Device for airborne room disinfection by automated process (36 pages)
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SERIAL 4 AIRBORNE SURFACE DECONTAMINATION UNIT USER MANUAL RHEA Compact X-CID According to Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022 p. 1/34...
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NOTICE We strongly recommend that you read these instructions in their entirety before operating the RHEA Compact for the first time (see section 2 – Use). X-CID these instructions consist of 3 parts to make it easier for different types of users to access more detailed information, •...
• supplies to replace bottle (see section 2 – chapter 2.4 – Bottle replacement). ® Only use airinspace • Do not twist, stretch or damage the power supply cable. • Only connect the device to earthed sockets that meet legal requirements and are inspected periodically.
REGULATORY REFERENCE RHEA Compact devices are CE marked and comply with European regulations: - Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC - EMC Directive 2004/108/EC NORMATIVE STANDARDS - NF EN 61010-1 (2011): Safety Requirements for Electric Equipment Measurement, Control and Laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements - EN 61326-1 (2013).
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 1.4.1 OVERALL VIEW Fixed cover Handle Outlet nozzle Hinged removable cover for access to can Touch screen USB for datalog Power supply socket Base Prefilter 10 Connexion RJ45 for RHEA Satellite compact or Dongle WIFI User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022 p.
1.4.2 VIEW WITH THE OPEN REMOVABLE COVER 11 A quick connector to attach the dip tube 12 2.5 L bottle of XCID product 13 Dip tube to screw into the bottle User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022 p. 7/34...
As a unit designed to control surface contamination and combat hospital-acquired infections, the RHEA Compact can be used wherever the risk of surface contamination ® must be managed. It should only be used with airinspace X-CID solution. 1.6.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE RHEA Compact...
1.6.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE DISINFECTION CYCLE: • Manually bio-clean of the room. • If needed, caulk the windows, doors and intake and return outlets, as well as the smoke detectors. If covering the smoke detectors, you must inform those responsible for fire safety on the site. •...
§ 2.1.2 PROTOCOL SELECTION GUIDE NOTE: The data given in this table is for information only. For all information about the measurements and the ® intervals of tolerance, contact airinspace at the address given at the end of the document. User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022 p.
5. Switch on the unit and check that it starts up correctly (see § 2.1.3 – Starting). 6. Write down any anomalies and potential damage to the delivery form and notify the distributor or ® airinspace If you wish to contact the manufacturer or distributor, please provide the serial number and date of purchase.
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Beyond the single volume of the room, it is advisable to use several units to optimise the spatial coverage of the disinfection process in the following cases: • Significantly long room: consider an optimal diffusion range over a length of approximately 10 metres/15 metres.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORAGE 1.9.1 STORAGE OF THE RHEA Compact UNIT The unit can be stored with its bottle inside it in the operating position. Check that the unit is switched off. Arrange the power supply cable. Place the unit in its storage area. The unit must be stored in a clean area with an atmosphere not polluted by industrial activities.
1.10 TRANSPORT 1.10.1 TRANSPORTING THE RHEA Compact UNIT Before transport, remove the bottle from inside the unit, close it with its original cap, and store it in a dedicated place. Protect the device from impact and scratches. Transport must be carried out by duly trained and qualified personnel. The unit must be transported in its original packaging, maintained on their feet, firmly anchored and kept in an enclosed space (for instance, not carried in the open-air platform).
SECTION 2 - USE DESCRIPTION OF THE USER INTERFACE RHEA Compact has been programmed to provide users with a simple and user-friendly interface. The user interface comprises a 3.5" resistive colour touchscreen. It has an audible warning system. 2.1.1 FIRST BOOT Ensure that the unit is connected to a ~230 V - 50 Hz electrical network.
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The next step is to choose the disinfection protocol: There are 9 protocols: – 2h contact time 3ml/m – 2h contact time 6ml/m – 2h contact time 8ml/m – 1h contact time 3ml/m - 6ml/m – 1h contact time - 8ml/m –...
2.1.2 PROTOCOL SELECTION GUIDE RHEA Compact has been validated according to standard EN 17272 depending on the different protocols, to give the user a choice to adapt to the best use. The table below will help with the protocol choice: Available protocols Biocide range (Target X-CID...
