Clifton SW 30 H User manual

THE Clifton RANGE
Ultrasonic Baths
SW Series
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Contents
1. Safety Warnings 3
2. Product Features 4
3. Delivery Volume 4
4. Technical Details 5
5. CE Conformity 5
6. Unit Description 6
7. Initial Operation/Putting Into Operation 7
8. Operation 8
9. Cleaning Process 9
10. Maintenance/Care/Repair 9
11. Putting Out of Operation 9
12. Portable Appliance Testing 10
13. Warranty 10
14. Manufacturers Contact Information 10
15. Accessories – Lids and Baskets 11
15. Accesories – Fluids 12
16. Spares 13
17 Declaration of Conformity 14
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1. Safety warnings
Carefully read the safety warnings before you operate the unit.
The ultrasonic bath has been designed for treating items in liquids only.
The unit must be operated by instructed staff; observe and follow the operating instructions.
Risk of electrocution!
Connect the unit to a grounded shock proof socket only!
Do not open the unit!
For operation place the unit on a dry and stable work surface.
Do not immerse or rinse the unit with water.
Pull the mains plug out in case of any malfunction.
Risk of fire and explosion!
Do not operate the unit with flammable cleaning media!
Risk of damage to the transducer tank!
Do not put any acids (HCl, etc) or chlorides into the stainless-steel tank!
Do not place any items directly on the tank floor!
Risk of burning and scalding!
Tank, housing and cleaning liquid can heat up considerably, particularly if its heating!
In permanent operating mode temperatures exceeding 80 °C can be reached.
Avoid sound transmission
Do not reach inside the cleaning liquid or touch sound-carrying parts (tank, basket, cleaning items, etc.) during operation.
Noise emission!
Ultrasonic units can produce annoying sounds.
Wear personal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit, which is operated without cover.
Emission data for operation with cover: < 70dBAU.
Exclusion of liability: The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages on persons, equipment or cleaning items caused by improper
use and non-observance of the Operating Instructions. The operator is responsible for the instruction of the operating staff.
For any queries please contact your supplier or Nickel-Electro Ltd.
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2. Product features
■Transducer tank made of cavitation-proof stainless steel.
■Housing made of stainless steel, easy to keep hygienically clean.
■Sandwich performance transducer systems.
■Sweep function for the perfect sound field distribution in the cleaning liquid.
■Degas function for the efficient degassing of the cleaning liquid and for special laboratory applications.
■Auto-Degas function for an automatic degassing cycle, e.g. after freshly mixed cleaning liquid has been filled.
■Quick drain on the unit back.
■Heating, safe to run dry.
■Temperature-controlled ultrasonic cleaning process starts automatically when preset temperature is reached.
The cleaning liquid naturally mixes during heating up allowing a uniform temperature in the bath.
■Electronic controls.
■Indication of remaining cleaning time.
■Splashwater-proof operating panel.
■Plastic carrying handles.
■Automatic switch-off after 12 h operation (if no keys have been activated in this period) to prevent unintended permanent operation.
■Boost function for a power increase of the ultrasound by approx. 25 %.
3. Delivery volume
SW Ultrasonic cleaning unit ■Mains cable ■Drain tube socket ■Operating Instructions
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4. Technical Details
Max. tank volume
(approx. litre)
Tank service
volume (approx.
Litre)
Tank internal
dimensions
W x D x H
(approx. mm)
Unit external
dimensions
W x D x H
(approx. mm)
Basket internal
dimensions
W x D x H
(approx. mm)
Weight (approx. kg)
SW 12 H 12.75 9.0 300x240x200 365x278x321 250x190x115 7.5
SW 30 H 28.00 20.6 505x300x200 568x340x321 455x250x115 11.0
SW 45 H 45.00 35.0 500x300x300 615x370x467 455x270x194 25.0
SW 90 H 90.00 75.0 600x500x300 715x570x467 545x450x250 42.0
Mains voltage
variants (Vac)
Ultrasonic
frequency (kHz)
Power consumption
total (W)
Ultrasonic power
effective (W)
Ultrasonic peak
max. (W)
Heating power (W)
SW 12 H 100-120
220-240 37 1000 200 800 800
SW 30 H 100-120
220-240 37 1500 300 1200 1200
SW 45 H 200-240 37 2000 400 1600 1600
SW 90 H 200-240 37 2800 800 3200 2000
5. CE Conformity
These units are in compliance with the CE marking criteria according to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC.
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6. Unit description
AOperating panel for controlling the unit functions
BTransducer tank
CPlastic carrying handles for the safe transportation of the unit
DTurning drain dial allows liquid emptying from the tank.
Indicators show position when drain is shut and open
ETemperature
Temperature range 30° – 80°C, variable in 5 °C steps
FLED indicator temperature
red during heating up, green when set temperature is reached or exceeded
GTime. Settings: short-term operation: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 10; 15; 20; 25; 30 min.;
permanent operation ∞for continuous operation.
The unit switches off automatically after 12 hours permanent operation.
HLED indicator for remaining time
Ion/off key for switching the unit on and off
on/off LED
KPress “Play and Stop” buttons: to start and stop ultrasonic operation.
Indicator illuminates.
LPress “Degas” (manual and Auto-Degas – for the efficient degassing of the
cleaning liquid). Indicator illuminates.
