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1. Setup status Process status Door status Water level 8 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW SAMPLE The Bravo s sterilization program is a succession of phases each with a specific purpose PERATIN a x After loading the material in the chamber closing the door selecting the program and starting the cycle the door opening mechanism locks automatically the standard program for porous materials 134 at 4 minutes for example uses the following sequence 1 Preheats the generator and sterilization chamber 2 Removes the air and penetrates the material by steam through a series of vacuum extracting fluid from the sterilization chamber and pressure injecting steam into the chamber phases 3 Raises the pressure with the consequent increase in the temperature of the steam until reaching the conditions required for sterilization for example 134 C Stabilizes the pressure and temperature Sterilizes for the required time for example 4 minutes Depressurizes the sterilization chamber Begins vacuum drying phase Ventilates the load with sterile air we X M ow Brings the pressure of the sterilization chamber back to the atmospheric level After reaching atmospheric pressure the door is automatically unlocked and can be opened to remove the load from the sterilization chamber Phases 1 3 4 6 and 9 are identical in all cycle
2. 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Signal input for future Bravo Pure Start Stop cable Distilled water tank vent hole Safety valve Ventilation Outlets back and side of unit Heat exchanger Distilled water tank draining point maintenance Jack socket for the external tank level sensor Connection for automatically filling the Connection for directly draining the Band heating element safety thermostat and manual E gt C gt NND ps p W ce distilled water tank used water tank rearm Steam generator safety thermostat and manual rearm Power cord Mains fuses Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW CONTROL PANEL LCD Display Dri Tec E 99 Command keys WA 4 Command keys will perform different functions depending on the mode COMMAND KEYS Key NORMAL mode SETUP mode Enter confirmation of the value option o9 Cycle Start Stop AKT Value increment Forward scroll of Sterilization cycle selection the menu options WA Value decrement Backward scroll of L cycle selection 76 the options Enter Setup mode ESC quit the current menu 4 lines of 20 characters LCD DISPLAY LI LL OUOU v0 SETUP Illuminated icons
3. 45 10 STORING STERILIZED 5 46 hugebllexde O 46 46 STORAGE 46 11 TEST PROGRAMS 47 NT 47 BOWIE DICK 47 VACUUM TEST 48 APPENDIX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 50 SUMMARY TREE 50 AFET DEV M I re 51 WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS sklo dp eo ee SAS S mda ceka de on 52 APPENDIX PROGRAMS a mak mo m a 0 a V m o r M 53 INTRODUCTION M 53 PROGRAM SUMMARY TABLE 4 54 STERILIZATION PROGRAM DIAGRAM 4 56 DIAGRAMS OF THE TES BS eau sad koda 61 EXAMPLES OF PRINTED PEP OP actitud cu mota dU 62 APPENDIX C 64 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 64 MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION 4 65 Clean door gasket and porthole door plate pp 65 Clean exter
4. secula EO EER ESTEE 11 CONNECTING THE DATA RECORDER 4 11 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL WATER TANK pp 12 DIRECT CONNECTION A CENTRALIZED DRAINING POINT pp 13 D INSIHUGTIONS FOR USE ens ees cece ne cece 14 TURNING ON THE p 14 INITIAL AUTOMA TIG TES qma ada ad asas PUES 14 AMBIENT PRESSURE nad tas ehe ne idee 14 15 FILLING DIS LEE 16 R ___ 16 TI 16 MAX LEVEL IN THE INTERNAL DRAIN 17 CONFIGURA THON 18 STARTING AND ENTERING THE SETUP 18 HOW THE KEYS FUNCTION IN SETUP 18 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENU ITEMS 4 20 BIzysgMIRSOUMEDCOM M 22 CONFIGURATION OP 22 IO 22 22 23 seting he AS SW ONG MEP PON PO O E O 23 Setting the sterilization prograMS 4 24 Setting the STAND BY 000020 000001 0 28 SEIMING the printing MONS
5. Solid material handpieces in 3 00 1 00 1 25 0 25 single package For material and Solid material instruments in 0 75 4 00 0 75 4 Solid material 4 20 7 50 1 50 0 5 k in 3 00 3 00 single package handpieces in 1 50 single and double package double Unpackaged packaging we Porous material using the 3 tray Porous material in double 0 20 0 25 0 20 package Solid material handpieces in 3 00 4 00 1 00 11 2510 25 single package Solid material handpieces in 1 50 2 00 0 50 0 25 double package 7 50 1 20 1 50 10 50 handpieces 7 50 1 20 1 50 0 50 handpieces 00 1 00 1 25 0 25 single package 00 Unpackaged solid material Unpackaged solid material o Unpackaged solid material Unpackaged 6 00 7 50 1 20 0 50 solid material max max x max Test pack only without any other load o o Empty chamber Your Infection Control Specialist 1 Sc APPENDIX B PROGRAMS GENERAL NOTES FRACTIONATED Pre vacuum stage completed with a sequence of 3 vacuum pulses 3 pressure pulses Fractionated vacuum programs are dedicated to the sterilization of porous materials or handpieces SINGLE Pre vacuum stage completed by 1 vacuum 1 pressure pulse Single vacuum programs are dedicated to the sterilization of solid materials LONG Drying sta
6. 29 SO iare 31 Setting the water draining mogde pp 31 Acquisition of the ambient 32 Adjusting the contrast of the liquid crystal 33 EXIT THE CONFIGURATION MODE 33 Sc Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 PREPARING MATERIAL FOR Kn 34 TREATING TEXTILE MATERIAL BEFORE STERILIZATION pp 34 ARRANGING THE LOAD 4 34 8 PROGRAM SELECTION z mn at ic Ma dan aso toz Ma ba MO la au nk 36 INTRODUCTION sen se ve vasa ele os ldd ohne oa 36 PROCEDURE oaeee aaa ae neco ee onu ol B o eso aloe 36 9 RUNNING THE 38 STARTING THE CYCLE ws 38 PROGRAM FXE OUO N 39 OP TE EE E TET EESE ENTE 43 CHECKING THE CYCLE DATA REPORT FOR UNITS WITH 5 44 MANUAL CYCLE INTERRUPTION 4 44 RESE THNG THE SYSTEM
7. Programs Clean or replace the drain filter A Check for kinks in the exhaust tube if being used chamber obstructed See Appendix C Maintenance Check the quality of the instruments with the problem checking whether the material they are made of can tolerate steam sterilization Quality of the instruments is not adequate Empty the tank and fill it with high quality distilled Quality of the distilled water not water adequate See the Water Supply Characteristics in Appendix A Traces of oxidation or Technical Characteristics spots on instruments Carefully clean the material before subjecting it to the Organic or inorganic residues on sterilization cycle the instruments See the Chapter 7 Preparing the Material Contact between instruments made instruments made of different metals of different metals See the Chapter 7 Preparing the Material 70 9 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Lime residue on the wall of the Clean the device and its parts as required sterilization chamber and or See Appendix C Maintenance accessories Check the adequacy of the sterilization temperature of Blackening of the Wrong sterilization program the selected program in relation to the material to be instruments or damage to the material selection treated See the Summary Table in Appen
8. BRAVO and Your Infection Control Specialist are trademarks of SciCan Ltd All other trademarks referred to in this manual are the property of their respective owners For all service and repair inquiries Canada 1 800 870 7777 United States 1 800 572 1211 EU 49 0 7561 98343 0 International 1 416 446 4500 Email techservice ca scican com Canada techservice us scican com USA techservice int scican com International Manufactured by SciCan Ltd 1440 Don Mills Road Toronto ON M3B 3P9 Canada Phone 416 445 1600 Fax 416 445 2727 Toll Free 1 800 667 7733 O123 Sci Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist TABLE OF CONTENTS SciCan Inc 701 Technology Drive Canonsburg PA 15317 USA Phone 724 820 1600 Fax 724 820 1479 Toll Free 572 1211 EU REPRESENTATIVE SciCan GmbH Wangener Strasse 78 88299 Leutkirch GERMANY Phone 49 0 7561 98343 0 Fax 49 0 7561 98343 699 SciCan Medtech AG Alpenstrasse 16 6300 Zug Switzerland Phone 41 0 41 727 7027 Fax 41 0 41 727 7029 1 INTRODUCTION SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL DISCLAIMERS UN SC Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the Bravo Autoclave We are confident that you have purchased the finest equipment of its type The Bravo is a counter top unit that features a number of sterilizing cycles designed to meet your needs and suitability for steam steriliz
9. Check if the bacteriological filter is clogged and if necessary replace it with a new one The procedure for storing the ambient temperature SET 0 bar function was not executed correctly Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 Check the tightness of the fittings if necessary reassemble paying more attention to sealing Check that the tubes to the drain tank are completely pushed onto the connectors make sure that the plastic ties have been applied 69 APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Check the tightness of the connector if necessary reassemble paying greater attention to sealing see The water supply tube from the the Chapter 4 Installation external tank optional is not well connected Check that the tube coming from the external tank is completely pushed onto the connector make sure that the plastic tie has been applied At the end of the cycle clean the gasket and porthole of the container under pressure Check if the gasket is Steam leaks from the gasket damaged Run another cycle and check the situation If the gasket still leaks replace it with a new one There is water around Drain tubes optional drain tank not Check that the tubes connected to the drain tank are the drain tank correctly connected to the tank correctly and completely pushed onto the connectors Drain filter of the sterilization Clean or replace the drain fi
10. Nominal power 1700W 15A 2300W 10A 2300W 10A Mains fuses 6 3 x 32 mm 15A 15A F 15 F1 Secondary trafo T 5A 250V T 5A 250V T 5A 250V F2 Primary trafo T 4A 250V TT 2A 250V TT 2A 250V F3 doorlock accidental F 200mA 250V F 200mA 250V F 200mA 250V activation F4 doorlock overload 1 25A 250V 1 25A 250V 1 25A 250V PTR printer protection T 5A 250V T 5A 250V T 5A 250V External dimensions LxDxH Bravo Bravo 480 x 560 x 420 mm 18 9 x 22 04 x 16 5 excluding rear connections Bravo 480 x 660 x 420 mm 18 9 x 25 98 x 16 5 Insulation class Class Installation category Cat Environment of use Internal use Noise level 60 db A Temperature Rating 115 C to 40 Relative humidity max 8096 non condensing Altitude max 3000 m f a s l Bravo 50 110 lbs empty 55 121 Ibs empty with trays and support 59 130 16 empty with trays supports MAX water fuses 5x 20mm v c Environmental operating conditions Bravo 53 117 lbs empty 58 kg 128 Ibs empty with trays and support 62 137 Ibs empty with trays supports MAX water 2 58 128 lbs empty 63 kg 139 lbs empty with trays and support 67 kg 148 lbs empty with trays supports MAX water Net weights Sterilization chamber dimensions Bravo Bravo D250 x L343 mm D10 x L13 5 Diameter x Leng
11. PUMP Vdc STEAM GEN PUMP Vdc CA 2 v K PUMP Vac z N w START STOP MILLDROP KEY FAN Vdc THERMOSTAT AC FILTER raris BAND HEATER THERMOSTAT STEAM GEN CARTRIDGE HEATER AC SWITCH Vac Sci ci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX DIAGRAMS PLUMBING DIAGRAM CHAMBER 84 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX NOTES APPENDIX G NOTES 7 Your Infection Control Specialist 85 APPENDIX H SPARE PARTS 8 ACCESSORIES APPENDIX H SPARE PARTS amp ACCESSORIES _ Bs Sci Your Infection Control Specialist sci APPENDIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT APPENDIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT For all service and repair inquiries Canada 1 800 870 7777 United States 1 800 572 1211 International 1 416 446 4500 Email techservice ca scican com Canada techservice us 2scican com USA techservice int scican com International APPENDIX J LIMITED WARRANTY APPENDIX J LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of two years or 2500 cycles which ever appears first SciCan guarantees that the Bravo Autoclave when manufactured by SciCan in new and unused condition will not fail during normal service due to defects in material and workmanship that are not due to apparent abuse misuse or accident The two year warranty will cover the performance of all components of the unit except consumables such as the
12. EXTENDED REPORT REQUESTED BY THE OPERATOR Sc Model Bravo17 S N 03 BM 0001 Ver SW Exxxx BMyyyyyy Counter 0007 0015 Selection 134 POROUS WRAPPED Temperature 134 C Pressure 2 10 bar Process time 4 min Stand by HIGH Pre vacuum FRACTIONATED Drying STANDARD CYCLE START 19 11 02 11 13 Time bar 00 01 CS 077 6 0 01 01 40 1PV 088 7 0 80 04 40 1PP 120 6 1 00 05 40 2PV 062 9 0 80 07 10 2PP 135 6 1 00 08 20 3PV 135 5 0 80 11 20 135 4 2 15 11 39 55 135 5 2 17 12 39 135 5 2 14 13 39 104 1 2 15 14 39 047 5 2 15 STERILIZATION NEGATIVE OPERATOR ALARM CODE E999 DESCRIPTION MANUAL STOP Report following a Blackout Model Bravo17 S N 03 BM 0001 SW Exxxx BMyyyyyy Counter 0006 0012 Selection 134 CUSTOM Temperature 134 C Pressure 2 10 bar Process time 07 min Stand by HIGH Pre vacuum FRACTIONATED Drying FAST CYCLE START 19 11 02 15 31 BLACK OUT 19 11 02 15 45 STERILIZATION NEGATIVE OPERATOR ALARM CODE E000 DESCRIPTION BLACK OUT Your Infection Control Specialist Report following an alarm Model S N Ver SW Counter Selection Temperature Pressure Process time Stand by Pre vacuum Drying CYCLE START 00 01 CS 00 11 00 21 00 31 00 35 00 51 01 01 01 27 01 57 02 07 02 17 08 15 08 22 08 32 08 42 15 04 15 19 15 28 19 19 19 34 19 49 19 53 DS STERILISATION Bravo17 03 BM 0001 Exxxx BMyyyyyy 0007 0015 134 POROUS WRAPP
13. and properly verified over time is the responsibility of the user The 3000 cycle maintenance and calibration procedure requires the use of special equipment high precision reference instruments calibration tools dedicated software etc suitably verified and calibrated in addition to specific experience and training It is therefore recommended to contact Technical Service to perform this maintenance NOTE THE SCICAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT SEE APPENDIX Z CAN PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE PERIODIC CALIBRATION OF THE STERILIZER 68 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING Analysis and resolution of problems If your sterilizer is not working correctly please consult this list before calling the Technical Service Department PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION The sterilizer does not power on After pressing START the sterilization cycle does not start The MIN water level icon 15 lit The alarm icon is lit The safety valve was triggered At the end of the program CYCLE COMPLETE the door will not open There is water leaking from underneath the sterilizer Sc The mains fuses are blown The device is preheating The distilled water level inside the tank is below the minimum level An alarm was triggered and an error code and message appear on the LCD Locking ring loosened Presence of anomalo
14. and the retrieval of the load POROUS WRAPPED bar 29 21 When the drying cycle is completed and the chamber pressure returns to pre set safety limits the door status indicator 0 will flash the unit will beep and the door will unlock The icon for the sterilization process status stays Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE NOTE ATTHE END OF THE CYCLE AND UP TO THE OPENING OF THE DOOR THE HEATING ELEMENTS ARE OFF TO ALLOW COOLING OF THE LOAD ONLY AFTER THE LOAD HAS BEEN REMOVED WILL THE UNIT RETURN TO ANY STAND BY PREHEATING OPTIONS YOU HAVE SELECTED NOTE WHEN THE STERILIZER S DOOR IS NOT OPENED AT THE END OF THE CYCLE THE VACUUM PUMP IS PERIODICALLY ACTIVATED TO REMOVE ANY TRACES OF CONDENSATE FROM THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER THE DISPLAY SHOWS ENTILATION 29 40 Press to interrupt ventilation and open the door Open the door Open the door and retrieve the sterilized material using the extractor provided When the door is opened the icon O symbol turns off and the device goes to STAND BY mode as previously set Report print When the door is opened the report for the sterilization cycle executed is automatically option produced if the printer or data logger is installed Refer to the print report examples shown in Appendix B Programs data logger is installed never remove the USB stick u
15. covered with clean cloths Sterile material waiting for used must be stored using the appropriate techniques These will significantly slow recontamination 1 Store the material and or instruments in the protective wrappings that were used during sterilization Do not wrap the instruments after sterilization since in addition to being useless and completely senseless is also potentially damaging 2 Store the material in a dry suitably clean and disinfected place far from the area where infected material passes If possible use closed compartments equipped with ultraviolet light 3 Identify the sterile material by attaching the sterilization data attaching a copy of the printed report or an adhesive label 4 First use the material that has been stored the longest FIFO First In First Out This results in material that is homogeneously stored avoiding storing for too long with the consequent risks 5 Never store material for too long In fact do not overlook the fact that materials will tend to degrade and be recontaminated in a finite time even when the above instructions are followed NOTE C357 UNPACKAGED INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS MUST BE STORED IN A CLOSED DRY CLEAN AND DISINFECTED PLACE POSSIBLY EQUIPPED WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT UNPACKAGED INSTRUMENTS AND OR MATERIALS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR LONG TIME STORAGE IT IS RECOMMENDED THEIR IMMEDIATE USE AFTER THE STERILIZATION PROCESS WA
