Qsonica Sonicator Q700 Operation Manual - page 5
Rev. 6-12
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2. Warnings
Please read the manual in its entirety. Necessary instruction and guidance are provided to help
ensure the successful operation of this device.
Your new Ult rasonic Liquid Processor has been designed, built and t ested t o assure maximum
operat or saf et y. How ever, no design can completely prot ect against improper use t hat may lead t o
bodily injury and/or propert y damage. For t otal saf et y and equipment prot ect ion, read the
inst ruct ion manual caref ully before at tempt ing t o operat e t his equipment . Observe t he f ollow ing
WARNINGS:
High voltage is present in the generator (pow er supply), converter and high frequency cable. There are no
user-serviceable part s inside any of t hese devices. Do NOT at t empt t o remov e t he generat or cover or
convert er case.
Do NOT touch any open cable connections on the unit w hile the pow er is turned ON.
Do NOT operate generator w ith converter disconnected from high voltage cable. High voltage is present in
t he cable and may pose a shock hazard.
Do NOT attempt to disconnect the converter high voltage cable w hile the unit is running.
The generator must be properly grounded w ith a 3 -prong plug. Test electrical outlet for proper grounding
bef ore plugging in unit.
Install the ultrasonic processor in an area free from excessive dust, dirt, explosive or corrosive fumes and
prot ect ed f rom ext remes in temperat ure and humidit y. Do not place the Generat or w it hin a Fume Hood.
Hearing protection is highly recommended. It is recommended that a sound abating enclosure or ear
prot ect ion be used w hen operat ing t he Ult rasonic Processor
NEVER immerse the converter in liquids of any kind, or let condensed moisture or liquid drip into the
convert er.
NEVER grasp an activated horn or probe. It can cause severe burns and tissue damage.
NEVER allow a probe to vibrate in air.
NEVER hold or clamp the converter by the front driver or by the horn itself. This can cause permanent
damage t o t he syst em. Support t he convert er by only clamping around t he convert er housing (upper
port ion).
If needed air cool the convertor w ith dry compressed air.
Do NOT allow the tip of a vibrating horn or probe to touch the counter top or any other hard surface. It
could damage t he probe, overload t he generat or, or damage t he surf ace.
Avoid touching the bottom or sides of a glass or plastic container w ith an activated probe. It could crack
or shat t er t he glass or melt the plast ic.
Turn OFF the pow er sw itch, unplug the generator and disconnect the pow er cord from the back of the
generat or bef ore at t empt ing t o replace t he f uses.
Inspect high frequency cable for cracks in the protective outer jacket.
Do not operate unit w ith a damaged cable. Doing so may cause serious injury.
In case of AC pow er loss, w ait 3 minutes minimum before reapplying pow er.
Do not turn off AC mains pow er w hile running a horn. Stop sonication via touch screen prior to stopping
pow er.