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50112712_082007_GB

VARIOKLAV

Steam sterilizer 65 TC

Operating manual

Summary of Contents for VARIOKLAV 65 TC

Page 1: ...50112712_082007_GB VARIOKLAVTM Steam sterilizer 65 TC Operating manual ...

Page 2: ...Producer Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert Bosch Straße 1 D 63505 Langenselbold Inland Phone sales 0800 1 53 63 76 Phone service 0800 1 11 21 10 Fax 0800 1 11 21 14 International Phone 49 6184 90 69 40 Fax 49 6184 90 74 74 Internet www thermo com Email info labequipment de thermo com Authorized service Hille Technische Dienstleistung GmbH Lichtenbergstraße 8 D 85748 Garching bei München Inland Phone...

Page 3: ...ler 24 4 6 Operator instructions 24 4 6 1 Instructions for daily operation 24 4 6 2 Instructions for maintenance 25 4 7 Device log 25 4 8 Controlling the batch 26 5 Short operating manual 27 6 Equipment description 28 6 1 Components 28 7 Function 33 7 1 Safety features 34 8 Preparing for sterilization 35 8 1 Requirements for operation 36 8 2 Preparing the sterilizing chamber 37 8 2 1 Sterilizing p...

Page 4: ...cumentation evaluation 66 12 Program end and removal 68 13 Maintenance information 70 13 1 After sales service and maintenance 71 13 2 Important notes 71 13 3 Inserting paper rolls into the integrated printer 72 13 4 Changing the ribbon of the integrated printer 73 14 Troubleshooting 74 15 Preparations for transport frost protection 78 15 1 Recommissioning 80 16 Packing the sterilizer 81 17 Openin...

Page 5: ...ng manual and its supplements Chapters 1 through 10 are directed at target group 2 Correct use INFORMATION Thermo will only release load samples in accordance with the validation documentation as available to the persons responsible for supply matters The VARIOKLAV Type 65 TC benchtop sterilizer is a Class IIa medical device pursuant to EU Guideline 93 42 EEC The sterilizer is intended for use in ...

Page 6: ... sterilizer including routine evaluation of the sterilization result release Supervisory and training staff Supervisory and monitoring tasks are restricted to personnel possessing comprehensive subject matter expertise They must be able to perform tasks involving responsibility and to make decisions In addition they must be able to train the routine operating staff and to pass on to them the requi...

Page 7: ...ANGER This sign refers to hazardous situations Hazards to human life are indicated by the word Life Hazard DANGER This sign refers to explosion hazards DANGER This sign refers to dangerous voltages CAUTION This sign indicates danger to equipment and machinery INFORMATION This sign indicates easier working practices On the following pages all safety warnings are listed to give you an overview Infor...

Page 8: ...roperty the unit must be immediately disconnected from the media supply Disconnect the feed water supply where appropriate DANGER Should any anomalies and or problems occur while the sterilizer is ready for use or while running a sterilization cycle Press the START STOP key to terminate any ongoing programs if necessary DANGER Prior to the first sterilization the sterilizer must be validated DANGE...

Page 9: ...ons in the ring binder supplied with the sterilizer DANGER Pursuant to DIN 58946 6 the sterilizer operator is obliged to keep a device log to document important parameters and events DANGER Perform batch documentation and sterilizer release documentation pursuant to DIN 58946 6 June 2000 DANGER Never use test media Bowie Dick simulation test pack batch control indicator for helix test whose shelf ...

Page 10: ...e Bowie Dick test program is interrupted for some reasons a new test must be performed for safety reasons Make sure that the test frame and the test pack are in non heated condition and replace the Bowie Dick indicator test sheet There must be no water droplets inside the rolled up helix test tube i e the test object with indicator system DANGER Make sure that no cloth ends dangle from the sterili...

Page 11: ...r supplied with the sterilizer DANGER Repairs and interventions may only be carried out by our authorized after sales service DANGER Any repairs and interventions concerning the sterilizer must be documented in the device log DANGER If an error message is displayed during the sterilization process the load must be considered non sterile DANGER Only use the emergency unlocking aid to open the steri...

Page 12: ...ure that the door seal 7 is free from dirt not sticking to the door 1 and not damaged The door seal 7 must sit snugly in the groove CAUTION The equipment must not be operated in hazardous locations CAUTION Before sterilization check to see whether there is enough feed water in the feed water tank 5 Only use deionized water when topping up the feed water Do not use tap water CAUTION Only use deioni...