2.1.3 STARTING THE UNIT Check the connection of the RHEA Compact to the ~230 V - 50 Hz AC mains power. When the RHEA Compact unit is connected to mains via the power cable, the home screen is displayed for several seconds during the software start-up.
DESCRIPTION OF MAIN MENU SCREEN Access the disinfection cycle settings menu and run disinfection Access the bottle menu Access the maintenance menu Access the datalog menu User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022 p. 19/34...
SETTINGS MENU FOR DISINFECTION CYCLE On the main screen, press the RUN DISINFECTION icon This action brings you to the user settings screen. Press the grey rectangular zone to enter the following information: Operator name Hospital name Service name Room number or name These pieces of information are optional.
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It’s possible to use an air purifier ® airinspace Press « yes » if an air purifier is installed in the room. Press “No” if an air purifier is not used Use of the air purifier is validated. Place it in front of the...
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A summary table is displayed with the information from previous steps (operator name, company, department, room number, size of the room, total cycle time). Type of protocol is displayed Press to go next step Press to go back If using without an air purifier, the total cycle time is equal to the diffusion time plus the contact time.
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After pressing the START button, the countdown screen is displayed. It indicates the remaining number of seconds before spraying starts (45s). To stop the cycle, press the STOP button. Warning beep alerts the operator that he must leave the room. The operator must have left the room before spraying begins.
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If using an air purifier, this is started by the RHEA Compact at the end of the contact time. A theoretical purification time proportional to the size of the room is then displayed. It is prohibited to remain in the room without wearing personal protective equipment (see §1.1).
BOTTLE MENU Press the BOTTLE icon on the main menu screen. The bottle screen displays the quantity of biocide remaining in the bottle in ml. It also gives access to the bottle replacing menu by pressing the bottle replacing button. It is also possible to unlock the removable casing by pressing the EJECT button.
REPLACEMENT OF A BOTTLE On the Main Menu screen, press the BOTTLE icon. Press the replacement bottle button. The change bottle screen is displayed. Animated images indicate the steps to follow: − unlock the removable cover (1) − open the removable cover (2) & (3) −...
REPLACEMENT OF A BOTTLE RHEA Compact is equipped with a prefilter to remove dust and or liquid from the engine/ Replace the filter every 40 cycles of disinfection. A message is displayed by the RHEA Compact when change is requested. The message is displayed while a new cycle start To replace the prefilter press yes and follow the procedure below...
CHANGING THE LANGUAGE On the main menu screen, press the MAINTENANCE icon. Press the flag icon as many times as necessary to display the requested flag. The text will automatically change to the selected language. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME On the main menu screen, press the MAINTENANCE icon.
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PROTOCOL MENU From the main menu screen, press the MAINTENANCE icon. Once in the maintenance menu, select the protocol button Enter the 4-digit password the press Press the cancel button to go back to the previous screen. Once the password is validated, the protocol menu appears: There are 9 protocols : –...
Compact is compatible with USB drives with a capacity less than 32 GB and formatted to a FAT32 file system. Use the airinspace’s USB drive provided. Erase the datalog file before loading any new information. User Manual RHEA Compact_ ed18_21-mars-2022...
2.10 WARNINGS AND ERRORS REPORTING 2.10.1 WARNINGS ➢ Screen with red background:. When the screen background is red, the operator must leave the room immediately unless he is wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. ➢ Screen with a white background: A colour touch screen the machine equips the machine. When the screen background is white, the appliance is powered, and there is no active error or warning.
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This screen appears when the operator has stopped a cycle during the diffusion. Press the validation button to to exit the error. This screen appears when pressure is absent at the motor outlet. Press the validation button to exit the error.
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY ® Contact your local airinspace dealer. Note: any problems arising from an unauthorised repair attempt, modification, fall, use at incorrect voltage or operations that do not comply with the instruction in the User Manual, are not covered by the warranty.
RHEA Compact and the date of purchase: ® airinspace CONTACT airinspace® S.E. +33 1 30 07 01 01 14, rue Jean Monnet +33 1 30 07 01 02 78990 Elancourt France contact@airinspace.com www.airinspace.com...
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