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ARNSTEAD
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HERMOLYNE
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ORPORATION
Harvey
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Hydroclave MC8
Hydroclave MC10
Steam Sterilizer
(With Optional Non-Recirculating System)
OWNER AND OPERATOR MANUAL
Page 1: ...1 BARNSTEAD THERMOLYNE CORPORATION Harvey Hydroclave MC8 Hydroclave MC10 Steam Sterilizer With Optional Non Recirculating System OWNER AND OPERATOR MANUAL...
Page 2: ...m 14 Operation 16 Power On Controls On 17 Filling Reservoir 18 Filling Non Recirculating Tank Option 19 Emptying Collection Bottle 19 Installing Overflow Tube Optional 20 Load Chart 20 Preparing Items...
Page 3: ...eaning Printer Recess MC10 37 Replacing Door Gasket 37 Every 6 Months 38 Cleaning Non Recirculating Water Cooling Tank 39 Recommended Spare Parts 40 Installation 41 Leveling Sterilizer Cabinet Clearan...
Page 4: ...enance procedures This manual provides you with the information required to properly operate and routinely maintain your sterilizer The information included in this manual applies to all models unless...
Page 5: ...lows from the reservoir into the chamber The water in the chamber begins to heat As the water turns to steam the temperature and pressure increase forcing air from the chamber When the temperature in...
Page 6: ...e drying cycle automatically begins This cycle continues until the selected time has elapsed or the door is opened To restart a drying cycle that has been terminated by opening the door close the door...
Page 7: ...voir reservoir filter and chamber screen at least every 25 cycles A clogged filter and or screen will result in restricted water flow and prolong the time it takes to fill the chamber Maintaining a cl...
Page 8: ...l IEC 601 1 Equipment Part 1 General Requirements for Safety per the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and per the provisions of the Low Volt...
Page 9: ...e Type and Rating Attention Consult Accompanying Documents Refer to Warning and Caution notes in this manual Type B Equipment Class I Refer to IEC Standard 601 1 OFF Only for a part of equipment ON On...
Page 10: ...er Accessory Optional Drain Tube Open Lock Printer Receptacle MC8 Fuses Power Cord Discharge Port Non Recirculating Pressure Relief Valve Water Fill Port Chamber Filter Screen Reservoir Drain Valve Do...
Page 11: ...nstruments packs and liquids Exposure and drying times are adjustable Automatic closed door drying and optional open door drying except for liquid cycle Drying times are adjustable Cycle runs automati...
Page 12: ...ailable as an option This option may be installed in the field by a service technician or purchased and installed by the owner operator GENERAL DESCRIPTION Note Refer to Service Manual for setup of te...
Page 13: ...ssories MC8 MC10 Support Flange Tray Rack MC8 Part No 265002 MC10 Part No 2 513025 Large Tray Part No 2 57811 Small Tray Part No 265001 Wrapped Cassette IMS Cassette Not Sold By B T IMS Cassette Rack...
Page 14: ...optional overflow tube is provided for connection to the back of the cooling tank This feature allows the excess water to drain directly into a sink or drain if available eliminating the need to perio...
Page 15: ...5 2 2 1 0 1 x 2 1 1 x 2 1 2 e z i S t n e m u r t s n I 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 2 s e h c u o P r o t a c i d n I u r h T e e S t s e t i m e h C x o b r e p 0 5 1 2 1 5 1 x 5 e z i S y a r T 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 3...
Page 16: ...7 Open Door to Dry 8 Remove Load Optional Drying phase if selected will start automatically without opening the door Opening the door however may improve drying efficiency Operation Operation Warning...
Page 17: ...temperature exposure time and drying time will be displayed and the Standby Mode will begin During the Standby Mode the heater turns on to warm the chamber to approximately 38 C The heater then cycles...
Page 18: ...water contains minerals that will corrode sterilizer parts Note Be sure reservoir drain valve is closed before filling the reservoir Warning Burn Hazard Do not add water to the reservoir while steril...
