SciCan BRAVO 17,BRAVO 17V,BRAVO 21V Operator's Manual

BRAVO 2 Operator’s Manual 95-XXXXXX Rev. 1.0 Copyright 2012 SciCan Ltd. All rights reserved.

• Operator’s Manual

BRAVO

AUTOCLAVES

ref. 97050531 rev. 0 - 04/2012 SD-310/1-EN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................1

SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL......................................................................................................................................1

SYMBOLS ON EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................1

DISCLAIMERS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

GENERAL WARNINGS .........................................................................................................................................................2

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE ...........................................................................................................3

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ................................................................................................................................................3

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................3

HANDLING THE PRODUCT .................................................................................................................................................4

CAP REMOVAL FROM THE TANK BREATHER HOLE (IF NECESSARY) .............................................................................4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................................................5

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................................................5

FRONT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

REAR ....................................................................................................................................................................................7

VERSION WITH AUTOMATIC LOADING WITH PUMP ...................................................................................................7

CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................8

LCD DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................8

SAMPLE OPERATING CYCLE ..............................................................................................................................................9

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS ...................................................................................... 10

GENERAL INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................11

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................................11

CONNECTION OF USB PEN DRIVE RECORDING DEVICE .............................................................................................. 11

MANAGING THE FILES BY DATAFLASH SW ....................................................................................................................12

LAUNCHING THE PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................................12

DIALOGUE WITH THE DEVICE ..................................................................................................................................... 12

SAVING THE REPORT FILE ..........................................................................................................................................13

REPORT FILE MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................................................13

FILE NAME .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

FILES VISUALIZATION .................................................................................................................................................. 14

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL WATER FILLING TANK .....................................................................................................15

DIRECT CONNECTION TO A CENTRALIZED DRAINING POINT ......................................................................................16

FIRST START-UP ................................................................................................................................. 17

TURNING ON THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 17

INITIAL AUTOMATIC TEST ................................................................................................................................................. 17

ACQUISITION AND UPDATING OF THE AMBIENT PRESSURE VALUES ......................................................................... 17

STAND-BY MODE ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

FILLING DISTILLED WATER .............................................................................................................................................. 19

MANUAL FILLING (TOP SIDE) ...................................................................................................................................... 19

MANUAL FILLING (FRONT SIDE) .................................................................................................................................19

AUTOMATIC FILLING.................................................................................................................................................... 20

MAX LEVEL IN THE INTERNAL / EXTERNAL DRAIN TANK .............................................................................................. 20

EMPTYING THE USED WATER INTERNAL TANK ........................................................................................................20

DETACHING THE PIPE ................................................................................................................................................. 20

CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................... 21

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

STARTING AND ENTERING THE SETUP MODE ............................................................................................................... 21

MEANING OF THE KEYS IN SETUP MODE ....................................................................................................................... 21

DESCRIPTION OF THE MENU ITEMS ...............................................................................................................................23

DEFAULTS SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

ACTIVATING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS .........................................................................................................................25

SETTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 25

(LANGUAGE ON THE BASIC MENU) ...........................................................................................................................25

SETTING THE DATE ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

SETTING THE TIME ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

SETTING THE PASSWORD ..........................................................................................................................................26

SETTING THE STERILIZATION PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................... 27

SETTING THE STAND-BY MODE ................................................................................................................................. 31

SETTING THE PRINTING MODE ..................................................................................................................................32

SETTING THE TANK FILLING MODE ........................................................................................................................... 34

ACQUISITION OF THE AMBIENT PRESSURE .............................................................................................................35

ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY ............................................................................36

EXIT THE CONFIGURATION MODE ................................................................................................................................... 36

PREPARING THE MATERIAL .............................................................................................................37

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

TREATING TEXTILE MATERIAL BEFORE STERILIZATION ................................................................................................ 37

TREATING THE LOAD BEFORE STERILIZATION ...............................................................................................................37

ARRANGING THE LOAD ....................................................................................................................................................38

STERILIZATION MONITORING........................................................................................................................................... 39

PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................... 40

SELECTION .........................................................................................................................................40

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 40

PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40

RUNNING THE CYCLE .......................................................................................................................42

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 42

STARTING THE CYCLE ...................................................................................................................................................... 42

PROGRAM EXECUTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

RESULT OF THE CYCLE .................................................................................................................................................... 47

CHECK OF THE CYCLE DATA REPORT ...........................................................................................................................48

STORING DATA ON THE USB KEY ....................................................................................................................................48

MANUAL CYCLE INTERRUPTION .....................................................................................................................................48

STORING STERILIZED MATERIALS.................................................................................................. 50

