Tangent and Cyber Series Sterilizers Quick Start User Manual Rev 2 Sept 2010

A WORD FROM ATHERTON This manual contains important information on the proper use and maintenance of the Atherton range of Tangent and Cyber Series Sterilizers. All operators and Departmental Heads are urged to carefully read this manual and become familiar with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained within it. A thorough Scheduled Maintenance Programme is essential for safe and reliable sterilization. You are urged to contact the Atherton SERVICE MANAGER in your state to arrange a maintenance programme for your equipment. Due to the continuous programme of research and development conducted by Atherton, all design details are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT: For warranty to be valid, complete, sign, and return the "INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING" form to: A. E. Atherton & Sons Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 116, Northcote, Victoria, Australia, 3070.

WARNING Must be followed carefully to avoid endangering human life and/or damage to

CAUTION Should be followed to ensure proper operation of equipment.

NOTE & IMPORTANT Contains important information and useful tips on operation of equipment

Atherton Sales and Service Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania ACT & New South Wales

Ph: 1300 580 870 Queensland Contact Sterilizing Equipment Sales & Service

Ph: 07 3849 1077

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INDEX Section 1 2

Topic

INTRODUCTION

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GETTING STARTED

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2.1 RUNNING A CYCLE6 2.1.1 Select Cycle Family 2.1.2 Select Specific Cycle 2.1.3 Select The Start Cycle Button 2.1.4 Cycle Completion 2.2 ABORTING A CYCLE 2.3 FAULT

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USEFUL GUIDELINES 3.1 UNLOADING THE STERILIZER

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING 4.2 DOOR (Weekly)

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1 INTRODUCTION This quick start user manual covers the following Atherton sterilizers •

All Tangent Series Sterilizers

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All Cyber Series Sterilizers

As such it is important when reading this manual to only refer to the sections that relate to your unit. To aid the reader where appropriate we have used the name Tangent to refer to the Tangent sterilizers and the name Cyber to refer to the Cyber Series units. As a general note all functionality available in the Tangent Gorilla is available in the Tangent Mongoose and Tiger units. However due to the extensive range of features in the Cyber Series it is important to refer only to the items that relate to your model sterilizer, for example you may have a double door unit but unless you have a barrier seal the section on door security is not relevant to your unit this section only refers to the operation of the doors for units which have a barrier seal. If you have any queries regarding the features of your Atherton sterilizer please contact you Atherton representative.

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS Throughout this manual reference is made to:

Warnings

Cautions.

SYSTEM WARNINGS The Sterilizer Control System has predetermined warnings and these warnings are not dangerous to the operator but may indicate a drop in performance. The following Low Battery screen, and on Steam Generator models, Generator Fault screen may appear and if so, please turn off the power to the equipment and contact your local Atherton agent.

The following screen may appear and if so, the door mechanism has encountered a problem. UM 33 Rev 2

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Touch the screen to return to the door screen then contact your local Atherton agent.

On later model sterilizers the HELP MENU button has been replaced by the SYSTEM MENU Button.

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2 GETTING STARTED To power up the controller, simply touch anywhere on the screen and the LCD panel will display the Atherton Main Menu screen. The Main Menu screen is shown below:

To return to this screen use the Main Menu button that appears on most screens.

2.1 RUNNING A CYCLE In summary the procedure is: 1.

Select cycle family.

2.

Select specific cycle or favourite.

3.

If the cycle parameters are correctly matched to the items to be sterilized select the start cycle button.

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2.1.1

Select Cycle Family

This demonstration assumes the user has started from the main menu.

Select Cycle Family – In this case we are going start a Pre Vac Cycle, therefore select the PRE VAC CYCLES button: This will bring up the Pre Vac Family screen – this screen displays all the available cycles that have a Pre Vacuum stage.

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2.1.2

Select Specific Cycle

Using the buttons on this screen select the PRE VAC CYCLE button.

The operating parameters that will be applied to the selected cycle are displayed in the centre of the screen. Because the cycle chosen is a variable cycle there is the option of modifying the parameters. This option is only available to users who have supervisory level access. If you do not want to modify any operating parameters proceed to 2.1.3. To modify the parameters touch the value, in this case I am going to change the sterilizing temperature and the holding time. Before I can modify these parameters I have to enter the supervisor password:

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Once I have entered my password I then touch the parameter again and this time the parameter input box appears:

In this case I am going to change the sterilizing temperature from 134°C to 121°C and at the same time alter the holding time to 15 minutes.

