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1. Step 9 If the results indicate a possible problem repeat the above steps using a new foil sample If the results are the same contact your service provider to have the unit evaluated repaired Step 10 If the results confirm uniform cavitation dimpling pebbling of the foil throughout the tank label date and file the foil test sample for future comparative purposes Note If the foil test is done at the beginning of the day the ultrasonic solutions should be removed from the tank prior to cleaning instruments as the solution left is foil contaminated How to perform the glass slide test A Wet the frosted portion of a glass slide with tap water and draw an X with a No 2 pencil from corner to corner of the frosted area Making sure that the tank is filled to the fill line immerse the frosted end of the slide into fresh cleaning solution Turn on the ultrasonics The lead X will begin to be removed almost immediately and all lead should be removed within ten seconds Page 19 Midmark Corporation 60 Vista Drive P O Box 286 Versailles OH 45380 0286 U S A 937 526 3662 Fax 937 526 5542 Because we care midmark com MIDMARIK2. e During the high pressure stage the bubbles collapse or implode releasing enor mous amounts of energy These implosions act like an army of tiny scrub brushes They work in all directions attacking every surface and invading all recesses and openings MA8985i Page 6 Operating Your Cleaner If this is the first time you are using the cleaner please read this whole section before operating your cleaner Operating Your Midmark Soniclean Series Cleaner MIDMARI lt A WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLUTIONS TUSE ONLY WATER BASED SOLUTIONS SOLUTION LEVEL MUST BE 1 FROM TOP TDO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON TANK BOTTOM MA8986p Explanation of Controls Control Function TIMER Turn clockwise for variable times of 0 60 minutes to activate ultrasonic Turn counter clockwise to SONICS position to turn OFF ultrasonic Turn counter clockwise to the HOLD position to permit continuous operation Page 7 Before You Start Cleaning CAUTION e Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tanks use a tray or wire to suspend items e Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3 8 inch below the operating level line with the cleaner on e Do not ever use alcohol gasoline or flammable solutions Doing so could cause a fire or explosion Use only water based solutions e Do not ever use mineral acids These could damage the tank
3. to rinse away chemicals adhering to items Lubricating items When necessary re lubricate items immediately after cleaning Drying items Air drying at room temperature works for some items Place parts requiring faster drying time under hot air blowers or in ovens Please call your local distributor if you have other application questions Page 12 Cleaning Methods There are two methods of cleaning direct and indirect Each has advan tages and disadvantages When in doubt run test samples using both methods to decide which one produces the best results for you Direct Method MA8989i ITEMS IN PERFORATED ITEMS SUSPENDED INSERT TRAY How it works e Fill the tank with warm water and a cleaning solution e Place the items to be cleaned in a perforated tray and lower them into the tank You can also suspend items on a wire and then immerse them in the solution The advantages of this method are the simplicity of operation and clean ing effectiveness Page 13 Indirect Method BEAKER POSITIONING TRAY zt MA8990i SOLID INSERT TRAY BEAKERS How it works Fill the tank with warm water and a cleaning solution Pour your solution medium into one or more beakers or into a solid insert tray Place the beakers in a beaker positioning cover or a solid insert tray to fit your cleaner Beakers should not touch the tank s bottom The advantages of this method are Removed soil stays in the bea
4. 5 When items are clean slowly remove them from the cleaner 6 Rinse the clean items with clean water and dry Draining Your Cleaner WARNING A Do not immerse the cleaner in water Unplug cleaner from power source NOTE Models M150 M250 and M550 include a drain and valve kit Step Action 1 Place the cleaner to allow easy reach of the drain tube into a waste disposal unit 2 Remove the thread protecting cap from the end of the cleaner s drain pipe This will expose the white teflon seal ing tape on the drain pipe s threads Page 9 Hand tighten the drain valve onto the drain pipe over the white teflon sealing tape Finish tightening the valve in place using on adjustable or a 21mm wrench Tighten the valve no more than one full turn when using the wrench until the handle is on top CAUTION Over tightening of the valve can cause damage to the ultrasonic tank Always use teflon sealing tape or a sealing paste designed for use with stainless steel if retight ening or refitting of the drain valve is required x W Vo eene CAP DRAIN TUBE Hand tighten the hose adaptor into the end of the drain valve Slide the drain tube over the barbed hose adaptor end NLD ASSEMBLED DRAIN MA8988i Close the drain valve by turning the handle perpendicular to the valve body and the cleaner is ready to fill with solution To open the valve and drain the
