Reverberi STERILIX 2 PLUS User manual

MEDICAL APPLIANCE DIVISION
COMPANY WITH CERTIFIED QUALITY SYSTEM
UNI EN ISO 9001 & EN 13485
Cod.3125
Operation and maintenance manual
STEAM STERILIZERS
MODELS
STERILIX 2 PLUS
STERILIX VACUUM PLUS
STERILIX STAR
GB

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Reverberi s.r.l. thanks you for having bought one of its products and asks you to read this manual.
The manual contains all the information you require in order to use the machine you have purchased.
Please carefully comply with the instructions given in the manual and carefully read all its parts.
Keep the manual in a suitable place so that it remains in a perfect condition.
Following improvements or variations to the appliances, the contents of this manual may be liable to
modification without prior notice or other obligations.
This manual contains an installation form which must be fully filled out by the technician when he
installs the machine.
This form will be considered the reference certificate that validates the warranty. It must be sent back
to us along with the printer coupon and warranty form.
Duplication or translation of any part of this manual is forbidden unless prior written authorization has
been obtained from the Manufacturer.

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Table of contents:
Chapter Description Page
1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
2 Technical specifications …………………………………………………………………………….. 5
3 General recommendations ………..………………………………………………………………… 7
3.1 Regulations for the operator ………………………………………………………………………. 7
4 Location of the controls …………………………………………………….…………………..…… 8
5 Starting and setting at work ……………………………………………..…………………….…… 10
5.1 Removing the machine from the packing……………………………………………………. 10
5.2 Installation and preliminary inspections ……………………………………………….……. 12
5.3 Printer connection ………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
6 General instructions for use …………………………………………………………………….….. 14
6.1 Method of use ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 14
6.2 End of work …………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 14
7 How to arrange the instruments for the sterilizing process …………………….…… 15
8 Program selection …………….…………………………………………………………………….……. 16
8.1 121ºC program ……..………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 16
8.2 134ºC program……..………………………………………………………………………...……………… 17
8.3 121°/134° fractioned program (for mod. STAR and STAR FAST only)……. 18
8.4 Supplementary drying program (DRY)……………………………………………………..…. 18
8.5 Bowie and Dick Test……………………………………………………………………………………… 19
8.6 Sterilizing chart ……………….………………………………………………………………………….. 20
8.7 Notes and warnings ……………………………………………………………….…………………….. 21
8.8 Cycle charts…………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 22
8.9 Monthly inspection proposal………………………………………………………………………... 23
8.10 Example of correct cycle prints………………………………………………………………….... 24
9 Useful information ………………………………………………………………………………..……… 25
10 Key to displayed messages …………………………………………………………………………. 26
10.1 Troubleshooting: solutions / remedies ………………………………………………….……… 28
11 Maintenance
…………………...…………………………………………………………………….……… 30
11.1 General maintenance
…………………………………………………………………………..……….. 30
11.2 Daily routine maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………. 30
11.3 Weekly routine maintenance ……………….………………………………………………………… 31
11.4 Monthly routine maintenance …….…………………………………………………………………. 31
11.5 Periodic extraordinary maintenance ………….…………………………………………..………. 31
11.6 Recommended inspections and replacements (after about 1000 cycles)………. 31
11.7 Corrective actions to prevent faults……………………………………………………………….. 32
12 Faults without messages ………………………………………………………………………………… 32
/ STERILIX 2 PLUS electrical system ….………………………………………………..………... 33
/ STERILIX VACUUM PLUS/STERILIX STAR electrical system ..…………….. 34
/ STERILIX STAR FAST electrical system ..……………………………………….………….. 35
/ STERILIX 2 PLUS hydraulic circuit……..…………………………………………………….…. 36
/ STERILIX VACUUM PLUS / STAR / STAR FAST hydraulic circuit ………. 37
/ Form to use when appliances are returned for repairs ………………………….……….. 38
/ Warranty certificate …………………………………………………………………………….……….. 40
/ Declarations of conformity ………………………………………………………………..………….. 42