16. discharge and the last vacuum phase begins 3rd VACUUM PULSE POROUS WRAPPED ACUUM PULSE 09 5 2 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE Third rise in After the last vacuum phase the pressure in the sterilization chamber must rise to the value pressure set for the sterilization process 3rd PRESSURE PULSE always through the injection of steam 4 POROUS WRAPPED a dE PULSE 12 33 When the pressure and temperature values for the selected program have been reached the unit pauses to allow the temperature in the chamber to stabilize EQUILIBRATION The liquid Thermodynamic crystal display shows equilibrium 34 POROUS WRAPPED EQUILIBRATION 4 C 15 bar 13 40 When thermodynamic parameters are balanced the actual sterilization phase of the materials begins HOLDING TIME With continuous monitoring of the thermodynamic parameters and ongoing management of the plumbing circuit the pressure and temperature are remain constant within the limits required by the program A sterilization time countdown begins and the display shows the following Sterilization time countdown The icon for the sterilization process status load is in progress flashes to indicate that the treatment of the At the end of the sterilization phase the icon C stays on to indicate the complete sterilization of the material in the sterilization chambe
17. door seal microbiological filter water filter wire racks and trays provided that the product is being used and maintained according to the description in the operator s manual In the event of failure due to such defects during this period of time the exclusive remedies shall be repaired or replaced at SciCan s option and without charge of any defective non consumable part s except gasket provided SciCan is notified in writing within thirty 30 days of the date of such a failure and further provided that the defective part s are returned to SciCan prepaid This warranty shall be considered to be validated if the product is accompanied by the original purchase invoice from the authorized SciCan dealer and such invoice identifies the item by serial number and clearly states the date of purchase No other validation is acceptable After two years or 2500 cycles all SciCan s warranties and other duties with respect to the quality of the product shall be conclusively presumed to have been satisfied All liability therefore shall be terminated and no action or breach of any such warranty or duty may thereafter be commenced against SciCan Any express warranty not provided hereon and any implied warranty or representation as to performance and any remedy for breach of contract which but for this provision might arise by implication operation of law custom or trade or course of dealing including any implied warranty of merchantability or of
18. element Incorrect connection of the temperature sensor chamber wall to the connector Temperature sensor short circuit chamber wall Intervention of the steam generator Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see safety thermostat the Chapter 3 Product Overview Intervention of the heating element Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until safety thermostat you hear a click and replace the cap Turn off RESET and then turn on the device Heating or steam generator heating element malfunction If the problem persists contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully dry the inside of the sterilization chamber and start the program Presence of water or condensate in again the sterilization chamber Do not put material impregnated with water or liquids in general in the chamber Drain filter of the sterilization Clean or replace the drain filter chamber obstructed See Appendix C Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with Air leaking through the gasket water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Vacuum pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 Problem in the plumbing circuit Water injection pump
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20. malfunction Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 Problem in the plumbing circuit Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see the Chapter 3 Product Overview Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until Intervention of the steam generator you hear a click and replace the cap safety thermostat Turn off RESET and then turn on the device If the problem persists contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z Heating element safety thermostat intervened Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z Heating or steam generator heating element malfunction 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 79 APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with Steam leaking through the gasket Water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Perform RESET following the instructions Check the quantity of material in the sterilization chamber and make sure Excessive load it does not exceed the maximum quantity allowed See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Problem in the plumbing circuit Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see
21. properly closed Perform RESET following the instructions at the start of the program START Close the door properly and restart the program Contact the Technical Support Department Door position microswitch broken see Appendix 2 Limit microswitch CLOSED Perform RESET following the instructions position of the door lock mechanism broken Try to start the program a second time Door lock system gear motor If the problem persists contact the Technical Support Department broken see Appendix 2 Limit microswitch OPEN position of the door lock mechanism broken Perform RESET following the instructions Door lock system gear motor Contact the Technical Support Department broken see Appendix 2 Perform RESET following the instructions Water level in the fill tank below E minimum MIN level Top off the water until the MAX level indicator comes on or at least until MIN indicator goes off Contact the Technical Support Department MIN water level indicator broken see Appendix 2 Water level in the drain tank or Perform RESET following the instructions and empty the tank possible optional external drain If installed empty the optional external tank leaving water up to the level tank over the MAX level indicated Wire of the optional external tank Perform RESET following the instructions level indicator not connected to the Connect the plug of the level indicato
22. see Chapter 5 Instructions for Use To scroll through the items use the and keys and make a selection with the key Setting the The water used for the sterilization cycle can be drained into either the internal tank water draining mode standard configuration or the external SciCan tank of greater capacity offered as an option DRAIN OPTIONS from see Chapter 4 Installation so as to reduce the frequency of emptying the used water the ADVANCED menu Select DRAIN OPTIONS and the following menu appears Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 31 6 CONFIGURATION Acquisition of the ambient pressure AMBIENT PRESSURE on the SPECIAL menu 32 Selecting INTERNAL DRAIN enables the reading of the MAX level sensor in the internal tank This is the setting that should be selected if connected directly to the drain Selecting EXTERNAL DRAIN enables the MAX level sensor located in the external tank and in the internal tank NOTE THE LEVEL SENSOR IN THE INTERNAL TANK REMAINS ACTIVE IN EITHER MODE TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE EXTERNAL TANK OR A MISSING OR FAULTY CONNECTION OF THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL DRAIN TANK IF THE INSTALLATION HAS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE DRAIN SELECT INTERNAL DRAIN To scroll through the items use the and keys and make a selection with the J key The first time the sterilizer is used and after any reinstallation the sterilizer must acquire the ambient pressure Thi
23. the instructions Bravo Pure turned off automatic Fill the tank with a sufficient quantity of water remembering to filling periodically check the level or turn on the Bravo Pure Perform RESET following the instructions Connection tube between the sterilizer and a possible external filling device not correctly installed A 040 Check that the water supply tube is correctly and solidly connected to the relative connectors Eliminate all possible obstructions along the path of the tube Water fillina pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department iili see Appendix 2 Chamber temperature sensor broken Steam generator temperature sensor 2 broken Contact the Technical Support Department Heating element temperature see Appendix 2 sensor PT3 broken Chamber wall temperature sensor PT4 broken Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Incorrect connection of the temperature sensor sterilization chamber to the connector Temperature sensor short circuit sterilization chamber Incorrect connection of the temperature sensor steam generator to the connector Temperature sensor short circuit steam generator Contact the Technical Support Department Incorrect connection of the see Appendix Z temperature sensor heating element to the connector Temperature sensor short circuit heating
24. with internal printers Printer typel Printer type 1 1 Open the door 1 of the service compartment to access the printer Push the tongues 2 to open the printer door and access the paper compartment 3 Remove the empty roll and place a new roll of thermal paper so that the paper unrolls from the top The roll must have the following dimensions width 57 mm 2 24 diameter max 45 mm 1 77 4 about 15 cm 6 of paper and close the compartment door Thread the paper in the service compartment door slot and close Printer type2 1 Open the door 1 of the service compartment to access the printer 2 Push the button 2 on the left to open the printer door 3 and access the paper compartment 3 Remove the empty roll and place a new roll of thermal paper so that the paper unrolls from the top The roll must have the following dimensions 57 mm 2 24 diameter max 45 mm 1 77 4 Unroll about 15 cm 6 of paper and close the compartment door the paper will automatically advance outside the window for several centimeters 5 Thread the paper in the service compartment door slot and close To ensure proper performance of the unit calibrate the sensors pressure and temperature verify the performance of all major components at least every three years or 3000 cycles Periodic sterilizer calibration and 3000 cycle maintenance Ensuring the sterilizer is routinely maintained
25. 04 12 33 136 0 14 44 MIN 135 4 Drying pulses 01 CYCLE END 19 11 02 16 38 BOWIE amp DICK TEST COMPLETE Please attach the indicator hereunder OPERATOR APPENDIX B PROGRAMS Cycle Report VACUUM TEST Model Bravo17 S N 03 BM 0001 SW Exxxx BMyyyyyy Counter 0011 0019 Selection VACUUM TEST CYCLE START 19 11 02 11 37 Time C bar 00 00 CS 035 0 0 00 01 39 E1F 037 4 0 80 6 39 E2F 038 4 0 79 16 39 042 0 0 79 17 54 045 5 0 01 CYCLE END 19 11 02 11 41 VACUUM POSITIVE OPERATOR 6 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will guarantee safe efficient operation of the Bravo over the device s entire life For better quality maintenance supplement ordinary checks with regular periodic examinations by a qualified technical service department see Appendix 2 It is highly recommended users perform a periodic sterilizer validation or check of the thermodynamic parameters of the unit s processes by comparing them with the reference values provided with suitably calibrated instruments In this regard see Periodic Sterilizer s Validation below The ordinary maintenance described here is easy to complete and involves simple instruments WARNING 1 ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ROUTINE Follow this schedule to keep the sterilizer operating at peak efficiency If units undergo very MAINTENANCE intense use we recommend shortenin
26. 09 02 10 02 SE 10 37 DS 11 41 SPD 16 08 DE 17 12 06 32 09 59 MIN Drying Pulses CYCLE END STERILIZATION Model S N Ver SW Counter Selection Temperature Pressure Process time Stand by Pre vacuum Drying CYCLE START Time 00 01 CS 01 57 1PV 04 53 1PP 07 00 2PV 09 15 2PP 11 22 3PV 15 04 ET 15 19 SS 16 19 17 18 18 19 19 19 SE 19 53 DS 20 57 SPD 26 55 EPD 29 15 DE 29 43 CE 16 20 MAX 18 11 MIN Drying Pulses CYCLE END STERILIZATION OPERATOR 62 Bravo17 03 BM 0001 Exxxx BMyyyyyy 0007 0015 134c SOLID UNWRAPPED 134 2 10 4 min LOW SINGLE FAST 19 11 02 12 14 01 19 11 02 12 27 POSITIVE Bravo17 03 BM 0001 Exxxx BMyyyyyy 0007 0015 134 POROUS WRAPPED 134 C 2 10 bar 4 min HIGH FRACTIONATED STANDARD 19 11 02 09 52 bar 075 1 0 00 047 S 0 80 120 5 1 00 061 1 0 80 120 4 0 98 061 1 0 80 135 5 2 15 135 9 2 17 135 4 2 14 135 5 2 15 135 4 2 14 135 5 2 15 104 4 0 00 048 4 0 90 094 9 0 86 112 6 0 47 115 8 0 04 135 9 135 4 05 19 11 02 10 17 POSITIVE Cycle Report extended at the operator s request Report following a Manual Stop Model Bravo17 S N 03 BM 0001 Ver SW Exxxx BMyyyyyy Counter 0007 0015 Selection 134c POROUS WRAPPED Temperature 134 C Pressure 2 10 Bar Process time 4 min Stand by HIGH Pre vacuum FRACTIONATED Drying STANDARD CYCLE START 19 11 02 09 52 Time T1 P T2 T4 00 01
27. AM I cin 4 HE x c o 5 2 o PROGRAM 5 E 9 55 2 85538 on M DESCRIPTION 5 25 gd 96 o9 o gt SL 08 SE 28 B gt a 6 lt o 0 50 o F 515 E 6 6 gt 5 t 2 220V 17 17V 21V 134 POROUS WRAPPED 134 2 10 L 3 121 POROUS 121 L 5 5g WRAPPED 6 i o 134 HOLLOW 1 UNWRAPPED 121 HOLLOW UNWRAPPED 121 1 10 134 SOLID WRAPPED L 121 SOLID WRAPPED L 134 SOLID a UNWRAPPED 134 2 10 24 25 300 121 SOLID UNWRAPPED 121 1 10 39 36 41 325 134 EMERGENCY 134 2 10 DEBE 16 12 14 300 10 45 134 121 CUSTOM 48 58 550 0 9 max max 210 gt 4 or 5 US d 1 10 gt 20 HELIX BOWIE amp DICK TEST VACUUM TEST A DO o U EN N STERILIZABLE MATERIAL NOTES TOTAL MASS MAX MASS PER TRAY kg MAX MASS PER ARTICLE kg 17 17 21V 17 17 21V 1 0 1 25 030 040 0 30 Unpackaged porous material 1 00 0 25 0 30 Single material double 0 20 0 25 0 20
28. BRAVO AUTOCLAVES Operator s Manual SciCan Your Infection Control Specialist Bravo Operator s Manual 50 306 4 Copyright 2010 SciCan Ltd All rights reserved TABLE OF 5 1 SYMBOLS USED THE AL 1 1 Cim zm to 2 2 RECEIVING YOUR BRAVO icszosvussuudvus seskusidxxu ms nEPE Eu EDITI 3 waldahetid culmmmm m 3 DESCRIPTION OF PACKAGE 0 9 3 eye 4 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS arcsin 5 EN 6 PE 7 CONTROL PANEL PO 8 CONMAND RE 8 LEDD gt a A 8 SAMPLE OPERATING 9 INS VP ON 10 DIMENSIONS AND 10 COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS FOR BUILT IN INSTALLATIONS eee eee nenene 10 GENERAL INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 4 11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS hadas uec nete Ge tui
29. C757 THE Icon SETUP THE DISPLAY WILL LIGHT UP AND STAY ON FOR THE ENTIRE CONFIGURATION PHASE Press the J key to enter the SETUP mode The screen shows the first level menu items see SETUP flowchart below Pressing the ESC key ft quits the SETUP program and takes you back to normal operation stand by mode NOTE THE SETUP PROGRAM CAN ONLY BE STARTED IN STAND BY MODE IT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING STERILIZATION OR TEST CYCLES HOW THE KEYS In SETUP mode the control panel keys have different functions than in normal mode FUNCTION IN SETUP MODE Key SETUP mode ENTER key to confirm the selected option value AU o 42 Increases the value scroll down Decreases the value scroll up the menu items ESC key to exit the selected menu option 18 Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION Menu Guide 2nd MENU 3rd MENU LEVEL LEVEL 4th MENU 5th MENU LEVEL LEVEL YRD CONFIRM PASSWORD E 2 io enter enter 1st MENU jenen LEVEL 134 HOLLOW UNWRAP T 121 HOLLOW UNWRAP 134 SOLID UNWRAP 121 SOLID UNWRAP 134 EMERGENCY 134 SOLID WRAPPED 121 SOLID WRAPPED 134 POROUS WRAPPED 121 POROLUS WRAPPPED XXX USER PRINTOUT MODE Firmware release istPRESET Jed PRESET Fillin tion Exxxx Stand opbon g on Language 134 POROUBAYRAFPED BOLIDANT
30. CS 075 1 0 00 130 9 115 2 093 4 00 11 074 9 0 28 133 3 1142 094 0 00 21 074 4 0 46 146 3 113 2 094 5 00 31 074 3 0 57 152 6 112 2 095 0 00 35 074 3 0 59 154 2 111 9 0952 00 51 078 9 0 62 152 2 110 4 095 6 01 01 074 9 0 73 146 6 109 6 095 7 01 27 047 8 0 78 149 3 107 7 095 7 01 57 047 8 0 80 155 3 105 8 095 4 02 07 076 5 0 57 149 9 1052 095 1 02 17 081 1 0 49 142 1 104 6 094 6 08 15 068 4 0 76 151 8 1047 1023 08 22 061 1 0 80 153 6 104 5 101 7 08 32 097 4 40 01 154 7 104 0 100 8 08 42 104 6 0 24 148 9 103 7 101 0 15 04 135 5 3215 1433 1117 1317 15 19 135 9 2 17 148 5 113 5 132 6 15 28 135 3 2 16 153 6 115 9 133 0 19 19 135 5 42 15 1574 1265 132 5 19 34 134 4 41 07 157 0 126 8 131 2 19 49 108 3 0 25 156 4 1268 119 9 19 53 104 4 0 00 156 1 1266 116 2 20 04 094 2 0 50 155 1 125 9 1124 20 19 069 2 0 73 153 7 124 5 112 9 20 34 059 2 0 81 152 3 123 4 113 5 20 49 053 8 0 87 151 2 122 9 113 6 20 57 048 4 0 90 150 9 1227 113 5 21 04 047 1 0 80 151 0 122 5 113 5 23 31 042 3 0 89 153 3 122 0 112 2 26 55 094 9 0 90 153 3 1217 1123 27 10 101 4 0 67 154 0 121 7 1123 27 25 105 4 0 57 153 7 121 5 1123 29 15 112 6 0 47 149 6 1191 1112 29 28 115 2 0 10 143 0 118 4 110 7 29 43 115 8 0 04 147 4 1101 110 7 16 20 135 9 18 11 MIN 135 4 Drying pulses 05 CYCLE END 19 11 02 10 17 STERILIZATION POSITIVE OPERATOR
