Memmert SF Series Operating Instructions Manual
Memmert SF Series Operating Instructions Manual

Memmert SF Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SNxx SFxx OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STERILISER S MADE IN GERMANY. www.memmert.com...
  • Page 2 Please contact our customer service before sending appliances for repair or before returning equipment, otherwise, we have to refuse acceptance of the shipment. © 2019 MEMMERT GmbH + Co. KG D33347 | Date 12/2019 We reserve the right to make changes...
  • Page 3 Function and operation are identical. Other documents that have to be observed: ► For operation of the appliance with MEMMERT AtmoCONTROL, observe the separate software manual ► For service and repair (see page 46), please refer to the separate service manual...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents For your Safety Terms and signs used......................6 1.1.1 Terms used ........................6 1.1.2 Signs used ......................... 6 Product safety and dangers ....................7 Requirements of the operating personnel ................7 Responsibility of the owner ....................8 Intended use ........................8 Changes and alterations ......................
  • Page 5 Contents Loading the appliance ....................... 25 Operating the appliance ....................25 5.4.1 ControlCOCKPIT ......................25 5.4.2 Basic operation ........................ 27 5.4.3 Operating modes ......................27 5.4.4 Manual mode ........................28 5.4.5 Operation with digital backwards counter with target time setting, adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days (Timer) ..............
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    For your Safety For your Safety 1.1 Terms and signs used In this manual and on the appliance itself, certain common terms and signs are used to warn you of possible dangers or to give you hints that are important in avoiding injury or damage. Observe and follow these hints and regulations to avoid accidents and damage.
  • Page 7: Product Safety And Dangers

    For your Safety 1.2 Product safety and dangers The appliances described in this manual are technically sophisticated, manufactured using high-quality materials and subject to many hours of testing in the factory. They contain the latest technology and comply with recognised technical safety regulations. However, there are still risks involved, even when the appliances are used as intended.
  • Page 8: Responsibility Of The Owner

    For your Safety 1.4 Responsibility of the owner The owner of the appliance ► is responsible for the flawless condition of the appliance and for its proper operation in accordance with its intended use (see page 8 ); ► is responsible for ensuring that persons who are to operate or service the appliance are qualified to do this, have been instructed accordingly and are familiar with the operating instructions at hand;...
  • Page 9: Switching Off The Appliance In An Emergency

    For your Safety The appliance may only be used in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice irregu- larities, malfunctions or damage, immediately take the appliance out of service and inform your superior. You can find information on correcting malfunctions from page 32. 1.8 Switching off the appliance in an emergency Push the On/Off switch on the control panel ( Fig.
  • Page 10: Construction And Description

    Construction and description Construction and description 2.1 Construction Fig. 2 Construction 1 ControlCOCKPIT with capacitive function 4 Steel grid keys (see page 26) 5 Working chamber 2 On/Off switch (see page 23) 6 Nameplate (covered, see page 12) 3 Working chamber fan (for 7 Door handle (see page 24) UF/IF/SF appliances only) 8 Turn control with confirmation key...
  • Page 11: Function

    5 Exhaust air 2.3 Material For the outer housing, MEMMERT deploys stainless steel (Mat.No. 1.4016 – ASTM 430) and for the interior, stainless steel (Mat.No. 1.4301 – ASTM 304) is used, which stands out through its high stability, optimal hygienic properties and corrosion-resistance towards many (but not all!) chemical compounds (caution for example with chlorine compounds).
  • Page 12: Connections And Interfaces

    Construction and description 2.5 Connections and interfaces 2.5.1 Electrical connection This appliance is intended for operation on an electrical power system with a system imped- ance Z of a maximum of 0.292 ohm at the point of transfer (service line). The operator must ensure that the appliance is operated only on an electrical power system that meets these requirements.
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Construction and description 2.7 Technical data D33347 | Date 12/2019...
  • Page 14: Applied Directive

    2.8 Applied directive Based on the standards and guidelines listed in the following, the products described in this manual have received a CE label from the company Memmert: 0197 Directive 93/42/EEC (Directive of the Commission on the harmonisation of the legal regulations of the member states on medical devices) 2.9 Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 15: Ambient Conditions

