Related Manuals for Raypa AHS-50 DRY
Summary of Contents for Raypa AHS-50 DRY
- Page 1 AHS-DRYi/12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE AUTOCLAVES FOR STERILIZATION Model : AHS-50 DRY AHS-75 DRY 1/36...
- Page 2 AHS-DRYi/12 This manual has been written for safety reasons. Read the instructions carefully before installation and use of this apparatus. If this apparatus should be sold or transferred ensure that this manual is given to the new owner, for correct use and installation. Keep this manual in a known place near the instrument to have it available in the case of doubt or for maintenance reasons This symbol indicates that, in accordance with applicable regulations, the...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
AHS-DRYi/12 12) Do not put your face or hands close to the chamber when lifting the lid after operations are complete; steam will gush out of the chamber. 13) The lid, chamber, gasket, and top casing are extremely hot immediately after the completion of operation. Don’t touch the equipment or you may get burned. -
Page 4: Description
AHS-DRYi/12 DESCRIPTION FRONT VIEW 1. Flywheel handle 2. Door bolt 3. Lid thermal protection 4. Water tank inlet 5. Temperature sterilization microprocessor with P.I.D action 6. Manometer indicating the pressure into sterilization chamber 7. Main switch 8. Thermal printer continuous sheet (accessory that must be installed at the factory). -
Page 5: Microprocessor Functions And Characteristics
AHS-DRYi/12 MICROPROCESSOR FUNCTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION 1. - Operation mode: SOLIDS/LIQUIDS/AGAR. 2. - Number of the program. 3. - Sterilization temperature. 4. - Maintaining temperature (visible with AGAR mode). 5. - Sterilization time. 6. - Drying time. 7. - Key for sterilization temperature selection. (THERMOMETER) This key is used during a sterilization program edition to select a given temperature Also used in language configuration, type of degrees and to select PC/Printer . -
Page 6: Technical Specification
Max. pressure: 2,1 bar Voltage: 230V (115V optional) Frequency: 50/60 Hz Consume: 2.8 kW (AHS-50 DRY), 3.2 kW (AHS-75 DRY) Sterilization time: from 1 to 250 minutes. Final Drying: Selectable: (DRY/NOT DRY) Drying time: Selectable from 3 to 99 minutes. -
Page 7: Installation
AHS-DRYi/12 Other accessories: Ref. Description SW7000 Kit containing control software for a PC connection, allowing graphic and numeric visualization of the assays in a PC. An installation CD is included, together with instructions and a connection cord RS-232 and adapter RS-232-USB. -
Page 8: Alphanumeric Display Functions
To edit data of a program is necessary to start from the main menu. Follow the next steps: Connect the autoclave to the mains, and press the main switch (7). It will become lighted The microprocessor screen will show the message: “RAYPA Sterilmatic-Blue” during 2 seconds. -
Page 9: Delayed Start
AHS-DRYi/12 Pressing the key (8) “CLOCK” will be selected the time of sterilization of the parameter SOL/LIQ/AGAR, corresponding to the type of sterilization to carry out, or also to the parameter SEC, which corresponds to the drying time. Once the parameter to edit is set, use “Increase” and “Decrease” keys to modify the ... -
Page 10: Adjustment Of Date And Hour
AHS-DRYi/12 Also the delayed start will be deactivated if there is some condition that does not allow the start of the cycle, as for example if the lid is opened. It is important to check that the date and hour of the autoclave they are exact to assure that the programmed start works correctly. -
Page 11: Solid/Liquid/Agar Mode
AHS-DRYi/12 The equipment has specific software to be connected to a PC (optional). In the case of not having a RS-232 connection, use a RS232-USB adapter. The CD contains instructions to install it and to use it. Requirements for the installation: o Operative system Windows 98SE or subsequent. -
Page 12: Preparation Of The Material To Sterilize
AHS-DRYi/12 PREPARATION OF THE MATERIAL TO STERILIZE To consider a sterilization process as efficient, it is necessary to handle the material to sterilize in a suitable way and to place it in the chamber following some tips, stated below. HANDLING THE MATERIAL BEFORE STERILIZING To manipulate any contaminated material, one should take into account the following precautions: use rubber gloves of a suitable thickness... - Page 13 AHS-DRYi/12 PLASTIC TUBING Rinse always before place them in the autoclave. They should be clean, rinsed and drained. Place the tubes on the tray avoiding flattening or obstructions. Leave them extended as much as possible, avoiding bending. WRAPPED PRODUCTS Place the packages, keeping some space among them. Do not stack them. They should not touch the chamber walls.