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1. INTRODUCTION
The machine described in this operation and maintenance manual is a steam sterilizer that has been
specially designed to sterilize most of the materials and instruments used in dental surgeries, doctors'
surgeries and hospitals in general.
The machine can either operate at a temperature of 134°C and a pressure of 2.1 Bar or 121°C and a
pressure of 1.1 Bar. These parameters are monitored and kept at constant levels by three mechanical
and electronic devices that ensure an optimal sterilizing process along with total safety.
The operating cycles can be visually checked on a display installed on the control panel of the machine,
or by means of a printer supplied on request.
The machine has been built so that the work cycle will automatically stop and the situation be indicated
by an error message on the display if the operator fails to carry out the loading operations correctly or if
a fault occurs.
Do not use the machine for purposes other than those for which it
has been built.
Comply with the pertinent laws in force in the country of use if the
machine is demolished.
To prevent the autoclave from being subjected to electrical
disturbance, it is important to make sure that the earth resistance
value is sufficient and well coordinated with the protections in your
electrical system.

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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STERILIX are autoclaves designed and built in compliance with the operators' need for functionality,
practical use and safety.
STERILIX are fully automatic. All functions are electronically servo-assisted, so the operator knows
what the machine is doing at any given moment.
STERILIX have functional characteristics that make them unique, i.e.:
 AUTOMATIC POWERING, thanks to which the electric heating element maintains the chamber
at a temperature of 80°C for up to 60 min., after which it will automatically switch off if not used.
 STERILIX activates an anti-condensation function after each cycle, if the door is not opened within
30 min.
 Gradual heating to obtain a more accurate temperature and a better sterilizing process.
 AUTOMATIC WATER FILLING by means of an electric pump.
 Built-in DRYING CYCLE: STERILIX 2 PLUS by means of an evaporation system; STERILIX
VACUUM PLUS, STERILIX STAR and STERILIX STAR FAST by means of a vacuum pump.
 AUTOMATIC AIR EXHAUST to eliminate the air from inside the chamber at the beginning of
the cycle, thus achieving the utmost steam saturation.
 DOUBLE SAFETY VALVE to prevent overpressures.
 SAFETY THERMOSTAT to prevent overtemperatures.
 Electronic CHECK CONTROL of each function with message display.
 Press-moulded seamless 18/10 STAINLESS STEEL CHAMBER.
 15 ½ l. CAPACITY chamber which can be fitted with up to five trays.
 DOUBLE TANK for the water: the FIRST FOR FILLING and the SECOND FOR DRAINING
+ USED WATER CAN.
 PRE-VACUUM to –700 mBar by means of a vacuum pump (only in mod. STERILIX STAR and
STERILIX STAR FAST)

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Description Unit of measurement Values
Power source voltage rating V 230 V.a.c. ~
Power source frequency Hz 50
Machine power rating W 1500 2500 (for Mod.
STERILIX STAR FAST
Boiler volume mm Ø 240 x 340
Operating pressure Bar 2.1 - 1.1
Machine dimensions X, Y, Z mm 510 x 450 x 390
Gross weight Kg 49.5
Pack dimensions mm 650x550x560
Operating temperatures °C + 3°C… 35°C
Distance from walls cm 8 – 10
X = depth Y = width Z = height
The electrical system is protected against the risk of over-currents installed inside
the machine by two 15 A delayed action fuses ( T 15 A ) for mod. STERILIX STAR
FAST and 10A ( T 10 A) for other models.
The electronic control and powering boards protect the various users by means of 3
dedicated fuses: 2 quick-acting 1 A types (F 1 A) and one 100 mA delayed action
type (T 100 mA) – (see enclosed wiring diagram).
Only have these fuses changed by a skilled electrician.
The machines have been designed to operate up to an altitude of 1200 mm above sea
level. Contact the manufacturer if the machine must operate at a higher altitude as
special models and/or devices may be required.
The noise level of the machine has been tested. The continuous equivalent weighted
acoustic pressure level A is less than 70 dB (A) and the continuous equivalent
weighted acoustic power level A does not exceed 85 dB (A). The measured noise
level measured is therefore very low. For this reason, the operator need not take any
particular measures (also in view of the fact that the machine operates
automatically).
DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRESSURIZED VESSEL:
Serial N° of vessel, Serial N° of door Month N°, Year N° (see internal label)
Max. operating pressure: 2.2 Bar
Max. operating temperature: 160°C
Min. operating pressure: -0.9 Bar
Test pressure: 8 Bar
Reference standards: TRD 421
Volume of vessel: 15.5 l.