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 50

HANDLING ..........................................................................................................................................................................50

STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50

TEST PROGRAMS ..............................................................................................................................51

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 51

HELIX/BD TEST .................................................................................................................................................................. 51

VACUUM TEST ...................................................................................................................................................................52

APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................ 55

SUMMARY TABLE .............................................................................................................................................................. 55

SAFETY DEVICES ............................................................................................................................................................... 56

WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................57

APPENDIX B – PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................... 58

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 58

PROGRAM SUMMARY TABLE ........................................................................................................................................... 59

DIAGRAMS OF THE TEST PROGRAMMES ....................................................................................................................... 66

EXAMPLES OF PRINTED REPORTS ..................................................................................................................................67

APPENDIX C – MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 69

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 69

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 69

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MESSAGES .................................................................................................................69

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BRAVO and Your Infection Control Specialist are a trademarks of
SciCan Ltd. All other trademarks referred to in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.

Manufactured by:

SciCan Ltd.

1440 Don Mills Road,
Toronto ON M3B 3P9
CANADA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: 1-800-667-7733

0123

SciCan Inc.

701 Technology Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
USA
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-572-1211
Fax: [phone]

SciCan Medtech

Alpenstrasse 16
6300 Zug, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EC Representative

SciCan GmbH
Wangener Strasse 78
88299 Leutkirch
GERMANY
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

For all service and repair inquiries

Canada: 1-800-870-7777
United States: 1-800-572-1211
EU [phone]
International [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (Canada)
[e-mail] (USA)
[e-mail] (International)

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IV

MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................... 71

CLEAN GASKET AND PORTHOLE ..............................................................................................................................71

TO REMOVE ANY TRACES OF LIME ...........................................................................................................................71

CLEAN EXTERNAL SURFACES ....................................................................................................................................71

CLEAN STERILIZATION CHAMBER AND ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................... 71

DISINFECT EXTERNAL SURFACES .............................................................................................................................71

CLEANING THE INTERNAL TANK ................................................................................................................................ 72

CLEAN EXTERNAL DISTILLED WATER TANK ..............................................................................................................72

SAFETY VALVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................. 72

CLEAN/REPLACE THE DRAIN FILTER ......................................................................................................................... 73

REPLACE BACTERIOLOGICAL FILTER ........................................................................................................................ 73

REPLACING THE PRINTER PAPER .............................................................................................................................73

PERIODIC STERILIZER MAINTENANCE (EVERY 3000 CYCLES) ......................................................................................74

APPENDIX D – TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................75

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 75

ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS................................................................................................................. 75

APPENDIX E – ALARMS ..................................................................................................................... 78

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 78

ALARM INTERVENTION .....................................................................................................................................................78

ALARM DURING A CYCLE ........................................................................................................................................... 78

ALARM OUTSIDE THE CYCLE .................................................................................................................................... 79

RESETTING THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................ 80

ALARM CODES ..................................................................................................................................................................81

ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS................................................................................................................. 83

APPENDIX F – NOTES FOR THE OPERATOR .................................................................................. 89

APPENDIX G – TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................90

APPENDIX H – LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................91

1

Congratulations on your selection of the Bravo™ Autoclave. We are con dent that you have
purchased the  nest 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 sterilization.
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 re ect changes and improvements to the
Bravo product.

NOTE

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 MATERIAL THE STERILIZER IS COMPOSED OF MUST BE DISPOSED ACCOR­DING TO THE DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CEE.

Potenzial hazard due to high temperature.

Equipment in accordance with applicable directives.

Symbol for disposal in accordante with Directive 2002/95 EC, 2002/96/ EC,
and 2003/108/ EC.

Consult the user manual.

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 INEXPERT 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 certi ed personnel to supply parts 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 pro ts, 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 Bravo17, Bravo17V and Bravo21V, except where noted.

DISCLAIMERS

SYMBOLS ON
EQUIPMENT

SYMBOLS USED
IN THE MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

2

Please observe the following precautions in order to avoid injury or property damage:

– Use ONLY distilled water of high quality.

WARNING

THE USE OF WATER OF INADEQUATE QUALITY CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE
THE DEVICE.
SEE APPENDIX A, TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THIS REGARD.

– Do not pour water or other liquids on the device;
– Do not pour inammable substances on the device;
– Do not use the device in the presence of gas or explosive or inammable vapors;
– Before performing any maintenance or cleaning, ALWAYS DISCONNECT the electricity.