Page 13: ...ystem might be damaged DANGER If problems occur that might be harmful to persons or property the unit must be immediately disconnected from the media supply Disconnect the feed water supply where appropriate CAUTION A mains circuit breaker with an ELCB switch and the CEE socket must be installed in the immediate vicinity of the unit The sterilizer is disconnected from mains In emergencies contact ...

Page 14: ...ter dropping from the bottom of the unit Incorrect choice of program with adverse consequences for the items to be sterilized e g excessive sterilization temperatures Pressing the START STOP key terminates the sterilizing program The device will enter a state in which the load can be safely removed If you had inadvertently chosen an inappropriate program Select the correct sterilizing program for ...

Page 15: ...ctive tasks Omission of the checks enumerated in the maintenance manual Feed water impurities Using tap water with a high chloride concentration instead of deionized water Insufficient cleaning and disinfection of the load The efficacy of a sterilizing program for the actual user load even given a constant consumable supply situation can only be demonstrated by a validation process The manufacture...

Page 16: ...2007_GB 3 Unpacking the sterilizer 1 2 1 1a 1d 1e 2 x 1 x IV II III V VI VII 1b I VIII B 1c 45 2 x 3 4 1 2 3 3 A VIII 1 1 2 4 1 x In order to commission the VARIOKLAV Type 65 TC steam sterilizer please follow the Initial Commissioning Instructions to the letter ...

Page 17: ...ockwise rotating field If the rotary field is incorrect the message Check rotary field appears CAUTION Be careful when connecting tap water and disposal lines Danger of water related damage CAUTION Only use deionized feed water3 Do not use tap water CAUTION Do not deploy the unit in the direct vicinity of a fire alarm Exiting steam could set off the fire alarm INFORMATION Consult the Initial Commi...

Page 18: ...tion of Conformity is based on a complete quality assurance system pursuant to DIN EN ISO 9001 1994 The sterilizer has been manufactured according to the requirements of EN DIN 285 02 97 The steam sterilizer meets the general requirements of and has undergone testing pursuant to DIN EN 60601 and the threshold limits for electromagnetic compatibility EMC contained therein This German standard is al...

Page 19: ...Operating manual with instructions for first use and error codes for troubleshooting by the operator Short Operating Manual Initial Commissioning Instructions Packing instructions Maintenance Manual Settings for the automatic control system and pressure temperature and time values for all important parts of the sterilization cycle Technical specifications including functional description and flow ...

Page 20: ...termined parameters The Bowie Dick test program is also tested A test for air leaks vacuum test is performed as well Acceptance test Acceptance testing consists of a series of checks and tests performed on site after deployment of the sterilizer DIN EN 285 1997 The owner or operator usually lets the manufacturer or an authorized service agency perform this test Any additional tests such as install...

Page 21: ...btained everywhere inside the specified sterilizer loads 4 2 Scope of delivery In addition to the documents already mentioned a 1 m silicon hose with connector is included with the sterilizer This hose is used for emptying the feed water tank See also Maintenance Manual One paper roll for the integrated printer and fuses for the sterilizer Loading systems and Bowie Dick test utensils are supplied ...

Page 22: ...htop sterilizer can be installed without any special installation requirements to be met on the building side The amount of space needed can be seen in Figure 1 For further details please consult the Initial Commissioning Instructions Figure 1 Footprint VARIOKLAV Type 65 TC benchtop sterilizer 100 mm Vorderansicht 65 TC 850 mm 705 mm Lateral view 65 TC Front view 65 TC 613 mm 122 mm 381 mm 50 mm 2...

Page 23: ...sterilizer e g a table workbench or optionally a base It should be capable of supporting a weight of 250 kg6 Note that massive support is required in the vicinity of the feet of the unit Place the unit in its intended location The feet of the unit have been adjusted to different heights in order to get the device up to 5 mm lower in the back than in the front This backward inclination allows any c...

Page 24: ...nce 4 6 1 Instructions for daily operation At a minimum the instructions for daily operation must include a Preparing the unit so it is ready for use b Daily function tests c Executing test programs sterilization tests d Releasing the sterilizer for production e Proper operation of the lock and the loading and unloading aids such as transport and loading trolleys or ramps f Confectioning and assem...

