Tuttnauer EZ9Plus Cleaning And Maintenance Instructions
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- Page 1 EZ9Plus & EZ11Plus Instructions on: “ “Weekly Cleaning and Maintenance”...
- Page 2 Why is cleaning important? Cleaning is an important part of maintaining your sterilizer. Cleaning the autoclave chamber is a very simple, but important procedure to keep your sterilizer operating properly. If the autoclave is not cleaned regularly, dirt and debris will build up and clog the tubing and valves. This dirt can also be transmitted to the instruments during sterilization.
- Page 3 What is Chamber Brite CHAMBER BRITE™ is a cleaning and descaling agent designed specifically for the cleaning and removal of water deposits, oxides and other sediments that are found in steam sterilizers. The material is a combination of acidic salts and additional cleaning materials.
- Page 4 Items you will need to have on hand: • Chamber Brite™ • For EZ9Plus models use one packet of CHAMBER BRITE™. • For EZ11Plus models use one packet of CHAMBER BRITE™. • Soft cloth or sponge • Drain hose (to drain water reservoir) •...
- Page 5 Important things to remember: • NEVER use bleach, steel wool, a steel brush or anything abrasive to scrub or clean the Chamber. • Do NOT sterilize instruments during the chamber cleaning process. • Before using Chamber Brite, the autoclave chamber MUST be If the chamber is hot, Chamber Brite will react and give cold.
- Page 6 Step 1 When the autoclave chamber is COLD, remove instruments trays and the tray Starting with holder from the autoclave. ( a hot chamber can result in burning of the Chamber Brite and the release of a strong odor.)
- Page 7 Step 2 Open the door and spread the contents of one packet of Chamber Brite™ in a straight even line along the bottom of the chamber, from back to front. Do not leave a pile of Chamber Brite in one spot.
- Page 8 Step 3 Chamber Brite Select the Cleaning program, Close the door and start the cycle.
- Page 9 Step 4 At the end of the cycle open the door and drain the water from the reservoir.
- Page 10 Step 5 Fill the reservoir with steam distilled water or mineral free water only.
- Page 11 Step 6 Repeat the Chamber Brite cleaning cycle, without using the Chamber Brite powder. This will remove any residue from the internal plumbing.
- Page 12 Step 7 At the end of the second cycle open the door and drain the water from the reservoir...
- Page 13 Step 8 Wipe the interior of the chamber with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any residue. Clean the water sensor in the rear of the chamber with a damp cloth or sponge. Cleaning the dirt off the sides of the sensor is more important than the tip.
- Page 14 Step 9 Fill the reservoir with steam distilled water or mineral free water only. The chamber has now been cleaned with Chamber Brite...
- Page 15 The final step is to clean the tray holder and trays before returning them to the chamber. Step 10 Clean the tray holder and trays with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner and water, using a soft cloth or sponge. It’s important to rinse the tray holder and trays immediately with water to avoid staining the metal.
- Page 16 Step 11 Once dry, return the trays and tray holder to the chamber. The autoclave is now ready to for use.
- Page 17 • The maintenance operations need to be followed as indicated to keep the device in good working condition. • This maintenance schedule is the responsibility of the equipment owner and not covered under the warranty. • The preceding instructions can easily be carried out by the operating personnel and do not require a service technician.