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3.GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Regulations for the operator
Always wear personal protective equipment in compliance with the directives that establish the
current accident-preventing provisions.
Do not approach the machine with inflammable materials.
 Do not carry out repairs or maintenance work whilst the machine is operating or plugged into the
electricity main or when parts of it are hot.
 Only responsible adults may use the machine in places inaccessible to children.
 Use the machine in a dry place, sheltered from the rain.
 Periodically inspect the power cable to make sure that it is in a good condition.
 If there are several persons in the place of work, remember to keep at a safe distance from the
machine to prevent accidental contact with hot parts.
Never ever operate the appliance unless the power cable is in a perfect condition and the structure
undamaged.
It is advisable to keep the door half-open with switch (10) turned off in “0” position, when the
appliance is not in use.
Pay the utmost attention to those parts of the appliance that become hot
during operation and that still remain hot after it has been switched off.
Keep your face well away from the top part of the machine when the
door is opened to prevent it from being scalded by steam. Keep about 50
cm. away from the machine when opening the door.
As specified in the technical specifications, these autoclaves operate at a
pressure that can reach 2.2 Bar at most. Do not use the autoclave in an
improper way and do not carry out maintenance operations while the
sterilizing cycles are in progress. Remember that the pressure is shown
by the pressure gauge installed on the front of the machine itself.
Wait at least 20 minutes after the appliance has been switched off, to
allow the boiler to completely cool.

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4. LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
STERILIX feature an elegant casing treated with scratch-proof epoxy powder paint in the RAL 7035
COLOUR. No particular preparations are required to operate the machines. Just fit the plug into a 230
V power socket. The control panel is elegantly designed, easy to read and consists of (see page 9):
- 1 - TIMER KEY
- 2 - INFO - DISPLAY
- 3 - 134°C PROGRAM BUTTON
- 4 - 134° PROGRAM START INDICATOR LED
- 5 - 121°C PROGRAM BUTTON
- 6 - 121°C PROGRAM START INDICATOR LED
- 7 - PUMP BUTTON
- 8 - MAXIMUM LEVEL INDICATOR LED
- 9 - MINIMUM LEVEL INDICATOR LED
- 10 - MAIN SWITCH
- 11 - DOOR OPENING LEVER
- 12 - WATER FILL UNION
- 13 - PRESSURE AND VACUUM GAUGE
- 14 - WATER DRAIN UNION
- 15 - PRINTER CONNECTING SOCKET
- 16 - MANUAL WATER FILL PLUG ( STERILIX 2 PLUS )
- 16 - BACTERIOLOGICAL FILTER ( STERILIX VACUUM PLUS, STAR and STAR FAST)
THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED:
1 TRAY HOLDER, 5 TRAYS, 1 TOOL TO TAKE OUT THE TRAYS AND ADJUST THE DOOR, 1
PIPE WITH FILTER FOR WATER FILLING, 1 WATER DRAIN PIPE, 1 TRANSPARENT ∅6
TUBE TO DRAIN WATER INTO THE CAN, 1 PIPE WITH FUNNEL TO DRAIN OFF THE
WATER BY HAND (MOD. STERILIX 2 PLUS ONLY), 1 SPONGE, 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL,
1 10 LITER CAN, 1 LIFTING HANDLE.

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5. STARTING AND SETTING AT WORK
Carry out a cycle of dry-run tests using one of our mod. M 9002 or M 9003 printers.
Keep the receipt which should be attached to the installation form and sent off along with the warranty.
5.1 Removing the machine from the packing
The machine is consigned packed on a wooden pallet in a cardboard box: make sure that there are no
dents and that the wrapping is in optimum conditions.
The machine must be stored in a dry place, sheltered from adverse weather conditions, at a temperature
between +3°C and +35°C.
The machine must be handled without jolting and using appropriate means.
Open the pack without overturning it.
Remove the polystyrene from the top and sides (the weight of the model is given in chap. 2, technical
specifications).
Lift the machine out of the box in a vertical direction using the 2 hooks supplied in the bag inside the
pack. These should be inserted into the two holes at the sides of the casing (see drawing on page 11).
Remove the pluriball wrapping from around the machine and make sure that all parts of this latter are
undamaged and complete with all the accessories indicated on the consignment note. Immediately notify
our dealer if discrepancies are discovered.
Keep the packing materials for as long as the machine remains in use, not just for the warranty period.
This is because the autoclave may need to be calibrated or regulated by the manufacturer's staff of by an
after-sales center. Non-original packing is unable to ensure that the machine is correctly protected during
transport.
The original packing comprises the following items:
- BIWALL BOX IN CARDBOARD WITH 3 CORRUGATIONS
- PLURIBALL POLYETHYLENE BAG
- SHAPED POLYSTYRENE FOAM
- PALLET INSIDE THE BOX

