Sonics VCF1500 - Manual (Page 8)

PREPARATION FOR USE
CAUTION
Do not operate an Ultrasonic Processor that has been in a very cold or hot
environment for a prolonged period of time. Wait until it has reached room
temperature
1. Ensure that the AMPLITUDE dial is set fully counter-clockwise.
2. If the converter / probe assembly is not already assembled, check for cleanliness the
mating surface of the converter and probe, clean if necessary, and use the wrenches
provided, to secure these assemblies together.
3. To attach an extender to a probe, remove the replaceable tip from the probe, and use
the wrenches provided, to secure these assemblies together.
CAUTION
Never place a washer between the probe and the converter.
Never apply grease to the mating surfaces or threads of the converter, probe,
replaceable tip or microtip.
4. Mount the converter / probe assembly in a stand. Secure the clamp to the converter
housing only. Do not secure the clamp to the probe.
5. Connect the converter cable to the power supply.
NOTE
Should it become necessary to remove a probe, use the wrenches supplied. If the
probe has been attached to the converter for a long period of time it might be
necessary to use a vise. Be sure the vise has soft jaws or other means to prevent
scratching. Secure the wide diameter portion of the probe in the jaws of the vise.
Never grip the converter in the vise. Using a wrench, twist the converter off the
probe. A tap of a hammer may be applied to the end of the wrench. Never attempt
to remove the probe by twisting the converter housing, as this may damage th
electrical connections within the housing.
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6. Ensure that the POWER switch is set to OFF.
7. Plug the electrical line cord into the electrical outlet.
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