Important information for utilising the device ....7 Information when utilising as a medical device ..11 Product description............13 Scope of supply and equipment ........ 13 Elmasteam 8 basic med ........ 13 3.1.1 CE conformity declaration ......... 13 Operational method ........... 13 Technical data ............
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Content 6.3.2 Initial filling with the canister (option) ....46 Draining the device ............ 47 Handling in operation ............48 Working with the handpiece ........51 Working with the fixed nozzle ........53 Operation with Saturated Steam wet/dry (option for device with pump) ............
General points Elma Schmidbauer GmbH General points This operating manual is an integral part of the scope of delivery. It must be retained close to the device and provided with resale of device on the device. We retain the right to implement amendments and/or alterations through technical advancements compared to the illustrated design in this operating manual without prior notice.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Important safety instructions Labels and symbols in these instructions This symbol warns of a risk of injury caused by electricity. This symbol warns of a risk of personal injury from hot surfaces and liquids. This symbol warns of risk of injury from hot liquids and vapours.
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Important safety instructions Elma Schmidbauer GmbH CAREFUL Hot surface areas/hot vapours Injuries caused by burns or scalding! • Never reach into the area of the upper vents as they can heat up during operation! • The ventilation slots in the area of the safety valve can become hot after triggering by escaping steam! •...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Important safety instructions Meaning of symbols on the nameplate Attention Medical device Read the manual Manufacturer Date of production Order number Serial number Temperature limit Design pressure 900 kPa (=9 bar) CE mark Disposal information Important information for utilising the device Always implement the device according to the operating instructions.
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Unauthorised personnel, especially children, must never operate this device. Elma Schmidbauer products with the CE mark comply with the People with active European EMC and Low Voltage Directive and adhere to the...
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(Chapter 8) to ensure the functionality and safety of the device. Repair works must only be executed by authorised Elma professionals and service centres. Disconnect the power supply connection before commencing maintenance works or opening the device.
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Important safety instructions Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Elma Schmidbauer GmbH will reject all claims for damages or Disclaimer warranty claims when: • The product is utilised in any way for other than that intended use as referred to in this manual.
• single-use ESD (antistatic) gloves should be used. Information when utilising as a medical device The products of the Elmasteam 8 med Series are intended for Intended Use cleaning hard to reach areas on medical instruments. This cleaning is NOT a replacement for the subsequent cleaning, disinfection or sterilisation in automated standard processes (e.g.
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• For protection of the personnel in the area of instrument cleaning, a suitable suction device and drip device are strongly recommended. (e.g. Elma steam workplace with autonomous suction and Hepa Filter). • Wear a suitable mouth protection. Elmasteam 8...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Product description Safety equipment and devices The devices are equipped with all prescribed safety devices and/or equipment such as e.g.: • Safety pressure relief valve • Safety pressure vessel closure for inadmissible opening of the pressure vessel screw on the filler pipe.
Product description Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Rotary knob wet/dry (Setting the mixing ratio). Refer to Chapter 6.3 for a description Rotary knob for programme selection: Turn the rotary knob to select the function and press the rotary knob to confirm the selection.
Product description Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 3.6.4 Saturated steam wet/dry (optional) INFORMATION Saturated steam is available on the handpiece (Chapter 7.1 Working with the handpiece). Figure 3.6.4.1: Rotary knob wet/dry Turn the rotary knob (A) to the end-limit "wet" = 100 % operating with saturated steam.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Product description Figure 3.6.5.1: Rotary knob, programme selection steam outlet to drain the residual pressure in the pressure vessel (before opening the pressure vessel screw cap). Steam can be discharged through the handpiece or fixed nozzle (Chapter 7.4.1).
Product description Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 3.6.6 Handpiece (optional) Figure 3.6.6.1: Handpiece Activated Compressed Air (optional) Activated Steam Activated Steam (both buttons pressed) Nozzle Pipe Nozzle Pipe or optional Luer-Lock connection (MED) 3.6.7 Luer-Lock-connection (med) INFORMATION The Luer-Lock connection on the device is intended for connecting special adapters that are designed for cleaning the inside of hollow instruments.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Product description 3.6.8 Fixed nozzle (optional) INFORMATION The steam operation with the fixed nozzle will be activated via the foot switch. Figure 3.6.8.1: Fixed Nozzle Fixed Nozzle Elmasteam 8...
Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Installation and connection conditions Retain the original packaging when possible or dispose of it Packaging professionally in accordance with applicable waste disposal regulations. You can also return the surplus packaging (at your expense) to the manufacturer.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Connecting the DANGER Device to the Mains Supply Risk of electric shock! Serious injuries / death! • Connect the device to a suitable mains supply plug socket. • The technical data on the nameplate (in particular...
Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 4.1.1.1: Mains Supply Cable Assembling the fixed nozzle (option) INFORMATION Only assemble the fixed nozzle with switched off and depressurised devices! • To prevent that people could be scalded by built-up pressure causing accidentally escaping steam! •...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Figure 4.2.1: Union nut with dummy plugs Figure 4.2.2: Screwing on the Fixed Nozzle Figure 4.2.3: Pushing on the black protective cover onto the nut Elmasteam 8...
Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 4.2.1 Assembling the foot switch (option) Assembling the 1. The plug for the foot switch will be screwed onto the Foot Switch connection (Figure 4.2.1.1-A). Observe the plug direction when plugging in (Figure 4.2.1.2-B)! The plug clicks during rotation! Manually tighten the plug until it stops turning (Figure 4.2.1.3-...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Figure 4.2.1.4: Foot Switch Assembling the Compressed Air (option) INFORMATION Only assemble the compressed air when the device is switched off! • Connect the device to a compressed air supply with a maximum pressure of 6 bar! •...
Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 4.3.1: Blind plug for compressed air connection Figure 4.3.2: Connection for compressed air (without blind plug) Assembling the Fixed-Water Connection (Option device with pump) INFORMATION Only assemble the fixed-water connection with switched off and depressurised devices! •...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning CAREFUL Leaking water! The venting hose (Fig. 4.5 3-G) must be removed if a unit with a cannister is fitted to a fixed water connection. • Remove the venting hose, so that the cannister does not overflow Assembling the 1.
Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 4.4.3: Connected water hose After the INFORMATION assembly Inspect the secure fixing for the fixed-water connection! • Maintain a proper and secure fixing for the water hose. • Inspect the connections (Figure 4.4.3-E + F) for tightness.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Figure 4.5.1: Canister with accessories Figure 4.5.2: Connections for the canister (rear side of the device) Figure 4.5.3: Connections for the canister connected Elmasteam 8...
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Commissioning Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 4.5.4: Plug alignment (J) After the INFORMATION assembly Inspect the secure fixing of the water connection for the canister! • Maintain a proper and secure attachment of the connections. • Inspect the connections (Figure 4.4.3-E + F) for leak tightness and function.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Commissioning Switching on the Device INFORMATION Utilise the last programme selection The device will start up with the last programme selection when it is switched on. When the machine has heated up, then you can implement the last programme which was utilised or switch to another programme.
Description of the operating displays Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Description of the operating displays Figure 5.1: Operating Displays Warning (A) Illuminates or flashes red for warnings for Filling Level/Descaling Illuminates or flashes blue to signal the filling level status in the...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Description of the operating displays Pre-set The device heats up or cools operating to the pre-set operating pressure for the pressure. function soft or The current achieved strong flashes pressure illuminates on the green on the scale of values.
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Description of the operating displays Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Filling Level (B) Reserve indicator, device flashes blue and/or pressure vessel is nearly empty. (Device without pump) Filling Level (B) Filling level low, below the illuminates as minimum. blue Switch off the warning tone,...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Description of the operating displays Warning (A) An excess pressure has been flashes red created in the device. Gauge (D) Automatic shut-down of the flashes green heating. (all scales of Switch the device On/Off. values flashing) Device with compressed air:...
Device filling/emptying Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Service No operation is possible in (Descale) (C) the function soft or strong. flashes orange Automatic shut-down of the Warning (A) heating (safety shut-down). illuminates as Only after the descaling has been performed is it possible to reactivate the steam operation.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Device filling/emptying INFORMATION Operating Displays for Filling Level and Warning • Level (B) flashes: no pump operation possible (Chapter 8.6) • Level (B) illuminates: If necessary, top up the device (filling level between minimum and maximum) The indicator (B) goes out as soon as pressure is built up in the device.
