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1. Introduction STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 1. Introduction Figure 1 ® Congratulations on your selection of the STATIM 7000 Autoclave. We are confident that you have purchased the finest equipment of its type. The Statim is a counter-top unit that features a number of sterilizing cycles designed to meet your needs and suitability for steam sterilization.
Unless you are using the SciCan water filter, use only steam-process distilled water in your Statim. Demineralized, or specially filtered water should not be used.
When you receive your Statim 7000 packing carton, the items listed below will be included. If any of the items are missing, cont act your dealer immediately. Power Cord Cassette Tray with Lid Waste &...
Use properly grounded and fused power sources with the same voltage rating as indicated on the label at the back of your Statim. The electrical rating for the Statim 7000 can be found in the “Specifications” section. The power cord must be plugged into a matching receptacle that has a dedicated electrical supply directly from the power source.
3. Installation 3.3 Connecting The Condenser and Waste Bottles There are two bottles that need to be connected to the Statim 7000: the condenser bottle and the waste bottle. The condenser bottle includes a lid with 3 connectors (2 large fittings and 1 small fitting) and a long copper condenser coil assembly.
By removing the reservoir cover and pouring water directly into the reservoir. If using the SciCan water filter (SCWF1), the reservoir can be filled using your local tap water. If not using the SciCan water filter, a Water Bypass Cartridge (SCWFBP) must be purchased and used and then only use steam process distilled water containing less than 5 ppm total dissolved solids (having a conductivity of less than 10 uS / cm).
3. Installation STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 3. Installation 3.7 Setting the Time and Date To set the time and date, follow these steps and watch the blinking cursor on the LCD: Enter the User Menu and select the TIME & DATE option when it is displayed on the first line.
3. Installation STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 3. Installation 3.10 Shipping the Unit When shipping the unit, you will need to empty any remaining water from system. To do so, follow these steps: Remove the reservoir and empty its contents. Re-insert the reservoir to the unit to allow...
• STAT-DRI Treatment of the interior surfaces of the cassette with the Stat-Dri drying agent, provided with your unit, will enhance the drying process. (Replacement bottles are available from SciCan, order number 2OZPLUS, 8OZPLUS, 8OZPLUST, 32OZPLUS).
4. Instructions For Use 4.2 Preparing and loading instruments The Statim 7000 has been tested to a maximum instrument load of 3.4 Kg (7.5 lbs) for Unwrapped and Wrapped cycles and 0.8 Kg (1.7 lbs) for the Rubber and Plastics cycle. For information on how to make up the appropriate weight, consult the “Instrument Mass Guide”...
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Wrapped or pouched instruments must not touch each other to promote drying and enable effective sterilization. SciCan recommends the final user carefully choose the most appropriate sterilization cycle according to the recommendations of their leading infection control authorities and local regulatory guidelines / recommendations.
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SciCan recommends that chemical process indicators suitable for steam sterilizers be used in routine monitoring of the Statim 7000. Of the many brands on the market, it is important to choose the correct type. Use only indicators designed for steam sterilization at 134°C for the Unwrapped and Wrapped cycles, and indicators designed for steam sterilization at 121°C...
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4. Instructions For Use To use the indicators with the Statim 7000, follow these steps: Place the appropriate biological and / or chemical indicator in the Statim 7000 cassette in the back left corner. Process the load in the sterilizer according to your usual practice.
STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use 4.3 Selecting a Cycle The Statim 7000 sterilization cycles are each designed to sterilize a specific type of load. Each cycle can be selected by pressing the buttons. The types of instruments, sterilization requirements and a graph depicting each cycle characteristics are described over the following pages.
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4. Instructions For Use STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use 2. Wrapped Cycles The Wrapped Cycle is used to sterilize up to 3.4kg (7.5lbs) of solid and hollow metal instruments which have been sealed or wrapped in autoclavable bags or sterilization wraps.
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4. Instructions For Use STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use 3. Rubber and Plastics Cycle The Rubber and Plastics Cycle is used to sterilize up to 0.8kg (1.7lbs) of unwrapped instruments constructed of materials listed on page 12. Instruments such as x-ray rings, rubber dam frames and orthodontic debanding instruments may be processed in this cycle.
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4. Instructions For Use STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use If the button is pressed during the air drying stage of the sterilization cycle, and the cassette has not been removed from the autoclave, the Air Dry Only Cycle may be used to complete the sterilization cycle.
