Important safeguards – Sonics VCF1500 User Manual
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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.
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When mounting the probe, always clamp the converter housing. Never clamp the
probe.
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Make sure the Ultrasonic Processor is properly grounded via a 3-prong outlet.
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High voltage is present in the power supply. Do not remove the cover. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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To avoid electric shock, disconnect the electrical power cord before removing the
cover prior to servicing.
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Never operate the power supply unless it is connected to the converter.
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Never secure anything to the probe, except at the nodal point (point of no activity).
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Never touch a vibrating probe.
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Never allow an extender to vibrate in air for more than 10 seconds.
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When working with a ¾” (19mm) probe or extender, never allow the AMPLITUDE
to be set above 70. Ignoring this caution will cause the probe or extender to fracture.
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Never operate a probe with threaded end without a tip, or extender.
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Air-cool the converter when sample temperature exceeds 100
° C, and when working
at high intensity for more than 30 minutes.
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It is recommended that a sound abating enclosure or ear protection be used when
operating the Ultrasonic Processor.
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.
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