Page 19: ...ling the tank with water Note Do not operate sterilizer unless the cooling tank is filled with distilled or deionized water and attached to the sterilizer Hot Surface Burn Hazard Do not empty the coll...
Page 20: ...ization cannot be assured if maximum load size and density are exceeded Total specified weight should not be exceeded for any sterilizer cycle Note Use the LIQUIDS cycle to process glassware Caution B...
Page 21: ...4 3 s e t t e s s a c S M I e e r h T s b l 5 1 d e p p a r w e l g n i s h c a e g 0 8 6 y t n e w t r o s e h c u o p 0 1 x 6 t h g i E d e g n i h o w t s e h c u o p 5 x 3 h c u o p r e p s t n e...
Page 22: ...on and circulated through the sterilizer piping This could eventually cause partial restriction of water flow and the need for possible service Unwrapped goods can be placed directly on tray liner in...
Page 23: ...g Cycle s t n e m u r t s n I d e p p a r w n U m u m i n i m s e t u n i m 3 s t n e m u r t s n I d e p p a r W m u m i n i m s e t u n i m 5 s k c a P m u m i n i m s e t u n i m 0 3 s d i u q i L...
Page 24: ...up When the selected exposure temperature is reached the exposure time display will start to count down To cancel a cycle in progress press the STOP switch Drying Phase The drying phase if selected w...
Page 25: ...be repeated by leaving the door open and pressing START twice OPERATION Note Thirty minutes may be needed for wrapped loads of 6 to 10 lbs in a single tray Double tray loads may require slightly more...
Page 26: ...e Burn Hazard Processed load and inner surfaces of the sterilizer will be HOT at completion of cycle Wear proper protective clothing when removing load Warning Burn Hazard Always stand back behind doo...
Page 27: ...power interruption If you cannot start a cycle after power is restored 1 Unplug the unit 2 Press and hold the OFF button while plugging the unit back in 3 Release the OFF button after PERFORMING SELF...
Page 28: ...O T T N E V N I S I R B E D R O F K C E H C R E B M A H C k c e h C r o o d n e p o n e h t l o o c o t r e b m a h c r o f t i a W r e t l i f r e b m a h c n a e l c r o r e b m a h c n i s i r b e...
Page 29: ...z i l i r e t S f o n o i t e l p m o c r e t f a h g u o n e e l c y c e z i l i r e t s t e w y l e v i s s e c x e d a o L e g r a l o o t e z i s d a o L s l l a w r e b m a h c g n i h c u o t d...
Page 30: ...nstalled If a printer is added later it should be installed by an authorized service technician Operation The printer provides hard copy documentation of each cycle An ON OFF PAPER FEED switch is prov...
Page 31: ...ve the ribbon cover press down as shown Lift the cover up and out 2 To remove the ribbon press down as shown Grasp the ribbon and lift it from the printer 3 Press the new ribbon down until it snaps in...
Page 32: ...s 2 Rest the printer on the top cover while cleaning the recess It is not necessary to disconnect the printer cables 3 When installing the printer tuck the excess cable into the recess PRINTER Figure...
Page 33: ...Cleaner works best in a dry chamber at room temperature Operator Maintenance Hot Surface Burn Hazard Be sure sterilizer is cool before cleaning door gasket and mating surface Hot Surface Burn Hazard B...
Page 34: ...iner OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Caution Do not use steam to disinfect or clean the sterilizer cabinet Extreme high temperatures could cause plastic parts to become distorted Caution Do not use abrasive clea...
Page 35: ...oir filter 7 Replace the reservoir lid and refill the reservoir to the FILL mark in the fill funnel with distilled or deionized water Cleaning Reservoir Filter 1 Unscrew the reservoir filter from its...
Page 36: ...R MAINTENANCE Figure 27 Emptying Non Recirculating Collection Bottle Figure 26 Filter Screen Hot Surface Burn Hazard Be sure sterilizer is cool before removing chamber filter screen Caution Operating...