WARNING

WHENEVER IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY TO
THE DEVICE, OR IF THE EXTERNAL POWER GRID SWITCH IS FAR AWAY
OR, AT ANY RATE, NOT VISIBLE TO THE MAINTAINER, PLACE A WORK
IN PROGRESS SIGN ON THE EXTERNAL POWER GRID SWITCH AFTER
TURNING IT OFF .

– Make 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

THE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE, RELEASES THE MANUFACTU­RER FROM ALL LIABILITY.

GENERAL WARNINGS

3

2

3

4

6

8

11

12

14 - 15

13

10

7

5

1

9

16

17

18

19

B

A

C

NOTE

CheCk the integrity of the paCkage upon

reCeipt.

Once the package is opened, check that:

– the content matches the specications of the order

(see the accompanying document);

– that there is no obvious product damage;

Dimensions and weight 17 and 17V 21V

A. Height 600 mm 600 mm

B. Width 580 mm 580 mm

C. Depth 700 mm 800 mm

Total weight 62 kg 68 kg

NOTE

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.

In addition to the steriliser, the package contains:

1. No. 3 stainless steel wire instrument tray

(BRAVO 17 includes 3 trays, BRAVO 17V/21V includes 5 trays);

2. Stainless steel wire tray support;

3. Operating documentation (with CD-ROM);

4. USB key for data storage;

5. Exhaust lter;

6. Tray extractor;

7. Water lling funnel;

8. Extra bacteriological lter;

9. Rubber hose with quick-coupling for manual water drainage;

10. 4 rubber caps;

11. 1/8” angular tting;

12. Spare roll of printer paper (optional);

13. Plastic tube with tting (automatic lling);

14. Allen wrench (3mm for rear cap removal);

15. Allen wrench (5mm for handle removal);

16. Plastic tube for direct water drainage with fastening clamp;

17. Bottle for manual lling;

18. No. 2 spacers;

19. Syringe.

NOTE

the Customer must keep the purChase reCeipt for any warranty serviCe.

DIMENSIONS
AND WEIGHT

DESCRIPTION OF
THE CONTENTS

CONTENTS OF
THE PACKAGE

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Where possible, the packaged product must be handled using suitable mechanical means
(forklift truck, transpallet, etc.) and following the instructions shown on the package.
In the case of manual handling, the product must be lifted by two persons using the handles cut
in the side of the box.

Once taken out of the box, the sterilizer must be lifted by two persons and transported on a lift
truck or similar means.

WARNING

WE RECOMMEND THAT THE DEVICE BE TRANSPORTED AND STORED
AT A TEMPERATURE NO LOWER THAN 5 °C. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
LOW TEMPERATURE AN DAMAGE THE PRODUCT.

NOTE

keep the original paCkaging and use it whenever the deviCe is to be transported. the

use of different paCkaging Could damage the produCt during shipment.

DANGER

BEFORE TRANSPORT, LEAVE THE DEVICE TURNED-OFF FOR ABOUT 30
MINUTES AFTER THE LAST PROGRAM FINISHES AND DRAIN THE DISTIL­LED WATER AND USED WATER TANKS SO THAT THE ALL THE HOT INTER­NAL PARTS WILL HAVE TIME TO COOL.

HANDLING THE
PRODUCT

CAP REMOVAL
FROM THE TANK
BREATHER HOLE
(IF NECESSARY)

There may be a cap on the breather hole. If
present, the protection cap must ALWAYS
be removed from the breather hole of the
distilled water tank before starting the
sterilizer.
Use the Allen wrench provided with the
device and follow the procedure shown in
the gure.

WARNING

FAILURE TO REMOVE THE CAP MAY CAUSE THE DEVICE NOT TO WORK
PROPERLY AND ITS INTERIOR COMPONENTS BEING DAMAGED.
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE BEFO­RE INSTALLING THE DEVICE.

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Bravo is SciCan's revolutionary chamber autoclave designed with safety, performance, exibility
and ease of use in mind.

It is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use sterilizer with a wide range of conguration 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.

PRODUCT
OVERVIEW

GENERAL
CHARACTERISTICS

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 nal vacuum drying phase capable of
effective drying of these loads.

Its 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.

It 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 materials) 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 conguring 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

please refer to appendex a (teChniCal CharaCteristiCs) for a desCription of bravo's

unintegrated safety deviCes.

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FRONT

LCD display and con­trol panel

Sterilization chamber

Door

Door microswitch

Service compartment
access panel

Bacteriological lter

Printer paper output
slot

USB port

Exhaust lter

Encased printer (op­tional)

Service compartment
open

On/Off switch

Motorized closing sy­stem

Used water drain quick connector

Distilled water ll quick connect

Door

Distilled water tank drain quickcoupling
(SERVICE only)

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REAR

Distilled water tank
vent hole

Heat exchanger

Safety valve

Connection for auto­matic loading of the
load tank

Connection for di­rectly draining the
used water tank

Band heating element safety thermostat and
manual rearm

Power cord

Steam generator safety thermostat
and manual rearm

Mains fuses

Version with automatic
loading with pump

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



-

+

CONTROL PANEL

LCD DISPLAY

Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)

Command keys

The function of the command keys differ according to operating mode of the equipment.

