Revolutionary Science Saniclave 200 User manual

The Saniclave 200
Instruction Manual
RS-SC-200

Instruction Manual for the
Revolutionary Science RS-SC-200
Saniclave 200
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Display, Symbols, Control and Parts 3
Installation, Instructions and Intended Use 4
Intended Use 4
Safeguards and Cautions 5
Operating t e Saniclave 200 6
Printer 6
Troubles ooting and Error Modes 10
Warranty, Registration and Policy 12
Specifications 13
Contact Information 13
C ecklist and Notes of Service Record 14
Care, Storage and Maintenance 15
Sterilization Monitoring Guidelines 16
NOTE: Read t is manual before use! T is manual contains important information, safeguards
and operating instructions for t e operation of t e REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE model RS-
SC-200 Saniclave 200 by Alternative Pioneering Researc & Development, Inc. (APR&D, Inc.)
© Alternative Pioneering Researc and Development, Inc.
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Introduction
Dear Valued Customer,
T ank you for purc asing t e Revolutionary Science RS-SC-200 Saniclave 200. We are
confident t at w en used correctly, t e Saniclave 200 will provide years of reliable service.
T e ig quality of construction and durable parts deliver a performance equivalent to muc
costlier equipment.
You are invited to visit our web site at www.revsci.com. Please know t at we welcome any
feedback t at mig t elp us en ance and improve future RevSci products.
Sincerely yours,
REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE
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Installation Instructions
Remove Saniclave 200 from packaging and place it on a dry level surface. Plug it into an
accessible 120 VAC power receptacle. For printer setup, see page 6. T e Saniclave 200 is
now ready for use. See operating instructions on page 7.
Upon receiving the Saniclave 200, it is i portant that you follow these si ple steps:
1. Examine carton and contents for possible damage to t e product caused during s ipping.
If damage is present contact carrier at once. Failure to do so immediately may
release t e carrier from any liability of damage.
2. Fill out t e c ecklist (see instruction manual). If t e s ipment is incomplete, please
contact us at [email protected] or 651-257-0633.
3. Carefully read t is instruction manual before operating t e Saniclave 200.
4. Fill out warranty registration card and mail it to
Revolutionary Science
17319 Lake Blvd.
S afer, MN 55074.
Intended Use
T e Revolutionary Science Saniclave 200 is designed to be used in medical and dental clinics,
ospitals and ot er facilities w ere reusable sterile equipment is used. It is intended to sterilize
wrapped and unwrapped eat and moisture stable solid instruments, mated surfaces, knurled
and inged devices (excluding lumened devices and dental and pieces) t at are compatible
wit saturated steam sterilization at 121 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
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Safeguards & Cautions
WARNING! Do not use this autoclave in an explosive or oxygen rich at osphere. Failure
to do so ay result in serious injury or death.
Li itations of Use
Revolutionary Science is not responsible for isuse of the Saniclave 200
1. NEVER attempt to dismantle or modify t e Saniclave 200.
2. NEVER leave operating Saniclave 200 unattended.
3. NEVER block drain (located on t e inside of t e c amber below eating element).
4. NEVER block steam trap (located on t e inside of t e c amber, near t e top, directly above drain).
5. NEVER operate t e Saniclave 200 wit a damaged cord or plug or after t e appliance malfunctions
or as been damaged in any manner.
6. NEVER use accessory attac ments not recommended by Revolutionary Science. T eir use may
cause fire, electrical s ock or injury.
7. NEVER place t e Saniclave 200 or any part of t e Saniclave 200 on or near a ot gas or electric
burner or ot er eating source.
8. NEVER use t e Saniclave 200 or any purpose ot er t an t e intended use.
9. ALWAYS close t e door properly before operating.
10. NEVER attempt to force t e door open or release pressure w ile sterilizer is in operation.
11. ALWAYS turn off t e unit by using t e 'CLR/OFF' button before unplugging t e Saniclave 200 from
t e power outlet.
12. ALWAYS use ONLY distilled water and never fill c amber wit more or less t an t e
recommended amount of distilled water.
13. NEVER reuse water left in t e ex aust tank. Re-used water may contain endotoxins. Drain
water tank and refill c amber wit clean, distilled water before eac cycle.
14. NEVER attempt to modify t e plug to fit an outlet ot er t an t e required 3-slot, grounded outlet.
T e enclosed 3 prong plug is equipped wit a grounded type 3 conductor wire to furt er ensure
t e safe operation of t e Saniclave 200.
