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3. heating if required in case of heavy contamination of the cleaning items Timer for ultrasonic operation Setting options 1 15 min for short term operation with automatic switch off Permanent position manual switch off required Power control ultrasound for the adjustment of the ultrasonic intensity to the degree of contamination and the surface material of the cleaning items Control for heating thermostat setting range 20 80 C Heating pilot lamp indicates heating operation Product description 4 5 0 OU gt m Description unit connection sockets Illustration 3 2 View connection sockets on the unit back Supply surface skimming Supply cascade piping for modular cleaning lines 2 way ball valve for draining the tank Overflow duct e g for the optional connection to a pure water unit oil separation aggregate or cascade 2 way ball valve for filling Supply bottom scouring for the optional scouring of deposits of sediments on the bottom of the tank Mains connection Interface level switch and heating control Interface ultrasound control Interface malfunction indication ultrasound transmitter actual temperature Product description 4 6 Tank elements Illustration 3 3 View elements tank inside left side Overflow for surface skimming upper edge indicates optimum filling level Tube for temperature gauge PT100 for the measuring of the temperature of the l
4. 720 x 720 x 555 X tra 1600 185 0 145 0 600 x 600 x 515 520 x 600 x 465 720 x 895 x 705 720 x 720 x 705 stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel 1 e 2 way 23 290 x 260 x 140 9x1 approx 10 115 230 50 60 1 phase 1N 1 PE 1300 1 e 2 way 35 255 x 460 x 208 9x1 approx 10 400 208 50 60 3 phases 1N 1 PE 3600 1 e 2 way 45 255 x 460 x 288 9x1 approx 10 400 208 50 60 3 phases 1N 1 PE 4900 1 1 4 2 way 100 440 x 540 x 210 9x1 approx 20 400 208 50 60 3 phases 1N 1PE 7400 1 1 4 2 way 120 440 x 540 x 335 11x 1 6 approx 20 400 208 50 60 3 phases 1N 1 PE 7600 Technical details Ultrasonic frequency kHz switch over Ultrasonic power RMS W Ultrasonic peak power max W Heating power W Regulating range thermostat Sweep function Ultrasound power control Timer 15 min permanent operation X tra 250 25 45 35 130 300 1200 1000 20 80 C v v X tra 550 25 45 35 130 600 2400 3000 20 80 C Y v X tra 800 25 45 35 130 900 3600 4000 20 80 C v v X tra 1200 25 45 35 130 1400 5600 6000 20 80 C v v X tra 1600 25 45 35 130 1600 6400 6000 20 80 C v v The signal form of the wave results in a
5. exposed to ultrasound over prolonged periods particularly at low cleaning frequencies Ensure that sensitive surfaces are exposed to ultrasonic activity for a suitable period only If in doubt check the cleaning progress regularly and observe the state of the surface material Ultrasonic energy is physically transformed into heat The unit and the cleaning liquid in the tank heat up during ultrasonic operation even with the heating switched off During permanent operation with cover temperatures exceeding 60 C can be reached For the cleaning of temperature sensitive items please take into consideration that the cleaning liquid heats up Ultrasonic cleaning process Select the cleaning frequency Power regulation Sweep Switch on timer Timer operating mode Permanent operating mode 7 4 Follow up treatment of cleaning items Empty the unit Select the cleaning frequency which is most suitable for the cleaning task at hand For coarse and pre cleaning tasks we recommend the lower frequency For the fine cleaning and for sensitive surfaces we recommend the higher frequency Select the correct power depending on the required cleaning intensity and the kind of surface material Switch on the Sweep function for an improved sound field distribution This is particularly recommendable for large size cleaning items Set the required cleaning period at the timer Timer operating mode or permanent o
6. safety warnings in section 6 Ultrasound increases the volume of vapourization of liquids and creates a very fine mist that can catch fire on any ignition source at any time Do not fill potentially explosive substances and flammable solvents e ofthe classes of hazard according to the Ordinance Regulating Flammable Liquids Al B All AIH e or marked in compliance with the EEC directives by symbols and safety warnings E or R1 R 2 e orR 3 for potentially explosive substances e orF ForR10 R11 or R 12 for flammable substances into the stainless steel tank for ultrasonic treatment In compliance with the general regulations on the protection of labour certain limited volumes of flammable liquids max 1 litre can be used in an ultrasonic cleaning unit under the following conditions These liquids must be filled into a suitable separate vessel e g beaker with sufficient ventilation this vessel can then be put into the stainless steel tank which is filled with non flammable liquid water with a few drops of interlacing agent In case of queries please contact the manufacturer or supplier Cleaning media 8 2 Acids and alkaline solutions Potassium hydroxide Entrainment of chemical substances Acid resistant tank Disinfectants Safety regulations Exclusion of liability Limitations concerning aqueous cleaners Do not use aqueous cleaning media with pH values in the acid range pH 7 directly in