Key NORMAL mode SETUP mode

Cycle Start/Stop

Enter, con rmation of the value/option se­lected

+

+

+

Sterilization cycle selection

Value increment / Forward scroll of the
menu options



-



-



-

Test cycle selection

Value decrement / Backward scroll of the
menu options



Enter Setup mode ESC, quit the current menu

Alarm

Setup status

Process status

Port status

Water level

4 lines of 20 characters

Illuminated icon

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The Bravo’s sterilization program is a succession of phases, each with a specic purpose.

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 °C 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 uid 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);

4. Stabilizes the pressure and temperature;

5. Sterilizes for the required time (for example, 4 minutes);

6. Depressurizes the sterilization chamber;

7. Begins vacuum-drying phase;

8. Ventilates the load with sterile air;

9. 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 cycles, 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 conguration and/or duration on the basis of the
cycle selected (and, consequently, the type of load) and the choices made by the user.

NOTE

please refer to appendix b (programs) for more detail.

SAMPLE OPERATING
CYCLE

0.00

1.00

2.00

2.10

Pressure (bar)

Time (

min)

VACUUM DRYING

PROC ESS

SINGLE VACUUM PULSE

-0.80

10

A

C

B

C

B

A

Correct and careful installation will ensure your Bravo functions properly, protects operators
from physical injury and protects property from damage.

Dimensions and weight 17 and 17V 21V

A. Height (total, excluding
handles)

420 mm /

16.5"

420 mm /

16.5"

B. Width (total)

480 mm /
19"

480 mm /
19"

C. Depth (excluding rear con­nections)

560 mm /

22.0"

660 mm /

25.0"

Total weight

58 kg / 128
lbs

63 kg /
139 lbs

Electricity

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 all around the device to provide
effective ventilation. There should also be an opening in
the back large enough to provide adequate air ow. This
will allow optimum cooling of the heat exchanger.

A built-in compartment MUST have the minimum
dimensions shown in the gure at right.

Dimensions and weight 17 and 17V 21V

A. Height (total) 500 mm / 20" 500 mm / 20"

B. Width (total) 600 mm / 24" 600 mm / 24"
C. Depth 600 mm / 24" 700 mm / 28"

WARNING

COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN MAY
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.

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

COMPARTMENT
DIMENSIONS
FOR BUILT-IN
INSTALLATIONS

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To ensure operator safety and the correct performance of the device:

GENERAL
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS

CONNECTION OF
USB PEN DRIVE
RECORDING DEVICE

– Install the sterilizer on a at 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 sides and top and 4" (100 mm) at the back, using the
spacers supplied in the toolkit. If 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 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 ammable 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 ll/drain tubing(s) is/are not sharply bent or kinked.

These must run freely to the drain tank.

The Bravo must be connected to an outlet that provides adequate capacity for the device's
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
INSTALLING THE STERILIZER ON AN INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND/OR 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 replacement 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.

The recorded DATA can be copied, read and printed using DataFlash software installed on a
compatible personal computer that is tted with a USB port.
Installation of the DataFlash software stored on the CD-rom and attached to the operating
documentation.

– Insert the cd-rom into the CD drive of the PC.

– Click on “setup_DataFlash [rev]”.

– Follow the installation instructions that appear on the display. During installation, a "DataFlash"

folder is created which contains the necessary les.

– In addition, a programme icon is created on the PC's desktop.

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DataFlash software is a programme for Windows (versions 98, XP, and Vista) that allows users to
download data contained in the USB key to the PC and then and process that data.

Launch the DataFlash program from its desktop icon, or select the executable program
le.

After launching the program, a window appears containing the le reports folder (on the rst
launch it will be empty). Click on the “USB” button to enable the connection to DataFlash.

note

the usb key must be ConneCted to the pC when the programme is started

otherwise an error message will appear.

A second window appears, containing the le list related to the stored sterilization cycles.

MANAGING THE FILES
BY DATAFLASH SW

Launching the program

Dialogue with the device

Reading of data
stored on the USB key

Saving the les on the
PC.

