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Sturdy SA-300VMA Instruction Manual

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SA-300VMA / SA-300VMA-R
Instruction Manual
Please read manual carefully before using and keep it well.

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  • Page 1 “ ” “ ” SA-300VMA / SA-300VMA-R Instruction Manual Please read manual carefully before using and keep it well.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.12 Placement for items to be sterilized ................26 6.12.1 Sterilization for Implements ................27 6.12.2 Glassware ......................27 7. Recorder (SA-300VMA-R) ..................... 29 7.1 Intended use ......................... 29 7.2 Recording contents ....................... 29 7.2.1 Description of Detail Content ................30 7.2.2 Description of Summary Contents ..............
  • Page 4 7.4 Recorder panel ......................34 7.5 Function description of the recorder ................34 7.5.1 General ....................... 35 7.5.1.1 Stand-by mode ....................35 7.5.1.2 Recording mode ....................35 7.5.1.3 Adjusting mode ....................36 7.5.2 Set up ......................... 37 7.5.2.1 Set up date and time ..................37 7.5.2.2 Set up unit (temperature and pressure) ............

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1. Important Safety Instructions In order to clearly indicate the extent of the harm, loss or damage which may result from falling to heed these precautions and the degree of their urgency, the precaution have been classified into the three categories of Danger, Warning and Caution. Danger: This indicates an imminently hazardous situation arising from the mishandling or mis-operation of the unit which, if not avoided, might cause the death or serious injury of the operator or other persons.
  • Page 6 Warning: The door must be closed completely during operation of the unit. If the “DOOR” indicator light illuminates, it means that the door is not closed properly. Warning: Clean the water filter located at the back of the unit at least once per month. Refer to Maintenance Instructions.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Safety Symbols And Notes

    2. Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes Caution, consult instruction manual for use Protective earth (ground) Alternating Current Attention! Hot surface Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    3. Unpacking Caution: It will require at least two (2) or more people to carry the sterilizer to avoid dropping it off by mistake. Wall Base Figure 1 Cut the banding Lift off the top cover of the carton Remove the wall and the foam packaging inserts Carefully move the sterilizer from the packaging base Check all accessories are present as follows (accessories are packed inside the sterilizer chamber):...

  • Page 9: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1 Environment This equipment has been designed for use in accordance with the International EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standards. In view of different environments, please follow the instructions given below to eliminate interference, if necessary. Move the equipment or rotate its direction; Enlarge the space between the equipment and other machines;...
  • Page 10 And keep this autoclave in level condition then press the . To fix the machine. Wall At least 10 cm Wall At least 20 cm SA-300VMA STURDY ！ At least 10 cm STERI TEMP Wall STERI ITEM...
  • Page 11 Warning: Waste water must be brought into the public water piping in accordance with the local rules or requirements, i.e. only non-hazardous liquids may be disposed in public sewage! C. Install the heater cover as Figure 4. Air filter SA-300VMA STURDY ！ Heater cover Door handle...
  • Page 12 D. Install the sterilization basket as Figure 5. Cover of basket Sterilization basket Figure 5 Close the door and press Door handle. Ensure the Power Switch is in OFF “O” position, and then plug the power cord into a separate (dedicated) mains socket. Warning: A separate (dedicated) socket is required for the sterilizer.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    5. Introduction 5.1 Intended Use This product is a vertical high pressure steam sterilizer which is designed and developed for the sterilization of wrapped and unwrapped items. It can also perform sterilization of liquid which is not for medical purpose. 5.2 Description of the Sterilizer 5.2.1 External View Door handle...

  • Page 14: Internal Configuration

    5.2.2 Internal Configuration Water Level Sensor Over temperature controller Heate Exhaust Figure 8...

  • Page 15: Control Panel (Liquid Program)

    Process Status Indicator Individual LED light to Low Water Indicator Light indicate the current status SA-300VMA Indicates the water level is of the sterilization below the minimum level or the program. program has been unable to Vacuum ...

  • Page 16: Control Panel (Re-Dry Program)

    Indicates over-temperature or Display “REC” with recorder type (optional). over-pressure in the chamber. Process Status Indicator SA-300MA SA-300VMA Individual LED light to Low Water Indicator Light indicate the current status Indicates the water level is of the sterilization below the minimum level or the program.

  • Page 17: Operation

    6. Operation 6.1 Operation Overview 6.1.1 Re-Dry Program Put the sterilization items and close door Standard Sterilization Program Select Sterilization Temp.121°C or 134°C Select Re-Dry Button Select Sterilization Item Select Dry Time 0/15/30/35/40 min. Press “START” Button Vacuum, Add Water and Heat Re-Dry (10 min.) Repeat Vacuum and Heat steps for 4 times, and then...