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DRAWING ILLUSTRATING HOW THE MACHINE MUST BE LIFTED FROM THE PACK

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5.2 Installation and preliminary inspections
The installer is obliged to make sure that the place in which the sterilizer is installed
is fit for that purpose (CEI 62/4).
The machine is sent packed on a wooden pallet. Make sure that the packing has not been damaged and
that everything is in a perfect condition. Handle the box by means of its handles and place it on a
surface in the immediate vicinity of the place in which the machine is to be positioned (the weight of
the model is given in chap. 2, in the technical specifications).
Remove the machine from its wrapping by pulling it out of the box vertically, using 2 hooks (available
on the market) inserted into the two holes at the sides of the casing. Remove the polystyrene filler balls
from around the machine. Make sure that none of the parts has been damaged and that the machine is
complete with all the accessories indicated in the consignment note. Immediately contact our reseller if
discrepancies are discovered.
Install the autoclave in a well ventilated place, well away from sinks, heat sources, grinders and from
all other machines.
Place the autoclave delicately on to a perfectly flat surface. Take care to leave a space of about 8-10 cm
all around the machine to allow for aeration and make sure that the internal chamber is perfectly
parallel to the ground.
Comply with the following instructions to simply and efficiently check that the machine has been
positioned correctly:
 Open the door of the machine using the handle (11).
 Remove the tray holders complete with trays.
 Pour distilled water into the boiler using a normal glass.
 Check how the water settles over the surface of the boiler:
if the water settles in a uniform way all over the depth of the boiler, this means that the machine
has been positioned correctly. If the water accumulates in the front or rear of the boiler, this means
that the machine is tilting towards the front or back.
 To correct a tilting machine, place shims under the front feet to level off the water.
 Dry off the previously added water and proceed with the installation phase.
Fit the electric plug into a socket WITH A CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 16 Ampere AND
EQUIPPED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION. Make sure that the mains voltage rating
corresponds to the value indicated on the label at the rear of the machine (230 Volts).
STERILIX must only be filled with DISTILLED WATER to ensure that the electrical and air-
operated devices operate efficiently and are long lasting.
Never connect the plug of the machine to a reduction.
Do not install the machine in places at altitudes of more than 900 m.
above sea level.
If this is the case, contact the manufacturer for a special version of the
machine.
Use a bubble level to make sure that the surface on which the appliance is
to be positioned is perfectly horizontal.
Fill out and send off the warranty form.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE REAR PART
1) Can tube to connect
to the used water
drain tube “3”
2) Screws to fix the
casing.
3) Used water drain
tube to connect to
the can by means of
tube "1"
4) Label with the
following data:
Model, CE marking,
power supply
voltage and
frequency ratings,
power draw, serial
number, year of
manufacture,
manufacturer's
generalities.
5) Power cable with
Shuko France plug.
6) Protective casing
for the safety valve.
5.3 Printer connection
Purchase Reverberi printers code M9002 without date stamp or code M9003 with date stamp, from one of
our authorized centers.
To install the printer, just connect its jackplug to socket N° 15 of the autoclave.
Now connect the printer plug to a power socket.
 Carefully read the supplied printer operation manual.
 Power the printer by means of its switch.
 Power the autoclave.
 During the sterilizing cycle, the printer will automatically indicate the progressive number of the cycle
and the various operations in progress. If it is equipped with a date stamp, it will also indicate the date
at the end of the cycle, by means of the multi-function button.
The installer should file the first sterilizing cycle prints obtained during the dry-run tests in the purchaser's
surgery conducted with the autoclave completely empty (without a load in the chamber).
This printer coupon should be sent to the manufacturer along with the warranty form in order to validate
the actual warranty itself.