5. Size Sonics Power Req mm mm Power M150 5 71L W 290 W 396 8 2 kg 110W 130W 230V 1 1 2 gal D 150 D 318 18 Ibs H 150 H 376 M250 9 51 L W 290 W 396 9 5 kg 160W 180W 230V 2 1 2 ga D 240 D 401 21 Ibs H 150 H 378 M550 20 81L W 495 W 597 16 3 kg 280W 320W 230V 5 1 2 ga D 290 D 465 36 Ibs H 150 H 391 Fuse Table European Models 230V Model Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse 3 250V 2 5A 250V 1 6A 250V 1A M150 230V 250V 5A 250V 2A 250V 1A M250 230V 250V 5A 250V 2A 250V 1A M550 230V e All models operate at a frequency of 40kHz e 120V 10 60Hz is optimum voltage for 120V units e 220V 10 50Hz is optimum voltage for 220V units e All cleaners have CSA approval and comply with FCC regulations e Due to FCC filtering requirements units may trip GFI circuits e All units have a ground leakage current less than 0 50mA Page 5 How Ultrasonics Cleaning Works Ultrasonic sound is sound transmitted at frequencies generally beyond the range of human hearing In your ultrasonic cleaner ultrasonic sound sonics is used for cleaning materials and parts This is how it works e As the sound waves from the transducer radiate through the solution in the tank they cause alternating high and low pres sures in the solution MA8983i e During the low pressure stage millions of microscopic bubbles form and grow This process is called CAVITATION meaning formation of cavities
6. alling Your Cleaner Check the plate on the back of the cleaner for correct power requirements Position your cleaner within easy reach of a standard grounded electrical outlet Do not place the cleaner on a circuit which could become overloaded If your cleaner does not operate correctly first refer to the troubleshooting section for possible causes If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your distributor or an authorized service center for additional information Specifications Equipment Specifications North American Models 120V Model Tank Tank Overall Weight EVE Max Draw Capacity Size Size Sonics Power Req in Power M150 1 1 2 gal W 11 5 W 15 6 14 Ibs 110W 130W 120V 571 D 6 D 12 5 6 4 KG H 6 H 14 8 M250 2 1 2 gal W 11 5 W 15 6 16 Ibs 160W 180W 120V 9 5L D 9 5 D 15 8 7 3 KG H 6 H 14 9 M550 5 1 2 gal W 19 5 W 23 5 28 Ibs 280W 320W 120V 20 8 L D 11 5 D 18 3 12 7 KG H 6 H 15 4 Fuse Table North American Models 120V Model Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse 3 M150 250V 2 5A 250V 1 6A 250V 1A 120V M250 250V 5A 250V 2A 250V 1A 120V M550 250V 10A 250V 3 15A 250V 1A 120V Page 4 Equipment Specifications European Models 230V Tank Tank Overall Weight Max Max Draw Capacity Size
7. cleaner turn the handle so that it is in line with the valve body Page 10 Optimizing Your Cleaner Tank Optimization Cleaning check the tank for contamination whenever you change solution If necessary remove contaminants with a nonabrasive cloth and water Emptying always unplug the cleaner before draining the tank Drain the solution into an appropriate waste disposal unit Filling always unplug the line cord before filling the tank Fill the cleaner to the operating level using warm tap water Low solution level will cause the cleaner to fail When you remove heavy or bulky loads from the cleaner the solution level may drop below the operating level If so be sure to replace lost solution and degas if necessary depending on the amount used Overload do not rest any items on the tank bottom Weight on the tank bottom dampens sound energy and will cause damage to the transducer Instead use a tray and or other fixture to support all items Allow at least one inch between the tank bottom and the beaker or receptacle for adequate cavitation Covers allow the cleaner to heat up faster to a higher temperature and avoid excessive liquid evaporation Solution Optimization Solution activity the amount of visible activity is not necessarily related to optimum cavitation for cleaning Degassing fresh solutions can contain dissolved gases usually air which reduces effective ultrasonic action Although
8. e Failure to comply with these cautions will void your warranty Step Action 1 Select a cleaning solution suitable for your application 2 Allowing for the volume of the parts you will be cleaning and cleaning solution fill the tank with warm tap water to the operating level line 3 Add cleaning solution to the tank water 4 Plug the cleaner into a grounded outlet 5 For maximum efficiency refer to page 11 Optimizing Your Cleaner before proceeding NOTE If this is the first time you are running the cleaner or if you have changed cleaning solution you must degas the solution If not skip to Cleaning Items Degassing Action 1 Turn the TIMER to 5 10 minutes and let the cleaner run to allow the solution to degas The ultrasonics will drive out excess dis solved gas greatly improving the cleaner s effectiveness Page 8 Cleaning Items NOTE To stop ultrasonics at any time turn the TIMER to zero Step Action 1 Set the TIMER for the amount of time you wish the items to be cleaned 2 Place the items into a basket perforated tray or other device for suspending instruments or parts above the bottom 3 If using beakers or a solid tray add cleaning solution to beakers or tray to cover the items 4 Slowly lower the tray or beakers into the tank Do not allow items to contact the tank bottom Do not aerate the solution
9. ectrical shock e Do not operate the cleaner without proper grounding e Do not remove the grounding prong on the line cord plug e Do not disassemble your cleaner high voltage inside the cleaner is dangerous e Do not immerse the cleaner in water To prevent personal and or property damage e Do operate the cleaner with a cover e Do use water based solutions e Do not ever use alcohol gasoline or flammable solutions Doing so could cause a fire or explosion and will void your warranty Use only water based solutions e Do not ever use mineral acids These could damage the tank e Do nottouch the stainless steel tank or cleaning solution during use they may be hot e Do not allow fluid temperature to exceed 70 C 160 F e Do not place your fingers or hands into the tank while the cleaner is operating Doing so may cause discomfort and possible skin irritation Avoid contact with solutions and provide adequate ventilation e Do not use solutions containing chlorine bleach Page 1 To prevent damage to the cleaner e Do change your solution regularly e Do not operate the cleaner dry e Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank use a tray or wire to suspend items Failure to comply may cause transducer damage and will void your warranty e Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3 8 inch below the operating level line with the ultrasonics on Failure to comply may cau
10. est is relatively easy to perform and will provide a permanent record for the future comparative evaluation of the ultrasonic cleaners performance Step 1 Obtain a roll of any standard weight household aluminum foil Note heavy weight foil is less sensitive to the pebbling caused by ultrasonic cavitation and thus doesn t work as well for this testing Step 2 Make a rigid support to which the aluminum foil will be attached Cut a piece of wood dowel rod or small board e g 1 x 1 etc 2 inches longer than the length of the ultrasonic cleaner tank The material this support is made of isn t critical it just needs to provide a rigid support that can be laid across the top of the tank to provide a support to attach the foil to Step 3 Cut a piece of foil approximately 6 in length and long enough to attach to the support prepared in step 2 and suspend almost to the bottom of the tank Attach the foil to the support using tape or push pins to secure it The foil must not touch the bottom or sides of the tanks Care should be taken to avoid crinkling of the foil See photo below Page 17 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 With the foil test sample removed prepare a fresh ultrasonic cleaner solution by filling the tank nearly full with water Add the recommended amount of Midmark cleaning solution and finish filling the tank to specified level with water Turn the ultra cleaner on and set the timer for 10 minutes to degas
11. him AN M150 M250 M550 Soniclean Ultrasonic Cleaners Ultrasonic Baths This unit is made for table top usage User s Guide CPN 214 158 003 1159 00 Rev K 9 4 13 Table of Contents Ultrasonic Cleaners Warranty conoce eve EXC xx ii Consumables and Accessories iii Safety Precautions 1 Introduction exon RCERRRAGRe CE 3 Ultrasonic Cleaners essen 3 Accessories For Your Cleaner uu 3 Unpacking Your Cleaner 200 4 Installing Your Cleaner 22000005 4 SpecifiGatlonS re diei e RR Eee RR RR aes 4 How Ultrasonics Cleaning Works 6 Operating Your Cleaner 7 Operating Your Soniclean Series Cleaner 0 0 0 000 cece eee eee eee 7 Before You Start Cleaning 8 Degassing s iore xe ow Rp erra ERE 8 Cleaning Hermes sascesesa vete M RUE PORC 9 Draining Your Cleaner 002020 ees 9 Optimizing Your Cleaner 20000 11 Application Hints 2202220005 12 Cleaning Methods 3 s exe o rh RR ms 13 Troubleshooting eee eee 15 Troubleshooting Guide 000 15 Service Center 2 score Sex xx xe RE 16 Repair Parts e aie openaner eane oaea ee ee 16 Cavitation Check 17 SFO TESA Sre ee dt e dS ae ata AUS 17 Glass Slide Test 0 000000 eee eee 19 Page i Warranty Ultrason
