Ultrawave Q Series Assembly instructions

C6012106-01 Issued February 2022
Q-Series
Operator Instruction Manual

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Contents
Contents .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety instructions & general use...................................................................2
Installation...........................................................................................................5
Controls................................................................................................................6
Quick guide ......................................................................................................... 7
Operator instructions........................................................................................ 8
Operator menu .................................................................................................10
Starting the cycle.............................................................................................15
Cycle abort modes...........................................................................................16
Cycle abort modes...........................................................................................17
Advanced menu ...............................................................................................18
Using the memory card ..................................................................................24
Recording the data..........................................................................................25
Ultrasonic cleaning detergents.....................................................................26
Technical information .....................................................................................27
Specifications ................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ........................................................ 30
Returning equipment to Ultrawave .............................................................32
Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 33
Service................................................................................................................33
Warranty ............................................................................................................34
WEEE Compliance............................................................................................34
Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations..................35
Service record...................................................................................................36

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Safety instructions & general use
Use of products
The following products are covered by this operating manual:
•QS5, QS10, QS12, QS13, QS18 & QS25
The products listed above are a series of ultrasonic cleaning baths designed
for indoor use by a professional user.
When used to clean surgical/medical instruments, the products listed above
are classed as medical devices.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to
the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user
and/or patient is established.
Electrical Safety
Connect to a 230VAC fully earthed supply via a 3pin plug.
It can be dangerous to operate an ultrasonic bath without an earth
connected.
The Q-Series machines are rated at up to 1050W maximum.
The detachable mains lead is rated at 250V 6A. NEVER FIT A LEAD WITH A
LOWER RATING.
The mains plug is fitted with a 5A fuse. NEVER FIT A FUSE OF A HIGHER
RATING.
The IEC electrical socket on the rear of the unit is fitted with 2x T5A (time-
lag) fuses. NEVER FIT A FUSE OF A HIGHER 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.
General use
Do not place fingers, hands, or other parts of the body in the liquid in the
bath when it is sonicating.
Fill the Q-Series with cold water. This will ensure that the machine runs its
automatic de-gas cycle (see page 27 for the importance of degassing).
Always ensure the liquid is above the level sensor when in operation.

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Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank.
Always use a basket or instrument cassette to support items to be cleaned.
Not doing so may damage the bath and invalidate your warranty.
Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic, or corrosive chemicals or liquids
not recommended by Ultrawave.
Ensure the electrical supply is disconnected before moving/emptying.
Before cleaning, drain the bath. Clean by wiping with a clean non-abrasive
cloth.
The user should familiarize themselves with this user manual before
operating the equipment. Safety may be impaired if they are not followed.
Ultrawave will not be responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect
use of the equipment.
The user should apply to Ultrawave or its agent for advice on cleaning
techniques or detergents.
IMPORTANT: Once the cleaning cycle has finished, remove the cleaned
items, and rinse them immediately in clean running water.
Temperature
Care should be taken when operating the bath at temperatures higher than
54°C as external surfaces may become hot.
Safety Symbols
Danger
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which
will result in serious or fatal injury. This symbol is
used only in the most extreme conditions.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
Equipment Alert
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result
in equipment damage.

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Other Symbols
Proper shipping
orientation
Keep dry
Fragile
Catalogue
Number
Date of
Manufacture
Serial Number
Manufacturer
Indicate the item is
a medical device
Country of
manufacture
Unique Device
Identifier

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Installation
The following parts and accessories are included with the Q-Series ultrasonic
bath:
-1x Basket
-1x Lid
-1x Memory card
-1x USB card reader
-1x 2m length of drain hose
-1x Hose tail
-1x Ultraclean detergent sample
-1x Power cable
-1x Q-Series quick guide
How to install?
Locate the Q-Series close to a drain or sink to allow easy drainage of the tank.
Screw the hose tail connector into
the drain valve located on the rear
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.
Connect the power lead into a
suitable mains socket.
Ensure that the mains plug, and
the switch are easily accessible.
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is now ready to use.