MPress “Sweep” function for the perfect sound field distribution in the
cleaning liquid. Indicator illuminates.
NPress “Boost” function for an additional increase of the ultrasonic power by
approx. 25%. Indicator illuminates.
C
B
D1
A
D2
GH
F
E
N
M
L
K
I
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7. Initial operation / Putting into operation
7.1. How to fit the drain tube
1. Unscrew the closing plug (A); turn anti-clockwise.
2. Screw the supplied tube socket (B) clockwise
3. Connect ½“ bore tube of required length, not included.
Fasten the tube with hose clip.
7.2. How to connect the unit to the mains
Connect mains input socket with the mains lead set. The mains voltage
must correspond with the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the unit.
7.3. Filling the tank
1. Fill the tank up to 2/3.
Caution: Do not use any solvents or acids!
2. Add a suitable cleaning chemical; for the concentration follow the
instructions on the label.
Recommended cleaners: Decon or accessory SW products.
A B
D
C
F
E
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8. Operation
Intended action What to do Result
Unit switch on / off Press on/off (I) key. Unit is ready for operation / unit is switched off.
Start ultrasonics – no heating Set required cleaning time, turning dial for desired
cleaning time (H). Press ►■ to start ultrasonic
activity. (K)
Ultrasonic activity starts.
Start ultrasonics – heating Set required cleaning time, turn dial for cleaning
time (H).
Set required temperature. (F).
Keep ►■ key (K) pressed (> 2 sec.)
Heating starts operating. Ultrasonics switches on
in intervals (mixing the liquid for even
temperature)..
As soon as the set temperature is reached the
ultrasonics start operating.
Cleaning indicator flashes, time runs back.
Interrupting ultrasonic operation Turn knob for cleaning time (H) to “0“ or press ►■
key (K).
Ultrasonic activity stops
Switch on heating Set required temperature (F). Heating starts operating.
Switch off heating Turn set temperature (F) to “0“ position. Heating stops.
Switch on Sweep function Set required cleaning timet (H)
Press ►■ key (K)
Press sweep key (M)
Ultrasonic activity starts operating in sweep
mode
Switch off Sweep function Press sweep key (M) Sweep function stops. Ultrasonic activity
continues operation in standard operating mode.
Switch on Degas function 2) Set required cleaning time (H)
Press ►■ key (K)
Press degas key (L)
Ultrasonics operates in degas mode.
Switch off Degas funcion Press degas key (L) Degas function stops.
Ultrasonic activity continues in standard
operating mode.
Switch on Auto-Degas function Keep degas key (L) pressed (> 2 sec.) Ultrasonics operates in Auto-Degas mode for 10
minutes and then switches off automatically.
Switch on Boost function 2) Set required cleaning time (H)
Press ►■ key (K)
Keep boost key (N)
Ultrasonics operate in boost mode.
Switch off Boost function Press boost key (N) Ultrasonics now in standard mode
2) Sweep, Degas, Boost cannot be operated at the same time
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9. Cleaning Process
Observe general laboratory safety warnings!
Ultrasonic activity can damage sensitive surfaces over prolonged periods.
1. If necessary for the cleaning task at hand, pre-heat the liquid (in units with heating).
2. When the cleaning liquid has been freshly mixed switch on the Degas / Auto-Degas function for degassing the liquid (approx. 10 min).
3. Immerse the cleaning items into the cleaning liquid. Do not place any items or containers directly onto the tank floor.
Use either a cleaning basket, a beaker (filled with water + cleaning chemical) or hang the items into the liquid.
4. Set the cleaning time – switch on the ultrasound.
5. If required switch on the sweep function (for the intensive cleaning of large items and for robust surfaces).
6. Monitor the cleaning process: Check the cleaning result by visual inspection. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary.
7. Rinse the cleaned items after the cleaning and dry if necessary.
10. Maintenance / Care / Repair
Caution! Pull the mains plug before you carry out any maintenance and care works! Do not put the unit under water!
For repair return the unit to your supplier or to the manufacturer.
■Electrical safety: Regularly check the housing and the mains cable for damage to avoid electrical accidents.
■Care of transducer tank: Lime deposits in the stainless-steel tank can be removed gently, e.g. by SW-C T 5 (operate the unit with water
+ concentrate). Do not use any scouring media!
■Care of housing: Depending on their kind, contaminations can be removed with a mild household cleaner or decalcifier (wipe with wet
cloth).
■Disinfection: If the unit is operated in the medical and sanitary sector it is necessary to disinfect the transducer tank and the surfaces
regularly for hygienic purposes (standard surface disinfectants).
11. Putting out of operation and waste disposal
The unit and its components can be recycled.
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12. Portable Appliance Testing
When testing, ensure testing is conduced by a qualified person.
13. Warranty
Our service engineers are fully trained in the assembly, calibration and servicing of all Clifton instrumentation.Products can
be returned to our comprehensively equipped service centre where a fast and efficient turnaround is guaranteed:
Service Department, Nickel Electro Limited, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS24 9BL, UK. Tel
[phone] Fax [phone].
14. Manufacturer’s Contact Address
Nickel-Electro Limited
Oldmixon Crescent
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset
BS24 9BL
United Kingdom
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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