4
process and is necessary each time new
solution is added to the tank.
1. PRESS THE DEGAS KEY.
2. WAIT. The UC125 will begin to cycle on
and off during the degassing process.
The timer will count down from five
minutes. The words "Degas On" will
be displayed.
3. 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
main screen.
V. Operation Instructions
ACTIVATING THE UC125. This section
explains how to clean instruments with
your BioSonic UC125.
1. Press the ENTER key.
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 to choose the
appropriate icon for your particular
load. The selected icon will flash; push
ENTER KEY again to move to another
icon.
b. If necessary, use the ARROW KEYS to
increase or decrease the amount of
cleaning time required per load icon
(between 5 and 60 minutes). Press the
ENTER KEY again to store the newly
programmed default times.
c. 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. You
may increase or decrease the cycle
time during operation by pressing the
ARROW KEYS up or down. Once the
timer reaches zero, "Cycle Complete"
will display on the LCD screen until
any key is pressed. The LCD will then
return to the main screen.
NOTE: The cleaning cycle can be stopped
at any time by pressing the STOP/START
key. The unit will then return to the main
screen.
Pushing the START/STOP KEY from the
main LCD screen will start the last cycle
time selected. To change the required cycle
time, go back to step 2.
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 key. 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.
B. In Beaker
For specialized item cleaning (e.g.,
prostheses): Place item into a beaker
(Fig. 8), 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
BioSonic ® UC125
the beaker positioning ring around the
beaker so that the bottom 2/3 will be
suspended in the main bath.
C. 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
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:
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 bottom of
basket. Place basket in tank and clean
for desired time.
C. Beaker Holder
Place three UC153 Beaker Holders
on the bezel. Place positioning rings
around the beaker so that the bottom
2/3 of the beaker is suspended in the
main bath. Clean for desired time.
IX. Environmental Conditions
• Intended for indoor use.
• Maximum altitude 2000 m.
processing
The