Ultrawave Qi Series Assembly instructions

C6027205-01 issued October 2021
Qi Series Operator Instruction Manual

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Contents
Contents................................................................................................................ 2
Safety instructions............................................................................................... 3
Installation............................................................................................................6
Controls ................................................................................................................ 7
Quick guide........................................................................................................... 8
Operating instructions ........................................................................................ 9
Operator menu ................................................................................................... 11
Starting the cycle...............................................................................................16
Advanced menu ................................................................................................. 17
Cycle abort modes.............................................................................................23
Cycle abort modes.............................................................................................24
Ultrasonic cleaning detergents ........................................................................ 25
Technical information........................................................................................26
Specifications.....................................................................................................27
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................29
Returning equipment to Ultrawave ..................................................................31
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................31
Warranty..............................................................................................................32
Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.........................33
Service record.................................................................................................... 34

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Safety instructions
Use of products
The following products are covered by this operating manual:
•Qi-100, Qi-200, Qi-300, Qi400 & Qi-500
The products listed above are a series of general-purpose ultrasonic cleaning
baths designed for indoor use by a professional user.
When used to clean surgical/medical/dental instruments, the products listed
above are classed as medical devices.
Electrical
Connect to a 230VAC fully earthed supply via a 13A plug complying with BS 1363.
The Qi Series machines are rated at up to 650W maximum.
The Qi100, Qi200, Qi300 detachable mains lead is rated at 250V 6A.
The Qi400, Qi500 detachable mains lead is rated at 250V 10A.
NEVER FIT A LEAD WITH A LOWER RATING.
The mains IEC socket is fitted with two fuses.
Qi100, Qi200, Qi300 T5A
Qi400, Qi500 T10A
NEVER FIT A FUSE OF A HIGHER RATING THAN THOSE SPECIFIED.
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 Qi series with cold water. This will ensure that the machine runs its
automatic de-gas cycle (see page 26 for the importance of degassing).
Always ensure the liquid is above the level sensor when in operation.
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 solutions in the bath.
Do not move the bath when it is full of water.

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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 Qi-Series ultrasonic
bath:
-1 x Qi-Series ultrasonic bath
-1 x basket
-1 x lid
-1 x 2m length of drain hose
-1 x hose tail
-1 x mains lead
-1 x Ultraclean detergent sample
How to install?
Screw the hose connector into the drain valve at the rear of the unit.
Locate the unit close to a drain or sink.
Connect one end of the drain hose to the hose connector, and locate the
other end over a drain or sink.
Connect the mains lead into a suitable mains socket.
Ensure that the mains plug and the switch are easily accessible.
Your Qi-Series ultrasonic bath is now ready to use.

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KEY 4
KEY 1
KEY 2
Controls
Ensure your Qi-Series ultrasonic bath is plugged
into a 230 VAC fully earthed supply.
Once plugged in, switch on your Qi-Series bath via
the power on/off switch at the rear of the unit.
The switch will then illuminate.
The Qi-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 3

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Quick guide
Pour water into the bath so that it
submerses the level sensor (Do not
overfill).
Add the required dose of detergent (see
page 25).
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.
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 solutions.
-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.

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Operating instructions
When the Qi-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 may 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 Qi-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 Qi-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 20).
When the bath is filled with liquid to the correct level, you will be given the
option to degas. (The need for de-gassing is explained on page 26).
You will need to de-gas the liquid to ensure good cleaning efficacy.
By choosing YES, your Qi-Series ultrasonic bath will run an automatic de-gas
cycle. The following screen will display.
When you are happy that the liquid is degassed, press 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 a degas cycle.