Page 25: ...sidual risks during correct use j Hazards during maintenance procedures 4 7 Device log According to DIN 58946 6 the user is required to keep a device log where important events relative to the operation of the device are documented These include at least a Installation check b Acceptance testing and commissioning c Performance evaluation d Instruction including repetitions e Routine testing daily ...

Page 26: ...d sterilizing time The batch log makes it possible to compare the process parameters for the completed sterilization cycle with the predefined set values and their ranges see Chapter 6 2 1 Sterilizing programs and to evaluate the sterilization cycle Process evaluation system This unit features a process evaluation system that works independently of the control system The physical parameters pressu...

Page 27: ...5 Short operating manual Thermo Scientific 27 50112712_082007_GB 5 Short operating manual INFORMATION Attach the short operating manual close to the sterilizer ...

Page 28: ...6 Equipment description Thermo Scientific 28 50112712_082007_GB 6 Equipment description 6 1 Components Figure 2 VARIOKLAV 65 TC Case and control panel ...

Page 29: ...anel detail 1 Door Closes the sterilizing chamber 2 Locking lever inside the inner door moulding Lock the door Two locking levers keep the closed door tightly locked to the housing anchors 3 Integrated printer Logs sterilization process data 4 Case The case contains the control elements and fittings 29 28 27 26 16 17 18 21 20 23 24 25 14 15 19 22 ...

Page 30: ...y For placing sterilization containers in the sterilizing chamber 14 I M S printer display Shows the current values of the sensors of the I M S printer in the sterilizing chamber Chamber temperature in C Absolute pressure inside the sterilizing chamber in kPa The admission temperature of the cooling water vacuum pump is also displayed below the chamber temperature 15 Current values display Shows t...

Page 31: ...ring the drying phases and to store energy and heat between two sterilization cycles at the same time The feed water is pumped from the feed water tank 5 to the double jacket space where it is heated The heated feed water then supplies the sterilizing steam The sterilizing steam is introduced directly into the sterilizing chamber 9 Two temperature sensors installed at the coolest spot of the steam...

Page 32: ...regularly by an authorized service agency Furthermore please follow the maintenance instructions in the enclosed ring binder This will give you guaranteed trouble free safe operation and a long service life We offer you to perform annual safety checks at a moderate price Figure 5 Schematic representation of the VARIOKLAV Type 65 TC with double wall T3 T1 2 Heating Monitoring control Sterilizing ch...

Page 33: ...ng chamber 9 is automatically heated and deaerated Once the specified sterilizing temperature has been reached the sterilizing time will start running When the sterilizing time is over the sterilizing chamber 9 steam pressure is automatically released The sterilization phase display 25 shows the current status of program execution When the program has been completed the green START STOP key 20 wil...

Page 34: ...ety features These include simple handling thanks to automated program control which reduces the number of operator errors and two completely independent sophisticated error management systems that monitor and report technical problems or defects The enclosed diagram gives you an overview over structural and programmed safety features see annex ...

Page 35: ...sons or property the unit must be immediately disconnected from the power supply Disconnect the feed water supply where appropriate DANGER Should any anomalies and or problems occur while the sterilizer is ready for use or while running a sterilization cycle Press the START STOP key to terminate any ongoing programs if necessary CAUTION Pursuant to DIN 58946 6 the sterilizer operator is obliged to...

Page 36: ... minutes after switching the sterilizer on and the Preheating key is not activated the device automatically switches to standby By pressing the START STOP key 20 the sterilizer can be operated as usual 8 1 Requirements for operation In order to operate the sterilizer the following requirements must be met Device log with important information such as installation and routine checks see Maintenance...

Page 37: ...sterilizing chamber in kPa the remaining sterilization or drying time in minutes the initial time shown is the set time with the numbers counting down to zero during the sterilization or drying cycle Figure 6 Current values display on the control panel CAUTION Before sterilization check to see whether there is enough feed water in the feed water tank 5 Only use deionized water when topping up the ...

Page 38: ...ide the integrated printer 3 Red marks on the paper indicate that the paper roll will soon be empty Check the quality of the latest batch printout If the integrated printer 3 is short of paper or generated a faint output when it was last used proceed as follows Insert a new paper roll or ribbon see Chapters 12 3 and 12 4 You are now ready to record the batch documentation of the selected sterilizi...