  • Page 18: Liquid Program

    6.1.2 Liquid Program Put the sterilization items and close door Standard Sterilization Program Select Sterilization Temp.121°C or 134°C Select Liquid Program Select Sterilization Item Button Select Dry/No Dry 0/15/30/35/40 min. Press “START” Button Vacuum, Add Water and Heat Liquid Program Heat to Sterilization Repeat Vacuum and Heat steps for 4 times, and then Heat to Selected Sterilization Temperature.

  • Page 19: Pump Test / Bd Test / Prion

    6.1.3 PUMP test / BD test / PRION Put the sterilization items and close door B.D. test, PRION Pump Test Press “START” Button Vacuum, Add Water and Heat Vacuum (10 min.) Repeat Vacuum and Heat steps for 4 times, and then Heat to Selected Sterilization Temperature.

  • Page 20: Prepare Sterilization

    6.2 Prepare Sterilization Follow “4. Installation” to finish installation first. Follow “4.2 Install the sterilizer” to make sure the water inside reservoir is sufficient. C. Check the Pressure Gauge is reading ZERO, and then open the door by turning the door knob 90°...
  • Page 21 Warning: The door must be closed completely during operation of the unit. If the “DOOR” indicator light illuminates, it means that the door is not closed properly. Figure 10...

  • Page 22: Standard Sterilization Program

    6.3 Standard Sterilization Program Before start Sterilization program please refer to “6.2 Prepare Sterilization” section. How to set the Standard Sterilization program 121°C or 134°C 120°C 103°C 0 bar (Room Temp.)°C (kgf/cm Vacuum Figure 11 C. Press “STERI TEMP” to select 121°C or 134°C D.

  • Page 23: Re-Dry Program (Exclusive Either To Liquid Functions)

    On completion, the buzzer will sound same time the display will flash. The program has finished when the buzzer STOPS and the COMPLETE indicator light is illuminated on the Process Status Indicator. Warning: If the COMPLETE indicator light was not lit, the cycle has failed and should be run again.

  • Page 24: Liquid Program (Optional, Exclusive Either To Re-Dry Function)

    6.5 Liquid Program (optional, exclusive either to Re-Dry function) Before start Sterilization program please refer to “6.2 Prepare Sterilization” section. How to set the Liquid program 121°C 0 bar (Room Temp.)°C (kgf/cm Figure 14 Caution: After the sterilization step finished, the unit will take to exhaust spontaneously.
  • Page 25 On completion, the buzzer will sound same time the display will flash. The program has finished when the buzzer STOPS and the COMPLETE indicator light is illuminated on the Process Status Indicator. Warning: If the COMPLETE indicator light was not lit, the cycle has failed and should be run again.

  • Page 26: Prion Program

    6.6 PRION Program Before start Sterilization program please refer to “6.2 Prepare Sterilization” section. How to set the PRION program 134°C 120°C 103 °C 0 bar (Room Temp.)°C (kgf/cm Vacuum Figure 16 C. Press to start “PRION Program”. The corresponding sterilization time will be: Sterilization Time 18min.

  • Page 27: Test Program

    Open the door and take out the sterilized items. Warning: Check the Pressure Gauge is reading ZERO before opening the door. Warning: Beware of steam when opening door after a sterilization cycle. Warning: Be careful when removing the sterilized items as the metal surfaces might still be hot.
  • Page 28 illuminated LED on the Process Status Indicator. (Figure 19) Note: The DRY step won’t be performed. Figure 19 On completion, the buzzer will sound same time the display will flash. The program has finished when the buzzer STOPS and the COMPLETE indicator light is illuminated on the Process Status Indicator.

  • Page 29: Pump Test Program

    6.8 PUMP TEST Program Before start Sterilization program please refer to “6.2 Prepare Sterilization” section. How to set the PUMP TEST program 0 kgf/cm (0 bar) Vacuum Figure 20 C. Press to start “PUMP TEST Program”. The corresponding sterilization time will be: Sterilization Time Sterilization Temperature Dry Time...

  • Page 30: Vacuum Release

    Warning: Check the Pressure Gauge is reading ZERO before opening the door. 6.9 Vacuum Release Press the Vacuum/Pressure Release Button to release the chamber pressure. The message “OP” will be displayed to notify operation. Please check the Pressure Gauge is reading ZERO before opening the door 6.10 Reset / Stop Press the RESET/STOP Button...

  • Page 31: Sterilization For Implements

    Warning: To sterilize absorbent cotton or woolen, please wrap it with sterilizing pouch to avoid piping clog. 6.12.1 Sterilization for Implements Place implements on the tray evenly according to Figure 22, Figure 23. Do not pile up nor overlap each implement. Figure 22 Figure 23 6.12.2 Glassware...
  • Page 32 Items should not be allowed to touch the walls of the Chamber as the hot metal can damage the item. Loose lid 2/3 full Figure 24...

