Sonics VCX1500 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE EQUIPMENT
Your Ultrasonic Processor has been designed with safety in mind. However, no design
can completely protect against improper usage, which may result in bodily injury
and/or property damage. For your protection and equipment safeguard, observe the
following warnings at all times, read the operating instructions carefully before
operating the equipment, and retain this instruction manual for future reference. If the
Ultrasonic Processor is used in a manner contrary to that specified in this instruction
manual, the protection features designed into the unit may be impaired.
• Make sure the Ultrasonic Processor is properly grounded via a 3-prong outlet.
• High voltage is present in the power supply. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect the electrical power cord before removing the
cover prior to servicing.
• Never operate the power supply unless it is connected to the converter.
• Never secure anything to the probe, except at the nodal point (point of no activity).
• Never touch a vibrating probe.
• Air-cool the converter with dry compressed air.
• Hearing protection is highly recommended. It is recommended that a sound abating
enclosure or ear protection be used when operating the Ultrasonic Processor.
CAUTION
LOW SURFACE TENSION LIQUIDS – ORGANIC SOLVENTS
The probes (solid or with a replaceable tip) are tuned elements that resonate at a
specific frequency. If the replaceable tip is removed or isolated from the rest of the
probe, the element will no longer resonate at that frequency, and the power supply will
fail. Unlike aqueous (water based) solutions which rarely cause problems, solvents
and low surface tension liquids are problematic. These liquids penetrate the
probe/replaceable tip interface, and force the particulates into the threaded section
isolating the tip from the probe.
When processing low surface tension liquids ALWAYS use a solid probe.
WARNING or CAUTION
Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING
or CAUTION heading, strictly follow the
warning instructions to avoid personal
injury or equipment failure.