7. the zones of low performance in the ultrasonic bath are reduced through electronic oscillation of the sound field sweeping For saponification and removal of the dirt particles a suitable cleaning chemical is required Elma has a large range of cleaning media on offer Cleaning chemicals are also necessary to reduce the surface tension of the liquid This increases the efficiency of the ultrasonic activity considerably The effect of the cleaning medium is improved by the optimum temperature of the cleaning liquid The cleaning period depends on the degree and the kind of contamination on the cleaning chemical the temperature and on the stage of the cleaning process For heavily contaminated items we recommend to pre clean them with a steam jet cleaner This will prolong the service period of the cleaning liquid and increase the throughput of cleaning items considerably Elma offers a modular product range of Elmasteam steam jet cleaners please contact your supplier Product description 4 1 4 2 4 3 Product description Elmasonic X tra product features Elmasonic X tra state of the art technology Made in Germany e transducer tank made of cavitation proof stainless steel with 3 year longterm warranty e two ultrasonic frequencies in one unit one for intensive cleaning and the other one for gentle cleaning e Sweep function for a continuous shifting of the sound pressure maxima guarantees a homogeneo
8. ations of use also apply to the standard cleaners and disinfectants if these contain the above mentioned compounds Observe the safety warnings indicated by the manufacturer of the chemicals e g goggles gloves R and S phrases The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damages caused by non observance of the limitations mentioned in section 8 1 and 8 2 Maintenance 8 3 Environment friendly 9 1 products A Electrical securtiy Care of transducer 9 2 tank Grid of air fan Care of housing Disinfection List of recommended cleaning media Elma has a large range of suitable cleaning products on offer which have been developed by chemical engineers in the Elma laboratory Please contact your supplier to find the most suitable cleaning chemical for your application The organic detergents contained in the Elma clean products are biodegradable Product information and safety data sheets are available from the manufacturer Maintenance Maintenance Care Caution Pull the mains plug before carrying out any maintenance works The present Elmasonic X tra ultrasonic cleaning unit is maintenance free Check the housing and the mains cable regularly for damage in order to prevent electrical accidents Lime deposits on the stainless steel tank can be cleaned gently e g with elma clean 40 or elma clean 115C operate the unit with concentrate water Check regularly the grid of the air fan at
9. eaning liquid 12 7 2 Placement of cleaning items sssssssse 13 7 3 Starting of the cleaning process ssse 14 7 4 Afterthe cleaning eeeeeeeseseeeseers 15 D Gleabilig iIedigm uo sott ud tou n ftd su fd a ts 16 8 1 Limitations concerning cleaners that contain solvents 16 8 2 Limitations concerning aqueous cleaners 17 8 3 List of recommended cleaning media 18 9 Maintenant e seeren eerie iere ieee 18 9 1 Maintenance Gare usi tin ber etr 18 9 2 Service life of the transducer tank 18 SESEEB CIO E 19 10 Technpicaldelalls 5 eaaet 20 11 Putting out of action and waste disposal 22 12 Manufacturer s contact address 22 General AN Intended use User Mains connection Prevention of electrical accidents Cleaning liquid Hot surfaces and liquid Noise emission General The present Operating Instructions are part of the delivered equipment They must be ready for use at any time and remain with the unit in case of resale Carefully read the Operating Instructions before use of the unit and operate the electric appliance according to the instructions We reserve the right to carry out technical modifications on the unit due to advanced development Reprints translations and copyi
10. factor 4 for the ultrasonic peak max Putting out of action and waste disposal 11 Putting out of action and waste disposal The unit can be taken to metal and electronics recycling stations or returned to the manufacturer Exc 12 Manufacturer s contact address Please visit our homepage You will find helpful information and descriptions on our large product range Do you have any queries or suggestions concerning the present unit its operation or the Operating Instructions Please contact us we will be glad to assist Technical Support ch 1105 Subject to technical and visual modifications Elma
