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- Page 1 ARNSTEAD HERMOLYNE ORPORATION Harvey ® Hydroclave MC8 Hydroclave MC10 Steam Sterilizer (With Optional Non-Recirculating System) OWNER AND OPERATOR MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ................................ 4 Operation Overview ............................. 4 Hydroclave MC8 and MC10 Steam Sterilizer ..................4 Drying Cycle ............................6 Operator Maintenance ..........................6 Daily ..............................6 Weekly ..............................7 Safety Information .............................. 8 Declaration of Conformity ..........................8 Description of Symbols on the Equipment .................... - Page 3 ABLE OF ONTENTS Cleaning Door Gasket ......................... 33 Weekly ............................... 33 Cleaning Chamber, Trays and Rack ....................33 Cleaning and Disinfecting Exterior Surfaces ..................34 Every 25 Cycles ............................34 Cleaning Reservoir ..........................34 Draining Reservoir ..........................34 Cleaning Reservoir Filter ........................35 Cleaning Chamber Filter Screen ......................
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Page 4: Introduction
We urge you to read this manual carefully before operating the unit, and retain it for future reference. Operation Overview Hydroclave MC8 and MC10 Steam Sterilizer The MC8 and MC10 sterilizer operates on the principle of heated water converted to steam in a sealed pressure chamber. - Page 5 NTRODUCTION the trays and the trays are placed inside the sterilizer chamber. (Certain parameters such as positioning and size of the load must be observed for proper operation and satisfactory result.) Then, the door is closed and latched, and the “START” button pressed to start the cycle.
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Page 6: Drying Cycle
NTRODUCTION reservoir through tubing below the water level in the reservoir. The water in the reservoir condenses the steam to a liquid for reuse in the next cycle. When the one minute timed vent is complete an indicator light on the control panel lights to alert the operator that the cycle is complete. -
Page 7: Weekly
NTRODUCTION Weekly Clean the chamber, rack and trays once a week to prevent a buildup of mineral deposits inside the chamber. Normal tap water contains chemicals and minerals, chlorine being the most common. Chlorine is especially corrosive to the stainless steel chamber, trays and rack when water is turned to steam during the sterilization process. -
Page 8: Safety Information
Safety Information The special safety information instructions that Alert Signals follow appear within the manual. Read them carefully before operating the unit and follow instructions. Warning Warnings alert you to a possibility of personal injury. Declaration of Conformity Barnstead/Thermolyne hereby declares under its sole responsibility that this product conforms with Caution the technical requirements of the following... -
Page 9: Description Of Symbols On The Equipment
AFETY NFORMATION Description of Symbols on the Equipment Hot Surface Printer Receptacle Fuse Type and Rating Attention: Consult Accompanying Documents (Refer to Warning and Caution notes in this manual.) Type B Equipment, Class I (Refer to IEC Standard 601-1.) OFF (Only for a part of equipment.)* ON (Only for a part of equipment.)* Paper Feed * Does not disconnect equipment from mains voltage (AC... - Page 10 Reservoir Receptacle Filter (MC8) Screen Water Fill Port & Chamber Filter Screen Reservoir Door Drain Valve Gasket Pressure Push To Relief Release Valve Release Fuses Power Cord Discharge Port Click In To Drain Non-Recirculating Drain Fitting Hydroclave MC8/MC10 Sterilizer Overview...
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Page 11: General Description
General Description Intended Use The Hydroclave MC8 and MC10 Sterilizers have been designed for use in medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other facilities where a variety of materials require processing. This steam sterilizer can be used for wrapped or unwrapped instruments, linen packs, and liquids. - Page 12 This option may format. be installed in the field by a service technician or purchased and installed by the owner/operator. Cycle Phase Indicators Harvey Hydroclave MC8 Cycle Select Switches Figure 1 Control Panel...
- Page 13 ENERAL ESCRIPTION Support Flange Tray Rack (MC8 - Part No. 265002) (MC10 - Part No. 2-513025) Large Tray (Part No. 2-57811) Small Tray (Part No. 265001) MC10 Figure 2 Standard Accessories IMS Cassette Four (Not Sold By B/T) Tray Rack Wrapped (MC8 - Part No.