Cancellation of USB
key memory

List of stored les

Percentage of used me-

mory

NOTE: the keys functions are also pre­sent as sub-menus in the menu bar

Status bar

USB key storage
capacity

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Saving the Report fi le

Report fi le management

To save  les stored on the USB key to the PC, select the Save key (or File-Save from menu).
The three keys and the window menu are disabled during the save process; the mes­sage “Ready” in the status bar shows is replaced by “Saving...”, followed by a number
and by a progress bar that shows the progress of the save process for the individual  les.

At the end of the save process (status “Ready” and function keys enabled), close the window
for the dialogue with the device and proceed to the management of the  les saved on the PC.

The  les are saved according to the cycle date in a directory automatically generated by the
program and made up of folders for the years and subfolders for the months.

The  les names are assigned on the basis of the cycle data, type, size and date of modi cation
of  les are also included.

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The les saved on the PC are named “Mocom register”. Each new le is assigned a default
name according to the information included in the original le:

Es.: 12JM1234_00001_134PRION_190406_1024.dtl

File extension “.dtl”
(data logger)

Cycle start time

Cycle start date

Type of the cycle

Cycle counter (launched)

Sterilizer's serial number

A double click on the le name, will show the window with the le content.

There are two types of visualization:

– reduced - default, shown on le opening;

– extended – click the “Extend view” button to see the details of the sterilization cycle, with all

data omitted in the reduced view.

If the cycle did not completed successfully, the view on opening is the extended one and the
reduced view cannot be selected.

To print the displayed le, connect a printer to the PC and click the “Print” button.

File name

Files visualization

File name

To print the le

Extended view

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To avoid having to regularly ll the internal water tank (see Chapter 5 - Instructions for Use), it is
possible to connect the sterilizer to an optional external tank that the user will less frequently ll, or
to a commercially-available, water purication system with accumulation tank.

With this option, the autoclave automatically activates a pump that lls the internal tank when it
reaches the MIN level. Be sure 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 Teon tape or connector sealant for a perfect seal.

Clip

Silicon pipe

Teflon

Tap

Clip

Filling tank

– Use the tank’s silicone tube (or other suitable tube) and insert it on the lling 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 ow of water.

– Open the tap on the lling tank.

NOTE

refer to the Chapter — Configuring the deviCe - automatiC filling option.

CONNECTING AN
EXTERNAL WATER
FILLING TANK

(OPTIONAL, automatic filling
function)

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Follow the instructions shown below for a correct direct connection to a centralized draining
point:

– Insert the silicone tube (provided) or other suitable plastic tube onto hose connection A; 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 means.

NOTE

make sure the tube is not bent, Crushed or obstruCted in any way.

The following diagram provides an indicative arrangement of the components:

NOTE

the ConneCtion point to the Central drain must be lower than the sterilizer's

support surfaCe. otherwise, the tank may not empty CorreCtly.

DIRECT CONNECTION
TO A CENTRALIZED
DRAINING POINT

Support
plane

Pipe

Connector (A)

This point must be at level
lower than the sterilizer's
support plane

To the centralized
draining point

Drain siphon

Clamp

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Once the sterilizer has been correctly installed, it may be turned on and prepared for use.

Turn on the equipment by the main switch located on the right side of the machine.

NOTE

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 this message:

Apparatus serial number

Firmware version

BRAVO 17V

R. Exxxx/ JPyyyyy

12 JP 0001

DEVICE CHECK-UP

NOTE

if the door is Closed, the test is interrupted. the panel then beeps and displays the

following message.

OPEN THE DOOR

TO CONTINUE

Open the door to allow the test to continue. At the end of the test you will see:

BRAVO 17V

R. Exxxx/ JPyyyyy

12 JP 0001

CHECK-UP COMPLETE

The sterilizer measures the ambient pressure for the correct operation of several auxiliary
devices. Whenever the difference between the value read and that previously stored (see the
Chapter 6 — Configuration Acquisition of the ambient pressure) is higher than a set value,
the system automatically updates the stored value after a brief delay. Otherwise, the data
remains unchanged without updating.

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

VALUE UPDATED

-0.01 bar

↵ to continue

When ↵ is pressed, the device goes to STAND-BY mode (see below).

FIRST START-UP

TURNING ON
THE EQUIPMENT

INITIAL AUTOMATIC
TEST

ACQUISITION
AND UPDATING
OF THE AMBIENT
PRESSURE VALUES

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After the initial test, the sterilizer goes to STAND-BY mode and the display shows:

Counter xxxxx/yyyyy

Stand-by HIGH

23.6 °c 30/08/12

-0.01 bar 18:13:05

The upper line is the cycle counter for sterilizations performed, with the number of 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

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

C

hapter — program exeCution).

t

o set the date and time as well as seleCt the preheating mode, print the data and

fill the tank, please refer to the Chapter, “Configuring the deviCe”.