11. in an ultrasonic cleaning bath Use the cleaning media listed in section 8 3 Ultrasonic activity increases the vapourization of liquids and creates a very fine mist which can catch fire on any ignition source Observe the instructions on limitations of use given in section 8 1 Risk of damage to the transducer tank Do not use any acid cleaning chemicals pH value 7 directly in the stainless steel tank if the cleaning items or the contamination of the cleaning items contain halogenides fluorides chlorides or bromides The same applies to NaCl solutions Use the cleaning media listed in section 8 3 Ultrasonic cleaning process Degassing of liquid 7 1 A CAUTION Switch heating to position on Temperature control at thermostat The stainless steel tank can be destroyed by crevice corrosion in a very short time Substances that cause crevice corrosion can be contained in household cleaners Observe the instructions on the limitations of use given in section 8 2 For queries please contact the manufacturer or your supplier Freshly mixed cleaning liquids are saturated with air which lessens the cleaning effect of the ultrasonic activity By sounding the liquid over a period of several minutes before the cleaning process the tiny air bubbles in the liquid are eliminated For queries please contact the manufacturer or your supplier Ultrasonic cleaning process Heating of the cleaning
12. iquid Illustration 3 4 View elements tank inside right side Protective bow for heating and level switch Level switch stainless steel Heating high performance heating element Initial operation Check for transport damages Placement A CAUTION Ambient conditions Connect the unit to the mains 5 1 Required mains conditions Connect mains cable Initial operation Check the Elmasonic X tra for possible transport damages before initial operation In case of visible damage do not connect the unit to the mains Contact your supplier and forwarding agent For operation place the unit on a dry and solid surface Ensure that the workplace is sufficiently ventilated Risk of electrocution due to humidity inside the unit Protect the unit from entering humidity The unit inside is splashwater proof Keep workplace and housing dry in order to prevent electrical accidents and damages on the unit e Allowed ambient temperature during operation 5 C 40 C e Allowed relative humidity of air during operation 80 e Nocondensation e Ensure sufficient ventilation e In door operation only The unit must be connected to a grounded shockproof socket only Ensure that the values indicated on the nameplate of the unit must correspond with the available connecting conditions Connect the unit to the mains Elmasonic X tra 250 1 phase 230 or 115V 1 neutral conductor 1 PE protective ea
13. liquid Depending on the degree and kind of contamination and on the cleaning medium used it might be required to heat up the cleaning liquid For a quick heating up process and in order to prevent unnecessary energy losses we recommend to use a cover optional accessory equipment High temperatures Risk of burning and scalding Cleaning bath transducer tank housing cover basket and cleaning items can heat up considerably Do not reach inside the bath If necessary wear protective gloves when touching unit and basket Switch on the heating to activate the heating process Select the required cleaning temperature As long as the set temperature is above the actual temperature of the cleaning liquid the heating remains switched on The yellow pilot lamp heating is on and indicates the heating process In order to obtain an equally heated cleaning liquid it is necessary to switch on the ultrasound or to stir the liquid from time to time Without revolution of the liquid the created heat will only rise to the surface This would create big temperature differences in the cleaning tank Ultrasonic cleaning process 7 2 No cleaning items on the tank bottom Use cleaning basket Acid resistant tank Placement of cleaning items Caution The ultrasonic bath has been designed for the ultrasonic treatment of items and liquids only Do not clean living beings or plants Do not place the cleaning items directl
14. ng of any kind including of parts of the document must be authorized by the editor The copy right remains with the editor Important safety warnings Read before initial operation The present Elma ultrasonic cleaning unit has been designed for the treatment of items and liquids only Do not clean any living beings or plants The unit must be operated by instructed personnel Do not let children operate the unit For safety reasons the present unit must be connected to a correctly grounded socket only The technical details indicated on the nameplate must correspond with the available mains connection details in particular those of the mains voltage and current connected value For purposes of maintenance and care of the unit in case of suspected humidity inside the unit or in case of malfunctions and after operation pull the mains plug The unit must be opened by authorized specialized personnel only Risk of fire and explosion Do not use flammable liquids directly in the cleaning bath Risk of burning and scalding Depending on the duration of operation the surface of the unit the cleaning liquid the basket and the cleaned items can heat up considerably Ultrasonic units can produce annoying sounds Wear personal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover This is particularly recommendable for 25 kHz operation without cover Important safety warnings