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Page 14: Printer
ENERAL ESCRIPTION Printer The MC8 printer is a separate unit connected to the sterilizer by a plug-in cable. The optional MC10 printer is an integral part of the Control Panel. Non-Recirculating Printer Figure 4 Water Accessory MC8 Printer Standard MC8 and MC10 sterilizers discharge steam back into the reservoir. - Page 15 ENERAL ESCRIPTION sterilizers to sterilize; i.e., to kill test organisms of a known high resistance. (Bacillus stearothermophilus is the recommended test organism for monitoring steam sterilization.) We recommend the use of process indicators such as the B T Check Indicator within each package of each cycle.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation 1. Press Controls ON. Warning 2. Fill Reservoir. Patient Safety Zone: Do not operate this sterilizer within 6 ft. 3. Load Chamber. (2 m) of patient treatment point. 4. Lock Door. 5. Select Cycle. 6. Press START. 7. Open Door to Dry.* 8. -
Page 17: Power On/Controls On
PERATION Power On/Controls On 1. When the sterilizer is plugged in and Note the controls are off, the time and date If time and date are incorrect, will be displayed. reset the clock/calendar. 2. Press Controls ON switch to turn on the control panel. -
Page 18: Filling Reservoir
PERATION Filling Reservoir Add distilled or low quality deionized water (mini- Caution mum 0.5 megohm/cm, maximum 1.5 megohm/ Use only distilled or low cm) to the reservoir up to the fill line. The MC8 quality deionized water reservoir holds approximately 3 liters; the MC10 (minimum 0.5 megohm/cm, reservoir, 4 liters. -
Page 19: Filling Non-Recirculating Tank (Option)
PERATION Note The cooling tank must be connected to the sterilizer before filling the tank with water. Filling Non-Recirculating Tank Note (Option) Do not operate sterilizer unless 1. Remove the cap from the cooling tank. the cooling tank is filled with distilled or deionized water and 2. -
Page 20: Installing Overflow Tube (Optional)
PERATION Installing Overflow Tube (Optional) Note The sink or drain must be below If the sterilizer is located within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of a the level of the cooling tank for sink or drain, the overflow tube may be used. The the water drain. - Page 21 PERATION - e l . s t . s t l l a l a t e t t e t t " 5 , " - e l - e l " 6 " 0 " 6 " 0 "...
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Page 22: Preparing Items For Sterilization
PERATION Preparing Items for Sterilization • Clean and dry items thoroughly before placing in the sterilizer. Ultrasonic cleaning is recommended to remove stubborn debris. • After cleaning, rinse instruments thoroughly with deionized or distilled water. Inspect instruments to ensure that all debris has been removed. -
Page 23: Selecting Cycle
PERATION Note Whether using the two tray, four-tray, or IMS cassette rack, items being processed should be evenly distributed on each tray or cassette and within the 2. Close the sterilizer door and push the sterilization chamber. door latch down firmly. Do not allow bags, pouches or wraps to touch the chamber walls. -
Page 24: Starting Cycle
PERATION Press the PROGRAM/SET switch to save the drying time value. The sterilizer Note is now ready to run a cycle. The open door drying time is limited to the selected closed door drying time. If zero is selected, open door drying is not possible. -
Page 25: Open Door Drying
PERATION Note Thirty minutes may be needed for wrapped loads of 6 to 10 lbs. in a single tray. Double tray loads may require slightly more time and unwrapped items less drying time. Several trial cycles may be For more efficient drying, opening the door is necessary to determine a strongly recommended. -
Page 26: Removing Load
PERATION Removing Load Hot Surface When the cycle (including drying phase) is com- Burn Hazard: Processed load plete, three groups of three beeps will sound and and inner surfaces of the the COMPLETE indicator will light. If open door sterilizer will be HOT at drying was used, however, the COMPLETE completion of cycle. -
Page 27: Additional Information
Additional Information Cancel Cycle To cancel a sterilizing cycle or drying phase in Note progress, press the STOP switch. If a cycle is canceled prematurely, reprocess the load. Failure to do so may result in non-sterile goods. Emergency Power Off To remove all power from the sterilizer, press Warning the OFF switch, then unplug the power cord. -
Page 28: Diagnostic Messages
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
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Page 30: Printer
Printer Installation Push & Connect printer cable to receptacle on back of Hold sterilizer. Plug power cable/transformer into wall outlet. MC10 Figure 15 On/OFF Paper Feed Switch The printer is factory installed. If a printer is added later, it should be installed by an authorized service technician. -