  • Page 33: Recorder (Sa-300Vma-R)

    7. Recorder (SA-300VMA-R) 7.1 Intended use This paperless Recorder records the sterilization temperature, theoretical steam pressure and real time information during each cycle as an optional method of printer. It records the specified information onto an USB flash drive, in the Excel csv (Comma Separated Values) format which compatible with Microsoft®...

  • Page 34: Description Of Detail Content

    7.2.1 Description of Detail Content Printer output Description Model number MODEL:SA-300VMA-R Software version installed in this autoclave Version:V0.99 Series number SN：161005204-001 Program selected Program： 134 Unwrapped Sterilization temperature Ster. Temp：134 ºC Sterilization duration Ster. Time： 4 m Dry duration Dry Time： 15 m Date and Time of sterilization Date：2020/03/13...

  • Page 35: Description Of Summary Contents

    Program complete Message of ending recording Signature:___________ Signature office 7.2.2 Description of Summary Contents Printer output Description Model number MODEL:SA-300VMA-R Software version installed in this autoclave Version:V0.99 Series number SN：161005204-001 Program selected Program： 134 Unwrapped Sterilization temperature Ster. Temp：134 ºC Sterilization duration Ster.
  • Page 36 040:20 136.6 2.14 every 1 minutes after 043:22 98.2 0.08 “S00”; and also the last 058:31 111.3 0.07 sterilization time 059:32 111.2 0.08 exhaust of water and steam dry time-started dry time-finished end of recording The maximum and minimum temperature Ster.

  • Page 37: Storage Medium

    7.3 Storage medium Use only recommended storage medium by the manufacturer such as USB (2.0) flash drive. You should format your storage medium prior insert into the Recorder for the first time. You can operate on the files in this card in PC via a card reader. Data will be stored under the root directory only.

  • Page 38: Recorder Panel

    7.4 Recorder panel ▲Increase button 1) to move cursor backward LCD: 2) to advance digits 1）Display date and time 2）Display chamber temperature 3）Recording status SET button： Decrease button ▼ 1）to set the parameter 1) to move cursor 2）to confirm adjustment forward 2) to decrease digits USB port...

  • Page 39: General

    7.5.1 General There are 3 types of operation modes for the recorder, they are stand-by mode, recording mode, and adjusting mode. 7.5.1.1 Stand-by mode The date and time will be displayed after turn on the main power, and low battery symbol will flash for charging and/or low battery as shown in Figure 27.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Mode

    Please Wait ! Data transfer 2019- Apr-24 Data transfer… Completed 13:30:30 Figure 29 Note 1: If none of the USB flash drive being detected before completing a sterilization cycle, 2 warming messages “E105: No USB memory” followed by a buzzer alarm are presented.

  • Page 41: Set Up

    7.5.2 Set up 7.5.2.1 Set up date and time Press “SET” button for adjusting the parameters of the recorder while in the stand-by mode. Press increase (▲) or decrease (▼) until “1. Date / Time” displayed as shown in Figure 31. 1.

  • Page 42: Remove Usb

    The sequence is in the order of Temperature - Pressure each time you press the “Set” button. After entering the unit, press “Set” button returns to the Set manual, and then to choose “8. EXIT” press “Set” button again returns to the stand-by mode as shown in Figure 32. 7.5.2.3 Remove USB Caution: The data may be damaged if not follow this operation to detach the USB flash drive properly.

  • Page 43: Download

    7.5.2.4 Download Warning: The recorder can operate without a USB flash drive, but the data stored in the recorder will be overwritten by the next sterilization data if the recorder memory is full. Manufacturers strongly recommend that you use a USB flash drive as a storage medium and always back up the USB flash drive to a secure area.

  • Page 44: Cycle

    5. Printer Figure 40 Press the Setup button to select the printer contents, then press the (▲) and/or (▼) buttons to select as shown in Figure 41. Printer: ON Figure 41 Press “SET” button returns to the Back to previous page. 7.5.2.6 SN: Press the "SET"...

  • Page 45: Message And Troubleshooting (For Recorder)

    7.6 Message and troubleshooting (for recorder) Symptom Solution No display - Turn on the main switch. - Plug the power cable. - Check if bad connection. - Contact local distributor for service E101: Temp. Sensor fail - Contact local distributor for service E103: Pressure sensor - Contact local distributor for service fail...

  • Page 46: Test Instructions

    8. Test Instructions 8.1 Biological performance of sterilizers It is commonly used as a challenge organism for sterilization validation studies and periodic check of sterilization cycles. The biological indicator contains spores of the organism on filter paper inside a vial. After sterilizing, the cap is closed, an ampoule of growth medium inside of the vial is crushed and the whole vial is incubated.

