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Steris ML 200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for
ML 200
Washer/Disinfector
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To prevent accidents
and reduce the risk of
damaging the machine,
read the Operating Instructions before
installing or using the machine.
M.-Nr. 04 666 542

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for ML 200 Washer/Disinfector ö To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Instructions before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 666 542...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the machine..........4 Indications for use .
  • Page 3 Contents Washer/Disinfector operation ........34 Cycle Operation .

  • Page 4: Guide To The Machine

    Guide to the machine Guide to the machine 1 CHECK WATER INLET/DRAIN 5 Cycle phase indicator lights indicator light 6 Indicator display field 2 REACTIVATE WATER SOFTENER 7 Door release button indicator light 8 On-Off button 3 ADD LIQUID DETERGENT indicator light 9 Cycle selector touch pads 4 ADD NEUTRALIZING AGENT...
  • Page 5 Guide to the machine 10 Filter combination 12 Dispenser for liquid surfactant with dosage selector 11 Salt container socket (water softener) 13 Level indicator...

  • Page 6: Indications For Use

    Indications for use IMPORTANT: Centers for Disease Con- High-level disinfection trol Publication PB85-923404, Guide- The ML 200 Washer/Disinfector is suit- line for Handwashing and Hospital Envi- able for automatic treatment of medical ronmental Control, 1985, defines the instruments and accessories. It cleans...

  • Page 7: Cleaning Without Disinfection

    Please refer to "Cycle selection" for de- about the suitability of a specific item. tailed information. The ML 200 Washer/Disinfector is an ef- fective processor for many medical in- struments and accessories. It is an effi- cient washer and, when a disinfection cycle has been selected, it thermally disinfects at 200°F (93°C).

  • Page 8: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following is a summary of the safety precautions which must be observed when operating and servicing this equipment. These precautions are repeated (in whole or in part), where applicable throughout the manual. All relevant safety procedures must be obeyed.
  • Page 9 Only use detergents which have been inner area of the instruments should be approved of by STERIS. Use of any made. Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) in- other products may cause personal in- struments should preferably be processed jury, invalidate the disinfection results using the DISIN VARIO 93°C-10 MIN or...
  • Page 10 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – BURN HAZARD: WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK Allow accessories to cool to room HAZARD: Washer/disinfector must temperature before unloading. Any be correctly grounded! water which may have collected in in- WARNING – POTENTIAL BIOHA- correctly loaded items will be very hot ZARD: Always use DISINFECTION and should be emptied into the wash cycles when processing medical instru-...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: If instruments have to be dry for further instrument pro- cessing, the drying option of ML 200 may not be sufficient. In these cases use ML 222 with a forced air drying unit (TA).

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD: Do not install the washer/disinfector in area where flammable com- pounds/vapors are present. IMPORTANT: The machine should only be installed by a competent contractor. The contractor should be experienced in installing machines that require elec- trical hook-up as well as plumbing.
  • Page 13 Installation To re-assemble: Replace plastic protective cap, kick- plate facing and service panel in the reverse order which they were removed. Make sure the grounding lead is reconnected. Do not use silicone sealant to seal the gaps between the machine and any neighboring units as this will hin- der ventilation to the circulation pump.

  • Page 14: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection IMPORTANT: All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in compliance with all local and na- tional electrical codes. Before making any connections, check that the voltage shown on the data plate corresponds to your power sup- ply.

  • Page 15: Plumbing

    35 and 145 psi (2.5 - 10.0 bar). If the water pressure is not The machine is supplied with two within this range, the STERIS 5 ft (1.5 m) long flexible drain hoses Engineering Service can advise you with an inner diameter of 3/4’’ (2 cm).

  • Page 16: Help To Protect Our Environment

    Help to protect our environment Help to protect our environment Disposal of the packaging material Disposal of your old machine The transport and protective packa- Old machines contain materials which ging is mostly manufactured from the can be recycled. Please contact your following reusable materials: local salvage yard about potential recy- cling options before disposal.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Water Softener

    Adjusting the water softener Adjusting the water softener To avoid the build-up of calcium de- °d mmol/ ° f °e Time posits on items being cleaned and dis- gr/gal CaCO 3 set- infected in the washer/disinfector, the ting water may need to be softened (where 1.07 10.7 1.25...
  • Page 18 Adjusting the water softener 4. Press the DRYING touch pad as many times as necessary for the desired value to appear in the dis- play field. 5. Press the START touch pad. "SP" appears in the display field. 6. Press START once more. The setting will now be stored.

  • Page 19: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door Press the DOOR button on the con- trol panel and open the door. WARNING – BURN HAZARD: Ex- cept for emergency, do not open door when cycle is in process. In an emergency, first stop the cycle by pressing ON/OFF button.