    Construction and description 2.10 Ambient conditions ► The appliance may only be used in enclosed rooms and under the following ambient conditions: Ambient temperature +5 ºC to +40 ºC Humidity rh max. 80 %, non-condensing Overvoltage category Pollution degree Altitude of installation max.
  • Page 16: Delivery, Transport And Setting Up

    Delivery, transport and setting up Delivery, transport and setting up 3.1 For your Safety Warning! Because of the heavy weight of the appliance, you could injure yourself if you try to lift it. To carry appliances of the sizes 30 and 55, at least two persons, for appliances of the sizes 75, 110, 160 and 260, four people are needed.
  • Page 17: Delivery

    Delivery, transport and setting up 3.2 Delivery The appliance is packed in cardboard and is delivered on a wooden palette. 3.3 Transport The appliance can be transported in three ways: ► With a forklift truck; move the forks of the truck entirely under the pallet ►...
  • Page 18: Setting Up

    (see page 20). If this cannot be done due to space problems, do not operate the appliance and do not open the door. Contact the Memmert service team (see page 2). 3.6.1 Prerequisites The installation site must be flat and horizontal and must be able to reliably bear the weight of the appliance (see Technical data on page 13).
  • Page 19: Installation Options

    Delivery, transport and setting up 3.6.2 Installation options Setting up Comments Suitable for appliance size ... Floor         Table Check the load         capacity first Stacked two appliances maximum;...
  • Page 20: Tilt Protection

    Delivery, transport and setting up 3.6.3 Tilt protection Attach the appliance to a wall with the tilt protection. The tilt protection is included in the delivery. 1. As illustrated, fasten the tilt protection to the rear side of the appliance. 2.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Doors (Only For Model Sizes 450 And 750)

    Delivery, transport and setting up 3.6.4 Adjusting the doors For appliances it is possible to adjust doors that warp due to the floor conditions. In order to do so, every door has two adjuster screws at the top and at the bottom (Fig. 9). First, adjust the door at the top and then, if further adjustment is necessary, at the bottom as well.
  • Page 22: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into operation Putting into operation Caution: The first time the appliance is operated, it must not be left unattended until it has reached the steady state. 4.1 Connecting the appliance WARNING Condensation might cause a short circuit. After transport or storage at high humidity conditions, the appliance shall be stored unpacked at normal conditions for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 23: Switching On

    Putting into operation 4.2 Switching on Switch on the appliance by pressing the On/Off switch on the front of the appliance ( Fig. 12 ). The starting process is shown by three animated white dots . If the dots have another colour, an error has occurred (see page 33).
  • Page 24: Operation And Control

    Operation and control Operation and control Caution: When loading and operating sterilisers of the SN/SF type, make sure to observe the special notes provided in chapter Notes on sterilisation from page 45. 5.1 Operating personnel The appliance may only be operated by persons who are of legal age and have been instruct- ed accordingly.
  • Page 25: Loading The Appliance

    Operation and control 5.3 Loading the appliance Warning! When loading the appliance with an unsuitable load, poisonous or explosive vapours or gases may be produced. This could cause the appliance to explode, and persons could be severely injured or poisoned. The appliance may only be loaded with materials which do not form any toxic or explosive vapours when heated up and cannot ignite (see also Intended use on page 8).
  • Page 26 Operation and control TEMP .4 °C Set 180 .4 °C TIMER FLAP FLAP TIMER End 14: 45 13:30 23.11. Fig. 15 ControlCOCKPIT for SF appliances in operating mode TEMP .0 °C Set 180 .9 °C TIMER FLAP FLAP TIMER 13:30 23.11. End 14: 45 Fig.
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Operation and control 5.4.2 Basic operation In general, all settings are made according to the following pattern: 1. Activate the desired parameter (e.g. tem- TEMP TEMP perature). To do so, press the correspond- .4 °C ing activation key on the left or right of °C .5°C the respective display.
  • Page 28: Manual Mode

