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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING-ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD
Safety warnings for electrical hazards and burns.
WARNING-PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Safety warnings regarding personal injury during operation.
WARNING-BURN HAZARD
Safety warnings related to burns from hot surfaces and steam.
WARNING-EXPLOSION HAZARD
Warning against processing flammable compounds.
WARNING-SLIPPING HAZARD
Warning to keep floors dry to prevent slips.
WARNING-PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Warnings about qualified personnel and unauthorized parts.
WARNING-STERILITY ASSURANCE HAZARD
Warnings regarding potential compromise of load sterility.
CAUTION–POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Cautions to prevent damage to the sterilizer equipment.
Definition of Symbols
Explains symbols used in the manual and on equipment.
A WORD FROM STERIS
Service Information
Importance of preventive maintenance and contacting STERIS for service.
Indications for Use
Description of sterilizer configurations.
INSTALLATION VERIFICATION
Installation Checklist
Checklist for verifying correct installation.
Service Clearance
Importance of adequate service clearance.
Plumbing Services
Requirements for feed water and steam supply.
Electrical Service
Specifications for electrical service.
Sterilizer Final Check
Essential checks before operating the sterilizer.
Utility Requirements For Units Using Facility Steam
Utility requirements for facility steam units.
Utility Requirements For Units Equipped With Optional Electric Steam Generators
Utility requirements for units with electric steam generators.
TECHNIQUES OF STERILIZATION
Recommended Sterilization Variables
Guidance on sterilization parameters.
Prevacuum Cycle
Variables for the Prevacuum cycle.
Gravity Cycle
Variables for the Gravity cycle.
Liquid Cycle
Variables for the Liquid cycle.
Control Measures for Verifying Sterilization Process
Methods to ensure and verify the sterilization process.
Biological Monitors
Using biological indicators for verification.
Chemical Measure (Bowie-Dick Tests)
Using chemical indicators for air removal.
Vacuum Leak Test
Monitoring system air-tight integrity.
Recommendations for the Sterilization Process
General recommendations for sterilization.
Sterilization Techniques and Recommendations for Liquids
Techniques for liquid sterilization.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Component Identification
Identifying sterilizer components.
Control Panel
Overview of the main control panel functions.
Touch Screen
How to interact with and use the touch screen interface.
Printer
Information about the printer.
Alarm Condition
Printout details for alarm conditions.
Manual Operation of Door
Safe procedures for manual door operation.
Emergency Door Operation
Procedures for emergency door operation.
Optional Electric Steam Generator
Information on the optional electric steam generator.
Generator Flush Operation
How to perform and manage generator flush operations.
Automatic Generator Flush
Explanation of the automatic generator flushing feature.
Generator Flush Alarms
Overview of alarms related to generator flush.
CONTROL INTERFACE
General Description
Overview of the touch screen interface and controls.
Log In and Password Entry
Steps to log into the system and enter passwords.
Options Menu
Accessing and navigating the options menu.
Operating Modes
Explanation of different operating modes.
Prevac Sterilizer Only
Operating instructions for the Prevac cycle.
Isothermal Sterilizer Only (Optional Cycle)
Operating instructions for the Isothermal cycle.
Status Buttons
Using status buttons to view system information.
Printer Operation
How to operate the printer.
USB Storage
Managing data via USB storage.
Display Cycle Graph Data
How to read and display cycle graph data.
STERILIZER OPERATION
Before Operating Sterilizer
Essential checks and safety before operating the sterilizer.
Load Sterilizer
Procedure for properly loading items into the sterilizer.
Sterilizer Equipped with Loading Car
Loading procedures when using a loading car.
Gravity Cycle
Detailed operation of the Gravity cycle.
Prevac Cycle
Detailed operation of the Prevac cycle.
Liquid Cycle
Detailed operation of the Liquid cycle.
Isothermal Cycle (Optional)
Detailed operation of the Isothermal cycle.
Warmup Cycle
Procedure for the Warmup cycle.
DART and Bowie-Dick Cycles
Operation of DART and Bowie-Dick test cycles.
Leak Test Cycle
Operation of the Leak Test cycle.
Lab Waste Cycle
Operation of the Lab Waste cycle.
USP 660 Cycle
Operation of the USP 660 cycle.
ATF 1 Cycle (Alternating Tangential Flow)
Operation of the ATF 1 cycle.
ATF 2 Cycle (Alternating Tangential Flow)
Operation of the ATF 2 cycle.
Decontamination (DECON) Cycle (Optional)
Operation of the Decontamination cycle.
Liquid Air Cool Cycle (Optional)
Operation of the Liquid Air Cool cycle.
Cycle Abort
Reasons and procedure for aborting a cycle.
Double Doors
Features of sterilizers with double doors.
Load Probe and Fo Sterilization (Sterilizers With Load Probe Only)
Using load probes and Fo for sterilization.
Options Screen
Navigating and using the Options screen.
Supervisor Mode
Accessing and using the Supervisor Mode.
Cycle Values
Viewing and changing cycle parameters.
Set Passwords/User Names
Managing user accounts and passwords.
Set Date and Time
Setting the sterilizer's date and time.
Set Units
Changing display units for temperature and pressure.
Too Long In Step
Configuring time limits for cycle steps.
Default Values
Resetting system parameters to defaults.
Utility Shutdown
Managing utility shutdown for energy saving.
Healthcare Cycles
Running specialized healthcare cycles.
E-mail Alert System
Setting up email alerts for conditions and maintenance.
Network Settings
Configuring network settings for connectivity.
Remote Viewing
Setting up remote access to the sterilizer display.
Serial Output
Viewing serial data output.
21 CFR Part 11 with Audit trails and Electronic Signatures
Features for compliance and data integrity.
ALARMS
IN CYCLE ALARMS – Non-Aborting
Alarms that occur during a cycle without stopping it.
IN CYCLE ALARMS – Aborting
Alarms that cause the cycle to terminate.
OUT OF CYCLE ALARMS
Alarms occurring when the sterilizer is not actively running a cycle.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance
Importance and advisories for preventive maintenance.
Replace Printer Paper Roll
Instructions for replacing the printer paper roll.
Clean Chamber Drain Strainer
Procedure for cleaning the chamber drain strainer.
Flush Chamber Drain
Steps to flush a clogged chamber drain.
Spare Parts
Information on ordering replacement parts.
APPENDIX A — SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PLC SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications of the PLC controller.
RTD MODULE: 4 CHANNEL INPUT MODULE
Specifications for the RTD module.
RELAY OUTPUT MODULE: AC OUTPUTS
Specifications for the relay output module.
DISPLAY: PANELVIEW PLUS® 7 700*
Specifications for the display unit.
SCADA TABLE
PLC tag locations for value descriptions.
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