-
Page 14: Opening And Closing Of The Door
AHS-DRYi/12 Chart of standard waiting times: Volume Waiting time 3 litres 30 minutes 2 litres 25 minutes 1 litre 20 minutes 500 ml 15 minutes NOTE: For autoclaves equipped with the accessory reference: PT-2 (Heart probe), the required sterilization time (20 min.) begins just after the liquid reaches the required sterilization temperature. -
Page 15: Start Up Instructions
Connect the autoclave to the mains. Press the main switch (7) At the microprocessor screen will be displayed the message: “RAYPA Sterilmatic-Blue” and a few seconds later will appear a number of a program (it will always be the last program used), and the message: “LACK OF WATER”. - Page 16 AHS-DRYi/12 FILLING OF THE CONDENSATION TANK MANUAL filling Remove the cap for manual filling. Fill the container until to hear the beep meaning that the reservoir is full (warning message disappears). Replace the cap. AUTOMATIC filling (optional accessory) To avoid manual fillings a bigger container can be used to feed water automatically.
- Page 17 AHS-DRYi/12 The sterilization cycle of a solid without dry is composed by the following phases: The sterilization cycle of a solid with dry is composed by the following phases: The sterilization cycle of a liquid is composed by the following phases: (AGAR Temperat.ON) 17/36...
- Page 18 AHS-DRYi/12 VACUUM: Initial vacuum, air expulsion of the sterilization chamber. FILLING: Automatic filled of distilled water in the sterilization chamber. HEATING: Increase of pressure, heating. UNLOADING: Automatic unload of the water and steam of the chamber to the condensed water tank. (direct discharge in the solids program and paused in the liquids program).
-
Page 19: Autoclave Shutdown
AHS-DRYi/12 AUTOCLAVE SHUTDOWN To switch off the autoclave press the general switch (7) position 0. When you start up the autoclave again will be shown the last used program. WATER TANK The Autoclave is equipped with a distilled water tank used for the sterilization. Filling of this tank is done through the upper inlet (4). - Page 20 AHS-DRYi/12 DATA PRINTING RESULTS To set automatic printing: 1.- Keep pressed key “TEMPERATURE” (7), during some seconds, the screen will display the message :”CONNECTION: PC”. Use the keys “INCREASE / DECREASE” to select “CONNECTION: PRINTER”. 2.- Press the key (11) “PRO”, in the screen will appear: “AUTOMATIC PRINTING”. 3.- Press key nº...
-
Page 21: Protected Programs (Info.)
AHS-DRYi/12 DATA PRINTING RESULTS PROTECTED PROGRAMS (Info.) The autoclave comes from the factory with 4 standard programs of sterilization, memorized in programs P0 to P3, and they are protected, that means impossibility to change them. Otherwise, to have access to block and unblock the programs of our choice, we have to follow the next steps: 1.- Keep pressed the key (7) “TEMPERATURE”... -
Page 22: Warning Messages
AHS-DRYi/12 = No program protected. To 10 = Program to protect from P0 to P9. 3.- To exit the screen and validate the nº of programs protected press key “PRO”. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS CONVENIENT TO BE KNOWN BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY. WARNING MESSAGES These messages will appear in the second row of the microprocessor screen. -
Page 23: Failure Messages
AHS-DRYi/12 FAILURE MESSAGES The failures detected during the sterilization process, apart from giving you the printing warning, are accompanied with the sound of an acoustic signal and the light of LCD. Pressing the key “START/STOP”, the sound stops. To delete an alarm message; maintain pressed the button “START/STOP”... -
Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
AHS-DRYi/12 LACK OF WATER This message will not disappear until the autoclave has been filled up to its maximum level. OPEN DOOR It has been detected attempt of opening the door while a cycle was running. It means abortion of the cycle. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check regularly the steal of the lid, if you find any cuts or lacerations it must be replaced. -
Page 25: Safety Notices
AHS-DRYi/12 SAFETY NOTICES The autoclave is an apparatus which operates with electricity, temperature and pressure. Some safety regulations must be followed and a suitable manipulation should be carried out to avoid dangerous accidents. Keep in mind that: Do not try to open the autoclave's chamber during a cycle, you can open it only when ... -
Page 26: Safety Valve Maintenance
AHS-DRYi/12 SAFETY VALVE MAINTENANCE This operation is needed in order to make sure the valve will work properly for a long time. Important information the autoclave must be cold (room temperature) and without pressure the autoclave must be switched off Complying with above information, remove the four screws from the lid to access to the security valve at the back of the autoclave (1). -
Page 27: Reparation And Spare Parts
AHS-DRYi/12 REPARATION AND SPARE PARTS Before any reparation disconnect the apparatus from the mains. Please get in touch with your distributor in case of doubt. For safety reasons and a good function of the apparatus use original spare parts only. If spare parts are needed state the serial number and the model of the apparatus, indicated on the characteristic plate at the rear of the apparatus. -
Page 28: Electric Diagram
AHS-DRYi/12 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 28/36... - Page 29 AHS-DRYi/12 29/36...
- Page 30 AHS-DRYi/12 30/36...
-
Page 31: Piping Diagram
AHS-DRYi/12 PIPING DIAGRAM 31/36... -
Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity
AHS-DRYi/12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 32/36... - Page 33 AHS-DRYi/12 33/36...
- Page 34 AHS-DRYi/12 34/36...
- Page 35 AHS-DRYi/12 35/36...
- Page 36 AHS-DRYi/12 36/36...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AHS-50 DRY and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers