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V. Environmental Conditions
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Intended for indoor use.
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Maximum altitude 2000 m.
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5°C (41°F)
50%@40°C (104°F)
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Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of the
nominal voltage.
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Transient over voltages category II.
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Pollution degree 2.
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Class I equipment.
VI.
Cautions and Warnings
Note: Failure to comply with these Caution and Warning statements
may result in personnel injury and/or equipment damage.
Do not operate the unit without sufficient solution in
the tank. Do not use water alone as the carrier bath.
Water is not a satisfactory coupling agent unless a
wetting agent is used. For best results use BioSonic
General Purpose, BioSonic Germicidal Cleaner or
BioSonic Enzymatic Ultrasonic Cleaning solutions
Do not place objects directly on bottom of the tank
because they may block cavitation and cause buildup
of heat in the transducer causing premature failure.
Use only BioSonic UC50 accessory baskets, cassette
racks or beakers to hold items.
Do not restrict airflow. Provide adequate ventilation
by maintaining at least 2 inches clearance at the back.
Do not subject unit to shock or impact.
Do not immerse the unit in water.
This product is intended for use only by trained health-
CAUTION!
care professionals.
Use this product in accordance with the instructions in
the owner's guide
Before cleaning items of considerable value ultrason-
ically, consult the item's manufacturer for cleaning
precautions.
The power off selection from the keypad does not
turn off main power to the unit.
This equipment may cause radio interference or may
disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be
necessary to take mitigation measures such as re-ori-
enting or relocating the unit or shielding the location.
Unspecified or improper use of this product may im-
pair safety protection..
40°C (104°F)
80%@31°C (88°F)
Use only the supplied power cord or equivalent.
Do not disassemble the unit. There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside.
WARNING!
Keep unit covered to reduce airborne contaminants.
Do not place fingers or hands in the ultrasonic tank
while in operation.
Operation for long periods of time will cause the
cleaning solution to get very hot. To avoid scalding,
do not place hands in the solution or spill any onto
WARNING!
you. Be careful when removing an item from the
tank as it may also be hot.
Do not use flammable liquids with Biosonic ® units.
VII. Maintenance
A. Cleaning
All components should be cleaned each day by wiping with a soft
cloth moistened with a commercially available mineral deposit remov-
er followed by cleaning with isopropyl alcohol or a mild disinfectant.
Do not use petroleum based solvents, iodophors or
phenolic based products (Iodophors and phenolics
can stain the surface of the unit). Clean all liquid
spills immediately.
CAUTION!
B. Stainless Steel Cleaning
Allowable:
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Wash with a clean cloth or rag soaked with warm water
and mild soap or liquid dish detergent.
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Always clean in the direction of the original polish lines.
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Always rinse well with clear water (2 or 3 times) after
cleaning. Wipe dry completely.
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Specialized household stainelss steel cleaner may also be
used.
Do Not Use:
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Steel or stainless steel wool or scrapers to remove stuborn
debris.
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Harsh or abrasive cleaners.
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Do not let dirt accumulate.
Avoid:
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Cleaners that contain bleach.
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Products that contain chloride, flouride, lodide, or
bromide.
Chemicals harmful to use in the tank:
Acetophenone
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Floride
Aluminum Sulphate
Aluminum Biflouride
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Hydroxide
Amyl Chloride
Antimony trichloride
Aqua Regia
Bromine
Calcium Bisulfate
BioSonic
UC50DB
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