304278D
Advance User Manual
Vacuum (B) &
Non-Vacuum (N) Autoclaves
Page 1: ...304278D Advance User Manual Vacuum B Non Vacuum N Autoclaves ...
Page 2: ... 606 www prestigemedical co uk sales prestigemedical co uk Contents Section Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Operating Symbols Displays and Controls 4 3 Operation 6 4 Essential Information 9 5 Routine Care and Maintenance 10 6 Trouble Shooting 11 7 Recovery Sequences 12 8 Additional Information 13 9 Warranty 14 10 Printer and data logger Instructions 14 11 Specification 15 12 Cycle Profiles 16 13 Water Qua...
Page 3: ...able Types of load and loading Advance autoclaves are designed to sterilize instruments utensils and other items as defined by the European Standard EN13060 Only the vacuum models can effectively sterilize wrapped or pouched instruments and hollow loads The autoclaves operate automatically with 134 C and 121 C sterilizing temperatures with or without drying For a full list of sterilizing cycles an...
Page 4: ... E1 Adjust date time settings hidden E2 Accept hidden F Select vacuum cycles G Select non vacuum cycles H Select additional drying I On off switch J Printer socket K Main door L Fresh water drain M Water fill N Air filter O Rating plate P Power Inlet Section 2 Operating symbols displays and controls A D F G H L1 L2 L3 B C L8 S1 L7 L5 L4 L6 S2 S4 M S3 N O P J IMPORTANT Read Operating Instructions b...
Page 5: ...le controls vacuum models Press F to select the vacuum cycles these are as follows 134ºC 3 min Vacuum cycle for porous loads wrapped pouched solid hollow instruments with drying 134ºC 18 min Vacuum cycle for porous loads wrapped pouched solid hollow instruments with drying 134ºC 3 min Cycle for bagged solid instruments without drying Additional drying should be added 134ºC 3 min Vacuum cycle for u...
Page 6: ...prevent overflowing The container should be emptied when the waste water level reaches the Max line To empty the container undo the screw cap and carefully remove the steam condensing coil cap assembly Use the carry handle to support the container when emptying Replace the steam condensing coil and cap ensuring it is screwed on securely Note Before using for the first time and after emptying alway...
Page 7: ...ts with drying 134ºC 3 min Cycle for bagged solid instruments without drying Additional drying should be added 134ºC 3 min Steam penetration test without drying Suitable for Bowie Dick Test Pack or Helix Press G to select non vacuum cycles 121ºC 15 min Non vacuum cycle for unwrapped solid instruments without drying 134ºC 3 min Non vacuum cycle for unwrapped solid instruments without drying On non ...
Page 8: ...nd hold button F for 6 seconds The display L1 will begin to count down Hold button F until the count down reaches zero The test will then start During the test the segments of the cycle status graphic S1 will flash The test will take between 15 to 30 minutes On completion the print out will advise if the unit has passed or failed the test If a failure occurs clean the gasket and the chamber rim be...
Page 9: ... to verify that the sterilizing cycle is effective If the Chemical Indicator strip fails to change colour repeat the cycle If it still fails to change colour then arrange for a service Section 4 Essential information Disposal WEEE Statement Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU based manufacturers and importers to take back electronic products ...
Page 10: ...ated and could fail to operate correctly Exterior surfaces as required Exterior surfaces should be cleaned with warm soapy water using a damp cloth For persistent marks use a gentle cream cleaner Always use de ionised distilled or sterile water as recommended NEVER USE TAP WATER Gasket replacement Should the gasket develop a persistent leak it should be removed cleaned thoroughly in warm soapy wat...
Page 11: ... if fault persists If the condition persists an engineer may be required 03 Air bleed has not been successful Recovery sequence i Conduct routine maintenance prodcedures re run cycle Replace gasket if fault persists If the condition persists an engineer may be required 04 Vacuum failure Recovery sequence i Conduct routine maintenance prodcedures re run cycle Replace gasket if fault persists Check ...
