Steris SYSTEM 1E, Maintenance Manual

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A Word From STERIS Corporation
ADVISORY
The operation and maintenance procedures
recommended by STERIS are described in this manual.
Only these recommended maintenance procedures
should be followed.
A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when
operating and servicing this equipment can be found
in
S
ECTION
1 of this manual. Do not operate or service
this equipment until you have become familiar with this
information.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or
performed by STERIS Engineering Service which could
affect its operation will void the warranty, could
adversely affect efficacy of the liquid chemical
sterilization process, could violate federal, state, and
local regulations, and could jeopardize your insurance
coverage.
SYSTEM 1E™ LIQUID CHEMICAL
STERILANT PROCESSING SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The SYSTEM 1E Processor is designed for liquid
chemical sterilization of cleaned, immersible and
reusable critical and semi-critical heat-sensitive
medical devices in healthcare facilities, in less than 30
minutes. The system uses S40™ Sterilant Concentrate,
which achieves its use-dilution within the processor.
The processor is a tabletop, microprocessor-controlled
device, in which the liquid chemical sterilization
process is performed, controlled, and monitored, and
maintains the process parameters necessary to assure
standardized and effective liquid chemical sterilization.
IMPORTANT: All personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and
comply with the warnings, cautions, and instructions contained in this manual. These instructions are important
to protect the health and safety of personnel operating or servicing the equipment and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
STERIS Corporation
5960 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA
440-354-2600 • 800-548-4873
www.steris.com