    Operation and control 5.4.4 Manual mode In this operating mode, the appliance runs in permanent operation at the values set on the ControlCOCKPIT. Adjustment options As described in chapter 5.4.2, you can set the following parameters after pressing the cor- responding activation key (in any sequence): Temperature TEMP...
  • Page 29: Temperature Monitoring

    Operation and control 3. Press the confirmation key. The display now shows the remaining time in TIMER a large font and the approximate end time in a smaller font beneath. 13:30 23.11. 4. Now, as described under 5.4.2, set the individual values for temperature, air flap position etc.
  • Page 30: Electronic Temperature Monitoring

    Operation and control 5.5.1 Electronic temperature monitoring The monitoring temperature of the electronic temperature monitoring is measured via the Pt100 temperature sensor in the interior of the chamber. The type of temperature monitoring (TWW/TWB) and the monitoring temperature are set in menu mode in the Setup display (see page 39).
  • Page 31: Mechanical Temperature Monitoring: Temperature Limiter (Tb)

    Operation and control 5.5.2 Mechanical temperature monitoring: Temperature limiter (TB) The appliance is equipped with a mechanical temperature limiter (TB) of protection class 1 in accordance with DIN 12 880. If the electronic monitoring unit should fail during operation and the factory-set maximum temperature is exceeded by approx.
  • Page 32: Malfunctions, Warning And Error Messages

    Ob- serve the separate service manual for this. Do not try to rectify appliance errors yourself but contact the MEMMERT customer service department (see page 2) or an authorised service point.
  • Page 33: Malfunctions, Operating Problems And Appliance Errors

    Malfunctions, warning and error messages 6.2 Malfunctions, operating problems and appliance errors Error description Cause of errors Rectifying errors Displays are dark External power supply Check the page was interrupted power supply Miniature fuse, appliance Contact customer page 2 fuse or power module service faulty Individual or all displays...
  • Page 34: Power Failure

    Malfunctions, warning and error messages 6.3 Power failure Warning! Depending on the operation performed, the surfaces in the interior and the chamber load may still be very hot after power loss. Ad- ditionally, depending on the duration of the power loss, the appli- ance might heat up again after power supply has been restored (see below).
  • Page 35: Menu Mode

    Menu mode Menu mode In menu mode, you can make basic settings as well as adjust appliance parameters. Caution: Before changing menu settings, read the description of the respective functions on the fol- lowing pages to avoid possible damage to the appliance and/or chamber load. To enter menu mode, press the MENU key.
  • Page 36: Basic Operation In Menu Mode Using The Example Of Language Selection

    Menu mode 7.2 Basic operation in menu mode using the example of language selection In general, all settings in menu mode are done just like in manual mode: Activate the re- spective display, use the turn control for setting and press the confirmation key to accept the change.
  • Page 37: Setup

    Menu mode All other settings can be made accordingly. The settings possible are described in the follow- ing sections. If no new values are entered or confirmed for approx. 30 seconds, the appliance automati- cally returns to the main menu and restores the former values. 7.3 Setup SETUP In the...
  • Page 38: Unit

    Menu mode SETUP 1. Activate the display. The entry Setup SETUP IP address is automatically highlighted. IP address 192. 168. 1 0 0 . 100 Balance Subnet mask 255. 255. 0 . 0 IP Adresse 192. 168. 1 0 0 . 100 Unit °C Einheit...
  • Page 39 Menu mode SETUP SETUP 1. Activate the display and select Alarm temp with the turn control. IP address 255. 145. 1 3 6 . 225 Subnet mask 255. 255. 0 . 0 Unit °C Alarm temp Timer mode Slid i SETUP 2.
  • Page 40: Timer Mode

    Menu mode 7.3.4 Timer Mode SETUP By default, the timer only starts when the tolerance band of ±3 K around the setpoint temperature has been reached (Fig. 23). To IP address 255. 145. 1 3 6 . 225 ensure that the required temperature is maintained for a Subnet mask 255.
  • Page 41: Gateway