4. Instructions For Use STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use 4.4 Running a Cycle To operate each cycle, follow these steps and watch the LCD. 1. Turn the power switch at the back of the 14:23 15/11/2007 unit to ON and wait for the LCD to display: SELECT A CYCLE 2.
4. Instructions For Use STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 4. Instructions For Use The buzzing noise during the air drying stage is the compressor operating. The air drying phase of the cycle may be interrupted at any time by pressing the button.
Keeping the Statim cassette and rack clean is good clinical practice and assists in the function of the unit. SciCan recommends that the interior surface be cleaned at least once a week. Use dishwashing soap or a mild detergent that does not contain chlorine. Scrub the inside of the cassette and both sides of the rack with a cleaning pad designed for use with Teflon™...
CYCLE screen. 5.5 Replacing the Cassette Seals To ensure optimum performance of the Statim 7000, the seal is equipped with an electronic RFID tag to ensure only authentic seals are used and also to provide the user with a LCD message to replace the seal after 1000 cycles.
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5. Maintenance STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 5. Maintenance To change the cassette tray seals (O-Rings), follow these steps: Remove the perforated rack (01-110294S) Remove the tray exhaust duct (01-110297S) Unscrew the exhaust coupling (Cassette Outlet Coupling 7000, 01-110292S) and carefully remove the O-ring and seal.
5. Maintenance 5.6 Maintaining Fluid Levels Unless you are using the SciCan Water Filter (SCWF1 Water Filter Cartridge), that allows the use of tap water, you should only use steam-process distilled water containing less than 5 ppm total dissolved solids (having conductivity of less than 10 μS / cm) in the Statim. Each time you refill the reservoir, empty the waste bottle.
(up) buttons, choose NOT INSTALLED, then press Exit the user menu by pressing To use the SciCan Water Filter Cartridge, you will need to enter the user menu and choose INSTALLED under the WATER FILTER option. 5.8 Reading Water Quality Access User Menu.
• After removing all traces of the detergent, treat interior surfaces of the cassette with the STAT-DRI drying agent to enhance the drying process. Order more STAT-DRI from SciCan quoting 2OZPLUS, 8OZPLUS, or 32OZPLUS. Biological • Check the filter for dirt and moisture. Replace if dirty. Call for service if wet .
For your Statim to communicate to a specific device, you must enable this function through the User Setup menu. Follow the instructions in section 6 ..2 Installing the SciCan Data Logger below to enable communication to either an external printer or the SciCan Data Logger.
5. Maintenance STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 6. The Communication Port 6.2 Choosing the correct output Follow the steps 1 - 2, below, before connection the Printer, Data Logger or USB Flash Drive/ SD Card User Mode STEP 1 Time/Date Setup...
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6. The Communication Port STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 6. The Communication Port Setting the Serial Port Bitrate to 9600 Serial Port Bitrate 96 .00 From the User Setup menu, use the buttons to scroll to the Serial Port Bitrate menu and select it using the button.
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Ensure that both the Statim unit and the SciCan Data Logger or printer are OFF. Connect the SciCan Data Logger or printer to the Statim unit by using the serial cable. Power up the SciCan Data Logger or printer.
6. The Communication Port STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 6. The Communication Port 6.3 Cycle Printout Overview Model: STATIM 7000 software: S702R604 Unit Identifier: autoclave has been set up as number 000 Cycle counter: the number of cycles having been run on the unit = 558...
7. Troubleshooting STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 7. Troubleshooting Problem Solution Unit does not power ON. Check that the unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet and that the power cord is firmly seated at the rear of the machine.
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Be sure that you leave enough tube to reach the unit when you re-attach the tube to the exhaust fitting. If the tube is too short to remove a section, contact your SciCan dealer for a replacement. Make sure the compressor is working. To check, remove the exhaust tube from the waste bottle.
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Check the power connection. MSD/FLASH Ensure the lower red LED is lit. Check that the Mass Storage Device is properly inserted. Repeat the instructions for Installing the SciCan Data Logger on your Statim. Message MSD/FLASH FULL The MSD is full. Export the data.
8. Spare Parts List STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual 8. Spare Parts List & Accessories SCI134 Sterilization Monitors 01-110293S Reservoir Complete (7000) 99-108332 Sterilization Emulators (Not 01-110294S Cassette Perforated Rack (7000) available in North America.) 01-110295S Cassette Seal Kit (7000) 01-110296 .S...
9. Warranty Limited Warranty For a period of one year, SciCan guarantees that the Statim 7000, when manufactured by SciCan in new and unused condition, will not fail during normal service due to defects in material and workmanship that are not due to apparent abuse, misuse, or accident.