31. E AND CHEMICAL INDICATORS FOR RUNNING THE BOWIE amp DICK TEST PROGRAM ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE DEVICE TO REQUEST INFORMATION IN THIS REGARD CONTACT SCICAN S CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT SEE APPENDIX Z Place the test pack horizontally on the device s lowest tray in the front part of the chamber near the door Do not put any other material inside the chamber Close the door and start the program by pressing the START key NOTE IN ADDITION THE UNIT CHECKS THE PRESENCE OF PRINTER PAPER IF PRINTER EQUIPPED AND IF A DATA RECORDER IS CONNECTED THE PRESENCE OF THE FLASH CARD AND ITS MEMORY CAPACITY THE POSSIBLE WARNING MESSAGES AND THE CONSEQUENT ACTIONS TO CARRY OUT ARE THE SAME AS DESCRIBED FOR A STANDARD STERILIZATION CYCLE NOTE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE INDICATOR S MANUFACTURER FOR ITS METHODS OF USE INDICATION AND ANY OTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS As the door is opened at the end of the cycle a report will be printed providing relevant data for the test cycle performed if the printer is installed For complete details about printing summaries please refer to the report examples shown in Appendix B Programs Sci Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 47 11 TEST PROGRAMS VACUUM TEST 48 To select the VACUUM TEST program press the Test Selection key one or two times until the display reads VACUUM TEST The Vacuum Test program is run with the sterilization chamber empty except for the trays and their
32. ED 134 C Cycle Report BOWIE amp DICK TEST 2 10 Bar 4 min HIGH FRACTIONATED STANDARD 19 11 02 11 30 T4 P T2 T4 075 1 0 00 1309 1152 0934 074 9 0 28 133 3 1142 094 0 0744 046 1463 1132 0945 074 8 0 57 1526 1122 0950 074 8 0 59 154 2 1119 095 2 078 9 0 62 1522 110 4 095 6 074 9 0 73 1466 109 6 095 7 047 8 0 78 149 3 1077 095 7 047 8 0 80 1553 105 8 0954 076 5 0 57 149 9 1052 095 1 081 1 0 49 1421 1046 0946 068 4 0 76 151 8 1047 1023 061 1 0 80 153 6 1045 101 7 097 4 001 154 7 104 0 100 8 104 6 0 24 1489 1037 101 0 1355 4245 1433 1117 1317 135 9 2 17 148 5 1135 132 6 135 3 216 153 6 1159 133 0 135 5 215 1574 1265 132 5 134 4 1 07 1570 1268 131 2 108 3 0 25 1564 1268 1199 104 4 40 00 1561 1266 1162 112 ALARM CODE DESCRIPTION PTC SHORTCIRCUIT CAUTION PLEASE REFER TO USER MANUAL Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist Model Bravo17 S N 03 BM 0001 Ver SW Exxxx BMyyyyyy Counter 0011 0019 Selection BOWIE amp DICK TEST Temperature 134 Pressure 2 10 bar Process time 3 5 min CYCLE START 19 11 02 16 38 Time 00 01 CS 076 4 0 00 02 06 1PV 089 3 0 89 04 35 1PP 120 4 0 99 05 45 2PV 062 5 0 78 07 02 2PP 120 2 0 97 08 15 3PV 061 1 0 79 11 00 135 6 2 15 11 14 136 0 2 17 12 14 135 6 2 14 13 14 135 6 2 15 14 14 135 5 2 14 14 45 135 4 2 14 15 20 111 5 0 00 16 34 047 8 0 89 18 21 059 5 0 86 19 21 075 4 0 50 20 06 078 7 0
33. GRAMS During this phase variation of not more than 10 of the maximum low pressure is allowed Beyond this the test will fail When the waiting phase is complete the pressure verification phase begins LEAKAGE PERIOD This will last 10 minutes In this phase a variation of up to 0 02 bar is allowed compared to the initial phase value Higher variations however will cause the test to fail The time is counted down until the phase is completed after which the pressure is brought back to atmospheric pressure The end of the program is signaled with a beep NOTE IF THE PRESSURE CHANGE EXCEEDS THE PRE SET LIMIT THE PROGRAM IS INTERRUPTED AND ALARM MESSAGE IS GENERATED SEE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ALARMS IN APPENDIX E When the door is opened at the end of the program a report of the test cycle is printed if the printer is installed with all the salient data For complete details about printed reports please refer to the examples shown in Appendix B Programs 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 49 APPENDIX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS APPENDIX A TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY TABLE Device Autoclave Models Bravo Bravo Bravo SciCan Ltd 1440 Don Mills Road Phone 416 445 1600 Manufacturer Toronto ON M3B 3P9 Fax 416 445 2727 CANADA Toll free 1 800 667 7733 Power supply see identification 120V 60 Hz 220 230V 60Hz 220 240V 50Hz plate on the device
34. ING THE CYCLE PROGRAM EXECUTION SET THE DATE AND TIME AS WELL AS SELECT THE PREHEATING MODE PRINT THE DATA AND FILL THE TANK PLEASE REFER TO THE CHAPTER 6 At regular intervals the first two lines on the display alternate with the modes set for printing OFF ON and filling Manual Automatic The icons in the lower part of the LCD screen remain off with the exception of the door status and or water level indicators which light up if the door is closed and or the level in the filling tank reaches its MIN or MAX values or the MAX value in the drain tank During the first start up the MIN water level icon in the filing tank is normally on The device waits for the selection of the desired sterilization program see Chapter 8 Program Selection DANGER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN IN STAND BY MODE A BEEP INDICATES Ay THAT THE SURFACES INSIDE THE DEVICE ARE HOT TO AVOID BURNS TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER THE SUPPORTS PROVIDED OR THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR WITH YOUR BARE HANDS 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FILLING DISTILLED WATER Manual filling 257 DETACHING THE PIPE Automatic filling 16 The first time the sterilizer is used or when the MIN water level indicator comes on you will have to fill or top off the internal distilled water tank With reference to the figure and with the door open follow these steps 1 Fill the manual c
35. MAIN BREAKER AFTER TURNING IT OFF sure the electrical system is grounded conforming to current laws and or standards Do not remove any label or nameplate from the device request new ones if necessary Use only original replacement parts WARNING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE WARNINGS LISTED ABOVE RELEASES THE AN MANUFACTURER FROM ALL LIABILITY 2 SCI Your Infection Control Specialist 2 RECEIVING YOUR BRAVO 2 RECEIVING YOUR BRAVO SHIPPING WEIGHT Total shipping weights Bravo approximately 126 lbs 57 kg 77 approximately 136 105 62 kg Bravo approximately 150 105 68 kg NOTE CHECK THE INTEGRITY OF THE PACKAGE UPON RECEIPT Confirm that the contents match the specifications of the order see the accompanying document there is no obvious damage to the contents NOTE C357 IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE WRONG PRODUCT ARE MISSING PARTS OR IF YOUR UNIT HAS ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION TO THE SELLER AND SHIPPER DESCRIPTION OF m PACKAGE CONTENTS 2 P 5 gt The contains Bravo Steam sterilizer 1 Stainless steel wire instrument tray 3 pc with Bravo opc with Bravo Bravo 2 Stainless steel rack Instruction Operators manual and other documents 4 Tray extractor 5 Container with quick connect for add
36. ON PROGRAM WHEN ANY CYCLE SELECTION KEY STERILIZATION OR TEST IS PRESSED OR THE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF AND ON WITH THE MAIN SWITCH THE ORIGINAL STAND BY MODE HIGH oR LOW IS IMMEDIATELY REACTIVATED SCL Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION Setting the printing When the sterilizer is equipped with a printer optional on the 17 but standard on mode 17 and 21V for recording sterilization program data it is necessary to set the PRINT OPTIONS on the parameters required for its proper operation ADVANCED menu 1 Select PRINT OPTIONS using the J key and the following menu appears Select PRINTER to access the settings for the printer used or REPORT to set the number of copies to print and to reprint data from the last program executed a PRINTER The following screen appears Select OFF to deactivate the printing of data at the end of a sterilization or test cycle Select INTERNAL to enable the thermal printer set option inside the front of the sterilizer In this case another menu opens Printer model 1 Select Type 1 for the model 1 of the printer installed Select Type 2 for the model 2 of the printer installed Printer model 2 If on the other hand you choose EXTERNAL the data will be printed on an external peripheral Following this selection another menu opens Activate CR to use printers that advance the paper only on the CR Carriage Re
37. P screen appears Shown below Setting the language LANGUAGE on the BASIC Menu Scroll to the BASIC menu and press the J key From here scroll and select any of the following configuration options Select LANGUAGE using the key The following screen will appear Select the desired language Move using the or keys and confirm using the key to store the selection After the data is confirmed return to the second level menu NOTE AS SOON AS THE SELECTION IS CONFIRMED ALL THE MENUS OF THE SETUP PROGRAM WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE LANGUAGE SET Setting the date When DATE SETTING is selected with the 2 key you will see DATE SETTING on the BASIC Menu dd mm yyyy et ter 22 SCi Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION Setting the time To set the date follow these steps TIME SETTING on the When the day flashes set the current date with the and keys Confirm with 4 BASIC menu When the month flashes set the current month with the and keys Confirm with 1 When the year flashes set the current year with the and keys Confirm with 1 The date is stored Once the last confirmation is given you return to the second level menu When TIME SETTING is selected with the key you will see Follow these steps When hours flash set the current hour with the and keys Confirm with 1 When the minutes flash set the current value with the and key
38. RNING CONSULT THE SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR INFORMATION ON THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED STORAGE TIME Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 11 TEST PROGRAMS 11 TEST The Bravo product line offers two test programs to periodically check the unit s effectiveness PROGRAMS The two programs are e BOWIE amp DICK Test INTRODUCTION e Vacuum Test The BOWIE amp DICK Test program executes a cycle at 134 C for a duration of 3 5 min This cycle has a fractionated vacuum phase similar to that used in the POROUS and HOLLOW programs Using a suitable test pack it is possible to evaluate the correct penetration of the steam inside porous loads see the following paragraph The Vacuum Test program tests the seal of the sterilizer s entire plumbing system By measuring the variation in the degree of vacuum in a certain span of time and comparing it with pre set limit values it is possible to determine the effectiveness of the seal of the sterilization chamber the various tubes and the cut off devices BOWIE amp DICK To select the BOWIE amp DICK Test program press the Test Selection key one or two times TEST until the display reads BOWIE amp DICK TEST CY 134 0 2 15 bar 03 30 weal The test device is a Bowie 8 Dick test pack manufactured according to the applicable standards To execute the test insert the Bowie amp Dick test pack in the chamber NOTE THE DEVIC
39. T and then turn on the device If the problem persists contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 Heating element safety thermostat intervened Contact the Technical Support Department Heating or steam generator heating see Appendix 2 element malfunction Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with water Steam leaking through the gasket Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket T Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Perform RESET following the instructions Check the quantity of material in the sterilization chamber and make sure Excessive load it does not exceed the maximum quantity allowed See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Problem in the plumbing circuit Contact the Technical Support Department P 9 see Appendix 2 Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see the Chapter 3 Product Overview Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until Intervention of the steam generator you hear a click and replace the cap safety thermostat d Turn off RESET and then turn on the device If the problem persists Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z A 255 continue Heating element safety thermostat i
40. TH THE I KEY YOU CAN ALSO PRESS ESC KEY ONE OR MORE TIMES 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 33 7 PREPARING MATERIAL FOR STERILIZATION 7 PREPARING Clean and rinse all instruments before loading them into the sterilizer Disinfectant residues MATERIAL FOR and solid debris may inhibit sterilization and damage the instruments and the Bravo STERILIZATION Unwrapped instruments once exposed to ambient or external conditions cannot be maintained in a sterile state If sterile storage is desired wrap the instruments to be sterilized according to the instrument manufacturer s instructions select the appropriate wrapped cycle and allow it to run to completion NOTE USER SHOULD USE ONLY STERILIZATION WRAPS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED FOR THEIR MARKET FOR U S CUSTOMERS USE ONLY STERILIZATION WRAPS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY FDA FOR THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM CHOSEN To promote drying and enable effective sterilization wrapped or pouched instruments must not touch each other SciCan recommends the final user carefully choose the most appropriate sterilization cycle according to the recommendations of their leading infection control authorities and local regulatory guidelines recommendations WARNING PLEASE REFER TO THE APPENDIX B PROGRAMS Introduction FOR AN THE LIST OF COMPATIBLE MATERIALS WITH THE STERILIZER TREATING TEXTILE MATERIAL With regards to textile material or porous materials in g
41. TION IS NOT ACCEPTED THE FOLLOWING WARNING APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY ALONG WITH A BEEP Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 25 6 CONFIGURATION 26 define the CUSTOM program follow these steps 1 From the PROGRAMS menu select the number to which the program is to be associated See the previous description and then select CUSTOM in the next screen The following menu will appear Select 121 C to perform a custom program with a sterilization process at 121 or 134 C for one at 134 C Move using the and keys and confirm with the J key You will then go the screen Use the and keys to set the duration of the sterilization process and confirm with the key NOTE C357 THE DURATION OF THE STERILIZATION PROCESS IS VARIABLE FROM 4 TO 30 MINUTES FOR THE PROGRAM AT 134 AND FROM 20 TO 30 MINUTES FOR THE PROGRAM AT 121 After selecting the time a new screen will ask you to specify the type of initial vacuum VACUUM ACUUM Select FRACTION to perform a fractionated vacuum for hollow bodies and porous materials or SINGLE for a single preliminary vacuum phase for solid instruments Move using the and keys and confirm with the J key After selecting the vacuum a new screen will ask you to set the drying mode Select LONG drying for porous and or wrapped loads or SHORT if you need to sterilize solid loose materials and even hollow as long as it is not wrap
42. UUDPER Koa mm ENGLISH RN STANDARD DRYING 423 mia 2nd PRESET TH UNWRAP STANDARD DR Ath PRESET 124 SLU MY FL F STANDARD DRYING Print option FETERMAL CR F 1 EXIT SETUP GO TO STAND BY MODE BACK TO 1s MENU LEVEL Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 19 6 CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION MAIN MENU B THE MENU ITEMS The main menu has six entries that allow access to additional second level menus BASIC basic options ADVANCED advanced options SPECIAL special options SERVICE technician menu not accessible to users DATA REVIEW summary of options selected EXIT SETUP exit the SETUP program and return to normal operation For more info see Exiting the SETUP program BASIC Menu The Basic menu basic options consists of the following items LANGUAGE language setting DATE SETTING setting the current date TIME SETTING setting the current time PASSWORD setting the password EXIT exit the BASIC menu and return to the main menu ADVANCED Menu The Advanced menu advanced options consists of the following items PROGRAMMES setting preselected sterilization programs shown on the LCD display STAND BY OPTIONS stand by mode settings PRINT OPTIONS setting printer and printing options FILLING OPTIONS setting modes for filling the distilled water tank DRAIN OPTIONS setting the modes for emptying the us