At regular intervals, the rst two lines on the display alternate with the modes set for printing
(ON/OFF) and lling (Manual/Automatic):

Print ON

Filling MANUAL

23.6 °C 01/02/12

-0.01 bar 18:13:05

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 lling tank
reaches its MIN or MAX values (or the MAX value in the drain tank).

During the rst start-up, the MIN water level icon in the ling tank is normally on.

The device waits for the selection of the desired sterilization program (see the Chapter —

Program Selection).

DANGER

WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN IN STAND-BY MODE, A BEEP INDICATES
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.

STAND-BY MODE

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The rst time the sterilizer is used, or when the MIN water level indicator comes on, you will have
to ll, or top-off, the internal distilled water tank.

Operate as follows (with the machine on) referring to the gure:

1. Remove the rubber cap.

2. Insert the lling funnel provided in the llercap.

3. Slowly pour the distilled water into the funnel until the

MIN icon

goes off.

4. Continue lling with water until reaching the maximum

level in the lling tank, indicated by the MAX icon

coming on accompanied by an acoustic war-

ning.

Immediately stop lling; under no circumstances exceed the MAX limit indicated at the
bottom of the llercap.

Be carefulnot to spill any water on the machine, and if so, immediately dry it off.

5. Remove the funnel from the llercap.

6. Ret the rubber cap.

With reference to the gure (and with the door open), follow these steps:

1. Fill the manual container (2 litres/ 0.52 US gal) with

distilled water, keeping it horizontal.

2. Connect the tube’s quick connector to the corresponding

female connector under the chamber entrance (marked

), pushing until you hear a click.

3. Place the container in a vertical position and loosen the

cap and taking care not to spill water on the machine.

4. The water will begin to ow into the tank.

5. Continue lling until the MIN level indicator turns off or

the MAX level indicator turns on.

6. At this point, lower the bottle below the connection

point on the unit, keeping it horizontal.

7. While pinching the tube with your ngers press the metal lever on the side of the connector and

detach the quick connector.

8. Rell 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 lling and detach the quick

connector as described in steps 6 and 7.

NOTE

the iCon max 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 a beep. doing so may

Cause water to drain from the unit's water tank draining point at the baCk of the
maChine.

FILLING DISTILLED
WATER

Manual filling (front side)

Manual filling (top side)

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Automatic filling

When the water level in the internal or external drain tank reaches the MAX level, the LCD display
alternatively lights the MAX and MIN icons.

NOTE

at this stage, the unit will generate an alarm indiCation (see appendix e - alarm)

should you attempt to start a sterilization CyCle.

In this case, empty the internal or external draining tank.

To drain the internal tank, follow these steps:

1. Arrange an empty container on the oor near 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
(marked ) pushing until you hear a click.

3. Wait for the internal tank to drain completely,
then while pinching the tube with your ngers,
press the metal lever located on the side of the
connector and detach the quick connector.

MAX LEVEL IN THE
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
DRAIN TANK

Emptying the used water
internal tank

Detaching the pipe

If a unit is set up for automatic lling from an external tank, the lling will occur automatically after
this automatic lling option has been selected.

NOTE

use only high quality distilled water. for the speCifiCations of the water supply,

see appendix a (teChniCal CharaCteristiCs).

To set the automatic lling option, please refer to the Chapter — Conguration – Setting the tank
lling mode.

WARNING

THE AUTOMATICALLY FILLING SYSTEM MUST NEVER RUN DRY;
THIS WILL CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR TO THE AUXILIARY WATER­INJECTION PUMP. PERIODICALLY CHECK THE WATER LEVEL IN THE
EXTERNAL TANK.

IF AUXILIARY 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.

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



-

+

Bravo users can con gure the device to meet their speci c needs. For example, the device's
performance may be adapted on the basis of the type of activity, the type of material to be
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

use the setup program whenever neCessary. a CorreCtly personalized deviCe

provides the best performanCe and the most satisfaCtory use.

s

CiCan Customer support (see appendix z) is available to help users by providing

suggestions or adviCe on the best way to uses the options in the setup program

To start the SETUP program, hold down the ⇑ key on the control panel for several seconds, until
the display shows:

BRAVO 17V

SETUP

↵ to continue

⇑ to exit

NOTE

iCon setup on the display lights-up and stays on or the entire Configuration

phase.

When you press the ↵ key, you enter the SETUP. The screen shows the  rst-level menu items
(see the paragraph, SETUP fl owchart).
Press the ESC key ⇑ quits the SETUP program and takes you back to normal operation (stand­by mode).