Page 39: ...cuum Sterilization Drying Textiles 1 Packaged and unpackaged textiles11 Full load Laundry up to 8 kg Full load approx 55 minutes Fractionated prevacuum 7 170 kPa 7 170 kPa 7 170 kPa 134 C 7 min 304 kPa In vacuum 20 kPa 15 minutes Textiles 2 Packaged and unpackaged hollow items11 tubes packaged textiles11 Full load up to 7 5 kg Full load approx 55 minutes Fractionated prevacuum 7 170 kPa 7 170 kPa ...

Page 40: ...the door seal so that the sterilizer can be safely transported Bowie Dick It is used to test the load for steam penetration and air re moval Vacuum Empty This vacuum test will identify any air leaks as defined in DIN EN 285 Subsequently an empty cycle is run in which the sterilizer is heated up with no separate user input required for the subsequent Bowie Dick test Emptyin This maintenance program...

Page 41: ...ing chamber is completely filled with saturated steam Micro organisms are destroyed by the action of moist heat teh tbt The chamber pressure is released until 120 kPa is reached and the remaining condensate is evacuated Then the steam is siphoned from the chamber causing the pressure to drop and therefore the remaining condensate to evaporate tbt tet When 20 kPa are reached the drying phase starts...

Page 42: ...the first steam entry phase tbv2 Beginning of the second evacuation phase tbd2 Beginning of the second steam entry phase tbv3 Beginning of the third evacuation phase tbd3 Beginning of the third steam entry phase tbp Beginning of the holding phase teh End of the holding phase tbt Beginning of the drying phase tet End of the drying phase pressure Atmospheric pressure Vacuum test 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 3...

Page 43: ...ust be turned off at the installation site or near the control unit of the sterilizer DANGER To ensure uniform testing conditions it is recommended to perform the Bowie Dick test when the sterilizer is hot To insure this execute the Vacuum Empty program first INFORMATION Carefully store all printouts generated by the integrated printer so you can access all relevant information on sterilizing cond...

Page 44: ...esence of residual moisture which may cause the vacuum test to fail even when the system is fully functional Make sure that the sterilizer is cold and that the sterilizing chamber is empty and dry Press the P3 program key on the control panel 6 The indicator in the corner of the key is lit and the previously used program is shown in the cycle display 18 Figure 9 Example Figure 9 Cycle display 18 P...

Page 45: ...am is completed Press the START STOP key 20 The program is terminated The door is automatically unlocked and the door indicator 21 changes to green again DANGER Hot steam may escape when door 1 is opened Scalding hazard Step back when opening the sterilizer INFORMATION After the Vacuum Empty program has been executed you have to select and run the Bowie Dick test Program Bowie Dick test The daily ...

Page 46: ...r the Bowie Dick test Use a seperate test pack for each sterilizer Fill the cover sheet of the test pack with a sterilization resistant pen The test pack can be used 15 times whereupon the cover sheet must be filed INFORMATION You must not remove any sheets from the test pack Please make sure that there are no wavy sheets in the middle of the test pack since they would affect the test results If n...

Page 47: ...m the indicator chamber Fold the indicator strip in the middle so that the indicator side is covered by the liner Insert the indicator strip into the opening of the internal split cylinder Screw the internal cylinder holding the indicator strip onto the indicator chamber INFORMATION Check the integrity of the seal of the test object Running the Bowie Dick test and the Helix test system The sterili...

Page 48: ... indicator 21 is lit The Bowie Dick test program is started When the program has been completed the green START STOP key 20 will flash Press the START STOP key 20 The program is terminated The door is automatically unlocked and the door indicator 21 changes to green again DANGER Hot steam may escape when door 1 is opened Scalding hazard Step back when opening the sterilizer Open the door 1 DANGER ...

Page 49: ...lour uniformly and thoroughly optimal sterilizing conditions are not ensured In this case please contact a service agency without delay and stop using the sterilizer Evaluating the result of the Helix test system Allow the test object with indicator system to cool Open the indicator chamber and remove the indicator strip Stick the indicator strip to the supplied documentation sheet Enter the requi...

Page 50: ...d regularly by an authorized service agency Furthermore please follow the maintenance instructions in the enclosed ring binder This will give you guaranteed trouble free safe operation and a long service life We offer you to perform annual safety checks at a moderate price INFORMATION Store the indicator test sheet of the STERICLIN Bowie Dick single use test pack together with the printouts of the...

