SLS Lab Pro User manual

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Operating Manual

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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................................... 0
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 2
Installation – SLS2004, SLS2016 & SLS2018 .................................................................... 4
Installation – SLS2020, SLS2022 & SLS2026 .................................................................... 5
Quick Guide ......................................................................................................................... 6
Manual I Control Panel Instructions (SLS2004 & SLS2016) ............................................ 7
Manual II Control Panel Instructions (SL2006) ................................................................. 8
Manual III Control Panel Instructions (SLS2018, SLS2020, SLS2022 & SLS2026) ........ 9
Technical Information ....................................................................................................... 10
Ultrasonic cleaning detergents ........................................................................................ 11
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 12
Disposal of this ultrasonic bath ....................................................................................... 12
Returning equipment ........................................................................................................ 12
Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 14
Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work regulations .......................................... 15
SLS Lab Pro baths are manufactured in the United Kingdom and conform to
exacting international standards.

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Safety Instructions
Electrical
Connect to a 230 VAC fully earthed supply via a 3-pin plug. It can be
dangerous to operate an ultrasonic bath without an earth connected.
The mains plug is fitted with a 5A fuse. DO NOT FIT A FUSE OF A
HIGHER RATING.
The detachable mains lead is rated at 250V 6A. NEVER FIT A LEAD WITH
A LOWER RATING.
The detachable mains lead is the disconnect device and should remain
accessible while the machine is in use.
Ensure that excess mains cable is stored neatly.
Temperature: Care should be taken when operating the
bath at higher temperatures as external surfaces may become hot.
When the temperature is set to 54°C or above, the unit will become hot
and care should be taken when touching the case.
A risk assessment should be conducted – see BS EN ISO 13732-1:2008 for
full details
WEEE Compliance
SLS are complying with the WEEE regulations by contracting-out our
obligations to a Producer Compliance scheme. Once it is deemed that this
model is no longer effective, please contact us to arrange collection by our
compliance scheme provider, who will pick up the machine from your
premises.

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General use
Ensure that the bath is at least ¾full of liquid before you switch it on.
Always use a basket to support items to be cleaned. Not doing so may
damage the bath and invalidate the warranty.
Do not place hands or fingers in the bath.
Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic or corrosive solutions in the
bath.
When emptying baths with no drain outlet, disconnect the detachable
mains lead from the mains supply and tip the bath AWAY from the
electrical connector.
The user should familiarise themselves with this Operator Instruction
manual before operating the equipment and should apply to SLS for advice
on cleaning techniques and detergents. SLS will not be responsible for
damage or injury caused by incorrect use of the equipment.
REMEMBER
o Always ensure the liquid is at or above the crease in the tank when
in operation.
o Do not put hot water above 50°C into the bath.
o Always use the basket to support items in the bath.
o Never expose hands, fingers or other body parts to cleaning
solutions.
o Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic or corrosive solutions.
o Never breathe the fumes from strong solutions.
o Rinse the items in clean water once the cycle is complete.
Subjecting the bath to improper treatment or misuse will invalidate the
warranty.

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Installation – SLS2004, SLS2016 & SLS2018
The following parts and accessories are included with your ultrasonic
baths:
o 1 x basket
o 1 x lid
o 1 x Operator Instruction manual
How to install
Connect the mains lead into a suitable mains socket.
Fill the bath with water and the correct dose of detergent. The bath is now
ready to use.

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Installation – SLS2020, SLS2022 & SLS2026
The following parts and accessories are included with your ultrasonic bath:
o 1 x basket
o 1 x lid
o 1 x 2m length of drain hose
o 1 x hose tail
o 1 x Operator Instruction manual
How to install
Locate the bath close to a drain or sink to allow easy drainage of the tank.
Connect the mains lead into a suitable mains socket.
Screw the hose connector into the drain valve located on the side of the
unit. Connect one end of the drain hose to the hose connector and locate
the other end over a drain or sink.
Fill the bath with water and the correct dose of detergent. The bath is now
ready to use.

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Quick Guide
Pour water into the bath until it is at least ¾
full or the fluid level reaches the crease in
the tank. To reduce the process preparation
time, fill your bath with water at the
temperature required for your process. The
water you pour in must not exceed 50°C.
Add the required dose of detergent (see
page 11).
Operate the ultrasonics by turning the timer
dial to the required time and pressing the SONICS button (where
applicable).
Operate the heater, if the bath has a heating function, by turning the
heater dial to the required temperature and pressing the HEAT button.
Turn on the ultrasonics for approximately 5-10 minutes to degas the
cleaning liquid. (See page 10 for more details on degassing).
The bath is now ready to use.
At the end of the cycle, remove the basket
from the bath and rinse the items under
clean running water.
The lid can be inverted and the basket
placed on top to catch excess fluid as the
items dry.
Please refer to the following pages in this manual for more detailed
instructions.
Change the cleaning liquid at regular intervals. Your cleaning process will
determine how often to change the liquid – the more soiled your items, the
more often you will need to change the liquid.
SLS recommends changing the cleaning liquid at least on a daily basis.
Crease in tank

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Manual I Control Panel Instructions
(SLS2004 & SLS2016)
To switch on the ultrasonics:
Turn the Timer dial to the desired time, and
then press the SONICS button.
The SONICS button and the SONICS light
will glow. Ultrasonic activity will then
commence in the liquid inside the tank and
the Timer dial will be heard ticking.
At the end of the timed period, the Timer
will click off, the SONICS light will go out,
and the ultrasonic activity in the liquid will
stop.
To stop the ultrasonic activity at any time, press the SONICS button while
in operation.

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Manual II Control Panel Instructions
(SLS2006)
To switch on the ultrasonics:
Turn the Timer dial to the desired time, and the
ultrasonics will automatically begin.
The SONICS light will glow. Ultrasonic activity
will commence in the liquid inside the tank and
the Timer dial will be heard ticking.
At the end of the timed period, the Timer will
click off, the SONICS light will go out, and the
ultrasonic activity in the liquid will stop.
To stop the ultrasonic activity at any time, turn
the Timer dial to 0 while in operation.
To operate the heater:
Press the HEAT button to turn on the heater.
The HEAT switch will glow, and the liquid will start warming up. No
indication is given when the preset maximum temperature of 70°C is
reached.
To turn off the heater at any time, press the HEAT button while in
operation.
NOTE: Ultrasonic activity will raise the liquid temperature by 5°C per hour.
If in doubt, check actual temperature with a thermometer.

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Manual III Control Panel Instructions
(SLS2018, SLS2020, SLS2022 & SLS2026)
To switch on the ultrasonics:
Turn the Timer dial to the desired time, and the press the SONICS button.
The SONICS button and the SONICS light will glow. Ultrasonic activity will
then commence in the liquid inside the tank and the Timer dial will be
heard ticking.
At the end of the timed period,
the Timer will click off, the
SONICS light will go out, and the
ultrasonic activity in the liquid
will stop.
To stop the ultrasonic activity at
any time, press the SONICS
button while in operation.
To operate the heater:
Turn the HEATER dial to the desired temperature and press the HEAT
button.
The HEAT button and the HEAT light will glow, and the liquid will start to
heat up.
When the set temperature is reached, the HEAT light will go out.
To stop the heater at any time, press the HEAT button while in operation
(ie. when the HEAT light is already on).
NOTE: Ultrasonic activity itself will heat the liquid by 5°C per hour. This
means that the liquid temperature may rise above the level indicated on
the temperature dial.
The temperature dial only controls the heater cut-out temperature.
If in doubt, check the actual temperature with a thermometer.