43. ation The details of installing operating and maintaining your Bravo are all contained within this operator s manual To ensure years of safe trouble free service please read these instructions before operating this unit and keep them for future reference Operational maintenance and replacement instructions should be followed for the product to perform as designed Contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to reflect changes and improvements to the Bravo product NOTE C357 THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF INJURY FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL TO AVOID INJURING THE USER AND OR OTHERS DANGER THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF PROPERTY DAMAGE FOLLOWS THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO MATERIALS EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY DANGER THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL DANGER DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE The Bravo units described in this manual are to be used exclusively for the sterilization of solid and hollow re usable instruments and porous materials e g textiles WARNING THE DEVICE MUST ONLY BE USED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IT MAY NOT BE USED OR HANDLED BY INEXPERIENCED AND OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FOR ANY REASON THIS DEVICE MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE STERILIZATION OF FLUIDS LIQUIDS OR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS Do not permit any person other than certified personnel to supply part
44. aving reached safe conditions the machine activates a special procedure that asks the user to manually unlock the door PRESS 1 UNLOCK THE gt 0 01 bar NOTE C357 THE ABOVE INDICATED MESSAGE IS SHOWN ONLY WHEN THE PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER IS WITHIN A SAFET LIMIT THE RELEASE OF THE LOCKING DEVICE IS POSSIBLE WHEN THE PRESSURE VALUE IS OUTSIDE THIS LIMIT Press the key to unlock the door lock mechanism the following message will appear Perform a RESET described below and then turn off the equipment and check the error or make the repair NOTE C357 WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED THE REPORT NORMAL OR EXTENDED DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ALARM WILL BE PRINTED FOR THE INTERRUPTED STERILIZATION PROGRAM AND THE ALARM THAT INTERVENED CHECK THE DOCUMENT INITIAL IT IN THE SPACE PROVIDED AND FILE IT IN A SUITABLE PLACE EFER TO THE PRINT REPORT EXAMPLES SHOWN IN APPENDIX B PROGRAMS If the alarm intervenes outside sterilization or test program the display will show Alarm outside arm Message goa Message the cycle ALARM X X X X Alarm Code Turn off the equipment and check the alarm Or depending on the type of alarm Alarm Message NI NG XX X X Alarm Code 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 73 APPENDIX E ALARMS RESETTING THE SYSTEM 74 which is automatically transformed to the message Message SYSTE XXXX Perform a RESET described below and then t
45. be included in or on each package or load being sterilized In addition MONITORING SciCan recommends the use of biological monitors such as the EZTEST STEAM indicator or the 3M Attest system for routine monitoring of the sterilizer It is important to select the correct biological indicator for the cycle being tested Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 35 8 PROGRAM SELECTION 8 PROGRAM Program selection is key to a successful sterilization process SELECTION Since objects for sterilization can vary in shape consistency and properties it is important to identify the most suitable program for it This will not only preserve its physical characteristics INTRODUCTION avoiding or at any rate limiting alterations it will ensure the most effective sterilization NOTE C357 A GUIDE TO SELECTING THE MOST SUITABLE PROGRAM FOR DIFFERENT LOAD TYPES IS PROVIDED IN APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROCEDURE Power on the unit as described in the Chapter 5 Instructions for Use NOTE IF THE PASSWORD FUNCTION HAS BEEN ENABLED SEE CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATION SETTING THE PASSWORD YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ENTER IT NSERT PASSWORD t 0 ent er t 0 exit Enter the password using the and keys and confirm with the J key At this point the display will not offer any active pre selection It is waiting for the user to select a program Press the PROGRAM SELECTION key one or more times until you reach the desired program 1 2 3 o
46. be used to identify the load or parts of it with the date time of sterilization and details of the type of cycle performed To select the number of copies to print consult Chapter 6 Configuration NOTE C357 THE OPERATOR CAN ALSO REQUEST AN EXTENDED PRINTOUT OF THE STERILIZATION PROCESS DATA INCLUDING THE RECORDED VALUES OF ALL THE SENSORS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE TO START THIS PRINT FUNCTION HOLD DOWN THE ESC KEY ON THE CONTROL PANEL WHILE OPENING THE DOOR FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT PRINTING THE SUMMARY PLEASE REFER TO THE MANUAL CYCLE INTERRUPTION gt 38 44 REPORT EXAMPLES SHOWN IN APPENDIX PROGRAMS The operator can manually interrupt the cycle at any time by pressing the START STOP key for three seconds This command generates the error E999 because the cycle did not finish correctly Until it is safe to open the door the unit will beep and the display will show 4 Error code When safe conditions are reached the machine activates a special procedure first asking the user to manually unlock the door by displaying the following instruction Press the ff key to unlock the door The following message is then displayed Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE Finally when the door is opened you will be asked to reset the device by the following message RESETTING THE SYSTEM To RESET the system press and hold the PROGRAM SELECTION key f
47. depending on the type of load See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Perform RESET following the instructions Steam leaking through the gasket Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with water and start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Problem in the plumbing circuit Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix Z HAZARDS category H Pressure sensor MPX broken Incorrect connection of the pressure sensor MPX to the connector Pressure sensor MP X short circuit Contact the Technical Support Department Steam generator malfunction Problem in the plumbing circuit Im Steam generator malfunction Timer problem H990 General operating problem ____ General operating problem H992 General operating problem H993 General operating problem Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 82 APPENDIX DIAGRAMS APPENDIX DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM KEYPAD RESERVOIRS THERMAL aioe PARALLEL PORT CENTRONICS THERMAL PRINTER POWER SUPPLY BOARD THERMAL PT1000 1 THERMAL PROBE PT1000 2 pl THERMAL PROBE PT1000 3 pu THERMAL PROBE PT1000 4 ELECTRONIC BOARD PRESSURE SWITCH A _ _ _ DOOR MOTOR SMM MBB euge AUT FEEDING WATER
48. dequately treated and stored to maintain its sterility over time until its use Inadequate storage can cause rapid recontamination This leads to problems regardless of what you do since you will either be using recontaminated material most of the time unconsciously placing the user and patient at risk or you will have to run the sterilization cycle again with an inevitable waste of time and resources For this reason we think it will be useful to provide several basic suggestions leaving the operator the task of further study of specific texts Assuming that the sterilizer is located in a clean place free of dust and not too damp the following precautions should be taken when handling and or carrying sterile material 1 Remove the load from the sterilization chamber wearing gloves and a clean or even better sterilized smock As an additional precaution wear a protective mask on your face 2 Rest the tray on a dry suitably clean and disinfected surface Take care to distance or at any rate separate the sterile material from the area where contaminated material is kept waiting to be sterilized 3 Touch the material and or instruments as little as possible taking extreme care not to cut or damage the wrappings 4 Let the instruments cool before any transport and subsequent storage If necessary for transport transfer the material using dry clean and disinfected containers The containers must be closed or if open
49. dix B Programs Configure the sterilizer for the type of printer used Wrong printer configuration Configuration program see the Chapter 6 Configuration The printer optional on some models is not Oel Insert a new roll of paper TNT m ut of paper in m See Appendix Replacing the Paper Sc Clear the jam Paper jammed Check the dimensions of the paper roll See Appendix C Replacing the Paper NOTE SHOULD ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS PERSIST CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE SEE APPENDIX Z PROVIDING THE MODEL OF THE STERILIZER AND THE SERIAL NUMBER THIS INFORMATION IS FOUND ON THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ON THE REAR OF THE DEVICE AND ON THE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Your Infection Contvol Specialist 74 APPENDIX E ALARMS ALARMS ALARM INTERVENTION Alarm during a cycle 72 APPENDIX ALARMS Every time an anomalous condition occurs during the operation of the sterilizer an alarm is generated and a specific code consisting of a letter followed by a 3 digit number is displayed Alarm codes are divided into three categories e ERROR Operator error or a cause external to the device A problem that can generally be fixed by the user Code format identifying number from 000 999 ALARM First level fault not linked to safety A problem that normally is fixed by a specialized technician on site Code format identifying number f
50. e to monitor the external tank as the Bravo unit can not monitor the water level in the external tank To connect the external tank follow the instructions below Install the tap provided on the tank use Teflon tape or connector sealant for a perfect seal c Filling tank Filling connector Silicon pipe Use the tank s silicone tube or other suitable tube and insert it on the filling connector taking care to push it completely on Lock the tube to connector with the plastic tie provided Insert the other end of the tube on the tap of the tank Make sure that the tube runs freely from the device to the tank without being bent crushed or obstructed in any way Loosen the cap to facilitate the flow of water Open the tap on the filling tank NOTE C357 REFER TO CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATION SETTING THE TANK FILLING MODE 12 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 4 INSTALLATION DIRECT Follow the instructions shown below for a correct direct connection to a centralized draining CONNECTION TO pont CENTRALIZED Insert the silicone tube provided or other suitable plastic tube onto hose connection A DRAINING POINT push the tube all the way on and lock with the plastic tie or other means Cut the tube to measure push the free end on the connection provided on the centralized draining point and lock with the plastic tie or other
51. eam leaking through the gasket Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with water and start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Perform RESET following the instructions Check the quantity of the material in the sterilization chamber and make Excessive load sure that it does not exceed the maximum allowed quantity depending on the type of load See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Problem in the plumbing circuit Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 81 APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see the Chapter 3 Product Overview Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until Intervention of the steam generator safety thermostat you hear a click and replace the cap Turn off RESET and then turn on the device If the problem persists Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z Heating element safety thermostat intervened Contact the Technical Support Department Heating or steam generator heating See Appendix 2 element malfunction Perform RESET following the instructions Check the quantity of the material in the sterilization chamber and make Excessive load sure that it does not exceed the maximum allowed quantity
52. ean cotton cloth dampened with Air leaking through the gasket water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Problem in the plumbina circuit Contact the Technical Support Department P 9 see Appendix 2 Perform RESET following the instructions Excessive humidity in the M sterilization chamber Carefully dry the inside of the sterilization chamber and start the program again Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with Air leaking through the gasket water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Vacuum pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix Z Manual interruption of sterilization test Perform RESET following the instructions Check that the load has been correctly sterilized by reading the LCD display before using the material Also see the Chapter 9 Running the Program ALARMS category A Limit microswitch es on the door lock mechanism broken Limit microswitch es on the door lock mechanism broken Contact the Technical Support Department Limit microswitch es on the door see Appendix 2 lock mechanism broken Connector of the water level indicators not connected Level indicator s broken Lack of water in the external tank or Perform RESET following
53. ed water tank EXIT exit the ADVANCED menu and return to the main menu SPECIAL Menu The Special menu special options consists of the following items AMBIENT PRESSURE acquisition of the ambient pressure LCD CONTRAST adjusting the contrast of the Liquid Crystal Display EXIT exit the SPECIAL menu and return to the main menu SERVICE Menu The Service menu can ONLY be accessed by a SciCan technician DATA REVIEW Menu The Data Review displays a summary of the device s current settings allowing users to verify their accuracy It has the following screens shown by way of example 20 Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION Firmware version Use keys to scroll through the menu cont Press J to confirm NOTE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE TERMS ABOVE SEE CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 21 6 CONFIGURATION DEFAULTS The sterilizer leaves the factory with the following settings SETTINGS PROGRAMS Preset 1 134 POROUS WRAPPED Preset 2 134 HOLLOW UNWRAP Preset 3 134 SOLID WRAPPED Preset 4 134 SOLID UNWRAP STAND BY MODE HIGH preheating PRINT OPTIONS OFF or 1 copy FILLING OPTIONS MANUAL DRAIN OPTIONS INTERNAL CONFIGURATION To configure the unit access the SETUP mode from the stand by screen enter the SETUP OPTIONS mode by holding down the 11 key on the control panel for several seconds until the SETU
54. ement should only be performed by a trained service professional NOTE ALWAYS CONNECT THE POWER CORD DIRECTLY TO THE SOCKET DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS ADAPTERS OR OTHER ACCESSORIES CONNECTING THE The sterilizer can be connected to external data recorder to allow the recording of the cycle DATA RECORDER data on to a USB memory stick which can then be downloaded to a PC for archiving and management The connectors in the service compartment are used for interfacing Installation 1 Switch off the sterilizer and open the service compartment door 2 Insert both ends of the 9 pin connector into the serial ports of the data recorder and the Bravo unit and secure them with the screws The serial port of the autoclave can be found next to the biological filter 3 Insert the power connector pin in to the data recorder and then plug in the power supply 4 Fully insert the USB stick in to data recorder Switch on the sterilizer 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 4 INSTALLATION CONNECTING AN To avoid having to regularly fill the internal water tank see Chapter 5 Instructions for Use it EXTERNAL is possible to connect the sterilizer to an optional external tank that the user will less frequently WATER TANK fill or to a commercially available water purification system with accumulation tank With this option the autoclave automatically activates a pump that fills the internal tank when it reaches the MIN level Be sur
55. emory card is installed then press the key I on the command panel Push the key ff to interrupt the start command and return in Stand by mode 38 Your Infection Control Specialist 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE there is insufficient memory to store new cycle data following message will be displayed Or MEMORY FULL Push key I to continue without recording the cycle data Push key ff to interrupt the start command download the files onto a PC and delete the memory content according to the instructions of the data recorder operating manual Repeat the Start command The unit locks the door Door locking When the door status icon appears without blinking the door is locked When START is pushed and for the entire sterilization cycle the lower lines of the display will show the following parameters Pressure of the sterilization chamber bar Temperature of the sterilization chamber C Progressive time of the sterilization cycle mm ss WRAPPED P 00 00 Cycle time is counted from the start of the sterilization cycle at the first vacuum phase and excludes the preheating phase PROGRAM What follows is a phase by phase explanation of the execution of a sterilization cycle using as EXECUTION an example the most complete and important cycle the 134 POROUS WRAPPED program This cycle is characterized by a fractionated pre vacuum When the START button is pressed the first pha