Page 12: ...t the fault Primary safety features Two primary features have been fitted a pressure release valve and a boiler over temperature safety cut out IMPORTANT NOTE ON EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING PROCEDURES If the door interlock lever does not fully release during door opening and the door led has gone out light pressure on the door will re illuminate the door open led It will then be possible to open the do...
Page 13: ... decontamination Should the unit require to be returned to the factory for repair it must be decontaminated in accordance with our recognised procedures Approvals Approvals are all model specific However the following standards apply in whole or part Medical Devices Directive MDD 93 42 EEC Pressure Equipment Directive PED 97 23 EC RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU Small Steam Sterilizer Standard EN 13060...
Page 14: ...Medical for reprocessing For more information about where you can send your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office or Prestige Medical Power on procedure Connect the printer to the power supply and switch on at the mains The LED light will illuminate on the printer Connect the printer to the autoclave with the cable supplied The printer connection at the autoclave is c...
Page 15: ...tion is 10 Maximum single fault temperature 143ºC determined by the pressure release valve Over voltage category Group II Pollution degree Group II Insulation Class I Environmental conditions Indoor use at an altitude of up to 2 000m Ambient temperature range 10ºC to 40ºC Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 30ºC decreasing linearly to 50 at 40ºC Mains supply voltage range 207 to 25...
Page 16: ...dentification START 00 00 1 00 00 Typical Point 1 1 to 2 02 30 Typical Point 2 300 mbar abs 2 to 3 06 30 Typical Point 3 2 9 bar abs 3 to 4 06 00 Typical Point 4 480 mbar abs 4 to 5 05 00 Typical Point 5 2 90 bar abs 5 to 6 06 00 Typical Point 6 480 mbar abs 6 to 7 07 00 Typical Point 7 3 04 bar abs 7 to 8 03 30 Fixed 134 to 137ºC 3 04 bar abs to 3 32 bar abs 8 to 9 01 30 Typical 9 to 10 15 00 Fix...
Page 17: ...0 Typical Point 4 1 5bar abs 4 TO 5 02 00 Typical Point 5 3 04bar abs 5 TO 6 03 30 Fixed 134 to 137ºC 3 04 bar abs to 3 32 bar abs 6 TO 7 02 00 Typical 7 TO 8 15 00 Fixed ADDED DRYING NOT SHOWN ABOVE Could also be 05 00 or 10 00 depending on the amount selected END Typical 35 00 The profile below is for the 134ºC 3 min cycle for Bagged solid instruments NB Additional Drying must be added to this a...
Page 18: ... to 4 03 30 15 30 Fixed 134 0 to 137 0ºC 121 0 to 124 0ºC 3 04 bar abs to 3 32 bar abs 2 05 bar abs to 2 25 bar abs Figures in RED 4 to 5 02 30 03 30 Typical END 17 30 27 30 Typical On non vacuum machines the vacuum assisted fill is not present THE CYCLE PROFILES SHOWN ON THIS AND EARLIER PAGES ARE FOR THE 16 LITRE AUTOCLAVE The profile below is for the cycles Non vacuum cycle on a Vacuum Machine ...
Page 19: ... 25 C 35μS cm NQ Not Quantified BP British Pharmacopeia EU Endotoxin unit USE OF WATER OUTSIDE THE ABOVE SPECIFICATION MAY INVALIDATE THE MACHINE WARRANTY Section 13 Water quality Section 14 Loading the autoclave Loading has a significant impact on how the autoclave performs The maximum permissible loads are as follows 6 kg for Non Vacuum Cycles 6 kg for Vacuum cycles un pouched 2 kg for Vacuum cy...
Page 20: ...s quote your model details and have your serial number and date of purchase ready when contacting Prestige Medical or your supplier Section 15 Daily record sheet Advance Autoclave If printer fitted staple print outs to the sheet East House Duttons Way Shadsworth Business Park Blackburn BB1 2QR England Registered in England Reg No 2826793 Vat No 633707835 Registered Office c o United Cast Bar UK Li...
