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PCF Pro User Manual
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Caution – Possible Equipment Damage
Caution
• Never place items or person(s) on the lid, this is particularly important while
operating the carrier lift.
• Ensure the thumb ball latches in the down position before moving the carrier
lift.
• Never place items on the machine which could obstruct the lid from closing.
• Never attempt to obstruct the lid from closing.
• All baskets must be fitted when running a cycle.
• Do not place items directly into the wash tank or allow them to make contact
with the tank sides.
• Never scratch chamber walls. This can increase cavitation erosion.
• Do not load basket with instruments pointing at the lid.
• Do not overload the basket, maximum load of 10kg (22lbs) per basket.
• Do not allow Luer pipes to protrude from the basket.
• Always use a Full DIN Tray Standard to hold instruments (M20044).
•
When choosing a detergent, select one with a low chloride content.
Detergents with a high chloride content can be harmful to stainless steel.
• Repeated fuse blows or circuit breaker trips indicate a short circuit or overload.
Have a fully trained technician locate and correct situation.
• Use nonabrasive cleaners when cleaning unit. Follow directions on container
and rub in a back-
and forth motion, in same direction as surface grain.
Abrasive cleaners damage stainless steel. Cleaner rubbed in a circular motion
or applied with a wire brush or steel wool will scratch and dull stainless steel.
• Avoid running equipment into the Control Panel or Touch Screen to prevent
damage to controls.
• When removing baskets always tilt down to ensuring any retained water drips
into the tank.
Caution – Chemical
Caution
• Chemical bottles must be connected to the correct
port. Otherwise, wash
efficiency and/or rinsing will be compromised. Ensure that the chemical type
matches the port shown on the display.
• Check chemical bottles are in date before use
Caution – Instrument Care
Caution
• Always confirm compatibility with the instrument manufacturer.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions if processing instruments with
special characteristics e.g. fibre optics or rigid optics.
• Whether pre or post processing instruments, always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Always attach tubing to a suitable size distal connector for instruments being
cleaned or to a quick connect port if the instrument has one.
• Always open box jointed instruments.
• Always ensure taps are open on cannulated instruments.
• Always dissemble instruments that are designed to be taken apart.
• Visually inspect instruments after reprocessing
• I
f any instruments became detached from the Medisafe connection tubing
during processing, they should be reprocessed after ensuring that the Luer
connection is firmly seated.