Page 51: ...ed package system enclosing the medical device in an impermeable manner Example Instrument sealed in transparent packaging Ö Secondary pack Pack containing one or several medical devices in their primary packs Example Transparent pack inside a pack Ö Transport pack Pack containing one or several primary and or secondary packs designed to offer adequate protection during transport and storage ...

Page 52: ...disinfect the items to be sterilized thoroughly Solid items can be arranged in the steel wire baskets as follows Without wrapping or packaging Wrapped in a cloth Sealed in their primary packs Porous sterilization loads laundry should be placed in the steel wire baskets folded but not too tightly INFORMATION Primary pack12 must be arranged upright in the steel wire baskets paper facing paper and fo...

Page 53: ...For information on using the respective sterilization containers filter changes etc and on storage times please consult the manufacturer s instructions AESCULAP WAGNER The sterilization containers meet the requirements of the EN 868 8 standard as per August 1999 and are suitable for accommodating items during vacuum steam sterilization The seal between the lid and the bottom has microbial barrier ...

Page 54: ... still possible to freely insert an extended hand between the various laundry items even if the sterilization container is completely filled Open the clean sterilization container Place the items to be sterilized in the bottom of the sterilization container Place the lid on the bottom of the sterilization container and lock it by engaging the quick lock mechanism 8 3 4 Loading the sterilizing cham...

Page 55: ...r 1 and the door seal 7 are clean Close the door 1 until it touches the sterilizing chamber 9 The door will lock automatically when the selected program has been started Ö Loading the sterilizing chamber with steel wire baskets If you load several steel wire baskets into the sterilizing chamber INFORMATION Insert steel wire baskets with light items into the upper segment and those with heavy items...

Page 56: ...items in flexible packs are placed on top 2 Instruments in individual flexible packs come next 3 Sterilization containers are placed near the bottom 4 Heavy instrument containers are placed in the lowermost position of the sterilizing chamber This will clear the way for the condensate accumulating liberally on heavy sterilizing items to drip off ...

Page 57: ...zing programs and suitable types of load are listed in Chapter 8 2 1 Select a sterilizing program that is suitable for the load Press the corresponding program key on the control panel 6 The indicator in the corner of the key is lit and the previously used program is shown in the cycle display 18 Press the key 16 or the key 17 on the control panel 6 repeatedly until cycle display shows the selecte...

Page 58: ...m with the associated sterilizing temperature and sterilizing time see Figure 18 Cycle 121 C 20min Instruments Figure 18 Cycle display 18 Press the selected program key again The cycle display 18 will show one parameter of the sterilization process Pressing the selected program key repeatedly will cycle through the pre programmed values for the sterilization process Sterilizing temperature Sterili...

Page 59: ...the keys to set a value of 10 15kPa above the average ambient pressure Repeat the setting on the program keys P2 and P3 10 3 Setting date time and timer To use the timer or the timer for batch documentation integrated printer option you must first set the current date and time Ö Time and date Press and hold the Timer key 24 Press the START STOP key 20 Release both keys 24 20 The cycle display 18 n...

Page 60: ...y 16 or the key 17 to change to the Timer display Press and hold the P1 program key 19 Press the key 16 or the key 17 until the desired hour is set Release both keys 19 and 16 or 17 Proceed in the same way to set the minutes and if required the date When you are done setting the timer you must confirm your setting by pressing the Timer key 24 Press the Timer key 24 The indicator in the corner of t...

Page 61: ...1 until the time indicator Figure 22 appears The indicator light in the corner of the Timer key is lit The timer is switched on Sterilization does not start immediately when the START STOP key 20 is pressed but on the day and at the time selected When preheating the sterilizer will not go into standby mode Press the START STOP key 20 INFORMATION When using the timer function for sterilizing progra...

Page 62: ...times improves sterilization quality and helps avoid the risks associated with cold sterilizing chambers INFORMATION It is recommended to keep the sterilizer at working temperature until the sterilization workload has been completed Always press the Preheating key 23 after unloading sterilized items After removing the load close the door 1 until it touches the sterilizing chamber 9 Press the Prehe...