Device filling/emptying Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Requirements for the water quality INFORMATION Requirements for the water quality • Only fill the unit with mains water or purified water, except for descaling. Water purified with: • reverse osmosis process (RO water) •...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Device filling/emptying Manual filling INFORMATION Pressure-free device • Commence the filling with Point 2 for pressure-free devices. Observe the gauge display! The device remains under pressure as long as one segment is illuminated on the value scale on the gauge.
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Device filling/emptying Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Allow to device to CAREFUL cool down after pressure build-up Escaping steam! Prevent scalding caused by unforeseen vapour formation during filling! • Allow the device to cool down after full pressure discharge for approx. 5 minutes.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Device filling/emptying Figure 6.2.1: Opening/closing the pressure vessel Open the pressure tank screw cap (in arrow direction) Figure 6.2.2: Laying the sieve into the collecting tray Sieve Collection tray for overflowing water when filling Elmasteam 8...
Device filling/emptying Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Automatic filling with pump (optional) Unit Only for units connected to an on-site fixed water supply or with a cannister requirements INFORMATION Intelligent pump control, pump operation during application breaks. CAREFUL Stabilise purified water in the canister •...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Device filling/emptying 6.3.1 Filling with fixed-water connection (option) CAREFUL Possible brackish water back flow into the water supply! Contamination of potable water! • Install a backflow prevention system between building-side water connection and the device. • The operator is responsible for implementing the measure.
Device filling/emptying Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 6.3.2 Initial filling with the canister (option) When there is no pressure pipe connection with potable water available, then the pump can also be supplied via an external canister. To do this, only utilise the original accessories from the manufacturer.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Device filling/emptying Draining the device WARNING Hot vapours/hot liquids Injuries caused by scalding! • Never open the drain cock when an excess pressure of > 0 up has built up in the pressure vessel! • Observe the gauge display! As long as the scale of...
Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 6.4.3: Connecting the maintenance hose to the ball valve Preparation 1. Allow the unit to cool down until it is depressurised (0 bar). Observe the gauge display. After the drop-in pressure is completed, allow the device to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation WARNING High temperatures on the surface of the device, the steam outlet nozzle and the drain cock! Injuries from burns! • Only touch the said areas with personal protective equipment (e.g. protective gloves) •...
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Ready for Operation Figure 7.1: Gauge The device has achieved the operating pressure when all the pressure values illuminate until the operating pressure green. (e.g. at 4 bar operating pressure, the scale of values illuminates as 1 - 4 on the gauge (Figure 7.1).
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation Working with the handpiece WARNING High temperatures on the nozzle! Serious injuries from burns! • Only touch the said areas with personal protective equipment (e.g. protective gloves). • Allow the unit to cool down before touching any part thereof.
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH INFORMATION Electrostatic discharge during working with the handpiece possible (chapter 2.3). Figure 7.1.1: Handpiece Steam operation with the handpiece for soft, strong, steam outlet or saturated steam. Procedural Method 1. Take the handpiece (C) from the manual unit holder (D).
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation Working with the fixed nozzle WARNING High temperatures on the nozzle! Serious injuries from burns! • Only touch the said areas with personal protective equipment (e.g. protective gloves). • Allow the unit to cool down before touching any part thereof.
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 7.2.2: Foot Switch Foot Switch The foot switch enables you to control the steam vapour/compressed air outlet at the fixed nozzle. Switching Position There are 2 switching positions available: Activates compressed air to the nozzle.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation Operation with Saturated Steam wet/dry (option for device with pump) CAREFUL Hot steam escapes! Risk of scalding! • Escaping steam must not pose a danger to people or equipment. • Pay attention to your own safety! Use caution when the steam outlet is activated.
Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Programme Selection INFORMATION Rotary knob for programme selection: Turn the rotary knob to select the function and press the rotary knob to confirm the selection. The selected programme lights up as blue on the display segment (point).
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation 7.4.1 Selecting the steam outlet INFORMATION Steam escapes permanently from the steam nozzle when the steam button/foot switch are pressed for a minimum of 2 seconds. Press the steam button/foot switch again to interrupt the process. You can also press the rotary knob to interrupt the process.
Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Figure 7.4.2.1: Programme selection, soft For use in the steam range of 4 - 6 bar (adjustable in 0.5 bar increments). Procedural 1. Set the rotary knob to soft. Method 2. Press the rotary knob to confirm.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation 1. Set the rotary knob to strong. Procedural Method 2. Press the rotary knob to confirm. 3. Utilise the steam via the fixed nozzle or the handpiece. 4. Please observe the Chapter 7.1 Working with the handpiece or the Chapter 7.2 Working with the fixed...
Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 7.4.5 Service (descaling) INFORMATION Utilise the programme service when you want to descale the device. You require the flushing set and the maintenance hose (provided accessories) for descaling. • The selected programme lights up as blue on the display segment (point).
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation CAREFUL Risk of injury! Injuries can be caused by chemical burns on the skin! • Never fill chemicals into the device! • Only utilise pure citric acid as 3 % in 1.5 litres of potable water or DI water for descaling processes! Figure 7.4.5.1: Rotary knob programme selection, service...
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 1. Connect the maintenance hose to the ball valve (Figure Preparation 6.4.3). 2. Place the prepared flushing set (provided accessory). Also refer to Chapter 8.2 Rinsing the pressure vessel! 3. Dissolve 3 % of pure citric acid in 1.5 litre of potable water or ID water.
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation Recommendation INFORMATION We recommend to let the solution react overnight. You can switch off the device during the reaction time. The pressure will be dissipated in the pressure vessel overnight. If the device is switched on after the...
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 7.4.5.1 Flush the pressure vessel INFORMATION Use the flushing set (Figure ) to flush the 7.4.5.1.1 pressure vessel (flushing set included in the scope of delivery). Figure 7.4.5.1.1: Flushing set for connecting to the water tap (3/4") •...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation * If water does not flow out despite the ball valve being opened then this normally indicates that there are lime scale blockages: Remove the maintenance hose and free up the opening in the ball valve with a thin object.
Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 7.4.6 Settings INFORMATION Use the programme for settings to amend the settings. Utilise the table (Chapter 7.4.6.1 Settings) for this. Settings for the following programmes are displayed on the pressure gauge: 1=soft, 2=strong, 3=time to lock...
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation Figure 7.4.6.2: Gauge display, settings programme 1 - 8 Procedural Method 1. Set the rotary knob (Figure 7.4.6.1) on settings. 2. Press the rotary knob (Figure 7.4.6.1) for 2 seconds to confirm. ➢ To change the device settings, utilise the table for settings (Chapter 7.4.6.1 Settings)!
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Handling in operation Elma Schmidbauer GmbH 7. Press the rotary knob to confirm the set value. ➢ The function lock illuminates. The device switches after setting automatic to lock (Chapter 7.4.4). 8. Start with 1. to assume an additional setting!
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Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Handling in operation 7.4.6.1 Settings INFORMATION The factory setting values are highlighted in grey in the Table 7.4.6.1. Table 7.4.6.1 Settings Elmasteam 8...
Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Maintenance works are the responsibility of the user. Damage to the device caused by not executing maintenance works are not subject to the manufacturer's warranty! Cleaning the unit regularly increases its service life.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Figure 8.1.1.1: Sieve from different views 8.1.2 Cleaning the unit Wipe the cooled unit and operating controls with a damp cloth on a regular basis. You can use a mild cleaning agent for this. Remove any dirt such as dust from the air inlets to ensure adequate ventilation.
Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Wear and tear parts Wear and tear parts are excluded from the warranty INFORMATION Observe the safety instructions and the repair guidance about replacing wear parts! The item numbers can be found in the spare parts list.
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Safety valve WARNING Hot vapours/hot liquids Severe burns and risk of scalding • Replace safety valve • Device damage will be caused by overpressure WARNING Energised parts in the device! Electric shocks! •...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Repair Works Contact the supplier or manufacturer of this device in case of repair works. Repairs require expert knowledge and may only be carried out by trained specialists. INFORMATION Only original parts may be used for repair works.
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Safety / Maintenance / Repair Works Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Malfunction Possible Cause Remedying • • The pressure value achieved Heating malfunction Send the device to the service is not displayed in ascending centre order on the scale of values •...
Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Decommissioning and Disposal Malfunction Possible Cause Remedying • • Warning flashes Foot switch not connected to Inspect the plug for the foot the device (steam operation switch for whether this is No steam operation is via fixed nozzle)
Water quality – Annex I Elma Schmidbauer GmbH Water quality – Annex I Measurement of the water quality • The quality of the water used has a decisive influence on the service life and product reliability of a steam jet cleaner.
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