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OPERATIONS
HOW IT WORKS
Anultrasonic cleanerusestransducer(s)mountedto thebottomofthetanktocreatehighfrequency soundwaves
inthetank'sliquid. Inthesimplestsense,thesoundwavescausetinyvacuumcavitiestoformintheliquid,aprocess
called “cavitation”. When these cavities collapse, or “implode”, they release large amounts of energy. The
implosions “scrub” particles of dirt, stains, or other debris from the surfaces immersed in the liquid.
Anultrasonic cleanerperformsbest whenthe amountof cavitation issufficient to cleanthe surface efficientlyand
thoroughly,butnotgreatenoughtodamagethesurface. Theultrasonicenergyissostrongthatiteventually etches
awaythestainless steel tank. Aluminumfoilsareetchedawayinjust minutes. Care mustbeusedincleaningsoft
metals and stones. The ultrasonic activity can damage their surface finish.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
The DENTSPLY NeyTech Ultrasonik Cleaner can be used only with water-based solutions such as detergents,
soaps and industrial cleaners.
Cleaning solutions serve two purposes. The first and most important purpose is to act as a surfactant, which
reduces the surface tension of the solution and allows cavitations to occur more easily. The second is to aid in
removingsoilfromthesurfaceoftheparttobecleaned-investmentplaster,scale,rust,tarnish,oils,fats,polishing
compounds and other soils.
Excess concentrations of cleaning solutions can actually reduce the ultrasonic activity in the tank. Test your
cleaning solution at low concentrations to determine the most effective level. More is not necessarily better with
ultrasonics. Carefully read the cleaning solution label for instructions on proper dilution. Too much solution will
decrease the cavitation activity thereby, reducing the effectiveness of the cleaning procedure.
If there is no ultrasonic cleaning solution readily available a small amount of a simple liquid detergent (i.e. "Joy",
"Simple Green", etc.) will suffice.
OPERATION
Remember: UNPLUG THE UNIT before filling or draining.
1. Turn on the unit by turning the timer dial clockwise PAST THE 5 MINUTE MARK to the desired setting. If you
desirelessthan5minutes,simplyturntheknobpastthe5positionandthenbacktothelowersetting. Thecleaner
will turn on instantly and turn off automatically at the end of the cycle.
CAUTION: Be sure to check the water level often. Running the cleaner without an adequate level of
solution may cause damage and void your warranty.
Thecleanershouldbeoperatedonlywhenneeded. Normaloperationofthecleanerwillcausetankwear.
New solutions placed in the tank will require some amount of time for "degassing" before the solution will attain
peak performance. Degassing may take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the solution.
Afterthesolutionisdegassed, the cleaner will producefull cleaning power withina few seconds of beingturned
on.