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6. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
6.1 Method of use
OPEN THE DOOR.
START the machine by pressing the main switch (10).
The display will light up (2). Symbol [- - -] will appear followed by message [888], an acoustic signal
and then, very briefly, the PRE message.
When the machine is installed for the first time, the message [H2O] will appear on the display and the
minimum level led (9) will come on.
Fill the PRIMARY TANK with distilled water using the supplied pipe. Connect the free end of the
pipe to connection (12) and immerse the pipe into the distilled water container. Press the PUMP
BUTTON (7) to operate the pump and keep it depressed until the [FUL] message appears on the
display (2) along with an acoustic signal; the maximum level indicator led (8) will also come on.
HOW TO CORRECTLY FIT THE TUBE
THAT FILLS THE CANISTER WITH WATER
NO OK
Once the filling phase has terminated, a number will appear to indicate the temperature in the
chamber at that moment, which can range from 15° to 80°C.
Only after the above described messages have appeared will the machine be ready to operate. Load it
with instruments and proceed by selecting the required program (121° - 134°).
If no program has been selected within 30 min. after the main switch is operated, the machine will
automatically turn off and message [SLP] will appear on the display (2) to indicate that the heating
function has stopped. STERILIX activates an anti-condensation function after each cycle, if the door is
not opened within 30 minutes.
6.2 End of work
After the operations have terminated, set the green main switch (10) to position 0 and open the door.
Pay particular attention to the temperature of the various components
when you switch off the machine.
Wait a few minutes to allow the components to cool.

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7.HOW TO ARRANGE THE INSTRUMENTS FOR
THE STERILIZING PROCESS
Before being sterilized, the instruments must be cleaned to remove blood residues, incrustations,
foreign bodies, etc. These impurities can damage the items being sterilized, the autoclave components
and prevent the sterilizing process from being correctly carried out.
These instruments must be made of NON-ferrous material since they could damage the other
instruments or the autoclave itself.
To achieve perfect sterilizing, it is therefore important to proceed in the following way:
1. Rinse and brush the instruments under running water immediately after use to remove all deposits.
2. Place the instruments in the ultrasound machine with distilled water and detergent solution if
possible.
3. Thoroughly rinse the instruments in demineralised water to prevent scaling stains.
4. Dry the instruments to eliminate all water residues which could lead to oxidation.
5. Wash, rinse and dry the supplied trays and make sure that they are perfectly clean.
6. To ensure that packaged instruments are perfectly dried, we recommend use of support art. M9050
supplied as an optional.
7. If loose instruments must be sterilized, it is advisable to cover the trays with a paper or fabric
napkin to prevent direct contact with the tray surface: do not place the instruments straight on to the
trays.
8. Scissors and forceps should be slightly opened. Mirrors and containers should be placed upside
down for the sterilizing process.
9. It is advisable to keep the instruments separated from each other to achieve a better sterilizing
action. Overloading will impair the sterilizing process.
10. If packaged instruments must be sterilized on the trays, place the packets with their transparent side
downwards and do not overlap. The packets should not be too large. Drying will be difficult if their
edges overlap.
11. The machine can operate with a maximum 3 Kg load.
Sterilizing handpieces:
 Carefully read the handpiece operation manual with particular attention to the part about sterilizing.
 Wrap the handpiece in the special sterilizing cloth.
 Place the wrapped handpiece on a NON-perforated tray to prevent spilt lubricating oil from
polluting the pipes of the autoclave.
 Proceed with a short cycle 121°C sterilizing program.
 Remember to immediately remove the handpiece from the autoclave at the end of the sterilizing
process.
 It is inadvisable to sterilize handpieces using the night cycle.
Weigh the load to sterilize to use the MINUTE SUBTRACTION function. It should not weigh more
than 1½ Kg.
For a valid sterilizing process, it is obligatory to add a chemical indicator for each cycle.

