COMINOX SterilClave 18 VLS User manual

USE and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
-Steam sterilizer-
FOREWORD
This manual must be considered an integral part of the sterilizer, and must always be
available to users. The manual must always accompany the sterilizer, even if it is sold to
another user.
All operators are responsible for reading this manual and for strictly complying with the
instructions and information it provides. COMINOX is not liable for any damage to people,
things, or the sterilizer itself in the event that the operator fails to comply with the
conditions described in the manual.
These instructions are confidential and the customer may not disclose any information to
third parties. Further, this documentation and its attachments may not be tampered with
or modified, copied, or ceded to third parties without authorization from COMINOX.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................ 3
Reference index .............................................................................................................................. 6
Graphic representation of references Mod. 18 ......................................................................... 7
Graphic representation of references Mod. 24 ......................................................................... 8
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 11
GENERAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS........................................................................................................ 11
PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT .......................................................................................................... 12
EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATING USE .................................................................................................................................. 13
Table of cycles/sterilizable material 18B - 18BHD..................................................................... 14
Table of cycles/sterilizable material 18S .................................................................................... 14
Table of cycles/sterilizable material 24B - 24BHD..................................................................... 15
Table of cycles/sterilizable material 24S .................................................................................... 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 17
Technical specifications table 18 ............................................................................................... 17
Technical specifications table 24 ............................................................................................... 18
REFERENCE STANDARDS.................................................................................................................... 18
DIMENSIONS........................................................................................................................................ 19
General dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 19
Dimensions required when the unit is to be built-in ................................................................. 19
GENERAL SAFETY CONDITIONS .................................................................................................... 20
Thermal danger ................................................................................................................................. 20
Noise .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Environmental conditions and risks................................................................................................. 21
Residual risks table......................................................................................................................... 21
TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING.......................................................................................... 22
Unpacking and cleaning the components .................................................................................. 22
Storage ................................................................................................................................................ 23
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 24
GENERAL CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 24
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Arrangement...................................................................................................................................... 24
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 25
Electrical connections .................................................................................................................. 25
Water connection ......................................................................................................................... 25
Water supply table ........................................................................................................................ 26
MANUALLY FILL CLEAN WATER TANK .............................................................................................. 27
MANUALLY DRAIN TANKS.................................................................................................................. 27
PREPARING FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 27
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................... 28
SWITCH-ON ......................................................................................................................................... 28
STAND BY ............................................................................................................................................. 29
MENU.................................................................................................................................................... 30
1.Cycle Menu............................................................................................................................ 31
2.Main Settings Menu............................................................................................................... 31
2.1Language ....................................................................................................................... 32
2.2Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 32
2.3Button Sound.................................................................................................................. 32
2.4Self-stop........................................................................................................................... 32
2.5Self-filling ......................................................................................................................... 33
2.6Printer............................................................................................................................... 33
2.7Cycle Recording ........................................................................................................... 33
2.8Data Logging................................................................................................................. 33
3.Advanced Tools Menu ......................................................................................................... 34
3.1Prog. SPECIAL ................................................................................................................. 34
3.2Programmed start ......................................................................................................... 35
3.3Hollow Loads .................................................................................................................. 36
3.4Code option................................................................................................................... 37
3.4.1Create User ................................................................................................................ 38
3.4.2Delete User ................................................................................................................. 40
4.Cycle Records Menu ............................................................................................................ 41
4.1BACK UP...................................................................................................................... 41
4.2Cycle records ............................................................................................................ 42
5.Maintenance Menu.............................................................................................................. 44
5.1Items ................................................................................................................................ 44
5.2Save Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 45
INFORMATION in STAND BY .............................................................................................................. 46
STARTING the CYCLE ......................................................................................................................... 47
STOP the CYCLE ............................................................................................................................. 48
EVENTS in the CYCLE ..................................................................................................................... 50
INFORMATION about the CYCLE ................................................................................................ 51
PLOT of the CYCLE......................................................................................................................... 51
CONTROL TESTS .................................................................................................................................. 52
Bowie & Dick test ........................................................................................................................... 52
Vacuum test ................................................................................................................................... 52
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Helix test .......................................................................................................................................... 54
Printer ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Cycle Recording on SD CARD ........................................................................................................ 55
INDICATORS................................................................................................................................... 56
ALARMS.......................................................................................................................................... 57
List of alarm codes ............................................................................................................................ 62
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 64
GENERAL CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 64
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Filters................................................................................................................................................. 65
Checks............................................................................................................................................. 65
Fuses................................................................................................................................................. 65
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................. 66
Sterilizer storage or long-term disuse .......................................................................................... 66
Disposal and scrapping................................................................................................................ 66
Maintenance schedule table ......................................................................................................... 67
APPENDIX 1: GRAPHICS 18 B – 18 BHD / 24B – 24 BHD .............................................................. 68
APPENDIX 2: GRAPHICS 18 S / 24 S .............................................................................................69
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