Branson 1510, 2510, 3510, 5510, 8510 Operator’s Manual

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Models 1510, 2510, 3510, 5510, 8510

CPN-214-142
Rev. A

Operator’s Manual

Warranty

Ultrasonic Cleaners, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and under normal use, are guaranteed for two years after
date of shipment. Within the period guaranteed, manufacturer will
repair or replace free of charge, at its sole discretion, all parts that are
defective because of material or workmanship, not including costs for
removing or installing parts.

Liability, whether based on warranty, negligence or other cause, arising
out of and/or incidental to sale, use or operation of the transducer
elements, or any part thereof, shall not in any case exceed the cost of
repair or replacement of the defective equipment, and such repair or
replacement shall be the exclusive remedy of the purchaser, and in no
case will we be responsible for any and/or all consequential or incidental
damages including without limitation, and/or all consequential damages
arising out of commercial losses.

CAUTION

• Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the
cleaning tank; use a tray or wire to suspend items.

• Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3/8 inch below the
operating level line with the cleaner on.

• Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline or flammable solutions. Doing so
could cause a fire or explosion. Use only water-based solutions.

• Do not use mineral acids. These could damage the tank.

Contents

Front WARRANTY
Cover

1 Safety Precautions

3 Introduction

3 Ultrasonic Cleaners
4 Accessories
4 Unpacking Your Cleaner
4 Installing Your Cleaner
5 Equipment Specifications
6 How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works

7 Operating Your Cleaner

7 Operating Your MT or MTH Cleaner
10 Operating Your DTH Cleaner
14 Draining Your Cleaner
16 Optimizing Your Cleaner
18 Application Hints
19 Cleaning Methods
21 Cleaning Solutions

24 Troubleshooting

28 Service Information

Safety Precautions

Before using your Ultrasonic Cleaner, please read and thoroughly
understand these safety precautions. Failure to follow them may result in
serious personal injury or property damage.

To avoid electrical shock:

• Do unplug from power source before filling or emptying the tank.

• Do keep the control panel and the area around the cleaner clean and

dry -- wipe up solution which spills over the tank brim. Water and high
voltage can cause electrical shock.

• Do not operate the cleaner without proper grounding.

• Do not remove the grounding prong on the line cord plug.

• Do not disassemble your cleaner -- high voltage inside the cleaner is

dangerous.

• Do not immerse the cleaner in water.

To prevent personal and/or property damage:

• Do operate the cleaner with a vented cover or no cover.

• Do use water-based solutions.

• Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline or flammable solutions. Doing so

could cause a fire or explosion and will void your warranty. Use only
water-based solutions.

• Do not ever use mineral acids. These could damage the tank.

• Do not touch the stainless steel tank or cleaning solution -- they may

be hot.

• Do not allow fluid temperature to exceed 70ºC (160ºF).

• Do not place your fingers or hands into the tank while the cleaner is

operating. Doing so may cause discomfort and possible skin irritation.
Avoid contact with solutions and provide adequate ventilation.

• Do not use solutions containing chlorine bleach.

1 Safety Precautions

To prevent damage to the cleaner:

• Do change your solution regularly.

• Do not cover vents on the cover.

• Do not operate the cleaner dry.

• Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning

tank; use a tray or wire to suspend items. Failure to comply may
cause transducer damage and will void your warranty.

• Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3/8 inch below the

operating level line with heat or ultrasonics on. Failure to comply may
cause transducer and/or heater damage and will void your warranty.

2 Safety Precautions

Introduction

Ultrasonic Cleaners

This line of ultrasonic cleaners include five models with sizes ranging
from 1/2 gallons, 3/4 gallons, 1-1/2 gallons, 2-1/2 gallons and 5-1/2
gallons. Each model is constructed using durable industrial style 40kHz
transducers. These provide increased cleaning power along with built in
sweep frequency to ensure uniform cleaning activity throughout the bath.
The 1/2 and 3/4 gallon models have a molded dip in their rims to facilitate
emptying of solution from the tank. The three larger sizes have built in
drains and are supplied with tank drain kits. Each model can be
purchased in three different configurations -- with a Mechanical Timer
(MT), with a Mechanical Timer plus Heat (MTH) and with Digital Control,
plus Heat and Timer (DTH).

When you first fill your unit, or refill it with fresh solution, use warm water
for the solution. Turn on the heater (press the HEAT switch, if available),
turn on the ultrasonics (press SONICS or rotate the Timer knob), add the
cover and the solution will heat quickly to temperature.

3 Introduction

Accessories For Your Cleaner

Accessories include regular and beaker positioning covers, solid and
perforated insert trays, mesh baskets and beakers.