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8. PROGRAM SELECTION
8.1 121ºC program
Ideal for handpieces, other types of rotating instruments, various types of packaged and loose instruments,
plastic and liquid materials.
OPEN DOOR WITH SWITCH (10) TURNED OFF IN “0” POSITION (IMPORTANT)
Place the trays containing the instruments to be sterilized into the machine.
Press button (10) to active the sterilizers.
Press button (5) to activate the program. The corresponding indicator led (6) will come on and the
message [PR2] will appear on the display for a few seconds.
Carefully close the door but only when a fixed (NOT flashing) number appears on the display to
indicate the temperature in the chamber. Clamp the door in place with the relative lever (11).
Once the door has been closed, the machine will proceed with the automatic warming-up phase and
then with the sterilizing process. Starting may be delayed if the internal temperature is high.
The 121° C cycle lasts 45 minutes, the last 15 min. of which are used to dry the instruments.
A flashing number 45 will appear on the display to indicate the warming-up phase.
The sterilizing cycle will begin when the pressure in the chamber reaches about 1 Bar (shown on the
pressure gauge (13)), and the machine has reached the preset temperature: the time will be counted
down on the display, the selected minutes will stop flashing and only symbol [ -] will flash.
During the last phase, display (2) will visualize a code to indicate the time remaining for the automatic
drying phase to be completed [A15].
A vacuum will be formed in the chamber and the pressure value on the pressure gauge (13) will reset.
At the end of the sterilizing process, the message [End] will appear on the display for a few seconds
accompanied by an acoustic signal and then by the message [Str]. The door can now be opened by
raising the lever (11) and the perfectly sterilized instruments removed.
NOTE: ONCE THE DOOR OF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SHUT AND A PROGRAM
ACTIVATED, IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FOR ANY
REASON WHATSOEVER (e.g. to add a forgotten instrument) UNTIL MESSAGE [Str]
APPEARS ON DISPLAY (2).

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8.2 134ºC program
Ideal for packaged and loose instruments and for instruments without mechanisms.
OPEN DOOR WITH SWITCH (10) TURNED OFF IN “0” POSITION (IMPORTANT)
Place the trays containing the instruments to be sterilized into the machine.
Press button (10) to active the sterilizers.
Press button (3) to activate the program. The corresponding indicator led (4) will come on and the
message [PR1] will appear on the display for a few seconds.
Carefully close the door but only when a fixed (NOT flashing) number appears on the display to
indicate the temperature in the chamber. Clamp the door in place with the relative lever (11).
Once the door has been closed, the machine will proceed with the automatic warming-up phase and
then with the sterilizing process. Starting may be delayed if the internal temperature is high.
The 134° C cycle lasts 35 minutes, the last 15 min. of which are used to dry the instruments.
A flashing number 35 will appear on the display to indicate the warming-up phase.
The sterilizing cycle will begin when the pressure in the chamber reaches about 2.1 Bar (shown on the
pressure gauge (13)), and the machine has reached the preset temperature (cycle start indicator led (4)
will flash): the time will be counted down on the display, the selected minutes will stop flashing and
only symbol [ -] will flash.
During the last phase, display (2) will visualize a code to indicate the time remaining for the automatic
drying phase to be completed [A15].
A vacuum will be formed in the chamber and the pressure value on the pressure gauge (13) will reset.
At the end of the sterilizing process, the message [End] will appear on the display for a few seconds
accompanied by an acoustic signal and then by the message [Str]. The door can now be opened by
raising the lever (11) and the perfectly sterilized instruments removed.
NOTE: ONCE THE DOOR OF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SHUT AND A PROGRAM
ACTIVATED, IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FOR ANY
REASON WHATSOEVER (e.g. to add a forgotten instrument) UNTIL MESSAGE [Str]
APPEARS ON DISPLAY (2).

