Graymills Super Sonic User Manual

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Super Sonic

™

Immersion Cleaning System
With Ultrasonics

Operation and Maintenance Instructions

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

Read all of these SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and those
in the manual BEFORE installing or using this
equipment. Keep this manual handy for
reference/training

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SAFETY

You will find various types of safety information on the
following pages and on the labels attached to Graymills
equipment. The following Safety Statements explain
their meaning:

The Safety Alert Symbol means:

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!

DANGER – The DANGER Symbol means
that failure to follow this safety statement WILL
result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING – The WARNING Symbol
means that failure to follow this safety statement
might result in serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION – The CAUTION Symbol means
failure to follow this safety statement might result
in personal injury or property damage.

NOTE – The NOTE Symbol means that failure to follow
these instructions could cause damage to the
equipment or cause it to operate improperly

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CAUTION

Never work with equipment you feel may be unsafe.
Contact your Supervisor immediately if you feel a piece
of equipment is in an unsafe condition.

DANGER

Never use a flammable or combustible fluid in this
unit. Use only nonflammable, non-combustible, water-

based, low foaming cleaning compounds in this
machine. We recommend our low foaming Aquatene.
Contact Graymills for specific details on the formula
best suited for your application.

WARNING

Do NOT contaminate cleaning fluid with any
flammable or combustible material such as
gasoline, alcohol, mineral spirits, etc.

Drain parts to be cleaned of any flammable material or
combustible material before placing inside cleaning
tank. Even small quantities can create a dangerous fire
hazard.

Follow all directions, Warnings and Cautions for the
cleaning material being used. If any cleaning solutions
are splashed on clothing, remove wet clothing promptly
and thoroughly wash body areas that have been in
contact with the solution. Do NOT permit saturated
clothing to remain in contact with skin. Industrial
cleaners can cause irritation to some individuals.
Cleaning solutions may irritate skin and eyes. If
splashed in eyes, flush thoroughly with water. Consult
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a physician.

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Always wear appropriate safety items such as gloves,
apron, safety glasses or goggles when loading or
unloading unit.

If you have any questions regarding the
correct cleaning fluids to use in this unit, call
Graymills at 773-248-6825 and ask for
Customer Service.

POWER SUPPLY, WIRING AND GROUNDING

WARNING

HIGH VOLTAGE! Install ground and wiring
according to local and National Electrical Code
requirements.

• Install a fused disconnect switch on all power
legs near the unit

• Disconnect and lockout electrical supply before
installing or servicing unit.

DANGER

Failure to permanently ground the unit and
controls before connecting to electrical power can
cause shock, burns or death.

Unit must be properly grounded to prevent electric
shock hazard. The unit should be wired to the electrical
supply by a qualified electrician. There is a grounding
attachment point in the control cabinet that is a ¼”-20
bolt with a ground symbol adjacent to it.

User must supply a GFCI for the electrical service in
areas where it is required.

DANGER

Do Not operate the unit unless the electrical
control cabinet is closed and secured. Only trained
maintenance personnel should open the electrical
control box.

WARNING

Keep pump and motor clean and free of all
contaminates. Never allow any liquids to come into
contact with motor or electrical systems as an
electric shock hazard could result.

Care should be taken to avoid clogging the air intakes
for the ultrasonic generators, located on a rack at the
back of the unit, with dust or dirt. Do NOT add any
additional screens or filters to the air intake.
Excessive ambient temperature (over 1050 F) can
permanently damage the ultrasonic generator circuits.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

The immersion cleaning system described in the
following sections has been designed for a wide variety
of parts cleaning applications requiring gentle but
thorough cleaning of intricate parts. The information in
this manual will allow the operator/technician to
operate the unit to get the system’s maximum cleaning
potential.

The unit is constructed as a self-contained, all stainless
steel unit with a weir chamber and lift platform. There
are attachment points for a roller platform for parts
handling on both sides of the unit. The unit features
heated aqueous cleaning fluid and ultrasonic
generators and transducers.

Typical operation of the unit includes immersion of the
parts into the tank using the lift platform, with parts
cleaning action improved by platform agitation and use
of ultrasonics to thoroughly clean parts.

