Clifton Ultrasonic
Clifton Ultrasonic
Do not turn the power or switch the ultrasonic bath on until it has been filled with liquid to the
level mark on the tank otherwise serious damage will occur.
Always use Tap water with detergent, for correct operation of low liquid alarm.
DO NOT allow objects to rest on base of the tank, always use accessory baskets or beaker lids.
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General Notes
1. Always follow good laboratory practice by ensuring substances being heated do not cause a
hazard (explosion, implosion or release of toxic or flammable gases) or that these have been
addressed. When heating substances where liberation of gases occurs suitable extraction should be
used.
2. If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions, then basic safety protection
afforded by the water bath may be affected.
3. This equipment is classified as Class 1 (IEC519) with regards to over temperature protection.
4. The mains supply cord fitted to this product is a heat resistant type and should be replaced by an
equivalent type.
5. It is recommended the units are connected to the mains supply with RCD protection.
6. Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended, check with
your distributor that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Amendments
Issue 1 July 1991 Initial issue instruction book.
Issue 2 February 1993 Revised added 28l version
Issue 3 June 1993 B range introduced
Issue 4 August 1994 Instruction book revised layout
Issue 5 May 1995 CE version
Issue 6 September 1995 Multi-lingual version
Issue 7 May 1996 Update address
Issue 8 November 1997 NE1-22/28, NE1B-14 fuse revision
Issue 9 Sept 1999 F to T
Issue 10 July 2000 Complete update
Issue 11 July 2001 Product updates for 2002
Issue 12 July 2004 Product updates for 2004
Issue 13 October 2006 Circuit diagram added for DU range
Issue 14 December 2006 Improved disinfection/sterilisation
notes, Anti-bacterial paint
finish.
Symbols
HOT SURFACES
Paragraphs marked by this symbol indicate that a potential hazard to your personal
safety exists from heated surfaces or other appendages on the outside or inside of
the equipment.
CAUTION
This icon accompanies text and/or other international symbols dealing with poten-
tial damage to equipment. When present, it indicates that there is a potential
danger of equipment damage may occur if information stated within the "CAUTION"
paragraph is not adhered to or procedures are executed incorrectly.
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Unpacking
Remove the product from its packaging. Any damage to the product notify your dealer immediately.
Retain packaging over warranty period. Contents consist of a bath, power lead and instruction manual.
Safety
Liquid Level
Minimum liquid level - must meet the ridge in the tank or the
minimum water level mark where available.
Top up liquid level and the alarm will stop and the bath will reset.
Suitable Liquids
Operating temperatures of:
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Operating Instructions
1. Fill the bath with water observing recommended levels. Please note product
must not be allowed to operate if liquid level falls below the ridge in the
tank. Serious damage will occur to the the ultrasonics. Product warranty will
be void.
4. Turn unit on using mains switch located on the front of the unit.
Please note:
These units are designed for intermittent use e.g 15 minutes on, 15 minutes
off to allow the transducers to dissipate excess heat.
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Operating Instructions
Switching ON - the unit may be turned ON (I) at the mains switch located at the rear. When ON (I) the
switch is illuminated and unit performs a self test where all segments of the 3 digit LED display and
indictors illuminate.
Switching OFF - the unit may be turned OFF(O) at the mains switch located at the rear. All tem-
perature and time values remain in memory.
Heating Control Mode : The DU series features temperature control referred to as 'Set Point 1'.
Control Panel
Keyboard Description
FUNCTION
- Used to scroll between set point 1 and timer.
- Used to set timer.
DOWN ARROW
- Used to decrease a value. Hold continously to scroll.
- When pressed for more than 1.5 seconds displays set point 1 value.
UP ARROW
- Used to increase a value. Hold continously to scroll.
- When pressed for more than 1.5 seconds displays set point 1 value.
RUN
- When pressed for more than 1.5 seconds will activate/deactivate timer
function.
- Used to turn off buzzer and end message.
LED Indicators
HEATING INDICATOR
When LED is illuminated bath is being heated.
TIMER INDICATOR
- Continous illumination indicates timer is set.
- Flashing illumination indicates timer is running back/counting down.
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Operating Instructions
1. Fill the bath with water observing recommended levels. Please note product
must not be allowed to operate if liquid level falls below the minimum mark.
Serious damage will occur to the elements fitted to the side of the pressing
or the ultrasonics. Product warranty will be void.