Page 31: Paper Roll Replacement
RINTER Note Be Sure Feed End is Cut feed end of new paper roll Shiny Cut Straight Across Metal straight across for ease of re- Strip Spindle placement. Slot Paper Roll Replacement 1. To remove the old paper roll core, lift up and snap out. -
Page 32: Printer Removal (Mc10)
RINTER Printer Removal (MC10) 1. Lift the printer out of the recess. 2. Rest the printer on the top cover while cleaning the recess. It is not necessary to disconnect the printer cables. 3. When installing the printer, tuck the Lift the excess cable into the recess. -
Page 33: Operator Maintenance
(especially the bottom). Caution Clean the chamber, trays and rack with Harvey Never use a wire brush, steel wool, brand chamber cleaner. Harvey Chamber abrasive cleaners or cleaning Cleaner works best in a dry chamber at room agents containing chloride. -
Page 34: Cleaning And Disinfecting Exterior Surfaces
PERATOR AINTENANCE Caution Wipe all residue from the surfaces with a Do not use steam to disinfect or dampened, lint-free cloth. clean the sterilizer cabinet. Extreme high temperatures could cause plastic parts to Cleaning and Disinfecting become distorted. Exterior Surfaces The exterior surfaces may be cleaned and disinfected with agents typically found in dental Caution... -
Page 35: Cleaning Reservoir Filter
PERATOR AINTENANCE 2. Insert the drain fitting on the other end Hot Surface of the plastic tubing into the drain port. Burn Hazard: The water may As soon as the drain fitting locks into be HOT if a cycle has been run place, water will begin to exit the drain. -
Page 36: Cleaning Chamber Filter Screen
PERATOR AINTENANCE Cleaning Chamber Filter Screen Hot Surface 1. Pull the filter screen assembly out of the Burn Hazard: Be sure sterilizer is water fill port inside the chamber. cool before removing chamber filter screen. 2. Clean any deposits from the screen using a small stiff-bristled brush (toothbrush) or ultrasonic cleaner. -
Page 37: When Required
PERATOR AINTENANCE Hot Surface Burn Hazard: Do not empty the collection bottle when the sterilizer is in operation. Note When Required It is important to periodically check the water in the collection Emptying Non-Recirculating bottle. Failure to empty the bottle when full will result in water Collection Bottle overflowing onto surrounding... -
Page 38: Every 6 Months
PERATOR AINTENANCE 4. Insert the retainer inside the gasket (outer lip of retainer against gasket) as Warning shown. Burn Hazard: Steam blow-off will be discharged when the ring on 5. Slide the gasket and retainer assembly the relief valve is pulled. To onto the center stud of the door plate prevent possible burns from and secure it finger tight (firm). -
Page 39: Cleaning Non-Recirculating Water Cooling Tank
PERATOR AINTENANCE Cleaning Non-Recirculating Water Hot Surface Cooling Tank Burn Hazard: Do not clean the The non-recirculating water cooling tank should tank when the sterilizer is in be drained and rinsed out every six months. Do operation. Allow the Non- not clean the tank when the sterilizer is in recirculating Cooling Tank to cool operation. -
Page 40: Recommended Spare Parts
Recommended Spare Parts Warning Note Electrical shock Hazard: Do not Refer to Service Manual 2-350409 remove access covers. This for piping schematic, and servicing equipment should only be procedures. Refer to Parts Catalog serviced by qualified personnel. 2-350410 for illustrated parts list. The following parts should be kept on hand for prompt replacement when needed. -
Page 41: Installation
Installation Warning Note Explosion Hazard: Do not locate this The MC8 weighs 55 lbs. (25 kg); sterilizer in areas where explosive the MC10 weighs 70 lbs. (32 kg). anesthetics are used or stored. An The sterilizer should be lifted by two explosion could occur, causing persons and transported on a cart. -
Page 42: Non-Recirculating Water Accessory Installation
NSTALLATION Non-Recirculating Water Accessory Installation Step 1 Step 2 Attach discharge hose Remove cap from non-recirculating assembly from cooling tank to non-recirculating discharge port on discharge port. rear of sterilizer and discard. Tighten nut finger tight, plus 1/4 turn with wrench. 1/4 Turn Step 3 Automatic... -
Page 43: Setting The Clock/Calendar
NSTALLATION Setting the Clock/Calendar 1. Plug in the power cord, but do not press controls ON. The software will perform a self-test, then the time and date will be displayed. 2. Press PROGRAM/SET switch. a. The hour will flash: 12:00 AM JAN 01 1998 Use the UP arrow to set the hour ahead or the down arrow to set it back. - Page 44 NSTALLATION d. The month will flash: 12:00 AM JAN 01 1998 Use the arrows to set the month. Press PROGRAM/SET to store. e. The day will flash: 12:00 AM JAN 01 1998 Use the arrows to set the day. Press PROGRAM/SET to store.