Unpacking Your Cleaner

Please check your cleaner and its carton carefully for any external or
internal damage. If you find damage, contact your shipping carrier
immediately, before contacting your distributor. Please retain your
packaging for future use.

Installing Your Cleaner

Check the plate on the back of the cleaner for correct power
requirements. Position your cleaner within easy reach of a standard
grounded electrical outlet. Do not place the cleaner on a circuit which
could become overloaded.

If your cleaner does not operate correctly, first refer to the troubleshooting
section for possible causes, or contact an authorized service center listed
at the back of this manual, for additional information.

4 Introduction

Equipment Specifications

Tank
Capacity

Tank
Size

Overall
Size

Weight Max

Input
Power

Heater
Power

Max.
Draw
Power
Req.
(Watts)*

1/2 gal.
(1.91 L)

3/4 gal.
(2.81 L)

1-1/2 gal.
(5.71 L)

2-1/2 gal.
(9.51 L)

5-1/2 gal.
(20.81 L)

L: 6”
W: 5.5”
D: 4”
L: 9.5”
W: 5.5”
D: 4”
L: 11.5”
W: 6”
D: 6”
L: 11.5”
W: 9.5”
D: 6”
L: 19.5”
W:11.5”
D: 6”

L: 10”
W: 12”
D: 11.5”
L: 13.5”
W: 12”
D: 11.5”
L: 16”
W: 12”
D: 14.5”
L: 16”
W: 15.5”
D: 14.5”
L: 24”
W: 18”
D: 14.5”

7 lbs.
(3.2KG)

9 lbs.
(4. KG)

12 lbs.
(5.4 KG)

14 lbs.
(6.4 KG)

26 lbs.
(11.8 KG)

80W 0

130W 0

130W 0

185W 0

320W 0

63
63

109
109

205
205

284
284

561
561

80
143
143
130
239
239
130
335
335
185
469
469
320
881
881

NOTE:

• All models have a frequency of 40kHz.

• In DTH cleaners, the temperature readout accuracy is ± 4ºC.

• 120V ± 10%, 60Hz is optimum voltage for all cleaners.

• All cleaners have CSA approval and comply with FCC regulations.

• All 220V units meet CE standards.

• * indicates power levels for MT, MTH and DTH cleaners, in that order.

• Units will cause GFI sockets to trip.

• All units have a ground leakage current less than .50ma.

5 Introduction

How Ultrasonics Cleaning Works

Ultrasonic sound is sound transmitted at frequencies generally beyond
the range of human hearing. In your ultrasonic cleaner, ultrasonic sound
(sonics) is used for cleaning materials and parts. This is how it works:

• As the sound waves from the
transducer radiate through the
solution in the tank, they cause
alternating high and low pressures
in the solution.

• During the low pressure stage,
millions of microscopic bubbles
form and grow. This process is
called CAVITATION, meaning
“formation of cavities”.

• During the high pressure stage,
the bubbles collapse, or “implode”
releasing enormous amounts of
energy. These implosions act like
an army of tiny scrub brushes.
They work in all directions, attack­ing every surface and invading all
recesses and openings.

6 Introduction

Operating Your Cleaner

If this is the first time you are using the cleaner, please read this whole
section before operating your cleaner.

Operating Your MT or MTH Cleaner

MT Cleaner

MTH Cleaner

Explanation of Controls

Control Function

HEAT
(MTH only)

TIMER Activates ultrasonics and sets time.

Activates heat to 60ºC maximum.
NOTE: Refer to pages 16 and 17 for further
temperature information.

Use to turn unit Off.
Turn clockwise for variable time 0-60 mins. Turn
counterclockwise to hold position for continuous
operation.

7 Operating Your Cleaner

Before You Start Cleaning

CAUTION

• Do not place parts or containers directly on the bottom of the cleaning
tanks; use a tray or wire to suspend items.

• Do not allow the solution to drop more than 3/8 inch below the
operating level line with the cleaner on.

• Do not ever use alcohol, gasoline or flammable solutions. Doing so
could cause a fire or explosion. Use only water-based solutions.

• Do not ever use mineral acids. These could damage the tank.
Failure to comply with these cautions will void your warranty.

Step Action

1 Select your cleaning solution (refer to page 23 for solution

effects on metals).

2 Allowing for the volume of the parts you will be cleaning and

cleaning solution, fill the tank with warm tap water to the

operating level line (one inch from the top).
3 Add cleaning solution to the tank water.
4 Plug the cleaner into a grounded outlet.
5 For maximum efficiency, refer to page 16, “Optimizing Your

Cleaner” before proceeding.

NOTE:

If this is the first time you are running the cleaner, or if you have changed
cleaning solution, you must degas the solution. If not, skip to “Cleaning
Items”.

8 Operating Your Cleaner