15. NEVER immerse t e autoclave, cord, or plug in water or operate on wet surfaces.
16. NEVER fill t e ex aust tank wit water (See page 3 for location of ex aust tank and cap). T e
Saniclave 200 must be filled by pouring water directly into t e c amber.
17. ALWAYS load t e Saniclave 200 wit instruments compatible wit steam sterilization at 121
degrees Celsius for at least 30 minutes. Always contact t e instrument’s manufacturer if you are
unsure t at t is sterilization tec nique is suitable for instruments being sterilized.
18. ALWAYS inspect t e silicone seal before eac use for dirt, grime or cracks.
19. NEVER clean t e Saniclave 200 wit organic solvents like t inner or benzene. It will damage t e
surfaces.
20. ALWAYS test regularly wit Geobacillus stearot ermop ilus. See page 14 for sterilization
monitoring and control for more information.
21. T is sterilizer as not been validated for double pouc ing.
Operating the Saniclave 200
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Preparation for Sterilization (Default ode)
1. War up cycle: Run a warm up cycle eac day prior to use. Cycle may be aborted during t e
sterilization mode to conserve on time. Remove door. Unplug t e cord, replug t e cord and
commence wit sterilization needs.
2. Preclean instruments according to t eir manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Follow instrument manufacturer’s instructions for correct cleaning and lubricating procedures.
WARNING! Failure to properly clean instru ents before autoclaving, ay result in unsterile
equip ent. Using unsterile equip ent ay result in serious injury or death.
4. It is recommended t at all instruments be dismantled, if possible.
5. Make sure packs do not touc . Do not stack packs or single piece instruments on top of eac
ot er.
CAUTION: Stacking instru ents i properly ay result in unsterile equip ent!
6. Use a sterilization indicator strip wit eac set of instruments being autoclaved.
7. T e recommended load is 4.5 lbs (not including t e rack). Never exceed the axi u load.
Exceeding axi u load ay result in unsterile equip ent.
8. Run a biological indicator spore test (Geobacillus stearot ermop ilus) at least weekly to confirm
proper sterilization. For additional information on purc asing biological indicators, see page 12.
Printer installation and operation
T e recommended printer model is t e Zebra 2844 wit a serial cable connection. Printouts s ould be made in accordance to
your facility’s standard operating procedures. Printers are available for purc ase t roug Revolutionary Science. Printer
paper must accommodate printout widt of 4 inc es. Follow printer manufacturer’s recommendations for regular repair,
cartridge replacement and service.
T e printer must be powered and connected to t e Saniclave 200 via a serial cable prior to use. Sufficient paper must be
installed in t e printer. At t e end of t e cycle (w et er it is a complete cycle or a failure), t e SET button, found on t e
control panel may be pressed to obtain t e printout. If t e Saniclave 200 is reset or powered down, t e printout data
cannot be recovered.
Sample printout. A successful printout s ould look similar to t e following:
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Operating Instructions
1. Place Saniclave 200 on a dry, level surface.
2. Remove c amber door by rotating door counter clockwise.
3. Fill c amber wit 500mL of distilled water.
4. Place rack in t e bottom of t e c amber and place instruments to be sterilized (wrapped or
unwrapped) on top of rack.
5. Inspect t e door to assure t at t e seal is clean and not damaged. Be sure t at t e inner portion of
t e door is also clean and clear, ensuring a secure fit.
6. If t e silicone seal as been removed re-install silicone seal in t e door by evenly tucking seal
under all lugs. Seal may be cleaned wit warm, soapy water (replace seal w en it becomes
noticeably cracked or worn).
7. Place t e door on t e c amber, ensuring t at t e arrow on t e door is aligned wit t e “open”
arrow on t e autoclave.
8. Press t e door in snugly and gently turn t e door andle clockwise until it can no longer turn. T e
door arrow s ould be aligned wit t e “close” arrow on t e autoclave.
9. Insert t e plug of t e cord into t e wall outlet. NEVER modify t e plug to make it fit, as t e plug will
only fit in one way. Autoclave ust be grounded when in use.
10. Standby Mode: T e 4-digit LED indicator will turn on and appear as “0000.”
11. Press 'START/STOP' to begin t e default 30 minute sterilization cycle.
12. Preheat Mode: Display will c ange to 'P ' for t e pre eat mode (about 25 minutes).
13. Observe t e display. If an error warning is displayed, t e cycle will be aborted (see
troubles ooting section on page 10).