- Page 45 NSTALLATION Warning 1. Activate the non-recirculating feature: Non-Recirculating Option must be installed before proceeding. Press and release OFF switch, then press again and hold. Do not Note release. This operation requires the use of two hands. You must tell the sterilizer that the non-recirculating feature is ready.
- Page 46 Installation Caution 2. Press PROGRAM/SET after each of the The following messages will following messages. appear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in LOG ERXX XXXXX improper operating conditions. DATE TIME Press PROGRAM/SET DIAGNOSTICS Press PROGRAM/SET 12 HOUR CLOCK Press PROGRAM/SET DATE FORMAT M/D/Y...
- Page 47 NSTALLATION DECIMAL POINT “.” Press PROGRAM/SET MODEL MC8 OR MC10 Press PROGRAM/SET CONFIGURATION HARVEY Press PROGRAM/SET STANDARD UNIT Press PROGRAM/SET 3. When RECIRCULATE is displayed, press either the up or down arrow to change to NON-RECIRCULATE. RECIRCULATE Press UP or DOWN arrow.
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Page 48: Technical Data
Technical Data MC10 Cabinet Size 13-1/2” W x 16” H x 22” L 16” W x 18” H x 23” L (33 mm W x 406mm H x 559mm L) (406mm W x 457mm H x 584mm L) Chamber Size 8”... -
Page 49: Appendix
Appendix Voltage Conversion Warning (Dual Voltage Models Only) Unplug power cord before removing any access panels. Voltage conversion should be performed by a qualified service technician. 1. Remove the left side panel (4 screws), the pressure relief valve deflection cover (MC8 Only — 1 screw), and the Note rear access panel (2 screws). -
Page 50: 115 Vac To 230 Vac
PPENDIX 115 VAC to 230 VAC Parts Required • Two 8 Amp time delay fuses (Part No. 264306) • Suitable 230 VAC plug or plug adapter 1. On the Power I/O PC Board: Remove jumpers from J5 to J7 and J3 to J8. Install jumper from J7 to J8. - Page 51 PPENDIX Figure 32 Power I/O PC Board (230 VAC)
- Page 52 PPENDIX Figure 33 MC10 Transformer PC Board (230 VAC)
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Page 53: 230 Vac To 115 Vac
PPENDIX 230 VAC to 115 VAC Parts Required • two 15 AMP time delay fuses (Part No. 266058) • jumper for Power I/O Board • jumper for Transformer PC Board • suitable 115 VAC plug or plug adapter 1. On the Power I/O PC Board: Remove jumper from J7 to J8. - Page 54 PPENDIX Figure 34 Power I/O Board (230 VAC)
- Page 55 PPENDIX Figure 35 MC10 Transformer PC Board (115 VAC)
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Page 56: Two-Year Limited Warranty
Two Year Limited Warranty Barnstead|Thermolyne Corporation warrants that if a product manufactured by Barnstead|Thermolyne and sold by it within the continental United States or Canada proves to be defective in material or construction, it will provide you, without charge, for a period of ninety (90) days, the labor, and a period of two (2) years, the parts, necessary to remedy any such defect.