BMT STERIVAP 446 Autoclave Operating Instructions
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1. Halted REVZ Upuards Y03 0pened Yi03 Dpened YO Closed 311 1 Mot Opened S1Z NotActivated QizNot Block B20 Pressureless 311 Closed SU Version 115 End 17 54 08 2011 06 07 Program Length 00 34 37 Failed User admin Signature Fig 9 Printout of a Failed Run This will bring up the Login Screen The username field will probably say User Press Enter without entering a password and the screen should revert to username Nologin You have successfully logged out Appendix A Pre Programmed Programs P1 Heating P2 Universal P3 Universal Containers P4 Rubber P5 Bowie Dick Test P6 Vacuum Test P7 Tools Fast P8 Liquids P9 Vacuum Test P10 Universal P11 121C 15 min media P12 121C 15 min media P13 20 Empty Service program used to initially start the autoclave Users Users Users Service Service Users Users Service Users Users Users Users sterilization of wrapped linen and instruments sterilization of linens and instruments with extended drying sterilization of thermally sensitive goods plastic rubber program used to verify sterilization program used to verify system vacuum performance sterilization with de aeration for unpacked tools sterilization of solutions repeat can be reprogrammed repeat can be reprogrammed fast sterilization of media repeat can be reprogrammed available for programming pr ea PP y i Pz Universal mae p aa P3___ Universal Contain2. face Gently touch the screen to bring up the menu screen Fig 1 Standby Screen Note The screen may be totally dark if the unit is in sleep mode Just touch the screen to bring up the Menu System Depending upon the state of the unit when it was placed on Standby you may be presented with one of several different screens when you enter the Menu System Most commonly you will be presented with the Basic Screen Fig 2 Basic Screen Note You may da be presented with a different screen depending upon the operational state of the unit Notice in the upper left corner of the screen that the user status is No Login You may Open and Close the door and view Menu Program and Information items but you will not be able to actually use the sterilizer To login you will need to press the Key button To This will bring up the Login Screen o Sterivap 2011 06 17 14 56 48 Nane ETA SEES SS ne a Fig 3 Login Screen u i o p ut Querty gt i ommer14 18 psia 3Z 1 C veck 42 16 psia da The software supports ten different user profiles For the moment everyone should login using the user profile Eventually each research group will be assigned a profile Name user Password pbmt After logging in you will be returned to the screen from which you invoked the login Key In this example it is the Basic Screen See Figure 2 From the Basic Screen y
3. only be done from the Basic Screen Use the go back button ks clear the message Fig 5 Door Open Fig 6 Liquids Temperature Probe When using one of the liquids programs be aware that the software monitors the temperature of the liquids probe normally located in a holster inside the autoclave cavity This probe should be placed in the solution being sterilized At the end of the sterilization cycle the door will not open until the temperature of the liquids probe is below 95 C This can take more than an hour and in fact may never happen if the probe is not in the liquid but instead is left in the holder which is part of the heated steel chamber jacket Eventually a Timeout Error will occur Once a program has been Started you should be brought to the Program Status Screen Fig 7 Program Status Screen Note The new buttons along the bottom provide alternate views of the program status Be aware that the estimated time for completion of the run is not always accurate especially if liquids cool down is involved As with all autoclaves the STERIVAP programs consist of multiple segments each with specific pressure temperature vacuum and time requirements If all of the segments complete successfully the system will print out a summary page clearly indicating that the run was Fault Free See Figure 8 below The Program Done Screen will be displayed and a pleasant beeper will sound and wil
4. 1234 Hach Hall IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Eemere Chemical Instrumentation Facility BMT STERIVAP 446 Autoclave Operating Instructions 02 06 2012 S V Location 1211 Hach Hall Contact Steve Veysey 1234 Hach Hall Safety All users of this autoclave must complete the EH amp S Autoclave Safety course available on line at www ehs iastate edu Fi r i i Fi r A E Wh fe Fi FI A d i i J j E ie a I F F a da i is Wiese Am J k NN AU PS lj f L ds ENT eS The infamous autoclave murder case fo aa Beno A Lebbine The steam sterilizer may only be operated by persons who understand the dangers and hazards associated with steam sterilization and are confident that they can safely use the autoclave for the intended purpose The EH amp S course discusses sterilization uses hazards and correct operational procedures FH amp S has also developed two short videos available on line that show proper and improper ways of loading an autoclave These are located at http itunesu iastate edu You will need to log in with your ISU netID then navigate to the EH amp S library of safety videos These movies can also be accessed from the Safety page of the CIF website www cif iastate edu Safety The STERIVAP Operating Instructions Manual presents detailed information specific to the safe and efficient use of this unit Each research group using the instrument has been provided with a complete copy of the STERIVAP