Page 63: ...ORMATION Turn the Preheating key 23 off in order to be able to use the sterilizer No programs can be selected while the Preheating key 23 is activated Press the Preheating key 23 on the control panel 6 The indicator light in the corner of the Preheating key 23 goes off The door is automatically unlocked Open the door 1 You can now perform another sterilization cycle When the sterilizer is not busy...

Page 64: ... reached The sterilizing chamber 9 is automatically evacuated and heated The various phases of the program are shown in the Sterilization phase display 25 during execution While the heater heats the symbol is shown next to the chamber temperature in the Current values display 15 The actual sterilizing time will start once the sterilizing temperature has been reached The progress of the sterilizing...

Page 65: ... during sterilization are printed immediately Figure 24 Sterilization log example VARIOKLAV 65TC 9 0KW ID_IMS 0 4864 55433 Date 30 01 2006 Batch number 8 Program cycle 8 Bowie Dick 134 C 3 5 min T1 Chamber Temp P Chamber Press Limit value T1 C P kPa Start 15 58 96 1 95 Prevacuum 15 59 96 6 98 16 00 96 6 6 16 01 115 6 179 16 02 92 0 6 16 03 92 0 6 16 04 116 0 177 16 06 95 2 6 16 07 98 7 98 Deaerati...

Page 66: ... test pack must not lie outside the sterilizing temperature range must not vary by more than 1 5 K must not differ by more than 2 K The holding time must not be less than 15 minutes at 121 C 10 minutes at 126 C or 3 minutes at 134 C Full load thermoelectrical The equilibration time must not exceed 15 seconds At the end of the equilibration time the temperatures measured at the reference site withi...

Page 67: ...8 16 00 96 6 6 16 01 115 6 179 16 02 92 0 6 16 03 92 0 6 16 04 116 0 177 16 06 95 2 6 16 07 98 7 98 Deaeration 16 07 116 1 172 Heating 16 08 112 0 155 Sterilizing 16 11 135 1 316 16 12 135 5 314 16 13 135 5 315 16 14 135 7 316 16 15 135 6 315 Recooling 16 15 135 6 317 Drying 16 18 106 5 99 16 18 105 4 15 16 22 106 5 5 16 23 108 2 5 End of cycle 16 24 109 5 86 Program cycle successful SIGN Steriliz...

Page 68: ...rilizing chamber 9 will adjust automatically to the outside pressure pressure compensation Press the green START STOP key 20 The acoustic signal if activated will be turned off The door 1 is released The displays of the control panel 6 will turn off automatically after 5 minutes DANGER Hot steam may escape when door 1 is opened Scalding hazard Step back when opening the sterilizer DANGER You must ...

Page 69: ...terilized items note this number on all labels of the sterilization containers steel wire baskets or the sterilized items themselves Release the sterilized items INFORMATION Store the batch printout of the integrated printer as per your institutional quality management policy we recommend a minimum of 10 years The sterilizer is ready for a new cycle immediately after the sterilized items have been...

Page 70: ...e set nominal pressure cease using the sterilizer immediately Do not use it again until a new and fully functional safety valve is installed DANGER When a fault occurs and for maintenance purposes disconnect the steam sterilizer from the mains supply Pull the mains plug or neutralise the fuse INFORMATION Only original seals made by the manufacturer may be used INFORMATION We highly recommend you t...

Page 71: ...it is known that this material may corrode in certain circumstances When sterilizing vessels instruments or parts made of steel or iron e g scissors the sterilizing chamber 9 or the door 1 may exhibit a rust film This film may occur if iron dust is deposited on the door 1 or on the walls or floor of the sterilizing chamber 9 If the sterilizing chamber 9 comes in contact with inorganic acids either...

Page 72: ...r cover Turn the bar lock 26 on the printer cover to the left The printer cover is now unlocked see Figure 26 Pull the printer cover 27 toward you Remove the printer cover 27 Cut the paper strip off the old paper roll Press the Paper feed key 29 until the remaining paper has been removed from the printer head Remove the old paper roll from the paper roll compartment Insert the new paper roll into ...

Page 73: ...ter cover is now unlocked see Figure 26 Pull the printer cover 27 toward you Remove the printer cover 27 Hold the left end of the ribbon cartridge with your left hand Press on the right end of the cartridge This will lift the left end of the cartridge Remove the cartridge Take a new cartridge Insert the left end of the new cartridge in the left corner of the printer head Make sure that the cartrid...

