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Installation Verification Operator Manual P129390-106
3.1 Installation
Checklist
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 giving the serial and model
numbers of the equipment. Replacement copies will be sent to you
promptly.
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.
❑ Backflow prevention (if required) is not provided by STERIS.
❑ Water Pressure – measured (specification is 1.4 to 3.5 bar [20 to
50 psig], 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 3.5 to 5.5 bar [50 to
80 psig], dynamic).
❑ Drain Piping must be sloped properly, and sized to handle the
maximum waste flow from the sterilizer.
Air Supply:
❑ Supply line shutoff with provisions for lockout and tagout located
near the equipment.
❑ Air pressure measured to specifications: 5.5 to 8.3 bar (80 to 120
psi), dynamic.
WARNING – EXPLOSION
HAZARD: This sterilizer is not
designed to process
flammable compounds.
INSTALLATION VERIFICATION
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