56. eneral such as smocks napkins caps and other carefully wash and then dry these before they are treated in the autoclave BEFORE STERILIZATION NOTE Do NOT USE DETERGENTS WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF CHLORINE AND OR PHOSPHATES NOT BLEACH WITH CHLORINE BASED PRODUCTS THESE SUBSTANCES CAN DAMAGE THE TRAY SUPPORTS TRAYS AND ANY METAL INSTRUMENTS THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER ARRANGING THE To ensure proper sterilization and to reduce wear on instruments follow the instructions LOAD below General notes for positioning on trays ZL LEF Arrange instruments made of different metals stainless steel tempered steel aluminum etc on different trays or keep them well separated from each other For instruments not made of stainless steel place a paper sterilization napkin or a muslin cloth between the tray and the tool to avoid direct contact between these two different materials Always arrange objects with some distance between them and so that they will remain so for the entire sterilization cycle Make sure that hinged instruments are sterilized in an open position Position cutting instruments Scissors scalpels etc such that they do not come_into contact with each other during sterilization if necessary use a cotton or gauze cloth to isolate and protect them Arrange receptacles glasses cups test tubes etc on their sides or up
57. ernal tank the filling will occur automatically after this automatic filling option has been selected NOTE USE ONLY HIGH QUALITY DISTILLED WATER FOR WATER SPECIFICATIONS SEE APPENDIX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS To set the automatic filling option please refer to the Chapter 6 Configuration Setting the tank filling mode WARNING THE AUTOMATIC FILLING SYSTEM MUST NEVER RUN DRY THIS WILL CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR TO THE AUXILIARY WATER INJECTION PUMP PERIODICALLY CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN THE EXTERNAL TANK IF AUXILARY WATER INJECTION PUMP RUNS DRY THIS MAY BE AN INDICATION OF AN EMPTY EXTERNAL WATER TANK AND THE UNIT WILL DISPLAY A CYCLE FAULT A040 TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE UNIT AND FILL THE EXTERNAL BOTTLE WITH DISTILLED WATER THEN TURN THE UNIT POWER ON Sci Your Infection Contvol Specialist 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MAX LEVEL IN THE When the water level in the internal drain tank reaches the MAX level the LCD display INTERNAL DRAIN alternatively flashes the MAX and MIN icons TANK MIN E LJ 2 AT THIS STAGE THE UNIT WILL GENERATE AN ALARM INDICATION SEE APPENDIX ALARMS SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO START A STERILIZATION CYCLE When this occurs empty the internal and or external draining tank TANK FULL Emptying the internal To drain the internal tank follow these steps tank 1 Arrange an empty container on the floor nea
58. eutral detergent Carefully rinse with distilled water taking care not to leave any type of residue in the chamber on accessories NOTE Do NOT USE SHARP OR POINTED INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE LIME ENCRUSTATION FROM THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER WHEN THERE ARE VISIBLE DEPOSITS IMMEDIATELY CHECK THE QUALITY OF THE DISTILLED WATER USED SEE APPENDIX A Disinfect external Surfaces For the occasional disinfection of the external surfaces you can use either denatured alcohol or detergents with a small percentage of sodium hypochlorite or equivalent SC7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 65 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Clean internal distilled 1 Arrange an empty container on the floor near the sterilizer and insert the free end of a water tank tube 2 Unscrew the plug 1 from the rear draining point and plug in the other end of the tube 3 Wait until the internal tank is completely drained and close the draining point with the plug 4 Prepare 4 litres 1 06 US gal of distilled water mixed with 10 of pure alcohol such as isopropyl and fill the supplied standard container 5 Fill the internal tank completely with this solution see Chapter 5 Instructions for Use Filling distilled water for the procedure and allow the solution to sit for 30 minutes WARNING DO NOT RUN ANY CYCLE DURING THIS PERIOD 6 Now drain the internal tank and discard the solution Close the draining point with the plug 7 one em
59. g maintenance intervals The Bravo unit may remind you of this schedule on the LCD display Refer to the Maintenance Description below for further details DAILY Clean the door gasket Clean external surfaces WEEKLY Clean the sterilization chamber and relative accessories Disinfect external surfaces MONTHLY Clean the internal and external if installed distilled water tank or 100 cycles Safety valve maintenance Clean or replace the chamber drain filter EVERY 3 6 MONTHS Replace bacteriological filter or 400 cycles ANNUAL or every Replace the door gasket 1000 cycles EVERY 3 YEARS Recommended complete maintenance and calibration of the or 3000 CYCLES sterilizer by approved personnel only General warnings Do not wash the sterilizer with direct jets of water either under pressure or sprinkled Seepage into electrical and electronic components could damage the functioning of the device or its internal parts Do not use abrasive cloths metal brushes or metal cleaning products whether solids or liquids to clean the device or sterilization chamber Do not use chemical products or disinfectants to clean the sterilization chamber In fact these products can irreparably damage the sterilization chamber Do not allow lime residue or other substances to accumulate in the sterilization chamber on the door and its gasket They can damage these parts over time in addition to compromising the operation
60. ge for porous material and or handpieces and or solid material in single double package The validated LONG drying time STANDARD option is 16 5 min The EXTRA and INTELLIGENT options have not been validated SHORT Drying stage for unpackaged solid instruments and or unpackaged handpieces The validated SHORT drying time STANDARD option is 7 min The FAST option with a drying time of 2 5 min up to a load of 1 0 kg max has not been validated The Total Cycle Time indicates the approximate time required for the completion of the entire program It does not include warm up phase initiated when the start button is pressed Times are dependant on input voltage and load condition The program 121 C 134 C CUSTOM has holding times of 20 minutes or more and 4 minutes or more respectively at 121 C and 134 C Pre vacuum type and Drying type can be set according to the indications given in the notes 1 and 2 above The 121 C 134 C CUSTOM programs have not been validated Your Infection Control Specialist 55 APPENDIX PROGRAMS STERILIZATION PROGRAM DIAGRAM PROGRAM 134 POROUS WRAPPED 134 C FOR 4 MINUTES OR 134 18 MIN EXT 134 C FOR 18 MINUTES PROGRAM 121 POROUS WRAPPED 121 C FOR 20 MINUTES 56 SCZ Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROGRAM 134 HOLLOW UNWRAP 134 C FOR 4 MINUTES PROGRAM 121 HOLLOW UNWRAP 121 C FOR 20 MINUTES Sc Your Infection Cowtvol Spec
61. gh or low heating level during the STAND BY preheating phase They may also want to select a STAND BY time out mode that determines when the STAND BY is deactivated When you select STAND BY OPTIONS with the 4 key you access the following menu When you select STAND BY MODE an additional menu appears where you can set the heating level Select HIGH high preheating level to reduce the wait time between one cycle and the next Select LOW low preheating for normal use since the wait time will be relatively shorter in any case Select OFF deactivate preheating for occasional use In this case the wait time will be longer up to about 10 12 minutes for a cold start Move using the and keys and confirm with the 4 key On the other hand when the STAND BY TIME OUT option is selected it is possible to set the time for deactivating STAND BY i e how many minutes after the last cycle the heating elements are turned off The following screen appears It is possible to set a value of between 0 and 300 minutes in 30 minute increments after which the heating elements are turned off a condition similar to STAND BY OFF avoiding the useless consumption of electricity Set using the and key and confirm with the J key NOTE C357 THIS OPTION IS ALSO ACTIVE WITH STAND BY OFF HOWEVER IN THIS CONDITION THE TIMER VALUE HAS NO EFFECT SINCE THE HEATING ELEMENTS ARE TURNED OFF ANYWAY AT THE END OF THE STERILIZATI
62. hase of PROCESS not started within timeout PROCESS TIMEOUT Chamber depressurization not completed within PPD TIME OUT timeout HAZARDS category H MPX pressure sensor broken MPX BROKEN pressure sensor short circuited not MPX SHORTCIRCUIT connected Ratio not balanced gt Phase PROCESS Ratio not balanced gt Phase PROCESS Temperature above MAX limit Phase PROCESS Temperature below MIN limit Phase PROCESS TUNDER LIMIT Turning off device T P PROBLEM Press key P OVER LIMIT P UNDER LIMIT sterilization chamber MPX 2 gt 3 seconds Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 6 APPENDIX E ALARMS ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS Based on the type of alarm below we provide instructions for identifying the possible causes and restoring correct operation CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION ERRORS category E Sudden power failure blackout oo to return and perform RESET following the Accidentally turning off the main switch and or pulling the plug out of the socket Reconnect the plug and or power on the device and perform RESET following the instructions Replace with good fuses of equal nominal value Mains fuses blown See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Turn on the device and perform RESET following the instructions Door open or not
63. ialist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROGRAM 134 SOLID WRAPPED 134 C FOR 4 MINUTES PROGRAM 121 SOLID WRAPPED 121 C FOR 20 MINUTES 58 SCZ Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROGRAM 134 SOLID UNWRAP 134 C FOR 4 MINUTES 0 00 1 00 SHORT DRYING PROGRAM 121 SOLID UNWRAP 121 C FOR 20 MINUTES Sci Your Infection Control Speci alist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROGRAM 134 EMERGENCY 134 C FOR 3 MINUTES PROGRAM XXX USER 134 C FOR 4 TO 30 MINUTES 121 C FOR 20 TO 30 MINUTES SETUP TEMPERATURE SETUP see 121 C 4 30 MINUTES 134 C 20 30 MINUTES 121 Ch SHOT PRE VACULIM OR FRACTIONATED PRE VACULM ME SETUP LONG DRYING OR SHORT DRYING 60 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS DIAGRAMS OF THE TEST CYCLES PROGRAM BOWIE amp DICK TEST 134 C FOR 3 MINUTES PROGRAM VACUUM TEST VT 0 80 bar End condition for Intermediate condition for the xi positive test result continuation of the test lt Po P4 10 lt 0 02 bar 12 1 300 s Sc Your Infection Control Speci alist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS EXAMPLES OF PRINTED REPORTS Cycle Report normal OPERATOR Model S N Ver SW Counter Selection Temperature Pressure Process time Stand by Pre vacuum Drying CYCLE START Time 00 01 CS 02 02 1PV 05 48 06 02 SS 07 02 08 02
64. ials used in a medical or dental environment The custom programs have not been validated and have not been cleared in the U S by FDA for healthcare use Bravo units also offer a number of interesting options for configuring the preheating mode based on the sterilizer s frequency of use and printing the cycle report printer optional on Bravo17 Bravo sterilizers also have one of the most complete sophisticated and advanced safety systems available today to protect users in the case of electrical mechanical or thermal operating anomaly NOTE C357 PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX A TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF BRAVO S INTEGRATED SAFETY DEVICES 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT LCD display and control panel Door On Off switch Service compartment access panel Printer paper output slot printer optional on Bravo Sterilization chamber Door microswitch Motorized closing system Bacteriological filter RS232 serial port Manufacture use only Built in printer optional in Bravo Service compartment shown open Used water drain quick connect Distilled water fill quick connect Water drain filter Door Sci Your Infection Control Specialist REAR Sc
65. ight of all significant parameters when the machine is on Action in case of anomaly generates alarm messages with possible interruption of the cycle Sc Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 51 APPENDIX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION WATER SUPPLY VALUES VALUES IN CONDENSATE except iron cadmium and lead APPEARANCE colorless transparent colorless transparent without sediments without sediments lt 0 02 mmol l lt 0 02 mmol l NOTE WHEN PURCHASING DISTILLED WATER ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS DECLARED BY THE PRODUCER ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THOSE SHOWN IN THE TABLE WARNING THE USE OF WATER CONTAINING CONTAMINANTS IN LEVELS EXCEEDING THOSE SHOWN IN THE TABLE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY SHORTEN THE STERILIZER S IN ADDITION THIS MAY INCREASE THE OXIDATION OF MORE SENSITIVE MATERIALS AND INCREASE LIME RESIDUES ON THE GENERATOR BOILER INTERNAL SUPPORTS AND INSTRUMENTS ES Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX B PROGRAMS APPENDIX B PROGRAMS INTRODUCTION The steam sterilizer is appropriate for almost all materials and instruments so long as they are able to tolerate without damage a minimum temperature of 121 C The following material can typically be sterilized with steam Stainless steel surgical generic instruments Carbon steel surgical generic instruments Rotating and or vibrating instruments driven by c
66. ilter from the support and carefully clean it under running water using if necessary a pointed tool to remove possible material of greater dimensions If the filter cannot be reused replace it with a new one Reassemble all the parts reversing the order in which you removed the parts Pay attention on screwing down the fitting 2 so as to let the draining holes 4 at level of the chamber wall 66 Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE Replace bacteriological When it is due to be changed or when you notice visible clogging of the filter when the filter filter turns gray unscrew the bacteriological filter from its support and replace it with a new one by screwing it all the way down on the connector on the front of the machine NOTE REPLACEMENT BACTERIOLOGICAL FILTER IS SUPPLIED WITH THE DEVICE TO REQUEST OTHERS PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX Z TECHNICAL SUPPORT Replace the door gasket Check the inside of the door to ensure it is not hot and then remove the old gasket by hand Clean the door gasket seat to ensure it is debris free Install the new door gasket by pressing the gasket into its seat first on top then bottom then both sides Once seated on 4 sides continue to press the remaining gasket completely into its seat Sci Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 67 APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Replacing the printer To replace the printer paper paper on units equipped
67. ing distilled water about 0 5 US gal 2 L 6 Extra bacteriological filter 7 Silicone tube 6 5 ft 2 m for draining water with quick connector 8 Bravo and Bravo models include spare roll of printer paper 9 Chamber drain filter 10 Chamber drain filter wrench NOTE C357 THE CUSTOMER MUST KEEP THE PURCHASE RECEIPT FOR ANY WARRANTY SERVICE Sci Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 3 2 RECEIVING YOUR BRAVO HANDLING THE Where possible the packaged product must be handled using suitable mechanical means and UNIT following the instructions shown on the package In the case of manual handling the product must be lifted by two people using the handles cut in the side of the box Once removed from the box the unit must be lifted by two people and transported on a cart or other similar device WARNING WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIT BE TRANSPORTED AND STORED AT A TEMPERATURE NO LOWER THAN 5 C PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOW TEMPERATURES COULD DAMAGE THE PRODUCT NOTE KEEP THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND USE IT WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRANSPORTED USING DIFFERENT PACKAGING COULD DAMAGE THE PRODUCT DURING SHIPPING DANGER BEFORE SHIPPING DRAIN THE DISTILLED WATER AND USED WATER TANKS AND ENSURE THE DEVICE HAS BEEN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES FOLLOWING ITS LAST CYCLE SO THAT THE ALL THE HOT INTERNAL PARTS WILL HAVE TIME TO COOL Sci Your Infection Control Speci alist 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Sc Your Infec
68. ll around the device to provide effective ventilation There should also be an opening in the back large enough to provide adequate air flow This will allow optimum cooling of the heat exchanger 23 580mm n A built in compartment MUST have the minimum SS dimensions shown in figure at right N WU Height all models 18 5 490 mm Width all models 23 580 mm Depths Bravo Bravo 26 660 mm Bravo 29 735 mm WARNING 26 660mm 29 735mm Or COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN MAY AN COMPROMISE THE CORRECT CIRCULATION OF AIR AROUND THE DEVICE AND MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COOLING THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DETERIORATION OF PERFORMANCE AND OR POSSIBLE DAMAGE NOTE DO NOT REMOVE THE UPPER COVER OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL PART WHEN INSTALLED IN THE COMPARTMENT THE DEVICE MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL ITS PARTS PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX A TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR COMPLETE TECHNICAL DATA SC Specialist 4 INSTALLATION GENERAL To ensure operator safety and the correct performance of the device INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Install the sterilizer on a flat level surface strong enough to support the device s weight and use the leveling feet to compensate for an irregular surface Leave adequate space for ventilation at least 2 50 mm on both side and top and 4 100mm at the back If