Page 74: ...correct rotary field and therefore cannot be started Electrician must check rotary field and set clockwise rotary field Error 1 Lid open The door is open although the seal is to be blown out with air Terminate program and restart if necessary contact after sales service Error 2 Lock open Locking levers do not attain their maximum closing positions contact after sales service Error 3 No p buildup D...

Page 75: ...een actuated Inspect mains fuses Contact after sales service Error 11 Overpressure Overpressure within double wall Allow unit to cool if necessary contact after sales service Error 12 Water low Feed water tank empty valves Y3 1 or water pump defective Fill feed water tank restart or contact after sales service Error 13 Vacuum sensor Pressure sensor defective Contact after sales service Error 14 Wa...

Page 76: ...ontrol is defective Contact after sales service Error 23 Partial heating Part of the heating elements is defective Contact after sales service Error 24 T p Set Temperature or pressure below set value of 121 C or 134 C Contact after sales service Error 25 T p Set 3 Temperature or pressure exceed the range permissible for sterilization Contact after sales service Error 28 Chamberprobe Temperature se...

Page 77: ...es service Control unit does no longer respond to program input if it is not running Control unit does no longer respond Disconnect the sterilizer from mains and immediately reconnect to mains Or press the Preheating key 22 and the key 16 concurrently Contact after sales service Sterilizer has performed 400 sterilization cycles Replace the sterile air filter see maintenance instructions Table 2 Er...

Page 78: ... hose end into the collecting vessel Press the coupling into the coupling socket 1 Ö When the feed water tank has been drained via the silicone hose Press against the outer edge of the coupling socket 1 with force The coupling disengages from the socket Clean the removable drip ledge 2 Remove the residual water from the tank Clean the sieve of the feed water tank under running water Clean the enti...

Page 79: ...one ball onto the vacuum pump draining and manually screw the screw cap clockwise back again The steam sterilizer is now protected against frost INFORMATION For confirming the exact load of the VARIOKLAV Type 65 TC benchtop sterilizer please refer to the laminated content list enclosed with the unit Load the sterilizer as listed in the content list To start the Transport program Close the door unt...

Page 80: ... Recommissioning Every intervention at the sterilizer and or its supplies such as changes rebuilding and retrofitting that may result in influencing the performance of the sterilizer require recommissioning When recommissioning the commissioning tests are checked and if necessary repeated Following tests must be executed at commissioning Concordance with specifications Calibration of the units con...

Page 81: ...ientific 81 50112712_082007_GB 16 Packing the sterilizer Pack the remaining accessories into the sterilizer as described on the content list 2 3 1 1 1 x 1a 1b 1d 1e III II I IV V VI VIII VII A B I 1c 45 2 1 3 4 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 1 2 ...

Page 82: ...mergency unlocking aid insertion opening Insert the emergency unlocking aid in the emergency unlocking aid insertion opening see Figure 28 Figure 28 Emergency unlocking aid insertion opening Fasten the hook of the emergency unlocking aid to the eye of the lock barrel not visible from outside Pull the emergency unlocking aid The door opens Remove the emergency unlocking aid and attach the insertion...

Page 83: ...quality according to DIN EN 285 2006 Evaporation residue 10 mg l Silicon dioxide SiO2 1 mg l Iron 0 2 mg l Cadmium 0 005 mg l Lead 0 05 mg l Traces of heavy metals except iron cadmium and lead 0 1 mg l Chlorides 2 mg l Phosphates 0 5 mg l Conductivity at 20 C 5 μS cm pH value 5 to 7 Colour Colourless clear without residue Hardness 0 02 mmol l ...

Page 84: ...uefied To configure programs To change permanently Control system Electronic unit controlling program execution Cycle Sequence of sterilization phases D Deaeration time Time period until air has been removed from the sterilizer Disinfection Destruction of disease causing agents Distilled water Water free of minerals and salts Drying time Time needed for drying F Feed water Deionized water in the s...

Page 85: ... sterilizer Equipment for carrying out degerming under the effect of steam Steam pot Device for heating liquids for maintaining the temperature of liquids and for dissolving agar Sterile venting Venting with filtered air Sterilization phases Parts of a sterilization cycle To sterilize To degerm to eliminate all microorganisms Sterilizer Equipment used for sterilizing Sterilizing articles Unpackage...

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