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.