Steris VHP X10, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Instructions Operator Manual 10087252
Figure 3-5. Open Supply Door
12. Follow screen prompt, insert USB device or press Start .
13. Follow display commands as cycle proceeds (refer to
S
ECTION
6.4, B
IODECONTAMINATION
C
YCLE
).
14. At completion of HOLD phase, MANDATORY AERATION (5
minutes) phase starts.
15. At completion of MANDATORY AERATION, if optional aeration is
desired, press Cancel . Proceed as follows:
a. Control asks, USE EXTERNAL AERATOR?
b. Turn Enclosure fan OFF.
c. Position VHP AR60 ™ Aerator near Enclosure.
d. Disconnect Outlet and Inlet Hose Assemblies from
Biodecontamination Unit and connect to AR60 Aerator (see
Figure 3-6 ).
e. Plug AR60 Aerator into applicable wall outlet (120 or
230 Vac).
f. Turn AR60 Aerator ON by pressing power switch.
g. Turn Enclosure fan ON.
h. Press Check button.
i. Allow AR60 Aerator to operate until H
2
O
2
is reduced to a safe
level of less than or equal to 1 PPM.
16. At completion of MANDATORY AERATION, if optional aeration is
not desired, control continues with AERATION phase.
17. Cycle completes, alarm sounds and control displays
COMPLETE - PRESS KEY . Press Check button.
18. Proceed to next section.
Sterilant Cup
For Desiccant
Cartridge
For Sterilant
Cup
Desiccant
Cartridge
DANGER – CHEMICAL
INJURY HAZARD:
• When handling the
Biodecontamination System
hoses, wear appropriate
PPE (refer to Vaprox 59
Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant
SDS for PPE). Any visible
liquid in the hoses must be
treated as concentrated
hydrogen peroxide and all
hydrogen peroxide handling
precautions must be
observed.
• The Biodecontamination
Unit generates harmful
hydrogen peroxide vapor
and discharges it from the
Outlet port. Always ensure
all connections are vapor
tight and that the Enclosure
(refer to
S
ECTION
2, T
ERMS
AND
D
EFINITIONS
) is properly
sealed, secured and
placarded as described on
the Vaprox 59 Hydrogen
Peroxide Sterilant label and
package insert. Heed this
Safety Precaution to ensure,
under normal conditions,
the Biodecontamination
Unit and Enclosure do not
leak H
2
O
2
vapor.