasonic power by 20 Turning knob temperature C temperature range between 30 80 C variable by 5 C steps The heating is switched on as soon as the set temperature exceeds the actual temperature Key frq to change the ultr...

Page 12: ...e In case of switched off heating the display shows Indication of the actual cleaning temperature by steps of 1 degree actual temperature 4 9 Short overview of operating and display functions Intended action What to do Result Display switch on unit press on off key unit is ready for operation on off LED is lighted switch off unit press on off key unit is switched off display is dark start ultrason...

Page 13: ...ached set temperature set value temperature and actual temperature set value temperature are indicated as soon as set temperature is reached the remaining period is indicated too actual value time stop ultrasonic operation by hand turn set period to 0 or press key ultrasonic operation stops remaining period is no longer indicated set period and all other values remain indicated interrupt the ultra...

Page 14: ...icated set value time remaining time is indicated actual value time switch off Sweep mode press key sweep Sweep mode stops ultrasound continues by standard operation LED inkey sweep turns off switch on Degas mode Sweep Degas Pulse cannot be operated simultaneously set time press key press key degas ultrasound starts operating in Degas mode LED in key degas is lighted set time is indicated set valu...

Page 15: ...press key pow ultrasound starts operating at set ultrasonic power set ultrasonic power is indicated in the display field power switch on automatic frequency change mode switch on ultrasound press key freq and keep pressed 2 sec ultrasonic frequency changes between 37 kHz and 80 kHz at 30 second intervals asterisk before frequency value in display field frequency indicates automatic frequency chang...

Page 16: ...during operation 5 C 40 C Allowed relative humidity of air during operation max 80 Admissible ambient temperature change for the unit and the bath liquid non condensing no formation of condensation water at the unit surfaces A table containing the dew points in relation to the ambience and humidity of air is available from the manufacturer Dew point temperature threshold below which condensation s...

Page 17: ...p on delivered unit nozzle 5 2 Connecting the unit to the mains Grounded shockproof socket 1 phase 220 240 V 1 N 1 PE Use the pluggable mains cable delivered with the unit The unit must be connected to a grounded shockproof socket only Ensure that the values indicated on the nameplate of the unit correspond with the available connection conditions The mains plug must be connected to an easily acce...

Page 18: ...y warnings in Section 8 1 Solvents Risk of fire and explosion 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 da...

Page 19: ... housing cover basket and cleaning items may heat up considerably depending on the temperature inside the bath Do not reach inside the bath Wear protective gloves to handle the unit and basket Note on the cleaning temperature for applications in the medical sector For the removal of fresh protein and blood particles please ensure that the temperature remains below 42 C Monitor the temperature even...

Page 20: ... temperature 4 To start press the key and keep it pressed 2 sec 6 4 Degassing of liquid Freshly mixed cleaning liquids are saturated with air which reduces the cleaning effect of the ultrasonic activity Operating the ultrasound over a period of several minutes before the cleaning process will eliminate the tiny air bubbles in the liquid Degas the fresh cleaning liquid for approx 5 10 minutes depen...

Page 21: ...otection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover Sensitive surfaces may be adversely affected by ultrasound during prolonged periods of ultrasonic treatment in particular at lower ultrasonic 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 ...

Page 22: ... only anti clockwise into 0 position In order to avoid unintended permanent operation the present unit is equipped with an automatic safety switch off The unit switches off completely after 12 h permanent operation In case you wish to continue operation start the unit again If required Degas Sweep or Pulse mode can be activated and ultrasonic frequency and ultrasonic power can be set These setting...

Page 23: ...ED in the degas key indicates that the Degas mode is activated The Degas mode can be switched on at any time during operation Degas Sweep and Pulse cannot be operated simultaneously 7 4 Sweep mode During standard ultrasonic operation zones of increased ultrasonic intensity form directly above the transducer systems and zones of lower ultrasonic intensity can be found along the edge zone of the tan...

