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Installation Verification Operator Manual P129394-176
An Equipment Drawing showing all utility and space requirements
was supplied with the sterilizer. Clearance space shown on the
drawing is necessary for ease of installation and to assure proper
operation and maintenance of equipment. Uncrating and Installation
Instructions were also furnished with the sterilizer. If any of these
documents are missing or misplaced, contact STERIS Corporation
and provide the serial and model numbers of the equipment.
Replacement copies will be sent to you promptly.
3.1 Installation
Checklist
After installing this unit according to the instructions provided,
complete the following checklist to assure that your installation is
complete and correct. Or, if you desire, contact STERIS for a
technician to be scheduled to test your installation and demonstrate
proper equipment operation.
3.1.1 Service Clearance ❑ Clearance as specified on the equipment drawing must be
available.
3.1.2 Plumbing Services ❑ Feed Water:
❑ All supply line shutoffs must be provided with lockout
capability.
❑ Back flow prevention device installed.
NOTE: STERIS does not provide a backflow prevention
device with the sterilizer.
❑ Water Pressure – measured (specification is 30 to 50 psig
[2.1 to 3.5 bar], dynamic). Water pressure supplied must be
within specifications as shown on the Equipment Drawing. If
pressure is too high, a regulator must be installed. If water
pressure is too low, equipment performance will be affected.
❑ Water Quality – supplied must be within specifications.
Improper water quality adversely affects equipment
operation. Damage to the equipment due to improper water
quality is not covered under warranty.
❑ Steam Supply:
❑ Shutoffs (with provisions for lockout and tagout) located
nearby.
❑ Supply piping adequately sized.
❑ Supply pressure measured (specification is 50 to 80 psig
[3.5 to 5.52 bar], dynamic).
❑ Drain Piping must be sloped properly, and sized to handle the
maximum waste flow from the sterilizer.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
Insufficient service clearance
will make repairs more
difficult and time-consuming.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Piping
sized too small may cause
water hammer, resulting in
damage to the sterilizer.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: After
installation, it is mandatory to
brace piping at the drain
funnel so it will not move
vertically.
INSTALLATION VERIFICATION
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