  • Page 20: Loading The Washer/Disinfector

    Loading the washer/disinfector Loading the washer/disinfector 3. Load the items to be cleaned so the CAUTION: Use only accessories water will come into contact with all specifically designed for this equip- surfaces. This ensures that they will ment. be properly cleaned and disinfected. Do not place items to be cleaned in- The washer/disinfector normally uses side other pieces where they may be...

  • Page 21: Loading The Washer/Disinfector

    Loading the washer/disinfector Loading the washer/disinfector Loading examples STERIS offers a wide variety of baskets WARNING – FALL HAZARD: To pre- and inserts for all kind of medical appli- vent falls, keep floors dry by immedi- cations. For more information, please ately wiping up any spilled liquids in see the separate product literature.
  • Page 22 Loading the washer/disinfector ME00-147 ME00-327 2-Level Mobile Unit (empty) Upper basket with 28 injection nozzles Features 28 jets/funnels for direct injec- with 2 levels for mesh trays. tion of water into loaded hollow instru- ments like syringe tips or evacuation tips. ME00-417 ME00-416 ENT Insert...

  • Page 23: Adjustable Upper Basket

    Loading the washer/disinfector Application technology Adjustable upper basket Adjustable upper baskets can be used in this machine. They can be raised or lowered by " (2 cm) from the initial setting. In the middle position, the upper bas- ket will accommodate: instruments, utensils, accessories and inserts up to 7- "...

  • Page 24: Loading Instructions For Mis Injector Mobile Unit Me00-450

    Loading instructions for MIS injector mobile unit ME00-450 Loading instructions for MIS injector mobile unit ME00-450 Do not load the lower levels with more inserts than as shown above in the example (from left to right ME00-457, ME00-460, ME00-451) Trocars of a wider diameter will be cleaned more effectively in the front or the rear position of the row of jets.
  • Page 25 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ML 200 Washer/Disinfector To the person responsible for the machine: Make this pull-out with the Warning and Safety Instructions available to any operators of the machine. Place it near the machine, where it can be seen.
  • Page 26 Only use detergents which have been inner area of the instruments should be approved of by STERIS. Use of any made. Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) in- other products may cause personal in- struments should preferably be processed jury, invalidate the disinfection results using the DISIN VARIO 93°C-10 MIN or...
  • Page 27 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – BURN HAZARD: WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK Allow accessories to cool to room HAZARD: Washer/disinfector must temperature before unloading. Any be correctly grounded! water which may have collected in in- WARNING – POTENTIAL BIOHA- correctly loaded items will be very hot ZARD: Always use DISINFECTION and should be emptied into the wash cycles when processing medical instru-...
  • Page 28 CAUTION: If instruments have to be dry for further instrument pro- cessing, the drying option of ML 200 may not be sufficient. In these cases use ML 222 with a forced air drying unit (TA).
  • Page 29 Loading instructions for MIS injector mobile unit ME00-450 Loading instructions for MIS injector mobile unit ME00-450 Connect MIS instruments which can- ME00-457 Insert for separable MIS not be dismantled, and have an irrig- instruments ation channel connector, to the water Place the handles of modular shaft circuit with the ME00-448 tube with instruments into the side compart-...
  • Page 30 Loading instructions for MIS injector mobile unit ME00-450 Take apart trocar sleeves and push Opening spring ME00-456 on to the corresponding injector jets. For MIS instruments which are ME00-454 for Trocar sleeves sprung to stay closed and cannot be 10-15 mm Ø taken apart, scissors, forceps etc., ME00-464 with ME00-454...
  • Page 31 ME00-448 tube with please contact our professional advi- Luer lock adapters. sory team at STERIS. Connect narrow (Veress) cannulae so that they lie at an angle with Luer lock adapters ME00-449, or fix on the jet with a spring clip.

  • Page 32: Adding Ml Neutral Ph Detergent

    Rinse I with neutralizing agent dis- switch ”A”, located on the left hand pensed", refer to ”Programming spe- end of the control panel, for 3 cial functions”. minutes. * Contact your STERIS representative for ordering information.
  • Page 33 4. Place the siphon tube from the neu- tralizer dispensing pump firmly in the opening of the ML Neutralizer con- tainer. * Contact your STERIS representative for ordering information.

  • Page 34: Adding Detergent

    Neutral pH detergent* as a liquid deter- Upon installation, or when the DETER- gent is recommended. GENT indicator light comes on: * Contact your STERIS representative for ordering 1. Replace the detergent container with information. a new one. 2. Place the blue siphon tube firmly in the opening of the detergent con- tainer (see illustration).

  • Page 35: Priming The Liquid Dispensing System

    Adding detergent Adding detergent Priming the liquid dispensing system Before using the washer/disinfector for the first time, or if the washer/disinfec- tor has been operated with an empty detergent container, the dispensing sys- tem must be primed. Please proceed as follows: Press the ON/OFF button to turn the washer/disinfector off.