Page 37: ...and gasket retainer of any dirt adhesives or deposits 3 Apply a generous amount of silicone multipurpose sealant available in most hardware stores in a 2 diameter area around the center stud of the do...
Page 38: ...r about 3 seconds Do not hold the valve open Steam should freely discharge from the valve outlet 3 If valve malfunctions the valve must be replaced Call for authorized service 4 Cancel cycle after che...
Page 39: ...rinse the tank with a solution of household bleach 3 4 cup and distilled or deionized water 1 gal Drain solution and rinse with distilled or deionized water before refilling Refill the tank with clea...
Page 40: ...s l l o r 6 f o x o b l l o R r e p a P 1 6 1 1 4 6 2 n o b b i R r e t n i r P 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 2 s e l t t o b t r a u q 6 r e n a e l C r e b m a h C y e v r a H 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 2 6 3 s d a P g...
Page 41: ...lifted by two persons and transported on a cart Note Do not operate this sterilizer within 6 ft of patient treatment point Side To Side Level Cabinet Do Not Level Chamber Front To Back Shim Under 1 R...
Page 42: ...to non recirculating discharge port Step 3 Automatic Optional Overflow Push the overflow tube into the overflow connector at the top of the cooling tank until it clicks Tighten nut finger tight plus 1...
Page 43: ...ash Use the UP arrow to set the hour ahead or the down arrow to set it back When the clock is set to the correct hour press PROGRAM SET to store the hour in memory b The minute will flash Use the arro...
Page 44: ...to store e The day will flash Use the arrows to set the day Press PROGRAM SET to store f The year will flash Use the arrows to set the year Press PROGRAM SET to store 3 The clock calendar is now ready...
Page 45: ...elease the PROGRAM SET switch The sterilizer is now ready for you to proceed with Step 2 INSTALLATION Warning Non Recirculating Option must be installed before proceeding Note This operation requires...
Page 46: ...AM SET Press PROGRAM SET Press PROGRAM SET Press PROGRAM SET Installation LOG ERXX XXXXX DATE TIME PRESSURE UNITS PSI TEMPERATURE CELSIUS DATE FORMAT M D Y 12 HOUR CLOCK DIAGNOSTICS NO LANGUAGE ENGLIS...
Page 47: ...ed press either the up or down arrow to change to NON RECIRCULATE Press UP or DOWN arrow Press PROGRAM SET 4 Press CYCLE STOP to exit setup mode 5 Press CONTROLS ON and select your desired cycle RECIR...
Page 48: ...000 mL approx 4 quarts Maximum Rated 45 psi 310kPa 45 psi 310 kPa Operating Pressure Environmental Conditions Operation 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F 30 to 70 relative humidity 30 to 7...
Page 49: ...reconversion Appendix Figure 31 Removing access panels Warning Unplug power cord before removing any access panels Voltage conversion should be performed by a qualified service technician Note Dual v...
Page 50: ...r wire from J14 to J11 Leave other black wire connected 3 On the Transformer PC Board MC10 with Printer Only Remove jumpers from JMP1 and JMP2 positions and install jumper in JMP3 position Save other...
Page 51: ...51 APPENDIX Figure 32 Power I O PC Board 230 VAC...
Page 52: ...52 Figure 33 MC10 Transformer PC Board 230 VAC APPENDIX...
Page 53: ...om J11 to J14 Move white heater wire from J12 to J11 Leave the other black wire connected 3 On the Transformer PC Board MC10 with printer only Remove jumper from JMP3 position and install jumpers in J...
Page 54: ...54 Figure 34 Power I O Board 230 VAC APPENDIX...
Page 55: ...55 APPENDIX Figure 35 MC10 Transformer PC Board 115 VAC...
Page 56: ...tions and repairs must be performed by and parts obtained from an authorized Barnstead Thermolyne dealer or Barnstead Thermolyne at its own discretion Heating elements however because of their suscept...