12. ic Cleaners when used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions and under normal use are guaranteed for two years after date of shipment Within the period guaranteed the manufacturer will repair or replace free of charge at its sole discretion all parts that are defective because of material or workmanship including costs for remov ing or installing parts Repairs are made on a Freight Out Bound repair depot basis Manufacturer s liability whether based on warranty negligence or other cause arising out of and or incidental to sale use or operation of the transducer elements or any part thereof shall not in any case exceed the cost of repair or replacement of the defective equipment and such repair or replacement shall be the exclusive remedy of the purchaser and in no case shall manufacturer be responsible for any and or all consequential or incidental damages including without limitation and or all consequen tial damages arising out of commercial losses CAUTION e Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning tank use a tray or wire to suspend items e Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3 8 inch below the operating level line with the cleaner on e Do notever use alcohol gasoline or flammable solutions Doing so could cause a fire or explosion Use only water based solutions e Do not use mineral acids These could damage the tank Page ii Ultrasonic Cleaners Con
13. ker or tray so you can easily examine filter or discard it You can use one or more solutions at the same time two completely different cleaning solutions one beaker or tray with a cleaning solution and one with a rinse solution Cleaning solution in your tank needs to be changed less often Page 14 Troubleshooting If your cleaner does not operate satisfactorily please check the tables below for possible causes before calling your authorized service center A WARNING High voltage inside dangerous shock hazard DO NOT attempt to disassemble or repair the cleaner Troubleshooting Guide Problem 07 TEL What To Do Cleaner will Cleaner not plugged in Plug into functioning electri not start properly cal outlet Mechanical timer not Turn timer clockwise ON Blown fuse Call nearest authorized ser vice center Decreased Solution is not Make sure that tank was ultrasonic degassed filled with warm tap water activity plus cleaning solution and NOTE Refer to page 17 for cavitation check has run 5 10 minutes Solution is spent Change solution Solution level is incor rect for load Adjust solution to within 3 8 inch of the tank s operating level line with load Tank bottom is covered with soil particles Empty then clean tank with warm water Wipe with a nonabrasive cloth Using deionized water in the tank Deionized water does not ca
14. se transducer damage and will void your warranty Page 2 Introduction Ultrasonic Cleaners This line of ultrasonic cleaners includes three models with capacities of 1 1 2 gallons 2 1 2 gallons and 5 1 2 gallons Each model is constructed using durable industrial style 40kHz transducers These provide increased cleaning power along with built in sweep frequency to ensure uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath For safety and operator convenience all three sizes have built in drains and are supplied with tank drain kits Each model is supplied with a mechanical timer which can be set from 1 to 60 minutes The timer also includes a HOLD position that will permit continuous operation When you first fill your unit or refill it with fresh solution use warm water with your chemistry Turn on the ultrasonics by rotating the timer knob If you place the cover on the unit the solution will continue to heat and will stabilize near 60 degrees centigrade 140 degrees F Accessories For Your Cleaner All units are supplied with a cover In addition a perforated insert tray basket is available to be used for immersing instruments or parts during cleaning Page 3 Unpacking Your Cleaner Please check your cleaner and its carton carefully for any external or internal damage If you find damage contact your shipping carrier immediately before contacting your distributor Please retain your packaging for future use Inst