4. Turn unit on using mains switch located on the rear of the unit.
1. Press and hold up or down arrow for more than 1.5 seconds to display
value at Set Point 1.
3. After 2 seconds the display will revert to show actual liquid temperature.
Heater indicator will illuminate. The controller features an over
temperature alarm which is automatically set 10°C above Set Point 1. If the
actual temperature rises beyond this value the alarm is activated.
Heating Mode - The Clifton ultrasonic bath is now set and will heat and
control the liquid to set temperature.
°C
Set point 1
Actual temperature
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1. Repeatably press FUNCTION button until "t" appears on the display. It will then
alternate between showing "t" and time in minutes.
2. Press either up or down arrow to select desired number of minutes. Set the timer
to 15 minutes to degass the liquid. Allow the bath to rest for 15 minutes. The unit
is now ready for use.
It is recommended that the timer is set to 15 minutes, then allowed to rest for 15
minutes prior to the next cycle. Setting the timer to more than 30 minutes will
damage the controller and invalidate the warranty.
Timer Operation
1. To start process press and hold RUN button for more than 1.5 seconds.
Heating indicator will illuminate continously while liquid temperature is being raised
to set point 1.
Heating indicator will flash when set temperature has been reached and is being
maintained.
2. The timer indicator starts to flash showing the timer is running. The display will
automatically switch back to show actual bath temperature.
4. An audible beeping and "End" message indicates timed period has finished. Press
RUN button to deactivate buzzer and clear "End" message.
It is normal with ultrasonics operating for the water temperature to exceed set
point e.g 60°C. The energy produced by ultrasonics raises the water temperature.
The heaters quickly raise the water temperature to optimum cleaning range 60-
70°C.
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General
The water bath should be cleaned at regular intervals wiping external surfaces with a cloth or sponge
soaked in warm soapy water with a mild detergent. All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth or
sponge.
This “Anti-bacterial paint finish” inhibits the growth of bacteria. It has been
tested by independent specialist test houses such as the Law Laboratories (in
the UK) using internationally recognized test methods and proven to be
effective versus a wide range of bacteria species including Escherichia coli and
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
We recognise hygienic coatings are part of a controlled approach to a cleaner working environment.
Within its formulation an active ingredient with proven anti-bacterial properties is bound into the
paint finish. The efficacy of the paint finish applied to the Clifton range is maintained over its
lifetime, as the anti-bacterial agent is integral within the paint.
Moisture on the painted surface is necessary for the bacterium to absorb the agent and be affected
by it. The coating is therefore less active in very dry conditions, but dependent upon relative
humidity, moisture in the atmosphere maintains activity. Areas where moisture is trapped are also
areas that normally are difficult to clean and where bacteria proliferate but these areas are most
active for the anti-bacterial coating improving the defence against bacterial growth.
Cleaning the Stainless Steel Tank
The stainless steel crevice free tank with smooth corners should provide years of valuable service and
is resistant to chloride containing solutions it is however important to avoid high concentrations of
halogens - especially chloride. With such a high quality and resistant tank it may show symptoms of
these halogens as rust, which are deposits from external sources in the water supply.
We recommend always empty the bath of liquid after use and wipe out the internal faces of the tank
with a non-abrasive cloth and allow to dry. Any deposits can be removed with nitric acid (10%) on a
cloth. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT!
It is also recommended to use an accessory lid to prevent contaminates landing in bath liquids.
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Descale the stainless steel tank regularly to maintain it in as new condition ensuring the corrosion
resistance and normal operating conditions are maintained throughout its working life. Descale by
adding 1 litre of vinegar to water and gently heating to 50°C for an hour, empty and brush the lime
away.
Decontamination of Equipment
Clifton laboratory equipment can be decontaminated after spillage or contact with potentially HIV
and Hepatitis infected blood samples during analysis using following recommended rapid disinfect-
ants.
Virucidal Disinfectant
We recommend Virkon tablets for the safe and rapid disinfection of equipment in a wide variety of
situations available from your distributor or contact Day-Impex Ltd. for more details. Telephone:
44+(0)1787 223232 or http://www.day-impex.co.uk
The ultimate high level surface disinfectant, dissolve VIRKON in water, providing
a safe working solution with a faint lemon odor. It has proven efficacy against
bacteria (including mycobacteria), viruses, spores and fungi in a variety of inde-
pendent tests using different protocols. Presents no serious long term health
risks to staff – obviating the need for costly ventilation equipment and health
monitoring. Also provides high level disinfection of laboratory equipment and
instruments where autoclaving is neither practical nor necessary. For more de-
tailed information relating to how Virkon should be used with access to test
reports www.relyon.dupont.com
Is Virkon solution corrosive? Virkon solution requires only 10 minutes contact time to be effective
so long-term exposure is not necessary and therefore will not corrode most materials. Care
should be taken with Stainless steel water bath tanks, these surfaces should not be affected
however, it is important that generally you do not leave Virkon solution in contactwith metal
surfaces “FOR LONGER THAN IS NECESSARY”.
