Steris SYSTEM 1E - General Information; Technical Specifications; Overall Size SYSTEM 1 E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System; Weight

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1.3 GENERAL INFORMATION
This Maintenance Manual is applicable for SYSTEM 1E
Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System.
1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.4.1 Overall Size SYSTEM 1E Liquid
Chemical Sterilant Processing System
Processor
Width: 40" (102 cm)
Depth: 24" (61 cm)
Height:
• Lid Closed: 13" (33 cm)
• Lid Open: 32" (82 cm) plus 6" (15 cm)
service clearance
UV Chamber
Width: 32" (81.3 cm)
Depth: 6" (15.2 cm)
Height: 8" (20.32 cm)
UV Ballast
Width: 6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth: 4" (10.2 cm)
Height: 13.5" (34.3 cm)
1.4.2 Weight
Processor
Dry: 140 lb (64 kg)
Operating: 165 lb (75 kg)
Shipping: 178 lb (81 kg)
UV Chamber
Operational Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
UV Ballast
Operational Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
1.4.3 Utility Requirements Electrical
Voltage: 115V ac
(+5%/-10%)
Frequency: 60 Hz
Service Required: SYSTEM 1E Processor:
15 Amp
1
UV System:
1 Amp
1
1.4.4 Water Requirements
• Pressure: Minimum, 40 psi (276 kPa); preferred 50
to 60 psi (345 to 414 kPa).
• Flow Rate: Minimum, 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm).
• Temperature: 43 to 60°C (109 to 140°F).
• For optimum cycle time, water temperature should
be between 46 to 48°C (115 to 118°F).
• Connection: 3/4" (1.9 cm) male hose connector.
• Quality: Potable/tap water. <
140 ppm hardness as
CaCO
3,
transmittance: > 88% at 254 nm
• Drain: 1-1/4" (3.18 cm) I.D. (minimum)
non-backpressuring drain.
• Supply Line: 1/2" (1.27 cm) I.D. (minimum) 3/4"
(1.9 cm) I.D., optimum. Backflow prevention by
others.
• Water Usage: Approximately 8.7 gal (33 L) per cycle.
• Peak Consumption: Minimum, 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)
1.4.5 Pre-Filter Specifications:
• Pre-Filter A: Filter Rating - 2.5 micron Flow Rate –
14.5 gpm/psid
• Pre-Filter B: Filter Rating - 0.1 micron nominal Flow
Rate - >1.0 gpm/psid
• Water Pressure Regulator: Pressure Setting - pre-set
to 50 psig (minimum flow at 2.5 gpm or 9.5 lpm)
1.4.6 Environmental Conditions
• Temperature: 16 to 32°C (60 to 90°F).
• Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing.
• Classification: Protection against electric shock:
Class 1
1.4.7 General Installation Location
Recommendation
The processor shall be installed and operated outside
of patient environment exemplified in Figure 1-1.
1. Use hospital-grade GFCI receptacle.
Figure 1-1. Processor Placement
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