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HYDRIM C51w Operator’s Manual 95-109074 Rev 2.0.

HYDRIM®C51w

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Manufactured by:

SciCan

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

For all service and repair inquiries:

Canada: 1-800-870-7777
United States: 1-800-572-121 1
International: (41-41) 727 -7027
Email: [e-mail]

T able of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

4. Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

4.1 Instrument Reprocessing
Recomendations

4.2 Cycle Description Chart

4.3 Baskets and Accessories

4.4 The Cannula Post

4.5 Activating the Washer

4.6 Unloading Instruments

5. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5.1 Loading the Hydrim C51w Cleaning
Solution

5.2 Filling The Water Softener and Rinse
Aid Reservoir

5.3 Using Rinse Aid

5.4 Cleaning the Hydrim C51w

5.5 Filter and Wash Arm Maintenance

6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

7. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

8. Hydrim C51w Specifications . . . . . . . . .17

HYDRIM and STA TIM are registered trademarks of SciCan, Division of Lux and
Zwingenberger Ltd. SysTM and STA T -DRI are trademarks of SciCan, Division of Lux
and Zwingenberger Ltd. All other trademarks referred to in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.

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Congratulations on your selection of the Hydrim C51w high speed instrument washer. The
Hydrim C51w is designed to complement the Statim family of autoclaves by quickly and
hygienically preparing soiled instruments for sterilization.

T o ensure years of safe, trouble-free service, carefully review this Operator’s Manual before
operating the unit. The Hydrim C51w is suitable only for the applications listed in this user
manual; use for other purposes may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by improper use.

Operational, maintenance, and replacement instructions must be followed for the product to
perform as designed. All trademarks referred to in this manual are the property of their
respective owners. Contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to reflect
changes and improvements to the Hydrim product.

The Hydrim C51w should only be installed and serviced by a qualified contractor as it is an
Installation Category 2 device. Before connecting the unit, the installer should check that the
voltage and frequency of the electrical supply correspond with the details in the installation
instructions. Please note, this unit is completely isolated from the electrical supply only when
it is unplugged or the circuit breaker is turned OFF . This must be done before any repair work
is carried out.

NOTE: The Hydrim C51w uses exclusively Hydrim Cleaning Solution. The unit will not
perform as outlined by SciCan using other detergents / cleaning products. Other detergents /
cleaning products may damage the unit, the instruments, cause excessive foaming, and void
the warranty .

Do not use solvents in this unit. Do not allow small children or unauthorized personnel access
to this unit or its controls.

Level the unit using the adjustable feet underneath the unit. Use the bubble level indicator on
the top right hand side of the unit to verify that it is properly leveled.

1. Introduction

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2. Important Information

Figure 1

The following symbols appear in this book.

Caution, a potential
hazard to the operator.

Asituation which may lead

to a mechanical failure.

Important information

Cleaning solution

door

Salt level window

Cleaning solution

indicator

Error indicator

Rinse and hold

Heavy Duty
wash and dry

Regular wash
and dry

Cycle complete

indicator

ON/OFF button

Bubble level indicator

Door open button

Salt container and water
hardness dial (not seen)

Lower wash arm

Filters

Dryer

Upper Wash Arm

Rinse Aid Container

Door Open

Power ON
(button recessed)

Power OFF
(button flush)

The following symbols appear on the unit:

Caution,
Hot Surface

Caution, a
potential hazard
to the operator.

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3. Disclaimers

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Do not permit any person other than authorized personnel to supply parts for, service
or maintain your Hydrim C51w. SciCan shall not be liable for incidental, special or
consequential damages caused by any maintenance or services performed on the
Hydrim C51w by unauthorized personnel, 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. If the
unit is used in a manner other than that specified, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

Allow only trained and authorized personnel to operate the unit.

Cleaning solutions may irritate. A void contact with eyes and mouth.

Never sit, stand or lean on the open door. The unit may tip forward causing injury .

Always turn the unit OFFbefore adding softener salt, adding solutions or performing
routine maintenance to the unit. For further information or questions about the
Hydrim C51w, contact your authorized dealer or:

SciCan

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

EU Representative:
BHT Hygienetechnik GmbH

Messerschmittstr. 1 1,
D-86368 Gersthofen
GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SciCan Medtech

Alpenstrasse 16
6300 Zug
SWITZERLAND
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

SciCan Inc.

500 Business Center Drive
Pittsburgh, P A15205
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
T oll free: 1-800-572-121 1

For all service and repair inquiries

Canada: 1-800-870-7777

United States: 1-800-572-121 1

International: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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4. Instructions for Use

4.1 Instrument Reprocessing Recommendations

When used correctly , the Hydrim C51w is effective for the removal of debris on
instruments that may result in the insulation of microorganisms during a terminal
sterilization. Prior to inserting your instruments into the Hydrim, consult the
manufacturer’s reprocessing instructions.

All critical and semi-critical instruments can be considered clean after processing in the
Hydrim C51w. Critical instruments are used to penetrate soft tissues or bone, for example
forceps, scalpels, and needles. Non-critical instruments are devices that come into
contact only with unbroken skin. Non-critical instruments can be terminally processed
in the Hydrim C51w.

Examples of instruments suitable for washing in the Hydrim C51w include:

All instruments
should have the
following properties

Dental Instruments

Medical Instruments

• heat resistance to a temperature of up to 70˚C / 158˚F

• corrosion resistance in the presence of heat and alkalinity .

• Stainless steel scalers, spatulas, hemostats, evacuation tips

(9 mm / 0.33" ID and 15 cm / 6" long).

• Stainless steel retractors, needle holders, skin hooks, tissue
forceps, scissors, curettes, and other stainless steel instruments free
of deep cavities.

Also, when assessing instrument suitability with Hydrim Cleaning Solution, reference
these guidelines:

• Good quality stainless steel instruments are suitable for processing with
Hydrim Cleaning Solution.

• Carbon steel, aluminum, nickel, and chrome or rhodium plated instruments may
corrode in Hydrim Cleaning Solution. Examples of carbon steel are Hartzell tips
and burrs.

• Stainless steel instruments that have working tips made of other materials may not
be suitable for processing in Hydrim Cleaning Solution. Check with the
manufacturer of the instrument for the material.

• Mechanical rotating instruments such as burrs, grinders and root canal instruments
are not suitable for processing in Hydrim Cleaning Solution.

• Dental handpieces, microkeratomes, phaco tubing, fiberoptics and electrical
equipment should not be processed in the Hydrim.

NOTE: SciCan recommends that all hinged instruments be placed in open baskets in the
Heavy Duty cycle.

NOTE: If using the cannula post adapter, always use the Heavy Duty Cycle.
When processing small or light objects in the Hydrim use the basket with lid (SciCan part

number 01-108294).