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Manual access handle is on the top edge of the door, behind
the top service panel. If double power doors are ordered, a door
interlock feature is provided to prevent contamination. The door
interlock system allows only one door to be opened at a time,
and prevents either door from being opened when the cycle is
in progress, until STOP/RESET touch pad is pressed.
A 16-watt fluorescent light, mounted within an explosion/
vaporproof enclosure, illuminates the wash chamber.
Spray system
includes two manifold connectors positioned on
the bottom of the chamber, and one rotary spray arm suspended
from the top of the chamber. Manifold connectors automatically
connect to accessory headers at the start of each cycle.
Two removable stainless-steel debris screens, located in
the bottom of the wash chamber (sump), prevent large debris
from entering the piping system and pump.
Two adjustable peristaltic pumps automatically dispense a
selected amount of liquid chemicals (1/4 to 2.0 oz/U.S. gal
[2.0 to 16 mL/L]) into the chamber sump during desired
treatment. 50' (15 m) of tubing and electrical wiring, pick-up
tubes and low level sensors for remote location of chemical
containers are included.
Water saver feature allows the operator to retain water used
during the final rinse treatment for reuse during the first
treatment of the next cycle. Water can be retained only if no
chemicals were used during the final rinse treatment and if
optional drying was not selected. If retained water is too hot for
reuse in first treatment of the next cycle, or if optional cold water
pre-wash is selected, water will be automatically drained from
the sump.
Vapor removal fan (1/15 HP, 50 W) is provided to remove
vapor from the chamber throughout the cycle.
Control panel, with display window and touch pads, allows
easy initiation, programming and monitoring of all cycle
treatments. Display window features a 2-line x 20-character
easy-to-read vacuum fluorescent display.
Control system includes three preprogrammed cycles to
accommodate typical load and processing requirements.
Control can retain in memory up to ten processing cycles,
programmed and named according to Customer preferences.
Once a cycle is started, the programmed cycle values are
locked in and cannot be changed until cycle is complete.
Control system is equipped with a
Service Mode
for preventive
maintenance testing and to facilitate troubleshooting. A built-in
service diagnostic program is included to permit system
calibration and verification of component operations. Control
also includes
Cycle/Day Count Recall
system to remind
operator when a complete preventive maintenance check is
required.
ProConnect™ Response Center includes Remote
Monitoring, Priority Technical Support and Equipment
Performance Reports, as well as access to eservice.steris.com
to schedule and track service requests and purchase service
parts. Access to STERIS ProConnect Response Center is
provided free during the warranty period as part of the
equipment purchase. Available in North America only.
Integral thermal printer with automatic paper take-up
provides an easy-to-read record of all pertinent cycle data.
Printout includes cycle name, starting time and date of cycle,
completion time of each treatment and a list of any cycle
deviations that occurred. Any deviations in the cycle will set off
visible and audible alarms for acknowledgment by the
operator.
CYCLE DESCRIPTION
The Reliance 400 Washer features 10 programmable cycles.
Each cycle can be programmed to include up to 16 separate
treatments. Possible standard treatments include: up to four
pre-wash, up to four wash, up to four rinse and up to four pure
water rinse treatments. Once a cycle is selected, the washer
automatically processes the load through the programmed
treatments.
The washer is programmed with three factory-set processing
cycles: LIGHT, MEDIUM and HEAVY. All three factory-set
cycles can be modified by the operator to include the following
treatments:
•PRE-WASH: Load is sprayed with recirculated water at the
selected temperature (hot or optional cold) for a selected
amount of time (0-15 minutes). On completion of treatment,
water is sent to drain.
•WASH: Load is sprayed with recirculated solution at the
selected temperature (hot or heated, in the sump, to 190°F
[88°C]) for the selected amount of time (0-15 minutes). A
controlled amount of chemical detergent is automatically
added to sump at the beginning of treatment. If heated water
is selected, treatment will not start until selected temperature
is reached. On completion of treatment, solution is sent to
drain.
•RINSE: Load is sprayed with recirculated water at the
selected temperature (optional cold, hot or heated, in the
sump, to 190°F [88°C]) for the selected amount of time (0-
15 minutes). If heated water is selected, treatment will not
start until selected temperature is reached. On the
completion of treatment, water is sent to drain.
•PURE WATER RINSE: Load is either sprayed with
recirculated pure water at the selected temperature
(ambient or heated, in the sump, to 190°F [88°C]) for a
selected amount of time (0-15 minutes), or sprayed with non-
recirculated pure water (supplied from optional storage
tank) for 10 seconds. If heated water is selected, treatment
will not start until the selected temperature is reached. On
completion of treatment, water is either sent to drain or
retained for use in the first treatment of the next cycle.