Steris RELIANCE 400, Operator'S Manual

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122994-513 Operator Manual Installation Verification
2.3 Detergents and
Chemical Additives
Specifications
Selection of chemical additives is open to customer preference,
however, to achieve optimal performance, selected chemical addi-
tives must meet as a minimum the following specifications:
NOTE: For cleaning and descaling products, note the following:
1) Always use a non-foaming detergent for effective cleaning and
proper pump operation.
2) Follow detergent manufacturer's recommendations to determine
the temperature of the Wash treatment. Refer to Table 5-1 , Cycle
Description Chart, for available temperature ranges.
3) Follow detergent manufacturer's recommendations for amount of
detergent to use depending on water hardness.
4) Contact STERIS for information on specific cleaning and descal-
ing products recommended for use with this equipment.
Product
Description Dilution Range
(oz. /gallon)
[mL/L]
pH Range
Use-Dilution
Other Applicable Requirements
Alkaline
Detergents
1/4 - 2
[2 - 16]
9.0 -12.0 Liquid, non-foaming, high-chelating ability, free rinsing.
Acidic
Detergents 1/4 - 2
[2 - 16]
3.0 - 6.0 Liquid, non-foaming, high-chelating ability, free rinsing.
Neutral
Detergents 1/4 - 2
[2 - 16]
6.0 - 8.0 Liquid, non-foaming, high-chelating ability, free rinsing.
Descalers 2
[16]
< 2.5
Liquid, non-foaming, phosphoric acid based, free-rinsing.