  • Page 36: Cycle Selection

    Cycle selection Cycle selection The different cycles and their applications are described in the following cycle charts. Cycle Application Detergent Please follow manufacturer’s instructions. To rinse heavily soiled instruments None RINSE e.g. after soaking them in a disinfecting agent to avoid the build-up of foam in the machine. DISINFECTION For protein soils (such as blood and Preferably a neutral liquid...
  • Page 37 Cycle selection Cycle phase Pre- Cleaning Chemical Interim rinse I Interim rinse Final rinse Drying rinse and/or disinfection (with and/or phase thermal neutrali- disinfection disinfection zation*) 45°C** 93°C** (AD***) 93°C 80°C (AD***) 93°C 80°C (AD***) See “Programming Special Functions” to add neutralizer during Interim Rinse I phase.

  • Page 38: Washer/Disinfector Operation

    Washer/Disinfector operation Washer/Disinfector operation NOTE: Provided the START touch pad WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY has not yet been pressed, a mistakenly HAZARD: Do not allow small child- selected cycle may be changed by ren or unauthorized personnel ac- pressing the appropriate touch pad to cess to the washer/disinfector or its select the correct cycle, then pressing controls.

  • Page 39: Cycle Phase Indicators

    CAUTION: If instruments have to be dry for further instrument process- ing, the drying option of ML 200 may not be sufficient. In these cases use ML 222 with a forced air drying unit (TA).

  • Page 40: Interrupting A Cycle

    Washer/Disinfector operation IMPORTANT: The disinfection cycle Interrupting a cycle should not be interrupted, as this would Once a cycle is running, it should only affect the disinfection result. If interrup- be interrupted in extreme cases, such tion is necessary, the entire cycle must as when articles in the washer/disinfec- be repeated.

  • Page 41: Unloading The Washer/Disinfector

    Unloading the washer/disinfector Unloading the washer/disinfector 1. When the cycle is finished, the indica- 4. Open the door partially (about 4 in- tor light next to the START touch pad ches[10 cm]). Let the load cool will go out. down for about 10-15 minutes. Dur- ing this time the load will usually dry.

  • Page 42: Programming Special Functions

    Programming special functions Programming special functions The following special functions can be 2. Adding ML Neutralizer in the "In- programmed where appropriate: terim Rinse I" phase of the cycle This special function should be se- 1. Extending the water inlet from 60 lected if signs of discoloration or corro- seconds to 120 seconds with level sion on instruments occur, especially at...
  • Page 43 Programming special functions The following options are possible: 3. Altering temperatures T1 (wash temperature) and T2 (final rinse tem- Setting Main Wash Rinse perature) in the DISINFECTION temperature temperature VARIO 93°C-10 MIN cycle 30 / 40 113°F (45°C) 200°F (93°C) CAUTION: The operator is respon- sible for monitoring and guaran- 30 / 41...

  • Page 44: Reactivating The Water Softener

    4.4 lbs (2 kg) of water softener salt. A granule size of 1 to 4 mm is recom- mended by STERIS. Do not use any other type of salt, it may damage the 1. Unscrew the filter insert from the salt water softener.
  • Page 45 9. Remove salt container slowly, allowing pressure to be released. Do not open by force, If you cannot unscrew it by hand, contact STERIS Engineering Service. 10. Screw the plastic lid back on the socket. 2. Unscrew the plastic cap in the base 11.

  • Page 46: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Press the 2 tabs together, remove WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK and clean the filter. Put the clean fil- HAZARD: Disconnect all utilities to ter back in position and press until it equipment before servicing. Do not clicks in place.

  • Page 47: Maintaining The Dispensing System

    Cleaning and care 3. Cleaning the water inlet filters Filters are incorporated into the stain- less steel housing located between the supply valve and the hose. The filters must be cleaned when dirty, otherwise insufficient water will flow into the wash cabinet. These filters must be periodically inspected based on the quality of incoming water.

  • Page 48: Correcting Minor Problems

    With the aid of the following explana- The REACTIVATION light is on tory notes, minor problems can be cor- Replenish the water softener. Please rected without contacting STERIS refer to "Reactivating the water sof- Engineering Service. tener". IMPORTANT: Any work on the washer/...
  • Page 49 If this switch trips repeatedly, contact loaded, within 6 hours of loading. STERIS Engineering Service before Was enough detergent used? Please using the washer/disinfector further. check the dosage of the detergent and adjust, if necessary. Too little as well as too much detergent may deteriorate the cleaning results.
  • Page 52 Copyright 1997 STERIS Corporation 0398 All Rights Reserved / 000 These instructions are printed on 100% recycled paper and are completely Biodegradable.

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