Biosonic UC300 - Order Information; Unit Specifications; Maintenance; Daily Cleaning

Operators Guide 5
CAUTION!
This equipment may cause
radio interference or may
disrupt the operation of
nearby equipment. It may
be necessary to take mit-
igation measures such as
re-orienting or relocating
the unit or shielding the
location.
WARNING!
(Failure to com-
ply may result in
personnel injury
and/or equip-
ment damage.)
Use only the supplied power
cord or equivalent
Do not disassemble the
unit. There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside.
WARNING!
(Failure to com-
ply may result in
personnel injury
and/or equip-
ment damage.)
Keep unit covered to reduce
airborne contaminants
Do not place ngers or
hands in the ultrasonic tank
while in operation.
Operation for long periods
of time will cause the clean-
ing solution to get very hot.
To avoid scalding, do not
place hands in the solution
or spill any onto you. Be
careful when removing an
item from the tank as it may
also be hot.
Do not use ammable liq-
uids with Biosonic
®
units.
VII. Order Information
Unit and accessories
Cat. No Description Contents
UC300 100, Unit (100V, 50/60Hz) 1
115, Unit (115V, 50/60Hz)1
230, Unit (230V, 50/60Hz) 1
230CE, Unit (230V, 50/60Hz) 1
240, Unit (240V, 50/60Hz) 1
UC310 Large FingerGuard™
Instrument Basket
1
UC311 Twin FingerGuard Instrument
Basket
1
UC325 Cassette Basket for IMS
Cassettes
1
UC330 Two Beaker Holder 1
UC335 Basket Section Inserts 2
UC340 Replacement Cover 1
UC350 Replacement Drain Filters 3
UC355 Drain Hose 1
UC53 600 ml Beaker with Cover 1
Tank Solutions:
Cat. No Description Contents
UC30 General Purpose Solution in
MeterDose
®
Dispensing Bottle 16 oz.
(473 ml)
UC31 General Purpose Cleaner
+ Super Rust Inhibitor
20 Single Dose Packets (15 ml)
UC32 Enzymatic Ultrasonic Cleaner
Concentrate in MeterDose Dispensing
Bottle 8 oz. (236 ml)
UC34 Plaster & Stone Remover Powder
Concentrate in Jar 1.85lbs. (840 g)
UC38 Germicidal Ultrasonic Cleaning
Concentrate in MeterDose Dispensing
Bottle 8 oz. (236 ml)
UC39 Cement Remover Concentrate in
MeterDose Dispensing Bottle 16 oz.
(473 ml)
UC42 Germicidal Ultraso`nic Cleaning
Concentrate in MeterDose Dispensing
Bottle 16 oz. (473 ml)
VIII. Unit Specifications
Tank capacity: 3.8 gallons
(14.4 liters)
Use capacity: 3.0 gallons
(11.4 liters)
Overall dimensions: 19” x 12 x 12.25”
(48.3 x 30.5 x 31.1 cm)
Tank dimensions: 14” x 9” x 6.75”
(35.6 x 22.9 x 17.2 cm)
Power: 300 watts max
Operating frequency: 40 kHz
100-115V Fuse 7A/250V Slow Blow 3 AG
230-240V Fuse T2.5A/250V, 5x20 mm
IX. Maintenance
A. Cleaning
All components should be cleaned each
day by wiping with a soft cloth moistened
with a commercially available mineral
deposit remover followed by cleaning with
isopropyl alcohol or a mild disinfectant.
CAUTION!
Do not use petroleum
based solvents, iodophors
or phenolic based prod-
ucts. (Iodophors and phe-
nolics can stain the surface
of the unit.) Clean up all
liquid spills immediately.
Rust deposits on tank can
be cleaned/removed with
a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner.
B. Stainless Steel Cleaning
Allowable:
• Wash with a clean cloth or rag soaked
with warm water and mild soap or liquid
dish detergent.
• Always clean in the direction of the
original polish lines.
• Always rinse well with clear water (2
or 3 times) after cleaning. Wipe dry
completely.
• Specialized household stainelss steel
cleaner may also be used.
Do Not Use:
• Steel or stainless steel wool or scrapers to
remove stuburn debries.
• Harsh or abrasive cleaners.
• Do not let dirt accumulate.
Avoid:
• Cleaners that contain bleach.
• Products that contain chloride, ouride,
lodide, or bromide.
Chemicals harmful to use in the tank:
Acetophenone Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Floride Aluminum Sulphate
Aluminum Biouride Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Hydroxide Amyl Chloride
Antimony trichloride Aqua Regia
Bromine Calcium Bisulfate
Calcium Bisulte Calcium Hypochloride
Chloracetic Acid Chloric Acid
Chlorine Anhydrous Copper Chloride
Copper Fluoborate Ethyl Chloride
Ferric Chloride Ferrous Chloride
Ferris Sulfate Fluoboric Acid
Flourine Hydrobromic Acid
Hydrochloric Acid Hydrocyanic Acid
Hydroouric Acid Hydrouosilicic Acid
Iodoform Mercuric Chloride
Muriatic Acid Phosphoric (crude)
Sodium Hypochlorite Potassium Chloride
Stannic Chloride Stannous Chloride
Sulfuric Acid Zinc Chloride
C. Inspecting the Power Cord
Periodically check the power cord for
damage and see that the connectors at
both ends of the cord are fully seated.
D. Changing the Fuse
1. Remove the power cord from the wall
outlet first and then from the power cord
receptacle on the rear of the unit.
2. The fuse compartment is located directly
next to the power cord receptacle. To
access, take a small, flat-headed screw-
driver to the tab on the fuse holder.
Apply slight pressure to release the fuse
holder (Fig. 17).
3. Gently remove the fuse from the fuse
holder.