Virkon is Registered in accordance with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive, (93/42/
EEC) as a Medical Device.
Disinfectant/Sterilant
We recommend PeraSafe a powder product for the safe and rapid chemical sterilant of equipment in
a wide variety of situations available from your distributor or contact Day-Impex Ltd for more details.
Telephone: 44+(0)1787 223232 or http://www.day-impex.co.uk
PeraSafe has a proven safety profile for end-users with none of the undesirable properties of skin
sensitisation, toxic fumes or unpleasant odours that are associated with
aldehyde solutions.
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Our service engineers are fully trained in the assembly, calibration and servicing of all Clifton instru-
mentation. Products can be returned to our comprehensively equipped service centre where a fast
and efficient turnaround is guaranteed:
Service Department, Nickel Electro Limited, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
BS24 9BL, UK. Tel +44 (0)1934 626691 Fax +44 (0)1934 630300.
Out of Warranty
Our Service Department has comprehensive stock of charegeable spare parts maintaining working life
of equipment or units can be returned for quotation before repairs are undertaken.
End of Life
This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your waste.
Instead, dispose waste electrical equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The
separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal
will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, in UK please contact Service
Department, rest Europe contact your Distributor.
Health & Safety, unless in receipt of a Decontamination Notice or Report the unit cannot be
returned or accepted for disposal.
Clifton electrical and electronic equipment has been designed for recycling and takes into account
the dismantling and recovery its components and materials. Clifton products are easily recycled with
majority of the product constructed from stainless or mild steels, which can readily be re-used or
recycled.
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To check your ultrasonic bath you can periodically test the level of activity of ultrasonic cavitation.
Test
4. Prepare the glass slide by first wetting the frosted portion with tap water.
Pencilled X
5. With the HB pencil, on the frosted portion make an ‘X’ from corner to corner.
6. Immerse the frosted end of the slide into the solution. Hold the slide vertically and centre it in
the solution.
7. Switch sonics on, should see pencil marks disappear within a couple of minutes reflecting good
ultrasonic cavitation .
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Flat Lids
LD-0.5 Flat One Piece ABS Moulded Plastic Lid to suit 0.5 Litre Capacity Bath
LD-1.5 Flat One Piece ABS Moulded Plastic Lid to suit 1.5 Litre Capacity Bath
LD-2.5 Flat One Piece ABS Moulded Plastic Lid to suit 2.5 Litre Capacity Bath
LD-4 Flat One Piece St/Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 4 Litre Bath
LD-8 Flat One Piece St/Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 8 Litre Bath
LD-14 Flat One Piece St/Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 14 Litre Bath
LD-22 Flat One Piece St/Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 22 Litre Bath
SLU1-4 Beaker lid, stainles steel, for 4 litre baths - 2x105mm holes suitable
for 800ml glass or 1250 stainless steel beakers
SLU1-8 Beaker lid, stainles steel, for 8 litre baths - 4x83mm holes suitable
for 400ml glass or 700 stainless steel beakers
SLU1-14 Beaker lid, stainles steel, for 14 litre baths - 4x105mm holes suitable
for 800ml glass or 1250 stainless steel beakers
SLU1-22 Beaker lid, stainles steel, for 22 litre baths - 6x105mm holes suitable
for 800ml glass or 1250 stainless steel beakers
BSK-0.5 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 0.5 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-1.5 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 1.5 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-2.5 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 2.5 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-4 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 4 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-8 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 8 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-14 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 14 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
BSK-22 Stainless Steel Wire Basket to suit 22 Litre Ultrasonic Bath
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NICKEL-ELECTRO LTD
Manufacturers of laboratory, medical and clinical
equipment.
Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-super-Mare,
North Somerset, BS24 9BL, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)1934 626691
Fax: +44 (0)1934 630300
Email: clifton@nickel-electro.co.uk
www.nickel-electro.co.uk
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