15. perating mode For short term operation set the timer to timer operating mode 1 15 min The unit starts the ultrasonic cleaning process and automatically switches off the ultrasound after the set period This process can be repeated as often as necessary For longer cleaning cycles turn the timer to the left into the permanent operating mode position In the permanent operating mode there is no automatic switch off The ultrasound must be switched off by hand position off After the cleaning When the cleaning process is finished rinse the cleaning items under the tap and wipe dry or dry them in a dryer When working with manual modular cleaning lines it may be necessary to load the tanks for rinsing and drying Drain the liquid as soon as it is dirty or if the unit has not been operated over a prolonged period of time Certain residues and types of contamination may destroy or damage the stainless steel tank Use the quick drain duct to empty the cleaning tank Cleaning media 8 1 Exception Cleaning media When choosing the cleaning chemicals ensure that the product is suitable for use in an ultrasonic bath products that are not suitable can cause damage to the transducer tank and injure the operating staff Limitations concerning cleaners that contain solvents Caution Never use flammable liquids or solvents directly in an ultrasonic cleaning tank Risk of fire and explosion Observe also the the
16. quency when possible Repair Repair and maintenance works which require the unit to be connected and opened must be carried out by authorized and specialized personnel only Risk of electrocution due to live parts inside the unit Pull the mains plug before opening the unit The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage caused by unauthorized maintenance or repair works on the unit In case of a break down of the unit please contact the manufacturer or your supplier Technical details 10 Max tank filling volume litre Tank service volume litre Tank dimensions W x D x H mm Tank service dimensions W x D x H mm Total unit dimensions W x D x H mm Housing dimensions W x D x H mm Tank housing material Drain duct inch Weight approx kg Basket inner dimensions W x D x H mm Mesh size of basket mm Maximum basket charge weight kg Mains voltage Vac Mains frequency Hz Mains connections Power consumption total W Technical details X tra 250 28 8 18 3 372 x 330 x 235 300 x 330 x 185 497 x 600 x 555 497 x 450 x 555 X tra 550 67 0 45 8 377 x 500x 355 300 x 500 x 305 497 x 7TTO x 555 497 x 621 x 555 X tra 800 85 7 68 3 377 x 500 x 505 300 x 500 x 455 497 x 770 x 705 497 x 621 x 705 X tra 1200 130 0 94 0 600 x 600 x 360 505 x 600 x 310 720 x 895 x 555
17. rth Elmasonic X tra 550 1600 3 phases 400V or 208V 1 neutral conductor 1 PE protective earth Use the plug in mains cable delivered with the unit Connect the unit to a grounded shockproof socket only Ensure that the values indicated on the nameplate of the unit must correspond with the available connecting conditions Putting into operation 6 6 1 Shut the drain Observe filling level Suitable cleaning media Prohibited cleaning media A CAUTION AN NOTE Putting into operation Filling of the unit with cleaning liquid Shut the drain duct before filling the tank Fill the cleaning tank with a sufficient quantity of a suitable cleaning liquid before switch on The optimum filling level is indicated by the upper edge of the overflow If the level of the cleaning liquid is reduced below a certain level the level switch automatically switches off the unit This prevents the unit from running dry which might cause damage to the material Ensure that the chosen cleaning chemical is suitable for treatment in an ultrasonic bath and observe the instructions on dosage and the compatibility of the material We recommend the use of the cleaning media listed in section 8 3 Flammable products are generally not allowed for use in an ultrasonic bath Observe the safety warnings given in section 8 Cleaning media Risk of fire and explosion Never use flammable liquids or solvents directly
