IN STRUC TION MANUA L Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd email: sales@labec.com.au Ph: 02 9560 2811 • Fax: 02 9560 6131 www.labec.com.
FXP16M LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD 26 – 30 Farr St, Marrickville, NSW 2204 PHONE: +61 2 95602811 FAX: +61 2 95606131 EMAIL: sales@labec.com.au www.labec.com.
LABEC DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ULTRASONIC CLEANER MODEL FXP16M APPLICATIONS: The Labec FX range is a single chamber device used to clean surgical instruments and other hardware with sonic energy in a heated water / detergent solution. It is designed for use in surgery reprocessing areas, central processing departments and laboratories. FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • All exterior surfaces re 3mm Palopaque. Pressed stainless steel tank. A single tank system with rounded corner reflex design.
LABEC DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ULTRASONIC CLEANER MODEL FXP16M CONSTRUCTION: All exterior surfaces are 3mm PVC The ultrasonic chamber is pressed from 304 stainless steel and is 1mm in thickness. All integral plumbing is stainless steel. Basket is fabricated from stainless steel mesh and rod. Sonics energy is provided to the chamber by piezoelectric transducers bonded to the tank bottom with a frequency of 40kHz.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD ULTRASONIC CLEANERS General Information Ultrasonic is the science of sound waves above the frequency of human audibility. In general, frequencies above 18,000 cycles per second are considered to be ultrasonic. In ultrasonic cleaning, high amplitude sound waves are introduced into a liquid cleaning solution.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD • • • • • REDUCED LABOUR & CHEMICAL COSTS IMPROVED PRODUCT RELIABILITY EFFICIENT MOST ECONOMICAL CLEANING METHOD EXPOSURE OF VISIBLE SURFACE DEFFECTS REMOVES CONTAMINATION FROM BLIND HOLES & CREVICES APPLICATIONS Ultrasonic Cleaning can be used in every application from delicate jewellery parts to rocket engines. Here are some other examples of equipment that can be ultrasonically cleaned.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD * ALWAYS ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR FRESH LIQUIDS TO DEGAS * DO NOT ALLOW LIQUID LEVEL TO DROP BELOW 50MM FROM TANK BOTTOM * DO NOT USE HEATERS WITHOUT A THERMOSTAT CONTROL * FLUID TEMPERATURE WILL INCREASE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS * DO NOT DROP HEAVY OR SHARP OBJECTS INTO STAINLESS STEEL BATH * DO NOT ALLOW WORK PIECES TO REST ON THE BOTTOM OR SIDES OF THE TANK ALWAYS SUSPEND THEM IN A BASKET * IN HEATED UNITS DO NOT ALLOW LIQUID LEVEL TO DROP BELOW 80MM FROM
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED IN MAINTAINING THE RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE ULTRASONIC CLEANING UNIT AND THE ULTRASONIC ASSISTANT. * WHEN LOCATING THE CLEANER ALWAYS KEEP THE UNIT AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM SINKS OR WATER OUTLETS TO ELIMINATE ELECTRICAL BREAKDOWN. * ALWAYS DRAIN THE BASKET FULLY OF FLUID BEFORE LEAVING THE CLEANING CHAMBER.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD INSTALLATION When locating a position for this composite generator and tank unit, consideration should be given to the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Generous circulation of air all round the cabinet Surrounding air free of dirt, contamination and high temperature Away from possible liquid splatter Easy access for manual adjustment Adjacent to suitable power supply The unit can be placed ready for work within the confines of the power supply lead.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD DO’S AND DON’T’S FOR ULTRASONIC CLEANERS SYSTEMS DO • • • • • Use the proper cleaning solution for the jobs. Take time in selecting the right medium for all tasks. Use beakers and positioning covers or auxiliary pans for additional solutions. Rinse thoroughly after each cleaning application. Keep tank bottom free of silt and dirt accumulation. Rack or suspend articles to be cleaned away from tank bottom and sides. DON’T • • • • • • • Run machine without solution in the tank.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD All these units use silicon rubber contact heaters on the outside face of the tank and are thermostatically controlled. The external heater knob is calibrated for the desired heating temperature of the cleaning fluid.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD PERFORMANCE TEST Please find as follows the testing process for efficiency levels in the ultrasonic cleaner using aluminium foil. The aluminium foil test is a testing procedure that Unisonics Australia has been using for more than 20 years and gives you accurate comprehensive results. Testing Procedure: 1. Cut a section of Aluminium Foil the length and depth of the Ultrasonic Tank. 2. Immerse section of aluminium foil into the liquid in a vertical hold. 3.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD `The MANUFACTURE of this machine, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT PTY LTD warrants it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and the purchaser shall be entitled to the following consideration:If any part or parts of the unit prove defective within twelve months of the date of installation in the original purchasers premises and if such part or parts are submitted or reported for inspection promptly to the MANUFACTURE or its authorised AGENT and in