14. Sterilization Mode: After t e pre eat mode, t e display will automatically begin to count down
from 30 minutes. For your convenience, t e display will s ow t e temperature reading. To view
t e pressure or cycle time left, see page 8
15. To abort t e cycle at any time, press 'START/STOP' again. Display will t en read “Err 1” and
c amber will instantly depressurize. Allow a few minutes for t e c amber to depressurize before
opening t e door.
16. Drain Mode: At t is point, t e display will read “dry” and t e unit will automatically depressurize.
Due to door locking safety feature of t e silicone seal, t e opening of t e door is not possible until
t e c amber is completely depressurized.
You may ear sound of t e c amber depressurizing. T is is normal.
17. Dry Mode: After t e c amber drains, t e autoclave will sound an audible alarm t at reads “turn
door.” Rotate door counter clockwise until it is in t e “open/dry” position. T en press t e
ADVANCE button and t e alarm will cease. During t is mode, t e eater warms t e c amber for
30 minutes. Moist air vents out of t e door gap.
18. Cycle Co plete: “CC” will display if t e cycle was successful.
19. Print Mode: If t e Saniclave 200 is connected to a printer, a cycle report will print w en SET
button is pressed, s owing t e date/time, preset and ac ieved parameters.
Caution: internal cha ber contents ay be hot to the touch.
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Reco ended Load Configuration
Load including t e trays must not exceed 4.5 lbs.
Cycle Phases
Fill Display reads “Fill” if t e 'START' button is pressed and t e c amber as
not yet been filled wit sufficient water.
Preheat Mode. Display will read 'P ' for Pre eat. T is mode will usually last for
about 30 minutes, depending on t e load size.
Sterilization Mode Display will s ow temperature in Celsius:
•Press ADVANCE to view t e pressure reading in PSIg.
•Press SET to view t e cycle time remaining.
Dry Mode W en t e sterilization cycle is successfully completed, t e display
will read 'dry,' for drain mode. As t e water drains, t e c amber
completely depressurizes and s ortly t ereafter (if selected), t e
Dry Mode begins. Display will alternate between “dry” and t e 30
minute timer. W en t e display reads “turn door,” t e door must
be opened by rotating t e door counter clockwise to t e “open/dry”
position until t e Dry Mode is complete.
CC Mode After a successful completion of t e entire cycle, t e display will
read 'CC' for Cycle Complete. Remove t e door and remove t e
instruments. Instruments may be warm to t e touc .
Print Date/time, preset and ac ieved parameters are printed only if t e
printer is on and properly connected to t e printer port.
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Setting Your Saniclave 200.
T e sterilization cycle parameters are as follows: 30 minutes, 121C, 15psi. T e sterilization
cycle parameters cannot be adjusted.
Load Settings
Load type Instructions
Unwrapped Loads Press and old t e ADVANCE button. T e display s ould c ange
from “0000” to “oooo.”Press ADVANCE once more. T e SET button
can be used to toggle between “dry” and “off.” Select "off." Dry
mode will not commence at t e end of t e cycle.
The dry mode should not be used for unwrapped loads
Wrapped Loads Press and old t e ADVANCE button. T e display s ould c ange
from “0000” to “oooo.”Press ADVANCE once more. T e SET button
can be used to toggle between “dry” and “off.”Select "dry."Dry time
is 30 minutes.Dry mode will commence at t e end of t e cycle.
The dry mode should be used for wrapped loads
Note: For wrapped loads, the user ust use wraps or pouches that are cleared by the
FDA for hu an use. Unwrapped loads ust be used i ediately upon sterilization.
Set Ti e and Date – To set t e time and date, press and old t e 'SET' button. T e
'ADVANCE' button may be used to advance from t e time, date and year. T e 'START'
and 'SET' buttons can be used to adjust t e settings up and down. Disconnecting t e
power between uses may interrupt t e clock's timing. Date and time may need to be
reset. If set correctly, t e time and date will be printed on t e printout.
Print – To print, t e printer must be connected to mains and plugged into t e Saniclave 200
prior to use. After a cycle is complete, w en display reads 'CC,' press t e SET button
once. Ot er t an t e cycle count, date and time, t e Saniclave 200 does not store cycle
data. If you wis to keep records, t e printer must be properly connected.
See page 6 for more printer information.
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