Now that I am happy with the operating parameters I select the START CYCLE button.

2.1.3

Select The Start Cycle Button

This will cause the display to change to the Operating Screen – each screen is tailored to display the parameters of the cycle, in this case the Pre Vac Cycle has three operating parameters: Sterilizing Temperature, Holding Time & Drying Time:

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2.1.4

Cycle Completion

At the completion of the cycle the system will display the cycle completed successfully for a brief period of time followed by a screen, requesting that the user prepare the unit for the next cycle.

2.2

ABORTING A CYCLE The cycle will be terminated if any of the following occurs: 1. 2. 3.

Machine fault that makes it impossible to complete the cycle in the normal manner. Machine fault, which makes it undesirable to continue with the cycle. The operator decides to abort the cycle.

To terminate the cycle, simply touch, ‘ABORT CYCLE’ button on the operating screen. You will then be directed to enter an authorisation user ID, if your user ID is valid the cycle will then abort, otherwise select Return to cycle to cancel the abort.

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If your User ID is validated the cycle aborting screen will appear.

Depending on a cycle status, an emergency abort will be offered.

If emergency abort was selected, goods will remain dangerously hot!!!

2.3

FAULT If a fault occurred during execution of the cycle, the control system will abort the cycle. At this stage the system requires the user to enter an authorised user ID to confirm that the user has acknowledged that the contents have not been sterilized and acknowledge the aborted cycle:

The user must enter a valid user ID to proceed beyond this screen.

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If the user’s ID is accepted the system will advance to the cycle aborted screen, and a brief description of the fault will be displayed at the top of the screen.

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3 USEFUL GUIDELINES DO NOT OVERLOAD THE STERILIZER. Avoid contact of the load with the walls of the sterilizer.

STERILIZE LIQUIDS SEPARATELY FROM OTHER GOODS Your sterilizer must be validated at least annually to confirm adequate performance. Contact your Atherton office for details.

Fluids must only be processed in a fluid cycle and closures must be vented. Failure to do so may result in injury Care must be taken to avoid contact between bare skin and the sterilizer chamber and door surfaces. Appropriate protective clothing should be worn. Insulated gloves are recommended as a minimum. Failure to do so may result in severe burns. Ensure your hands and fingers are not near the door or chamber when operating. Failure to do so may result in injury.

3.1

UNLOADING THE STERILIZER Care must be taken to avoid contact between bare skin and sterilizer chamber, door, carriage, basket and load. Appropriate protective clothing should be worn. Insulated gloves are recommended as a minimum. Failure to do so may result in severe burns. To remove the load, slide the tray forward until the stop is reached, or roll the carriage onto the transfer trolley Personnel must not enter the chamber unless they are carrying out maintenance to the sterilizer. Refer to the maintenance section for details.

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4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE PERFORMED AT REGULAR INTERVALS, AS INDICATED, AND IS THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM. IF STERILIZER USAGE IS INCREASED, THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME SHOULD INCREASE. When entry to the chamber is required or prior to any maintenance the following must be carried out: 1.

Turn isolating valve on steam supply to off position.

2.

Turn power switch off, located behind the hinged front cover.

3.

Turn off the power at the supply power switch then remove the plug from the switch. Confirm power to the control system has been isolated.

4.

Allow the sterilizer and loading equipment to cool.

The safety, performance and reliability of your equipment cannot be assured unless regular maintenance is performed, preferably by accredited Technicians. We invite you to return to us for all your service needs both during and after the warranty period.

Failure to have proper maintenance services carried out will void your warranty.

If correct maintenance guidelines are followed, you may look forward to many years of reliable service from your equipment.

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4.1 CLEANING Chamber, Door and Loading Equipment (Weekly) Never use a wire brush or steel wool on the chamber, door or loading equipment. The chamber must be cold prior to cleaning.

Remove the chamber drain strainer and flush under running water. The Ha-Ra system is recommended for cleaning of the Sterilizer.

Ultra Blue Glove Scrubs and loosens any residue and build up. To use immerse the glove in cold water and wring out the excess water. White Short Glove This is the follow on glove that will collect the excess water and the dirt that has been loosened by the Ultra Blue glove. This system can be used on almost any surface in the CSSD. The door gasket should be removed and cleaned as required, depending on the quality of the steam.

4.2 DOOR (Weekly) Check operation of door leading and trailing edge safety switches.

If the leading and trailing edge safety switches do not operate, the Sterilizer is to be immediately shut down until repairs have been carried out.

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