Operation SI PCF User Manual
Ref: DOC03148 Issue 1 Friday, 06 January 2017 Page 44 of 81
Baskets
The SI PCF basket is used to hold the
instruments during the wash process. It is
easily placed into and removed from the
machine, utilising a drop and lock retaining
feature. This prevents the basket from moving
during operation, and ensures maximum
irrigation pressure.
The standard basket is equipped with twenty
ports for irrigation of up to 20 hollow
instruments. These are divided equally
between each corner to prevent crossovers or
shadowing of instruments.
Basket Removal
To remove the basket, open the lid of the
machine and pull the handles up to disingage
the latch, then lift from the machine.
Basket Insertion
Lower the basket into the machine pushing
down on the handles.
Push down until the side latches engage on
both sides of the tank as shown.
Instruments
The basket ports are divided equally between
each corner to prevent crossovers or
shadowing of instruments.
When selecting Instruments for the SI PCF:
• 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.
Instrument Loading Precautions
When loading instruments into a basket
observe the following precautions:
• Do not drop items into the wash tank
as this could damage the ultrasonic
transducers.
• Do not place items directly into the
wash tank or allow them to make
contact with the tank sides
• Do not load basket with instruments
pointing at the lid
• Do not overload the basket, maximum
load of 10kg (22lbs)
• Do not allow Luer pipes to protrude
from the basket
• Do not connect more than ten
instruments to the Si Robotic Basket
as this will reduce the water pressure
and compromise effective cleaning.
• Do not connect more than six
instruments to the Xi Robotic Basket
as this will reduce the water pressure
and compromise effective cleaning.
• 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
• Always attach at least 1 Luer pipe to
each basket manifold if cannulated
instruments are not being cleaned, this
will aid water circulation
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