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Installation and Operation Manual

M7 SpeedClave

Steam Sterilizer

Introduction

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Installation

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Components

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Calling for

Service

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Limited

Warranty

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Owner's Product Identification

Information that you'll need to provide for servicing

Serial Number

Model Number

Date of Purchase

Name of Owner/Facility/Department

Name of Authorized Dealer

Address of Authorized Dealer

Telephone # of Authorized Dealer

Contents

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................4

Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes....................................................................4

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................5

Scope and Purpose......................................................................................................5

General Information......................................................................................................5

General ........................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................6

Electrical Service Requirements ..................................................................................6

Specifications ...............................................................................................................6

Locating Sterilizer.........................................................................................................7

COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................8

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................10

General Operation Information ...................................................................................10

Preparation Before Operation.....................................................................................10

Loading ......................................................................................................................10

Cleaning Instruments .....................................................................................12

Loading Trays .................................................................................................12

Monitoring Loads........................................................................................................12

Sterilizing ...................................................................................................................12

T ermination of Cycle before Completion .........................................................14

MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................15

CALLING FOR SERVICE ...............................................................................................16

LIMITED WARRANTY.....................................................................................................17

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Safety

SAFETY

To assure safer and more reliable operation, read this manual before operating your
equipment; assure that appropriate personnel are informed on the contents of this
manual–this is the responsibility of the purchaser; be sure that you understand the
instructions contained in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment; and
keep this manual permanently affixed to this equipment.

Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

EQUIPMENT ALERT

Indicates an imminently or potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
or may result in serious, moderate, or minor equipment damage or cause malfunction.

NOTE

Note is used to amplify an operating procedure, practice, or condition.

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INTRODUCTION

Scope and Purpose

This manual covers instructions for the operation of Ritter's M7 SpeedClave® Steam
Sterilizer and is intended to be used by any medical personnel responsible for operating
this equipment or performing operator level maintenance.

General Information

Designed for use in physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and laborato­ries, the Ritter M7 SpeedClave® Steam Sterilizer sterilizes wrapped and unwrapped
instruments, linen packs, and glassware. Additionally, we recommend that you use
sterility monitors to ensure sterility .

DANGER

Do not use the sterilizer for processing liquids or volatile substances and
materials which could cause toxic and explosive conditions that would cause
personal injury .

Distilled or demineralized water for sterilization is contained in the condensing tank and
is released when the FILL/VENT lever is pressed. The water flows through piping to
the chamber until the chamber is filled to within 1/2" (13 mm) of the front rim. After
the chamber has been loaded and the door closed and locked, the unit is ready for
sterilizing. A temperature regulator controls the heat and a timer controls the duration
of the cycle. After sterilization has been completed, the steam is exhausted from the
chamber by pressing down on the FILL/VENT lever, allowing the steam to return to the
condensing tank.

Safety

Introduction

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INSTALLATION

Place the sterilizer on a level surface to assure proper water flow.

Electrical Requirements

Refer to the serial number label located on the underside of the sterilizer and connect
the three prong electrical supply cord to the appropriate electrical supply.

Installation

Specifications

Dimensions

Overall length........ 18.125" (46.04 cm)

Overall width......... 13.56" (34.45 cm)

Overall height........ 12.81" (32.5 cm)

Counter area .......... 16 1/2" x 14" (410 mm x 345 mm)

Chamber ......................... 7 1/2" x 15" (19.0 cm diameter x 38.1 mm deep)

Chamber Safety Valve .... set at 31 PSI (214 kPa)

Trays

Large (2)................ 12" x 5.625" x 0.875" (30.5 cm x 14.3 cm x 2.22 cm)

Small (1)................ 12" x 4.125" x 0.875" (30.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 2.22 cm)

Weight

Empty .................... 32 lb (14.5 kg)

Operating............... 33 lb (15.1 kg)

Electrical

50 Hz Model.......... 230 Volts, 5 Amp, single phase

60 Hz Model.......... 115 Volts, 10 Amp, single phase

Heater Element...... 1150 Watts

Heater Insulation ... 20 Megaohms or better

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