Steris VHP X10, Operator'S Manual

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10087252 Operator Manual Introduction
Intended Use NOTE: The X10 Biodecontamination Unit is to be used by Trained
and Certified Applicators who have successfully completed both the
STERIS Training and Certification Course for Applicators of Vaprox
Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant and the X10 Biodecontamination Unit
Operator Course. Certification must be active and in force for all
Applicators of Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant.
The X10 Biodecontamination Unit is designed for mobile
Biodecontamination of clean, dry, sealed Enclosures (refer to
S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
) of three, four, five and six foot
widths with corresponding internal volumes from 15.6 - 31.2 ft 3 (.44 -
.88 m 3 ) using STERIS’s patented VHP ® Process Technology and
using Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant.
Uses other than as specified and described in this manual are not
recommended and may not be effective or safe in operating the
Biodecontamination Unit. Consult this manual or STERIS Life
Sciences for further information.
The Biodecontamination Unit utilizes specially designed disposable
70 mL Cups* of Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant.
*Available separately for purchase.
Introduction The STERIS X10 Biodecontamination Unit offers fast, economical
Biodecontamination of Enclosures (refer to
S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
).
The Biodecontamination Unit uses STERIS ' s patented VHP Process
Technology. This process utilizes hydrogen peroxide vapor as a
broad spectrum anti-microbial without condensation of the active
ingredient onto surfaces with good material compatibility.
The Biodecontamination Unit comes with two programmed cycles
designed to achieve a minimum of a 6-log bioburden reduction in a
Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet:
1. Cycle 1 for 3 - 4 ' (0.9 - 1.2 m)
2. Cycle 2 for 5 - 6 ' (1.5 - 1.8 m)
The X10 features X-Phase hardware technology and VaproxLink
software technology. X-Phase hardware technology features a
rotating cylinder design that enables heating, dehumidification,
conditioning, Biodecontamination and aeration for an All-In-One unit
design while
VaproxLink software technology automatically identifies
Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant Cup and verifies expiration
date.
With 0.5-2.5 g/min of Sterilant injection, the Biodecontamination Unit
is capable of Biodecontaminating a single Class II Type A2 cabinet
from 3 - 6
' (0.9 - 1.8 m) with internal cabinet volume up to 31.2 ft
3
(.88 m
3
).
The X10 Biodecontamination Unit is multi-lingual (English, French,
Spanish, Italian and German) and available in either 120 or 230 Vac,
single phase, electrical service.
DANGER – FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
• Verify all materials coming
in contact with hydrogen
peroxide are compatible
with oxidizers. Contact
STERIS Life Sciences or
the material manufacturer
for information on material
compatibility.
• This Biodecontamination
Unit is not designed to
process flammable liquids.
Do not process liquids,
linens, powders or any
cellulose materials.
Process only those
materials compatible with
hydrogen peroxide.