18. the bottom of the unit not existent in all units Remove dirt if necessary to allow sufficient ventilation inside the unit Residues of cleaning media can be wiped away with a household cleaner or decalcifier depending on the kind of contamination Do not put the unit under water If the unit is used for medical and sanitary purposes it is necessary to disinfect the transducer tank regularly standard surface disinfectants Service life of the transducer tank The transducer tank and particularly the sound giving surfaces are wear parts The changes on the surfaces that occur after a certain operating period are visible first as grey areas and later on as material abrasions the so called cavitation erosion The Elma units are made of a highly cavitation proof special steel To prolong the service life of your ultrasonic unit even more we recommend to observe the following instructions Maintenance 9 3 Opening by authorized specialized personnel only A CAUTION e Regularly remove any cleaning residues in particular metal particles and rust films e Use suitable cleaning chemicals with particular caution concerning the kind of removed contamination see instructions section 8 2 e Exchange the cleaning medium before it is too heavily contaminated e Do not operate the ultrasound unnecessarily switch off after the cleaning process e Limit 25 kHz operation to the required minimum operate the higher fre
19. the ultrasonic tank if fluoride F chloride Cl or bromide Br ions can be taken in by the removed dirt or through the cleaning chemical These can destroy the stainless steel tank through crevice corrosion within a very short period of ultrasonic operation Other media which can destroy the stainless steel tank when used in high concentrations or with high temperatures during ultrasonic operation are nitric acid sulphuric acid formic acid hydrofluoric acid even diluted Completeness of list not guaranteed Potassium hydroxide solution can cause stress corrosion cracking of the ultrasonic tank Examples e treatment with hydrochloric acid or hydrofluoric acid or salts of acid solutions e removal of fluoride chloride or tetrafluoroborate containing fluxing agents from soldered metal items or electronic components e decalcifying of medical systems which are contaminated with physiological salt solution in solution containing citric acid e ultrasound assisted rinsing of items which have been etched with hydrofluoric acid or ammonium bifluoride The above limitations for the use of chemicals in an ultrasonic bath also apply for the entering of the mentioned chemicals into the aqueous particularly distilled water bath through entrainment or from the removed dirt For the ultrasonic treatment with the above mentioned media use an acid resistant tank Please contact your supplier for the available equipment The limit
20. us sound field distribution in the bath e Degas function for the efficient degassing of the cleaning liquid e stepless power regulation between 10 and 100 96 individual adjustment of ultrasonic power to degree of contamination and surface material of cleaning item e quick drain duct with welded piping e splashwater proof operating panel e all electric connections on the unit designed as removable plugs e SPC interface e optional expansion available oscillation central control remote control oil separation filter pump aggregate CE conformity The present Elma ultrasonic unit is in compliance with the CE marking criteria according to the EMC directive 89 336 EEC and the low voltage directive 73 23 EWG The declaration of conformity is available from the manufacturer Delivered equipment e Ultrasonic cleaning unit e Operating Instructions Product description Description and function of operating elements EE Gg o 25 khz en 45 khz off off frequency sweep heating 60 50 power Illustration 3 1 View operating elements Frequency switch over for the adjustment of the frequency to depending on the degree of contamination and the surface material of the cleaning items Sweep switch for the optimum sound field distribution in the cleaning liquid Degas switch for the efficient degassing particularly of freshly mixed cleaning liquids Heating switch for the optional additional switch on of the
21. y onto the bottom of the transducer tank as this might lead to damages on the unit Place the cleaning items into the stainless steel cleaning basket optional accessory equipment for each unit included in the delivery of cleaning lines and of units with oscillation device For the use of cleaning chemicals which might destroy or damage the stainless steel tank use a separate container For the special plastic tank for acid chemicals please contact your supplier Ultrasonic cleaning process 7 3 A CAUTION gt NOTE gt NOTE NOTE Starting of the cleaning process Please observe the following instructions before starting the ultrasonic cleaning process Risk of scalding by hot surfaces and cleaning liquid Ultrasonic energy is physically transformed into heat The unit and the liquid in the tank heat up during ultrasonic operation even with the heating switched off During permanent operation with cover temperatures exceeding 60 C can be reached In permanent operating mode with cover and heating the temperatures can exceed 80 C Do not reach inside the bath If necessary touch unit and basket with protecting gloves Ultrasonic units can produce annoying sounds Wear personal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover This is particularly recommendable for 25 kHz operation without cover Sensitive surfaces can be damaged when
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