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Safety Precautions Operator Manual 920011-649
WARNING – INEFFECTIVE PROCESS HAZARD:
Always verify Reliance dry chemistry container is empty after cycle is completed. If undissolved powder
is present in container or Reliance CDS at the end of cycle, load cannot be considered high level
disinfected. See Troubleshooting section for procedure.
Before operating processor, always firmly push endoscope processing support into manifold connectors
at the back of chamber. If support is not positioned correctly, door will not close, damage may result and
processor will be unable to effectively process load.
Before starting a cycle, ensure to verify Reliance dry chemistry container's expiration date and STERIS
chemical indicator bottle's expiration date are valid. If expiration date is not valid, use a new Reliance
dry chemistry container or a new chemical indicator strip. Failure to do so may result in ineffective
processing.
Before starting a cycle, ensure rotary spray arms on endoscope processing support and within chamber
are not obstructed and rotate freely. If rotary spray arms are obstructed, equipment damage may result,
and processor will be unable to effectively process load.
Correct function of the system is only ensured after any diagnosed errors have been found, corrected
and a successful processing cycle has been completed.
Endoscopes and accessories are not adequately processed, rinsed and air purged when processing
cycle is aborted. REPROCESS LOAD.
Failure to process endoscopes and accessories within 30 minutes after manual cleaning may result in
ineffective processing.
Follow all applicable instructions provided by the endoscope manufacturer for preparing endoscope and
accessories for immersion. Failure to do so may result in damage to endoscope and/or ineffective
processing.
If chemical indicator strip exhibits incomplete color change, load cannot be considered high level
disinfected. If chemical indicator strip exhibits incomplete color change, call STERIS.
If chemical indicator was not used, load cannot be considered processed. Load must be reprocessed
using a new Reliance dry chemistry container and a chemical indicator strip.
Inspect Reliance dry chemistry container for damage prior to use. Do not use damaged containers; if
damage is observed, follow directions for disposal in Reliance dry chemistry package insert.
Only use Reliance dry chemistry in Reliance EPS Processor. Do not substitute any other product for
Reliance dry chemistry.
STERIS makes no claim of processing efficacy when these processing instructions are not followed.
Storage of Reliance dry chemistry container should be in a clean dry location. Reliance dry chemistry
container should not be exposed to extreme heat or humidity. Refer to package insert for instructions.
To avoid equipment damage and help ensure processing efficacy, always follow directions when loading
items in endoscope processing support.
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