PhotoCentric WASH 15 User manual

2205 West Parkside Lane, Phoenix,
85027, AZ USA
www.photocentricgroup.us
UK USA
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not throw this electronic device into the waste when
discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost pro-
tection of the global environment, please recycle or return
to Photocentric for recycling.
Cambridge House, Oxney Road
Peterborough PE1 5YW UK.
[email protected]
www.photocentricgroup.com USER MANUAL

All cleaning tanks should be handled with care to
ensure maximum performance, please read and
understand this user manual before using your
ultrasonic cleaner:
• Do not operate if the tank is less than 2/3 full.
• Ensure power is disconnected before attempting
to add or remove uid.
• If pouring uid away, pour away from the electrical
socket on the rear and front control panel.
• Do not let items rest on the base of the bath,
always use the basket.
• We do not advise using the heat function with
Photocentric Cleaner as this could have a negative
eect on your parts, the heat function can be used
with alternative cleaning agents i.e. IPA.
• When submerging parts ensure uid is not
displaced out of the bath.
•Maximum running time for a single cycle is 30
minutes.
• Never drop an item onto the base of the bath.
• Never change the fuse for a higher rated one.
We recommend keeping your Photocentric
ultrasonic cleaner away from the below conditions:
• High humidity
• Unpredictable uctuating temperatures, too hot or
too cold conditions can aect the functionality and
lifespan of the machine.
• Non-stable surfaces
• Corrosive gases
• Loose chemicals, oils and water (not including the
cleaner currently being used)
• Where explosives or unstable chemicals are stored
1 year Warranty.
Manufacturer
Photocentric Ltd
Cambridge House, Oxney Road
Peterborough, PE1 5YW, UK
Year of CE Marking: 2019
Certications:
CE Certied
WEEE approved
FCC approved
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Thank you for purchasing the Photocentric ultra-
sonic cleaner, please read all of this instruction
manual to ensure you are operating this machine
correctly and safely.
If there is any damage to the wire or machine plea-
se do not connect it to the power supply, instead
contact Photocentric on [email protected]
and a member of our team will get back to you.
Contents
Safety warnings
Certications
Product and accessories
Ultrasonic Cleaning Principle
Product Operation – Cautions
Product Operation – Usage
Main Ultrasonic Features
Technical Specication
Maintenance
Safety
warnings
WAS H 15
Set ¼C
TEMP+TEMP-
ON/OFF
ON
TIME+TIME-
ON/OFF
Actual ¼C Minute Second
Do not use when empty
Minimumfill level 2/3
Caution hot liquid
Earth must be connected
ON
NO

PRODUCT AND ACCESSORIES
Photocentric Ultrasonic wash unit includes
the below items:
• Lid
• Tank
• Basket
• Power cable
• Instruction manual
• Outow valve
• Outow pipe
• Clip
• Drain Plug
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Ultrasonic cleaning
principle
The Photocentric wash unit is an ultrasonic cleaner
for use in both industrial and domestic usage.
Made from high-quality SUS stainless steel plate,
the Photocentric wash unit oers a temperature
heating element and a strong ultrasonic power
output. Residue resin can be extremely hard to
remove by hand; however, it becomes easy with the
use of the Photocentric Wash unit and Photocentric
Cleaner. All 3D printed parts can be cleaned in the
ultrasonic process to remove resin residue, this can
be achieved to a ‘perfect’ condition with the use of
Photocentric Cleaner.
Product Operation –
Cautions
Please read and follow the guidelines provided whilst
operating this machine - if these are not adhered to,
they can cause damage to your machine and may
invalidate your warranty. Before starting the machine
ensure that:
• All buttons and switches are turned o
• Cleaner is present in the tank (2/3 minimum)
• No liquid has splashed on the electronic parts
of the machine
• The heating process is not started unless
sucient liquid is placed in the machine
• The power supply is earthed and grounded
• The machine is not moved whilst in use

Product Operation
Usage
The following instructions will ensure safe and
correct use of your Photocentric Wash unit:
• Step 1: Place ultrasonic cleaner on a at,
stable surface.
• Step 2: Add Photocentric Cleaner to a level
where it will not overow – approximately
2/3 full.
• Step 3: Plug in the cleaner and switch
on via the switch at the rear of the unit if
present, otherwise at the wall socket. (If no
buttons are pressed, after eight hours your
ultrasonic cleaner will go into power save
mode. To restore power, press any button.
• Step 4: Place your printed part, platform or
explate into the ultrasonic cleaner. If your
Photocentric Cleaner is completely full
of liquid with the printed parts immersed
then place the lid back in your cleaner to
prevent spillage.
• Step 5: Set the timer to the relevant
settings; we advise a maximum of 5
minutes for most printed parts. Once set,
press the on button and this will enable the
ultrasonic function.
• Step 6: To end the cleaning process, press
the corresponding key again; if nothing is
pressed the ultrasonic will stop when the
timer reaches 00:00 - if in use the heater
will switch on and o to maintain the uid
at the target temperature.
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WASH 15
Set ¼C
TEMP+TEMP-
ON/OFF
ON
TIME+TIME-
ON/OFF
Actual ¼C Minute Second
Do not use when empty
Minimum fill level 2/3
Caution hot liquid
Earth must be connected
ON
NO
05:00
05:00
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Main Ultrasonic
Features
• Main Ultrasonic Features:
• Ultrasonic generator – with an output frequency
of 40khz
• Timer – Can be turned on or o and set
anywhere from 1-30 minutes. To increase the
process timer by 1 minute press the up arrow
button. Hold the up arrow button to increase
in 10 minute steps. To decrease by 1 minute
press the down arrow button. Hold the down
arrow button to decrease in 10 minute steps.
• Temperature setting – To increase/decrease the
target temperature, press the up or down arrow
below the temperature display - temperature
is adjusted by 1 °C with each press between
0 and 80 °C. Holding the up or down button
will change the target temperature by 10°C.
The heater is used to keep uid at temperature
between cleaning cycles; the ultrasonic
process also acts to heat the uid.
Maintenance
• Empty the liquid out of your Photocentric wash
unit after either a month of usage, or when it
is no longer cleaning your parts properly, the
specic option will depend on how frequently
the machine is in use. To empty the liquid,
disconnect all power supplies and carefully
place the out valve (as seen in the below
diagram) over a bottle or container. Once
positioned turn the valve to release all of the
Photocentric cleaner from inside your wash
unit. This bottle or container needs to then be
sealed and disposed of following your countries
regulations and guidelines.
• Use a low power air compressor to clean dust
from the control system regularly
• Once a month on emptying the cleaner out
of your wash unit we also advise cleaning the
inside of the ultrasonic, please do this whilst
the machine is turned o, empty and not
connected to the power.
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