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Controls
Ensure your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is plugged into a
230 VAC fully earthed supply.
Once plugged in, switch on your Q-Series bath via the
power on/off switch at the rear of the unit.
The switch will then illuminate.
The Q-Series is operated through a menu driven control system:
The different keys perform the following functions:
KEY 1: –Starts and ends the ultrasonic cycle
KEY 2: Menu –Scroll through the menu
KEY 3: Up/On –Adjust the settings in the options menu
KEY 4: Down/Off –Adjust the settings in the options menu
KEY 1
KEY 2
KEY 3

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Quick guide
Pour cold water into the bath so that it
submerses the level sensor (Do not
overfill).
Add the required dose of detergent (see
page 26).
To save the cycle data to the memory
card, ensure that the memory card is
installed in the port prior to turning the
machine on (see page 24).
Switch on the machine via the switch at
the rear of the unit, just above the
electrical mains lead.
Press the “START” key to accept the
programmed cleaning cycle settings and
start the cleaning cycle.
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 liquid as
the items dry.
REMEMBER
-Always ensure the liquid is above the level sensor when in operation.
-Do not put hot water above 50°C into the bath.
-Always use the basket.
-Never expose hands to cleaning solutions.
-Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic, or corrosive chemicals
or liquids not recommended by Ultrawave.
-Never breathe the fumes from strong solutions.
-Rinse the items in clean water once the cycle is complete.
Subjecting the bath to improper treatment or misuse will invalidate the
warranty.
Liquid level sensor

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Operator instructions
When the Q-Series power is turned on and the bath is full of liquid, the
following screens will display alternately.
When the water temperature is at or above the temperature set, the
message “Temp OK” will display.
The actual temperature in the bath will vary and may be different to the
value shown in the screen above.
To immediately start the cycle using the already set cleaning parameters,
press the key.
Your Q-Series remembers the set parameters from the previous cycle. If the
operator wants to run the same cleaning cycle, it is therefore not necessary
to run through the menu each time.

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When the Q-Series power is turned on and the liquid level is too low, the
following screen will display.
The level sensor can be disabled for specialist cleaning applications where
deionised (DI) water is used (see page 21).
When the bath is filled with liquid to the correct level, you will be given the
option to degas. (The need for degassing is explained on page 27).
You will need to degas the liquid to ensure good cleaning efficacy.
By choosing YES, your Q-Series ultrasonic bath will run an automatic de-gas
cycle. The following screen will display.
The degassing process is to remove all bubbles from the water as these
impede the cleaning performance. Once all the bubbles have come to the
surface, complete the degassing cycle by pressing the key.
Note: If the machine detects low liquid level for more than 5 seconds, it is
assumed that the bath has been filled with fresh water, and you will be given
the option of running another degas cycle.

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Operator menu
A number of the Q-Series cleaning parameters can be altered.
To access the options menu and scroll through the various changeable
parameters, press the MENU key, when the following screen is displayed.
To scroll through the menu, press the MENU key. To exit the MENU at any
time, press the key.
Your Q-Series remembers the set parameters from the previous cycle. If the
operator wants to run the same cleaning cycle, it is therefore not necessary
to run through the menu each time.

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Screen 1: Setting the temperature
Your Q-Series is fitted with a thermostat and heaters to ensure the
temperature of the cleaning liquid is maintained at the set temperature.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to accurately set the desired temperature of the
cleaning liquid between 5°C and 70°C.
During normal use, the water heaters in your Q-Series ultrasonic bath will
switch on if the cleaning liquid temperature is lower than the set
temperature.
[As a safety feature, the heaters and ultrasonics in your Q-Series ultrasonic
bath will only operate when the bath is full of liquid.]
Please note that during normal operation, ultrasonic energy will heat the
cleaning liquid by up to 15°C per hour.
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath cannot cool the cleaning liquid. If the liquid
temperature becomes too hot, you must either let it cool down, or refill the
bath with cooler water.
When the correct temperature is selected, use the MENU key to move to the
next screen.
SAFETY NOTICE: When the temperature is set to 54°C or above, the case of
the Q-Series 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
When the desired temperature has been selected, use the MENU key to
move to the next screen.