69. lter The sterilizer has chamber obstructed See Appendix C Maintenance problems creating a vacuum in the chamber Drain circuit obstructed or drain drying problems tubes choked optional drain tank presence of water in the sterilization chamber at The air intake on the frame and or Remove all possible obstructions from the air intake the end of the cycle the cover is obstructed or the heat and heat exchanger etc WP exchanger is not sufficiently Check that the device is not in direct contact with walls ventilated or surfaces see the Chapter 4 Installation Check that the drain tubes and the connectors they are pushed onto are not obstructed and run freely from the device to the tank Check the quantity of material sterilized and make sure I that it does not exceed the maximum allowed quantity There is too much material inside depending on the type of load the sterilization chamber See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Position the material and especially wrapped material Excessive humidity on Material not correctly positioned according to the instructions the material and or S ee the Chapter 7 Preparing the Material instruments at the end l i of the M Select the appropriate sterilization program for the type Wrong sterilization program of material to be treated selection See the Summary Table in Appendix
70. m door lock microswitches failed LOCKING PROBLEM System door lock microswitches failed ON OFF LOCKING PROBLEM Sensor level problem LEVEL PROBLEM Failure to fill the tank A 040 automatic filling FILLING PROBLEM PT2 broken steam generator PTC BROKEN device PT4 broken sterilization chamber wall PTC BROKEN PT3 broken heating element Turning off PT2 short circuited steam generator PTC SHORTCIRCUIT PT3 short circuited heating element PTC SHORTCIRCUIT PT4 short circuited sterilization chamber wall PTC SHORTCIRCUIT Pre heating not performed within the timeout heating resistor problem HEATING PROBLEM Sci Your Infection Contvol Specialist 75 APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE ALARM DESCRIPTION LCD INDICATION RESET MODE PV1 TIMEOUT 1st vacuum pulse not reached within timeout 151 to atmospheric pressure reached ATM1 TIMEOUT within timeout 1st pressure pulse not reached within timeout PP1 TIMEOUT 2nd vacuum pulse not reached within timeout PV2 TIMEOUT 2nd rise to atmospheric pressure not reached ATM2 TIMEOUT within timeout 255 2nd pressure pulse not reached within timeout PP2 TIMEOUT 256 3rd vacuum pulse not reached within timeout PV3 TIMEOUT gt 3 seconds 257 3rd rise to atmospheric pressure not reached ATM3 TIMEOUT within timeout 3rd pressure pulse not reached within timeout PPP TIMEOUT P
71. means NOTE C757 MAKE SURE THE TUBE IS NOT BENT KINKED OR OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY The following diagram depicts the ideal arrangement of components MIA HET UU UU Centralized draining point gt This point must be at level lower than the sterilizer s support plane To the centralized draining point NOTE THE CONNECTION POINT TO THE CENTRAL DRAIN MUST BE LOWER THAN THE STERILIZER S SUPPORT SURFACE OTHERWISE THE TANK MAY NOT EMPTY CORRECTLY Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 13 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE TURNING ON THE UNIT INITIAL AUTOMATIC TEST AMBIENT PRESSURE VALUES 14 Once the sterilizer has been correctly installed it may be turned and prepared for use Turn on the Bravo using the main luminous switch located on the right side of the unit NOTE C357 DO THIS WITH THE STERILIZER S DOOR OPEN When turned on the control panel lights up and beeps so you can visually check its correct operation The panel then displays the message DEVICE CHECK NOTE C757 FTHE DOOR IS CLOSED THE TEST IS INTERRUPTED THE PANEL WILL BEEP AND DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE MPLETE The sterilizer measures the ambient pressure for the correct operation of several a
72. nal surfaces 65 Clean sterilization chamber and accessories 4 65 Disinfect external surfaces 4 65 Clean internal distilled water tank 4 66 Clean external distilled water tank 4 66 Safety valve ia 66 Clean replace the drain nennen a KERR KRAS A Kannan n 66 ReplacsbDactenlolooglcal 67 Replace the door gaSsket EPIO EO OR 67 Replacing the printer paper on units equipped with internal printers pp 68 Periodic sterilizer calibration and 3000 cycle MAINTENANCE pp 68 T Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX E ALARMS ALARMS f ALARM INTERVENTION pp Alarm during Alarm outside the cycle RESETTING THE SYSTEM ecce ALARM GODES rax a ue ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS APPENDIX DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL PLUMBING DIAGRAM een PLUMBING DIAGRAM APPENDIX G NOTES APPENDIX SPARE PARTS amp ACCESSORIES APPENDIX I TECHNICAL SUPPORT APPENDIX J LIMITED WARRANTY
73. ntervened Contact the Technical Support Department Heating or steam generator heating See Appendix 2 element malfunction Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully dry the inside of the sterilization chamber and start the program Presence of water or condensate in again the sterilization chamber Do not put material impregnated with water or liquids in general in the chamber Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with Air leaking through the gasket water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Vacuum pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix 2 Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix Z Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see the Chapter 3 Product Overview Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until A 257 of ne steam generator you hear a click and replace the cap safety thermostat d Turn off RESET and then turn on the device If the problem persists Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z Heating element safety thermostat intervened Contact the Technical Support Department Heating or steam generator heating See Appendix 2 element malfunction Perform RESET following the instructions St
74. ntil the report is fully downloaded which is indicated by a flashing light on the USB stick and a message on the LCD display NOTE Eguipment ready C357 IF THE PRINTOUT STEP BY STEP OPTION IS SELECTED THE REPORT WILL BE PRINTED AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH PHASE OF THE CYCLE The device is ready to execute a new cycle Repeat the procedures explained in the Chapter 8 Program Selection to execute a new sterilization cycle RESULT OF THE After the cycle is finished it is important to check the sterilization results CYCLE 2 The report option of the sterilization parameters is an additional verification tool 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 43 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE CHECKING THE CYCLE DATA FOR UNITS WITH PRINTERS It is a good practice to check that the print report issued at the end of the sterilization program also specifies a positive outcome At the end of the cycle the relevant data for the thermodynamic parameters of the sterilization i e temperature and pressure C and bar and time in minutes of the sterilization cycle along with particular attention to the sterilization phase will print automatically when the door 15 opened Check the values on the print report and any additional indications for further confirmation of Sterilization The operator should sign in the space provided and file the document for possible future use If necessary copies of the document can
75. of the components installed along the plumbing circuit NOTE C357 THE FORMATION OF WHITE SPOTS ON THE BASE OF THE INTERNAL WALLS OF THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER IS AN INDICATION THAT YOU ARE USING LOW QUALITY DEMINERALIZED WATER T Sci Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE DANGER BEFORE PERFORMING ORDINARY MAINTENANCE MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS REMOVED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TURN OFF THE EXTERNAL BREAKER OF THE EQUIPMENT POWER SUPPLY LINE IF THE EXTERNAL BREAKER IS FAR AWAY OR AT ANY RATE NOT VISIBLE TO THE MAINTAINANCE WORKER PLACE A WORK IN PROGRESS SIGN ON THE EXTERNAL BREAKER AFTER TURNING IT OFF MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION To remove traces of lime clean the door gasket of the container and the porthole door plate with a clean cotton cloth soaked in a weak solution of water and vinegar or similar product Dry the surfaces and remove any residue before using the device Clean door gasket and porthole door plate m Clean all the external parts using a clean cotton cloth dampened with water and if needed a neutral detergent Dry the surfaces and remove any residue before using the device Clean external surfaces Clean sterilization chamber and accessories Clean the sterilization chamber support and trays and internal surfaces in general with a clean cotton cloth soaked in water and if needed use a small amount of n
76. ompressed air turbines or mechanical transmission counter angles tooth scalers Glass articles Mineral based articles Articles made of heat resistant plastic Articles made of heat resistant rubber Heat resistant textiles Medical textiles gauze pads etc NOTE C357 TO PREVENT THE INSTRUMENTS AND OR MATERIALS FROM ELECTROLYTHIC CORROSION DURING THE STERILIZATION PROCESS PLEASE AVOID DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING METALS ALUMINUM AL NICKEL CARBON STEEL NICKEL NI NICKEL NI CHROME CR CoPPER Cu ALUMINUM AL CARBON STEEL COPPER Cu CHROME CR COPPER Cu STAINLESS STEEL ALUMINUM AL CARBON STEEL STAINLESS STEEL CHROME CR STAINLESS STEEL ALWAYS SEPARATE THE INSTRUMENTS AND OR MATERIALS BY METAL TYPE AND ELECTROLYTHIC COMPATIBILITY NOTE DEPENDING ON THE CONFORMATION OF THE MATERIAL SOLID HOLLOW OR POROUS ANY PACKAGING PAPER PLASTIC ENVELOPE STERILIZATION PAPER CONTAINER MUSLIN NAPKIN ETC AND ITS HEAT RESISTANCE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM BY REFERRING TO THE TABLE SHOWN ON THE NEXT PAGE WARNING THE DEVICE MUST NOT BE USED FOR STERILIZING FLUIDS LIQUIDS OR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 53 APPENDIX B PROGRAMS PROGRAM SUMMARY TABLE NOMINAL BASIC PROGRAM VALUES PARAMETERS c p o amp S ol E
77. ontainer 2 litres 0 52 US gal 7 7 RESERVOIR EMPTY with distilled water keeping it horizontal 1m 2 Connect the tube s quick connector to the lt k e corresponding female connector under the chamber entrance marked pushing until Ne you hear a click 3 Place the container in a vertical position and loosen the cap and taking care not to spill water the machine S The water will begin to flow into the tank Continue filling until the MIN level indicator turns off or the MAX level indicator turns on At this point lower the bottle below the connection point on the unit keeping it horizontal S 22 e While pinching the tube with your fingers press the metal lever on the side of the connector and detach the guick connector 8 Refill the container 2 litres 0 52 US gal and repeat steps 2 3 and 4 a second time until the MAX level icon appears on the display 9 When the MAX level icon comes on accompanied by a beep stop filling and detach the quick connector as described in steps 6 and 7 NOTE THE MAX ICON DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ON TO START A STERILIZATION PROGRAM THERE IS SUFFICIENT WATER IF THE MIN INDICATOR IS OFF Do NOT CONTINUE TO FILL ONCE MAX ICON APPEARS AND YOU HEAR BEEP DOING SO MAY CAUSE WATER TO DRAIN FROM THE UNIT S WATER TANK DRAINING POINT AT THE BACK OF THE MACHINE If a unit is set up for automatic filling from an ext
78. or at least three seconds until you hear the confirmation beep When the door is opened the report for the sterilization cycle executed is produced including the error code E999 Check the report initial it in the space provided and file it in a suitable IE a o9 For more information refer to the print report examples shown in Appendix B Programs After the RESET the device goes into STAND BY mode ready to execute a new program gt 35 WHEN ALARM IS GENERATED AT CERTAIN PHASES OF THE CYCLE AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE IS ACTIVATED TO CLEAN THE PLUMBING CIRCUIT FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ALARMS SEE APPENDIX E ALARMS NOTE AFTER AN ABORTED CYCLE DUE TO A BLACK OUT OR A POWER FAILURE THE USER CANNOT ACCESS THE CHAMBER UNTIL TO THE POWER RETURNS AT THAT TIME THE USER MUST RESET THE UNIT ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THE APPENDIX E ALARMS ALARM INTERVENTION AT THE START OF THE NEXT CYCLE AN AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE IS ACTIVATED TO CLEAN THE PLUMBING CIRCUIT FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ALARMS SEE APPENDIX ALARMS WARNING IF THE ICON 15 THE MATERIAL IN STERILIZATION CHAMBER CANNOT BE CONSIDERED STERILE AND MUST NOT BE USED 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 45 10 STORING STERILIZED MATERIALS 10 STORING STERILIZED MATERIALS INTRODUCTION HANDLING STORAGE A6 The sterilized material must be a
79. owing these steps starting in the advanced menu PROGRAMS on the Each pre set position can be associated to a standard or user configurable cycle CUSTOM ADVANCED menu To associate a standard program and define several of its parameters proceed as follows 1 Select PROGRAMS using the J key the following menu appears Define the position 1 2 3 or 4 to which the sterilization program will be associated using the and keys Confirm with the key 2 From here you enter the list of available cycles gt 2020 2 lt 29 29 gt lt 2929 gt 20 gt P rn gt lt gt lt gt lt N w gg gt C Co m Co II coooozooodcg 20 I m m Tm r O Using the and keys scroll the list until you identify the sterilization program desired Confirm the selection with the 4 key 24 SCi Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION As a function of the choices made you will go to one of two alternative menus that allow you to choose the type of drying you want associated with the selected program a Programs with short drying HOLLOW UNWRAP SOLID UNWRAP EMERGENCY The defa
80. ped Move with the and confirm with the 1 key SCL Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION 5 Depending the selection LONG or SHORT one of two different menus will open these menus are the same for the standard cycles 1 In SHORT mode the following is displayed For the choice criteria refer to instructions on page 27 When the CUSTOM program is already present in another position the selection is not accepted The following warning appears on the display along with a beep WARNING CUSTOM PROGRAMS HAVE NOT BEEN VALIDATED AND HAVE NOT BEEN CLEARED IN THE U S BY FDA FOR HEALTHCARE USE THEY SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY EXPERIENCED USERS PLEASE REFER TO THE PROGRAM SUMMARY TABLE AND Its GENERAL NOTES SEE APPENDIX B PROGRAMS FOR THE LIST OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS THEIR SCREENS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF STERILIZABLE MATERIALS IN RELATION TO THE PROGRAMS NOTE THE SELECTION CAN BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE AccESS TO A CUSTOM CYCLE DOES NOT REQUIRE A PASSWORD NONE OF THE COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOMIZATION PHASE CREATE ANY RISKS OR DANGERS OF INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR DAMAGE TOT HE DEVICE 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 27 6 CONFIGURATION Setting the STAND BY mode STAND BY OPTIONS on the ADVANCED menu 28 Based on the equipment s frequency of use or other considerations users may want to select a hi
81. pty no load cycle of your choice Disconnect the external tank from the sterilizer and close the tank valve Fill the tank with a solution of distilled water and alcohol 1096 such as isoproply Allow the solution to sit for 30 minutes Drain the tank and discard the solution Fill the tank with water and drain it to remove any residual alcohol solution Reconnect the tank to the sterilizer and refill with distill water Clean external distilled water tank p Mm Safety valve maintenance 1 Access the safety valve located on the rear of the machine 2 Loosen the knurled locking ring with your fingers or a suitable tool inserted in the two holes of the ring itself turning counter clockwise until it reaches the end and turns loosely 3 Retighten the locking ring making sure the threads are properly engaged 4 Definitively tighten the locking ring all the way down WARNING THE USER SHOULD PERFORM THIS OPERATION MONTHLY TO AT THE END OF THE MAINTENANCE MAKE SURE THAT THE LOCKING GUARANTEE THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE VALVE OVER TIME RING IS COMPLETELY SCREWED ON AND TIGHTENED Clean replace the drain filter Over time various residues will accumulate inside the filter obstructing the lower drain tube For cleaning or replace the filter open the door of the sterilizer and remove the nut 1 with a hexagonal wrench no 14 Then remove the fitting 2 and the filter 3 Remove the f