Page 24: ... be operated at two different ultrasonic frequencies For coarse contaminations for dissolving mixing dispersing and degassing Noise reduced perfect for quiet work areas prolonged cleaning time ideal fort he cleaning of hollow items such as capillaries The display indicates the set ultrasonic frequency frequency To change the ultrasonic frequency press the key freq The setting can be changed at any...

Page 25: ...w a predefined maximum temperature As the liquid in the tank is heated by the ultrasonic activity it may be necessary to cool the liquid by means of an external laboratory cooling device cryostat The manufacturer of the present ultrasonic unit offers a special cooling coil which can be clipped onto the tank wall and connected to a cryostat Caution When you operate the ultrasonic unit with cooled c...

Page 26: ...rasound increases the volume of vaporisation of liquids and creates a very fine mist that can catch fire on any ignition source at any time Do not fill potentially 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 tre...

Page 27: ...when these are brought into an aqueous particularly distilled water bath through entrainment or from the removed dirt For the ultrasonic treatment with the above mentioned media use an acid resistant tank available as accessory equipment The limitations of use also apply to standard cleaners and disinfectants if these contain the above mentioned compounds Observe the safety warnings indicated by t...

Page 28: ...uxing media etc Aldehyde free drill cleaner 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 cleaning of instruments and...

Page 29: ...ory cleaning concentrate for sensitive materials such as aluminum and light metals Removes lime soap light oil and grease and finger marks Alkaline cleaning concentrate for glass porcellain metal and plastic Removes grease glass grease gumming remains of lables and calcification Also suitable for the laboratory rinsing machine Special cleaning concentrate for pipettes does not contain any tensides...

Page 30: ...it is necessary to disinfect the transducer tank and the surfaces regularly standard surface disinfectants 9 2 Service life of the transducer tank The transducer tank and particularly the ultrasound transmitting surfaces are wear parts The changes on the surfaces that occur after a certain operating period are visible first as grey areas and later on as material abrasions the so called cavitation ...

Page 31: ...nly Risk of electric shock due to live parts inside the unit Pull the mains plug before opening the unit The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by unauthorised maintenance or repair works on the unit In case of a break down of the unit please contact the manufacturer or your supplier Opening by authorised specialised personnel only DANGER ...

Page 32: ...40x 321 568x340x 321 Weight approx kg 3 3 5 1 5 6 7 5 8 5 11 0 Basket accessory internal dimensions W D H approx mm 198x106x 50 255x115x 75 465x106x50 250x190x 115 280x250x 115 455x250x11 5 Basket loading max approx kg 1 5 5 7 8 10 Ball valve 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 Mains voltage Vac 115 120 220 240 115 120 220 240 115 120 220 240 220 240 220 240 220 240 Ultrasonic frequency kHz 37 80 switchable 3...

Page 33: ...400 720 600 880 1320 1320 1520 Heating power W 200 400 600 800 800 1200 Sound pressure level LpAU dB 37 80 kHz 70 Ultrasonic sound level LpZ dB 37 80 kHz 105 Sound pressure level measured with basket and cover at a distance of 1 m Ultrasonic sound level measured with basket and cover at a distance of 1 m ...

Page 34: ...er turn knob for ultrasonic operation to 0 position switch on turning knob vor ultrasonic operation unit is switched off switch on unit by on off key key ultrasound has not been pressed press key ultrasound not operating LED display ultrasound dark electronic fault return unit to supplier manufacturer unfavourable filling level change filling level electronic fault ultrasound not operating Error 3...

Page 35: ...ed e g switch on ultrasound see Section 7 2 unit makes boiling noises during heating no stirring of cleaning liquid e g switch on ultrasound see Section 7 2 temperature sensor does not measure the average temperature no stirring stir the liquid by hand or by ultrasound set temperature too low for low set temperatures do not switch on heating set temperature is exceeded ultrasonic energy heats up c...