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Screen 2: Setting the cycle time
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is factory pre-set with a cycle time of 15
minutes. Use this screen to amend the cycle time.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the numbers to increase or
decrease the time of up to 99 minutes.
When the desired cycle time has been selected, use the MENU key to move
to the next screen.
Screen 3: Setting the power level
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath allows the power level of the ultrasonic activity
to be adjusted. This allows the cleaning cycle to be accurately tailored to the
specific cleaning application.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the numbers between 50 and
100%.
When the desired power level has been selected, use the MENU key to move
to the next screen.

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Screen 4: Degas
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is factory pre-set with the degas function to
ON.
This function is automatically offered when the machine is first turned on,
allowing you to run a degas cycle whenever a cleaning cycle is initiated.
Use the ON and OFF keys to select the required option. (See page 27 for the
importance of degassing.)
If you turn the degas function ON, your Q-Series ultrasonic bath will run a
degas cycle every time the cycle start key is depressed.
Once the correct option is selected, press the MENU key to move to the next
screen.

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Screen 5: Frequency Leap
Your Q-Series ultrasonic bath is equipped with Frequency LEAP technology
to provide more homogeneous ultrasonic cleaning activity throughout the
whole tank.
Using advanced software and generators, the Q-Series uses Frequency LEAP
to create a pseudo-random leaping action between a wider frequency range,
reducing standing waves and improving the cleaning action.
For different cleaning applications the operator can choose between
Frequency LEAP and traditional ultrasonic activity.
Use the ON and OFF keys to select the required option.
Once the correct option is selected, press the MENU key to move to the next
screen.
When you exit the Operator Menu, DO NOT SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF; you
must start a cycle for the new settings to be saved. Once saved, the new
settings will be used each time the machine is switched on.

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Starting the cycle
Once all the Operator Menu options have been selected, the following
screen will display.
The Q-Series is now ready for use.
Press the key to begin the cleaning cycle.
When the Q-Series is in operation, the following screen will display.
(This screen is only an example. The actual time and temperature shown will
be the time as set by the operator and the actual liquid temperature.)
The operator can abort the cycle at any time by pressing the key.
On successful completion of the cycle, the following message will be
displayed for three seconds.

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Cycle abort modes
If the cycle is aborted, the reason for the failure will be displayed.
If the operator aborts the cycle, the following screen will be displayed.
If the Level sensor is set to ON (see page 21), and the liquid drops below the
required level during operation, the cleaning cycle will stop, and the
following screen will be displayed.
The Q-Series will not operate again until the tank is filled to the correct level.
If the power to the ultrasonic generator should fall below a certain level
during operation, the cleaning cycle will stop, and the following screen will
be displayed.

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Cycle abort modes
If the liquid temperature exceeds the allowed maximum of 75°C, the
following screen will be displayed
If the internal heater exceeds its allowed maximum temperature, the
following screen will be displayed
If the unit overheats due to prolonged use, the following message will be
displayed
In each instance of a cycle abort, the cycle count in the Advanced Menu will
still log the cycle as complete.

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Advanced menu
The Advanced Menu allows different settings to be specified which may not
require regular changes and allows the usage history of the individual Q-
Series ultrasonic bath to be seen.
To access the advanced menu, press and hold Keys 3 and 4 together.
The following screen will then appear:
To scroll through the settings available in the Advanced Menu, press the
MENU key.
You may exit the Advanced Menu at any time by pressing the key.
Screen 1: Serial Number
The first screen shows the unique serial number of your Q-Series ultrasonic
bath and the version of software. [The software version implemented on
your bath may be different to that shown.]
Press the MENU key to move to the next screen.
KEY 3
KEY 4

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Screen 2: Time used
This screen shows the total time your Q-Series ultrasonic bath has been in
use in days, hours, and minutes, i.e., the sum of all the cleaning cycle times
since new.
For example, the screen above shows that the bath has been in use for a
total of 2 days, 5 hours, and 27 minutes.
Screen 3: Clock
The Q-Series is fitted with a real time clock. This is factory set to the correct
time and date but can be changed by the operator.
To change the time and date, scroll through the settings by pressing the
MENU key and amend by pressing the UP and DOWN keys. When all the
settings are correct, press the MENU key to move to the next screen.