5. Operating Instructions Manual This is also available in PDF format at our website www cif iastate edu other insts autoclaves Use the EH amp S course the STERIVAP manual and other written or internet sources to understand the correct uses of steam sterilization as they apply to your research needs Do not attempt to use the sterilizer until you are sure that you know what you are doing Training Requirements Before operating the sterilizer you MUST be properly trained and authorized by CIF personnel In addition to this operation summary please refer to your group copy of the STERIVAP Operating Instructions Manual or to the PDF version available at our website a All uses of the sterilizer must be recorded on the log sheets attached to the unit If the program runs Fault Free you should keep the program printout for your own records If there is an error report the problem to me as soon as possible You must provide me with a copy of all printouts flagged as Failed Process Interrupted or Error If an emergency occurs that you feel may be damaging the instrument or presenting a potential safety hazard you should call 4 5100 to report the problem and you must also notify Steve Veysey 1234 Hach Hall Operation The STERIVAP 446 Autoclave is a fully automated autoclave controlled via a large touch screen located on the front of the unit When the unit is in standby mode you may see a dark screen or a clock
6. ed but you must enter your password to complete verification that you actually have the right to interrupt the program This will allow the unit to begin aborting the current program to a safe state but it may take several minutes to reach safe pressures and or temperatures and or vacuum status for the current segment As mentioned above you might have to repeat this process a couple of times until all segments in the program have been safely aborted Errors are sometimes created when operational procedures are not followed or when there is a hardware failure The process for clearing errors is essentially the same as for interrupting a program Press the Stop button Confirm the interruption and authenticate via the login screen If the error was caused by a hardware failure the underlying cause needs to be fixed or you will simply get the same error when you try to rerun the program All hardware related errors must be reported to me immediately As mentioned in the safety section of this document if there is potential risk to the instrument or a safety hazard is present call the Facilities Help desk at 4 5100 This phone line is monitored after hours by DPS Department of Public Safety
7. ers 1134 p k aa pa Rubber pa to PS BowieDickTest 134 Bbs k b 4 Ps Vacuumtes p7 Toolsfast mae a b o e B Pg tawis pa ko b s o p po_Wacuumest_ _ __ A _ _ __ oa p t21C 15minmedia 121 p12 121C 15minmedia 121 es HUA P13 pa fe psf poof py fe pa fT poof pop Appendix B Interrupting Programs Clearing Errors Interrupting programs without good cause should be avoided As with all autoclaves completely aborting a run requires that each segment of the sequence be safely terminated The program will not allow you to abort the next segment until the unit has reached a safe status in the current segment In addition the unit may require you to re confirm username and password as each segment is aborted In other words aborting runs just to save time is a bit like trying to take a shortcut through a minefield Don t go there if you can avoid it I UF The procedure to abort a run begins by pressing the Stop button stor This should bring up the Process Interrupted Screen You will have just a few seconds to press either the Confirm or the Don t Interrupt key before the system goes into error mode MON ee STOP Sterivap ea ng 1 20 56 39 Estimated Time PROGRAMS A Appendix B Fig 1 Process Interrupted Screen Enable the drying after the in r 1 31 psia 180 Sec INFORMATION After pressing Confirm you will probably be routed to the Login Screen Your username will be display
8. l continue to sound until someone presses the OK soft key on the Program Done Screen If the program does not run successfully the printout will indicate that the program has Failed or has an Error Depending upon operator actions it may indicate that the program has been Interrupted See Figure 9 below An unpleasant beeper will sound and continue to sound until the alarm is silenced alarm soft key or corrective action is taken Sterivap 5110185 PB Liquids 121 0 C PT3 0 20 0 Min User user Start 21 16 16 2011 06 15 TOPTS 0 216 C p 14 24psia Charge 00023 Evacuation 1 TOTS 21 7 C p 14 32 psia 21 16 36 2011 06 15 TOPT3 0 218 C p 7 27 psia 21 16 51 2011 06 15 Heating 21 16 37 2011 06 15 T PT3 1 219 C p 8 00 psia Start Of Sterilization 21 29 05 2011 06 15 TOPTS 0 212 C p 33 29 psia End Uf Sterilization 21 49 05 2011 06 15 TOPT3 0 121 7 C p 31 psia End 22 47 20 2011 06 15 Program Length 0 31 04 Faultfree User user Signature Fig 8 Printout of a Successful Run When you have finished using the autoclave press the Key button Charge 00014 Error Phase Too Long Jackets Filling 17 49 33 2011 06 07 Phase O03 Jackets Filling PEL 14 17 psia PEIZ 14 16 psia PEZ 14 25 psia PEZO 14 00 psia PTA 24 0 C PT11 2 239 C PIZ 23 9 C P13 1 235 C 50 Opened Y30 Closed YOl Closed UYl Halted YB0_ Closed YO9 Closed Y1Z3 Upened Y20 Ciosed M2
9. ou can access the Menu Screen the Programs Screen and the Information Screen Feel free to discretely investigate these screens but avoid taking actions that you do not understand In particular the settings in Basic gt Menu gt Printer should not be changed from the default settings printer check printer archive X graphic radio button on digital rb off none rb off For normal operation you will just be using the Programs Screen Note that there are twelve programs currently available but only eight are shown on the screen To access the others just touch the down button EM adjacent to the up and go back a buttons located along the bottom of the screen Fig 4 Programs Screen Note Programs 1 thru 10 can also be implemented from the button bar along the bottom of the Basic Screen Each of the programs is described in detail in the full STERIVAP Manual a copy is available for each research group The complete manual is also available electronically in pdf form The programs are listed in Appendix A attached to this document Notice that programs 1 through 10 can also be initiated using the soft keys along the bottom of the Basic Screen As you try to implement programs you will soon realize that the software recognizes the state of the door and may not allow you to select or Start a new program The message flashed will tell you to open or close the door as appropriate which can
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