TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE NO. INTRODUCTION....................4 SYMBOL DESCRIPTION ..................4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............5 ........Site requirements for installation of a 2540 EHS ........Site requirements for installation of a 3870 EHS ..............Suggested Site Drain Drawing ................Electrical Specifications ...................
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TABLE OF CONTENT (Cont.) PARAGRAPH PAGE NO............... Replacing the DIG-T2 board ..................Drain Valve Repair ..............Replacing the Pressure Gauge ......Replacing the Door Bellows (Located in the door bridge) ................. Replacing the Printer ................. Replacing the Door Switch ..............
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......................... TRAY ................TRAY HANDLE (CMT240-0001) ............DOOR TIGHTENING BOLT – ASSEMBLY ............... PIPING DRAWING FOR 2540 EHS ............... PIPING DRAWING FOR 3870 EHS ............ELECTRICAL DRAWING FOR 2540 EHS ......ELECTRICAL DRAWING FOR 3870 EHS (TILL S/N 2307039) ......
Operation and Maintenance instructions for the EHS pre and post vacuum autoclave. This manual is intended for the use of the technician. It is strongly recommended that only qualified and Tuttnauer factory trained personnel service this autoclave and do so in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For proper operation, these are the required utilities that need to be supplied for each model EHS: Site requirements for installation of a 2540 EHS Caution The sterilizer must be placed on a rigid and leveled surface and must be able to hold the weight of the device and loaded material.
Site requirements for installation of a 3870 EHS Caution The sterilizer must be placed on a rigid and leveled surface and must be able to hold the weight of the device and loaded material. 1. Counter top able to support a minimum 400 lb. (the unit is shipped with a suitable stand - 26”W x 33”D x 34”H) 2.
Suggested Site Drain Drawing Discharge hoses from EHS Hanger with 4” x 4” PVC air break 90º bend Milford Type Copper Coated Hanger 1 ½” PVC To trap 4” Metal worm gear clamp Caution! Wastewater should be brought into the public sewage network in accordance with the local rules or requirement i.e.
Electrical Specifications Value Property 2540 3870 Heaters Power 3000W 6000W Total Power 3200W 6200W Voltage (V) 1 ph / 208 3 ph / 208 Amperage (A) Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 Protection against electrical shock Class I (IEC 60601-1) Note: In order to avoid any injury by electrical hazard, it is recommended that a ground fault protection device be installed in the electrical panel feeding the autoclave (local codes may make this mandatory).
Installation Tests At the time of installation, before the autoclave can be okayed for daily operation the service technician needs to perform the following preliminary checks: ♦ Integrity check: perform a visual check to verify that there are no dents, scratches or broken components on the autoclave ♦...
Water Quality 3.8.1 Built-in Steam Generator The distilled or mineral – free water supplied to the steam generator shall be according to the table below: A Reverse Osmosis system meeting the qualifications below may be used to provide water for the steam generator. The better the quality of the water, the better performance, the less maintenance and the longer the life of the autoclave.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM. System Summary The hardware portion of the control system consists of a keyboard and 3 additional electronic boards designed specifically to match the requirements of the EHS autoclave. The main board is the digital board, DIG-T2, which contains the microprocessor and is responsible for controlling the system.
Keyboard The keyboard is mounted to and directly connected to the DIG-T2 board and functions as an MMI (Man-Machine Interface). The keypad serves as a control panel containing the command and programming keys. It also includes an LCD display with two rows of 16 characters for cycle progress updates and error messages.
3) FLASH memory (U17) serves as a non-volatile memory, enabling the system to change follow-up tables during running of program codes, and ensuring this data is not lost in case of power failure. — The board contains a Real Time Clock element (U12), which serves as a clock to the system.
Analog Board ANL-T2 The analog board contains the DC power transistors that drive the valves, heaters and pumps. It contains the sensor circuits that decode the information from the temperature and pressure sensors before passing that information on to the DIG-T2 board. All the systems electronic components are connected through the ANL-T2 board.
AC - Board - AC-T1 The AC-T1 board provides AC filtering to protect the power supply and the control system from voltage spikes. This board contains the AC voltage drivers that control the AC devices in the system. This is done by accepting command signals indirectly from the DIG-T2 board through the ANL-T2 analog board and then turning the devices on or off.
CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE Calibration Overview The calibration of temperature and pressure is performed digitally. This system does not have adjustment pots. All calibrations are preformed through the keypad. The calibration procedure is identical on all EHS models. The electronic temperature and pressure measuring circuits built into the EHS are designed with components having 1% accuracy.
Calibration Theory - Error Compensation: The system’s error compensation is based on a calculation involving two points. These points represent the low and high end of the autoclaves operating temperature or pressure range. Each point has two values; one value is the “A” actual (measured) reading of either temperature or pressure (from a PT simulator, independent thermometer or pressure gauge).
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5.4.2 Collecting and entering temperature data When collecting data, keep in mind that “A” is always the actual temperature and “R” is always what is being displayed on the digital screen of the autoclave. Once in the calibration mode, the calibration screen will look similar to this: Upper Row: A 140.0 R 140.0 (lower temp reading °F)
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— Enter the value for “A”. This will be the second temperature value that the PT100 simulator was set for. — Press the PROGRAM key to advance to the next value. — The cursor on the bottom row will move one position to “R”.
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— Using the UP/DN arrow keys raise the value of “R” if the display reads high. Lower the value of “R” if the display reads low. (Example: if the display reads 2 psi, then raise the value of “R” by 2; if it reads 2Ih then lower the value of “R”...
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— Press the PROGRAM key to advance to the next value. — The cursor on the bottom row will move one position to “R”; now enter the pressure value recorded from the digital display to which you have already added 14.5. —...
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5.4.4 Accessing the calibration mode — With the unit turned on press the PROGRAM key. — Pressing the PROGRAM key will bring you to its first function of setting the system’s date the time. — Setting the date and time can be bypassed by pressing the PROGRAM key six times.
TESTING AND RESETTING Test Points These test points are provided to assist in trouble shooting the autoclave. A test point board is needed to be able to read these test points. FUNCTION NU TP VALVE +5V DC +12V DC OUTPUT HEATERS 0V-Off;...
In – Out Test mode: To enter the test mode – • Turn off the main power switch • While pressing and holding the UP arrow key, turn on the main power switch. The output test starts immediately Each output (valves, heaters, pumps), will be activated and the name of that device will be displayed.
DISPLAYED ITEM ACTIVATED REMARKS NOTICE Electrode senses water above Electrd –l 0 minimum level in the jacket Electrode does sense water Low water level electrode above minimum level in the Electrd –l 255 jacket and disconnects heating elements Door Sw “0” Door switch activated Door switch Door Sw “1”...
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS General The software version that runs the control system of the EHS autoclave can be found by turning the unit on and watching the display. The version number is also printed if a printer is installed. The software contains a table of parameters of which some of them define the autoclave, and some of them define the processes in the autoclave.
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8.2.1 SteTemp – Temperature required for sterilization This parameter will set the desired temperature for sterilization Access Code Resolution 1ºF Minimum value 250ºF Maximum value 280ºF Cycle Default Values Value 8.2.2 Ster Time – Time required for sterilization This parameter will set the time desired for sterilization Access code Resolution 1 minute...
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8.2.5 Ex.Mode – Rate of steam discharge during the exhaust stage This parameter sets the rate at which steam is discharged during the exhaust stage. Access Code Resolution Value 1 or 4 Fast Exhaust Slow Exhaust Cycle Default Values Value 8.2.6 End Temp –...
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– 8.2.8 Vac dip1 Vacuum value of the first vacuum pulse This parameter sets the value of the vacuum that pulse no.1 needs to achieve in the prevacuum stage. This parameter is expressed in psia (atmospheric pressure at sea level is = 14.7psia).
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– 8.2.11 VacTime2 Waiting time at the end of each of the remaining pulses This parameter sets the wait time at the end of each of the remaining vacuum pulses, during the prevacuum stage. After reaching VacDip2, there is a waiting time to allow the unit to stabilize.
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– 8.2.13 limitP add defines the upper limit of the pressure in the jacket This parameter is designed as a safety measure that defines the maximum pressure in the jacket during heating and sterilization stages. The maximum working pressure in he jacket is defined as the pressure that correlates to the sterilization temperature + 5.4°F.