15. solutions will naturally degas over time operating the ultrasonics without parts speeds up the degassing process Solutions that have been sitting unused for 24 hours or longer have reabsorbed some gases Surface tension can be reduced by adding solution to the bath Reduced surface tension will increase cavitation intensity and enhance cleaning Page 11 Solvents never use solvents Vapors of flammable solutions will collect under the cleaner where ignition is possible from electrical components Renewal cleaning solutions can become contaminated with use Suspended soil particles on the bottom of the tank inhibit ultrasonic activity For optimum cleaning of general instruments in the medical and dental applications Midmark recommends replacing the cleaning solution once per day If cleaning heavily contaminated instruments it may be necessary to change solutions more frequently Application Hints First time cleaning first experiment with one piece then proceed with the remainder Solution level Be sure to maintain solution level within 1 2 inch of the tank s operating level line Surface activity can vary with liquid level Load size It is faster and more efficient to run several small loads rather than a single large load Placing items Never allow items to sit on the bottom of the tank Always place them in a tray or beaker or suspend in the solution Rinsing items After cleaning use a clean water bath
16. sumables and Accessories Description Cleaners Part Number Chemistry Midmark General Purpose Cleaner 32 oz M150 Ultrasonic Cleaner 120V M150 001 M150 Ultrasonic Cleaner 220V M150 002 M250 Ultrasonic Cleaner 120V M250 001 M250 Ultrasonic Cleaner 220V M250 002 M550 Ultrasonic Cleaner 120V M550 001 M550 Ultrasonic Cleaner 220V M550 002 9A296001 Midmark Tartar and Stain Remover 32 oz 9A297001 Midmark Enzymatic Cleaner 32 oz Accessories 9A298001 M150 Accessory Kit 9A285001 M150 Accessory Kit w Half Basket 9A286001 M250 Accessory Kit 9A287001 M250 Accessory Kit w Half Basket 9A288001 M550 Accessory Kit 9A289001 M150 Safety Basket 9A290001 M150 Half Safety Basket 9A291001 M250 Full M550 Half 9A292001 Safety Basket M250 Half Safety Basket 9A293001 M550 Safety Basket 9A294001 M250 Cassette Rack holds 3 cassettes 9A295001 M550 Cassette Rack holds 6 cassettes 9A407001 Page iii j Safety Precautions j Before using your Ultrasonic Cleaner please read and thoroughly understand these safety precautions Failure to follow them may result in serious personal injury or property damage To avoid electrical shock e Do unplug from power source before filling or emptying the tank e Do keep the control panel and the area around the cleaner clean and dry wipe up solution which spills over the tank brim Water and high voltage can cause el
17. the solution With the ultrasonic cleaner off lower the foil sample into the center of the tank positioning it so the foil isn t touching the sides or bottom of the tank See photo below For larger units e g Midmark model M550 multiple samples should be used to get a better sampling of the uniformity of the ultrasonic cavitation in the tank HEN Step 7 Step 8 Turn the ultrasonic cleaner on for 3 minutes Remove the foil sample allowing the excess cleaning solution to drain off the foil Allow the sample to air dry being careful not to wrinkle the foil The foil surface actually submerged in the solution should be uniformly covered with a small dimpling or pebbling effect over the entire surface There may also be some holes in the foil as a result of erosion caused by the interaction between the cleaning solution the foil and the ultrasonic action but the objective of this test is to see how uniform the pebbling is not how many holes are in the foil If there are an excessive number of holes in the foil sample run another test decreasing the exposure time to get a better sampling of the uniformity of the dimpling Page 18 Results The entire submerged area of the foil should be uniformly pebbled with tiny dimples from the ultrasonic implosions Areas greater than 1 diameter the size of the a quarter that doesn t have pebbling may indicate that there is a problem with the ultrasonic unit See photo below
18. vitate as actively as soapy tap water Page 15 Service Center With normal use your Ultrasonic Cleaner should not require servicing However if it fails to operate satisfactorily first try to diagnose the prob lem by following the suggestions in the Troubleshooting Guide WARNING A You will void the warranty if you disassemble your cleaner High voltage inside the cleaner is dangerous If you find that your cleaner needs repair carefully pack and return it to your local distributor If under warranty remember to include proof of pur chase Your cleaner will be shipped by ground service unless you specify other wise Repair Parts Part Number Description 014 0594 00 Valve Ball 3 8 FPT 014 0595 00 Plastic Elbow 3 8 MPT X 1 2 Barb 053 1795 00 Timer Knob 053 1796 00 Drain hose 053 1797 00 Foot 066 0997 00 M150 Carton 16 X 19 X 21 066 0998 00 M250 Carton 19 X 19 X 19 066 0999 00 M550 Carton 25 X 30 X 21 Page 16 Cavitation Check How to perform the foil test Purpose Used to Determine the Efficiency of an Ultrasonic Cleaner Regular testing of the ultrasonic cleaner to assure that it is operating properly is recommended The frequency of testing depends on the particular application and frequency of use Of course testing should be performed whenever deterioration in the cleaner performance is suspected This foil t
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