  • Page 47: Air Removal (Bowie-Dick Type Test Pack)

    8.2 Air removal (Bowie-Dick type test pack) A commercially available Bowie-Dick type test pack that is of a size appropriate to the chamber being tested. The indicator is a heat sensitive sheet that is placed in the middle of a packet made up of various layers of paper and foam rubber.
  • Page 48 4. After processing, wear heat-resistant glover to remove the Cube from the sterilizer and allow to cool. Warning: The metal clamp is hot at this stage of test. 5. Unlock the swing-bar and remove the indicator sheet from the center of the Cube. 6.

  • Page 49: Helix Test

    8.3 Helix test The Helix test represents a hollow A-type load, i.e. the load with the most critical characteristics. Carry out the test as follows (Example of TST LOADCHEK STEAM): Warning: TST LOADCHEK STEAM is trademark of ALBERT BROWNE LTD., 1.
  • Page 50 Warning: The HELIX Test kit will be very hot! 6. Open the capsule and remove the test strip. 7. Please ask your dealer of HELIX test. 8. The result is as follows: Incorrect result: Figure 48 Incorrect result: Figure 49 correct result: Figure 50...

  • Page 51: Maintenance Instructions

    9. Maintenance Instructions Warning: Failure to follow the Maintenance Instructions will adversely affect performance and lifespan of the sterilizer, and may invalidate the warranty. Warning: Before conducting maintenance, please turn off the sterilizer and disconnect from the power supply. Check the sterilizer has cooled down to room temperature. Warning: Make sure that pressure gauge is reading ZERO before opening the door.
  • Page 52 CAUTION: Place a towel underneath the filter tap to avoid leakage. Counterclockwise Filter Nut Towel Figure 51 Take out the filter following the direction of the arrow. Figure 52 Take out the filter carefully, and flush it with water to clean it. Assemble it back as shown in Figure 53.
  • Page 53 Figure 53 Install the filter following the direction of the arrow. Lock the filter nut clockwise.

  • Page 54: Monthly

    9.3 Monthly Use the non-corrosive cleaner and stiff bristled brush or sponge to clean the water level sensor at the bottom of the chamber as Figure 54. Clean the dirt off at filter of the bottom of the chamber as Figure 54. Caution: Clean the dirt off from the sides of the sensor is more important than the tip.

  • Page 55: Annually

    9.4 Annually Caution: An annual maintenance service by a trained engineer is necessary. Contact your distributor for details. The following maintenance instructions are for your reference only. Calibrate the temperature during sterilization process. (Use biological indicators to test the validity of sterilization) Check if there’s any leakage of the piping.

  • Page 56: Silicone Door Gasket

    9.4.1 Silicone door gasket How to replace the silicone door gasket: 1. Remove the gasket assembly from the door groove, and then take out the door gasket frame, door gasket plate from the old gasket. Install the door gasket frame, door gasket plate to the new gasket as shown in Figure 55.
  • Page 57 Door Groove Refer to Figure 58 for details Door Figure 57 Door Gasket Frame Door Gasket Plate Silicone Door Gasket Thick end of Silicone Door Gasket Figure 58 Caution: Assembly direction - toward the thick end of the Door Groove. Caution: The old gasket should be disposed in accordance with the local laws.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Symptoms Problem Possible Cause Solution The main cable is Plug in the sterilizer and turn on the socket unplugged or the switch. socket switch is off. Power Forget to turn on the indicator isn’t Press the Power switch to ON ”I” position. switch.

  • Page 59: List Of Error Codes

    10.2 List of Error Codes ERROR Description CODE K-type sensor in chamber is out of connection (Emergency light illuminates) The door is not closed completely (Door light illuminates) Sterilization temperature over than 137°C (Emergency light illuminates) The water tank is in LOW WATER condition (LOW-WATER light illuminates) Water in the chamber is not enough in first 5 min.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    11. Specifications Model SA-300VMA SA-300VMA-R Chamber Capacity (L) Maximum Instrument Length (mm) Maximum Load (unpouched) (g) 10,000 Maximum Load (pouched) (g) 1,000 External Dimensions (mm) 980(D) x 600(W) x 600 (H) Chamber Size (mm) 300 Diameter x 710 Depth Gross Weight (kg)

  • Page 61: Warranty

    Or the products were altered or repaired by anyone other than qualified service personnel. The liability of Sturdy Industrial Co.‚ Ltd. is limited to repair of replacement and under no circumstances shall “STURDY” be liable for any collateral consequential damages or loss. This guarantee specifically excludes the expendables and consumable.
  • Page 64 Name Sturdy Autoclave Sterilizer SA-300VMA / SA-300VMA-R Model Manufacturer Sturdy Industrial Co. Ltd. Address 168, Sec. 1, Zhongxing Rd., Wugu District, New Taipei City, 24872, Taiwan EC Representative APEX MEDICAL S.L. Elcano 9, 6 ª planta 48008 Bilbao. Vizcaya SPAIN...

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