BRight-CheQ Incubator Geobacillus stearothermophilus Operation Manual BRight-CheQ BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM
BRIGHT-CHEQ INCUBATOR MANUAL Table of Contents Introducing the BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator 4 CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Configuring the incubator 12 Adjusting Incubation Time 12 Setting the Time 13 Setting the Date 14 Display Configuration 15 Sound Configuration 16 11 CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS 17 Configuring Individual Cells 18 Setting the Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI Lot Number 19 Setting the Sterilization Cycle Number 19 Setting Operator Initials 20 Setting the Sterilization Cycle Type, Sterilization
BRIGHT-CHEQ INCUBATOR MANUAL Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Introducing the BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator 4 The BRIGHT-CHEQ incubator is a valuable laboratory tool used for the rapid evaluation and automatic documentation of Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ steam biological indicators (BIs). The incubator monitors BRIGHT-CHEQ BIs during incubation and alerts the user when growth is detected (positive) or when the incubation period has ended without any growth detected (negative).
BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Unpacking and Inspection 6 1. Remove all contents from the box and carefully inspect all components for any damage caused in transit. If any damage is observed, notify your Etigam representative immediately. 2.
INSTALLATION PRInTeR seTUP ConneCTInG aC PoWeR 1. Ensure that the power switch on the side of the printer is in the OFF position. 2. Insert the small connector from the printer power pack into the matching receptacle in the back of the printer. 3. If a plug adapter for your environment was included with the kit, attach the plug adapter to the printer power pack. You may have to supply an appropriate plug adapter for your environment if one was not included with the kit. 4.
INSTALLATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Loading Paper 1. To remove the printer cover, grasp the protrusion at the rear of the cover and lift up. 8 2. If the printer is turned off, switch it on. 3. Press the SEL button until the SEL light is off. 4. Hold the paper roll such that the paper unwinds towards you from the bottom of the roll. 5. With scissors, cut the end of the paper at an angle towards the roll from right to left (see Figure 2). Figure 2.
INSTALLATION Preparing to Print 1. Ensure that the printer is plugged in, the ribbon cassette and paper are loaded, and the power switch is in the ON position. Press the SEL button until the SEL light is on. The printer is now online and ready to print. Refer to the printer manual for additional printer information and detailed procedures. BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System 2.
INSTALLATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Incubator Installation 10 Initialize Screen 1. Follow the Printer Setup procedures in this section of the manual to assemble and bring the printer online. 2. Connect the printer to the incubator using the supplied serial printer cable. 3. The incubator power pack (12V) has four plug adapters for international use. Install the appropriate plug adaptor for your environment onto the incubator power pack. 4.
GLOBAL SETTINGS BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System CONFIGURATION 11
CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Configuring the incubator 12 The BRIGHT-CHEQ incubator must be properly configured prior to use. The following options affect the overall operation of the incubator (items not marked as optional are required and must be configured prior to using the device): • Incubation Time - the length of the incubation period.
CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Setting the Time From the Main Menu, touch the SET-UP key to enter the Setup Menu. 2. From the Setup Menu, touch the TIME key to enter the Time Menu. 3. To set the hour, touch the HOUR key. Using the key pad that appears on-screen, enter the correct hour. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor position, if necessary. To save and return to the Time Menu, touch the ENTER key. To return to the Time Menu without modifying the hour, touch the Cancl key. 4.
CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Setting the Date 14 Main Menu 1. From the Main Menu, touch the SET-UP key to enter the Setup Menu. 2. From the Setup Menu, touch the DATE key to enter the Date Menu. 3. To set the day, touch the DAY key. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the correct day. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor position, if necessary. To save and return to the Date Menu, touch the ENTER key.
CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Display Configuration From the Main Menu, touch the SET-UP key to enter the Setup Menu. 2. From the Setup Menu, touch the LCD key to enter the Setup LCD Menu. 3. To increase the display contrast, touch the CONTRAST + key repeatedly until the desired setting is achieved. 4. To decrease the display contrast, touch the CONTRAST – key repeatedly until the desired setting is achieved. 5.
CONFIGURATION - GLOBAL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Sound Configuration 16 Main Menu Setup Menu Sound Menu 1. From the Main Menu, touch the SET-UP key to enter the Setup Menu. 2. From the Setup Menu, touch the SOUND key to enter the Sound Menu. 3. To turn key-touch confirmation sound on or off, touch the NAV toggle key until the desired setting appears. When NAV is on, a sound will play each time a key is touched on the screen. 4.
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CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Configuring Individual Cells 18 Each incubation cell can be independently configured by touching its corresponding key on the Main Menu. There are ten incubation cells numbered 1 through 10, and one positive control incubation cell marked by the letter C. To bring up the Cell Menu for any incubation cell, touch the corresponding key on the Main Menu.
CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS Setting the ETIGAM BRIGHT-CHEQ BI Lot Number From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the desired cell to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the Setup key to enter the Setup Cell Menu. 3. From the Setup Cell Menu, touch the LOT# key to set the Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ lot number. Enter the three digit numerical portion of the Etigam BRIGHTCHEQ lot number (the “S-” lot number prefix should not be entered).
CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Setting Operator Initials 20 Cell Menu 1. From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the desired cell to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the SETUP key to enter the Setup Cell Menu. 3. From the Setup Cell Menu, touch the INITIALS key to enter the operator’s initials/identification.
CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS Setting the Sterilization Cycle Type, Sterilization Temperature, and Sterilization Exposure Time From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the desired cell to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the SETUP key to enter the Setup Cell Menu. 3. From the Setup Cell Menu, touch the CYCLE key to enter the Cycle Setup Menu. 4. To set the cycle type, touch the TYPE toggle key until the desired setting appears.
CONFIGURATION - CELL SETTINGS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Duplicating Cell Configuration 22 Main Menu 1. From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the cell that configuration settings will be copied from to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the SETUP key to enter the Setup Cell Menu. 3. Touch the MORE key to advance to Setup Cell Menu Page 2. 4.
BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System OPERATION
OPERATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System TesTInG eTIGaM bRIGhT-CheQ bIoloGICal InDICaToRs 1. To activate a Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI, place it into the BRIGHT-CHEQ incubator crushing cavity (Figure 1) and pull it forward until the glass ampoule inside breaks, releasing the purple growth media. 2. Place one unexposed, activated BI into the positive control cell labeled C (Figure 1). A yellow BI is the desired result for the positive control.
OPERATION For viewing purposes, a Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI can be removed from the incubator If a BRIGHT-CHEQ BI is removed from an incubation cell, it must be returned within 10 seconds or the cell will be reset and the current test cannot be resumed. 4. If a Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI has turned yellow (positive) at any time during the incubation period, the status LED in front of the incubation cell will turn red and a + will appear in place of the word tESt in the corresponding key on the Main Menu.
OPERATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System 6. 26 Upon test completion, the easy-to-peel Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI unit label can be removed from the BI and affixed to the printed results. The BRIGHT-CHEQ Record Book may be used to catalogue test results (see below). Using the BRIGHT-CHEQ Record Book The BRIGHT-CHEQ Record Book can be used to catalogue Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ BI test reports. 1.
OPERATION PRInTInG Refer to the Printer Setup procedures in the Installation section of this manual for paper and ribbon cassette loading instructions. Refer to Appendix A. Troubleshooting for potential solutions to many printing problems. To print a test report manually during a test in progress or at the completion of a test, use the following procedure: 1. From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the desired cell to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the PRInT key.
OPERATION Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Viewing Cell Status 28 1. From the Main Menu, touch the key representing the cell to be viewed to enter its Cell Menu. 2. From the Cell Menu, touch the QUERY key.
BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY 29
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Cleaning 30 ! • Unplug the incubator before performing any cleaning. • Do not immerse the unit in any liquid. To clean the outside of the unit, wipe with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol. To clean the incubation cells, use a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Service and Repair Service and repair for the BRIGHT-CHEQ incubator is available from Etigam.
BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Operation Manual Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Troubleshooting 32 Problem Solution Incubator never completes warm up The incubator can take up to 90 minutes to stage. warm up. If the incubator has been on for over 90 minutes and is still warming up, it may need to be moved to a warmer location away from cold drafts. Incubator does not recognize inserted Only Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ biological BI. indicators will work in the BRIGHT-CHEQ incubator.
APPENDIX B. CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES Consumables Reorder # BC-S5 BC-S6 BC-INC Printer Supplies (Citizen CBM-910 Type II) Printer consumables can be ordered from many office supply and point-of-sale retailers. Printer Ribbon Mfg. Part Number: IR-91P Paper Specifications: Plain paper, 2 ply, or 3 ply Paper Thickness: 0.13 mm or less Roll Diameter (max): 60 or 80 mm Roll Width: 57.5 ± 0.
APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATIONS Etigam BRIGHT-CHEQ Biological Indicator Monitoring System Specifications 34 BRIGHT-CHEQ Incubator Overall Dimensions Well Dimensions Thermometer Cell Dimensions Electrical Ratings Operating Range Width Height Depth Weight Number Diameter Depth Number Diameter Depth Volts Watts Amps Temperature 8.5 in (21.5 cm) 2.4 in (6.1 cm) 6.9 in (17.5 cm) 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) 11 0.433 in (1.1 cm) 1.6 in (4.0 cm) 1 0.276 (0.7 cm) 1.6 in (4.
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