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8.3 121°/134° fractionated program (for mod. STAR and STAR FAST only)
Optimum for packeted and loose instruments, hollow items and boxes
OPEN DOOR WITH SWITCH (10) TURNED OFF IN “0” POSITION (IMPORTANT)
Place the trays containing the instruments to be sterilized into the machine.
Press button (10) to active the sterilizers.
Press button (1) several times until the message [FRA] appears on the display.
The message [FRA] sometimes alternates with [H2O]. In this case, add water by pressing button (7)
until the pump stops and the message [FUL] appears. You are also advised to empty the used water tank
even if the [USD] message does not appear.
Select the desired cycle temperature by means of buttons (3) and (5).
Carefully close the door but only when a fixed (NOT flashing) number appears on the display to
indicate the temperature in the chamber. Clamp the door in place with the relative lever (11).
Once the door has been closed, the machine will proceed with the automatic warming-up phase and
then with the sterilizing process. Starting may be delayed if the internal temperature is high.
Deduct the time as required according to table 8.4 and using button (1), depending on the material being
sterilized.
During the last phase, a code indicating the time remaining in the automatic drying phase [A15] will
appear on display (2).
A vacuum will be formed in the chamber and the pressure value on the pressure gauge (13) will reset.
At the end of the sterilizing process, the message [End] will appear on the display for a few seconds
accompanied by an acoustic signal and then by the message [Str]. The door can now be opened by
raising the lever (11) and the perfectly sterilized instruments removed.
NOTE: ONCE THE DOOR OF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SHUT AND A PROGRAM
ACTIVATED, IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FOR ANY
REASON WHATSOEVER (e.g. to add a forgotten instrument) UNTIL MESSAGE [Str]
APPEARS ON DISPLAY (2).
8.4 Supplementary drying program (DRY)
Optimum for packeted instruments that are still wet after sterilizing
OPEN DOOR (IMPORTANT)
Press button (1) several times until the message [DRY] appears on the display.
The supplementary drying phase, which lasts 9 minutes, begins as soon as the door is closed.
The [DRY] message will flash throughout the cycle until the [Str] message appears again.
To prevent demage to the instruments, it is important to ensure that
the supplementary drying cycle is not carried out when they are
already at the end of the normal sterilizing cycle. This is particulary
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8.5 Bowie & Dick Test (for mod. Sterilix Star, Star Fast and V. Plus only)
OPEN DOOR WITH SWITCH (10) TURNED OFF IN “0” POSITION (IMPORTANT)
Insert the trays containing the packet in the center to conduct the test for steam autoclaves with vacuum
pump.
Press button (10) to active the sterilizers.
Press button (1) several times until the message [Bod] appears on the display.
Carefully close the door but only when a fixed (NOT flashing) number appears on the display to
indicate the temperature in the chamber. Clamp the door in place with the relative lever (11).
Once the door has been closed, the machine will proceed with the automatic warming-up phase and
then with the sterilizing process. Starting may be delayed if the internal temperature is high.
The message [Bod] will flash until the pressure reading on the pressure gauge becomes 2.1 bar, after
which it will remain permanently on.
The test lasts 3 minutes and no minutes can be deducted.
The alternate message [Bod] [End] will appear once the test has terminated.
If the printer is connected, it will print-out a note with the final message BOWIE DICK TEST END.
NOTE: ONCE THE DOOR OF THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SHUT AND A PROGRAM
ACTIVATED, IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FOR ANY
REASON WHATSOEVER (e.g. to add a forgotten instrument) UNTIL MESSAGE [Bod] [End]
APPEARS ON DISPLAY (2).

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8.6 Sterilizing table
Displayed
minutes
including
drying phase
20 35 30 45
DrY
/ / /
Obligatory
residual
minutes
5
Not
recommen-
ded
15
Not
recommen-
ded
DrY
/ / /
SHORT STERILIZING CYCLE
Subtracted
minutes
15
Not
recommen-
ded
15
Not
recommen-
ded
/ / / /
Sterilizing
minutes
20 20 30 30
/ /
20 30
Drying
minutes
15 15 15 15
9
10 h.
maintenance
drying
15 15
Minutes
displayed
35 35 45 45
DrY
Str
35 45
Materials
- metallic solids - glassware - metal instruments - fabrics - gauzes and cotton - metallic solids - rubber materials - plastic materials - handles - turbines - delicate solids - rubber materials - plastic materials - packaged or
wrapped materials, excluding turbines and handpieces
- packaged or
wrapped materials excluding turbines and handpieces
- Boxes - Hollow items - Boxes
- Plastic materials
STANDARD STERILIZING CYCLE
Programs
Pr 01
Non-packaged 134°
Pr 01
packaged 134°
Pr 02
Non-packaged 121°
Pr 02
packaged 121°
Pr dry
Supplementary drying
for packaged materials
Str
Night cycle stand-by
FRA (Fractionated)
134°
(Star and Star Fast only)
FRA (Fractionated)
121°
(Star and Star Fast only)