82. r WARNING IF THE STERILIZATION CYCLE IS INTERRUPTED BEFORE COMPLETION THE ICON WILL CONTINUE TO FLASH WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE MATERIAL CANNOT BE CONSIDERED STERILE AND MUST BE USED At the end of the sterilization phase the steam is released from the sterilization chamber STEAM DISCHARGE The liquid crystal display shows Steam discharge The icon for the sterilization process status stays 5 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 41 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE Drying Ventilation Leveling to atmospheric pressure Completion of the cycle 42 After the steam under pressure is released the vacuum turns to begin the drying phase DRYING This creates a low pressure in the sterilization chamber to facilitate the evaporation and consequent elimination of the steam Depending on the type of drying selected one of the following screens will appear Standard drying Intelligent drying EXTRA DRYING XX is the time 18 set When the drying phase is complete it is followed by a VENTILATION phase in which sterile fresh air is injected while maintaining a vacuum in the chamber to eliminate condensate and cool the load 134 POROUS WRAPPED 8 4 0 1 1 bar 26 51 At the end of the ventilation phase the chamber is brought back to atmospheric pressure LEVELLING by injecting sterile outside air to allow the opening of the door
83. r 4 also shown on the upper left of the display NOTE WHEN THE SELECTION KEY IS PRESSED THE FIRST STERILIZATION PROGRAM SHOWN IS THE ONE THAT WAS USED FOR THE LAST CYCLE EXECUTED t k 9 The top two lines of the display show the description of the selected program and the type of drying set Below are the set point values for the temperature C pressure bar and time HIT mm ss of the selected cycle For example After a brief interval the two lower lines of the display will change and show the present temperature and pressure values of the chamber with the current date and time To cancel this selection press ESC ff on the control panel 36 5 Your Infection Control Specialist 8 PROGRAM SELECTION NOTE IF NO STERILIZATION PROGRAM IS SELECTED THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT START A STERILIZATION CYCLE AND THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WILL APPEAR WITH A BEEP PROGRAM LEASE WARNING IF YOU USE A PROGRAM THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE TYPE OF AN MATERIAL TO BE STERILIZED SEE APPENDIX B THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STERILIZATION PROCESS IS NOT GUARANTEED 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 37 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE 9 RUNNING A sterilization cycle consists of a predetermined number of phases Based the type of air extraction sterilization process and drying method the number and duration of these phases THE CYCLE can differ with each programs The electronic control system monitors
84. r the sterilizer and put the free end of the supplied tube into the container 2 Connect the quick connector to the corresponding female connector under the chamber entrance 2557 pushing until you hear a click 228 DETACHING 3 Wait the internal tank to drain completely then while pinching the tube with your fingers press the metal lever located on the side of the connector and detach the quick connector Ai sci Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION 6 Bravo users can configure device to meet their specific needs For example the device s performance may be adapted on the basis of the type of activity the type of material to be CONFIGURATION sterilized or its frequency of use The SETUP program allows selecting from several options that users can activate through an easy to use menu NOTE C357 USE THE SETUP PROGRAM WHEN NECESSARY A CORRECTLY PERSONALIZED DEVICE PROVIDES THE BEST PERFORMANCE SCICAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT SEE APPENDIX Z IS AVAILABLE TO HELP USERS BY PROVIDING SUGGESTIONS OR ADVICE ON THE BEST WAY TO USE THE OPTIONS IN THE SETUP PROGRAM STARTING AND To enter the SETUP mode hold down the key on the control panel for several seconds until ENTERING THE the display reads INSERT PASSWORD Enter the password 8x SETUP MODE then press the J key to enter the SETUP mode
85. r wire coming from the optional device external tank to the female socket located on the back of the device Contact the Technical Support Department water level indicator broken see Appendix 2 Perform RESET following the instructions Connection tube between the sterilizer and a possible external Check that the water supply tube is correctly and solidly connected to the filling device is not correctly relative connectors installed Eliminate all possible obstructions along the path of the tube External filling container is empty Ensure the external filling container is filled with distilled water Water filling pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix 2 Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with water Air leaking through the gasket Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 77 APPENDIX E ALARMS CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix Z Perform RESET following the instructions Excessive humidity in the EN sterilization chamber Carefully dry the inside of the sterilization chamber and start the program again Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a cl
86. rapping with autoclave adhesive tape JB Ee er gt LTT VA Y E Notes for wrapped material ELLE FF best to wrap instruments individually but if more than one instrument is placed in the same envelope make sure that they are made of the same metal Seal the wrapping with adhesive tape designed for autoclaves or heat sealing machines not use staples pins or other fasteners since they can compromise the maintenance of Sterility Arrange the envelopes to avoid forming air pockets that obstruct the correct penetration and removal of the steam Orient the envelopes with the plastic side up and the paper side down Always check that envelopes are correctly positioned and turn them over if necessary f possible place the envelopes on their sides using a suitable support f pouched or wrapped loads are not dry when they are removed from the chamber the instruments must be used immediately or resterilized WARNING IF YOU EXPECT TO STORE INSTRUMENTS ALWAYS WRAP THEM SEE AN THE CHAPTER 10 STORING STERILIZED MATERIAL THE USER SHOULD USE ONLY STERILIZATION WRAPS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED FOR THEIR MARKET FOR U S CUSTOMERS ONLY USE STERILIZATION WRAPS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY FDA FOR THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM CHOSEN Chemical process monitors suitable for steam sterilizers at the indicated cycle temperatures STERILIZATION and times should
87. rom 000 999 HAZARD Second level fault linked to safety A problem generally fixed by the Technical Support Center Code format Hxxx xxx identifying number from 000 999 NOTE IN THE CASE OF AN ALARM DO NOT POWER OFF THE UNIT BEFORE YOU HAVE EXECUTED SEE THE PARAGRAPH RESETTING THE SYSTEM An alarm causes the interruption of the cycle with the relative alarm code displayed on the display accompanied by a beep and a flashing alarm icon NOTE DURING THE ALARM PROCEDURE THE DISPLAY ALWAYS SHOWS THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE IN THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER This procedure is designed to keep the user from mistaking an anomalous cycle for a correctly completed cycle and as a consequence involuntarily using non sterile material The alarm procedure is differentiated depending on whether it occurs during the execution of the program or outside and is structured to guide the user to the necessary RESET of the sterilizer If the alarm intervenes during a program the display will show the message Alarm Message Alarm Code When an alarm is generated in certain phases of the cycle an automatic procedure is activated to clean the internal water circuit The display will contain the notice Alarm Message CULT CLEANI c l Alarm 2 11 40 Sc Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX E ALARMS At the end of what has been described and h
88. s Confirm with 1 When the last confirmation is given return to the second level menu Setting the password When PASSWORD is selected with the J key you will see this menu PASSWORD on the BASIC menu Select DISABLED to use the device freely without limiting operator access Select ANY POWER ON to password protect the main power switch This allows only authorized personnel to turn the unit on Once it is on it can be used by any operator Select ANY CYCLE START to password protect the unit both at power on and at the start of every sterilization program In this mode only authorized personnel will be able to use tt When the ANY POWER ON or ANY CYCLE START options are selected the following screen is displayed NS ERT PASSWORD enter ff to exit Enter the password with the and keys fixed length 8 characters Confirm with the key Then the following message will appear CONFIRM PASSWORD enter ff to exit Enter the password again using the and keys Confirm with the key Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 23 6 CONFIGURATION THE PASSWORD FIRST SELECT DISABLE OPTION WHICH CANCELS THE PREVIOUS PASSWORD AND THEN SELECT THE ANY POWER ON ANY CYCLE START OPTION ENTERING THE NEW PASSWORD AS DESCRIBED ABOVE Setting the sterilization Setting and storing customized sterilization programs in the four pre set positions can be programs completed by foll
89. s with slight variations of duration that are solely dependent on the quantity and consistency of the load and the heating conditions of the sterilizer Phases 2 5 7 and 8 however vary their configuration and or duration on the basis of the cycle selected and consequently the type of load and the choices made by the user Pressure bar Time min FRACTIONATED VACUUM VACUUM DRYING NOTE C357 PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX B PROGRAMS FOR MORE DETAIL SCZ Your Infection Control Specialist 4 INSTALLATION 4 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS FOR BUILT IN INSTALLATIONS 10 Correct and careful installation will ensure your Bravo functions properly protects operators from physical injury and protects property from damage Height all models 16 5 420 mm 3 Width all models 19 480 mm 480mm Depths excluding rear connections NS Bravo Bravo 22 0 560 mm N 16 5 Bravo 25 0 635 mm dp 420mm Total weights with rack and trays Bravo 121 Ibs 55 kg p Bravo 128 Ibs 58 kg M Bravo 139 16 63 kg 22 560mm Electricity 4 25 635mm The electrical system to which the sterilizer will be connected must accommodate the electrical characteristics of this device This information is shown on the back of the machine When installing the sterilizer inside a cabinet you must provide adequate space a
90. s for service or maintain your Bravo SciCan shall not be liable for incidental special or consequential damages caused by any maintenance or services performed on the Bravo by a third party or for the use of equipment or parts manufactured by a third party including lost profits any commercial loss economic loss or loss arising from personal injury Never remove the cover of the unit and never insert objects through holes or openings in the cabinetry Doing so may damage the unit and or pose a hazard to the operator All elements of this book are common to Bravo Bravo and Bravo V except where noted 1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL Please observe the following precautions in order to avoid injury or property damage WARNINGS Use ONLY high quality distilled water WARNING THE USE OF WATER OF INADEQUATE QUALITY CAN SEVERELY W DAMAGE THE UNIT FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE APPENDIX A TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS not pour water or other liguids on the device not pour flammable substances on the device not use the device in the presence of gas or explosive or flammable vapors Before performing any maintenance or cleaning ALWAYS DISCONNECT the power supply WARNING WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNITS POWER SUPPLY WHEN THE EXTERNAL POWER GRID SWITCH MAIN BREAKER IS FAR AWAY OR WHEN IT IS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE UNIT PLACE A WORK IN PROGRESS SIGN ON THE EXTERNAL POWER GRID SWITCH
91. s operation is necessary for the correct operation of several of the device s auxiliary systems When AMBIENT PRESSURE is activated the following screen appears NOTE CHECK THAT THE STERILIZER DOOR IS COMPLETELY OPEN IF YOU TRY TO ACQUIRE THE PRESSURE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WILL BE DISPLAYED and will remain until the door is opened Confirm the acquisition of the data by pressing the J key This message appears accompanied by a beep to say that the ambient data pressure has been acquired Press the key to cancel the operation Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION Adjusting the The LCD contrast function adjusts the screens readability to compensate for the sterilizer contrast of the liquid location s lighting crystal display LCD CONTRAST on the When LCD CONTRAST is activated this screen appears SPECIAL menu Press the key to increase the contrast and the key to reduce it Adjust the contrast until the display is as clear and readable as possible based on the location s normal conditions EXIT THE When you have completed the sterilizer configuration return to the normal mode by selecting CONFIGURATION EXIT and confirming with the 1 key MODE This text will appear on the display After several seconds the device returns to normal operation in STAND BY mode NOTE TO RETURN TO THE FIRST LEVEL FROM ANY MENU JUST SELECT EXIT AND CONFIRM WI
92. se is PREHEATING which brings the chamber to the required temperature for the start of the cycle The display shows the following Preheating 134 POROUS MWRAPPED p RMUP aT 00 00 The icon that shows the status of the sterilization process is Off 7 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 39 9 RUNNING THE CYCLE First vacuum phase First rise in pressure Second vacuum phase Second rise in Third vacuum phase AO When the optimum temperature is reached the first vacuum phase 1st VACUUM PULSE begins and the unit brings the chamber pressure down to the target value The display shows When the pre set vacuum value is reached steam is injected and the pressure begins to rise 1st PRESSURE PULSE until the target value is reached POROUS WRAPPED SS URE PULSE C 03 5 8 At the end of the pressure rise the steam mixed with residual air is discharged and the second emptying of the sterilization chamber begins 2nd VACUUM PULSE OROUS WRAPPED CUUM PULSE 06 0 6 93 3 vA 0 79 b After the second vacuum phase steam is again injected into the sterilization chamber with a corresponding rise in pressure 2nd PRESSURE PULSE POROUS WRAPPED PULSE 4 1 2 bar 07 44 The icon that shows the status of the sterilization process 15 always off At the end of the second pressure rise there is another
93. side down to avoid pooling water not load trays beyond their maximum indicated limit see Appendix B Do not stack trays or put them in direct contact with the walls of the sterilization chamber Always use the tray support provided To insert and remove trays from the sterilization chamber always use the extractor provided 34 9 Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 7 PREPARING MATERIAL FOR STERILIZATION NOTE C357 PROCESS THE APPROPRIATE BIOLOGICAL CHEMICALINDICATOR WITH EVERY TRAY TO CONFIRM STERILIZATION HAS OCCURRED PROCESSING WRAPPED MATERIAL PLACE THE INDICATOR INSIDE ONE OF THE WRAPPINGS THE CUSTOMER SHOULD USE ONLY BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED IN THEIR MARKET FOR U S CUSTOMERS ONLY USE BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS THAT HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY FDA FOR THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM CHOSEN Notes for rubber and plastic tubing Always rinse tubing with clean water before use and do not dry them Arrange the tubing on the tray so that their ends are not obstructed or crushed Do not bend or wind tubes but allow them to as straight as possible Notes for packets and packages Arrange packages side by side evenly spaced and not piled and do not allow them to come into contact with the walls of the chamber When it is necessary to wrap an object always use suitably porous material sterilization paper muslin napkins etc and close the w
94. ssure Steam generator manual re arm safety thermostat Protects against steam generator overheating Action cuts off the electricity to the steam generator Heating element manual re arm safety thermostat Protects against overheating of the heating elements of the container under pressure Action cuts off the electricity to the chamber heating element Door position safety microswitch Confirms the door is correctly closed when the container is under pressure Action signals incorrect door position Mechanized door lock mechanism with electromechanical protection pressure switch Protects against accidental opening of the door even in a blackout Action locks the door Door lock mechanism safety microswitch Confirms the door lock is operating correctly Action signals the failure or incorrect operation of the door lock mechanism Self leveling plumbing system Plumbing system structure that allows for the spontaneous leveling of pressure in the case of a manual interruption of the cycle alarm or blackout Action automatically restores atmospheric pressure in the sterilization chamber Integrated system for evaluating the sterilization process Provides continuous verification of the sterilization process parameters entirely managed by microprocessor Action in case of anomaly immediately interrupts the program and generates alarms Monitoring of the sterilizer s operation Provides real time overs
