Steris RELIANCE 400, Operator'S Manual

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6-5
Routine Maintenance Operator Manual 122994-513
6.5 Monthly Cleaning
6.5.1 Remove Hard Water
Deposits
NOTE: Depending on hardness of water being used, it may be neces-
sary to remove hard water deposits more often. Remove deposits
from chamber and accessories whenever deposits become visible.
Remove hard water deposits from chamber and loading accessories
as follows, using DESCALER cycle especially designed for this pur-
pose:
1. Place empty rack in wash chamber over manifold connector.
2. Press CYCLE MENU touch pad to scroll to appropriate Cycle
menu.
3. Press SELECT CYCLE touch pad to select DESCALER cycle.
Display shows:
__ indicates flashing position
4. Press CYCLE/START touch pad to confirm DESCALER cycle
selection. Display shows:
5. Press CYCLE/START touch pad to start DESCALER cycle. Dis-
play shows:
NOTE: If CYCLE/START touch pad is not pressed within five
seconds, display returns to main Cycle menu.
6. Open chamber door and pour 25 oz (740 mL) of descaling liquid
into wash chamber. Display shows:
7. Close door. Press CYCLE/START touch pad to start DESCALER
cycle.
8. At completion of cycle, open door and allow unit to air dry.
9. Verify debris screens in bottom of sump for debris. If debris is
present, rinse filters under running water to clean.
CYCLE 9 CYCLE 10
DESCALER PRIME
PRESS START TO
PROCESS - DESCALER
OPEN LOAD DOOR AND
ADD DETERGENT
PLEASE CLOSE DOOR
TO START DESCALER
WARNING – CHEMICAL BURN
AND/OR EYE INJURY HAZARD:
• Detergents are caustic and
can cause adverse effects to
exposed tissues. Do not get
in eyes, on skin or attempt to
swallow. Read and follow the
precautions and instructions
on the detergent label and in
the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) prior to han-
dling the detergent, refilling
the detergent container or
servicing the detergent injec-
tion pump and lines. Wear
appropriate Personal Protec-
tive Equipment (PPE) when-
ever handling the detergent
or servicing the detergent
injection pump and lines.
• Wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
when using a descaling prod-
uct. Avoid contact with the
eyes or skin. If a descaling
product spills or splashes on
you, flush the affected area
with water for 15 minutes. If
swallowed, DO NOT induce
vomiting. Administer an alkali
with plenty of water. Seek
medical attention immedi-
ately.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE: When choos-
ing a detergent, select one with
a low-chloride content. Deter-
gents with a high-chloride con-
tent must not be used, as such
detergents may harm stainless
steel.