The SONICA® ultrasonic cleaners units allow various types of objects to be cleaned safely and easily. The small size of these units means that they can be placed directly on the work surface and fulfil various requirements.

Before starting up the ultrasounds

• Simple and easy-to-read controls.
• High working frequency.
• Low noise levels.
• High power ultrasound generators.
• Wide choice of models with 1.8 to 6 litres capacity.
• Heating temperature and cleaning time control by microprocessor (only for ETH SERIES)

Important instructions for use of the SONICA® ultrasonic cleaning units

Before starting the unit pour into the tank the quantity of water or detergent indicated in Table 1

Table 1

Install the unit on a flat and stable surface, capable of bearing the weight of the unit, the tools or objects which are placed inside for washing and the relevant liquid. Handle it with care.

WARNING

The SONICA ultrasonic cleaning unit only operates with water or detergents for ultrasonic treatments recommended by the manufacturer. Only pour the quantity of liquid required for washing. Do not use acid or highly alkaline solutions such as sodium hypochlorite as these substances, coming directly into contact with the steel tank, cause a series of microscopic holes with irreparable and above all hazardous consequences for the operation of your unit. All acid substances or those alkaline substances which may release corrosive compounds such as chloride or other chemical compounds, or disinfecting substances with a glutaraldehyde base, used together with strong ultrasonic cavitation, cause highly accelerated corrosion even in stainless steel. If you must necessarily use substances which could damage the steel tank, use glass or plastic beakers. Remember that hydrofluoric acid breaks glass beakers and that its use is highly dangerous for your health. Remember that any acid particles, micronised by intense ultrasonic cavitation, are dispersed in the work area, corroding your equipment and damaging your health too. Do not use substances such as petrol, benzol or benzene, or other harmful or explosive solvents. Only use solutions suitable for the type of work to be performed.

IMPORTANT instructions for use of the sonica ultrasonic cleaning units

Before switching on the SONICA ultrasonic cleaners make sure the steel tank has been filled sufficiently with water or liquid detergent and, if the version of your unit is equipped with a liquids drain device, check that the drain tube is in a vertical position and that the tap is fully turned off. In this way accidental leakage of liquid substances will be avoided.

Always check the level of liquid so that it does not drop below 4 centimetres from the upper edge of the SONICA tank. If this should happen, the heating element and ultrasonic transducers and the electronic circuit could suffer serious damage.

Do not place your hands in the tank during operation.

Aggressive liquids which could damage the tank should be placed in a special beaker which is then placed in the tank containing water which transmits the ultrasonic waves to the beaker and hence to the solution it contains. Remember not to rest the glass beaker on the bottom of the tank; a special perforated support for these glass containers is available.

Only use the SONICA ultrasonic cleaners unit for the professional use foreseen in it's instructions manual and for the purpose for which it has been designed. The SONICA ultrasonic cleaners have been designed for washing and detaching surplus materials from instruments, prostheses, drills, probes, forceps, metal objects and metal parts in general, objects and test-tubes in glass, crystals, stones and archaeological objects, rings, spectacles, parts which are difficult to reach by hand etc. The SONICA® cleaning units also provide ideal solutions for emulsion, accelerating chemical reactions, mixing solutions, degassing liquids, decontamination and for dissolving sediments.