DURASONIC DS3L User manual

Ultrasonic Cleaners
User Manual

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Warranty
Ultrasonic Cleaners, when used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
under normal use, are guaranteed for one year parts and labor and an additional
year of parts only. Within the period guaranteed, manufacturer will repair or replace
free of charge, at its sole discretion, all parts that are defective because of material or
workmanship, not including costs for removing or installing parts. Liability, whether
based on warranty, negligence or other cause, arising out of and/or incidental to sale,
use or operation of the transducer elements, or any part thereof, shall not in any case
exceed the cost of repair 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 a tray or wire to suspend items.
Do not allow the solution to drop more than 1”1/2 inch below the top of the
tank.
Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline, or flammable solutions. Doing so could
cause a fire or explosion. Use only water-based solutions.
Do not use mineral acids. These could damage the tank.

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Table of Contents
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Ultrasonic Cleaners ................................................................................................................................... 5
Accessories for Your Cleaner .................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking Your Cleaner............................................................................................................................ 5
Installing Your Cleaner .................................................................................................................................. 6
Equipment Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 6
How Ultrasonics Work .................................................................................................................................. 6
What is Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology?................................................................................................. 7
How Can Sound Waves and Ultrasonic Cavitations Clean? ...................................................................... 7
Ultrasonic Cleaning Cleans Every Nook and Cranny ................................................................................. 7
Ultrasonic Cleaning Power and Frequency............................................................................................... 7
Operating Your Cleaner ................................................................................................................................ 8
Operating Your XPS120-2L, XPS120-3L, XPS240-4L and XPS360-6L Cleaners........................................... 8
Explanation of Controls............................................................................................................................. 9
Degassing ................................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning Items.........................................................................................................................................10
Operating Your Cleaner ..............................................................................................................................10
Draining Your Cleaner ................................................................................................................................. 11
Optimizing Your Cleaner .............................................................................................................................11
Application Hints.........................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning Methods ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning Solutions.......................................................................................................................................14
Solution Types......................................................................................................................................... 14
Solution Amounts ...................................................................................................................................14
Chemicals Harmful to Your Tank.............................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Service Information.....................................................................................................................................18
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................18

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Safety Precautions
Before using your Ultrasonic Cleaner, please read and thoroughly understand
these safety precautions. Failure to follow them may result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
To avoid electrical shock:
•Unplug from power source before filling or emptying the tank.
•Keep the control panel and the area around the cleaner clean and dry -- wipe up
solution which spills over the tank brim. Water and high voltage can cause electrical
shock.
•Do not operate the cleaner without proper grounding.
•Do not remove the grounding prong on the line cord plug.
•Do not disassemble your cleaner -- high voltage inside the cleaner is dangerous.
•Do not immerse the cleaner in water.
To prevent personal and/or property damage:
•Operate the cleaner with a vented cover or no cover.
•Use water-based solutions.
•Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline, or flammable solutions. Doing so could cause a fire
or explosion and will void your warranty. Use only water-based solutions.
•Do not ever use mineral acids. These could damage the tank.
•Do not touch the stainless steel tank or cleaning solution -- they may be hot.
•Do not allow fluid temperature to exceed 70°C (160°F).
•Do not place your fingers or hands into the tank while the cleaner is operating. Doing so
may cause discomfort and possible skin irritation. Avoid contact with solutions and
provide adequate ventilation.
•Do not use solutions containing chlorine bleach.
To prevent damage to the cleaner:
•Change your solution regularly.
•Do not cover vents on the housing.
•Do not operate the cleaner dry.
•Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank; use a tray
or wire to suspend items. Failure to comply may cause transducer damage and will
void your warranty.
•Do not allow the solution to drop more than 1½ inch from top of tank with heat or
ultrasonics on. Failure to comply may cause transducer and/or heater damage and will
void your warranty. The fill line is 1” from top of the tank.

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Introduction
Ultrasonic Cleaners
The ultrasonic cleaner includes nine models with sizes ranging from 2.5 liters thru 25
liters. Each model is constructed using durable industrial style 40 kHz transducers.
These provide increased cleaning power along with built in sweep frequency to ensure
uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath. The five larger sizes have built in drains.
Each model has a digital timer and mechanical thermostat, with a power switch/fuse in
the rear of the machine.
When you first fill your unit, or refill it with fresh solution, use warm water for the
solution. Turn on the heater and turn on the ultrasonics (press the “on/off” touch screen
button, and use the arrow buttons for timing purposes), add the cover, and the solution
will heat quickly to temperature.
Accessories for Your Cleaner
Accessories include a cover and a mesh basket.
Unpacking Your Cleaner
Please check your cleaner and its carton carefully for any external or internal damage. If
you find damage, contact your shipping carrier immediately, before contacting your
distributor. Please retain your packaging for future use.