NOTE

the setup program Can only be started in stand-by mode. it is not aCCessible

during sterilization or test CyCles.

In SETUP mode the control panel keys have different functions than in normal mode.

Key SETUP mode function

ENTER key to con rm the selected option or value

+

Increase the value /scroll up



-



-



-

Decrease the value /scroll down



ESC key to exit the selected menu option

Now, we describe the meaning of the various main menu and second-level menu items.

CONFIGURATION

INTRODUCTION

STARTING AND
ENTERING THE
SETUP MODE

MEANING OF THE
KEYS IN SETUP MODE

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Rev. 07 (de l 16/12/2005)

YES

BASIC

ADVANCED

dd/mm/yyyy

+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

hh:mm:ss

+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

LANGUAGE

DATE SETTING

TIME SETTING

EXIT

HIGH

LOW

OFF

EXIT

PRINT OPTIONS

STAND-BY OPTIO NS

PROGRAMS

FILLING OPTIONS

EXIT

EXTRA: XX min
+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

AUTOMATIC

MANUAL

EXIT

PRINTER

REPORT

EXIT

NORMAL PRINT

EXTENDED PRINT

EXIT

COPIES: XX
+/- to s

et

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

NR. COPIES

PRINT LAST

EXIT

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

EXIT

134c PROCESS

121c PROCESS

EXIT

TIME: XX min
+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

4th PRESET

3rd PRESET

2nd PRESET

EXIT

MILLENNIUM B

SETUP LAYOUT

NOTA

2nd LEVEL

MENU’

PRINT

REPORT

NOW PRINTING

THE REPORT

PLEA SE WA IT...

134 SOLID / WRAPPED

121 SOLID / WRAPPED

134 SOLID / WRAPPED

121 SOLID / WRAPPED

134 HOLLOW / UNWRAP.

121 HOLLOW / UNWRAP.

134 EMERGENCY

XXXc CUSTOM

EXIT

SHORT DRYING

LONG DRYING

EXIT

FRA CTIO N. V ACUUM

SINGLE VACUUM

EXIT

STANDARD DRY ING

INTELL. DRYING

EXTRA DRYING

EXIT

STANDARD DRY ING

FAST DRYING

EXIT

NO

SPECIAL

SERVICE

REVIEW

EXIT SETUP

PRESSURE VALU

E

SET INTO MEMO RY

WARNIN G!

OPEN THE DOOR

TO CONT INUE

Is the door

open?

EXIT SETUP (st-by)

or

RESUME SETUP

time

limited

(+ beep)

until door

opening

AMBIENT PRESSURE

EXIT

LCD CONTRAST

Selected progra m (see menu)

STND, I NTEL, EXTRA (long dry ing)
STND, F AST (short dry ing)

INTERNAL, EXTERNAL CR , EXTERNAL
CR+LF

MANUAL, AU TOMATIC (f illing)
INTERNAL, EXTERNAL (drain)

HIGH, LOW, OFF
30 min, … , 300 min (s

tep of 30 m in)

ESPANOL

DEUTSCH

EXIT

ITALIANO

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ST-BY TIMEOUT

ST-BY MODE

EXIT

TIMEOUT: XXX min
+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

CR TYPE

CR+LF TYPE

EXIT

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

EXIT

ACQUISI TION OF THE

AMBIEN T PRESSU RE

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

ADJUSTMEN T OF THE

LCD C ONTRAST

+/- to set
⇑ to exit

1st PRESET

starting
from 01’

CONTINU E

-

(press +/ to scroll )

BRAVO 17V

EXIT SETUP?

↵

to conf irm

⇑ to res

ume

Firmware rele ase

Exxxx / JPyyy yyy

Serial Number

ENGLISH

Date

dd/mm/yyy y

Time

hh:mm:ss

1st PRESET

134 POROUS/WRAPPED

STANDARD DRYING

Stand-by option

HIGH

120 min

Print option

EXTERNAL CR+LF

1 copy

Filling option

AUTOMATIC

Drain option

INTERNAL

EXIT

REVIEW

↵ to confirm

2nd PRESET

134 HOLLOW/UNWRAP.

FAST DRYING

3rd PRESET

134 SOLID/WRAPPED
EXTRA DRYING (+05)

4th PRESET

134 SOLID/UNWRAP

FAST DRYING

DRAIN OPTIONS

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

EX

IT

OFF

134 HOLLOW / UNWRAP.

+
121 HOLLOW / UNWRAP.



sample

visualization

BRAVO

SETUP

↵

to continue

⇑ to exit

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR

SCICAN SERVICE

3rd LEVEL

MENU’