The unit has a number of features that make it easier
to use and maintain the unit, including:

• Stainless-steel, corrosion resistant tank and
exterior

• Ultrasonic Cleaning precisely controlled by a
timer

• Heated aqueous unit provides safe, non-toxic
cleaning without solvent disposal costs

• Sparger System removes surface oil and
contaminants from the surface of the cleaning
tank so parts emerge cleaner

• Sparger System works automatically to
circulate heated cleaning solution throughout
the cleaning tank to reduce downtime

• Automated lift platform for easy parts
loading/unloading

• Electronic Controls and Touch-Screen
interface for easy setup and operation

Unit Specifications

Cleaning Fluid Water and aqueous

detergent
Tank Capacity (including weir
chamber) 183 gallons
Weight of Unit (empty) 1250 pounds
Weight of Unit (with fluid) 2800 pounds (approx)
Overall Dimensions 72” H X 63” W X 55” D
Height-Floor to Tank Rim 35”
Maximum Part Height 17”
Maximum Water Temperature 180˚ F*

*

Ultrasonics will contribute to heat gain.

Materials of Construction

• Stainless Steel tank, lid, lift platform, front
cover and skin

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• Powder-coated Carbon Steel frame and rear
cover

Power Input

Pneumatic

Recommended 80 psi (70 psi min)

Electrical

230 VAC 3-Phase 36A for one bank of heaters; 54A
with optional second bank of heaters

Heater Capacity

4 kW with one heater bank
8 kW with optional second heater bank

Ultrasonic Cleaning Power

Individual Generator and Transducer

Nominal Power 1,000 watts
Peak Power 2,000 watts

Total Machine Output

Nominal Power 3,000 watts
Peak Power 6,000 watts

Lift Platform and Cleaning Space

Platform Dimensions – 37” W x 25” Deep
Immersion Depth of Platform:

- at top of oscillation stroke – 14”

- at bottom of oscillation stroke – 18”
Lift platform capacity – 300 pounds

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

SITE PREPARATION

Before installing, careful consideration should be given
to the place of operation. Place unit on a smooth, level
surface.

CAUTION

The work area should be well ventilated.

Provide adequate lighting in the work area to permit
viewing of the cleaning process and of the floor area
around the machine. Be sure to allow adequate room
to bring work to and from the machine. Use flooring or
floor covering that does not become slippery when wet.
Provide sufficient clearance around the machine for
fluid changeovers and servicing.

Prior to changing cleaning fluid or servicing the unit,
make sure that that heating element and cleaning

solution have cooled

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INSTALLATION

LOCATING THE MACHINE

The machine should be placed in a dry location free
from water mist or spray. The internal electronic

components can be damaged by high humidity or
water spray. When filling the machine and rinsing any
parts after ultrasonic cleaning, avoid water spray on the
any electrical components, especially the cabinet and
ultrasonic generators. If the roller platform is used to
transfer parts to a secondary process, make sure the
parts do not spill cleaning fluid on the electronic
components during transfer.

1. Adjust (4) leveling feet of the machine so that
the two beams on the bottom of the unit are
approximately one quarter inch (.25”) above
the floor. NOTE: For weir and sparger system
to work properly, unit must be level.

2. Connect an air supply of 100-150 psi, capable
of providing 2.4 CFM at 100 psi to the NPT
female fitting on air lock output.

3. Connect 3-Phase, 230 VAC electrical power,
from a dedicated branch circuit, to the
electrical control box. Connect the ground wire,
of equal or greater current rating as the power
conductors, to the ¼”-20 ground stud in the
electrical cabinet. The ground wire must have
a bonded ring terminal and be secured by a
nut and lock washer. Secure the power cable
with ground to the electrical cabinet by the
cable clamp provided. Close and secure door
to electrical cabinet.

WARNING

Do not turn on electrical power to the machine
unless main tank is full. Operating Ultrasonics
in an empty tank will destroy the transducers.

4. See Operation Section of this manual for
operation of the lid and lift platform.

5. Fill the main tank and weir chamber as follows:
a) Close ball valve between drain lines from

main Tank and weir chamber.

(Figure 1 – Valve Setting)

b) Set 3-way ball valve to permit flow from

drain hoses to pump (shown in closed
position above in Figure 1).