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8.2.15 ReqPrs+ - Overrides the pressure calculated for sterilization This parameter is used to insure that during sterilization the temperature is correctly maintained. It does this by raising the value of the sterilization pressure necessary to maintain a sterilization temperature. The sterilization pressure is calculated by the unit based upon the SteTemp parameter.
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– 8.2.16 Dry Vac Pressure during the Dry Stage This parameter is intended to control the vacuum pressure during the Drying Stage. It does this by opening and closing the Air Inlet Valve. In all cases the vacuum pump runs continuously and the Jacket is heated until the end of the Dry stage, as set by the Dry time parameter.
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– 8.2.17 Atmos. Press Atmospheric Pressure This parameter tells the unit the atmospheric pressure of the location in which it is installed. The pressure entered must be with in 5% of the actual atmospheric pressure for that location. Unlike the other parameters you only need to enter this parameter once in any one cycle and all cycles will be updated.
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8.2.19 Heat Step – sterile temperature overshoot control This parameter is used to reduce overshoot of the sterilization temperature by controlling the sterilization pressure. The sterilization pressure is calculated by the unit based upon the SteTemp parameter. When the cycle starts the heating rate in the chamber is constant until the pressure in the chamber reaches the sterilization pressure minus the Heat Step.
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8.2.22 Flash – Heating over-pressure control This parameter is designed to regulate over pressure during the heat up stage. The system constantly monitors the temperature and pressure and compares both values to the Saturated Steam Curve. If the pressure is found to exceed the corresponding temperature by more than 0.7 psi then the fast exhaust valve is opened for 1 second in an attempt to realign the temperature and pressure.
MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Safety Tests after Repair ATTENTION! After every repair or dismantling of the enclosure, it is recommended that the following tests be performed: 1. Enclosure Current Leakage Test. The test should be performed using a Megger. Make sure the autoclave is unplugged.
Removing the Autoclave’s Outer Covers Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the chamber or jacket. Allow the autoclave to cool before removing outer covers. 1. Remove the screws holding the rear cover (1). 2.
Replacing the Safety Valve The safety valve is installed to protect the Jacket from over pressurizing should all the electrical controls fail. Caution! Before starting, be sure that the electric cord is disconnected and that there is no pressure in the chamber or jacket. 1.
Replacing the DIG-T2 board The DIG-T2 board contains the software program and controls all the functions of the autoclave. See sec 4.3. Caution! Make sure that the power cord is disconnected! Allow the chamber and jacket to cool before removing outer covers. Refer to the picture below when following this procedure.
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Electronic Control panel Electronic box: 2540 Electronic Control panel Electronic box: 3870...
Drain Valve Repair There are two drain valves on the front of the autoclave. One drains the mineral free water from the front section of the reservoir and the other drains the vacuum pump water from the back section of the reservoir. Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the chamber or jacket.
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9.5.2 Replacing the drain valve assembly Take off the autoclave cover (see para. 9.2 “Removing the Outer Covers of the Autoclave”). Disconnect the drain tube from the valve, using a 9/16” wrench. Remove the nut (3) and the “ring for drain valve” (2). Remove the drain valve (1) from the panel.
Replacing the Pressure Gauge Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber and jacket. 9.6.1 Model 2540 Take off the door cover (see para. 9.18 Replacement of the Door Cover).
Replacing the Door Bellows (Located in the door bridge) The door bellows is designed to work with the closing device providing a double lock that keeps the door closed while there is pressure inside the chamber. Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber.
Replacing the Printer Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source. 1. Take off the autoclave cover (see para. 9.2 “Removing the Autoclave’s Outer Covers ”). 3. Disconnect the flat cable (1) connecting the printer to the DIG-T2 board.
Replacing the Door Switch The door switch is designed to ensure that the door is properly closed before and during a cycle. Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber. 1.
Make sure that the correct circuit breaker is installed as specified below: Model 2540 - 1 circuit breaker - 20A Model 3870 - 1 circuit breaker - 3 phase 20A. Circuit breaker Circuit breaker 3ph 20A Screw Model 2540 EHS Model 3870 EHS...