TIME: XX min
+/- to set

↵

to enter

⇑ to exit

starting
from 18’

CR TYPE (+FF)

CR+LF TYPE (+FF)

EXIT

DISABLED

ANY CYCL E START

ANY POWER ON

PASSW ORD

INSERT PASSWORD
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

*

↵

to enter

CONFIRM PASSWORD

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

*

↵

to enter

PRINTOUT MODE

AT CYCLE END

STEP BY STEP

EXIT

Quando il comando EXIT è attivato si torna al menù
precedente (il tasto ESC sulla tastiera ha lo stesso eetto

del comando EXIT)

Quando un OPZIONE nale

è stata selezionata

(memorizzata) si torna al 2°-3° livello del menu.

BRAVO

Configuration menu diagram:

NOTES

When EXIT (EXIT) is selected, the previous menu

level is restored (the ESC key on the panel has the

same function as the EXIT (EXIT) key).

When the last menu OPTION available is selected

(or when recording is conrmed) the previous menu

level is restored.

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MAIN MENU

The main menu has 6 entries that open additional (second-level) menus:

BASIC (basic options)
ADVANCED (advanced options)
SPECIAL (special options)
SERVICE (menu not accessible to users)
DATA REVIEW (summary of options selected)
EXIT SETUP (exit the SETUP program and return to normal operation. In this

regard, see the paragraph, Exiting the SETUP program)

BASIC Menu

The Basic menu (basic options) consists of the 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 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 used 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 he SPECIAL menu and return to the main menu)

SERVICE Menu
The Service menu can ONLY be accessed by the Service department.

DATA REVIEW Menu

The Data Review displays a summary of the device's current settings, allowing users to verify
their correctness.

DESCRIPTION OF
THE MENU ITEMS

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It has the following screens (shown by way of example):

BRAVO 17V

R.Exxxx/JPyyyyyy

10 JP 0001

ENGLISH

DATE

dd/mm/yyyy

TIME

hh:mm:ss

Use the keys

+ / - to scroll through the menu

1st PRESET

134 POROUS/WRAPPED

STANDARD DRYING

2nd PRESET

134 HOLLOW/UNWRAP.

FAST DRYING

Use the keys + / - to scroll through the menu

3rd PRESET

134 SOLID/WRAPPED
EXTRA DRYING + 05

4th PRESET

134 EMERGENCY

FAST DRYING

Use the keys + / - to scroll through the menu

Stand-by option

HIGH

120 min

Print option

OFF

1 copy (ies)

Use the keys + / - to scroll through the menu

Filling option

AUTOMATIC

Drain option

INTERNAL

Use the keys + / - to scroll through the menu

EXIT

DATA REVIEW

↵ to continue

Press ↵ to continue

NOTE

to learn more about any of the terms above, see Chapter — aCtivating -
C

onfiguration options.

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The sterilizer leaves the factory with the following settings:

DATE: current date
TIME: current time

PROGRAMS: 1° PRESET: 134°C POROUS/WRAPPED

2nd PRESET: 121°C HOLLOW/UNWRAP
3rd PRESET: 134°C SOLID/WRAPPED
4th PRESET: 134°C SOLID/UNWRAP

NOTE

the programs indiCated should be Considered as preferential settings. however,

other Combinations are possible based on the destination market.

ST-BY MODE: HIGH (preheating)

PRINT OPTIONS: INTERNAL (1 copy, with optional printer)

FILLING OPTIONS: MANUAL

DRAIN OPTIONS: INTERNAL

To congure the unit access the SETUP mode from the stand-by screen, enter the SETUP mode
by holding down the ⇑ key on the control panel for several seconds until the SETUP screen
appears (shown below).

Counter xxxx/yyyy

Stand-by HIGH

23.6 °C 30/08/02

-0.01 bar 18:13:05

Scroll to the BASIC menu and press the ↵ key. From here, scroll and select any of the following
conguration options.

Select LANGUAGE using the ↵ key. The following screen will appear:

→ ITALIANO +
ENGLISH ↑
FRANÇAIS ↓
DEUTSCH ­ ESPAÑOL

Select the desired language.

Move using the + or – keys and conrm using the

↵ key to store the selection. After the data is

conrmed, you 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.

When DATE SETTING is selected with the ↵ key, you will see:

dd/mm/yyyy
+/- to set

↵ to enter

⇑ to exit

DEFAULTS SETTINGS

ACTIVATING
CONFIGURATION
OPTIONS

Setting the language

(LANGUAGE on the BASIC
Menu)

Setting the date

DATE SETTING on the BASIC
Menu)