Cleaning Methods - Coltene BioSonic UC125 Guide D'utilisation

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IV. Degassing Instructions
Degassing the solution eliminates large air
bubbles that interfere with the cleaning
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 START/STOP 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
button is pressed. The LCD will then
return to the main screen.
NOTE: The cleaning cycle can be stopped
at any time by pressing the START/STOP
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
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 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 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.
BioSonic UC125
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