9.11 Replacing the water pump The water pump supplies mineral - free water to the jacket of the autoclave from the front compartment of the reservoir. This water is used by the steam generator to produce steam for sterilization. The pump is protected from running dry and burning out, by the float switch mounted in the lower part of the front reservoir compartment.
9.12 Pressure Switch The Pressure Switch is designed as a safety device, limiting over- pressure in the steam generator. It is set to a pressure of 38 psig which is about 2 psi above the working pressure of the generator. The pressure switch is factory set and it should not be adjusted in the field.
9.13 The Heaters The autoclave contains internal submerged heaters, mounted at the bottom back side of the jacket (see drawing below). Model 2540 has three (3) 1000W / 208V heaters. Model 3870 has six (6) 1000W / 208V heaters. To replace heaters proceed as follows: Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber...
9.14 The Dual Compartment Water Reservoir 9.14.1 Description The dual compartment water reservoir is one unit with a wall separating the two compartments. The front compartment holds the mineral free water required for the generation of steam in the jacket. Water enters at the top through a control valve from an external mineral-free water source.
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9.14.2 Replacement It is possible to replace individual damaged components on the reservoir. It is not necessary to replace the entire reservoir, however, if a complete replacement is needed follow the steps below. Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber and jacket.
9.15 The Water Sensing Electrodes The two electrodes that control the water level of the jacket are located in a stainless steel bottle, or housing, connected to the rear of the autoclave. The housing is connected to the jacket by upper and lower copper tubes, which allows the jacket water to flow in and out of the housing.
9.16 The Vacuum Pump 9.16.1 Description To produce the vacuum needed in the prevacuum and drying stages, the autoclave is equipped with a liquid ring pump. This pump is suitable for continuous operation, and achieving a high vacuum necessary for proper operation. To produce the needed vacuum the pump draws water from the reserve in the rear compartment of the water reservoir.
9.17 Draining the Jacket Caution Before starting, ensure that the electric cord is disconnected and there is no pressure in the chamber or jacket. 1. Turn off the main switch. 2. Remove the rear cover. 3. Turn the valve handle (1) 1/4 turn and the jacket will begin to drain.
9.18 Replacement of the Door Cover Caution: Before starting, be sure that the electric cord is disconnected from the power source and that there is no pressure in the autoclave chamber. 1. Unscrew the four screws attaching the door cover and remove the door cover.
9.19 Replacing the Closing Device Caution: Before starting, verify that there is no pressure in the autoclave chamber. 1. Remove the “C” clip (9) from the bottom of the door locking pin (6). Newer models will have a cotter pin. 2.
9.20 PT100 Temperature Sensor Replacement The temperature sensor is located below the chamber at the front. It is mounted in a fitting (1) that is part of the chamber drain system (see picture below). Caution! Before starting, disconnect the instrument from the power source and ensure that there is no pressure in the autoclave’s chamber and jacket.
TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 Preliminary Check Before performing any troubleshooting operation and before removing the autoclave’s cover, check the following: 1. Electrical power: Verify that: a. Power supply is 1ph/208 VAC for model 2540 and 3ph/208 VAC for model 3870. b. It has an earth wire. 2.
EXTERNAL CONNECTION OF THE 2540EHS AUTOCLAVES ELECTRONICS BOX Valves & Solenoids drivers PC Communication Port Digital Input & Electrodes Test Points Connector Chamber temperature sensor Jacket Pressure sensor Chamber Pressure sensor Pressure switch & Low Float of Vacuum Pump Reservoir Vacuum Pump AC Control Heater Elements AC Control Power Inlet 220VAC/60Hz...
EXTERNAL CONNECTION OF THE 3870EHS AUTOCLAVES ELECTRONICS BOX Valves & Solenoids drivers PC Communication Port Digital Input & Electrodes Test Points Connector Chamber temperature sensor Jacket Pressure sensor Chamber Pressure sensor Pressure switch & Low Float of Vacuum Pump Reservoir Cut Off Switch Connection Heater Elements AC Control Power Inlet 220VAC/60Hz...
VALVES NUMBERING The valves in the drawing and the manual are numbered according to their function. The following list includes all the valve numbers that are in use in this manual Size mm 2540 3870 13. Feed water – cool fast exhaust 14.
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