Steris Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System

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A Word from Steris3
Advisory3
Waste Products Disposal4
Overview5
Indications for Use6
Service Information7
Certification7
Table of Contents9
Safety Precautions18
Table 1-1. Definition of Symbols23
Table 1-2. Definition of Symbols24
Installation Verification26
Technical Specifications26
Permissible Environmental Conditions26
Noise Level26
Voltage, Amperage and Power Consumption26
Seismic Anchorage System (Accessory)27
Installation Verification27
Chemical Additive Descriptions29
Washing Detergent29
Dry Chemistry29
Component Identification30
Processor - General30
Chamber Door30
Service Access Panel30
Base30
Bag-In-A-Box Compartment30
Figure 3-1. Processor with Countertop (Option)31
Figure 3-2. Processor Without Countertop (Option)31
Chamber32
ΜM Bacterial-Retentive Filter32
Cleaner Injection Pumps32
Fresh Container Detection Meter32
Figure 3-3. Chamber and Service Access Interior33
Endoscope Processing Support34
Control Handle Boots34
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (Cont'D)34
Large Mesh Basket and Accessory Basket34
Valve Irrigators34
Reliance CDS Chemical Delivery System34
Figure 3-4. Endoscope Processing Support35
Control36
Operator Mode36
Figure 3-5. Control Panel37
Supervisor Mode38
Service Mode38
Display Screen39
Audible Signal39
Printer39
Reliance Dry Chemistry39
Figure 3-6. Printer39
STERIS Chemical Indicator40
Bar Code Reader (Accessory)40
Figure 3-7. Bar Code Reader (Accessory)40
Dual Pre-Filter and Pressure Regulator Assembly (Required Accessory)41
Figure 3-8. Dual Pre-Filter and Pressure Regulator Assembly (Required Accessory)41
Endoscope Overview and Vocabulary42
Endoscope Vocabulary List42
Endoscope with Biopsy/Suction System43
Figure 3-9. Example of an Endoscope with a Simple Biopsy/Suction System43
Endoscope with Air/Water System44
Figure 3-10. Example of an Endoscope with a Biopsy/Suction and Air/Water System44
Processing Instructions46
Principles of Operation - Overview46
Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System46
Optional Automated Leak Test Assembly47
Figure 4-1. Solution Flow Schematic47
Figure 4-2. Large Mesh Basket and Accessory Basket50
Figure 4-3. Accessory Basket Insertion from Control Side51
Figure 4-4. Carefully Insert Insertion Tube in Template Slot52
Figure 4-5. Insertion Tube Sleeves for Small Diameter Insertion Tubes53
Figure 4-6. Insert Insertion Tube into Control Handle Boot Opening54
Figure 4-7. Place Control Handle in Control Handle Boot54
Figure 4-8. Split Insertion Tube Sleeve54
Figure 4-9. Feeding Distal Tip into Sleeve55
Figure 4-10. Closing Sleeve Around Insertion Tube55
Figure 4-11. Coil Light Guide Cable and Connect Flow Units56
Figure 4-12. Plug to Process Only One Endoscope57
Figure 4-13. Use Control Handle Boot Plug to Process Endoscope Without a Light Guide Cable57
General Processing Guidelines58
Loading Endoscope Processing Support58
Figure 4-14. Insertion Tube Sleeve59
Figure 4-15. Test Cord59
Preparation60
Figure 4-16. Automated Leak Test Hose Assembly (Fujifilm Shown)61
Figure 4-17. Connect Quick Connect Extremity of Leak Test Hose(S) to Flexible Connection(S)62
Figure 4-18. Connect Other Extremity of Leak Test Hose(S) to Endoscope(S)62
Pentax Leak Test Adapter for I10C Series63
Starting Cycle63
Figure 4-19. Pentax Venting Connector Adapter (OE-C29)63
Status64
Figure 4-20. Leak Test Hoses Connections Flowchart66
Audible Signal67
Self-Diagnostic68
Figure 4-21. Automated Leak Test Hose Assembly Plug (Olympus Shown)68
Installing Reliance Dry Chemistry Container70
Figure 4-22. Reliance Dry Chemistry70
Inserting STERIS Chemical Indicator Strip71
Figure 4-23. Insertion of Chemical Indicator Strip71
Pre-Processing Checklist72
Processing Cycle73
Optional Testing Prior to Starting Cycle74
Starting Cycle75
Endoscope Detection78
Low Chemical Warning79
Monitoring Cycle80
Figure 4-24. Typical Cycle Printout81
Figure 4-25. Typical Cycle Printout - Details82
Completing Cycle83
Process Verification and Unloading Procedure84
VERIFICATION 1 - Parametric Controls85
Water Sampling Test87
Post-Processing Checklist89
Pause or Abort Cycle89
Responding to a Fault92
Faults92
Maintenance Due Faults94
Shutdown95
Power Failure95
General95
Unlocking Processor Door During a Power Failure97
Dry Chemistry Container Disposal98
Figure 4-26. Door Manual Safety Latch98
Disposing of Expired Dry Chemistry99
Figure 4-27. Insertion Tube Sleeve99
Figure 4-28. Test Cord100
Cycle and Control Value Programming102
General102
Table 5-1. Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System - Cycle Description Chart103
Supervisor Mode104
Accessing Supervisor Mode104
Changing Cycle Values105
Setting Miscellaneous Values109
Performing Bar Code Test and Programming Operator and Physician ID Lists117
Routine Maintenance118
General118
Routine Maintenance119
Table 6-1. Routine Maintenance Guide119
Debris Screen120
Drip Pan120
D-SHORT Cycle121
Figure 6-1. D-SHORT Sample Printout123
Surfaces of Processor124
Draining Holes and Punching Rods124
Figure 6-2. Reliance CDS Draining Holes and Punching Rods124
Replacing Bag-In-A-Box Container125
Figure 6-3. Bag-In-A-Box Compartment127
Figure 6-4. Changing Bag-In-A-Box Container128
Changing Printer Ribbon and Paper Roll129
Figure 6-5. Printer129
Changing Pre-Filters130
Dual Pre-Filter and Pressure Regulator Assembly Cartridges (Required Accessory)130
Figure 6-6. Changing Dual Pre-Filter and Pressure Regulator Assembly Cartridges131
ΜM Bacterial-Retentive Filter Cartridge132
D-LONG Cycle134
Rotary Spray Arm Assembly136
Figure 6-8. Rotary Spray Arm Assembly136
Lubrication of Leak Test Hose Assembly O-Ring137
Replacement of Leak Test Hose Assembly O-Ring137
Figure 6-9. Endoscope Connection O-Ring137
Troubleshooting138
Troubleshooting Chart139
Fault Chart142
Maintenance Due Alarm Chart162
Recommended Spare Parts and Consumable Products164
Table 8-1. Replacement Parts165

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