Ultrawave QS Series User manual

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Contents
Contents................................................................................................................ 1
Important Information.......................................................................................... 2
Scope .................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical Safety instructions.............................................................................. 2
General Safety Instuctions.................................................................................. 3
Installation............................................................................................................4
Controls ................................................................................................................ 5
Quick guide........................................................................................................... 6
Detailed Operating instructions ......................................................................... 7
Programme menu ................................................................................................9
Starting the cycle...............................................................................................14
Cycle abort modes.............................................................................................15
Cycle abort modes.............................................................................................16
Advanced menu .................................................................................................17
Ultrasonic cleaning detergents ........................................................................23
Technical information........................................................................................24
Specifications..................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving............................................................ 27
Returning equipment to Ultrawave ..................................................................29
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 30
Service ................................................................................................................ 30
Warranty..............................................................................................................31
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................31
Compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.........................32
Service record.................................................................................................... 33
Notes ...................................................................................................................35
Ultrawave baths are manufactured in the United Kingdom
and conform to exacting international standards.

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Important Information
Please read these instructions carefully before using this QSx Ultrasonic
Bath. In particular, read and understand all warnings, cautions, warning
labels and safety instructions.
Should there be any comments regarding the equipment or these
instructions, please contact Ultrawave Ltd
Scope
The scope of this Operator Instruction Manual is for the installation and
safe use of the QSx ultrasonic bath.
Electrical Safety instructions
The QSx Ultrasonic Bath is designed to be connected to a 230V 50Hz
electrical supply via a three pin BS1363 plug.
Always connect to a fully earthed supply using the moulded plugs provided.
It can be dangerous to operate an ultrasonic bath without an earth
connection.
The unit is supplied with a removeable power lead rated at 5A. Do not use
a power lead rated less than 5A.
The removeable power lead is the disconnect device and should remain
accessible while the unit is in use.
The IEC C14 electrical socket on the rear of the unit is fitted with 2x T5A
(slow blow) fuses. Never fit a fuse of a higher rating.
The unit is rated at 500W.
Ensure that any excess power cable is stored neatly.
Using this machine in a manner not specified by Ultrawave may lead to
damage or electrical safety impairment.
Ultrawave will not be responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect
use of the equipment.

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General Safety Instructions
Ensure that the bath contains 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 your warranty.
Do not place hands or fingers in the bath.
Care should be taken when operating the bath at higher temperatures as
external surfaces may become hot.
Never use toxic, flammable, acidic, caustic or corrosive solutions in the
bath.
Do not move the bath when it contains water.
Before cleaning, drain the bath. Clean by wiping with a clean non-abrasive
cloth.
The user should familiarise themselves with this Operator Instruction
manual before operating the equipment and should apply to Ultrawave or
its agent for advice on cleaning techniques or detergents. Ultrawave will
not be responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect use of the
equipment.

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Installation
The following parts and accessories are included with the QSx ultrasonic
bath:
-1x basket
-1x lid
-1x 2m length of drain hose
-1x hose tail
-6x Ultraclean Sonozyme detergent sachets
-1x power cable
How to install?
Screw the hose connector into the drain valve at the rear of the unit.
Locate the QSx 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 QSx ultrasonic bath is now ready to use.

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KEY 4
Controls
Ensure your QSx ultrasonic bath is plugged into a
230 VAC fully earthed supply.
Once plugged in, switch on your QSx bath via the
power on/off switch at the rear of the unit.
The switch will then illuminate.
The QSx 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 up to the “FILL TO” line (Do not overfill).
Add the required dose of detergent (see page 23).
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 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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Detailed Operating instructions
When the 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 will 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 QSX 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 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 degassing is explained on page 24).
You will need to degas the liquid to ensure good cleaning efficacy.
By choosing YES, your QSx 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 of 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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Programme menu
A number of the QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx ultrasonic bath is factory preset 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 in order 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 24 for
the importance of degassing.)
If you turn the degas function ON, your QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx 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 QSx is now ready for use.
Press the key to begin the cleaning cycle.
When the QSx 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 20), and the liquid drops below
the required level during operation, the cleaning cycle will stop and the
following screen will be displayed.
The QSx 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 70°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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KEY 3
KEY 4
Advanced menu
The Advanced Menu allows different settings to be specified which may not
require regular changes and also allows the usage history of the individual
QSx ultrasonic bath to be seen.
To access the advanced menu, press and hold Keys 3 and 4 together.
The following screen will then appear:
In order 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 QSx 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.

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Screen 2: Time used
This screen shows the total time your QSx 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 QSx 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.

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Screen 4: Cycle Count
The second screen shows the number of cycles which the QSx ultrasonic
bath has run since new.
The cycle count shows all cycles which the bath has begun and includes
those cycles which are not completed; i.e. those cycles aborted by the
operator or because the liquid level was low.
Screen 5: Low power
In its factory pre-set mode, the QSx ultrasonic bath will maintain the set
liquid temperature. This means that it is consuming power when sitting idle
(ie. when the sonics are not running).
The QSx can be set to save power when not in use.
Setting Low Power to ON means that after five minutes of inactivity, the
QSx ultrasonic bath will enter its SLEEP mode –the screen illumination will
power down, and the internal water heater will not operate.
The QSx ultrasonic bath uses less than 10Watts of power whilst in SLEEP
mode.
By setting Low Power to OFF, the QSx screen will maintain the set liquid
temperature; i.e. when the liquid temperature falls below the specified
setting, the heaters will automatically switch on, meaning the bath is
immediately ready for use when required.
When the desired option is selected, use the MENU key to move to the next
screen.

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Screen 6: Liquid level sensor
The QSx ultrasonic bath is fitted with a liquid level sensor to ensure it is
not under-filled prior to or during the cycle. This ensures that the optimum
cleaning process can occur and potential damage to the tank is minimised.
The level sensor is a resistive device, so will not detect liquids with very
low conductivity such as pure deionised (DI) water.
The level sensor can be disabled for specialist cleaning applications where
deionised (DI) water is used.
Use the ON and OFF keys to set the Low Level function. When the desired
option is selected, use the MENU key to move to the next screen.
When the OFF button is pressed and the key is selected to continue, a
message will appear to check that the operator has filled the tank up to the
level indicated (see page 5).
When the level sensor is disabled the liquid set temperature is
automatically reduced to 5°C. The set temperature may be increased by
entering the MENU system –see page 10.
If ‘NO’ is selected an instruction will appear requesting the tank be filled to
level before use.