95. supports NOTE C757 RUN THE VACUUM TEST AS THE FIRST CYCLE AFTER POWERING ON THE EQUIPMENT To avoid the heating of the sterilization chamber influencing the variation of the vacuum value measured during the Vacuum Test the system is programmed to prevent running this test when the temperature sensors of the sterilization chamber show a value higher than 50 C If you try to start the program with a higher temperature than indicated above the display will read After a short time the device will automatically return to STAND BY mode ready for use NOTE C357 TO RAPIDLY LOWER THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CHAMBER LEAVE THE STERILIZER S DOOR OPEN UNTIL THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE IS REACHED Close the door and start the program with the START key NOTE IN ADDITION THE EQUIPMENT CHECKS THE PRINTER PAPER PRESENCE OPTION AND IF A DATA RECORDER IS CONNECTED THE PRESENCE OF THE FLASH CARD AND ITS MEMORY CAPACITY THE POSSIBLE WARNING MESSAGES AND THE CONSEQUENT ACTIONS TO CARRY OUT ARE THE SAME AS DESCRIBED FOR A STANDARD STERILIZATION CYCLE The vacuum phase will begin immediately and the display reads The display shows the pressure bar and the total time from the start of the program When the pre set pressure is reached 0 80 bar the pump stops and the pressure Stabilization phase begins WAITING PERIOD This lasts 5 minutes is shown on the display Sci Your Infection Control Specialist 11 TEST PRO
96. th Bravo D250 x L445 mm D10 x L17 5 a Bravo Bravo 171 0 017 0 60 3 Sterilization chamber total volume T Bravo 21L 0 021 0 74 ft Distilled water tank capacity 4 6 L 1 22 US gal water at MAX level supply 0 8L 0 02 US gal water at MIN level Available 10 see Appendix B Seri zat on programs Pre sets 4 direct selection by user Test programs BOWIE amp DICK Test Vacuum Test Serial connection DB 9 pin female connector Bacteriological filter Porosity 0 2 um PTFE filtering element Connection male 1 8 NPT connector Sci Your Infection Control Specialist C 0 APPENDIX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SAFETY DEVICES The sterilizer is equipped with the following safety devices Mains fuses see summary table data Protects inside the device against a fault in the heating elements Action cuts the electricity Fuses protecting the electronic circuits see summary table data Protects against a fault in the primary transformer circuit and low voltage uses Action cuts power to one or more low voltage circuits Thermal circuit breakers on the mains voltage windings Protects against overheating of the vacuum pump motor and the primary transformer windings Action temporary cut off until cooling of the winding Safety valve Protects against overpressure in the sterilization chamber Action releases the steam and restores to a safe pre
97. the Chapter 3 Product Introduction Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until Intervention of the steam generator you hear a click and replace the cap safety thermostat Turn off RESET and then turn on the device If the problem persists Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix 2 intervened Contact the Technical Support Department element malfunction Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully dry the inside of the sterilization chamber and start the program Presence of water or condensate in art again the sterilization chamber Do not put material impregnated with water or liquids in general in the chamber Perform RESET following the instructions Carefully clean the gasket with a clean cotton cloth dampened with Air leaking through the gasket water Start the program again If the gasket still leaks replace the gasket Vacuum pump broken Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix Z Water injection pump malfunction Contact the Technical Support Department Problem in the plumbing circuit see Appendix 2 Manually rearm the thermostat s located on the back of the device see the Chapter 3 Product Overview Unscrew the black plastic protection cap press the white button until Intervention of the steam generator you hear a click and replace the cap safety thermostat Turn off RESE
98. the device is installed in a cabinet be sure to respect the warnings in the preceding paragraph avoiding any obstructions to the air intake Avoid contact with water or liquids Do not install the sterilizer near tubs sinks or similar places as this could cause short circuits and or potentially dangerous situations for the operator Do not install the sterilizer in a place that is excessively humid or poorly ventilated Do not install the machine were there is gas or flammable and or explosive vapors Install the device so that the power cord is not sharply bent or kinked It must run freely to the electrical connection socket Install the device so that any external fill drain tubing s is are not sharply bent or kinked These must run freely to the drain tank ELECTRICAL The Bravo must be connected to an outlet that provides adequate capacity for the device s CONNECTIONS absorption and ground and which conforms with current laws and or standards The outlet must also be protected by suitable breaker WARNING THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY AN INSTALLING THE STERILIZER ON AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR ONE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A GROUND If it is necessary to replace the plug on the power cord use one with equal characteristics or at any rate adequate to the device s electrical characteristics The user is entirely responsible for the selection and replacement of the plug This replac
99. the various phases while checking that the various parameters are respected If any type of anomaly is encountered during the cycle the program is immediately interrupted an alarm sounds and a code is displayed along with a message explaining the nature of the problem STARTING THE After placing the load in the sterilization chamber select the desired program and close the CYCLE door until you hear the click The door status icon 0 will flash to indicate the door is closed Press the START button NOTE IF THE PASSWORD FUNCTION HAS BEEN ENABLED SEE CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATION 5 SETTING PASSWORD YOU WILL ASKED NSERT PASSWORD t 0 ent t 0 exit Password check Enter the password using the and keys and confirm with the J key The equipment will check for the presence of the paper in the on board printer if installed If it is out of paper the following message will be displayed Printer paper out check Push key I to bypass but remember to replace the paper during or at the end of the cycle Push key ff to return in Stand by mode The unit will may check for the presence of a data recording device or depending on the type of the device the presence of a memory card inserted If not plugged in the display may shows WARNING D MISSING n ue If data recorder is tin t connected Ensure the data logger is properly connected and the proper m
100. tion Cowtvol Specialist 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Bravo is SciCan s revolutionary chamber autoclave designed with safety performance flexibility and ease of use in mind It is a sophisticated yet easy to use sterilizer with a wide range of configuration options and patented operating devices designed to satisfy every need for sterilizing medical and dental tools guaranteeing the maximum performance under all conditions Easy to use compact and aesthetically pleasing Bravo is the ideal partner for professionals seeking maximum sterilization safety Bravo is a microprocessor controlled steam sterilizer with a large sterilization chamber made of stamped stainless steel It is characterized by an advanced fractionated vacuum system for the complete removal of air from hollow and porous materials and an effective final vacuum drying phase capable of effective drying of these loads exclusive steam generation system effective plumbing circuit and electronic management supplemented by high precision sensors guarantees high process execution speeds and excellent thermodynamic parameter stability Moreover its Process Evaluation System constantly monitors all the machine s vital parameters in real time guaranteeing absolute safety and perfect results lt offers users 10 sterilization programs one customizable each equipped with optimized drying for the fast effective sterilization of the various types of loads instruments and mater
101. turn command or CR LF for those that require the CR LF Carriage Return Line Feed commands or with FF Form Feed for printers that require the addition of this command NOTE C357 CONSULT THE PRINTER MANUAL TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF COMMAND USED IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TRY PRINTING WITH THE VARIOUS OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT SETTING 7 Your Infection Contvol Specialist 29 6 CONFIGURATION b REPORT The following screen appears Select item PRINTOUT MODE to choose the mode in which the data is printed The following options appear Select AT CYCLE END to print the report at the end of the cycle Select STEP BY STEP to print the data at each phase of the cycle see Examples of printed report in Appendix B NOTE C357 IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO MAKE MULTIPLE COPIES OF REPORTS IN STEP BY STEP MODE THE VACUUM AND BOWIE amp DICK TEST REPORT WILL ONLY PRINT OUT AT CYCLE END MODE Activate NR COPIES to set the number of cycle report copies to print at the end of the program The following text appears Set the number of copies desired up to a maximum of 5 Confirm with the 1 key To print a report from the last cycle executed whether it terminated correctly or was interrupted by an alarm select PRINT LAST The following screen will appear The NORMAL PRINT command activates normal printing showing relevant cycle data and produced at the end of a correctly executed c
102. ult setting is STANDARD mode Move using the and keys and confirm with the key NOTE THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONLY FAST DRYING SUITABLE FOR A LOAD UP TO 0 5 KG 1 1 LBS b Programs with long drying POROUS WRAPPED SOLID WRAPPED EXTRA The default setting is STANDARD Also available are the INTELLIGENT option an automatic drying that adjusts its duration on the basis of the volume and or quantity and type of load and the EXTRA option a selectable value extended drying recommended for critical loads Move using the and keys and confirm with the J key WARNING THE FAST INTELLIGENT AND EXTRA DRYING OPTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN AN VALIDATED AND HAVE NOT BEEN CLEARED IN THE U S BY FDA FOR HEALTHCARE USE PLEASE REFER TO THE PROGRAM SUMMARY TABLE AND Its GENERAL NOTES SEE APPENDIX B PROGRAMS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYING OPTIONS AND THE MAXIMUM STERILIZABLE MASS ALLOWED IN EACH STERILIZATION PROGRAM When the EXTRA option is activated the following screen appears EXTRA X X mi n 0 t t t 0 ent r 0 ex This option permits adding between 1 and 15 minutes of extra drying time to the STANDARD DRYING time Set the value using the and keys and confirm the selection with the key NOTE C357 THE SELECTION CAN BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE WHEN AN IDENTICAL STERILIZATION PROGRAM IS ALREADY PRESENT IN ANOTHER POSITION THE SELEC
103. urn off the device and check the alarm NOTE ALARMS THAT INTERVENE OUTSIDE OF A PROGRAM DO NOT PRODUCE A PRINTED REPORT Depending on the alarm the system must be reset in one of two ways see the Alarm Code List further below in this appendix 1 Press and hold the PROGHAM SELECTION key for about 3 seconds A beep confirms the RESET NOTE NEVER TURN THE DEVICE OFF BEFORE TRYING TO EXECUTE A RESET AS DESCRIBED ABOVE 2 Lurn off the device and then power on using the main switch Upon power up the sterilizer will perform its normal initial test After RESET and any technical intervention necessary to eliminate the fault the device will go to STAND BY mode ready to execute a new program Sc Your Infection Control Specialist APPENDIX E ALARMS ALARM CODES The list of alarm codes the messages displayed on the LCD and relative RESET mode are as follows LCD INDICATION RESET MODE ERRORS category E CODE ALARM DESCRIPTION BLACK OUT DOOR OPEN Blackout Door open Exceeded timeout for activating door lock system closing DOOR UNLOCKED Exceeded timeout for activating door lock E030 Water in the fill tank at minimum MIN level WATER MIN E031 Waterin the drain tank at maximum MAX level EXHAUST MAX op E TETO Manual cycle interruption MANUAL STOP ALARMS category System door lock microswitches failed LOCKING PROBLEM Syste
104. us overpressure in the chamber There is residual pressure remaining in the sterilization chamber at the end of the cycle NOTE the display shows NOW LEVELLING PLEASE WAIT At the end of the cycle the safety door lock remains on Drain connectors or tubing optional external tank not correctly connected to the device Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist Contact the Technical Support Department see Appendix Z There is no voltage at the socket Check the cause for the lack of voltage at the socket and fix it The main switch and or differential ON switch OFF Replace with good fuses of equal nominal value See the Summary Table in Appendix A Technical Characteristics Wait for the sterilizer to reach the proper operating conditions for starting the program NOTE Under normal conditions the average preheating time is approx 10 15 minutes Fill the distilled water tank until the MAX level indicator comes on or at least until the MIN level signal turns off Check the alarm code and take the appropriate action See the following paragraphs Alarms Alarm Codes and Troubleshooting Check that the knurled locking ring is correctly tightened on the upper part of the safety valve DANGER LET THE DEVICE COOL OR WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID BEING BURNED WHEN TOUCHING THE VALVE Wait several minutes until the pressure returns to 0 00 bar and try to open the door again
105. uxiliary devices Whenever the difference between the value read and that previously stored is higher than a set value the system automatically updates the stored value after a brief delay Otherwise the data remains unchanged without updating see Chapter 6 Configuration Acquisition of the ambient pressure After updating the device performs the initial automatic test procedure see above At the end the display shows the following message accompanied by a beep AMBIENT PRESSURE ALUE UPDATED 0 01 bar 4 to continue When Jis pressed the device goes to STAND BY mode see below NOTE FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATION ACQUISITION OF THE AMBIENT PRESSURE Sci Your Infection Contvol Specialist 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STAND BY MODE After the initial test the sterilizer goes into STAND BY mode and the display shows The upper line is the cycle counter It shows the number of sterilizations performed with the correctly completed cycles on the left and the total number started on the right The line below shows the Stand by status and the preheating mode High Low Off The two lower lines show the temperature and pressure of the sterilization chamber on the left and current date and time on the right NOTE C357 A CYCLE BEGINS WITH THE START OF THE STERILIZATION CYCLE FIRST VACUUM PHASE EXCLUDING THE PREHEATING PHASE A CYCLE ENDS AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM SEE THE CHAPTER 9 RUNN
106. ycle while EXTENDED PRINT activates a more complete print out including all the data typical of a cycle interrupted by an alarm 30 SCI Your Infection Cowtvol Specialist 6 CONFIGURATION C357 IF THE LAST CYCLE ENDED CORRECTLY OR WAS INTERRUPTED BY MANUAL STOP IT IS POSSIBLE TO REPRINT THE REPORT IN EITHER NORMAL EXTENDED MODE IF HOWEVER THE LAST CYCLE WAS INTERRUPTED BY AN ERROR AND CORRESPONDING ALARM ONLY THE EXTENDED REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS WILL FACILITATE LATER TROUBLESHOOTING When selecting the reprint command this message will be displayed It will remain on the screen until the printing is complete Setting the tank filling The internal tank can be filled either manually or automatically Automatic filling would occur mode from an external device container or demineralizer connected to the Bravo see Chapter 4 FILLING OPTIONS on Installation the ADVANCED menu Select FILL OPTIONS and the following menu appears When AUTOMATIC FILL is selected the unit will automatically fill the internal tank until the maximum level MAX signal is reached and the MAX icon is displayed NOTE C357 ONLY ACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC FILLING MODE AFTER THE EXTERNAL TANK HAS BEEN FILLED WITH HIGH OUALITY DISTILLED WATER OR DEMINERALIZER ALSO REMEMBER TO OPEN THE TAP ON THE EXTERNAL TANK OR DEMINIERALIZER IF REQUIRED When MANUAL FILL is selected the internal tank must be filled manually

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