Coltene Whaledent BioSonic UC125 Guide D'utilisation page 3

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IV. Degassing Instructions
Degassing the solution eliminates large
air bubbles that interfere with the cleaning
process. Anytime a new solution is mixed
in the holding tank, the Degas key should
be utilized. Degassing is necessary each
time new solution is added to the tank.
1. PRESS THE DEGAS KEY. Press the
Degas key from the default screen.
To change the displayed degas time
press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to
select a degas time between 5 to 15
minutes. Now press the ENTER key
to store your selected degas time in
memory for easy recall.
2. Press STOP/START to begin
degassing the solution.
3. WAIT. The UC125 will begin to cycle
on and off during the degassing
process. The timer will count down
from the user-selected degas time.
The words "Degas On" will be
displayed.
4. DEGAS COMPLETE! Once the
timer reaches zero, the words "Degas
Complete" will be displayed. Your
solution is now ready for use.
Pressing any key will take the user
back to the default screen.
V. Operation Instructions
ACTIVATING THE UC125. This section
explains how to clean instruments with
your BioSonic UC125.
1. Press the STOP/START key from the
default screen.
2. SELECT A LOAD. Three load icons
will appear representing instrument
baskets, beakers, and cassettes. To
cycle through these icons:
a. PRESS THE ENTER KEY.
Choose the appropriate icon for
your particular load (the selected
icon will flash).
b. USE THE ARROW KEYS to increase
or decrease the amount of cleaning
time between 5 and 60 minutes.
c. PRESS THE ENTER KEY to store
the newly programmed default times.
d. PRESS THE STOP/START KEY to
begin cleaning.
3. WAIT. The UC125 will begin the
cleaning process. The UC125 will
continue to clean as the timer counts
down the remaining minutes from the
user-selected cleaning time. Once the
timer reaches zero, "Cycle Complete"
will display on the LCD until any
button is pressed. The screen will
then return to the default screen.
NOTE: The cleaning cycle can be
stopped at any time by pressing the
STOP/START button. The unit will then
return to the user selected default value.
C-POWER: C-Power is an exclusive
feature of the UC125 that will
automatically adjust the power in the tank
based on the load requirements. This
function provides improved stability
against varying solutions, solution level
and instrument loads.
The BioSonic Ultrasonic cleaner should
always be covered when operating to trap
aerosols in the unit. The BioSonic UC125
is equipped with a "hinged" cover for easy
one hand opening. The cover also
conveniently lifts off for cleaning in spaces
with low cabinets above the unit.
VI. Solution Reset Operation
Instructions
USING THE SOLUTION TIMER. The
UC125 is equipped with a Solution Reset
button. This feature tracks the amount of
time your solution has been in use. The
solution life is displayed in hours and
minutes immediately above the
SOLUTION RESET key. To utilize
this feature:
1. PRESS THE SOLUTION RESET
KEY once after every change of your
ultrasonic cleaning solution. It is
recommended to change your
solution every 8 hours at a minimum,
or whenever the solution becomes
visibly cloudy or soiled.
Coltène/Whaledent offers a variety of
BioSonic ultrasonic cleaning solutions
to meet your cleaning needs.
2. VERIFY. The solution timer should
now display zeroes in the lower-left
corner of the LCD display.
VII. Cleaning Methods
A. In Tank
Basket Cleaning: Place parts to be
cleaned into the basket (Fig. 5, 6, 7).
Then place the basket directly into the
main tank containing BioSonic
General Purpose, Germicidal, or
Enzymatic Cleaner. Clean according
to instructions on bottle cleaner label.
BioSonic
B. In Beaker
For specialized item cleaning (e.g.,
prostheses): Place item into a beaker
(Fig. 11), add desired cleaning
solution (e.g., BioSonic Cement
Remover or BioSonic Ammoniated
General Purpose) according to the
products directions. Suspend the
beaker in the tank by the use of the
beaker holder and place the beaker
positioning ring around the beaker so
that the bottom 2/3 will be suspended
in the main bath.
C. Rack Cleaning
Place instruments to be cleaned in
cassette. Then place cassette in wire
rack and place the rack directly in the
tank containing BioSonic General
Purpose, Germicidal, or Enzymatic
Cleaner. Clean according to
instructions on bottle cleaner label
(Fig. 8 & 9).
D. Instrument Draining
The UC125 is equipped with a bezel
surrounding the tank. The bezel drains
condensation back into the tank
keeping the work area around the unit
dry. The bezel also acts as a draining
stand for the basket. Simply position
the corner of the basket on two of the
draining tabs (Fig. 4) at opposite
corners of the tank and allow the
solution to drain off instruments.
VIII. Accessory Use Directions
A. Full Size FingerGuard™ BioSonic
UC151XD Instrument Basket cleans
large volumes of instruments and
increases instrument processing
efficiency.
Use Directions:
Place instruments across ridges in
bottom of basket. Place basket in tank
and clean for desired time.
After cleaning rinse basket and
instruments thoroughly under
running water.
B. Three-Quarter FingerGuard: The
UC152XD Basket provides you with
the versatility of cleaning a basket
load of instruments and beaker
cleaning for prostheses (or other
small items) simultaneously.
Use Directions:
Place Basket into UC125 (Fig. 5).
Place instruments across ridges in
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UC125