    Menu mode 7.3.7 Gateway Gateway The setup entry is used to connect two networks Balance +30 % with different protocols. The gateway is set the same way as the IP address (see page 37). Remote Control Off Gateway 192.168.5 .1 7.4 Date and Time Time In the...
  • Page 42: Calibration

    Menu mode 6. Accept the selection by pressing the confirmation key. The adjustment options Date 12 . 05 . 2012 are highlighted. Time 12 : 00 Time zone GMT 00:00 Daylight savings 7. Set daylight savings to off () or on ...
  • Page 43 Menu mode CAL 3 -0,8 K CAL 2 +2,6 K CAL 1 +0,5 K 40°C 180°C 120°C 0°C Fig. 24 Schematic example of temperature adjustment Example: Temperature deviation at 120 °C should be corrected. 1. Activate the adjustment setting. To do so, JUSTIEREN Calibration press the activation key on the right side...
  • Page 44 Menu mode 5. Set the calibration value to 0.0 K and ac- cept the setting by pressing the confirma- Temperature 40.0 Cal1 tion key. 120.0 Cal2 180.0 Cal3 6. Position the sensor of a calibrated refer- ence instrument centrally in the appli- TEMP ance's working chamber.
  • Page 45: Notes On Sterilisation

    Notes on sterilisation Notes on sterilisation 8.1 Contraindications / unwanted side effects Since hot air sterilisers don’t have a direct therapeutic intended use, the aspects of contraindi- cation and unwanted side effects are not relevant. 8.2 Note in accordance with Medical Devices Directive The product lifetime as intended by the manufacturer is eight years.
  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Maintenance and service Maintenance and service 9.1 Cleaning Warning! Danger due to electric shock. Before doing any maintenance work, pull out the mains plug. Warning! In case of appliances of a certain size, you can get accidentally locked in, which is life-threatening. Do not climb into the appliance! Caution! Danger of cuts due to sharp edges.
  • Page 47: Storage And Disposal

    Storage and disposal 10. Storage and disposal 10.1 Storage The appliance may only be stored under the following conditions: ► in a dry and enclosed, dust-free room ► frost-free ► disconnected from the power supply 10.2 Disposal This product is subject to the Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) of the European Parliament and of the Council.
  • Page 48: Index

    Index Index Electronic temperature moni- Normal mode 27, 28 toring 30 Accessories 15 Emergency 9 Activation key 27 Operating 24 Ending operation 31 Adjustment 42 Operating modes 27 Error description 33 Air flap position 28 Operating personnel 7, 24 Error messages 32 Air supply 11 Operating problems 33 Explosion protection 8...
  • Page 49 Index Transport damage 17 Turn control 27 TWB 29 TWW 29 Unit 38 Unpacking 17 Warning messages 12, 32 Weight 13 D33347 | Date 12/2019...
  • Page 50: Appendix

    Anhang Anhang T T echnical description according to EN 60601-1-2 EMC-Guidance Operation Manual Appendix Steriliser SNxx, SFxx, SNxxplus, SFxxplus D33347 | Date 12/2019...
  • Page 51 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The Memmert steriliser type S.. is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the steriliser type S.. should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 52 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Memmert steriliser type S.. is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the steriliser type S.. should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 53 T T echnical description according to EN 60601-1-2 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Memmert steriliser type S.. The steriliser type S.. is intended for use in electromagnetic enviroment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
  • Page 54 Anhang EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer´s name and address: Memmert GmbH + Co. KG Äussere Rittersbacherstraße 38 D-91126 Schwabach Deutschland Authorized representative for Memmert GmbH + Co.KG compiling the technical documents: Technische Dokumentation (DK) Willi-Memmert-Str. 90-96 D-91186 Büchenbach Deutschland Product:...
  • Page 56 Sterilisers D33347 | Date 12/2019 englisch Memmert GmbH + Co. KG Postfach 1720 | D-91107 Schwabach 15.06.2012 Tel. +49 9122 925-0 | Fax +49 9122 14585 E-Mail: sales@memmert.com HPP/IPPplus deutsch facebook.com/memmert.family D24029...

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